Rob Costello
@cloudbusterrob.bsky.social
(He/him) Stoker, Lambda, & Locus Award nominated author, anthologist, and teacher. 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
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AN UGLY WORLD FOR BEAUTIFUL BOYS (Lethe Press)
WE MOSTLY COME OUT AT NIGHT (Running Press Teens)
THE DANCING BEARS (Lethe Press)
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AN UGLY WORLD FOR BEAUTIFUL BOYS (Lethe Press)
WE MOSTLY COME OUT AT NIGHT (Running Press Teens)
THE DANCING BEARS (Lethe Press)
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Rob Costello
@cloudbusterrob.bsky.social
· Apr 22
Happy book birthday to my debut YA novel, AN UGLY WORLD FOR BEAUTIFUL BOYS!!!
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Available now from @lethepress.bsky.social wherever books are sold.
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Check out the new trailer...
Available now from @lethepress.bsky.social wherever books are sold.
Find out more: www.cloudbusterpress.com/an-ugly-worl...
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at one point, i watched a cook county sheriff’s officer (who appears to be in charge) point out a priest in the crowd.
he and a couple officers then went into the crowd , dragged him into the street, and arrested him.
situation is still tense as crowd jostles with police to get into the street.
he and a couple officers then went into the crowd , dragged him into the street, and arrested him.
situation is still tense as crowd jostles with police to get into the street.
November 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
at one point, i watched a cook county sheriff’s officer (who appears to be in charge) point out a priest in the crowd.
he and a couple officers then went into the crowd , dragged him into the street, and arrested him.
situation is still tense as crowd jostles with police to get into the street.
he and a couple officers then went into the crowd , dragged him into the street, and arrested him.
situation is still tense as crowd jostles with police to get into the street.
Definitely worth a read…
This piece is as good as people say it is. Read it to appreciate that writing isn't just about content, but style. AI can't do this.
Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
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November 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Definitely worth a read…
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“The current state of American capitalism isn’t sustainable. It doesn’t deserve to be sustained. And the best way to avoid an American version of “eat the rich” is to fix the current “let them eat cake” distortion of capitalism into which we’ve fallen.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/let-them-e...
www.thebulwark.com/p/let-them-e...
Let Them Eat AI-Generated Cake
Elon Musk and the coming twilight of the elites.
www.thebulwark.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:47 PM
“The current state of American capitalism isn’t sustainable. It doesn’t deserve to be sustained. And the best way to avoid an American version of “eat the rich” is to fix the current “let them eat cake” distortion of capitalism into which we’ve fallen.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/let-them-e...
www.thebulwark.com/p/let-them-e...
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Lee Zeldin kind of snuck up on people because nobody was really happy with Hochul but they'll be lining up around the block to vote against Elise Stefanik.
November 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Lee Zeldin kind of snuck up on people because nobody was really happy with Hochul but they'll be lining up around the block to vote against Elise Stefanik.
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🤡 Elise Stefanik sets her sights on her NEXT HUMILIATION
Elise Stefanik announced on Friday that she is running to be governor of NY in 2026, attempting to reignite her political career after FAILING to become ambassador to the United Nations.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Elise Stefanik announced on Friday that she is running to be governor of NY in 2026, attempting to reignite her political career after FAILING to become ambassador to the United Nations.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Elise Stefanik sets her sights on her next humiliation
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik announced on Friday that she is running to be governor of New York in 2026, attempting to reignite her political career after failing to become ambassador to the ...
www.dailykos.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
🤡 Elise Stefanik sets her sights on her NEXT HUMILIATION
Elise Stefanik announced on Friday that she is running to be governor of NY in 2026, attempting to reignite her political career after FAILING to become ambassador to the United Nations.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Elise Stefanik announced on Friday that she is running to be governor of NY in 2026, attempting to reignite her political career after FAILING to become ambassador to the United Nations.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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My friend @cloudbusterrob.bsky.social shared this clip during a writing workshop on deep background and I can't stop thinking about it and how much it has deepened how I read and comment on student work. youtu.be/-woNlmVcdjc?...
Children of Men: Don't Ignore The Background
YouTube video by Nerdwriter1
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November 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
My friend @cloudbusterrob.bsky.social shared this clip during a writing workshop on deep background and I can't stop thinking about it and how much it has deepened how I read and comment on student work. youtu.be/-woNlmVcdjc?...
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Another big endorsement for Andrew Cuomo. And it only cost $959 million in tax breaks.
November 3, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Another big endorsement for Andrew Cuomo. And it only cost $959 million in tax breaks.
