Patrick Tarr
@patrickt.bsky.social
Screenwriter (Cardinal, Saving Hope, The Colony)
My novel 'The Guest Children' is out now.
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My novel 'The Guest Children' is out now.
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Patrick Tarr
@patrickt.bsky.social
· Aug 12
The Guest Children is out today, anywhere books are sold. Come along on a little trip to the lake.
#booksky #horrorlit
#booksky #horrorlit
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As many of us begin Christmas meal prep, allow me to share the advice that my ER nurse sister puts in the chat every year:
A dropped knife has no handle. Jump away. Let it fall. You can pick it up and wash it.
A dropped knife has no handle. Jump away. Let it fall. You can pick it up and wash it.
December 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
As many of us begin Christmas meal prep, allow me to share the advice that my ER nurse sister puts in the chat every year:
A dropped knife has no handle. Jump away. Let it fall. You can pick it up and wash it.
A dropped knife has no handle. Jump away. Let it fall. You can pick it up and wash it.
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“You there boy, what day is it?!”
“Why, it’s December 22, sir!”
**logs onto Microsoft Teams, grumpy as hell**
“Why, it’s December 22, sir!”
**logs onto Microsoft Teams, grumpy as hell**
December 22, 2025 at 1:54 PM
“You there boy, what day is it?!”
“Why, it’s December 22, sir!”
**logs onto Microsoft Teams, grumpy as hell**
“Why, it’s December 22, sir!”
**logs onto Microsoft Teams, grumpy as hell**
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"Deeply disquieting. . .deeply moving." Thanks to Historical Novel Society for this review of 👻THE GUEST CHILDREN👻 by @patrickt.bsky.social! This supernatural horror involving the disappearance of two children during WWII is out now.
https://loom.ly/c7FU1dg
https://loom.ly/c7FU1dg
The Guest Children - Historical Novel Society
Nine-year-old Frances Hawksby and her seven-year-old brother Michael hurry down smoke-filled streets, past raging fires, lumps of stone and charred wood, and the remains of the building where their mum and dad now lie dead. Within days they are shuttled off to Liverpool, where they board a ship bound for Canada. They are among the …
historicalnovelsociety.org
December 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
"Deeply disquieting. . .deeply moving." Thanks to Historical Novel Society for this review of 👻THE GUEST CHILDREN👻 by @patrickt.bsky.social! This supernatural horror involving the disappearance of two children during WWII is out now.
https://loom.ly/c7FU1dg
https://loom.ly/c7FU1dg
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I feel, perhaps predictably, strongly about this. If you also do, this post shows a way to steer your borrowing with Libby to books with a real person doing the audiobook reading.
December 18, 2025 at 3:53 AM
I feel, perhaps predictably, strongly about this. If you also do, this post shows a way to steer your borrowing with Libby to books with a real person doing the audiobook reading.
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In the waning days of 2025, a wind storm in Brazil gives us the image that encapsulates the year the world has just lived through.
"You Maniacs! You blew it up! Ah, damn you! God damn you all to hell!"
"You Maniacs! You blew it up! Ah, damn you! God damn you all to hell!"
WATCH: Replica of the Statue of Liberty topples due to strong winds in Guaíba, Brazil
December 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
In the waning days of 2025, a wind storm in Brazil gives us the image that encapsulates the year the world has just lived through.
"You Maniacs! You blew it up! Ah, damn you! God damn you all to hell!"
"You Maniacs! You blew it up! Ah, damn you! God damn you all to hell!"
Very honoured and excited to see The Guest Children among the @winnipegfreepress.com’s books of the year!
www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...
www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...
Top titles: Free Press reviewers share their best books of 2025
Whether you’re looking to start a new literary holiday tradition of your own or are simply looking for that next great read, Free Press reviewers have sounded off on their favourite fiction, non-ficti...
www.winnipegfreepress.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Very honoured and excited to see The Guest Children among the @winnipegfreepress.com’s books of the year!
www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...
www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...
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"there's a new serif in town"
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
"there's a new serif in town"
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Brilliantly articulated.
One of the many reasons AI can't produce good writing is it can't hate its own writing. It can't think to itself "Maybe I'm illiterate" during the writing process. And that's essential
December 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Brilliantly articulated.
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This is how you get Christopher Nolan to rise from the ocean and lay waste to your city
December 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM
This is how you get Christopher Nolan to rise from the ocean and lay waste to your city
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THIS IS HAPPENNING TODAY.
Toronto Public Library coming through with some great horror programming.
HELPMEET sicko-in-chief Naben Ruthnum discussing AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS with all time greats Brian Evenson and Victor LaValle on Friday Dec 5th.
Online, free, and at lunch time (EST).
www.eventbrite.ca/e/classics-o...
HELPMEET sicko-in-chief Naben Ruthnum discussing AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS with all time greats Brian Evenson and Victor LaValle on Friday Dec 5th.
Online, free, and at lunch time (EST).
www.eventbrite.ca/e/classics-o...
Classics of Gothic & Horror: At the Mountains of Madness
Join acclaimed authors Brian Evenson and Victor LaValle as they discuss H.P. Lovecraft's genre-bending masterpiece with host Naben Ruthnum.
www.eventbrite.ca
December 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
THIS IS HAPPENNING TODAY.
Toronto lost the World’s Biggest Bookstore years ago, but the World’s Smallest is just over two hours away near Kinmount, Ontario. All books $3, honour system in place.
