Eric LaRocca
@ericlarocca.bsky.social
(He/They) 3x Bram Stoker Award finalist, Shirley Jackson Award nominee and 2x Splatterpunk Award-winning Author
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Now is the perfect time to preorder my upcoming novel WRETCH from B&N!!!
25% off from now until January 1 ❤️
Preorders really mean a lot to authors, so this is a great chance to load up on some upcoming books and start your year off right.
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25% off from now until January 1 ❤️
Preorders really mean a lot to authors, so this is a great chance to load up on some upcoming books and start your year off right.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wretch-eri...
December 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Now is the perfect time to preorder my upcoming novel WRETCH from B&N!!!
25% off from now until January 1 ❤️
Preorders really mean a lot to authors, so this is a great chance to load up on some upcoming books and start your year off right.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wretch-eri...
25% off from now until January 1 ❤️
Preorders really mean a lot to authors, so this is a great chance to load up on some upcoming books and start your year off right.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wretch-eri...
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Today's treat on This Is Horror Podcast Patreon, it's part two of the conversation with Eric LaRocca.
I talk with @ericlarocca.bsky.social about his brand new book, We Are Always Tender with Our Dead.
Support TIH on Patreon and help me do more of this in 2026.
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I talk with @ericlarocca.bsky.social about his brand new book, We Are Always Tender with Our Dead.
Support TIH on Patreon and help me do more of this in 2026.
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TIH 645: Eric LaRocca on Burnt Sparrow—We Are Always Tender with Our Dead | This Is Horror
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December 30, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Today's treat on This Is Horror Podcast Patreon, it's part two of the conversation with Eric LaRocca.
I talk with @ericlarocca.bsky.social about his brand new book, We Are Always Tender with Our Dead.
Support TIH on Patreon and help me do more of this in 2026.
www.patreon.com/posts/146979...
I talk with @ericlarocca.bsky.social about his brand new book, We Are Always Tender with Our Dead.
Support TIH on Patreon and help me do more of this in 2026.
www.patreon.com/posts/146979...
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A recent Goodreads review of @ericlarocca.bsky.social's THEY WERE HERE BEFORE US gave the book 5 stars, saying, "I wanted to cry and throw up at the same time."
And...well...yup.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/61...
And...well...yup.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/61...
They Were Here Before Us: A Novella in Pieces
From the author of the viral sensation Things Have Gott…
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December 30, 2025 at 3:44 AM
A recent Goodreads review of @ericlarocca.bsky.social's THEY WERE HERE BEFORE US gave the book 5 stars, saying, "I wanted to cry and throw up at the same time."
And...well...yup.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/61...
And...well...yup.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/61...
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I've been procrastinating on the right moment to share this, but the cover release and opening pre-orders might just be it.
AGENCY by me!
It's a cosmic horror about commercial landlords from nether-hell dimensions. #nonfiction #fnar
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GBYKFTV8
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AGENCY by me!
It's a cosmic horror about commercial landlords from nether-hell dimensions. #nonfiction #fnar
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GBYKFTV8
www.amazon.com/Agency-Tor-O...
December 29, 2025 at 9:19 AM
I've been procrastinating on the right moment to share this, but the cover release and opening pre-orders might just be it.
AGENCY by me!
It's a cosmic horror about commercial landlords from nether-hell dimensions. #nonfiction #fnar
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GBYKFTV8
www.amazon.com/Agency-Tor-O...
AGENCY by me!
It's a cosmic horror about commercial landlords from nether-hell dimensions. #nonfiction #fnar
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GBYKFTV8
www.amazon.com/Agency-Tor-O...
Thank you @danielkraus.com ❤️ I’m ready to be annihilated…
December 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Thank you @danielkraus.com ❤️ I’m ready to be annihilated…
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It’s the biannual Horror Preview episode! in 90 minutes, we talk about 36 horror books coming out in the first half of 2026. As always I’m joined by the esteemed @raforall.bsky.social and @emilyhughes.bsky.social
preorder through my bookshop affiliate page!
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preorder through my bookshop affiliate page!
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2026 Horror Preview pt 1
featuring Emily Hughes nad Becky Spratford
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December 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
It’s the biannual Horror Preview episode! in 90 minutes, we talk about 36 horror books coming out in the first half of 2026. As always I’m joined by the esteemed @raforall.bsky.social and @emilyhughes.bsky.social
preorder through my bookshop affiliate page!
www.thearcparty.com/p/2026-horro...
preorder through my bookshop affiliate page!
www.thearcparty.com/p/2026-horro...
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I want to read this now
Rereading this classic today and I’m reminded how lyrical and devastating Kathe Koja’s prose is. Each book she writes is a scathing hymn, a merciless tone poem. She’s a true artist with a singular vision.
December 28, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I want to read this now
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Koja is a legend
Rereading this classic today and I’m reminded how lyrical and devastating Kathe Koja’s prose is. Each book she writes is a scathing hymn, a merciless tone poem. She’s a true artist with a singular vision.
December 28, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Koja is a legend
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Apparently I'm doing this -- my open letter to that open latter about AI in writing and publishing. I emerged from Hibernation Week to write it, so god only knows how much sense it makes. But at least a human wrote it, so that's nice.
Bonus: picture of my "cat," sweet baby Boomba.
Bonus: picture of my "cat," sweet baby Boomba.
My Open Letter To That Open Letter About AI In Writing And Publishing
The tl;dr before you get into this post is this: the SFWA came out, said that some AI usage was okay enough in books for the authors of those books to not to be disqualified from winning a Nebula a…
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December 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Apparently I'm doing this -- my open letter to that open latter about AI in writing and publishing. I emerged from Hibernation Week to write it, so god only knows how much sense it makes. But at least a human wrote it, so that's nice.
