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Author | Quill ink | Canvas | ♈️ | Angel-headed hipster | Books | Horror | Oddities | NYC native

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My books spotted at McNally Jackson Rockefeller Center
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Fire Island 2022 💞
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Himbo, I think not
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Ghosts and Gay. Story of my life.
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@mikeyisbrown Remote work > office
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Rehoboth Beach, 2023 with my love 💘
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Fire Island Pines 4th of July Weekend 💚🌈💚
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Silhouette season
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That thing in my hand. I wrote it. Not my first, but fourth. However, it’s the first time I think I did this writing thing correctly. Authors (all creators) are truly their own worst enemy. Pick up Daubed in Darkness on Amazon and select few NYC book stores. Enjoy the spiral 🌀
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Say hello to one of my best friends. The beautiful Brad.
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Fire cannot kill a Dragon
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No Rest for the Wicked
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Fire Island ready, round 2 of 5 🔥🏝
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#35 is a serve
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My entire catalogue at our local Barnes & Noble (Union Square, NYC) in the revamped Horror section! Go to a brick and mortar store and support indie authors. More info about my books at #horror #nyc #queer #horrorfiction #drag #art #music #darkfiction
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Just vibes
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My green eyed beauty
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Attention horror lit fam: Any recs for queer horror novels or short story collections written by queer authors, with queer characters at the forefront? I want something new to read (new to me, essentially) #horror #queerhorror
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💚Niagara Falls💚
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Can’t get over how much fun this was and how many heads turned
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Part of lewk # 1 (didn’t take any decent pics in the moment, was having too much fun) #MichaelMyers
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Still on my BS
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Attn: Book Twitter (specifically horror). Looking for an artist for my 4th novel. I'm picky about this. I've handpicked them all with my past books. So, who is doing unique things these days in terms of cover art? Any recs? #Books #Horror #Art
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“Miami is nice, so I’ll say it twice” 💖
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Country bumpkin weekend with my 💚
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Villainesses Unite! Poison Ivy and Catwoman 💚🖤
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Now+ bringing Polaroid back 💞
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@HSquared_13 Horror author and reader right here! Holding the Book of Demons by @hmartwork
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Invader ZIM is top tier
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A kid actually gets his eyes ripped out in this scene from Invader Zim
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Neon Tea 💚🧡 Fire Island 2022
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@czechhuntee Take a deep look into the the guys you go after then. Could be that.
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2 years
After 2+ years of creative block, I finally started writing and submitting stories again. This morning, the editor of a pro antho I subbed a new short story to emailed me back. He wants to buy it! I can’t begin to explain how wonderful this feels. Suck on that writer’s block!
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Another author who never stops hypnotizing and teaching me new things @KatheKoja Friend, mentor. She’s helped me longer than she’s known me.
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Repost @Chris_Mench Sheep’s Meadow with the boys
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I like it
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I love him so much 💚 Fire Island 2022
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July 4th week Fire Island was a whirlwind 1. I got into a literal fight with a meth head. Don’t worry he very much lost 🤘🏼 2. My housemates were attacked by a bath salt zombie. It destroyed the front door. 3. Out past sunrise almost every single night Yes, I’ll do it again
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I will never forget the day you signed my favorite #VampireChronicles book Memnoch the Devil in 2012. You even said a few kind words to a budding author. Thank you for your delicious canon. You’re an original. Nobody does prose like you do. RIP angel author 💚😭 #AnneRice
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Bcuz I am the Mother of Dragons @GameOfThrones
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𝕂𝕚𝕖𝕣𝕒 αкα ThatHorrorBish
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Tattoo Check Post a pic of your last tattoo and why you have it: Because snake are badass & so I am 🐍
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“Is this what you wanted? Is this what you had in mind? Is this what you wanted? 'Cause this this is what you're getting”
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Re-reading my favorite @AnneRiceAuthor novel VIOLIN and it gets better with each read. One of the most gorgeously written books I’ve ever laid eyes on. Perfect blend of experimental prose and superior story telling. She captivates me, has my undivided attention. Not many can.
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A very close friend intro'd me to a literary agent last night, and we clicked instantly. He has worked on Britney Spears' book for instance, and many other fiction titles that have sold well. He was very interested in my writing style and the way I create my stories 🤞
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Finally got my credit card to zero. Feels GREAT to not owe any establishment money now.
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“I am my own creation. I am self-made.”
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Learned that Amazon won't let my new book be searched due to it containing LGBTQ+ content. They consider that a safety concern for minors. We're all being controlled by assbackwards humans. Anyway here's the book: #queerhorror #horror #NYC #art
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Anderson Cooper giving me those hungry eyes at the gym.
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Admiral Snaccbar 🐙
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I ❤️ my dads!
