Jon McGoran
@jonmcgoran.bsky.social
Writer/Developmental Editor. Author of 11 novels, SF, Clifi, thrillers, including The Price of Everything, out now from Solaris Books, plus Spliced, Splintered & Spiked YA/SF as well as Drift, Deadout & Dust Up. He/him.
www.jonmcgoran.com
www.jonmcgoran.com
Pinned
What if an asteroid didn’t kill the dinosaurs, they were all called up to heaven? Would we call it ...The VelociRapture?
November 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
What if an asteroid didn’t kill the dinosaurs, they were all called up to heaven? Would we call it ...The VelociRapture?
“Scientists involved in tracking the virus say they don't have good visibility into what's happening in animals or humans...'Much of that infrastructure has been either completely closed down or significantly hampered,' under the Trump administration."
Bird flu surges among poultry amid a scaled back federal response
Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response.
www.npr.org
November 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
“Scientists involved in tracking the virus say they don't have good visibility into what's happening in animals or humans...'Much of that infrastructure has been either completely closed down or significantly hampered,' under the Trump administration."
Han Solo has already taken down one Greedo, maybe he can help us with this one…
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Harrison Ford says Trump’s assault on climate policy ‘scares the shit out of me’
Indiana Jones star calls US president one of history’s greatest criminals for attacks on science and boosting of fossil fuels
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Han Solo has already taken down one Greedo, maybe he can help us with this one…
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ThePriceofEverything
Amazon Outage Forces Hundreds of Websites Offline for Hours www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/b...
Amazon Outage Forces Hundreds of Websites Offline for Hours www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/b...
Amazon Outage Forces Hundreds of Websites Offline for Hours
www.nytimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:05 AM
#ThePriceofEverything
Amazon Outage Forces Hundreds of Websites Offline for Hours www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/b...
Amazon Outage Forces Hundreds of Websites Offline for Hours www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/b...
This just in from the Apt Metaphor Department...
www.rawstory.com/trump-white-...
www.rawstory.com/trump-white-...
October 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
This just in from the Apt Metaphor Department...
www.rawstory.com/trump-white-...
www.rawstory.com/trump-white-...
The fact that we’re having this conversation is proof that protest is critical, but we are where we are, so be careful out there everybody
What to know about legal rights and safety risks at "No Kings" protests
Use these expert tips to prepare for a demonstration.
www.axios.com
October 18, 2025 at 1:51 AM
The fact that we’re having this conversation is proof that protest is critical, but we are where we are, so be careful out there everybody
I think we owe JD Vance an apology. I and many others have criticized him for being Trump’s VP after calling him “America’s Hitler,” but it is increasingly clear that he meant that as a compliment.
JD Vance brushes off racist texts by adults in Republican group chat as ‘what kids do’
Vice-president downplays messages such as ‘I love Hitler’ in chat by 24 to 35-year-olds to ‘stupid jokes’
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I think we owe JD Vance an apology. I and many others have criticized him for being Trump’s VP after calling him “America’s Hitler,” but it is increasingly clear that he meant that as a compliment.
Apart from anything else, I really wish football announcers would stop using the phrase "explosive runs."
October 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Apart from anything else, I really wish football announcers would stop using the phrase "explosive runs."
Ugh! Bad news for libraries… And authors, readers, publishers…
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Baker & Taylor Prepares Plan to Shut Down
At a town hall yesterday, B&T owner and CEO Aman Kochar announced that following the termination of the ReaderLink acquisition deal, he does not see a path to keep the library wholesaler in business.
www.publishersweekly.com
October 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Ugh! Bad news for libraries… And authors, readers, publishers…
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
It’s Collingswood Book Festival day! See you there!
COLLINGSWOOD BOOK FESTIVAL
www.collingswoodbookfestival.com
October 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It’s Collingswood Book Festival day! See you there!
Reposted by Jon McGoran
It’s a bad look.
October 1, 2025 at 12:14 PM
It’s a bad look.
Caper vs. Heist? The debate continues, with @franwilde.bsky.social, @almakatsu.bsky.social & @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social, over at @crimereads.bsky.social!
Meanwhile at @crimereads.bsky.social @franwilde.bsky.social asks me, @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social & @jonmcgoran.bsky.social what's the dif betw a caper & a heist to celebrate her new book A PHILOSOPHY OF THIEVES crimereads.com/heist-or-cap...
Heist or Caper: Where Do You Stand?
If you’re hosting a literary dinner and want quick tinder to start a fired-up dinner table discussion among your guests, you have a number of options… the correct pronunciation of gif, the a…
crimereads.com
September 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Caper vs. Heist? The debate continues, with @franwilde.bsky.social, @almakatsu.bsky.social & @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social, over at @crimereads.bsky.social!
