Alex Hofelich, PseudoPod
@pseudopodalex.bsky.social
Co-Editor of PseudoPod, Jury Coordinator and Co-Chair of the Bram Stoker Awards, Co-Chair of the Atlanta Chapter of HWA
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i loved listening to this story in @pseudopod.org by @thomasha.bsky.social. it's so creepy, and you can read it in his book "UNCERTAIN SONS." it's a great example of Ha's work, how he sets up expectations early, and then subverts and subverts, but never leaves things dissatisfyingly ambiguous.
PseudoPod 1003: House Traveler
The five of us were gathered on the floor of one of the last houses, trying to decide which of the group would be the one to go outside. Sitting around an electric camping lantern…
pseudopod.org
November 16, 2025 at 3:04 AM
i loved listening to this story in @pseudopod.org by @thomasha.bsky.social. it's so creepy, and you can read it in his book "UNCERTAIN SONS." it's a great example of Ha's work, how he sets up expectations early, and then subverts and subverts, but never leaves things dissatisfyingly ambiguous.
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"The Most Dangerous Game" is now officially a Torment Nexus.
PseudoPod 684: The Most Dangerous Game | PseudoPod share.google/0d4IOHsERvZF...
@pseudopod.org
PseudoPod 684: The Most Dangerous Game | PseudoPod share.google/0d4IOHsERvZF...
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November 16, 2025 at 12:56 AM
"The Most Dangerous Game" is now officially a Torment Nexus.
PseudoPod 684: The Most Dangerous Game | PseudoPod share.google/0d4IOHsERvZF...
@pseudopod.org
PseudoPod 684: The Most Dangerous Game | PseudoPod share.google/0d4IOHsERvZF...
@pseudopod.org
"The Most Dangerous Game" is now officially a Torment Nexus.
PseudoPod 684: The Most Dangerous Game | PseudoPod share.google/0d4IOHsERvZF...
@pseudopod.org
PseudoPod 684: The Most Dangerous Game | PseudoPod share.google/0d4IOHsERvZF...
@pseudopod.org
November 16, 2025 at 12:56 AM
"The Most Dangerous Game" is now officially a Torment Nexus.
PseudoPod 684: The Most Dangerous Game | PseudoPod share.google/0d4IOHsERvZF...
@pseudopod.org
PseudoPod 684: The Most Dangerous Game | PseudoPod share.google/0d4IOHsERvZF...
@pseudopod.org
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November 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Bros, text your bros that you love them.
November 16, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Bros, text your bros that you love them.
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Forgot to mention — if you want digital copies for recommending, etc., please hit me up.
Our 2025 award eligibility post! If you've liked anything we've done this year, please consider it in your recommendations.
Thank you for your generous consideration.
Thank you for your generous consideration.
November 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Forgot to mention — if you want digital copies for recommending, etc., please hit me up.
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Psst! I've added a whole bunch of new links to my eligibility and recommendation round up post with further updates to come. Keep sending your links my way!
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
What Have You Done, What Have You Loved 2025 – acwise.net
acwise.net
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Psst! I've added a whole bunch of new links to my eligibility and recommendation round up post with further updates to come. Keep sending your links my way!
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
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My audiobook for MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER comes out next week! In anticipation, Narrator Ash Aarrestad did amazing work in bringing my supernatural western adventure to life 😈 🦂
Out Nov 18 whenever you buy, stream or borrow audiobooks 🎧
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
#audiobook #weirdwest
Out Nov 18 whenever you buy, stream or borrow audiobooks 🎧
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
#audiobook #weirdwest
https://scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/new-audio-book-melinda-west-monster-gunslinger/
November 13, 2025 at 3:51 AM
My audiobook for MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER comes out next week! In anticipation, Narrator Ash Aarrestad did amazing work in bringing my supernatural western adventure to life 😈 🦂
Out Nov 18 whenever you buy, stream or borrow audiobooks 🎧
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
#audiobook #weirdwest
Out Nov 18 whenever you buy, stream or borrow audiobooks 🎧
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
#audiobook #weirdwest
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No, that was "The White Prince."
"Night's Foul Bird" is the silent movie one with "Mr. Chaney" and the apartment building in a snowstorm.
pseudopod.org/2014/12/05/p...
"Night's Foul Bird" is the silent movie one with "Mr. Chaney" and the apartment building in a snowstorm.
pseudopod.org/2014/12/05/p...
PseudoPod 415: Night’s Foul Bird | PseudoPod
Last week, a man moved into the building. He lives in the same rooms as us but on the fourth floor rather than the sixth. On the floor between is a plump-cheeked lady whose two sons both died in the…
pseudopod.org
November 13, 2025 at 5:09 AM
No, that was "The White Prince."
"Night's Foul Bird" is the silent movie one with "Mr. Chaney" and the apartment building in a snowstorm.
pseudopod.org/2014/12/05/p...
"Night's Foul Bird" is the silent movie one with "Mr. Chaney" and the apartment building in a snowstorm.
pseudopod.org/2014/12/05/p...
