Steven Caumo

Today's the day! My debut novel DRYAD is available from JournalStone in paperback. A small town's summer is about to be soaked in blood. Buy here: www.amazon.com/dp/1685101860/ #horrorlit #horrorbooks #splatterpunk

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Number 1 overall in American Horror. Out of the all the love I’ve gotten for this book, the fact that @stephengrahamjones.com blurbed an unknown author and eventually incorporated it into the possession sub-genre of one of his college classes remains the highest compliment. Thanks, Doc.

In this week's #corrie #podcast -- Debbie continues to worry that Ronnie not longer fancies her and is having an affair. Maria throws pudding. Alya remembers Marco. Gary promises pickled eggs. bit.ly/corriepod429

It’s #FridayReads time! Let’s share books and boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. I bring you the perfect spooky season read: monstrous babies, bloodthirsty deities, ghosts, magic, vengeance, and creatures from beyond the reef! www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316...

When you hear "Grandparents' Rights," think Amy Acton's mother.

We need more parties, weddings, auctions, crises, etc. on #soaps. The messier the better! #GH #YR #DAYS #BTG #BoldandBeautiful

I haven't done #corrie Empty Cup Awards for a while, but if I still did, let's agree that this would win.

Don’t pay to get published. Ever. Fuck vanity presses. Fuck “agents” who ask for money. Fuck “pay to play” anthologies. Don’t. Fucking. Pay.

If you're looking for new horror to read this October, I had two books published this year. THRILL KILLERS, a novella from Grindhouse Press, and DRYAD, my debut novel from JournalStone. THRILL KILLERS: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1957... DRYAD: www.amazon.com/dp/1685101860/ #splatterpunk #booksky

It’d be nice if we didn’t have to worry about everything and everyone all the time.

In this week's #corrie #podcast -- Kit is outraged when Sarah puts him down as a character witness in her upcoming trial. Ken’s a veggie. Mary pulls one off. It’s haircuts week. bit.ly/corriepod428

If you're looking for new horror to read this October, I had two books published this year. THRILL KILLERS, a novella from Grindhouse Press, and DRYAD, my debut novel from JournalStone. THRILL KILLERS: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1957... DRYAD: www.amazon.com/dp/1685101860/ #splatterpunk #booksky

It’s #FridayReads time! Let’s share books and boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. The little book that could is only $1.99 for a limited time! Magic, revenge, a Russian hitman, dogs with human eyes, and more. Get some! www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0D8...

I wish I could juggle reading 5 books at a time like Octavia Butler and writing 5 projects at a time like Shirley Jackson but as it happens, I can barely manage to get through 2 books a month anymore, and haven't touched my current novella in progress in weeks 😔

Opinion: General Hospital, Y&R, DAYS, B&B and Beyond the Gates are serving up unexpected character combos — with mixed results.

In love with this thread 💚

Can't stop thinking about the people who want horror to be hopeful and uplifting and why that is so diametrically opposed to what horror is and why we need horror

In this week's #corrie #podcast -- With Doug suspected of having a mental health episode, Jodie makes a move to throw Lily under the bus. PC Jess is nosy. Roy makes a mean frappuccino. Toyah appreciates reclaimed decorations. bit.ly/corriepod427

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Happy #FridayReads! If the idea of entitled jocks being literally eaten alive by a tree monster tickles your fancy, my debut novel DRYAD is for you. It's the first in a trilogy, so the more copies sold, the more likely the sequel is to be published www.amazon.com/gp/product/1...

It’s #FridayReads time! Let’s share books and boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. The book that started it all for me is only $1.99 right now on all platforms. Now go ahead, share what you love! www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0D8... bookshop.org/p/books/zero...

You don't know how healing it is to have my comfort character from when I was 17 escape from hell to kick ass and get a redemption arc. #ahs13

YouTube review of my novella THRILL KILLERS! youtu.be/jtNYvh3kRYQ?...

fucking love when authors drop little easter egg bits & bobs of their older books into their writing very fun chef's kiss tickles the hell out of me (recently wendig and rosson in particular)

A Fish Called Wanda

I've read several (good!) books this year that have made me say "Wow, I would have been obsessed with this as a teenager." Currently one-third of the way through THE KEEPER by Sarah Langan and it definitely falls into this category

Oates: wow, you guys really didn't like my idea, huh? Oates: you all sound like a bunch of skeleton lovers

Joyce Carol Oates: you know Oates: i have a take Barker: oh shit Barker: oh shit this is gonna be good Poe: how do you figure? Barker: edgar Barker: it's a joyce carol oates take Barker: they're always good Poe: i don't know about that Barker: they're good to me, edgar

MAJOR UK EBOOK DEAL ALERT! The ebook of PRETTY GIRLS is just 99p right now! A missing girl. A family torn apart. An unsolved mystery. Download PRETTY GIRLS today: www.amazon.co.uk/Pretty-Girls...

Yay for GH's Carly/Valentin and Y&R's Kyle/Victoria, but a sudden child for DAYS' Stefano and Marlena is a big NOPE 😱 #GH #YR #BTG #DAYS #BoldandBeautiful

Stories that take place on Halloween? Yeah, we've got that. #Halloween #Halloweenbooks

If you want to help an author, please remember to rate their books on Amazon! Everything these days is determined by algorithms, and ratings really help. (An Amazon "review" only has to be a couple of words...!) THANK YOU!! 🖤🖤🖤

The vibe I want to give off when I have a crush on someone vs the vibe I actually give off (yes I am embarrassing, thank you for noticing)

Austin Powers in Goldmember

Is the blow-up doll haunted, or is there something more going on? CINDY IS PLASTIC by Tayla Harkness is now available from Grindhouse Press! a.co/d/06RTid6m

Not even my French tour can stop #FridayReads! Let’s share some books and boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. No witty stuff today. I’m in France for two weeks because of this book, which is only $2.99 right now! www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CP...

me waving goodbye to summer 🖤

It’s #FridayReads time and Hispanic Heritage Month, so let’s share books and boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. Here’s a paragraph from Coyote Songs (only $2.99!). You know, for no reason at all. Go ahead, share what you love! www.amazon.com/Coyote-Songs...

Somewhere between a quarter and a third of the way through writing a novelette/novella I intend to pair with a different novella I wrote years ago. Coming of (r)age extreme horror (with a heart, I hope).

I'm almost finished reading LOST BOY LOST GIRL by Peter Straub and am very annoyed with myself for not knowing Tim Underhill and Tom Pasmore were characters from his Blue Rose trilogy, which I own but haven't read yet.

Don't go into the Deadwoods alone. Scarlet Oak is waiting, and she's getting hungry, so bring a friend or two. She's not a picky eater. #splatterpunk #extremehorror journalstone.com/bookstore/dr... (Also available on Amazon)

Summer is almost over, but there's still time to book your stay in Paradise! If Brett and Claire like your vibe from across the bar... Run! #splatterpunk #extremehorror #grindhousepress www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1957...

It’s #FridayReads time! Let’s share books and boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. The novel that started it all for me here and in France, launched barrio noir, and became my first film option is just $2.99 right now! www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0D8...

Watching reruns of the original Matlock with my dad, and I have to stop myself from pointing at a guest star and saying, "That's the guy who got his skin ripped off and worn by his brother in HELLRAISER"

One of our relatives saw this bumper sticker on a car in Cali.

Your monthly reminder: Keep writing. When no one cares, persist. When things appear to be crumbling, keep at it. When it's difficult, push through. When you feel alone, listen to the stories in your blood. Just write. The world needs your stories.

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