Peter M. Mangiaracina
@iclaudius.bsky.social
The world is strange. Especially if you see it through my eyes. Writer of surreal fiction. Everyone carries the seeds of madness. Sometimes they sprout. peterinyourface.com
Sometimes, love doesn’t rest easy. My story Tunnel of Love—coming soon in Stygian Lepus Magazine, Issue 30.
November 4, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Sometimes, love doesn’t rest easy. My story Tunnel of Love—coming soon in Stygian Lepus Magazine, Issue 30.
My story “Burn Patterns” appears in the newly released PATTERNS anthology from Bag of Bones Press—now available in paperback on Amazon.
📖 PATTERNS – Bag of Bones Press Anthology (Amazon)
#horrorfiction #shortstories #writerslife #publication #darkfiction #BurnPatterns #BagOfBonesPress
📖 PATTERNS – Bag of Bones Press Anthology (Amazon)
#horrorfiction #shortstories #writerslife #publication #darkfiction #BurnPatterns #BagOfBonesPress
July 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
My story “Burn Patterns” appears in the newly released PATTERNS anthology from Bag of Bones Press—now available in paperback on Amazon.
📖 PATTERNS – Bag of Bones Press Anthology (Amazon)
#horrorfiction #shortstories #writerslife #publication #darkfiction #BurnPatterns #BagOfBonesPress
📖 PATTERNS – Bag of Bones Press Anthology (Amazon)
#horrorfiction #shortstories #writerslife #publication #darkfiction #BurnPatterns #BagOfBonesPress
This is the cover for the upcoming anthology, Patterns from @bagbonespress. My story, Burn Patterns, is included. The book will be available in paperback and e-book formats in July.
#WritingCommunity #Anthology #ShortStory #BagBonesPress
#WritingCommunity #Anthology #ShortStory #BagBonesPress
June 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This is the cover for the upcoming anthology, Patterns from @bagbonespress. My story, Burn Patterns, is included. The book will be available in paperback and e-book formats in July.
#WritingCommunity #Anthology #ShortStory #BagBonesPress
#WritingCommunity #Anthology #ShortStory #BagBonesPress
My short story Burn Patterns has been accepted for the anthology Patterns by Bag of Bones Press! Coming soon.
Burn Patterns follows a man who begins receiving cryptic messages in his notebook—and on his toast.
#writingcommunity #BagOfBonesPress #ShortStory
Burn Patterns follows a man who begins receiving cryptic messages in his notebook—and on his toast.
#writingcommunity #BagOfBonesPress #ShortStory
June 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
My short story Burn Patterns has been accepted for the anthology Patterns by Bag of Bones Press! Coming soon.
Burn Patterns follows a man who begins receiving cryptic messages in his notebook—and on his toast.
#writingcommunity #BagOfBonesPress #ShortStory
Burn Patterns follows a man who begins receiving cryptic messages in his notebook—and on his toast.
#writingcommunity #BagOfBonesPress #ShortStory
Got my physical copy of Stygian Lepus magazine, issue number 23, where my story, Not for Me the Grinding, appears. Adding it to my collection.
#amwriting #WritingCommunity #Horror #Fiction
#amwriting #WritingCommunity #Horror #Fiction
March 31, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Got my physical copy of Stygian Lepus magazine, issue number 23, where my story, Not for Me the Grinding, appears. Adding it to my collection.
#amwriting #WritingCommunity #Horror #Fiction
#amwriting #WritingCommunity #Horror #Fiction
March 19, 2025 at 7:22 AM
March 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I’m past the days of engaging with Trump supporters who, when confronted with facts, call you a cunt. My strategy is just to sit back and watch as Mar-a-Lardo comes for their Social Security, free lunches for their children, daycare programs, etc. They asked for it.
Fuck Trump
Fuck Trump
March 15, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I’m past the days of engaging with Trump supporters who, when confronted with facts, call you a cunt. My strategy is just to sit back and watch as Mar-a-Lardo comes for their Social Security, free lunches for their children, daycare programs, etc. They asked for it.
