Alan Lastufka
@alandistro.bsky.social
Editor of OBSOLESCENCE. Award-winning author of FACE THE NIGHT. Founder of small press Shortwave Publishing. HWA Active Member. SFWA Full Member.
Just bought the deluxe chamber version of Florence + The Machine's new album, and now I'm going to let her sing/scream me to sleep.
Looking at some of these song titles, I fully expect to wake up with at least half a dozen new hexes on me.
Looking at some of these song titles, I fully expect to wake up with at least half a dozen new hexes on me.
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Just bought the deluxe chamber version of Florence + The Machine's new album, and now I'm going to let her sing/scream me to sleep.
Looking at some of these song titles, I fully expect to wake up with at least half a dozen new hexes on me.
Looking at some of these song titles, I fully expect to wake up with at least half a dozen new hexes on me.
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Wrote a thing about agents. If you’re a new writer or are actively querying, hope this helps keep you safe!
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Too Many Sharks: A Warning About "Agents"
No, seriously
gabinoiglesias.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Wrote a thing about agents. If you’re a new writer or are actively querying, hope this helps keep you safe!
gabinoiglesias.substack.com/p/too-many-s...
gabinoiglesias.substack.com/p/too-many-s...
You know those first print runs for next year are getting serious when the printer offers you a Line of Credit directly with them. 😅
November 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
You know those first print runs for next year are getting serious when the printer offers you a Line of Credit directly with them. 😅
I was recently asked to write two guest blog posts that I'm very excited about.
Last night, I sat down with the goal of just outlining the first article. Baby steps. Instead, I ended up writing 1,300 words of the article! The first solid chunk of writing I've gotten done in forever. It felt great.
Last night, I sat down with the goal of just outlining the first article. Baby steps. Instead, I ended up writing 1,300 words of the article! The first solid chunk of writing I've gotten done in forever. It felt great.
November 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I was recently asked to write two guest blog posts that I'm very excited about.
Last night, I sat down with the goal of just outlining the first article. Baby steps. Instead, I ended up writing 1,300 words of the article! The first solid chunk of writing I've gotten done in forever. It felt great.
Last night, I sat down with the goal of just outlining the first article. Baby steps. Instead, I ended up writing 1,300 words of the article! The first solid chunk of writing I've gotten done in forever. It felt great.
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This is one of the best episodes I have listened to. Alan is a genuine delight, and Shortwave is such a treasure to the horror community. I am thrilled for its success.
Give it a listen.
Give it a listen.
This interview with Alan from @shortwavebooks.bsky.social is a must-listen. Hear about the origins, ups and downs, and future of Shortwave. it’s a good look at the nuts and bolts of indie publishing too!
www.thearcparty.com/p/alan-lastu...
www.thearcparty.com/p/alan-lastu...
Alan Lastufka - SHORTWAVE PUBLISHING
The driving force behind one of horror's rising indie publishers
www.thearcparty.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:28 AM
This is one of the best episodes I have listened to. Alan is a genuine delight, and Shortwave is such a treasure to the horror community. I am thrilled for its success.
Give it a listen.
Give it a listen.
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One of the best parts of my job is getting to make art for cool, talented writers I adore!
Thanks to @fuckmaxbooth.bsky.social @ttmaddenwrites.bsky.social @brittnibrinn.bsky.social @lormaggot.ca @elijahbwilder.bsky.social & more for trusting me to do your covers!
May there be tons more in 2026. 🖤📚
Thanks to @fuckmaxbooth.bsky.social @ttmaddenwrites.bsky.social @brittnibrinn.bsky.social @lormaggot.ca @elijahbwilder.bsky.social & more for trusting me to do your covers!
May there be tons more in 2026. 🖤📚
October 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
One of the best parts of my job is getting to make art for cool, talented writers I adore!
Thanks to @fuckmaxbooth.bsky.social @ttmaddenwrites.bsky.social @brittnibrinn.bsky.social @lormaggot.ca @elijahbwilder.bsky.social & more for trusting me to do your covers!
May there be tons more in 2026. 🖤📚
Thanks to @fuckmaxbooth.bsky.social @ttmaddenwrites.bsky.social @brittnibrinn.bsky.social @lormaggot.ca @elijahbwilder.bsky.social & more for trusting me to do your covers!
May there be tons more in 2026. 🖤📚
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Hey, folks. Two things:
1. I still have plenty of stock in my online shop. Shares and/or orders are appreciated! www.toddkeisling.com/merch
2. I'm open to design work. If you need formatting/layout, please get in touch! www.toddkeisling.com/contact
Cheers!
1. I still have plenty of stock in my online shop. Shares and/or orders are appreciated! www.toddkeisling.com/merch
2. I'm open to design work. If you need formatting/layout, please get in touch! www.toddkeisling.com/contact
Cheers!
Merch — Todd Keisling | The Official Website
www.toddkeisling.com
October 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Hey, folks. Two things:
1. I still have plenty of stock in my online shop. Shares and/or orders are appreciated! www.toddkeisling.com/merch
2. I'm open to design work. If you need formatting/layout, please get in touch! www.toddkeisling.com/contact
Cheers!
