Chris W. McGuinness
@cwmcguinness.bsky.social
Horror writer. Bookworm. Craft beer aficionado. https://chriswmcguinness.wordpress.com
I listened to an audiobook version of this, and it was really good. It’s a great story that combines horror fantasy elements of detective fiction in a really cool way.
Definitely grab this book if you can.
Definitely grab this book if you can.
Save 20% on NO GODS FOR DROWNING by @haileypiperfights.bsky.social when you shop our site during the FLASH SALE that lasts through Sunday.
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No Gods for Drowning by Hailey Piper (Paperback With Signed Bookplate) — Bad Hand Books
Set in an alternate reality which updates mythology to near-modern day, No Gods For Drowning is part dark fantasy, part noir detective story, and unlike anything you've read before, fr...
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February 7, 2026 at 11:55 PM
I listened to an audiobook version of this, and it was really good. It’s a great story that combines horror fantasy elements of detective fiction in a really cool way.
Definitely grab this book if you can.
Definitely grab this book if you can.
Legit got to look up from sipping my beer after someone in the bar asked a question tonight and say “I’m a union man” … it was awesome as hell.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Legit got to look up from sipping my beer after someone in the bar asked a question tonight and say “I’m a union man” … it was awesome as hell.
“Sinéad O'Connor’s ‘Troy’ is actually a heavy metal song.”
“Elaborate on that.”
“No.”
“Elaborate on that.”
“No.”
February 6, 2026 at 3:27 AM
“Sinéad O'Connor’s ‘Troy’ is actually a heavy metal song.”
“Elaborate on that.”
“No.”
“Elaborate on that.”
“No.”
The more I watch Fallout season two, the more I realize casting Kyle MacLachlan as a villain was such a great choice.
I love how affably evil he is. Cheerfully psychopathic. It’s chilling. That guy just kills every role he’s in.
I love how affably evil he is. Cheerfully psychopathic. It’s chilling. That guy just kills every role he’s in.
February 5, 2026 at 3:37 AM
The more I watch Fallout season two, the more I realize casting Kyle MacLachlan as a villain was such a great choice.
I love how affably evil he is. Cheerfully psychopathic. It’s chilling. That guy just kills every role he’s in.
I love how affably evil he is. Cheerfully psychopathic. It’s chilling. That guy just kills every role he’s in.
Look what I snagged at a free book giveaway at work!Gonna send this to my nephews, who are the perfect age for Goosebumps.
Just doing my part to make future horror fans.
Just doing my part to make future horror fans.
February 4, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Look what I snagged at a free book giveaway at work!Gonna send this to my nephews, who are the perfect age for Goosebumps.
Just doing my part to make future horror fans.
Just doing my part to make future horror fans.
My story “The Rot Eater” is now available in the latest issue of Crimson Quill Quarterly.
The story is a mash up of dark fantasy, fungal horror, and coming of age.
Link to snag a copy is in the comments.
The story is a mash up of dark fantasy, fungal horror, and coming of age.
Link to snag a copy is in the comments.
February 3, 2026 at 2:34 PM
My story “The Rot Eater” is now available in the latest issue of Crimson Quill Quarterly.
The story is a mash up of dark fantasy, fungal horror, and coming of age.
Link to snag a copy is in the comments.
The story is a mash up of dark fantasy, fungal horror, and coming of age.
Link to snag a copy is in the comments.
Got a nice bundle of books with my stories in them in the mail today.
It still blows my mind to see stuff I write in print.
It still blows my mind to see stuff I write in print.
February 2, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Got a nice bundle of books with my stories in them in the mail today.
It still blows my mind to see stuff I write in print.
It still blows my mind to see stuff I write in print.
The local writer’s group I’m in asked me to do a presentation at their next meeting.
Thinking about doing something on the things I learned as a journalist that helped me as a fiction writer. Does that sound interesting enough?
Thinking about doing something on the things I learned as a journalist that helped me as a fiction writer. Does that sound interesting enough?
February 1, 2026 at 8:03 PM
The local writer’s group I’m in asked me to do a presentation at their next meeting.
