Mike Thorn

It's a genuine gift getting your thoughts on my writing, Max. You're one of the smartest out there.

Can't go wrong!

Cerebral, thoughtful, VISCERAL horror for your horror holiday season. Get to it, weirdos!

Thank you, my friend!

Much appreciated my, friend! The respect is mutual.

Mike Thorn is an excellent horror writer.
I think his suggestion is valid! 😉
Get to it, friends! 📖

'tis the season for horror fiction.

Might I suggest Shelter for the Damned, Darkest Hours, and/or Peel Back and See? 👻💀🔪

Buy them at your local bookshops if you can.

They're also available on Amazon and the like: tinyurl.com/28hwvecx

Opera (Dario Argento, 1987)

Cry of the Banshee (Gordon Hessler, 1970)

I'm hearing nothing but great things about this novel (now available). Can't wait to read it.

I’ll be doing my first Reddit AMA today at 3 p.m. Eastern! Stop by and make me say thoughtful, malevolent, or fun things. www.reddit.com/r/horrorlit/...

One of the greatest!

Best first reads, September 2025

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Best first viewings, September 2025

September, most played albums

Like everything Kathe Koja writes, Dark Matter is a must-read. Get on it.

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this week in music

IF YOU KNEW ME launched today, and the Goodreads giveaway ended. 100 readers receive a digital copy of the novel. Thanks to all who participated and to everyone who's given the novel a boost! Much appreciated. ❤️

It was a pleasure to have a dialogue with Michael LaPointe and @mikethorn.bsky.social on @craftworkpod.bsky.social. We chatted about navigating the pipeline between impulse and expression, breaking the genteel picture of literature, and finding liberation in failure.

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CC: NB friends, register now to attend Reading Like a Writer
(every Wed., Oct. 1 to Nov. 5, 6:30 - 8 p.m.)

We will explore how thoughtful reading informs creative writing practice. It'll be fun, involved, and generative!

REGISTER: tinyurl.com/4rdyuhjn

Graphic shows two trick-or-treaters with grinning jack-o-lantern heads. The teeth are all sharp and the eyes look wicked. They're holding bags that say "Trick or Treat." Behind them is what looks like an abandon house or farm with a vertical sign reading, "Welcome." Text reads: "Halloween Origins: Flash Fiction Contest. Closes Midnight, Sept 30th."

Just one more week to get those micro-fiction Halloween tales submitted to our contest.
You don't want to be left in the dark all alone, do you?
Guidelines and submission portal here: tinyurl.com/TTTHalloween...

And just for fun: 10 favorite 21st-century King novels.

Stephen King's birthday was yesterday. In belated celebration: my 10 favorite King novels, as of this second.

On the latest episode of @craftworkpod.bsky.social, @miriamricher.bsky.social & I had a far-ranging conversation with Michael LaPointe about routine, curiosity, and much more.

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Listen to our latest episode!

In this interview, we chat with Michael LaPointe about navigating the pipeline between impulse and expression, breaking the genteel picture of literature, finding liberation in failure, and so much more.

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Christa Carmen How To Fake A Haunting Book Launch with Martin House Books The UNITED and Martin House Books host Christa Carmen, for an author talk and signing discussing her latest book, How to Fake a Haunting. Copies of How to Fake a Haunting and Christa’s backlist will…

Rhode Island friends! Family! Coworkers! Readers! The launch details are set, & you can come see me at The United Theatre on 10/7 at 6 pm to discuss all things How to Fake a Haunting! There will be a haunted mirror! And haunted house cookies! And HAUNTED ME! Muhaha!
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10 favorite Stephen King films as of this second.

Also: The Long Walk is a very good adaptation of a great novel. Go see it.