Darius Jones
@dariusjones.bsky.social
Habitual writer. Cubicle poet. Transcendental Horror, Cosmic Horror, Dark Fantasy. Member: HWA, SFWA, SFPA. He/him. dariusjoneswriter.com
Come see me tonight at Elaine's in Alexandria, Virginia. I'll be doing a reading of my story "Turtles." More event details below. Hope you can make it!
October 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Come see me tonight at Elaine's in Alexandria, Virginia. I'll be doing a reading of my story "Turtles." More event details below. Hope you can make it!
It's here... My debut book, "The Book of Hours" is out today from @alienbuddhapress.bsky.social. It has 24 Dark Cosmic poems, one for every hour of the day. Get it here!
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The Book of Hours
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September 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
It's here... My debut book, "The Book of Hours" is out today from @alienbuddhapress.bsky.social. It has 24 Dark Cosmic poems, one for every hour of the day. Get it here!
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMY3ZKB...
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMY3ZKB...
Tomorrow, "The Book of Hours" will be out in the world. Already, advance reviews are coming in: “The Book of Hours interlaces artistry with science to create a nuanced collection that you can feel in your chest. It’s utterly majestic.” - Mercedes Murdock Yardley, three-time Bram Stoker Award winner.
September 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Tomorrow, "The Book of Hours" will be out in the world. Already, advance reviews are coming in: “The Book of Hours interlaces artistry with science to create a nuanced collection that you can feel in your chest. It’s utterly majestic.” - Mercedes Murdock Yardley, three-time Bram Stoker Award winner.
I had a GREAT time this afternoon in Baltimore with @nicolemwolverton.bsky.social and @douglasgwilym.bsky.social on this panel! Can't wait to be on stage with them again, it was so fun AND insightful...Also, a big thanks to M'Shai for keeping us on topic and asking some great questions. Good times!
As it turns out, the How Horror Healed Me panel at Baltimore Book Festival wasn't about mental health... still had a great time with @douglasgwilym.bsky.social & @dariusjones.bsky.social, with M'shai Dash moderating.
September 14, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I had a GREAT time this afternoon in Baltimore with @nicolemwolverton.bsky.social and @douglasgwilym.bsky.social on this panel! Can't wait to be on stage with them again, it was so fun AND insightful...Also, a big thanks to M'Shai for keeping us on topic and asking some great questions. Good times!
Next Saturday in Baltimore...Come join me, @nicolemwolverton.bsky.social, @douglasgwilym.bsky.social, and M'Shai Dash for a great conversation on "How Horror Healed Me." We're on at 1 p.m. at the Peabody Heights Brewery on the @sfwa.bsky.social Stage at the Baltimore Book Festival. See you there!
Woot! Finally bought my Amtrak tix for the Baltimore Book Fair on 9/13. I'll be panelling with @dariusjones.bsky.social, @douglasgwilym.bsky.social, & M’Shai Dash on How Horror Healed Me at 1PM, then signing copies of A Misfortune of Lake Monsters right afterward.
September 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Next Saturday in Baltimore...Come join me, @nicolemwolverton.bsky.social, @douglasgwilym.bsky.social, and M'Shai Dash for a great conversation on "How Horror Healed Me." We're on at 1 p.m. at the Peabody Heights Brewery on the @sfwa.bsky.social Stage at the Baltimore Book Festival. See you there!
It IS out of the bag... Coming to Baltimore soon (Sept. 13) to talk Horror, healing, and other visceral topics!
Guess it's out of the bag: I'll be a panelist at the Baltimore Book Festival again this year! Stop by the SFWA stage on Saturday, September 13 for the How Horror Healed Me panel, featuring @dariusjones.bsky.social @redlagoe.bsky.social @douglasgwilym.bsky.social & ME!
August 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
It IS out of the bag... Coming to Baltimore soon (Sept. 13) to talk Horror, healing, and other visceral topics!
Been awhile since I posted here...But I have some big news: I am delighted to announce that my first book "The Book of Hours," will debut Sept. 16 with AlienBuddha Press. It contains 24 poems, one for every hour of the day. Looking forward to sharing it with all of you! It's got a lot of me in it.
