Mary Thorson
@marythor.bsky.social
“Casadastraphobia” in Best American Mystery & Suspense, 2025. “Book of Ruth” in Best American Mystery & Suspense, 2024. Writer, creeper, human. She/her. rep’d by Lori Galvin at Aevitas Creative. Aggressive UWM Stan. Panther Pride.
I hate flying, so maybe the only time I’m psyched to be in an airport
If you’re flying out of or into San Diego, you can grab a copy of On Fire and Under Water in Terminal 2!
November 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I hate flying, so maybe the only time I’m psyched to be in an airport
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Going to do a little thread of my favorite spooky stuff I've written (that's available online). Let's start with Accidental Girls. A story about loss, guilt, memory, and doppelgangers (or are they????)
You Can’t Come Back If Your Memories Are Missing - Electric Literature
"Accidental Girls" from PATTERNS OF ORBIT by Chloe N Clark, recommended by Juan Martinez
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October 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Going to do a little thread of my favorite spooky stuff I've written (that's available online). Let's start with Accidental Girls. A story about loss, guilt, memory, and doppelgangers (or are they????)
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DIRTBAGS is a modern classic of Southern gothic and noir. RHP is proud to present the brand new edition of @erykpruitt.bsky.social’s debut novel, DIRTBAGS. Order your copy today: bit.ly/44wCbWX
October 30, 2025 at 1:13 AM
DIRTBAGS is a modern classic of Southern gothic and noir. RHP is proud to present the brand new edition of @erykpruitt.bsky.social’s debut novel, DIRTBAGS. Order your copy today: bit.ly/44wCbWX
My dad with my second Best American Mystery and Suspense story. He’s the biggest fan of my life and I’m incredibly lucky.
October 24, 2025 at 11:56 PM
My dad with my second Best American Mystery and Suspense story. He’s the biggest fan of my life and I’m incredibly lucky.
Something coming at y’all in the next few months! This is the story LOOSELY based on the Keddie Cabin Murders. Thank you @mrbullbull.bsky.social for giving her a home!
October 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Something coming at y’all in the next few months! This is the story LOOSELY based on the Keddie Cabin Murders. Thank you @mrbullbull.bsky.social for giving her a home!
Hi. I’m sorry, I have to be deceased for the rest of the day because I’m so happy for this dude!!!!!
October 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Hi. I’m sorry, I have to be deceased for the rest of the day because I’m so happy for this dude!!!!!
Y’all!! This right here. Nick is one of the hardest writers working today and his shit shines! Do not sleep on this.
RELEASE DAY: RIGHTEOUS TRASH, the third book in my Boise Noir trilogy, is out today! It's got:
1. The wildest robbery I've ever written.
2. More rounds expended than a Peckinpah film.
3. Snarky sibling rivalry.
4. Tons of stuff done blown up gud.
5. Link in 🧵!
1. The wildest robbery I've ever written.
2. More rounds expended than a Peckinpah film.
3. Snarky sibling rivalry.
4. Tons of stuff done blown up gud.
5. Link in 🧵!
October 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Y’all!! This right here. Nick is one of the hardest writers working today and his shit shines! Do not sleep on this.
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Once more, with feeling. Available wherever books are sold.
@todgoldberg.bsky.social @johnbosworth.bsky.social @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social @marythor.bsky.social 2/2
@todgoldberg.bsky.social @johnbosworth.bsky.social @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social @marythor.bsky.social 2/2
October 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Once more, with feeling. Available wherever books are sold.
@todgoldberg.bsky.social @johnbosworth.bsky.social @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social @marythor.bsky.social 2/2
@todgoldberg.bsky.social @johnbosworth.bsky.social @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social @marythor.bsky.social 2/2
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A fantastic review of On Fire and Under Water in King River Life Magazine by Sharon Marchisello. Check it out! There’s also a giveaway for a free copy.
www.krlnews.com/2025/10/on-f...
www.krlnews.com/2025/10/on-f...
"On Fire and Under Water" A Climate Change Crime Fiction Anthology: Review/Giveaway
On Fire and Under Water: A Climate Change Crime Fiction Anthology, edited by Curtis Ippolito, features a collection of excellent short stories...
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October 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
A fantastic review of On Fire and Under Water in King River Life Magazine by Sharon Marchisello. Check it out! There’s also a giveaway for a free copy.
www.krlnews.com/2025/10/on-f...
www.krlnews.com/2025/10/on-f...
