Jon
@thelitcritguy.bsky.social
author and recovering academic.
phd in gothic literature. writing on horror, utopia, the gothic nightmare of capitalism
CAPITALISM A HORROR STORY out now, working on a new book about HOUSES
phd in gothic literature. writing on horror, utopia, the gothic nightmare of capitalism
CAPITALISM A HORROR STORY out now, working on a new book about HOUSES
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New writing: A look ahead to 2026 and a quick roundup of some things I wasn't able to cover in 2025, including my biggest film disappointment from the past 12 months
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Farewell 2025 | TheLitCritGuy
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January 1, 2026 at 9:31 PM
New writing: A look ahead to 2026 and a quick roundup of some things I wasn't able to cover in 2025, including my biggest film disappointment from the past 12 months
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2026 reading a thread 🧵
January 1, 2026 at 8:18 AM
2026 reading a thread 🧵
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25% off from now until January 1 with code PREORDER25: be the first to own the book that has the most normal people on the internet saying I should be sued in court: bit.ly/3LgNqwV
December 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
25% off from now until January 1 with code PREORDER25: be the first to own the book that has the most normal people on the internet saying I should be sued in court: bit.ly/3LgNqwV
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I was onterviewed for Sufficiency and Wellbeing Magazine about the apparent uncrackability of the neoliberal moment. Give it a read!
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The apparent uncrackability of neoliberalism
John Duncan is an associate fellow at the University of London’s School of Advanced Study (SAS).
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December 30, 2025 at 12:34 PM
I was onterviewed for Sufficiency and Wellbeing Magazine about the apparent uncrackability of the neoliberal moment. Give it a read!
open.substack.com/pub/sufficie...
open.substack.com/pub/sufficie...
Quick, I'm at the bookshop - what should I get?
December 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Quick, I'm at the bookshop - what should I get?
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After pondering for the past several weeks what approach to take to the #TwinPeaks book I’m trying to put together, Jon’s dazzling take on Gothic Marxism and “the dark side of the imagination” feels exactly right.
December 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
After pondering for the past several weeks what approach to take to the #TwinPeaks book I’m trying to put together, Jon’s dazzling take on Gothic Marxism and “the dark side of the imagination” feels exactly right.
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Sometimes you decide for no apparent reason to finally open up a book that’s been sitting on the shelf for ages, and it turns out to be *exactly* the key you needed for a seemingly unrelated project. That’s what happened to me today with @thelitcritguy.bsky.social’s CAPITALISM: A HORROR STORY.
December 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Sometimes you decide for no apparent reason to finally open up a book that’s been sitting on the shelf for ages, and it turns out to be *exactly* the key you needed for a seemingly unrelated project. That’s what happened to me today with @thelitcritguy.bsky.social’s CAPITALISM: A HORROR STORY.
One of those years where I wrote more than I thought and strangely found myself once again unable to get away from Lukacs. 👇
NEW WRITING: it's been a hell of a year friends - here's 2025 in review, from the haunt.
thehaunt.blog/2025/12/27/2...
thehaunt.blog/2025/12/27/2...
2025 Retrospective
Happy Christmas friends and comrades. Taking some inspiration from xenogothic, whose blog and wider intellectual work I’ve deeply admired for years now, I thought it would be interesting to try and…
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December 28, 2025 at 10:37 AM
One of those years where I wrote more than I thought and strangely found myself once again unable to get away from Lukacs. 👇
NEW WRITING: it's been a hell of a year friends - here's 2025 in review, from the haunt.
thehaunt.blog/2025/12/27/2...
thehaunt.blog/2025/12/27/2...
2025 Retrospective
Happy Christmas friends and comrades. Taking some inspiration from xenogothic, whose blog and wider intellectual work I’ve deeply admired for years now, I thought it would be interesting to try and…
thehaunt.blog
December 27, 2025 at 10:35 PM
NEW WRITING: it's been a hell of a year friends - here's 2025 in review, from the haunt.
thehaunt.blog/2025/12/27/2...
thehaunt.blog/2025/12/27/2...
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Posted late last night, Worth a read ;) x
new blog thing, "how to make great music and be normal". Linking my PhD to my Year Of Living Cancerly...
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How to make great music and be normal?
The journey post-remission for a cancer survivor is a really odd one. Firstly, it can take a long, long time to realise just how big the impact on your mental health might be.
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December 27, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Posted late last night, Worth a read ;) x
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If you lot are very lucky I might do some streaming later.
Some festive skaven nonsense on Total War..but only if you are very lucky and I get some writing done!
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Some festive skaven nonsense on Total War..but only if you are very lucky and I get some writing done!
www.twitch.tv/theverytired...
Twitch
Twitch is the world
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December 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
If you lot are very lucky I might do some streaming later.
Some festive skaven nonsense on Total War..but only if you are very lucky and I get some writing done!
www.twitch.tv/theverytired...
