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@zakkmadness.bsky.social

Pilgrimage of a 45+ #HorrorAndYoyos enthusiast. Metalhead and coffee lover. These are simple musings from a simple reader. Apologies if my opinion of your book has soured our friendship.

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Latest posts by zakkmadness.bsky.social on Bluesky

So, I’m doing something I’ve never accomplished successfully, organizing a 2024 reading schedule. I’ll be accepting/ soliciting review requests as well as purchasing/ scheduling books that my soul needs.
I am Zakk Madness, The Eyes of Madness, and I am reopened for business.

28.01.2024 03:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s a dark and stormy morning, the kids are off to school, and I am reconnecting with Clive Barker & the Hell Priest.

09.01.2024 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Goalz.

03.01.2024 04:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dec 15th, 2023
Work: 10:30-7p
Reading: Started Encyclopocalypse Double Tap: Murder Garden / Bog Friends
Listening: Machine Head - Of Kingdom and Crown
Drinking: coffee (always coffee)
Goal: Survival
Represent.

15.12.2023 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy Friday! I’m starting Glenn Rolfe’s Are We Out of the Woods (Cobb family book 2) and the new Terry M. West ARC, Badge of the Dead. Whatcha’ll up to?

03.11.2023 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well, shit didn’t get as bonkers as I was expecting, and that’s ok. I loved the ending. The Last Haunt was a great read from start to finish. Get some before Gus gets you.

03.11.2023 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stupid work! I’m at 86% and I feel like shit is about to get bonkers! Sorry pal, you’ve gotta take an eight hour intermission… The Last Haunt by
@fuckmaxbooth.bsky.social

01.11.2023 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Paperback copies of OPEN ALL NIGHT and GREATER THAN HIS NATURE on a desk, flanked by (left) a squeaky dog toy ghost and (right) and bendable Frankenstein's monster.

Paperback copies of OPEN ALL NIGHT and GREATER THAN HIS NATURE on a desk, flanked by (left) a squeaky dog toy ghost and (right) and bendable Frankenstein's monster.

We've got a few extra copies and a burning desire to ditch Twitter, so: let's do a Bluesky-exclusive giveaway!

REPOST this and FOLLOW US here for a chance to win paperbacks of OPEN ALL NIGHT & GREATER THAN HIS NATURE!

3 winners will be randomly selected. Ends 10/27 11:59 pm PT. U.S. only.

25.10.2023 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 9

Wow, that’s a great cover!

20.10.2023 00:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Neeeeed! So do you!!!

02.10.2023 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m gonna hit you up for a bookplate soon.

02.10.2023 00:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fresh heat added to sanctuary Madness, of course I had to have it. Cold, Black, and Infinite by @toddkeisling.bsky.social. Out now from Cemetery Dance.

29.09.2023 03:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Wednesday status update:

Work: off (although I dug out some old fence posts)
Reading: Started The Horror at Pleasant Brook by Kevin Lucia
Listening: Mastodon’s Hushed and Grim
Drinking: coffee (always coffee)
Goal: Hot bath (at least a shower β€˜cause I stank)

Represent.

28.09.2023 00:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
COLD, BLACK & IN CONVERSATION: Todd Keisling & Robert P. Ottone
Join authors Robert P. Ottone and Todd Keisling as they discuss his latest release, COLD, BLACK & INFINITE, available today from Cemetery Dance!https://www.a... COLD, BLACK & IN CONVERSATION: Todd Keisling & Robert P. Ottone

Hey. Tomorrow's the big day, and to mark the occasion, me and @robertottone.bsky.social are going to talk about all things COLD, BLACK & INFINITE. Join us!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw_W...

25.09.2023 22:11 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Friday - Saturday status update:

Where the fuck did Friday and Saturday go?!

24.09.2023 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I know, right? It’s difficult to keep track.

23.09.2023 00:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sooooo….Is this Rapture thing still happening or do I need to make dinner?

22.09.2023 22:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thursday status update:

Work: 9-6:15 (β€˜Twas a long day for a regular day)
Reading: the back of my eyelids soon.
Listening: No Rest No End by DΓ₯Γ₯th
Drinking: coffee (always coffee)
Goal: Survive the Day

Represent.

22.09.2023 01:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s been decided. When the youngest child hits 21 we’re doing a family party bus vacation.

21.09.2023 22:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Scanners is basically an X-men film directed by Cronenberg in the early 80s.

I’ve always known this. But right now I’m really wishing he had directed an X-men film in the 80s. Just all weird mutant sex and wolverine skeleton claws body horror.

08.09.2023 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

I was thinking WWE theme music, so when I hear it I know that it’s time to get hyped and be on my feet.

21.09.2023 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Calling all book reviewers who love horror, thrillers, mysteries and windswept angsty coastal possession stories...let me know if you'd like a digital copy of The Folly to read early!

19.09.2023 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

I need to get a couple responses turned in before I can check anything else out but this is definitely my top priority.

21.09.2023 02:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wednesday status update:

Work: 8-5
Reading: final chapters of Daubed in Darkness by J. Daniel Stone
Listening: Øf Kingdøm and Crøwn, Machine Head
Drinking: coffee (always coffee)
Goal: make it through the day.

Represent.

20.09.2023 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yup, need this.

20.09.2023 02:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dope! I saw an unfinished test screening 2000-β€˜01 ish, then hit up opening night in β€˜03.

19.09.2023 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Short lived hip-hop phase. Dude on the left really killed our vibe.

19.09.2023 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜‚ damn.

19.09.2023 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It definitely touches all the feels.

19.09.2023 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tuesday status update:

Work: day off
Reading: Daubed in Darkness by J. Daniel Stone
Listening: Blackwater Park, Opeth
Drinking: coffee
Goal: get some gaming and yo-yo in

Represent.

19.09.2023 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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