August 21, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Been awhile since I posted here...But I have some big news: I am delighted to announce that my first book "The Book of Hours," will debut Sept. 16 with AlienBuddha Press. It contains 24 poems, one for every hour of the day. Looking forward to sharing it with all of you! It's got a lot of me in it.
I will appear on the panel “Cosmic Horror: Beyond Lovecraft” June 15 at 10 a.m. at StokerCon. Also appearing are: @horrormistress.bsky.social, @anndavilacardinal.bsky.social, and @johnlangan.bsky.social. @mothman13.bsky.social will moderate. So special to share the stage with such a talented group!
June 11, 2025 at 3:45 AM
I will appear on the panel “Cosmic Horror: Beyond Lovecraft” June 15 at 10 a.m. at StokerCon. Also appearing are: @horrormistress.bsky.social, @anndavilacardinal.bsky.social, and @johnlangan.bsky.social. @mothman13.bsky.social will moderate. So special to share the stage with such a talented group!
VERY pleased to announce that I will be doing a reading alongside the talented and inimitable writers @rachelharrison.bsky.social and @ryanmarie47.bsky.social at StokerCon! The reading will be June 14 at 9:00 a.m. More details on my StokerCon schedule here: dariusjoneswriter.com/appearances/
June 4, 2025 at 10:32 PM
VERY pleased to announce that I will be doing a reading alongside the talented and inimitable writers @rachelharrison.bsky.social and @ryanmarie47.bsky.social at StokerCon! The reading will be June 14 at 9:00 a.m. More details on my StokerCon schedule here: dariusjoneswriter.com/appearances/
Digging into this WIP again... 2,500 words added to "TPD" today. This world-building section fits nicely between these two chapters of "plot." ...Feeling good about it!
May 18, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Digging into this WIP again... 2,500 words added to "TPD" today. This world-building section fits nicely between these two chapters of "plot." ...Feeling good about it!
Added 1,459 words to WIP "TPD" today. Also, got a short poem (98 words) called "The Silent Chord" down, from out of nowhere. Not too bad!
March 30, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Added 1,459 words to WIP "TPD" today. Also, got a short poem (98 words) called "The Silent Chord" down, from out of nowhere. Not too bad!
Today: Writing angry...AND getting the movie in my head down on the page...the only way to be! Added 1,703 words to my WIP "TPD." Not bad!
March 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Today: Writing angry...AND getting the movie in my head down on the page...the only way to be! Added 1,703 words to my WIP "TPD." Not bad!
Added 1,387 words to my WIP today that I'm calling "TPD" for now. The running total is now 23,642 words. Also, wrote a poem (more on that later...).
March 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Added 1,387 words to my WIP today that I'm calling "TPD" for now. The running total is now 23,642 words. Also, wrote a poem (more on that later...).
There are those of us who still “believe” in science. If our world suffers from anything right now, it’s a lack of evidence-based decision making. Anyway, my latest story here is about a fanatic who feels differently—and is willing to do something about it: www.timberghostpress.com/blog/turtles...
"Turtles" by Darius Jones
All this endless repetition—this breeding and proliferating and explosion of new realities—ends tonight. It’s true you can’t go back in time, but you can change the past. You can. Listen! We...
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March 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
There are those of us who still “believe” in science. If our world suffers from anything right now, it’s a lack of evidence-based decision making. Anyway, my latest story here is about a fanatic who feels differently—and is willing to do something about it: www.timberghostpress.com/blog/turtles...
Before another day passes by, a big congratulations to all of you who made the Bram Stoker Awards Final Ballot! Lots of great names and great works on the list.
February 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Before another day passes by, a big congratulations to all of you who made the Bram Stoker Awards Final Ballot! Lots of great names and great works on the list.
I added 1,903 words to my WIP "TPD" today. The work now stands at 22,206 words and the first chapter is now done. Onward!
February 23, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I added 1,903 words to my WIP "TPD" today. The work now stands at 22,206 words and the first chapter is now done. Onward!
I added 1,745 words to my WIP "TPD" today. The work now stands at 20,303 words. Getting over 20K is...good. Onwards!