December 2, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Toronto lost the World’s Biggest Bookstore years ago, but the World’s Smallest is just over two hours away near Kinmount, Ontario. All books $3, honour system in place.
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“Among his more famous achievements, he radically rewrote Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (under the pen name Barry Watson), adding most of the thrilling beats and hilarious gags.”
v/ @nickdesemlyen.bsky.social
v/ @nickdesemlyen.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 9:35 PM
“Among his more famous achievements, he radically rewrote Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (under the pen name Barry Watson), adding most of the thrilling beats and hilarious gags.”
v/ @nickdesemlyen.bsky.social
v/ @nickdesemlyen.bsky.social
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I’m featured in this great CBC Arts piece about @severinfilms.bsky.social new EMMANUELLE boxed set & my new documentary on the Ontario Censor Board, screening tonight at the Revue Cinema. Thanks to Katherine Connell! www.cbc.ca/arts/a-movie...
A movie that drove Canadian censors wild returns to the screen | CBC Arts
The 1974 French erotic drama Emmanuelle faced historic censorship battles in Ontario at the time of its release. Now, the film will play uncensored at Toronto’s Revue Cinema, along with a new document...
www.cbc.ca
November 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I’m featured in this great CBC Arts piece about @severinfilms.bsky.social new EMMANUELLE boxed set & my new documentary on the Ontario Censor Board, screening tonight at the Revue Cinema. Thanks to Katherine Connell! www.cbc.ca/arts/a-movie...
What a thrill to see a perennial favourite on the big screen for the first time. Lots of people there who’d never seen it before, all buzzing on their way out of the Revue.
November 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
What a thrill to see a perennial favourite on the big screen for the first time. Lots of people there who’d never seen it before, all buzzing on their way out of the Revue.
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When your ambassador is SO deranged that Time Magazine says, "Yeah, that quote sounds real".
November 27, 2025 at 9:12 PM
When your ambassador is SO deranged that Time Magazine says, "Yeah, that quote sounds real".
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On this day in 1885, eight Indigenous men were put to death at North Battleford for their participation in the North-West Resistance and the Frog Lake Massacre.
📸 James Smith
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
buff.ly/FQEIY83
📸 James Smith
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
buff.ly/FQEIY83
November 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
On this day in 1885, eight Indigenous men were put to death at North Battleford for their participation in the North-West Resistance and the Frog Lake Massacre.
📸 James Smith
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
buff.ly/FQEIY83
📸 James Smith
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
buff.ly/FQEIY83
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SCAM ALERT AUTHORS! A book club emails to let you know your book has been chosen. They express an interest in having you join a chat at the end. When you respond, they let you know there is a SMALL FEE and would you like to move forward with next steps? GTFO ‼️⬇️
November 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
SCAM ALERT AUTHORS! A book club emails to let you know your book has been chosen. They express an interest in having you join a chat at the end. When you respond, they let you know there is a SMALL FEE and would you like to move forward with next steps? GTFO ‼️⬇️
My son is getting really into horror so I get to introduce him to all the bangers of my youth.
November 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
My son is getting really into horror so I get to introduce him to all the bangers of my youth.
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Lost a beloved colleague this month. And Canada lost a rare talent. www.legacy.com/ca/obituarie...
ELLEN VANSTONE Obituary (2025) - The Globe and Mail
View ELLEN BARBARA VANSTONE's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.
www.legacy.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Lost a beloved colleague this month. And Canada lost a rare talent. www.legacy.com/ca/obituarie...
Taking the day to catch up on some reading, and the books just happen to match. Off to a great start @emilyweedon.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Taking the day to catch up on some reading, and the books just happen to match. Off to a great start @emilyweedon.bsky.social
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
"Lest we forget"
November 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
"Lest we forget"
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Toronto Public Library coming through with some great horror programming.
HELPMEET sicko-in-chief Naben Ruthnum discussing AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS with all time greats Brian Evenson and Victor LaValle on Friday Dec 5th.
Online, free, and at lunch time (EST).
www.eventbrite.ca/e/classics-o...
HELPMEET sicko-in-chief Naben Ruthnum discussing AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS with all time greats Brian Evenson and Victor LaValle on Friday Dec 5th.
Online, free, and at lunch time (EST).
www.eventbrite.ca/e/classics-o...
Classics of Gothic & Horror: At the Mountains of Madness
Join acclaimed authors Brian Evenson and Victor LaValle as they discuss H.P. Lovecraft's genre-bending masterpiece with host Naben Ruthnum.
www.eventbrite.ca
November 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Toronto Public Library coming through with some great horror programming.
HELPMEET sicko-in-chief Naben Ruthnum discussing AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS with all time greats Brian Evenson and Victor LaValle on Friday Dec 5th.
Online, free, and at lunch time (EST).
www.eventbrite.ca/e/classics-o...
HELPMEET sicko-in-chief Naben Ruthnum discussing AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS with all time greats Brian Evenson and Victor LaValle on Friday Dec 5th.
Online, free, and at lunch time (EST).
www.eventbrite.ca/e/classics-o...
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Why Canadians excel at horror, a thread ⬇️
American PSA: don't do drugs, kids, they're bad for you!
Canadian PSA: we locked the most insane people we know in a room with a sheet of acid and a box of puppets, here's all the worst deaths they could think of
Canadian PSA: we locked the most insane people we know in a room with a sheet of acid and a box of puppets, here's all the worst deaths they could think of
November 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Why Canadians excel at horror, a thread ⬇️