SO GOOD
ICYMI: I’m really proud of this story and @pseudopod.org did a beautiful job producing it (as always). I’d love it if you gave it a listen/read.
The power of knowing oneself, accepting oneself, and spontaneous human combustion under the shadow of religious expectations. Please note the CWs
The power of knowing oneself, accepting oneself, and spontaneous human combustion under the shadow of religious expectations. Please note the CWs
PseudoPod 965: The Ecstasy of the Saints
I’m six the first time it happens. I’m sitting in the backseat of the family sedan, staring at the rearview mirror so I can see when my father’s big eye peels upward and focuses on me…
pseudopod.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
SO GOOD
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It's that time of year again! I've started collecting my annual list of eligibility and recommendation lists and award resources. Check out what people have done and loved this year and send me your own posts to add to the list!
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
What Have You Done, What Have You Loved 2025 – acwise.net
acwise.net
November 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
It's that time of year again! I've started collecting my annual list of eligibility and recommendation lists and award resources. Check out what people have done and loved this year and send me your own posts to add to the list!
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
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Excited to share PseudoPod's wonderful performance (read by Rebecca Wei Hsieh) of "The Squatters" by Shawna Yang Ryan from Silk & Sinew. This is a story that will stick with you for a long long time.
Light a candle, snuggle with a blanket, and take a listen.
#badhandbooks #silkandsinew #horror
Light a candle, snuggle with a blanket, and take a listen.
#badhandbooks #silkandsinew #horror
"The government begins excavating the bones in late February"
The Squatters, by Shawna Yang Ryan
Narrator: Rebecca Wei Hsieh
Host: Kat Day
Audio: Chelsea Davis
pseudopod.org/2025/11/07/p...
This story originally appeared in the 2025 Anthology, Silk and Sinew
The Squatters, by Shawna Yang Ryan
Narrator: Rebecca Wei Hsieh
Host: Kat Day
Audio: Chelsea Davis
pseudopod.org/2025/11/07/p...
This story originally appeared in the 2025 Anthology, Silk and Sinew
PseudoPod 1002: The Squatters
The government begins excavating the bones in late February to coincide with the events planned to commemorate the massacre. It is meant to gesture that they truly do intend to follow through on their...
pseudopod.org
November 8, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Excited to share PseudoPod's wonderful performance (read by Rebecca Wei Hsieh) of "The Squatters" by Shawna Yang Ryan from Silk & Sinew. This is a story that will stick with you for a long long time.
Light a candle, snuggle with a blanket, and take a listen.
#badhandbooks #silkandsinew #horror
Light a candle, snuggle with a blanket, and take a listen.
#badhandbooks #silkandsinew #horror
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Sometimes I need to take a sec and remember that 40,000 people listen to our show every month.
Making and distributing art for free is so fucking cool.
Making and distributing art for free is so fucking cool.
November 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Sometimes I need to take a sec and remember that 40,000 people listen to our show every month.
Making and distributing art for free is so fucking cool.
Making and distributing art for free is so fucking cool.
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This week on Deep Cuts in a Lovecraftian Vein we review "Chosen" by Lyndsey Holder, from the collection SHE WALKS IN SHADOWS (2015).
deepcuts.blog/2025/11/08/c...
deepcuts.blog/2025/11/08/c...
“Chosen” by Lyndsey Holder
Brown Jenkin was agitated, running circles around me, climbing up my back and crawling down into my lap, staring at me with his beady black eyes. I reached out to him tentatively and he nuzzled my …
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November 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This week on Deep Cuts in a Lovecraftian Vein we review "Chosen" by Lyndsey Holder, from the collection SHE WALKS IN SHADOWS (2015).
deepcuts.blog/2025/11/08/c...
deepcuts.blog/2025/11/08/c...
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You're invited to play a puzzle created by TheTower!
The clue is: "Not what it seems..."
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The clue is: "Not what it seems..."
www.nytimes.com/games/create...
Wordle Puzzle Created By TheTower
Choose a word for friends to guess, then share your own puzzle.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
You're invited to play a puzzle created by TheTower!
The clue is: "Not what it seems..."
www.nytimes.com/games/create...
The clue is: "Not what it seems..."
www.nytimes.com/games/create...
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Just listened to "Jinx" a few days ago. Excellent story.
We love this story too.
Listen here pseudopod.org/2024/02/02/p...
Listen here pseudopod.org/2024/02/02/p...
November 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Just listened to "Jinx" a few days ago. Excellent story.
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In the hosting chair this week…
… AS CO-EDITOR 😱
… AS CO-EDITOR 😱
"The government begins excavating the bones in late February"
The Squatters, by Shawna Yang Ryan
Narrator: Rebecca Wei Hsieh
Host: Kat Day
Audio: Chelsea Davis
pseudopod.org/2025/11/07/p...
This story originally appeared in the 2025 Anthology, Silk and Sinew
The Squatters, by Shawna Yang Ryan
Narrator: Rebecca Wei Hsieh
Host: Kat Day
Audio: Chelsea Davis
pseudopod.org/2025/11/07/p...
