T.L. Simpson

“With a voice that grabs hold of you and doesn’t let go until its gut-wrenching final page, Simpson weaves a heartbreaking tale of the complicated nature of love, loss, and family. A beautiful, important novel.” —MK Pagano, author of GIRLS WHO BURN

“With a voice that grabs hold of you and doesn’t let go until its gut-wrenching final page, Simpson weaves a heartbreaking tale.... A beautiful, important novel.” —MK Pagano, author of GIRLS WHO BURN

COPE FIELD by T. L. Simpson is available now! ❤️

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Word by Word: NYT bestselling author Marc J Gregson T.L. Simpson in conversation with Marc J. Gregson

I interviewed NYT bestselling author Marc. J Gregson, author of the ABOVE THE BLACK trilogy. Check it out, and while you're there, subscribe to my newsletter.

Word by Word In conversation with Matteo L. Cerilli.

I sat down with Matteo L. Cerilli, author of LOCKJAW (Tundra, 2024); middle grade ghost story SOMETHING'S UP WITH ARLO (HarperCollins Canada, 2025); YA noir BAD IN THE BLOOD (Tundra, 2025); YA gamer action FATHOM FALL (Bloomsbury, 2026) to talk craft.

Check it out!

Superman may have fixed whatever was wrong with me

petition to stop calling it AI "art" and them AI "artists."

It's not art and they aren't artists.

I’ll be putting my journalism experience to good use by publishing Q&A articles with authors on Substack.

We’ll dig deep into craft, talk about inspiration, method, process and more.

We’ve got NYT bestsellers on deck, career authors, debuts and more. It’s going to be awesome. Link in bio!

I got suspended on threads for telling someone arguing that AI writing is still writing to “eat shit”

Not sorry

“COPE FIELD is a home run. A gripping modern classic, full of so much heart and grit and punk rock tenacity, each word refuses to leave you dry-eyed. T. L. Simpson simply doesn’t miss.” —Freya Finch, author of RISE

“COPE FIELD is a home run. A gripping modern classic, full of so much heart and grit and punk rock tenacity, each word refuses to leave you dry-eyed. T. L. Simpson simply doesn’t miss.” — @freyafinch.bsky.social (RISE)

Out now! @tlsimpson.bsky.social ⚾️❤️

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DM me

We started a Discord for traditionally published authors with books coming out in 2026. It's gotten a good number of authors, but we require MORE! Yell at me if you'd like an invite.

We are starting to get a good number of authors. Get in on this!

2026 Author Boost BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST

I started a discord for author networking. Holler at me if you're a traditionally published author with a book coming out in 2026 for an invite!

2026 Author Boost BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST

I started a discord for author networking. Holler at me if you're a traditionally published author with a book coming out in 2026 for an invite!

If you are a trad published author (or debut) with a book coming out in 2026, I've put together a discord channel for networking, support, signal boosts, etc. Holler at me for an invite.

Dissent is patriotic.

We have a right to disagree and dissent with those in power and demand a better world.

me booking a wrestling match:

ok but what if they kissed?

If you are a trad published author (or debut) with a book coming out in 2026, I've put together a discord channel for networking, support, signal boosts, etc. Holler at me for an invite.

Cope Field by T. L. Simpson “Simpson has a knack for delivering entertaining reads that take on important issues teens and young adults grapple with. COPE FIELD is a gripping and timely read.” —Jeff Wooten, author of KILL CALL

“Simpson has a knack for delivering entertaining reads that take on important issues teens and young adults grapple with. COPE FIELD is a gripping and timely read.” —Jeff Wooten, author of KILL CALL

COPE FIELD by @tlsimpson.bsky.social is available now!

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the husband stitch is where they sew a man's mouth shut so he'll stop speaking shitty ideas about women's reproductive health

“I loved Crawford’s story and the lengths he goes through to protect the people he loves. Heartbreaking, relatable, and punk rock to its core, Cope Field is a grand slam of a book.” —Anthony Nerada, author of Indie Next Pick Skater Boy

“...Heartbreaking, relatable, and punk rock to its core, COPE FIELD is a grand slam of a book.” — @anthonynerada.bsky.social , author of Indie Next Pick SKATER BOY

COPE FIELD by @tlsimpson.bsky.social is available now! ⚾️❤️

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Me trying to get thru this draft

The year is 2065. You are in a thrift store. Every book there is written by James Patterson

The year is 2065. You are in a thrift store. Every book there is written by James Patterson

Krusty the Clown: HEY, HEY! I’VE BEEN IN RENO FOR SIX WEEKS, DID I MISS ANYTHING?

Are some dumb fascists fighting today or what

Me trying to get thru this draft

“Cope Field is an absolute triumph. Simpson’s sophomore book is a beautiful, heart-wrenching story of a young man who loves big in spite of his pain. The most honest thing I’ve read in a long time, this story is about the courage it takes to proverbially kill your heroes and find your voice. And while it tore me apart, Simpson’s prose also put me back together with hope and the possibility for healing. A must-read.” —Erica Ivy Rodgers, author of Lady of Steel and Straw

“COPE FIELD is an absolute triumph....A must-read.” —Erica Ivy Rodgers, author of LADY OF STEEL AND STRAW

COPE FIELD by @tlsimpson.bsky.social is available now! ⚾️❤️

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You should be able to marry Pam in Stardew valley. Concernedape, fix this

I know those day in the life tik toks are lies bc there never is a big section for existential dread, task paralysis or dissociation