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Steve Berman

@steveberman.bsky.social

Has been known to write. Is admired for his collection of plush monsters and strange books and weird art and vintage things. But is he charming? Award-winner for that book about gay men and plants.

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Daydreamers Lethe Press is an independent publishing house specializing in speculative fiction, books of gay interest, poetry, spirituality, as well as classic works of the occult & supernatural. Named after the ...

I love this quirky book of gay fiction by Jonathan Harper. I wish more people would read it. So now it's only $5. Indulge!

www.lethepressbooks.com/store/p19/Da...

30.04.2025 02:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I'm back to working on The Guide to Lost Gay Cinematic Characters 3. If anyone has a favorite horror or f/sf film and would like to know who the queer character is, comment with the film title (the movie must be older than 1986). A lot of the famous flicks have already been covered. So try B-movies.

13.03.2025 20:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In Slant magazine, Richard Scott Larson (author of THE LONG HALLWAY) and Doug Dibbern discuss their memoirs:

07.02.2025 14:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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High praise from a long-time fav ... who wants to hear a duet?
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Releasing from Lethe Press on February 17, *River Trash* is a bottle novel that takes place mainly indoors. Singer-songwriter Whitney Thorn and struggling comedian Graham Morrow are two road acts who shack up for pandemic lockdown.

04.02.2025 20:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Becky Spratford's review of Girl in the Creek 5/5: Reading for review in the April issue of Library Journal Three words That Describe This Book: Sporror, Invasively creepy, Strong Sense of Place From the draft review: A tightly written, masterc...

Book 5 of 8: GIRL IN THE CREEK by @wnwagner.bsky.social

Three words That Describe This Book: Sporror, Invasively creepy, Strong Sense of Place

Review Notes-- "Masterclass in Horror" www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

04.02.2025 17:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I mean, I've only done cis-men because of circumstances...

30.01.2025 19:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They smartly picked the right photograph. Love to see @illustro-obscurum.bsky.social draw some fungi-infected animals

30.01.2025 14:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Donated

28.01.2025 02:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tempting

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We're still kvelling over this week's announcement of the 74th National Jewish Book Awards winners and finalists. Swipe through to hear from JBC's President Elisa Spungen Bildner on the power of the awards and click below to see the full list of awardees. โ https://bit.ly/3E0yIGB

24.01.2025 18:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 74th National Jewish Book Awards. Click here for the full list: bit.ly/4hmmG8T

22.01.2025 14:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 18

Actually, a more apt era would be 19th or 20th century France or 20th century America.

21.01.2025 14:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have a couple openings in a historical horror anthology. Pays professional rates but would need the story in mid-March. Reply if you are interested.

20.01.2025 20:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Richard is an amazing author--if you're the least bit queer, the least bit monstrous, you should check this out. I cannot wait to start reading it.

16.01.2025 19:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You better take my money, too

16.01.2025 19:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Can I buy an autographed copy?

16.01.2025 18:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oooh, I want to read this.

16.01.2025 18:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nosferatu!

08.01.2025 21:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Second read of 25 and another great ocean story in the box. Heavy Oceans by @tjoneswriter.bsky.social grabs a hold of you and never lets go in this excellent example of Lovecraftian horror. ๐Ÿ˜€ This was another paperback release from @lethepress.bsky.social

#horror #horrorlit #books #collectingbooks

06.01.2025 15:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'd like to see it.

06.01.2025 17:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ryan is a very talented and reasonably priced designer (not to mention an excellent writer, too). I've worked with him many times. Need a cover or layout or promotional piece? Hire him.

05.01.2025 21:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Vengeance Most Fowl had me laughing out loud so many times, especially how they turned Feathers McGraw into a Bond supervillain.

05.01.2025 05:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Coyote Road <div><b>Stories of the archetypal Trickster from Michael Cadnum, Charles de Lint, Patricia A. McKillip, Jeffrey Ford, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, and others.</b><br><br><b>World Fantasy Award Finalist</b><br

Now on sale at openroadmedia.com/ebook/the-co...

05.12.2024 17:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I took a great many graduate classes on East Asian History and Culture when I went for my masters. One result was my story "Wagers of Gold Mountain."

05.12.2024 17:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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