Ryan La Sala

Wait, why write horror (esp about queer people,) when there is so much around us already? Queer horror author @ryanlasala.bsky.social explains on the latest Bubble and Squeak podcast. Hear it open.spotify.com/episode/7mAJ... or watch it on YouTube! youtu.be/Yaom0wSwCGw?...

NEW Bubble & Squeak: Queer horror writer @ryanlasala.bsky.social & his book, The Dead of Summer. PLUS: A message from the evil spirit who possesses Donald Trump & a Sound Slice from Richmond, VA. Hear it open.spotify.com/episode/7mAJ... or watch it on YouTube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yaom...

I cannot wait!!!!

Graphic, black background, ornate gold border. Text up top in white reads “the Twisted Spine presents” then below, covers of THE VILLA, ONCE BELOVED and THE DEAD OF SUMMER, and below each, headshots of the respective authors, Victor Manibo and Ryan La Sala. Between the photos, text reads “Victor Manibo in conversation with Ryan La Sala”. Below the photos, text reads “Tues Dec 9 6 PM 306 Grand St Brooklyn, NY”

BROOKLYN! Join me and bestselling author @ryanlasala.bsky.social in celebrating the launch of THE VILLA, ONCE BELOVED on 12/9, 6 PM at The Twisted Spine! More info ⬇️

do i have any readers in Denver? I'm gonna be in town for a conference in November and I'm thinking about hosting a little get-together on Friday, Nov 21 :)

Omg how fun!! The pizza monster shirts all arriving just in time for Halloween??!!

TOMORROW IN NYC!!

Nighttime Fiona (me painted green) invites you to a bookish horror panel at the Union Square B&N! There will be candy and prizes for the best costume! And of course, SCARY BOOKS!!

(And of course my onion purse)

Tell a friend!! See you there, girls, gays and ghouls!!!

Hi angel!! I'm sorry for my late reply -- Books of Wonder in NYC should have signed stock still! I hope! If they do not, you can order and request a signature and I'll sign it the next time I'm in :) Thank you!!

Isn’t it a wild ride????

a young boy wearing a suit and tie is making a surprised face . ALT: a young boy wearing a suit and tie is making a surprised face .

holy shit @ryanlasala.bsky.social

and to EVERY single team member of this audible book....phenomenal

#amreading #TheDeadofSummer

Yayyy I hope you love it!

I hope you love it, Ethan!

YouTube video by The Book Faire Podcast Exploring Horror and Queer Culture in Children's Literature | The Book Faire: September 18, 2025

This week on the Book Faire Podcast: An interview with @ryanlasala.bsky.social about his newest book The Dead of Summer
#podcast #yaliterature

youtu.be/n2LVNbn4jFE

My queer oceanic horror novel is out! THE DEAD OF SUMMER 🪸🌊⚓️

🪼 A beautiful island harboring insidious secrets rising from the waves
🐚A depressed teen with conspiracy theories
🪸Contagious coral zombie bachelorette parties!
🦑Eco horror, but gay!!!

Out everywhere now 🪼👄🪼

I’m going on book tour for the launch week of The Dead of Summer 🤪 truly can’t believe it!!!! 🫧🪸

Here’s where I’ll be. If you’re in NYC, DC, San Diego, St. Louis, or Chicago, please come! Or tell someone who might be interested. 🤭🤭🤭

See you on the road 🫡

babe you're gonna need a LOT more Sun Bum to survive that book!!!

oh thank you so so much, Cat!

Honestly, I am amazed they let me do this! Been a dream of mine for a minute to get to use my (very rusty) art skills!!

me, i'm the author, I MADE THIS!!!

And if you don't have a google account to access the form, no worries, just follow these instructions

Here's a compilation of pre-order places, but remember to think of your local bookshop! They'll be able to pre-order, and get you your receipt :)

linktr.ee/ryanlasala?f...

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bsky.app/profile/ryan...

Announcing the pre-order surprise for 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓮𝓪𝓭 𝓸𝓯 𝓢𝓾𝓶𝓶𝓮𝓻🪸🪼🫧 All U.S. pre-orders of The Dead of Summer are eligible to receive an exclusive PIZZA MONSTER t-shirt designed by the author, based on the story’s iconic and fictional pizza spot where it all begins😈 or where it all ends? 🫣🤠

Someone please come take away Ryan's photoshop subscription 😂😂😂
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(and by take away I mean gift him another yearly subscription)

AHHH the shellphone...it's RINGING?? I'm...I'm picking it up...and soon the secret will finally be FREE from the Scholastic overlords!!!! See my next post....

We were able to strike a deal...my life in exchange for the stolen Scholastic laptop......I let him take it from me, but not before exporting the file to my shellphone. Once I get somewhere safe, I'll open it.....hopefully later today........stay tuned......

OH GOD It's captain underpants with a sword!!! I'm finished!!!!!!!!!!! unless...

I thought I was safe....I was just about to order the catch of the day when a mysterious man sat down across from me with a newspaper........could this be a secret agent sent by scholastic to retrieve the file and put me down?

I have sought refuge in the Times Square Red Lobster

oh GOD oh my GOD the file asked for a password and I tried "12345" and IMMEDIATELY alarms went off throughout the building and they deployed clifford on me!! Scholastic how could you!!!!I grabbed the laptop and I'm RUNNING!!!!!!!! Where do I hide ???