Tom Johnstone

Tik TOC Three

I am delighted to announce another Table of Contents in which my work appears: Hiding Under the Leaves, the forthcoming folk horror anthology from Northampton-based publisher, The Slab Press. Here's Kev Rooney's stunning cover art: Here's the the TOC with an array of talented authors…

The Herman Condition A woman escaping domestic violence receives a starter dough for a "Herman" friendship cake that is very free with relationship advice.

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Delighted to report my sinister sourdough starter story, 'The Herman Condition', is now live (and fermenting) on @horrificscribs.bsky.social.
Follow link in comments to read the story.

Thanks! My periodic reminder of the importance of libraries -- and also to get back to work on my own novel-in-progress. All the best with yours.

I know. These are the people who are gonna need 24 hour care soon and they want to deport the people who are gonna look after them!

Overall it was a flop and a joke -- calling a 'strike' on a Saturday? Looks like the counter-demo underestimated them where you are but in other places the flag shaggers were outnumbered and outclassed.

Cover Ghoul

Further to my announcement in the previous post, here is Asya Yordonova's sexy, iconic cover for The Best Horror of the Year, Vol. 17, in which my story, 'Body Worlds', has been selected to appear.

Tik TOC Two

Another TOC to post -- this is a particularly exciting one, because I'm proud to announce that 'Body Worlds', which first appeared in Body Shots, Vol. 1 (Subtle Body Press), last year, has been selected for reprint in Ellen Datlow's Best Horror of the Year, Vol. 17, alongside these…

Events, Dear Boy…

T.S. Eliot wrote "April is the cruellest month." I don't know about that, but for me it's a busy one, with a writing retreat, a panel and a public reading, this month then another public reading at the beginning of the next one. I've also got a not insignificant thing to…

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Society of authors protesting against AI copyright theft outside Meta's London offices tomorrow.
#DoTheWriteThing

See in Beltane in Brighton with some readings by yours truly and others, such as legendary local playwright Paul Light!

'Nick Tenconi talks baloney' chanted by Stand Up To Racism protestors today in Portsmouth

Tik-TOC

Being a Selection of TOCs from Recent Anthologies and Periodicals that Include my Work. See if you can spot my name among them... Chthonic Matter Quarterly #6 — Vol. 2, Issue 2  (Summer 2024) Table of Contents:“Corvid Summer” — Tom Johnstone“Exit Wound” — Phoebe Murphy“Rat Suit King” —…

New Year’s News

In which I mention recent publishing news and review two anthologies that include my work and another two that don't... I've been very neglectful of this author blog, which I haven't updated since January 2024, and it's my new year's resolution to try and rectify this situation…

New — @indivisible.org is holding a protest at the Treasury Building 5pm this Tuesday to take action against Elon Musk's hostile takeover

➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years

Making America Great Again!

We distributed these materials in English and Spanish across our community this weekend and invite you to share these reminders widely.

Print it out and keep it in your wallet or on your fridge for reference and safe keeping. We are in this together. (3/3)

You do NOT have to speak to ICE without a JUDICIAL warrant. If they attempt to enter your home or your workplace, ask for a warrant. Sometimes they will try to use other, non qualifying paperwork. They need a warrant.

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SHARE WIDELY.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.

With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.

You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.

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Great story. One of the highlights of the anthology!

It does and Chthonic Matter is a great magazine. Congratulations!

Didn't watch it at the time but remember that iconic @radiotimes.bsky.social cover!

As it's my birthday, here it is again as a gift to you -- sad clown-based horror story narrated on @creepypod.bsky.social along with a number of other disquieting tales of terror.

Thanks so much for ordering. I hope you enjoy it. And yes, it is such a thrill making Best Horror -- even just the recommended reading list!

Great. I'll order the print copy directly then!

Will it be coming out in print?

Just ordered, @neilwilliamson.bsky.social!