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This
Hey for those of you who don’t have kids, pls know that until recently, schools had stopped teaching phonics for decades.
The substitute method sold to districts everywhere was, & I’m not kidding: “Just look at the word & take a guess!”
OH WHY CAN’T THE CHILDREN READ? SURELY IT IS THEIR OWN FAULT!
The substitute method sold to districts everywhere was, & I’m not kidding: “Just look at the word & take a guess!”
OH WHY CAN’T THE CHILDREN READ? SURELY IT IS THEIR OWN FAULT!
October 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This
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I hear there are a lot of new people here this week. Here are some flash fiction writers for you to follow, if that's your kind of thing!
go.bsky.app/GHFjv7
go.bsky.app/GHFjv7
October 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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“Throughout time, Black women have told ghost stories as a way to record the histories we were often left out of.”
7 Haunting Ghost Stories by Black Women Writers - Electric Literature
In literature, we have used ghost stories to tell the things we are too scared to hear about
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October 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“Throughout time, Black women have told ghost stories as a way to record the histories we were often left out of.”
Milwaukee event coming up with author Jess Hagemann! Mark your calendars mpl.libnet.info/event/14801086
October 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Milwaukee event coming up with author Jess Hagemann! Mark your calendars mpl.libnet.info/event/14801086
This was dope
I contributed thoughts on my three favorite Elmore Leonard novels to The Hard Word in honor of the man's centenary. www.thehardword.org/single-post/...
TEN FAVORITE ELMORE LEONARD BOOKS FROM ME AND THREE FROM PEOPLE WHO MATTER
This Saturday, October 11th, will be the hundredth year of Elmore Leonard, a writer who had influence on both western and crime writers as well as other artists. To celebrate and pay respects, I asked...
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October 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This was dope
This collection kicks ass.
AVAILABLE NOW: Some say the world will end in fire or flood. 15 short stories from some of the best crime fiction writers today including @marythor.bsky.social
. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social Order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK
. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social Order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK
October 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This collection kicks ass.
Quick question: if you are walking alone on a sidewalk and a car slows down next to you, what do you think is going to happen?
October 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Quick question: if you are walking alone on a sidewalk and a car slows down next to you, what do you think is going to happen?
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The paperback of On Fire and Under Water is now available on @bookshop.org and is on sale! Support your local independent bookstore and grab a copy.
tinyurl.com/fbeux58s
tinyurl.com/fbeux58s
October 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The paperback of On Fire and Under Water is now available on @bookshop.org and is on sale! Support your local independent bookstore and grab a copy.
tinyurl.com/fbeux58s
tinyurl.com/fbeux58s
Get yourself an editor who hypes you up mid-edits. I cannot tell you enough how amazing @rhppress.bsky.social is. They are good people doing good work and I am so lucky to be working with them.
October 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Get yourself an editor who hypes you up mid-edits. I cannot tell you enough how amazing @rhppress.bsky.social is. They are good people doing good work and I am so lucky to be working with them.
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Jake Halligan just can't stay out of trouble. Coming soon from RHP and @nkolakowski.bsky.social: RIGHTEOUS TRASH. Pre-order your copy today: amzn.to/46dBfHR
October 7, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Jake Halligan just can't stay out of trouble. Coming soon from RHP and @nkolakowski.bsky.social: RIGHTEOUS TRASH. Pre-order your copy today: amzn.to/46dBfHR
My stack had a nice little week
October 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
My stack had a nice little week
It’s judgement day, y’all!
TODAY: Some say the world will end in fire. Some say flood. 15 short stories from some of the best crime fiction writers today. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social Listen to Jordan Harper and order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK
September 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
It’s judgement day, y’all!
It came and I’m so lucky and grateful. Thank you to all the folks involved.
September 30, 2025 at 12:02 AM
It came and I’m so lucky and grateful. Thank you to all the folks involved.
I am super funny. Thank you Cold Caller Magazine for having me!
wonderful chat with the super funny @marythor.bsky.social
BAMS '25: Meet Mary Thorson
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BAMS '25: Meet Mary Thorson
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BAMS '25: Meet Mary Thorson
Part 5 of the 'Best American' Interview Series
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September 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I am super funny. Thank you Cold Caller Magazine for having me!