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Jon Bassoff
@jonbassoff.bsky.social
Gothic-noir writer of The Memory Ward and Beneath Cruel Waters. It's never dark enough.
#booksky #horror #scifi #crimefiction #mystery
Instead of focusing on the things that tear us apart, let’s focus on the things that unite us like immigration and abortion.
October 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
My therapist recommended that I pick up some positive habits to improve my mental health. I'm leaning toward starting cigarette smoking. Any downsides to this? I can't think of any of the top of my head but wanted to make sure.
October 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I've been taking a lot of abuse online and in the newspapers for the recent revelation (unsubstantiated) that my mother still cuts the crusts off my sandwiches every day. As if I can help it that my mommy loves me! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.
September 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM
My agent and publisher have been pleading with me to become more focused on a particular literary genre. What they don't know is that I've always written in a specific genre: POST-INDUSTRIAL GOTHIC HORROR WITH DYSTOPIAN, SCI-FI, AND SURREALISTIC ELEMENTS SET TO LIONEL RICHIE'S VOCALS.
September 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I'm teaching a four-week course on unsavory protagonists (my one area of expertise) at the Lighthouse Writers Workshop in Denver. It starts on Wednesday, September 17th. I'd love for you to join! lighthousewriters.org/workshop/4-w...
September 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I was flattered when a "fan" told me that she had read every single one of my novels. But then I was distressed when she told me that the only reason she kept reading them was to see if I'd finally write a good one.
September 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Explore @Gabino_Iglesias’s review of THE MEMORY WARD by @jonbassoff (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:iqsyanulmvdw5etvfrcoactl" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@jonbassoff.bsky.social): “If you like them strange and enjoy stories that hold the most important answers until the very end, you should definitely spend some time in Bethlam.”
The Memory Ward by Jon Bassoff: Review by Gabino Iglesias
The Memory Ward, Jon Bassoff (Blackstone 979-8-21291-210-5, $28.99, 256pp, hc) March 2025. Jon Bassoff’s The Memory Ward pulls read­ers into a somewhat familiar world reminis­cent of the creepy, pl…
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September 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
My agent submitting my latest to publishers is a very similar experience to my high school prom when I asked over two hundred fifty girls before one of them said yes.
July 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
THE MEMORY WARD is on the TOP of the best summer reads by Colorado authors (because they listed the books alphabetically by author's name). I'm proud to join my friends @erikatwurth.bsky.social and @christopherransom.bsky.social on this list.
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July 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Seemingly ignored with all of this Jeffrey Epstein stuff and the death of Hulk Hogan etc. is that my birthday is coming up in March. Not one person has mentioned that on social media.
July 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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A new This Is Horror newsletter has dropped. Includes one sentence story planning (inspired by @rossjefferyauthor.bsky.social), Jon Bassoff (@jonbassoff.bsky.social) on The Memory Ward, and Josh Curran (@jaycey589.bsky.social) on narrating Daddy's Boy.

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One Sentence Story Planning | Jon Bassoff Talks about The Memory Ward | Josh Curran on Narrating Daddy's Boy
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July 24, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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New episode alert! I was fortunate to read The Memory Ward by @jonbassoff.bsky.social and interview him at an in-store event. About 18 minutes of that audio survived, so we recreated the magic a few weeks later. Have a listen to the latest Dog-eared Nightmares: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/les...
Jon Bassoff - The Memory Ward by Dog-eared Nightmares: A Horror Fiction Podcast
Jon Bassoff joined me to discuss his excellent new novel, The Memory Ward. This was my first attempt at live recording at an event and, well, I got part of it. Jon was kind enough to come back onto th...
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May 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Now that the first leg of The Memory Ward book tour is finished, I'm beginning the second. Yes, I've fallen on hard times, but I will survive. I'm relatively sure of it.
May 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Today's treat on This Is Horror Podcast Patreon, submit questions for Jon Bassoff (@jonbassoff.bsky.social), author of Corrosion, The Memory Ward, Beneath Cruel Waters, and many other great books.

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April 28, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Wait, am I the only person who swipes other people's take-out orders from restaurants to save a buck here and there? And is this unethical?
April 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Got to hang out with @jonbassoff.bsky.social last night. We chatted about his outstanding novel, The Memory Ward, at a packed Lark and Owl. Thanks to @ryanb4890.bsky.social and @gabino.bsky.social for supporting!
April 13, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Never, ever give up. Unless things get difficult.
--Jon Bassoff
April 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Random question of the day. What song have you listened to the most in your life? For me, it's Springsteen's "Thunder Road" by a lot.
April 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Help!!! I'm looking for a summer job to supplement my teaching and writing income. I'm thinking of becoming a commercial pilot. I don't have any experience, but I've taken many flights and am a fast learner. Please DM me if you have any leads. Thanks in advance!!!
March 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I feel wonderful when somebody gives my novel a great review, but I also take perverse pleasure when somebody hates the story because writing novels is tortuous, and I like people to share in my misery.
March 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
On Wednesday night, I'll be at Romero's in Lafayette, CO reading with @mariakelson.bsky.social and @jenniferkmorita.bsky.social. Come on by, grab a beer, and listen to some tales of madness and mayhem! 6:30-7:30.
March 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Big event tomorrow night @boulderbookstore.bsky.social! Come on down! Live on the radio @kgnu.bsky.social (which is a shame because my natural beauty will be wasted on the listeners).
March 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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One week from today! Hope to see you there! @mariakelson.bsky.social @jonbassoff.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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If you love strange, haunting settings, the books on this list are for you (@jonbassoff.bsky.social) buff.ly/AJjylkL
8 Novels Set in Strange Unsettling Towns That Will Haunt You  - Electric Literature
The quietest places often hide the darkest secrets
electricliterature.com
March 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM