Jeff Presto
@signedinpen.bsky.social
Author | Earthling | Punk Rock Enthusiast
Work in: NoSleep Podcast, Creepy Podcast, The Horror Zine, Stanchion Press, Livina Press, The Morgue Magazine, Querencia Press, and more.
📕Currently reading: S by Koji Suzuki
Work in: NoSleep Podcast, Creepy Podcast, The Horror Zine, Stanchion Press, Livina Press, The Morgue Magazine, Querencia Press, and more.
📕Currently reading: S by Koji Suzuki
5 drafts and a little over 52k words later, my horror novel is finally ready to be reviewed. Looking for an editor and the right home for it to appear under soon.
#writingsky #writingcommunity #writers #authors #fiction #horrorwriters #editors
#writingsky #writingcommunity #writers #authors #fiction #horrorwriters #editors
February 9, 2026 at 11:07 AM
5 drafts and a little over 52k words later, my horror novel is finally ready to be reviewed. Looking for an editor and the right home for it to appear under soon.
#writingsky #writingcommunity #writers #authors #fiction #horrorwriters #editors
#writingsky #writingcommunity #writers #authors #fiction #horrorwriters #editors
Nice of you to join us
Welcome to the prison age
Financial quests for new frontiers
To build a bigger cage
Next they'll hunt the handicapped
Disabled, blind, and deaf
And what will all those bigots do
When there's no one left?
Welcome to the prison age
Financial quests for new frontiers
To build a bigger cage
Next they'll hunt the handicapped
Disabled, blind, and deaf
And what will all those bigots do
When there's no one left?
a group of men are playing guitars and drums on a stage .
ALT: a group of men are playing guitars and drums on a stage .
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February 6, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Nice of you to join us
Welcome to the prison age
Financial quests for new frontiers
To build a bigger cage
Next they'll hunt the handicapped
Disabled, blind, and deaf
And what will all those bigots do
When there's no one left?
Welcome to the prison age
Financial quests for new frontiers
To build a bigger cage
Next they'll hunt the handicapped
Disabled, blind, and deaf
And what will all those bigots do
When there's no one left?
Down for the count with a cold. I've still got so much writing to do...
#writingsky #writingcommunity #writing #writers #authors
#writingsky #writingcommunity #writing #writers #authors
February 4, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Down for the count with a cold. I've still got so much writing to do...
#writingsky #writingcommunity #writing #writers #authors
#writingsky #writingcommunity #writing #writers #authors
Art is the highest form of magic
January 30, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Art is the highest form of magic
Anyone ever read the novels in The Ring series by Koji Suzuki? About to start S and have really liked most of the books before it (all minus Loop). The movies don't do these books justice.
So far, Spiral is my favorite.
#books #readingsky #booksky #thering #horror #horrorsky #fiction
So far, Spiral is my favorite.
#books #readingsky #booksky #thering #horror #horrorsky #fiction
January 28, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Anyone ever read the novels in The Ring series by Koji Suzuki? About to start S and have really liked most of the books before it (all minus Loop). The movies don't do these books justice.
So far, Spiral is my favorite.
#books #readingsky #booksky #thering #horror #horrorsky #fiction
So far, Spiral is my favorite.
#books #readingsky #booksky #thering #horror #horrorsky #fiction
I keep a separate notebook to jot down short stories when writing a novel. It's a good way to tackle unexplored concepts or random ideas that don't fit your plot. I'm up to nine rough drafts of these stories since Oct.
#writingcommunity #writers #writingsky #authors #fiction #shortstories
#writingcommunity #writers #writingsky #authors #fiction #shortstories
January 23, 2026 at 12:04 PM
I keep a separate notebook to jot down short stories when writing a novel. It's a good way to tackle unexplored concepts or random ideas that don't fit your plot. I'm up to nine rough drafts of these stories since Oct.