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So exciting! The anthology WE MOSTLY COME OUT AT NIGHT, edited by JDLA client @cloudbusterrob.bsky.social Rob Costello is in People Magazine as one of 10 inspiring LGBTQ+ YA fantasies for teens. Congrats! @peoplemag.bsky.social @runningpressbooks.bsky.social
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10 LGBTQ+ YA Fantasy Novels to Inspire Teens to Live Their Truth (Exclusive)
Deadly Ever After’ author Brittany Johnson rounds up two handfuls of LGBTQ+ young adult fantasy novels to "empower the young reader by giving them a means of escape while simultaneously offering survi...
people.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
So exciting! The anthology WE MOSTLY COME OUT AT NIGHT, edited by JDLA client @cloudbusterrob.bsky.social Rob Costello is in People Magazine as one of 10 inspiring LGBTQ+ YA fantasies for teens. Congrats! @peoplemag.bsky.social @runningpressbooks.bsky.social
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sure, you might not be able to eat or go to the doctor, but check out how nice Trump's new marble shitter is
October 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
sure, you might not be able to eat or go to the doctor, but check out how nice Trump's new marble shitter is
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BREAKING: Letitia James has announced a Government portal for Videos and images of ICE Agents who may have committed crimes.
Please Use it and SHARE!
ag.ny.gov/federal-acti...
Please Use it and SHARE!
ag.ny.gov/federal-acti...
Federal Action Reporting Form
Federal Action Reporting Form Please use this form to share information regarding federal government action in New York state. Filing a complaint does not start
ag.ny.gov
October 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
BREAKING: Letitia James has announced a Government portal for Videos and images of ICE Agents who may have committed crimes.
Please Use it and SHARE!
ag.ny.gov/federal-acti...
Please Use it and SHARE!
ag.ny.gov/federal-acti...
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The day after the Chinatown raid, New York AG Tish James launches an online portal for the public to submit photos and videos of ICE activity.
"We are committed to reviewing these reports and assessing any violations of law," she writes.
Portal ag.ny.gov/federal-acti...
"We are committed to reviewing these reports and assessing any violations of law," she writes.
Portal ag.ny.gov/federal-acti...
October 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The day after the Chinatown raid, New York AG Tish James launches an online portal for the public to submit photos and videos of ICE activity.
"We are committed to reviewing these reports and assessing any violations of law," she writes.
Portal ag.ny.gov/federal-acti...
"We are committed to reviewing these reports and assessing any violations of law," she writes.
Portal ag.ny.gov/federal-acti...
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Rob Costello! Do you like your fables more queer than they already are? Then you should check out his works!
@cloudbusterrob.bsky.social
Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Fest was the best! #hplma @campnecon.bsky.social
@newenglandhorror.bsky.social
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Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Fest was the best! #hplma @campnecon.bsky.social
@newenglandhorror.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Rob Costello! Do you like your fables more queer than they already are? Then you should check out his works!
@cloudbusterrob.bsky.social
Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Fest was the best! #hplma @campnecon.bsky.social
@newenglandhorror.bsky.social
@cloudbusterrob.bsky.social
Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Fest was the best! #hplma @campnecon.bsky.social
@newenglandhorror.bsky.social
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This is who is paying for the destruction of the White House East Wing, per @wsj.com
Altria Group Inc.
Amazon
Apple Inc.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.
Caterpillar Inc.
Coinbase Global
Comcast Corp.
Hard Rock International
Google
HP Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Meta Platforms Inc.
1/3
Altria Group Inc.
Amazon
Apple Inc.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.
Caterpillar Inc.
Coinbase Global
Comcast Corp.
Hard Rock International
HP Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Meta Platforms Inc.
1/3
October 21, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Saw a lot of good friends!
@johnlangan.bsky.social @alyssaalessi.bsky.social @paultremblay.bsky.social @wnwagner.bsky.social @cloudbusterrob.bsky.social
@johnlangan.bsky.social @alyssaalessi.bsky.social @paultremblay.bsky.social @wnwagner.bsky.social @cloudbusterrob.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Snagged a few books I’ve been pumped about!!!
@cloudbusterrob.bsky.social
@raforall.bsky.social @katsilvaauthor.bsky.social @jfdubeau.bsky.social
@cloudbusterrob.bsky.social
@raforall.bsky.social @katsilvaauthor.bsky.social @jfdubeau.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Snagged a few books I’ve been pumped about!!!
@cloudbusterrob.bsky.social
@raforall.bsky.social @katsilvaauthor.bsky.social @jfdubeau.bsky.social
@cloudbusterrob.bsky.social
@raforall.bsky.social @katsilvaauthor.bsky.social @jfdubeau.bsky.social
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I'm getting so excited -- this Saturday I'll be at the Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival, where I'll get to hang out with a ton of other fabulous horror writers!
I can't wait to hug @coreyfarrenkopf.bsky.social while I'm there. :)
www.mvhbf.com
I can't wait to hug @coreyfarrenkopf.bsky.social while I'm there. :)
www.mvhbf.com
October 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I'm getting so excited -- this Saturday I'll be at the Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival, where I'll get to hang out with a ton of other fabulous horror writers!
