Let me save you some time: all those Appalachian writers you know? They think that dude’s book sucks. And they’re right. Go read David Joy, Leah Hampton, Ron Rash, Silas House, and Crystal Wilkinson. You know, for starters. You’re welcome.
I have many criticisms of Sunak and the Conservatives but we should all reflect that they have shown no hesitation in accepting the will of the people nor any hint of questioning its legitimacy. Citizens of other nations look on enviously.
'why would a character be in a wheelchair in a world with healing magic'
'why not use eagles and fly the ring to mount doom to avoid all the fuss'
because we are telling stories not to be efficient but to reflect our human experiences and I find your cowardice nauseating
1/4 Years ago, a friend died alone in a small hotel in Greece. He was a Viet Nam vet and I felt lousy for him and thought it was a sad death. But last night when I couldn’t sleep, I had a revelation.
In Parkland the cop on campus did nothing
In Uvalde the cops did nothing
In Kansas City the cops did nothing.
Too often the “good guys” with guns only prove to be cowards with guns. More cops will not end gun violence.
Today, in an old box, I found my first submission letter sent when I was 16.
I wrote @EllenDatlow , editor at Omni magazine. It didn’t work out then but she did edit The Ballad of Black Tom years later.
I love the earnestness of my 16 yr. old self. Took time, but he made it.
Let it be told!
I’m bringing my novel to @AMC_TV with an incredible team, as 3rd season of The Terror.
The great Christopher Cantwell is co-showrunning with me and the brilliant Karyn Kusama will direct.
THE TERROR: DEVIL IN SILVER.
Here’s to horror. Long may it reign.
I will NEVER stop talking about the fact that I was unceremoniously fired by Hobby Lobby after I willingly framed a gay marriage certificate for two gay customers.