#writingcommunity #writers #writingsky #authors #fiction #shortstories
#writingcommunity #writers #writingsky #authors #fiction #shortstories
Humans are animals who tell stories
January 23, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Humans are animals who tell stories
It's hard to describe the feeling of being so close to accomplishing a personal goal, like finishing my novel, while the world us seems to spiral out of control. It's such a catch-22 if there's no one to celebrate/share with
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writing #amwriting #fiction #authors
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writing #amwriting #fiction #authors
January 14, 2026 at 4:31 PM
It's hard to describe the feeling of being so close to accomplishing a personal goal, like finishing my novel, while the world us seems to spiral out of control. It's such a catch-22 if there's no one to celebrate/share with
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writing #amwriting #fiction #authors
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writing #amwriting #fiction #authors
#Steelers... what the hell was that? I didn’t think we'd win but thought we'd at least put up a fight. The other QB had as many fumbles as we had points, and we still lost.
January 13, 2026 at 11:26 AM
#Steelers... what the hell was that? I didn’t think we'd win but thought we'd at least put up a fight. The other QB had as many fumbles as we had points, and we still lost.
How many drafts does everyone usually write before they feel their novel is complete? I know there is no "right" answer, just genuinely curious.
I'm nearing the end of draft 4.
#writingcommunity #writers #amwriting #writingsky #authors #fiction
I'm nearing the end of draft 4.
#writingcommunity #writers #amwriting #writingsky #authors #fiction
January 9, 2026 at 12:33 PM
How many drafts does everyone usually write before they feel their novel is complete? I know there is no "right" answer, just genuinely curious.
I'm nearing the end of draft 4.
#writingcommunity #writers #amwriting #writingsky #authors #fiction
I'm nearing the end of draft 4.
#writingcommunity #writers #amwriting #writingsky #authors #fiction
We Bury the Dead was just okay, overall. The settings and different environments were beautiful though. Gorgeous looking film with a number of callbacks to other zombie films (28 Days Later and Day of the Dead being the most obvious).
#moviesky #horrorsky #horrorcommunity #zombies #movies
#moviesky #horrorsky #horrorcommunity #zombies #movies
January 6, 2026 at 1:54 PM
We Bury the Dead was just okay, overall. The settings and different environments were beautiful though. Gorgeous looking film with a number of callbacks to other zombie films (28 Days Later and Day of the Dead being the most obvious).
#moviesky #horrorsky #horrorcommunity #zombies #movies
#moviesky #horrorsky #horrorcommunity #zombies #movies
Cracked my head open/ on your kitchen floor/ to prove to you that I have brains/
Meanwhile tin men/ are led by little girls/ down golden roads that lead to nowhere/
#alkalinetrio #mood
Meanwhile tin men/ are led by little girls/ down golden roads that lead to nowhere/
#alkalinetrio #mood
January 5, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Cracked my head open/ on your kitchen floor/ to prove to you that I have brains/
Meanwhile tin men/ are led by little girls/ down golden roads that lead to nowhere/
#alkalinetrio #mood
Meanwhile tin men/ are led by little girls/ down golden roads that lead to nowhere/
#alkalinetrio #mood
If you're into satanic horror movies, stop what you're doing right now and watch #Antrum.
It. Is. So. Much. Fun.
#horrorsky #horrorcommunity #moviesky #horror #movies #horrormovies #filmsky #creepy
It. Is. So. Much. Fun.
#horrorsky #horrorcommunity #moviesky #horror #movies #horrormovies #filmsky #creepy
December 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
If you're into satanic horror movies, stop what you're doing right now and watch #Antrum.
It. Is. So. Much. Fun.
#horrorsky #horrorcommunity #moviesky #horror #movies #horrormovies #filmsky #creepy
It. Is. So. Much. Fun.
#horrorsky #horrorcommunity #moviesky #horror #movies #horrormovies #filmsky #creepy
Clive Barker's work is so good. I need to read more of it
#CliveBarker #horrorsky #booksky #horrorlit
#CliveBarker #horrorsky #booksky #horrorlit
December 27, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Clive Barker's work is so good. I need to read more of it
#CliveBarker #horrorsky #booksky #horrorlit
#CliveBarker #horrorsky #booksky #horrorlit
The holidays are over. The house is a mess. And all I want to do is write.