Reposted by Jon McGoran
“Gritty future-noir, a sci-fi novel with a thriller’s pacing...Highly recommended.” —@edashtonwriting.bsky.social , author of MICKEY7 - the book behind major motion picture MICKEY17
Out now, @jonmcgoran.bsky.social 's CliFi thriller THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING! geni.us/priceofe
Out now, @jonmcgoran.bsky.social 's CliFi thriller THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING! geni.us/priceofe
September 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
“Gritty future-noir, a sci-fi novel with a thriller’s pacing...Highly recommended.” —@edashtonwriting.bsky.social , author of MICKEY7 - the book behind major motion picture MICKEY17
Out now, @jonmcgoran.bsky.social 's CliFi thriller THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING! geni.us/priceofe
Out now, @jonmcgoran.bsky.social 's CliFi thriller THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING! geni.us/priceofe
Reposted by Jon McGoran
This is what all our *currently* elected officials should be doing, and not nearly enough are.
We need people who are willing to stand up against fascism, not weak-willed appeasers. Good on you, @katmabu.bsky.social
We need people who are willing to stand up against fascism, not weak-willed appeasers. Good on you, @katmabu.bsky.social
moments ago, ice agents again came out of the broadview detention/“professing” facility to escort a silver suv out of the lot.
one of the agents picked up and threw congressional candidate kat abughazaleh to the ground.
one of the agents picked up and threw congressional candidate kat abughazaleh to the ground.
September 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This is what all our *currently* elected officials should be doing, and not nearly enough are.
We need people who are willing to stand up against fascism, not weak-willed appeasers. Good on you, @katmabu.bsky.social
We need people who are willing to stand up against fascism, not weak-willed appeasers. Good on you, @katmabu.bsky.social
Reposted by Jon McGoran
Someone cleverly switched off the escalator in the UN building just to mess with Trump as soon as he arrived.
September 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Someone cleverly switched off the escalator in the UN building just to mess with Trump as soon as he arrived.
If you live in #Pennsylvania, it is important that you vote this November. 4, to keep the PA Supreme Court out of MAGA hands (which could be incredibly important in the next few elections, and the future of our country)
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Retention Race 2025 - ACLU of Pennsylvania
Three State Supreme Court Justices are up for retention. These retention elections appear as a YES or NO question at the end of your ballot.
www.aclupa.org
September 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
If you live in #Pennsylvania, it is important that you vote this November. 4, to keep the PA Supreme Court out of MAGA hands (which could be incredibly important in the next few elections, and the future of our country)
“What is clear is that the White House’s campaign against Brazil did not stop Mr. Bolsonaro’s conviction, but it did hurt America’s image in the country and push its largest ally in the Western Hemisphere closer to China.”
Brazil Keeps Telling Trump to Get Lost
www.nytimes.com
September 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“What is clear is that the White House’s campaign against Brazil did not stop Mr. Bolsonaro’s conviction, but it did hurt America’s image in the country and push its largest ally in the Western Hemisphere closer to China.”
Pleased to announce that I have a little #horror #shortstory up on this cool story "archive," @horrificscribs.bsky.social. Check it out!
horrificscribblings.com/christmas-an...
horrificscribblings.com/christmas-an...
Christmas Angel
In this short Christmas horror story, a lonely old woman and a tiny young girl share a Christmas tradition and a terrible secret.
horrificscribblings.com
September 9, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Pleased to announce that I have a little #horror #shortstory up on this cool story "archive," @horrificscribs.bsky.social. Check it out!
horrificscribblings.com/christmas-an...
horrificscribblings.com/christmas-an...
Sure, it’s barely after Labor Day and not even close to Halloween, but here’s a little Christmas spirit for you, thanks to @horrificscribs.bsky.social!
NEW SCRIBE ALERT! @jonmcgoran.bsky.social joins HORRIFIC SCRIBES with "Christmas Angel," a slice of #Christmashorror that in 1700 words runs through the precious, nostalgic, scary, tragic, and bittersweet. Take an emotional ride and be glad it's only September. horrificscribblings.com
September 8, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Sure, it’s barely after Labor Day and not even close to Halloween, but here’s a little Christmas spirit for you, thanks to @horrificscribs.bsky.social!
Another great review for #Shipwreck, the fantastic new podcast from @maevemcgoran.bsky.social on Audible!
As the El Faro Wreck Nears Ten Years Past, A New Masterpiece Emerges in Maeve McGoran's "Shipwreck: How a Captain, Company and Culture Sank The SS El Faro" - The Frump Report
Think you know a lot about the SS El Faro? I sure do. I read three great books about the wreck, wrote a small one myself, attended the Marine Board
frumpblog.com
September 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Another great review for #Shipwreck, the fantastic new podcast from @maevemcgoran.bsky.social on Audible!