Celso Hurtado

Cover of the latest issue of THE SAN ANTONIO CURRENT, featuring art by John Picacio.

Last week was busy. The latest issue of @sacurrent.bsky.social features my art on the cover. Check out 100-word horror stories by @comptonwrites.bsky.social @celsohurtado.bsky.social @hackett.bsky.social @sanfordallen.bsky.social @lphernandez.bsky.social @lorimichelle.bsky.social and more! ✊🏽

100-word nightmares from 13 Texas horror authors Thirteen San Antonio- and Austin-area writers conjured up bite-sized bits of horror for your Halloween enjoyment.

For the San Antonio Current, I recruited 13 local & local-ish writers to come up with 100-word flash fiction pieces. Enjoy!

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On 10/21, I'll be chatting with Philip Fracassi at Nowhere Bookshop about his new novel, The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre.

Latinx Heritage month is coming up and this is a reminder that I've put together a very robust Latinx Spec Fic Author starter pack! Go follow and support these authors!

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a table covered in horror books for all ages

a table covered in horror books

a table covered in horror books and comics

NEW STOCK!!! NEW FUCKING STOCK! HOLY BALLS! COME SEE MAX AT THE SHOP AND GRAB IT WHILE IT'S STILL STEAMING HOT FROM THE OVEN! (the books) (not max) (pls don't grab max) (also u can shop at ghoulish.rip if ur not local)

This is a fantastic novel! If you pre-order it from Ghoulish Books, Ryan will sign and personalize it!

Six Horror authors

Four horror authors SABF soon behind them

Two authors

Two authors

That’s them. That’s us.

You’re amazing San Antonio Book Fest.

@sgj.bsky.social @comptonwrites.bsky.social @gabino.bsky.social @lilliamr.bsky.social @celsohurtado.bsky.social @tvayyyy.bsky.social

Having a great time at The San Antonio Book Festival with these horror heavyweights!

I'll be moderating this panel of fantastic authors at the San Antonio Book Festival next month. Hope to see you there!

Graphic from San Antonio Public Library’s Pop Madness Festival featuring John Picacio and ‘La Cantarita’, one of his Lotería Grande Cards.

Come see me, @paulscheer.com @celsohurtado.bsky.social @okosunreads.bsky.social + more great artists & authors @ POP MADNESS this Saturday, March 8th @ San Antonio’s downtown Central Library. 10a-5p.

Critical times for our nation’s public libraries right now. Glad to be part of this. Fun & FREE!

Flyer for the upcoming Pop Madness festival, happening in San Antonio, TX on Saturday, March 8th.

Come see me at San Antonio’s Pop Madness sponsored by San Antonio Public Library — Saturday, March 8th @ the downtown Central Library! FREE & open to the public.

Will be good to see @celsohurtado.bsky.social & Wes Hartman again. Looking forward to meeting my fellow guests. See you there, 210!

Looking forward to it!

I'll be a guest at this year's Pop Madness convention at the San Antonio Central Library on March 8th. There will tons of cool stuff, including authors, artists, crafts, anime, and cosplay contests.

Thanks, Becky!

😱 TERROR Y MONSTROS! 😱

Come down to Ghoulish Books to check out our new latine horror reads display! All titles also available in our webstore (we ship!) at ghoulish.rip.

Sobelo Books announces a cosmic horror novella call for BIPOC authors. There’s more room in the horror sandbox than ever before, but there are some underexplored corners of it. Claim your corner. What does cosmic horror mean for a person of color? This is the story only you can tell.
Details in 🔗👇🧵

Some great company in Paste Magazine's best horror of the year Honorable Mentions! @sobelobooks.bsky.social

Next book incoming...

DEAD FIRST is a supernatural horror novel mixed with detective noir, a combo I've been in love with since I watched Angel Heart when I was far too young.

Coming to you via @putnambooks.bsky.social and Daphne Durham.

The cover of ABNORMAL STATISTICS

“Indiana Death Song,”
the opening novella of this collection, blows the doors off the joint. It’s a huge statement piece: @fuckmaxbooth.bsky.social is here to stay.

@apocalypseparty.bsky.social

I made this Horror Community Starter pack with established horror creators - and I still have plenty of people to add. (Stephen King isn't even on mine yet - but he doesn't post.)

I've seen other horror lists that also include new and aspiring horror creators, horror fans, etc.

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This Latinx Speculative Fiction Author Starter Pack has grown quite robust! So many great names and talented writers. Keep sharing and suggesting names so we can keep it growing.

Currently reading WE USED TO LIVE HERE by Marcus Kliewer. Really enjoying it so far! 💙📚

I created a Latinx Speculative Fiction Starter Pack! Feel free to share widely and recommend any names I may be forgetting! Much love!

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Thank you!

It's been great seeing all the positive reviews for The Devil's Promise on Goodreads and Amazon. Quite a few of them mention the ending. It was a bit of a risk, but I'm glad the surprise is resonating with readers.

10 notable 2023 books from Texas authors In 2023, Lone Star State authors showed their skills at blending genres, giving chills and shifting between funny and bleak.

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The Devil's Promise was included on a list of notable 2023 books from Texas authors. Very cool to be in such great company. Link in comments.

Some great reviews for The Devil's Promise are coming in. Glad that it's being so well received.

"I can't even think of words to describe how good this book is, was really not expecting to fall in love with a new series."

Huge thanks to @rzsantos.bsky.social and Austin Bat Cave for inviting me to participate in their Story Department event last night. The speakers were all fantastic and it was a ton of fun!

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