Ira Rat
@eyerarat.bsky.social
Author, Publisher, Filthy Loot, Artist.
HWA, Unrepresented, Unrepentant
HWA, Unrepresented, Unrepentant
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new @filthyloot.bsky.social haul arrived just in time for halloween, hell yeah
October 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
new @filthyloot.bsky.social haul arrived just in time for halloween, hell yeah
Do you like poetry? Me neither. Buy my poetry book. 🥰
I’ve been a little facetious about this book since it came out, but it’s two older OOP chapbooks that are some of my favorite poems I’ve written.
I’ve been a little facetious about this book since it came out, but it’s two older OOP chapbooks that are some of my favorite poems I’ve written.
October 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Do you like poetry? Me neither. Buy my poetry book. 🥰
I’ve been a little facetious about this book since it came out, but it’s two older OOP chapbooks that are some of my favorite poems I’ve written.
I’ve been a little facetious about this book since it came out, but it’s two older OOP chapbooks that are some of my favorite poems I’ve written.
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Finally had a chance to crack open my copy of the @southwestreview.bsky.social horror issue and found my story illustrated by @lumierebelge.bsky.social whose work I've followed for a few years. I'm not sure if the editors knew this; if so, thanks! If not, amazing confluence of energies, thanks!
October 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Finally had a chance to crack open my copy of the @southwestreview.bsky.social horror issue and found my story illustrated by @lumierebelge.bsky.social whose work I've followed for a few years. I'm not sure if the editors knew this; if so, thanks! If not, amazing confluence of energies, thanks!
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IT'S ALIVE
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October 16, 2025 at 8:22 PM
IT'S ALIVE
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Sometimes a review for one of my books pops up, and I go, “Oh yeah, I write.” 🪦
I might have to take my publisher hat off for a few days and finish the story I started last month.
I might have to take my publisher hat off for a few days and finish the story I started last month.
October 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Sometimes a review for one of my books pops up, and I go, “Oh yeah, I write.” 🪦
I might have to take my publisher hat off for a few days and finish the story I started last month.
I might have to take my publisher hat off for a few days and finish the story I started last month.
Weird question: I’m driving to PA this week (for VoidCon—be there) and never know if I should just drive until I can’t feel my legs, then find a museum or bookstore to recover… or actually plan the stops. Do people plan their cities ahead of time?
October 6, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Weird question: I’m driving to PA this week (for VoidCon—be there) and never know if I should just drive until I can’t feel my legs, then find a museum or bookstore to recover… or actually plan the stops. Do people plan their cities ahead of time?
A surreal coming together of worlds, my music has been played on L'étranger, and now, a piece of a story. 🫶
Nice to be there alongside other people like @jackskelley.bsky.social @houseofvladpress.bsky.social Scab Magazine and Blake Butler!
Link below.
Nice to be there alongside other people like @jackskelley.bsky.social @houseofvladpress.bsky.social Scab Magazine and Blake Butler!
Link below.
September 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
A surreal coming together of worlds, my music has been played on L'étranger, and now, a piece of a story. 🫶
Nice to be there alongside other people like @jackskelley.bsky.social @houseofvladpress.bsky.social Scab Magazine and Blake Butler!
Link below.
Nice to be there alongside other people like @jackskelley.bsky.social @houseofvladpress.bsky.social Scab Magazine and Blake Butler!
Link below.
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Seriously one of the best horror lit events I've ever been to! Iowans love weird horror!
Thanks again to everyone who came out to One of Us last weekend!
If you didn't come, you're just not getting a thank you. Are you? If you're thanks-incentivized, you'll have to remember that for next time.
If you didn't come, you're just not getting a thank you. Are you? If you're thanks-incentivized, you'll have to remember that for next time.
The One of Us literary fest brings horror fanatics together
As the summer breeze begins to chill, Iowa City residents are prepared for the festivities that come with the fall season. The newest event to the literary community is One of Us, a new festival tailo...
dailyiowan.com
September 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Seriously one of the best horror lit events I've ever been to! Iowans love weird horror!
Thanks again to everyone who came out to One of Us last weekend!
If you didn't come, you're just not getting a thank you. Are you? If you're thanks-incentivized, you'll have to remember that for next time.
If you didn't come, you're just not getting a thank you. Are you? If you're thanks-incentivized, you'll have to remember that for next time.