Bonus: picture of my "cat," sweet baby Boomba.
Bonus: picture of my "cat," sweet baby Boomba.
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I will totally take this opportunity to highlight several writers who have busted their behinds to create wonderful writing this yr incl.: @ericlarocca.bsky.social, @rsagarcia.bsky.social, @okokno.bsky.social (whose next book I'm chomping at the bit for), @hironennes.bsky.social and many others!
A lot of writers have busted their butts all year to publish great fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and journalism.
Consider sharing their work today. Consider what you send people's attention to.
Consider sharing their work today. Consider what you send people's attention to.
December 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I will totally take this opportunity to highlight several writers who have busted their behinds to create wonderful writing this yr incl.: @ericlarocca.bsky.social, @rsagarcia.bsky.social, @okokno.bsky.social (whose next book I'm chomping at the bit for), @hironennes.bsky.social and many others!
Rereading this classic today and I’m reminded how lyrical and devastating Kathe Koja’s prose is. Each book she writes is a scathing hymn, a merciless tone poem. She’s a true artist with a singular vision.
December 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Rereading this classic today and I’m reminded how lyrical and devastating Kathe Koja’s prose is. Each book she writes is a scathing hymn, a merciless tone poem. She’s a true artist with a singular vision.
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Today on This Is Horror, Eric LaRocca returns to the show.
@ericlarocca.bsky.social talks about his influences for the Burnt Sparrow trilogy, short stories, repeated choruses, and much more.
www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-644-eric...
@ericlarocca.bsky.social talks about his influences for the Burnt Sparrow trilogy, short stories, repeated choruses, and much more.
www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-644-eric...
TIH 644: Eric LaRocca on Burnt Sparrow Influences, Short Stories, and Repeated Choruses
In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about his influences for the Burnt Sparrow trilogy, short stories, repeated choruses, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is a 2x Bram Stoker Award fi…
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December 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Today on This Is Horror, Eric LaRocca returns to the show.
@ericlarocca.bsky.social talks about his influences for the Burnt Sparrow trilogy, short stories, repeated choruses, and much more.
www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-644-eric...
@ericlarocca.bsky.social talks about his influences for the Burnt Sparrow trilogy, short stories, repeated choruses, and much more.
www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-644-eric...
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Some authors just seem so miserable about he actual writing process. Like, why are you doing it? For the money? Because if so ... deep breath ... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
December 27, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Some authors just seem so miserable about he actual writing process. Like, why are you doing it? For the money? Because if so ... deep breath ... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
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Found a bookstore that stocks your novels
December 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Found a bookstore that stocks your novels
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goodnight horror fam 🖤😈🫶
December 26, 2025 at 6:08 AM
goodnight horror fam 🖤😈🫶
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FYI: All classic episodes of BBC's A GHOST STORY FOR CHRISTMAS are streaming on Shudder! Not sure where to start? We've got you covered.
Happy Haunted Holidays: Every Episode Of The Classic A GHOST STORY FOR CHRISTMAS Ranked
All classic episodes of BBC's A GHOST STORY FOR CHRISTMAS are streaming on Shudder! Not sure where to start? We've got you covered.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
FYI: All classic episodes of BBC's A GHOST STORY FOR CHRISTMAS are streaming on Shudder! Not sure where to start? We've got you covered.
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From deadly rituals of grief to captivating short story collections, these past 12 months have been a real scream. Here are all of the best indie horror books of 2025!
A Year of Terror: Take a Look Back at the Best Indie Horror Books of 2025
Catch up on all the best reads of 2025 with this roundup of our favorite indie horror books!
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December 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
From deadly rituals of grief to captivating short story collections, these past 12 months have been a real scream. Here are all of the best indie horror books of 2025!
My newest novel is 50% off at Barnes and Noble for a very limited time!! 🖤
“Unflinching and relentless body and social horror, with a nod to Derry and unspeakable desire.”
—Mariana Enriquez
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/we-are-alw...
“Unflinching and relentless body and social horror, with a nod to Derry and unspeakable desire.”
—Mariana Enriquez
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/we-are-alw...
December 26, 2025 at 12:18 AM
My newest novel is 50% off at Barnes and Noble for a very limited time!! 🖤
“Unflinching and relentless body and social horror, with a nod to Derry and unspeakable desire.”
—Mariana Enriquez
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/we-are-alw...
“Unflinching and relentless body and social horror, with a nod to Derry and unspeakable desire.”
—Mariana Enriquez
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/we-are-alw...
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You will be visited by three spirits… who have such sights to show you
December 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
You will be visited by three spirits… who have such sights to show you
The Tales from the Crypt episode “And All Though the House” remains a banger 🔥
December 25, 2025 at 3:10 AM
The Tales from the Crypt episode “And All Though the House” remains a banger 🔥
Happy holidays (if you celebrate)! I’m very grateful for all you beautiful sickos who show me love year round and read my work 💝 You all make every day feel like a special gift! xx
December 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Happy holidays (if you celebrate)! I’m very grateful for all you beautiful sickos who show me love year round and read my work 💝 You all make every day feel like a special gift! xx
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I just published a Christmas horror story on my Patreon. It’s free for everyone who wants to read and share. Have a great holiday!
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A Christmas Tradition | Richard Kadrey's Damn Patreon
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December 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I just published a Christmas horror story on my Patreon. It’s free for everyone who wants to read and share. Have a great holiday!
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December 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Books I’ve read (and loved) in 2025. An ongoing post and in no particular order …
@ericlarocca.bsky.social
@ericlarocca.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Books I’ve read (and loved) in 2025. An ongoing post and in no particular order …
@ericlarocca.bsky.social
@ericlarocca.bsky.social