Thinking about doing something on the things I learned as a journalist that helped me as a fiction writer. Does that sound interesting enough?
Thinking about doing something on the things I learned as a journalist that helped me as a fiction writer. Does that sound interesting enough?
Just got my first hike at a national park under my belt.
Pinnacles National Park is one of the most stunning places I’ve ever been. I was truly humbled and in awe that a place could be that beautiful.
Can’t wait to go back and try more trails.
Pinnacles National Park is one of the most stunning places I’ve ever been. I was truly humbled and in awe that a place could be that beautiful.
Can’t wait to go back and try more trails.
February 1, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Just got my first hike at a national park under my belt.
Pinnacles National Park is one of the most stunning places I’ve ever been. I was truly humbled and in awe that a place could be that beautiful.
Can’t wait to go back and try more trails.
Pinnacles National Park is one of the most stunning places I’ve ever been. I was truly humbled and in awe that a place could be that beautiful.
Can’t wait to go back and try more trails.
Congratulations to all these amazing writers!
We are elated to announce the BRAVE NEW WEIRD Award Winners, Class of 2025!
This year's Table of Contents truly has something for everyone...as long as you like it Weird.
BRAVE NEW WEIRD: The Best New Weird Horror + More Vol. Four is out in July.
Congratulations, Weirdos🖤☠️
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This year's Table of Contents truly has something for everyone...as long as you like it Weird.
BRAVE NEW WEIRD: The Best New Weird Horror + More Vol. Four is out in July.
Congratulations, Weirdos🖤☠️
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BRAVE NEW WEIRD: The Best New Weird Horror + More, Vol. 4, Table of Contents! — tenebrous press
The Weird Fiction scene is as healthy now as it's ever been, and I think this collection—our fourth!—might have the broadest appeal yet. Much as Tenebrous continues to evolve, so has our selections pr...
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January 30, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Congratulations to all these amazing writers!
Am I the only one who can’t make/eat a sloppy Joe without quoting Billy Madison?
January 29, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Am I the only one who can’t make/eat a sloppy Joe without quoting Billy Madison?
Helped my folks clean out my late grandparent’s house last weekend and was able to take home my grandfather’s typewriter.
He never owned a computer or cell phone, and typed most of his correspondence on this right up until he passed away in 2018.
This this still works like it’s brand new.
He never owned a computer or cell phone, and typed most of his correspondence on this right up until he passed away in 2018.
This this still works like it’s brand new.
January 28, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Helped my folks clean out my late grandparent’s house last weekend and was able to take home my grandfather’s typewriter.
He never owned a computer or cell phone, and typed most of his correspondence on this right up until he passed away in 2018.
This this still works like it’s brand new.
He never owned a computer or cell phone, and typed most of his correspondence on this right up until he passed away in 2018.
This this still works like it’s brand new.
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Back with another SSBA Finalist Spotlight!
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Today, it's Carson Winter @carsonwinter.bsky.social author of A Spectre is Haunting Greentree!
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Today, it's Carson Winter @carsonwinter.bsky.social author of A Spectre is Haunting Greentree!
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Carson Winter - A Spectre is Haunting Greentree - SSBA Horror Finalist
Hello again! Slight schedule change on the SSBA posts. Last time, I promised 1 every Sunday, but instead I got sick and missed one. The curr...
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January 25, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Back with another SSBA Finalist Spotlight!
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Today, it's Carson Winter @carsonwinter.bsky.social author of A Spectre is Haunting Greentree!
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Today, it's Carson Winter @carsonwinter.bsky.social author of A Spectre is Haunting Greentree!
@specawards.bsky.social
Millennials seeing the Patriotis in yet another Super Bowl.
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January 26, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Millennials seeing the Patriotis in yet another Super Bowl.
Did a fun hike with a group at the Pismo preserves. I also have officially put more than 100 miles on my hiking boots since I started hiking. 🥾
January 25, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Did a fun hike with a group at the Pismo preserves. I also have officially put more than 100 miles on my hiking boots since I started hiking. 🥾
When I say “let him cook” this is the “him” I’m referring to.