The One of Us literary fest brings horror fanatics together
As the summer breeze begins to chill, Iowa City residents are prepared for the festivities that come with the fall season. The newest event to the literary community is One of Us, a new festival tailo...
dailyiowan.com
September 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Thanks again to everyone who came out to One of Us last weekend!
If you didn't come, you're just not getting a thank you. Are you? If you're thanks-incentivized, you'll have to remember that for next time.
If you didn't come, you're just not getting a thank you. Are you? If you're thanks-incentivized, you'll have to remember that for next time.
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Full 5 💀 review of HAIRS by @filthyloot.bsky.social @eyerarat.bsky.social is on. goodreads .
The stories included in this collection exemplify what drew me to Iras writing, and has deepened my appreciation of his craft.
#💙 #📚🩸 #booksky #horrorsky #hairs #iowa #filthyloot #bookreview
The stories included in this collection exemplify what drew me to Iras writing, and has deepened my appreciation of his craft.
#💙 #📚🩸 #booksky #horrorsky #hairs #iowa #filthyloot #bookreview
August 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Full 5 💀 review of HAIRS by @filthyloot.bsky.social @eyerarat.bsky.social is on. goodreads .
The stories included in this collection exemplify what drew me to Iras writing, and has deepened my appreciation of his craft.
#💙 #📚🩸 #booksky #horrorsky #hairs #iowa #filthyloot #bookreview
The stories included in this collection exemplify what drew me to Iras writing, and has deepened my appreciation of his craft.
#💙 #📚🩸 #booksky #horrorsky #hairs #iowa #filthyloot #bookreview
Just got interviewed about ONE OF US. When asked why I'm doing it, I compared myself to George Mallory, who said he climbed Everest "because it was there!" I jokingly said this was "because it wasn't."
This... is a lie. I responded by making a "uhhhhhhh" sound like Tina Belcher for 20 minutes.
This... is a lie. I responded by making a "uhhhhhhh" sound like Tina Belcher for 20 minutes.
August 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Just got interviewed about ONE OF US. When asked why I'm doing it, I compared myself to George Mallory, who said he climbed Everest "because it was there!" I jokingly said this was "because it wasn't."
This... is a lie. I responded by making a "uhhhhhhh" sound like Tina Belcher for 20 minutes.
This... is a lie. I responded by making a "uhhhhhhh" sound like Tina Belcher for 20 minutes.
A quick reminder Bryon Dudley and I recorded an EP called City Dead, full of lo-fi 70s Italian horror movie-inspired music. It's coming out on cassette soon, and you can order it now from my Bandcamp.
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City Dead, by Bryon Dudley & Ira Rat
7 track album
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August 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
A quick reminder Bryon Dudley and I recorded an EP called City Dead, full of lo-fi 70s Italian horror movie-inspired music. It's coming out on cassette soon, and you can order it now from my Bandcamp.
irarat.bandcamp.com/album/city-d...
irarat.bandcamp.com/album/city-d...
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@filthyloot.bsky.social Mail Day!
Release the Horse, by @matthewmitchell.bsky.social
Been waiting for this one.
Release the Horse, by @matthewmitchell.bsky.social
Been waiting for this one.
August 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
@filthyloot.bsky.social Mail Day!
Release the Horse, by @matthewmitchell.bsky.social
Been waiting for this one.
Release the Horse, by @matthewmitchell.bsky.social
Been waiting for this one.
Reason #382 Why I Hate Digital Media: I decided to start linking the previous interviews, etc. on irarat.com I would say for every six that I've done, one still exists... 🤷
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August 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Reason #382 Why I Hate Digital Media: I decided to start linking the previous interviews, etc. on irarat.com I would say for every six that I've done, one still exists... 🤷
TFW, you realize that your zine wasn't on your webpage for god-knows-how-long.
If you liked "I Preferred His Underground Stuff," you might enjoy this one... Or not, thems the breaks, it's a poetry chapbook. I'm not going to provide a money-back warranty. 🚬
If you liked "I Preferred His Underground Stuff," you might enjoy this one... Or not, thems the breaks, it's a poetry chapbook. I'm not going to provide a money-back warranty. 🚬
August 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
TFW, you realize that your zine wasn't on your webpage for god-knows-how-long.
