Robert P. Ottone
@robertottone.bsky.social
Bram Stoker Award-winning author. Bagel enthusiast.
I cannot fathom any reality where I teach for 30 years.
I’m literally counting down the remaining 19 years until I can retire.
Doing this for 30 (or more) years seems completely fucking insane to me.
I’m literally counting down the remaining 19 years until I can retire.
Doing this for 30 (or more) years seems completely fucking insane to me.
December 21, 2023 at 2:01 PM
I cannot fathom any reality where I teach for 30 years.
I’m literally counting down the remaining 19 years until I can retire.
Doing this for 30 (or more) years seems completely fucking insane to me.
I’m literally counting down the remaining 19 years until I can retire.
Doing this for 30 (or more) years seems completely fucking insane to me.
Violent Night was altogether too much fun.
December 20, 2023 at 2:40 AM
Violent Night was altogether too much fun.
Rose Glass and @a24 using Bronski Beat has more than just the vibe of the movie in mind. The song itself and the accompanying music video have some tonal connective tissue, as well:
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Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy (Official Video)
Taken from the album “The Age of Consent”, available on all platforms: https://BronskiBeat.lnk.to/TheAgeOfConsentSubscribe to the channel: https://londonreco...
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December 19, 2023 at 5:15 PM
Rose Glass and @a24 using Bronski Beat has more than just the vibe of the movie in mind. The song itself and the accompanying music video have some tonal connective tissue, as well:
youtu.be/88sARuFu-tc?...
youtu.be/88sARuFu-tc?...
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Ritual comes in all forms, so we've asked some of the best & brightest to tell us about their favourites. Today, @edenroyce.bsky.social espouses the virtues of the 1997 film Eve's Bayou: "It gets so much about hoodoo, southern gothic & the cultural milieu right." Pop it on your watchlist!
December 19, 2023 at 2:22 PM
Ritual comes in all forms, so we've asked some of the best & brightest to tell us about their favourites. Today, @edenroyce.bsky.social espouses the virtues of the 1997 film Eve's Bayou: "It gets so much about hoodoo, southern gothic & the cultural milieu right." Pop it on your watchlist!
I fucking LOATHE having to get loud with my students. But holy fucking shit do these kids have a case of vacation-itis. This whole week is gonna be a nightmare.
December 18, 2023 at 4:34 PM
I fucking LOATHE having to get loud with my students. But holy fucking shit do these kids have a case of vacation-itis. This whole week is gonna be a nightmare.
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The occult writer in your life would like to draw your attention to the fact tix are now on sale for Writing the Occult: RITUAL. A massive line-up is ready to help you get the right ingredients and go forth into the world of writing about occult rituals. Tix at: www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-th...
December 18, 2023 at 11:35 AM
The occult writer in your life would like to draw your attention to the fact tix are now on sale for Writing the Occult: RITUAL. A massive line-up is ready to help you get the right ingredients and go forth into the world of writing about occult rituals. Tix at: www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-th...
My mozzarella stick hopes you have a great holiday season
December 17, 2023 at 6:53 PM
My mozzarella stick hopes you have a great holiday season
Oh hi. Here’s my latest newsletter. robertpottone.substack.com/p/from-my-re...
From My Restless Dreams - December in Review ...
In which we discuss things that happened in December ...
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December 17, 2023 at 5:17 PM
Oh hi. Here’s my latest newsletter. robertpottone.substack.com/p/from-my-re...
Went to the barber this morning and on their sign for what they offer there was a notable entry:
“Man facial - $25”
I’ve paid way more for a facial from a man so honestly this is a steal.
“Man facial - $25”
I’ve paid way more for a facial from a man so honestly this is a steal.
December 16, 2023 at 2:37 PM
Went to the barber this morning and on their sign for what they offer there was a notable entry:
“Man facial - $25”
I’ve paid way more for a facial from a man so honestly this is a steal.
“Man facial - $25”
I’ve paid way more for a facial from a man so honestly this is a steal.
I think some of my all-time favorite things I’ve learned this year include:
1) It’s supposedly physically impossible to get an erection in space.
2) Michael Jackson was a crip.
3) Rasputin insulated his house with human hair.
You’re welcome.
1) It’s supposedly physically impossible to get an erection in space.
2) Michael Jackson was a crip.
3) Rasputin insulated his house with human hair.
You’re welcome.
December 15, 2023 at 11:53 PM
I think some of my all-time favorite things I’ve learned this year include:
1) It’s supposedly physically impossible to get an erection in space.
2) Michael Jackson was a crip.