February 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I added 1,745 words to my WIP "TPD" today. The work now stands at 20,303 words. Getting over 20K is...good. Onwards!
Today, I finally pulled two poems “wet and wriggling” out of the darkness. “Osaka Angel” stands at 57 lines, 374 words. “Du Fu,” stands at 42 lines, 323 words. Both were very intense, emotional writing experiences written in my cubicle while listening to my headphones. Gotta let them sit now.
February 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Today, I finally pulled two poems “wet and wriggling” out of the darkness. “Osaka Angel” stands at 57 lines, 374 words. “Du Fu,” stands at 42 lines, 323 words. Both were very intense, emotional writing experiences written in my cubicle while listening to my headphones. Gotta let them sit now.
Despite all worldly obstacles, I added 2,428 words to my WIP called "TPD" today. The work now stands at 18,604 words. Down this dune and onto the barren flatlands, at last... Onward!
February 9, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Despite all worldly obstacles, I added 2,428 words to my WIP called "TPD" today. The work now stands at 18,604 words. Down this dune and onto the barren flatlands, at last... Onward!
I will be participating in a Poetry Open Mic night this Friday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. At St. Elmo's Cafe in Alexandria on MOUNT VERNON Ave. I will debut 1 poem and there will be plenty of other poets reading, too. Come on down and (temporarily) leave all your your worries behind.
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February 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I will be participating in a Poetry Open Mic night this Friday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. At St. Elmo's Cafe in Alexandria on MOUNT VERNON Ave. I will debut 1 poem and there will be plenty of other poets reading, too. Come on down and (temporarily) leave all your your worries behind.
www.stelmoscoffeepub.com
www.stelmoscoffeepub.com
Want to support an up-and-coming writer? Someone who is wrapping up a Sci-Fi time travel series? Here's your chance! Head over to Kickstarter and pledge (what you can) to @mamcbeth.bsky.social's Sphere Saga, Book 4. Here's the link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/mam... And Congrats, Michelle!
The Sphere Saga: The Shape Of Time
The Sphere Saga is coming to an end with book 4: The Shape Of Time.
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February 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Want to support an up-and-coming writer? Someone who is wrapping up a Sci-Fi time travel series? Here's your chance! Head over to Kickstarter and pledge (what you can) to @mamcbeth.bsky.social's Sphere Saga, Book 4. Here's the link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/mam... And Congrats, Michelle!
Added 3,219 words to my WIP today called "TPD." The work now stands at 16,163 words. More rolling around in the whipping desert wind with these two...Good times! Onward!
February 2, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Added 3,219 words to my WIP today called "TPD." The work now stands at 16,163 words. More rolling around in the whipping desert wind with these two...Good times! Onward!
Happy to announce my new poem "Celestial Worm" was accepted by Star*Line Magazine. It will appear there later this year. It will be my 3rd poem published by that publication. This one is about a earthworm "mirrored" by a worm in space... Always a good feeling to get another poem out in the world!
January 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Happy to announce my new poem "Celestial Worm" was accepted by Star*Line Magazine. It will appear there later this year. It will be my 3rd poem published by that publication. This one is about a earthworm "mirrored" by a worm in space... Always a good feeling to get another poem out in the world!
A HUGE Congrats to @pedroiniguez.bsky.social and his poetry collection "Mexicans on the Moon" making the preliminary ballot for the Stokers this year. I've been following his writing for some time now and it's gratifying to see this next step in his journey. Good luck, Pedro!
January 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
A HUGE Congrats to @pedroiniguez.bsky.social and his poetry collection "Mexicans on the Moon" making the preliminary ballot for the Stokers this year. I've been following his writing for some time now and it's gratifying to see this next step in his journey. Good luck, Pedro!
Added 3,879 words to my WIP today called "TPD." Work now stands at a total of 12,947 words. It was good to pass the 10K milestone and get down a solid fight scene (with swords). Onward!
January 26, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Added 3,879 words to my WIP today called "TPD." Work now stands at a total of 12,947 words. It was good to pass the 10K milestone and get down a solid fight scene (with swords). Onward!