If you liked "I Preferred His Underground Stuff," you might enjoy this one... Or not, thems the breaks, it's a poetry chapbook. I'm not going to provide a money-back warranty. 🚬
If you liked "I Preferred His Underground Stuff," you might enjoy this one... Or not, thems the breaks, it's a poetry chapbook. I'm not going to provide a money-back warranty. 🚬
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Vlad Mag #6 (Part Two): “Bummer Summer,” edited by Brian Alan Ellis, is OUT NOW on the website! New work by @eyerarat.bsky.social (@filthyloot.bsky.social), @malsmart.bsky.social (@maudlinhouse.bsky.social), @budsmith.bsky.social, @formermissnj.bsky.social and others 🦩
August 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Vlad Mag #6 (Part Two): “Bummer Summer,” edited by Brian Alan Ellis, is OUT NOW on the website! New work by @eyerarat.bsky.social (@filthyloot.bsky.social), @malsmart.bsky.social (@maudlinhouse.bsky.social), @budsmith.bsky.social, @formermissnj.bsky.social and others 🦩
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Long live @filthyloot.bsky.social
Seriously though, I read the first two stories ("The Bone Mother" by Jon Steffens and "How to Fillet Angels" by @horrorsong.blog) this morning and they are excellent. Between it and Fleischerei by @miseryvulture.bsky.social, it's clear I'm going to need to dig into more of Filthy Loot's catalogue.
How the timeline has me feeling today
August 9, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Long live @filthyloot.bsky.social
Follow the link on the Filthy Loot website for... a little bit more information.
August 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Follow the link on the Filthy Loot website for... a little bit more information.
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MIDWEST Horror writers who want to drive to Iowa City to table at a horror event. The entry for the lottery is now open! Even if you have just one book, you're welcome! Look for the previous post, as putting the URL in it might have limited its reach.
July 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
MIDWEST Horror writers who want to drive to Iowa City to table at a horror event. The entry for the lottery is now open! Even if you have just one book, you're welcome! Look for the previous post, as putting the URL in it might have limited its reach.
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Horrorists from around Iowa! The lottery is now open!
A reminder: we're seeking both established horror authors and publishers, as well as newcomers to the field. As long as you have a book to sell, you're One of US!
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Sharing is caring.
A reminder: we're seeking both established horror authors and publishers, as well as newcomers to the field. As long as you have a book to sell, you're One of US!
forms.gle/zbu5c1182JAU...
Sharing is caring.
One of Us Lottery
Event Timing: Sept 6, 2025 12-4 p.m.
Event Address: Public Space One, Iowa City, IA
Contact us at filthylootpress@gmail.com
forms.gle
July 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Horrorists from around Iowa! The lottery is now open!
A reminder: we're seeking both established horror authors and publishers, as well as newcomers to the field. As long as you have a book to sell, you're One of US!
forms.gle/zbu5c1182JAU...
Sharing is caring.
A reminder: we're seeking both established horror authors and publishers, as well as newcomers to the field. As long as you have a book to sell, you're One of US!
forms.gle/zbu5c1182JAU...
Sharing is caring.
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a piece on cannibalism, philosophy, Hannibal (the gay icon of our hearts), and Fleischerei by Saoirse Ní Chiaragáin.
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@miseryvulture.bsky.social @filthyloot.bsky.social
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@miseryvulture.bsky.social @filthyloot.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
a piece on cannibalism, philosophy, Hannibal (the gay icon of our hearts), and Fleischerei by Saoirse Ní Chiaragáin.
open.substack.com/pub/squiggly...
@miseryvulture.bsky.social @filthyloot.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/squiggly...
@miseryvulture.bsky.social @filthyloot.bsky.social
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Beautifully written and beautifully disgusting! I loved this anorexia x cannibalism love story from @miseryvulture.bsky.social and the book's design by @eyerarat.bsky.social is great too! You can ding the author for your own copy <333333333
July 7, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Beautifully written and beautifully disgusting! I loved this anorexia x cannibalism love story from @miseryvulture.bsky.social and the book's design by @eyerarat.bsky.social is great too! You can ding the author for your own copy <333333333
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July 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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On Melting makes the Dennis Cooper 2025 Best of (so far) list 🖤 Thanks Tom Over for alerting me to this! @filthyloot.bsky.social
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June 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
On Melting makes the Dennis Cooper 2025 Best of (so far) list 🖤 Thanks Tom Over for alerting me to this! @filthyloot.bsky.social
denniscooperblog.com/mine-for-you...
denniscooperblog.com/mine-for-you...