#writingcommunity #writers #writingsky #authors #indiewriters
#writingcommunity #writers #writingsky #authors #indiewriters
December 26, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The holidays are over. The house is a mess. And all I want to do is write.
#writingcommunity #writers #writingsky #authors #indiewriters
#writingcommunity #writers #writingsky #authors #indiewriters
Whatever you celebrate, have a good time doing it
December 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Whatever you celebrate, have a good time doing it
Draft 3 is in the can. The ending is stronger, the scares are more intense, and the characters have more personalty. I'm so happy.
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writing #fiction #authors
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writing #fiction #authors
December 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Draft 3 is in the can. The ending is stronger, the scares are more intense, and the characters have more personalty. I'm so happy.
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writing #fiction #authors
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writing #fiction #authors
Been on a #zombie movie kick lately and recently watch #LandOfTheDead. Why is this so hated? Its got more a entertaining cast than half the genre! I get that it's cheesy action horror and can feel Resident Evil-ish at times, but I really dug it.
#horrorcommunity #horrorsky #horror #moviesky
#horrorcommunity #horrorsky #horror #moviesky
December 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Been on a #zombie movie kick lately and recently watch #LandOfTheDead. Why is this so hated? Its got more a entertaining cast than half the genre! I get that it's cheesy action horror and can feel Resident Evil-ish at times, but I really dug it.
#horrorcommunity #horrorsky #horror #moviesky
#horrorcommunity #horrorsky #horror #moviesky
Hide the petals underneath the bedroom floorboards And they will wither without fail or success Put the people in the hollow box they crafted Bolt the doors and watch them perish
December 14, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Hide the petals underneath the bedroom floorboards And they will wither without fail or success Put the people in the hollow box they crafted Bolt the doors and watch them perish
Only two chapters left before draft three of my novel is complete. After an editor and some peer review, I'm gonna feel pretty good about sending this out to publishers.
#writingcommunity #writers #writingsky #authors #indiepress
#writingcommunity #writers #writingsky #authors #indiepress
December 13, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Only two chapters left before draft three of my novel is complete. After an editor and some peer review, I'm gonna feel pretty good about sending this out to publishers.
#writingcommunity #writers #writingsky #authors #indiepress
#writingcommunity #writers #writingsky #authors #indiepress
All I want for Christmas is a response from @newyorker.com. 14 months and counting on the poem I submitted😵😆
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writers #poem #authors
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writers #poem #authors
December 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
All I want for Christmas is a response from @newyorker.com. 14 months and counting on the poem I submitted😵😆
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writers #poem #authors
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writers #poem #authors
Since people are talking about #VictorWong, I recently watched Prince of Darkness and got reminded of when I used to DJ. I used to sample bits of his lecture from the beginning of the film all the time. Even made a mixtape titled, "Ghosts and Shadows."
#movies #moviesky #horrorsky #horror
#movies #moviesky #horrorsky #horror
a blurry picture of a person walking in a dark alleyway
ALT: a blurry picture of a person walking in a dark alleyway
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December 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Since people are talking about #VictorWong, I recently watched Prince of Darkness and got reminded of when I used to DJ. I used to sample bits of his lecture from the beginning of the film all the time. Even made a mixtape titled, "Ghosts and Shadows."
#movies #moviesky #horrorsky #horror
#movies #moviesky #horrorsky #horror
Some days, writing is the only thing that keeps me sane.
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writers #fiction #authors
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writers #fiction #authors
December 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Some days, writing is the only thing that keeps me sane.
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writers #fiction #authors
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writers #fiction #authors
13 months and counting since my poem has been in "recieved" status with The New Yorker on Submittable.
#writing #writingcommunity #writingsky #poetry #writerscommunity #fiction
#writing #writingcommunity #writingsky #poetry #writerscommunity #fiction
a man with a beard is wearing a white tank top and talking to someone .
ALT: a man with a beard is wearing a white tank top and talking to someone .
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December 2, 2025 at 11:43 AM
13 months and counting since my poem has been in "recieved" status with The New Yorker on Submittable.
#writing #writingcommunity #writingsky #poetry #writerscommunity #fiction
#writing #writingcommunity #writingsky #poetry #writerscommunity #fiction