Fuck Trump
Fuck Trump
My flash fiction piece, psychopomp, will be published by flash phantoms at the end of March. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #FlashFiction
March 12, 2025 at 12:07 PM
My flash fiction piece, psychopomp, will be published by flash phantoms at the end of March. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #FlashFiction
Still no takers on my bridge. Wouldn’t you like to own your own bridge? All offers will be entertained with scrutiny and eager nodding of head.
March 9, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Still no takers on my bridge. Wouldn’t you like to own your own bridge? All offers will be entertained with scrutiny and eager nodding of head.
Story Ideas
Story ideas are everywhere—sometimes we just need to know where to look. Over the next few tweets, I’ll share some places to find inspiration for your next story. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity
Story ideas are everywhere—sometimes we just need to know where to look. Over the next few tweets, I’ll share some places to find inspiration for your next story. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity
March 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Story Ideas
Story ideas are everywhere—sometimes we just need to know where to look. Over the next few tweets, I’ll share some places to find inspiration for your next story. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity
Story ideas are everywhere—sometimes we just need to know where to look. Over the next few tweets, I’ll share some places to find inspiration for your next story. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity
Read It Out Loud
Hearing your story exposes clunky sentences, awkward pacing, and unnatural dialogue. Reading out loud turns your inner critic into your best editor. #WritingCommunity
Hearing your story exposes clunky sentences, awkward pacing, and unnatural dialogue. Reading out loud turns your inner critic into your best editor. #WritingCommunity
March 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Read It Out Loud
Hearing your story exposes clunky sentences, awkward pacing, and unnatural dialogue. Reading out loud turns your inner critic into your best editor. #WritingCommunity
Hearing your story exposes clunky sentences, awkward pacing, and unnatural dialogue. Reading out loud turns your inner critic into your best editor. #WritingCommunity
Strengthen Dialogue
In revisions, read dialogue out loud. Does it sound natural for each character? Does it reveal more than it says? Authentic dialogue is a game-changer. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
In revisions, read dialogue out loud. Does it sound natural for each character? Does it reveal more than it says? Authentic dialogue is a game-changer. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
March 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Strengthen Dialogue
In revisions, read dialogue out loud. Does it sound natural for each character? Does it reveal more than it says? Authentic dialogue is a game-changer. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
In revisions, read dialogue out loud. Does it sound natural for each character? Does it reveal more than it says? Authentic dialogue is a game-changer. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Cut What Doesn’t Serve
In revision, be ruthless. If a scene doesn’t advance the plot or reveal character, it has to go—no matter how well-written it is. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
In revision, be ruthless. If a scene doesn’t advance the plot or reveal character, it has to go—no matter how well-written it is. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
March 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Cut What Doesn’t Serve
In revision, be ruthless. If a scene doesn’t advance the plot or reveal character, it has to go—no matter how well-written it is. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
In revision, be ruthless. If a scene doesn’t advance the plot or reveal character, it has to go—no matter how well-written it is. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Focus on Character Arcs
In revision, ask: Does your protagonist change by the end? Is their arc believable and satisfying? Characters who grow leave a lasting impact. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
In revision, ask: Does your protagonist change by the end? Is their arc believable and satisfying? Characters who grow leave a lasting impact. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
March 7, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Focus on Character Arcs
In revision, ask: Does your protagonist change by the end? Is their arc believable and satisfying? Characters who grow leave a lasting impact. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
In revision, ask: Does your protagonist change by the end? Is their arc believable and satisfying? Characters who grow leave a lasting impact. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Start with Structure
When revising a short story, begin with the big picture. Does every scene serve the plot? Are the stakes clear? Structure first, sentences later. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
When revising a short story, begin with the big picture. Does every scene serve the plot? Are the stakes clear? Structure first, sentences later. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
March 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Start with Structure
When revising a short story, begin with the big picture. Does every scene serve the plot? Are the stakes clear? Structure first, sentences later. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
When revising a short story, begin with the big picture. Does every scene serve the plot? Are the stakes clear? Structure first, sentences later. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
I’m no expert—just a writer learning as I go. I’ll be sharing some thoughts on revising short stories based on what I’ve read and what I’ve picked up in classes. Hope it helps, and feel free to share your tips too! #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
March 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I’m no expert—just a writer learning as I go. I’ll be sharing some thoughts on revising short stories based on what I’ve read and what I’ve picked up in classes. Hope it helps, and feel free to share your tips too! #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Actions Reveal Character