1. I still have plenty of stock in my online shop. Shares and/or orders are appreciated! www.toddkeisling.com/merch
2. I'm open to design work. If you need formatting/layout, please get in touch! www.toddkeisling.com/contact
Cheers!
I'm sitting on so many cover reveals right now. The next few months are going to be fun.
October 13, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I'm sitting on so many cover reveals right now. The next few months are going to be fun.
They're done. They're finally done! He says before collapsing and weeping into his long-arm stapler.
October 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
They're done. They're finally done! He says before collapsing and weeping into his long-arm stapler.
About to record an episode of The ARC Party podcast. I think they've had seven Shortwave authors on this point, so I've heard quite a few episodes.
It should be fun chatting about the behind the scenes/business side of getting all these great books out into the world!
It should be fun chatting about the behind the scenes/business side of getting all these great books out into the world!
October 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
About to record an episode of The ARC Party podcast. I think they've had seven Shortwave authors on this point, so I've heard quite a few episodes.
It should be fun chatting about the behind the scenes/business side of getting all these great books out into the world!
It should be fun chatting about the behind the scenes/business side of getting all these great books out into the world!
THE CARS greatest hits... and I'm singing along to every word.
If not that, then any of DEVO's early 80s albums... and again, I'm singing along to every word.
If not that, then any of DEVO's early 80s albums... and again, I'm singing along to every word.
September 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM
THE CARS greatest hits... and I'm singing along to every word.
If not that, then any of DEVO's early 80s albums... and again, I'm singing along to every word.
If not that, then any of DEVO's early 80s albums... and again, I'm singing along to every word.
Just read and formatted the next two "Your Favorite Author's Favorite Author" monthly installments. @patrickbarb.bsky.social is doing such a great job with this interview series and I'm honored to get to publish it via Shortwave Magazine.
September 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Just read and formatted the next two "Your Favorite Author's Favorite Author" monthly installments. @patrickbarb.bsky.social is doing such a great job with this interview series and I'm honored to get to publish it via Shortwave Magazine.
Big news today!
HUGE NEWS: We have signed a worldwide distribution deal with Simon & Schuster!
Taking this next step with Simon & Schuster, and their sales team, will allow us to further our support and publishing efforts within the horror community.
More here: shortwavepublishing.com/news/shortwa...
Taking this next step with Simon & Schuster, and their sales team, will allow us to further our support and publishing efforts within the horror community.
More here: shortwavepublishing.com/news/shortwa...
September 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Big news today!
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Shortwave Hardcover Sale - 20% off for one week only!
Use code HC20 during checkout!
Shop all Hardcovers here:
shop.shortwavepublishing.com/collections/...
cc @lyndseycroal.bsky.social @gemmafiles.bsky.social @toddkeisling.com @alandistro.bsky.social
Use code HC20 during checkout!
Shop all Hardcovers here:
shop.shortwavepublishing.com/collections/...
cc @lyndseycroal.bsky.social @gemmafiles.bsky.social @toddkeisling.com @alandistro.bsky.social
September 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Shortwave Hardcover Sale - 20% off for one week only!
Use code HC20 during checkout!
Shop all Hardcovers here:
shop.shortwavepublishing.com/collections/...
cc @lyndseycroal.bsky.social @gemmafiles.bsky.social @toddkeisling.com @alandistro.bsky.social
Use code HC20 during checkout!
Shop all Hardcovers here:
shop.shortwavepublishing.com/collections/...
cc @lyndseycroal.bsky.social @gemmafiles.bsky.social @toddkeisling.com @alandistro.bsky.social
The days I can spend designing book covers and interiors, with Bowie cranked up, are better than the days I can't.
September 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The days I can spend designing book covers and interiors, with Bowie cranked up, are better than the days I can't.
A rare morning getting to work on my own writing. Short story edits are due soon, so I'm buried in those until lunch.
September 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
A rare morning getting to work on my own writing. Short story edits are due soon, so I'm buried in those until lunch.
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I see there’s a lot of cover art talk going on today.
Have you seen the amazing cover @louceph.com did for The Writhing, Verdant End????
No AI there!!!
And great lettering by @alandistro.bsky.social!!!
Have you seen the amazing cover @louceph.com did for The Writhing, Verdant End????
No AI there!!!
And great lettering by @alandistro.bsky.social!!!
August 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I see there’s a lot of cover art talk going on today.
Have you seen the amazing cover @louceph.com did for The Writhing, Verdant End????
No AI there!!!
And great lettering by @alandistro.bsky.social!!!
Have you seen the amazing cover @louceph.com did for The Writhing, Verdant End????
No AI there!!!
And great lettering by @alandistro.bsky.social!!!
Reposted by Alan Lastufka
Cover reveal! We worked with the incredibly talented @louceph.com for this illustration and @alandistro.bsky.social for the typography.
THE WRITHING, VERDANT END features weird eco-horror stories by @coreyfarrenkopf.bsky.social, @tiffmorris.bsky.social, and @ericraglin1992.bsky.social.