I can't wait to hug @coreyfarrenkopf.bsky.social while I'm there. :)
www.mvhbf.com
I can't wait to hug @coreyfarrenkopf.bsky.social while I'm there. :)
www.mvhbf.com
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Salvation Army seen feeding ICE today. For anyone who doesn't already know about their bigotry, here is more, No need to give them your money this Christmas, or ever.
It’s dinner time for the police. Appears to be pizza from a Salvation Army van.
Broadview’s “free speech” curfew starts soon, at 6pm.
Broadview’s “free speech” curfew starts soon, at 6pm.
October 11, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Salvation Army seen feeding ICE today. For anyone who doesn't already know about their bigotry, here is more, No need to give them your money this Christmas, or ever.
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Some weirdo on Twitter has been absolutely melting down for like 36 straight hours because I posted:
When this is over, do not forget what ICE did, and what ICE is. And do not make room for them in society. Make sure they know that they are, and will continue to be, reviled and beneath contempt.
When this is over, do not forget what ICE did, and what ICE is. And do not make room for them in society. Make sure they know that they are, and will continue to be, reviled and beneath contempt.
October 11, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Some weirdo on Twitter has been absolutely melting down for like 36 straight hours because I posted:
When this is over, do not forget what ICE did, and what ICE is. And do not make room for them in society. Make sure they know that they are, and will continue to be, reviled and beneath contempt.
When this is over, do not forget what ICE did, and what ICE is. And do not make room for them in society. Make sure they know that they are, and will continue to be, reviled and beneath contempt.
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Diane Keaton made The Godfather, one of the greatest films ever made, work. And she did so much more over more than five decades. @sonnybunch.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/diane-keat...
Diane Keaton, 1946–2025
The leading lady of the 1970s.
www.thebulwark.com
October 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Diane Keaton made The Godfather, one of the greatest films ever made, work. And she did so much more over more than five decades. @sonnybunch.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/diane-keat...
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HWA folks! Have you recommended others' work to the Recommended Reading list for the Bram Stoker Awards? Horror writers, have you submitted your own work to the juries? Here's how! You can even click through to the full rules if you're intrepid! www.thebramstokerawards.com/submissions/
Submissions – The Bram Stoker Awards
www.thebramstokerawards.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:14 AM
HWA folks! Have you recommended others' work to the Recommended Reading list for the Bram Stoker Awards? Horror writers, have you submitted your own work to the juries? Here's how! You can even click through to the full rules if you're intrepid! www.thebramstokerawards.com/submissions/
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This was never about deporting criminals. It’s about Stephen Miller’s campaign of ethnic cleansing.
October 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
This was never about deporting criminals. It’s about Stephen Miller’s campaign of ethnic cleansing.
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Pritzker goes there on Trump: “This is a man who’s suffering dementia…It’s just something in the recesses of his brain that is effectuating to have him call out these cities.” Via Chicago Tribune
Gov. JB Pritzker says President Trump deploying troops to Chicago due to ‘dementia’ and obsessive fixations
Democratic governor’s comments came as he continues to oppose President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago area for deportation efforts.
www.chicagotribune.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Pritzker goes there on Trump: “This is a man who’s suffering dementia…It’s just something in the recesses of his brain that is effectuating to have him call out these cities.” Via Chicago Tribune
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This review for Goodnight Moon is a fucking masterpiece.
October 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This review for Goodnight Moon is a fucking masterpiece.
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If you’re a Wells Fargo customer, maybe you shouldn’t be.
southsideweekly.com/federal-agen...
The building is in a 27 million dollar foreclosure filed by Wells Fargo. The next day, Wells Fargo filed an emergency motion for receivership. The fascist regime kindly emptied the building for donor Wells Fargo.
The building is in a 27 million dollar foreclosure filed by Wells Fargo. The next day, Wells Fargo filed an emergency motion for receivership. The fascist regime kindly emptied the building for donor Wells Fargo.
Federal Agents Storm South Shore Building, Detaining Families and Children
Families were woken by flashbangs and helicopters as hundreds of federal agents raided their homes. Days later, neighbors are still searching for the missing.
southsideweekly.com
October 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
If you’re a Wells Fargo customer, maybe you shouldn’t be.
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What’s a true shithole country? One that zip-ties children’s hands and puts them in cages. One that sends people to a mega prison in El Salvador without due process. One where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents wear face masks to conceal their identities. And so on...
October 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
What’s a true shithole country? One that zip-ties children’s hands and puts them in cages. One that sends people to a mega prison in El Salvador without due process. One where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents wear face masks to conceal their identities. And so on...