3) Rasputin insulated his house with human hair.
You’re welcome.
1) It’s supposedly physically impossible to get an erection in space.
2) Michael Jackson was a crip.
3) Rasputin insulated his house with human hair.
You’re welcome.
Me and my new follower
December 15, 2023 at 7:07 PM
Me and my new follower
Just conferenced with a couple of my non-native speakers who are unfortunately failing. I say “failing” because obviously no one really fails, but these are kids I know can do better.
I hate having to be bad cop. I just wanna be the weird, funny teacher all the time.
I hate having to be bad cop. I just wanna be the weird, funny teacher all the time.
December 15, 2023 at 4:26 PM
Just conferenced with a couple of my non-native speakers who are unfortunately failing. I say “failing” because obviously no one really fails, but these are kids I know can do better.
I hate having to be bad cop. I just wanna be the weird, funny teacher all the time.
I hate having to be bad cop. I just wanna be the weird, funny teacher all the time.
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This is going to be great, especially as it's part of a panel with some fantastic authors!
Let's dig further into that taste for folk horror and our Writing the Occult: Ritual panel featuring some of the best and darkest in that realm. One of those writers HAD to be UK folk horror queen and @horrortree.bsky.social indie champion @stephellis.bsky.social. Meet her in the replies!
December 15, 2023 at 2:51 PM
This is going to be great, especially as it's part of a panel with some fantastic authors!
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The Society's upper echelons have a particular taste for folk horror, so it seems fitting that we'll round-off Writing the Occult: Ritual with a panel featuring some of the best and darkest in that realm. One of those writers? It's only
@robertottone.bsky.social! Meet him in the replies...
@robertottone.bsky.social! Meet him in the replies...
December 14, 2023 at 11:09 PM
The Society's upper echelons have a particular taste for folk horror, so it seems fitting that we'll round-off Writing the Occult: Ritual with a panel featuring some of the best and darkest in that realm. One of those writers? It's only
@robertottone.bsky.social! Meet him in the replies...
@robertottone.bsky.social! Meet him in the replies...
Would love to see some more reviews on these two, whether on Amazon or Goodreads or wherever. If you’ve read them, please leave a review!
December 13, 2023 at 2:25 PM
Would love to see some more reviews on these two, whether on Amazon or Goodreads or wherever. If you’ve read them, please leave a review!
Had a great time chatting with @angelayurikosmith.bsky.social! youtu.be/lSwQ09WDHQo?...
Robert Ottone on Hope, Horror and Cream Cheese
Robert P. Ottone is the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of THE TRIANGLE. His other works include HER INFERNAL NAME & OTHER NIGHTMARES (an honorable mention ...
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December 11, 2023 at 5:13 PM
Had a great time chatting with @angelayurikosmith.bsky.social! youtu.be/lSwQ09WDHQo?...
Thank you all so much for sharing and celebrating the launch of The Sleepy Hollow Gang yesterday. We are officially orange banner material!
December 10, 2023 at 3:19 PM
Thank you all so much for sharing and celebrating the launch of The Sleepy Hollow Gang yesterday. We are officially orange banner material!
My middle grade debut is now available! This one is very near and dear to my heart, I had the absolute best time writing these kids. Check it out!
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December 9, 2023 at 1:55 PM
My middle grade debut is now available! This one is very near and dear to my heart, I had the absolute best time writing these kids. Check it out!
weirdhousepress.com/products/the...
The Sleepy Hollow Gang a.co/d/cyyRPpZ
weirdhousepress.com/products/the...
The Sleepy Hollow Gang a.co/d/cyyRPpZ
I think a Robin Williams double feature is in order.
December 8, 2023 at 11:53 PM
I think a Robin Williams double feature is in order.
The first DARK WATERS anthology is available for preorder now! Featuring my story “Mouthfeel,” this is one not to miss! www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6K9F3...
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December 8, 2023 at 3:09 PM
The first DARK WATERS anthology is available for preorder now! Featuring my story “Mouthfeel,” this is one not to miss! www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6K9F3...
One of my students saw snow for the fist time today. These damn kids gettin’ to me.
December 7, 2023 at 6:25 PM
One of my students saw snow for the fist time today. These damn kids gettin’ to me.
This Saturday. The gang’s all here.
December 7, 2023 at 2:59 PM
This Saturday. The gang’s all here.
Cover reveal on Saturday. Tell your friends. Tell your mom. Tell everyone.
December 6, 2023 at 4:15 PM
Cover reveal on Saturday. Tell your friends. Tell your mom. Tell everyone.