(1/4)
THE WRITHING, VERDANT END features weird eco-horror stories by @coreyfarrenkopf.bsky.social, @tiffmorris.bsky.social, and @ericraglin1992.bsky.social.
(1/4)
August 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Cover reveal! We worked with the incredibly talented @louceph.com for this illustration and @alandistro.bsky.social for the typography.
THE WRITHING, VERDANT END features weird eco-horror stories by @coreyfarrenkopf.bsky.social, @tiffmorris.bsky.social, and @ericraglin1992.bsky.social.
(1/4)
THE WRITHING, VERDANT END features weird eco-horror stories by @coreyfarrenkopf.bsky.social, @tiffmorris.bsky.social, and @ericraglin1992.bsky.social.
(1/4)
Just signed Shortwave's first (but not last) sublicensing deal. And it's with a Big 5 publisher! 👀 A good day for our author, and for us.
Sometimes Shortwave's the right home for a project, and sometimes a specific edition needs a much (much) bigger home.
More news when we can share.
Sometimes Shortwave's the right home for a project, and sometimes a specific edition needs a much (much) bigger home.
More news when we can share.
August 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Just signed Shortwave's first (but not last) sublicensing deal. And it's with a Big 5 publisher! 👀 A good day for our author, and for us.
Sometimes Shortwave's the right home for a project, and sometimes a specific edition needs a much (much) bigger home.
More news when we can share.
Sometimes Shortwave's the right home for a project, and sometimes a specific edition needs a much (much) bigger home.
More news when we can share.
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Received some cool gallies in the mail this morning! 👀
Super advanced copies of @pfracassi.bsky.social's TRAPS AND SPECTERS.
This is not the final cover, just a temp design @alandistro.bsky.social put together while working on the official cover.
Super advanced copies of @pfracassi.bsky.social's TRAPS AND SPECTERS.
This is not the final cover, just a temp design @alandistro.bsky.social put together while working on the official cover.
August 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Received some cool gallies in the mail this morning! 👀
Super advanced copies of @pfracassi.bsky.social's TRAPS AND SPECTERS.
This is not the final cover, just a temp design @alandistro.bsky.social put together while working on the official cover.
Super advanced copies of @pfracassi.bsky.social's TRAPS AND SPECTERS.
This is not the final cover, just a temp design @alandistro.bsky.social put together while working on the official cover.
Look at this cool book I get to work on!
New Deal Announcement: WHEN by @jamieflanagan.com
WHEN is a novel-length collection of curiosities including short stories, screenplays, essays, and poems.
Included among the screenplays is an unproduced pilot, and the CREEPSHOW episode "Twenty Minutes with Cassandra".
WHEN? Fall 2026.
WHEN is a novel-length collection of curiosities including short stories, screenplays, essays, and poems.
Included among the screenplays is an unproduced pilot, and the CREEPSHOW episode "Twenty Minutes with Cassandra".
WHEN? Fall 2026.
July 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Look at this cool book I get to work on!
Spending my evening updating PHP versions on my server and building 2026 Shortwave catalog pages.
Also, I just added these cool new buttons that let readers browse our catalog by book format, because with over 50 titles 👀, it was getting a bit overwhelming to page through them all.
Also, I just added these cool new buttons that let readers browse our catalog by book format, because with over 50 titles 👀, it was getting a bit overwhelming to page through them all.
July 30, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Spending my evening updating PHP versions on my server and building 2026 Shortwave catalog pages.
Also, I just added these cool new buttons that let readers browse our catalog by book format, because with over 50 titles 👀, it was getting a bit overwhelming to page through them all.
Also, I just added these cool new buttons that let readers browse our catalog by book format, because with over 50 titles 👀, it was getting a bit overwhelming to page through them all.
Scariest escape room yet!
an escape room where the only way to get out is to write the novel you tell everyone is almost done
July 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Scariest escape room yet!
My downloads folder has over 4,000 files, clocking in at 147GBs. Today is the day I begin organizing and clearing it out. Moving the files I need to their proper folders, and finally deleting the duplicates/ones I don't need. This has been a long time coming...
July 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
My downloads folder has over 4,000 files, clocking in at 147GBs. Today is the day I begin organizing and clearing it out. Moving the files I need to their proper folders, and finally deleting the duplicates/ones I don't need. This has been a long time coming...
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Just "wrapped" the final hardcover and dust jacket wrap design for @gemmafiles.bsky.social's LITTLE HORN collection coming this October.
14 dark short stories and novelettes on October 14th.
Cover design/layout/typography by @alandistro.bsky.social
shortwavepublishing.com/catalog/litt...
14 dark short stories and novelettes on October 14th.
Cover design/layout/typography by @alandistro.bsky.social
shortwavepublishing.com/catalog/litt...
July 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Just "wrapped" the final hardcover and dust jacket wrap design for @gemmafiles.bsky.social's LITTLE HORN collection coming this October.
14 dark short stories and novelettes on October 14th.
Cover design/layout/typography by @alandistro.bsky.social
shortwavepublishing.com/catalog/litt...
14 dark short stories and novelettes on October 14th.
Cover design/layout/typography by @alandistro.bsky.social
shortwavepublishing.com/catalog/litt...