This story originally appeared in the 2025 Anthology, Silk and Sinew
PseudoPod 1002: The Squatters
The government begins excavating the bones in late February to coincide with the events planned to commemorate the massacre. It is meant to gesture that they truly do intend to follow through on their...
pseudopod.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
In the hosting chair this week…
… AS CO-EDITOR 😱
… AS CO-EDITOR 😱
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November submissions are OPEN!
The theme for the November submission period is REVOLUTIONS!
We pay $0.10/word! More info on how to submit is on our website: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
The theme for the November submission period is REVOLUTIONS!
We pay $0.10/word! More info on how to submit is on our website: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
November 1, 2025 at 9:23 PM
November submissions are OPEN!
The theme for the November submission period is REVOLUTIONS!
We pay $0.10/word! More info on how to submit is on our website: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
The theme for the November submission period is REVOLUTIONS!
We pay $0.10/word! More info on how to submit is on our website: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
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Good literary translation requires understanding (language, culture, genre--on both sides of the translation) and an ability to write well. "AI" can't do that. There are no shortcuts. Treat your work and foreign language readers with the respect they deserve. You won't fool anyone with this.
Amazon has launched a new AI-driven translation service, Kindle Translate, for Kindle Direct Publishing authors 👇 #BookSky
Amazon launches AI translation service for indie authors
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November 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Good literary translation requires understanding (language, culture, genre--on both sides of the translation) and an ability to write well. "AI" can't do that. There are no shortcuts. Treat your work and foreign language readers with the respect they deserve. You won't fool anyone with this.
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If you wrote an SF/F/H story that was published in 2025 (or read a story that you thought was great), tell me about it in this thread!
Authors, also send your story to me here: johnjosephadams.com/basff-submis... (Please read the guidelines before submitting.)
Authors, also send your story to me here: johnjosephadams.com/basff-submis... (Please read the guidelines before submitting.)
November 7, 2025 at 1:48 PM
If you wrote an SF/F/H story that was published in 2025 (or read a story that you thought was great), tell me about it in this thread!
Authors, also send your story to me here: johnjosephadams.com/basff-submis... (Please read the guidelines before submitting.)
Authors, also send your story to me here: johnjosephadams.com/basff-submis... (Please read the guidelines before submitting.)
Local elections have more impact on your daily life than federal ones. Participate in everything you can.
Moms For Liberty, the MAGA cult of white bitches who went for youth libraries, lost EVERY SINGLE RACE with candidates they endorsed.
31, looks like.
Happy Thursday.
31, looks like.
Happy Thursday.
November 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Local elections have more impact on your daily life than federal ones. Participate in everything you can.
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We're having another nice round of sales of @garnetonwinter.bsky.social's SILK & SINEW. Named one of the best horror books of 2025 by the NY Public Library, the anthology features @aijiang.bsky.social @leemurraywriter.bsky.social @geneveflynn.bsky.social & more!
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bookshop.org/p/books/silk...
Silk & Sinew: A Collection of Folk Horror From the Asian Diaspora
A Collection of Folk Horror From the Asian Diaspora
bookshop.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We're having another nice round of sales of @garnetonwinter.bsky.social's SILK & SINEW. Named one of the best horror books of 2025 by the NY Public Library, the anthology features @aijiang.bsky.social @leemurraywriter.bsky.social @geneveflynn.bsky.social & more!
bookshop.org/p/books/silk...
bookshop.org/p/books/silk...
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Some Over the Garden Wall for this month’s riso print subscription, because I would love to have a frog sing to me
November 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Some Over the Garden Wall for this month’s riso print subscription, because I would love to have a frog sing to me
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This month!! The #audiobook of my award-winning debut horror western MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER will release on Nov 18. Narrator Ash Aarrestad brings the Weird West to life with a stunning performance. Saddle up for a wild, monster-infested ride!
PRE0RDER: scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
PRE0RDER: scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
New Audio Book – Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger
Learn more about the audiobook for MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER by KC Grifant narrated by Ash Aarrestad.
scifiwri.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
This month!! The #audiobook of my award-winning debut horror western MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER will release on Nov 18. Narrator Ash Aarrestad brings the Weird West to life with a stunning performance. Saddle up for a wild, monster-infested ride!
PRE0RDER: scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
PRE0RDER: scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
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Episode 4 of the Skin Man is live on Patreon. Techno-horror and zombies! "He was chasing a deader, but not any deader...deaders were as common as seagulls on the Jersey Shore. But this one had a single-board computer jammed into the back of its neck." www.patreon.com/post... #zombie #horror #indie
November 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Episode 4 of the Skin Man is live on Patreon. Techno-horror and zombies! "He was chasing a deader, but not any deader...deaders were as common as seagulls on the Jersey Shore. But this one had a single-board computer jammed into the back of its neck." www.patreon.com/post... #zombie #horror #indie