This was a fun one—be sure to peruse Chris’ incredible list of films that inspired THE HOLY DAY.

My inner masochist always enjoys plucking a tea bag from scalding hot water.

Bert, showing me his toys: “This one is named Speerg, this one is Snarg, this one is Swive, and this one is Tonya.”

A friend sent me this—The Backwards Hand spotted at The Head & The Hand in Philly.

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Season’s greetings!

Modern children’s shows are wild. What do you mean there’s a Mecha-Elmo?

Misread “chaotic bisexual” as “charles bukowski.”

Check out this long player conversation with @MaxRestaino_, originally published in Fangoria and posted in full over at Max’s Substack. We discuss horror, abjection, crimes against humanity—the usual! potheadfuckbrain.substack.com/p/monsters-wit…

My essay featured in Barrelhouse was nominated for a Pushcart! But it comes with a price—rebranding as Matty Lee.

LONG LIVE LIGEIA

Today in pulp... the art of Hannes Bok!

Disappointed I didn’t name my son Wenceslas.

You’re laughing. It’s Wacky Wednesday and you’re laughing.

Christmas with Divine 1982 / In Touch For Men Magazine / Bernardo

Favorite first-time watches of this year: Navajeros (1980) Chess of the Wind (1976) Sonatine (1993) A Quiet Place in the Country (1968)

Fantastic thread with a wide scope of writers. Not only is Rebecca a brilliant writer herself—she’s also an astute interviewer. I was fortunate to discuss The Backwards Hand with her.

your work will always be loved by me david lynch ❤️‍🩹

A true original amidst a sea of conformity. Rare is the artist who can bring avant garde sensibility into the mainstream, making us laugh, shriek, and scratch our heads in equal measure. David Lynch forever.

What short stories would you assign to an undergrad intro creative writing class?