January 25, 2026 at 3:57 PM
When I say “let him cook” this is the “him” I’m referring to.
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I am floored. Thank you.
Need a @lairdbarron.bsky.social primer? Even if you don't, you can read about his work. @gemmafiles.bsky.social @sgj.bsky.social @victorlavalle.bsky.social and me sing his praises in the piece as well.
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Laird Barron's Cosmic Horror: Braving the Wilderness of Human Existence
Contemporaries of Bram Stoker-winning author Laird Barron comment on the grim and poignant stories scattered across the snowy wilderness of Alaska and beyond.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:10 PM
I am floored. Thank you.
18 people in the band, and 15 of them are percussionists. The lead vocalist is cool as hell, but the bassist is clearly the most talented musician in the whole group.
I am describing:
1. Slipknot
2. Rusted Root
3. The Lumineers
4. The Dave Matthew’s Band
I am describing:
1. Slipknot
2. Rusted Root
3. The Lumineers
4. The Dave Matthew’s Band
January 23, 2026 at 7:17 PM
18 people in the band, and 15 of them are percussionists. The lead vocalist is cool as hell, but the bassist is clearly the most talented musician in the whole group.
I am describing:
1. Slipknot
2. Rusted Root
3. The Lumineers
4. The Dave Matthew’s Band
I am describing:
1. Slipknot
2. Rusted Root
3. The Lumineers
4. The Dave Matthew’s Band
New horror threads acquired.
January 23, 2026 at 2:32 AM
New horror threads acquired.
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We are still crowd-funding for OF DREAD, DECAY, AND DOOM, our first horror anthology, starting at $5 on up, with great perks the more you donate!
I think this horror anthology from @starsandsabers.bsky.social is going to be something real special, full of spooky-wonderful author's stories (Check out the list!). Just needs a little help to make it happen. YOU can make the world a little spookier...
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Of Dread, Decay, and Doom – Stars and Sabers
Of Dread, Decay, and Doom: a horror-themed anthology edited by Jendia Gammon, Gareth L. Powell, and Scarlett R. Algee, featuring masters of horror fiction.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:22 PM
We are still crowd-funding for OF DREAD, DECAY, AND DOOM, our first horror anthology, starting at $5 on up, with great perks the more you donate!
I don't car what HR says, "Shook Ones started playing on the radio as I was about to leave home" is a perfectly valid reason to be late to work.
January 22, 2026 at 5:34 PM
I don't car what HR says, "Shook Ones started playing on the radio as I was about to leave home" is a perfectly valid reason to be late to work.
I am a little over 60 pages into Poppy Z. Brite’s Wormwood and am having trouble putting it down.
The stories, so far, are horrific and beautifully written.
My favorite stories so far have been “Angles” and “His Mouth will Taste of Wormwood”.
The stories, so far, are horrific and beautifully written.
My favorite stories so far have been “Angles” and “His Mouth will Taste of Wormwood”.
January 21, 2026 at 3:01 PM
I am a little over 60 pages into Poppy Z. Brite’s Wormwood and am having trouble putting it down.
The stories, so far, are horrific and beautifully written.
My favorite stories so far have been “Angles” and “His Mouth will Taste of Wormwood”.
The stories, so far, are horrific and beautifully written.
My favorite stories so far have been “Angles” and “His Mouth will Taste of Wormwood”.
Me arguing with myself about what to make for dinner.
January 21, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Me arguing with myself about what to make for dinner.
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Some cool people read STP and one of them has generously bought a gift subscription to the mag. If you fancy getting a year's subscription free of charge just drop me an email at jonny@seizethepress.com, no questions asked.
January 20, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Some cool people read STP and one of them has generously bought a gift subscription to the mag. If you fancy getting a year's subscription free of charge just drop me an email at jonny@seizethepress.com, no questions asked.
Starting off the day by cracking open a new (to me) book.
January 20, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Starting off the day by cracking open a new (to me) book.