Victor Manibo
@victormanibo.com
Author of THE SLEEPLESS (2022), ESCAPE VELOCITY (2024), DEAD NOTE (5/15/2025), and THE VILLA, ONCE BELOVED (11/25/2025) • Lambda Literary Fellow • NYC via MNL • he/him 🏳️🌈
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Victor Manibo
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· Nov 8
What a writer finds beautiful and moving, what they write about as aesthetically pleasing, what they struggle to and manage to get in front of a reader as a thing of beauty—all of that, independent of the “message” or “moral” or “theme”, is political
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As promised, here is the cover for Muñeca, out June of 2026!
Described thusly: A vivid, surreal Gothic about a queer, Latine, working class witch who sets out to rescue a bespelled heiress and loses control of her powers and her heart in the process.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/788211...
Described thusly: A vivid, surreal Gothic about a queer, Latine, working class witch who sets out to rescue a bespelled heiress and loses control of her powers and her heart in the process.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/788211...
November 18, 2025 at 12:16 AM
As promised, here is the cover for Muñeca, out June of 2026!
Described thusly: A vivid, surreal Gothic about a queer, Latine, working class witch who sets out to rescue a bespelled heiress and loses control of her powers and her heart in the process.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/788211...
Described thusly: A vivid, surreal Gothic about a queer, Latine, working class witch who sets out to rescue a bespelled heiress and loses control of her powers and her heart in the process.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/788211...
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LAUNCH EVENT! Join me at the Strand as we usher into the world my gothic horror child, with one of my horror idols @claymcleod.bsky.social (Jsyk, his delicious new book Acquired Taste pairs well with mine, so go pick it up).
More book tour stops coming soon but if you’re in NY, grab your tix now ⬇️
More book tour stops coming soon but if you’re in NY, grab your tix now ⬇️
October 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
LAUNCH EVENT! Join me at the Strand as we usher into the world my gothic horror child, with one of my horror idols @claymcleod.bsky.social (Jsyk, his delicious new book Acquired Taste pairs well with mine, so go pick it up).
More book tour stops coming soon but if you’re in NY, grab your tix now ⬇️
More book tour stops coming soon but if you’re in NY, grab your tix now ⬇️
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Find your next favorite #HorrorAuthors with these #horror #NewReleases
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November 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Keeping Jessica Tisch as NYPD commissioner is an unforced error for reasons concerning her specifically, the NYPD broadly, and the moment that we're in politically. An ICE collaborator cannot be trusted to protect New Yorkers. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social should make her a different offer.
Mamdani's NYC Can't Afford NYPD Commissioner Tisch
With ICE on its way, how can we expect an ICE collaborator to protect New Yorkers? Here's a compromise: make Tisch sanitation commissioner again
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November 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Keeping Jessica Tisch as NYPD commissioner is an unforced error for reasons concerning her specifically, the NYPD broadly, and the moment that we're in politically. An ICE collaborator cannot be trusted to protect New Yorkers. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social should make her a different offer.
Ends today!
My tropical Gothic horror novel THE VILLA, ONCE BELOVED is almost here and now you can get a chance at a finished copy before pub date, thanks to this Goodreads giveaway! Entry details below
November 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Ends today!
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Happy paperback day to Dead Girls Don’t Dream! Now with a bonus playlist in the back, which are all songs I both listened to incessantly while writing this, and songs that are thematically or vibe-ally resonant. Available wherever books are sold, and signed copies thru @astoriabookshop.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Happy paperback day to Dead Girls Don’t Dream! Now with a bonus playlist in the back, which are all songs I both listened to incessantly while writing this, and songs that are thematically or vibe-ally resonant. Available wherever books are sold, and signed copies thru @astoriabookshop.bsky.social
NYC! This is in a couple weeks, get tix now
LAUNCH EVENT! Join me at the Strand as we usher into the world my gothic horror child, with one of my horror idols @claymcleod.bsky.social (Jsyk, his delicious new book Acquired Taste pairs well with mine, so go pick it up).
More book tour stops coming soon but if you’re in NY, grab your tix now ⬇️
More book tour stops coming soon but if you’re in NY, grab your tix now ⬇️
November 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
NYC! This is in a couple weeks, get tix now
Stopped by the stationers and got a new pen and inks for Fountain Pen Day
November 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Stopped by the stationers and got a new pen and inks for Fountain Pen Day
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Do yourself a favor and read this book!
Based on true events, THE VILLA, ONCE BELOVED is a contemporary gothic horror set in a cursed manor on a coconut plantation—it’s got ghosts and witches and creepy crawlies and demons, all coming for you in three weeks!
Thank you,
@cadwellturnbull.bsky.social, for the kind words!
More info ⬇️
Thank you,
@cadwellturnbull.bsky.social, for the kind words!
More info ⬇️
November 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Do yourself a favor and read this book!
I mf love jury nullification
November 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I mf love jury nullification
Based on true events, THE VILLA, ONCE BELOVED is a contemporary gothic horror set in a cursed manor on a coconut plantation—it’s got ghosts and witches and creepy crawlies and demons, all coming for you in three weeks!
Thank you,
@cadwellturnbull.bsky.social, for the kind words!
More info ⬇️
Thank you,
@cadwellturnbull.bsky.social, for the kind words!
More info ⬇️
November 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Based on true events, THE VILLA, ONCE BELOVED is a contemporary gothic horror set in a cursed manor on a coconut plantation—it’s got ghosts and witches and creepy crawlies and demons, all coming for you in three weeks!
Thank you,
@cadwellturnbull.bsky.social, for the kind words!
More info ⬇️
Thank you,
@cadwellturnbull.bsky.social, for the kind words!
More info ⬇️
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We're thrilled to share an excerpt from one of our most anticipated books of the year, @victormanibo.com's Filipino gothic The Villa, Once Beloved!
Read an Excerpt From The Villa, Once Beloved by Victor Manibo - Reactor
A dark history is unearthed amid crumbling façades in this gothic tale of family, homecoming, and postcolonial vengeance…
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November 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
We're thrilled to share an excerpt from one of our most anticipated books of the year, @victormanibo.com's Filipino gothic The Villa, Once Beloved!
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the November horror shopping list is live! feat. new titles from @laurelhightower.bsky.social @christinahenry.bsky.social @sheldoncosta.bsky.social @lormaggot.ca @peterclines.bsky.social @vlatinalondon.bsky.social @beatriceiker.bsky.social @drewhuff.bsky.social @victormanibo.com & more!
All the New Horror Books Coming in November 2025
November 2025’s new horror books, featuring titles from Oyinkan Braithwaite, Laurel Hightower, Christina Henry, Peter Clines, Beatrice Winifred Iker, Drew Huff, and more!
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November 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
the November horror shopping list is live! feat. new titles from @laurelhightower.bsky.social @christinahenry.bsky.social @sheldoncosta.bsky.social @lormaggot.ca @peterclines.bsky.social @vlatinalondon.bsky.social @beatriceiker.bsky.social @drewhuff.bsky.social @victormanibo.com & more!
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Noirvember reads off the top of my head:
@victormanibo.com's DEAD NOTE, @silviamg.bsky.social VELVET WAS THE NIGHT, @briewoodfiction.bsky.social's BANG BANG BODHISATTVA, @nickharkaway.com's TITANIUM NOIR, @thelincoln.bsky.social's BODY SCOUT.
And always, Patricia Highsmith. Add your favourites.
@victormanibo.com's DEAD NOTE, @silviamg.bsky.social VELVET WAS THE NIGHT, @briewoodfiction.bsky.social's BANG BANG BODHISATTVA, @nickharkaway.com's TITANIUM NOIR, @thelincoln.bsky.social's BODY SCOUT.
And always, Patricia Highsmith. Add your favourites.
November 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Noirvember reads off the top of my head:
@victormanibo.com's DEAD NOTE, @silviamg.bsky.social VELVET WAS THE NIGHT, @briewoodfiction.bsky.social's BANG BANG BODHISATTVA, @nickharkaway.com's TITANIUM NOIR, @thelincoln.bsky.social's BODY SCOUT.
And always, Patricia Highsmith. Add your favourites.
@victormanibo.com's DEAD NOTE, @silviamg.bsky.social VELVET WAS THE NIGHT, @briewoodfiction.bsky.social's BANG BANG BODHISATTVA, @nickharkaway.com's TITANIUM NOIR, @thelincoln.bsky.social's BODY SCOUT.
And always, Patricia Highsmith. Add your favourites.
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Surely the people of Halloween can rally together to support a bookstore called THE TWISTED SPINE that sells HORROR books?
gofund.me/96586c695
gofund.me/96586c695
Donate to Support The Twisted Spine's Flood Recovery Efforts, organized by Lauren Komer
On Thursday, October 30th, the remnants of Hurricane Melissa hit NYC, … Lauren Komer needs your support for Support The Twisted Spine's Flood Recovery Efforts
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November 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Surely the people of Halloween can rally together to support a bookstore called THE TWISTED SPINE that sells HORROR books?
gofund.me/96586c695
gofund.me/96586c695
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I just donated to Twisted Spine Books and I think you should, too, if you’ve got a little to spare: www.gofundme.com/f/support-th...
November 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I just donated to Twisted Spine Books and I think you should, too, if you’ve got a little to spare: www.gofundme.com/f/support-th...
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TWISTED SPINE is a wonderful horror bookstore proving love in new york city. please consider donating to their flood recovery trot
www.gofundme.com/f/support-th...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-th...
Donate to Support The Twisted Spine's Flood Recovery Efforts, organized by Lauren Komer
On Thursday, October 30th, the remnants of Hurricane Melissa hit NYC, … Lauren Komer needs your support for Support The Twisted Spine's Flood Recovery Efforts
www.gofundme.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
TWISTED SPINE is a wonderful horror bookstore proving love in new york city. please consider donating to their flood recovery trot
www.gofundme.com/f/support-th...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-th...
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@zutsuit.bsky.social picks new autumnal sci-fi and fantasy reads from authors including Travis Baldree, Claire North, Victor Manibo and more.
Antimemes and Nanobot Beauty Scams: November’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books
November’s new releases span from epic space opera—starring immortal Pilots and bloodthirsty Sovereigns—to intimate speculative tales posing big questions about changing our facial features or merg…
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November 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
@zutsuit.bsky.social picks new autumnal sci-fi and fantasy reads from authors including Travis Baldree, Claire North, Victor Manibo and more.
The Villa, Once Beloved is one of @literaryhub.bsky.social’s best spec fic for the month! Thanks, @zutsuit.bsky.social!
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Antimemes and Nanobot Beauty Scams: November’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books
November’s new releases span from epic space opera—starring immortal Pilots and bloodthirsty Sovereigns—to intimate speculative tales posing big questions about changing our facial features or merg…
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November 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Villa, Once Beloved is one of @literaryhub.bsky.social’s best spec fic for the month! Thanks, @zutsuit.bsky.social!
lithub.com/antimemes-an...
lithub.com/antimemes-an...
…it just doesn’t get more noir than this. #Halloween
November 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
…it just doesn’t get more noir than this. #Halloween
My tropical Gothic horror novel THE VILLA, ONCE BELOVED is almost here and now you can get a chance at a finished copy before pub date, thanks to this Goodreads giveaway! Entry details below
October 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
My tropical Gothic horror novel THE VILLA, ONCE BELOVED is almost here and now you can get a chance at a finished copy before pub date, thanks to this Goodreads giveaway! Entry details below
NYC! This is happening in a few weeks, get your tix if you haven’t yet! It’ll be a bloody good time
LAUNCH EVENT! Join me at the Strand as we usher into the world my gothic horror child, with one of my horror idols @claymcleod.bsky.social (Jsyk, his delicious new book Acquired Taste pairs well with mine, so go pick it up).
More book tour stops coming soon but if you’re in NY, grab your tix now ⬇️
More book tour stops coming soon but if you’re in NY, grab your tix now ⬇️
October 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
NYC! This is happening in a few weeks, get your tix if you haven’t yet! It’ll be a bloody good time
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Stack your TBR for #halloween #samhain & the rest of 2025!
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October 27, 2025 at 12:35 PM