What a character does—especially under pressure—reveals who they really are. Words are easy. Actions are truth. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
What a character does—especially under pressure—reveals who they really are. Words are easy. Actions are truth. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
March 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Actions Reveal Character
What a character does—especially under pressure—reveals who they really are. Words are easy. Actions are truth. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
What a character does—especially under pressure—reveals who they really are. Words are easy. Actions are truth. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Motivation is Everything
A character’s choices should always come back to what they want—freedom, revenge, love, redemption. Clear motives turn actions into a story. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
A character’s choices should always come back to what they want—freedom, revenge, love, redemption. Clear motives turn actions into a story. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
March 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Motivation is Everything
A character’s choices should always come back to what they want—freedom, revenge, love, redemption. Clear motives turn actions into a story. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
A character’s choices should always come back to what they want—freedom, revenge, love, redemption. Clear motives turn actions into a story. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Vulnerability Creates Connection
“We remember characters who hurt, who doubt, who want something desperately. Vulnerability turns a name on a page into a person we care about. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
“We remember characters who hurt, who doubt, who want something desperately. Vulnerability turns a name on a page into a person we care about. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
March 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Vulnerability Creates Connection
“We remember characters who hurt, who doubt, who want something desperately. Vulnerability turns a name on a page into a person we care about. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
“We remember characters who hurt, who doubt, who want something desperately. Vulnerability turns a name on a page into a person we care about. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Contradictions Make Characters Real
A ruthless killer who feeds stray cats. A cynical detective who still believes in justice. Contradictions make characters feel human. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
A ruthless killer who feeds stray cats. A cynical detective who still believes in justice. Contradictions make characters feel human. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
March 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Contradictions Make Characters Real
A ruthless killer who feeds stray cats. A cynical detective who still believes in justice. Contradictions make characters feel human. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
A ruthless killer who feeds stray cats. A cynical detective who still believes in justice. Contradictions make characters feel human. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Flaws Make Characters Memorable
“Perfect characters are forgettable. It’s the flaws—their doubts, mistakes, and struggles—that make them unforgettable. Embrace the imperfections. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
“Perfect characters are forgettable. It’s the flaws—their doubts, mistakes, and struggles—that make them unforgettable. Embrace the imperfections. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
March 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Flaws Make Characters Memorable
“Perfect characters are forgettable. It’s the flaws—their doubts, mistakes, and struggles—that make them unforgettable. Embrace the imperfections. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
“Perfect characters are forgettable. It’s the flaws—their doubts, mistakes, and struggles—that make them unforgettable. Embrace the imperfections. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Characters are the heart of any story. They drive the plot, evoke emotion, and stay with readers long after the last page. Let’s talk about what makes characters unforgettable. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity
March 1, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Characters are the heart of any story. They drive the plot, evoke emotion, and stay with readers long after the last page. Let’s talk about what makes characters unforgettable. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity
The Right Yes is Coming
“One day, a ‘yes’ will make you forget a hundred ‘no’s. Keep writing. Keep submitting. The right acceptance is worth the wait. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity”
“One day, a ‘yes’ will make you forget a hundred ‘no’s. Keep writing. Keep submitting. The right acceptance is worth the wait. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity”
March 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The Right Yes is Coming
“One day, a ‘yes’ will make you forget a hundred ‘no’s. Keep writing. Keep submitting. The right acceptance is worth the wait. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity”
“One day, a ‘yes’ will make you forget a hundred ‘no’s. Keep writing. Keep submitting. The right acceptance is worth the wait. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity”
Rejection Hurts, But It’s Not the End
Rejection stings, no doubt. Allow yourself to feel it, then get back up. The only failed writer is the one who stops writing. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity
Rejection stings, no doubt. Allow yourself to feel it, then get back up. The only failed writer is the one who stops writing. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity
March 1, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Rejection Hurts, But It’s Not the End
Rejection stings, no doubt. Allow yourself to feel it, then get back up. The only failed writer is the one who stops writing. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity
Rejection stings, no doubt. Allow yourself to feel it, then get back up. The only failed writer is the one who stops writing. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity