David Busboom
@davidbusboom.bsky.social
Horror writer, science editor, dinosaur/bird enthusiast, husband, dog dad. Author of EVERY CRAWLING, PUTRID THING (JournalStone 2022). HWA and CSE member. Anti-fascist. He/him.
https://davidbusboom.com/
Cover art: @flancortes
Profile pic: Don Noble
https://davidbusboom.com/
Cover art: @flancortes
Profile pic: Don Noble
Bucket O' Blood had one of my favorite books in stock, The Thing was playing at Kuma's Corner, and I finally tried the Ozzy burger (a ridiculous and delicious monstrosity that I will likely never have again but do not regret).
September 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Bucket O' Blood had one of my favorite books in stock, The Thing was playing at Kuma's Corner, and I finally tried the Ozzy burger (a ridiculous and delicious monstrosity that I will likely never have again but do not regret).
Thinking of @lairdbarron.bsky.social at tonight's work event.
July 17, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Thinking of @lairdbarron.bsky.social at tonight's work event.
Thinking of @michaelwehunt.bsky.social at tonight's work event.
July 15, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Thinking of @michaelwehunt.bsky.social at tonight's work event.
Biollante rages impotently against the wildfire haze.
June 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Biollante rages impotently against the wildfire haze.
Day 2 in Chicago concludes with a visit to my favorite bookstore in town (and perhaps in the state), Bucket O' Blood Books & Records. Hadn't been in a couple of years, and it was nice to be back.
March 26, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Day 2 in Chicago concludes with a visit to my favorite bookstore in town (and perhaps in the state), Bucket O' Blood Books & Records. Hadn't been in a couple of years, and it was nice to be back.
Day 2 in Chicago off to an excellent start at Kuma's Corner, my new favorite bar in the city.
March 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Day 2 in Chicago off to an excellent start at Kuma's Corner, my new favorite bar in the city.
Last night I returned to one of my favorite music venues on the planet, Reggie's in Chicago, and saw Professor Emeritus, CASTLE RAT, and SATAN. For the Realm!
March 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Last night I returned to one of my favorite music venues on the planet, Reggie's in Chicago, and saw Professor Emeritus, CASTLE RAT, and SATAN. For the Realm!
Excellent day in Chicago so far. Soon: CASTLE RAT & SATAN.
March 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Excellent day in Chicago so far. Soon: CASTLE RAT & SATAN.
Meta used my story "From the Dusty Mesa" (and everything else in @eddiegenerous.bsky.social's awesome gothic horror anthology HAUNTED ARE THESE HOUSES) to train its AI. Fuck Meta.
March 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Meta used my story "From the Dusty Mesa" (and everything else in @eddiegenerous.bsky.social's awesome gothic horror anthology HAUNTED ARE THESE HOUSES) to train its AI. Fuck Meta.
In the summer of 2023 I did a series of pencil sketches of anthropomorphized reptile pirates, most of them with accompanying biographical notes. I'm not much of an artist, but I'd like to do something more with these, maybe make a set of prints or coloring pages. I've got 8 total so far.
November 17, 2024 at 8:50 PM
In the summer of 2023 I did a series of pencil sketches of anthropomorphized reptile pirates, most of them with accompanying biographical notes. I'm not much of an artist, but I'd like to do something more with these, maybe make a set of prints or coloring pages. I've got 8 total so far.
This book was a white whale for me, too!
May 18, 2024 at 10:52 AM
This book was a white whale for me, too!
Dinner and drinks at Portland's oldest restaurant (Huber's, est. 1879). Holy shit is this good.
May 6, 2024 at 3:34 AM
Dinner and drinks at Portland's oldest restaurant (Huber's, est. 1879). Holy shit is this good.
Powell's haul (continuing an amazing day in PDX):
May 6, 2024 at 12:10 AM
Powell's haul (continuing an amazing day in PDX):
First day in Portland, OR off to a great start. I already feel like I could move here.
May 5, 2024 at 4:46 PM
First day in Portland, OR off to a great start. I already feel like I could move here.
And Penny is jealous.
April 24, 2024 at 12:27 PM
And Penny is jealous.
My wife got herself a man who can do both.
April 24, 2024 at 12:23 PM
My wife got herself a man who can do both.
About to participate in one of my favorite annual local events.
April 19, 2024 at 6:18 PM
About to participate in one of my favorite annual local events.
The sweet baby princess in question:
April 18, 2024 at 1:14 AM
The sweet baby princess in question:
Took my wife out for birthday dinner in Tinley Park tonight. The bisque was the highlight, but that is in no way meant to denigrate the quality of the steak and lobster. It was just a truly exceptional soup.
April 17, 2024 at 1:45 AM
Took my wife out for birthday dinner in Tinley Park tonight. The bisque was the highlight, but that is in no way meant to denigrate the quality of the steak and lobster. It was just a truly exceptional soup.
Today the moon will eclipse the sun, plunging swaths of the land into a nightlike darkness, sending animals and certain weak-minded people into a confused panic.
It's also the second anniversary of my debut collection, EVERY CRAWLING, PUTRID THING. What a wonderful birthday for my hideous brood.
It's also the second anniversary of my debut collection, EVERY CRAWLING, PUTRID THING. What a wonderful birthday for my hideous brood.
April 8, 2024 at 1:22 PM
Today the moon will eclipse the sun, plunging swaths of the land into a nightlike darkness, sending animals and certain weak-minded people into a confused panic.
It's also the second anniversary of my debut collection, EVERY CRAWLING, PUTRID THING. What a wonderful birthday for my hideous brood.
It's also the second anniversary of my debut collection, EVERY CRAWLING, PUTRID THING. What a wonderful birthday for my hideous brood.
G Squad assemble!
April 2, 2024 at 7:47 PM
G Squad assemble!
Had a good time with the guys this weekend vying for control of Arrakis.
March 31, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Had a good time with the guys this weekend vying for control of Arrakis.
Don Noble is a helluva guy and a helluvan artist. He was on my hope list of cover artists from the beginning and when my publisher confirmed he'd do the cover of my debut collection I was over the moon. I love the eyes on this guy, the way his face kinda looks like my dad's somehow, the shadows....
February 10, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Don Noble is a helluva guy and a helluvan artist. He was on my hope list of cover artists from the beginning and when my publisher confirmed he'd do the cover of my debut collection I was over the moon. I love the eyes on this guy, the way his face kinda looks like my dad's somehow, the shadows....
Father-in-law took me out to check his duck boxes and we found this lovely squatter. Took these pics and left them in peace.
January 20, 2024 at 11:06 PM
Father-in-law took me out to check his duck boxes and we found this lovely squatter. Took these pics and left them in peace.
It's a bird-feet-and-a-Bloody-Maria day.
January 13, 2024 at 9:27 PM
It's a bird-feet-and-a-Bloody-Maria day.