Nathan Ballingrud

Dad. Author of CRYPT OF THE MOON SPIDER, THE STRANGE, WOUNDS, and NORTH AMERICAN LAKE MONSTERS. Likes Scotch, cigars, and casual strolls through Hell.

[Nathan Ballingrud @NBallingrud]

A short, insightful read into CRYPT OF THE MOON SPIDER.

[Bigcitylib @Bigcitylib2]

Crypt of the Moon Spider: A Short Post on a Short Book https://t.co/PDcjjVPHLo On @NBallingrud 's recent novella.

[Nathan Ballingrud @NBallingrud]

@Bigcitylib2 I just saw this. Thank you for this wonderful post. I've read both Gaiman and Mieville, so I'm sure their influence was at play. (And strangely, I initially conceived Grub as an Englishman! More of that must have survived into the final draft than I realized.)

[Nathan Ballingrud @NBallingrud]

@Bergershai Hi Shai, thank you so much! I hope you'll like the conclusion just as much. (I'm sorry it took me so long to respond; I haven't logged into X in a couple months.)

[Nathan Ballingrud @NBallingrud]

@VrubelOlga "pleasantly gory" is a delightful pairing of words.

[Nathan Ballingrud @NBallingrud]

@VrubelOlga Thank you so much! 🙏

[Nathan Ballingrud @NBallingrud]

Pre-order a signed copy from Malaprop's if you want!

https://t.co/EDorQQsVs4

[Nathan Ballingrud @NBallingrud]

Here's the US cover art for KINGDOM OF THE CONQUEROR WORM, out October 2026 from Tor Nightfire and Titan in the UK. Art by the incomparable Sam Araya.

[Nathan Ballingrud @NBallingrud]

@Unudurti I'm so glad you liked it. And I'm happy to see the book in India!

[Nathan Ballingrud @NBallingrud]

@zdubsman Nice!

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@BenBowlinHSW Thank you, man.

[Nathan Ballingrud @NBallingrud]

CATHEDRAL OF THE DROWNED release day! "Ballingrud once again proves himself one of the most fearless, fun, and original writers at work in horror today." -- Dan Chaon, author of ONE OF US.

[Nathan Ballingrud @NBallingrud]

@SonnyBunch Not relevant to the point you’re making, but I feel compelled to add that the phrase “no one asked for this” always invites my immediate scorn. Who gives a fuck?

[Nathan Ballingrud @NBallingrud]

@mrjorschusa Thank you! I hope you like the follow-up!

[Nathan Ballingrud @NBallingrud]

Book launch next week! I can't believe it's here already. Local filmmaker Jennifer Trudrung will help me send CATHEDRAL OF THE DROWNED out into the world at Malaprop's next Tuesday (21st) at 6pm. Please come if you can!

[Nathan Ballingrud @NBallingrud]

Apparently there’s an account pretending to be me sending weird DMs on bluesky. I DO NOT HAVE A BLUESKY ACCOUNT. If you encounter it, please report it.

[Nathan Ballingrud @NBallingrud]

@craigengler Thanks, man!

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[Nathan Ballingrud @NBallingrud]

I need a little help with surgery for my cat, Athena. Thank you, sincerely, for considering. Link in next post.

[Nathan Ballingrud @NBallingrud]

@kristina_ten @StillhousePress It's such a great book.

[Nathan Ballingrud @NBallingrud]

Finished copies of CATHEDRAL OF THE DROWNED have arrived. Less than a month away now. The Bishop awaits.