Some festive skaven nonsense on Total War..but only if you are very lucky and I get some writing done!
www.twitch.tv/theverytired...
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Some thoughts on some books 📚
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December 27, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Some thoughts on some books 📚
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Look, there's a steam sale on and I'm in the mood to write about games so if you have a game you think I'd find interesting let me know.
As a Christmas treat to myself I've finished two new scripts for YouTube videos.
December 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Look, there's a steam sale on and I'm in the mood to write about games so if you have a game you think I'd find interesting let me know.
As a Christmas treat to myself I've finished two new scripts for YouTube videos.
December 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
As a Christmas treat to myself I've finished two new scripts for YouTube videos.
Haven't reshared a lot of my stuff this year but I think this is one of the best things I've written this year 👇
"Yes, it ended one way – yet it could have been otherwise and the implication is, as true as this was for that time and that place, it remains equally true for us today." thehaunt.blog/2025/11/10/t...
December 25, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Haven't reshared a lot of my stuff this year but I think this is one of the best things I've written this year 👇
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"Yes, it ended one way – yet it could have been otherwise and the implication is, as true as this was for that time and that place, it remains equally true for us today." thehaunt.blog/2025/11/10/t...
November 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
"Yes, it ended one way – yet it could have been otherwise and the implication is, as true as this was for that time and that place, it remains equally true for us today." thehaunt.blog/2025/11/10/t...
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read thehaunt.blog plz
thelitcritguy
screams from the void
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November 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM
read thehaunt.blog plz
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Merry Christmas comrades. Remember the true reason for the season: defiant abundance in cold and austere times, sherry; and of course, communism.
December 25, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Merry Christmas comrades. Remember the true reason for the season: defiant abundance in cold and austere times, sherry; and of course, communism.
113 - It's a Wonderful Life Review!
Podcast Episode · Horror Vanguard · 04/12/2020 · 1h 17m
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December 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Here’s to 2026; may the fascists finally fall back into their pit, and may I crawl my way back out of mine.
A look back at 2025
Good fucking riddance
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December 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Here’s to 2026; may the fascists finally fall back into their pit, and may I crawl my way back out of mine.
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I highly recommend watching this segment, not just because the CBS News execs and the White House didn’t want you to, but because these men were tortured and they deserved to have their voices heard.
!! Here’s a link to full video of the 60 Minutes segment that Bari Weiss killed last minute, via @jasonparis.bsky.social:
is.gd/paU8Ko
(It was uploaded to the Global TV app in Canada, seemingly by accident, and has now been taken down)
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(It was uploaded to the Global TV app in Canada, seemingly by accident, and has now been taken down)
December 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I highly recommend watching this segment, not just because the CBS News execs and the White House didn’t want you to, but because these men were tortured and they deserved to have their voices heard.
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Nearly 900 copies given away so far 😌🫶
SMASHWORDS END OF YEAR SALE ❄️
You can get my entire body of work for free through January 1st. Every book, every short story, every collection, all for $0
Get it here: www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
You can get my entire body of work for free through January 1st. Every book, every short story, every collection, all for $0
Get it here: www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
December 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Nearly 900 copies given away so far 😌🫶
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Is buying us a coffee a thing you're inclined to do? Sure would be cool!
If you enjoy the show, throwing a few bucks our way to say, "thanks" would mean a lot. And if not, no sweat, we appreciate you anyway!
If you enjoy the show, throwing a few bucks our way to say, "thanks" would mean a lot. And if not, no sweat, we appreciate you anyway!
Workers' Lit
Workers’ Lit is a podcast about books, culture, and politics brought to you by Lenore, Aysha, Jen, and Jacob.Read good books, tell bad jokes, and fight for a better future!
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December 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Is buying us a coffee a thing you're inclined to do? Sure would be cool!
If you enjoy the show, throwing a few bucks our way to say, "thanks" would mean a lot. And if not, no sweat, we appreciate you anyway!
If you enjoy the show, throwing a few bucks our way to say, "thanks" would mean a lot. And if not, no sweat, we appreciate you anyway!
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It's my birthday in about a week
If you wanted to do something to celebrate, think about checking out the two short stories I had published this year. Thanks!
If you wanted to do something to celebrate, think about checking out the two short stories I had published this year. Thanks!
With "Blanquitos" being a late bloomer (pun intended), I can now make my Eligibility Post:
If you're reading for awards, please consider these two stories.
FYI even if you're not voting for awards, I'd be honored if you read these (links to follow)
If you're reading for awards, please consider these two stories.
FYI even if you're not voting for awards, I'd be honored if you read these (links to follow)
December 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
It's my birthday in about a week
If you wanted to do something to celebrate, think about checking out the two short stories I had published this year. Thanks!
If you wanted to do something to celebrate, think about checking out the two short stories I had published this year. Thanks!