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Just had my annual physical today and it was a lot more aggressive than I can recall. Also, I’m getting back on PrEP after a 2 year hiatus. 🙏🏼 4 me
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I realized, after this weekend full of shredded bodies, that I’ve traded abs for a much thicker body, and I’m fine with it. Abs don’t impress me much, honestly. I used to feel being ripped was the way, but with age a healthy thickness is really where it’s at. #Thique
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Getting a bonus from work for exceeding 2022 quota 🤑 And lemme tell you, I’m very happy with the number! 💥
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Back on my BS
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ICONIC
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@trashygaytweets You are highly unoriginal. This has been said/done many times before. And it remains pathetic as ever.
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Editor of pro anthology just confirmed he will be buying my story. Today is going to be a great day 🥳 #shortstory #horror #queer #anthology #writing
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Nothing drains one’s creativity like working a 9 to 5
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Love at first sight. A big box of The ARCs (advanced reading copy) have arrived. Cover art is not final, that should be done in a few weeks. 🔥🤘🏼 #horror #BookTwitter #DaubedInDarkness #QueerHorror #HorrorCommunity #HorrorBooks #art #BookBoost
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FINALLY FINISHED GAME OF THRONES! I’m not well! Overall, the show was brilliant. I’m not allowing the last 3 episodes take away its greatness for ME I did not like the ending whatsoever. Very rushed and too many corners cut. My Queen will always be … DAENERYS TARGARYEN 👸🏼
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Finally submitted my 4th novel to the copyeditor in full. I still want to tweak it, but I just can't look at it anymore. The book is done. I need to move on. I am, however, excited to get it out there to whomever wants to read it! #DaubedInDarkness #Novel4
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Love my new Star Wars shirt. That’s right, they gayed it up!
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The simple act of watering my tomatoes and flowers makes me super happy on a gorgeous day such as today 🌞 I also talk to my plants, I feel it helps them grow
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Undisputed Queen of Pop. A true, revolutionary artist unlike any other in the mainstream. No words can describe how important Madonna is from her music to cultural impact.
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Madonna’s free show at Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach broke the record for biggest standalone concert for any artist in history, male or female, with 1.6 million people.
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My new apartment is so big and delicious. Glad I broke my wallet to get here. Worth every penny. Balcony and huge kitchen, huge bedroom and somehow rent stabilized (for non NYC folk, this means the landlord can’t jack my rent up to whatever number they feel upon renewal)
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Is there a worse torture than applying for jobs you know you can do but they think you can’t?
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@jsauluck As if the single boy can't choose for himself? No couple put a gun to the head of the single boy to come home with them. Classic case of bitter betty. Classic miserable gay who blames everyone else but his own choices.
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Standing in Duane Reade minding my own business looking at candy and this lady walks up to me and goes “do you know that you have great legs? I’m old but I can admire.” LOL thank you lady
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Contract received! You will be seeing more of myself, @johnfdtaff , @JoshMalerman and @YES_TRESPASSING very, very soon. If you liked I CAN TASTE THE BLOOD, then you will be doubly satisfied with MIDNIGHT LAND.
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Today, a 26-year-old kewtie said to me “I hope I look as good as you when I’m your age” Dragged and complimented all at once! This is the story of gay aging.
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Signed across the dotted line for a new job yesterday. Feels good to change things up and be challenged in a different way.
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Celebrated the first sky birthday of my dear friend Frankie Maddox Rexx, who was my rockstar. A rare and pure musical force to be reckoned with. I miss our creative connection and endless shenanigans. Our lifelong friendship was not taken for granted. RIP 🖤💜
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I know I can’t compete with Kamala Harris news right now, but I can’t believe my eyes. Stations of Shadow is # 2 in the Top LGBT Horror on Amazon. I’m screaming with joy 👽🏳️‍🌈👻 #horror #lgbt #gayhorror #drag #art #nyc #horrorcommunity #pride
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After working with small publishing houses: 3 novels, 1 novella and a short story collection, I’ve realized that self-publishing is very similar. So for my 4th book I’m leaning in that direction. That’s why I hired an independent copy editor, just in case. Scary but exciting.
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My tomatoes are getting huge! I’ve grown them all my life in Queens (in buckets) but never on a Manhattan balcony. Hell’s Kitchen indirect sunlight works better than I could’ve imagined
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COVER REVEAL! Daubed in Darkness, by yours truly. So proud of this one. Can't wait to unleash this on readers this Halloween! #CoverReveal #Horror #QueerHorror #NYC #Art #BookTwitter #HorrorCommunity #BookLovers #Books #HorrorFamily #QueerBooks
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I've yet to stop thinking about VOX LUX and it's been more than a week since I've seen it.
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You can't stop thinking about it. #VoxLux
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You ever just skip someone’s story or tweet on purpose?
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Heavy Metal Lover 🤘🏼
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In honor of Lady Gaga’s 37th birthday, tell us your favorite song by the star! 💿
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@alexsimpsxn I love all of Nathan's comedy works. Shocked he took on a serious role. I want to see this!
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Was in coat check at Rebar, saw a friend two ppl ahead, reached around to pinch his butt, came back to hide so he didn’t see me. The guy behind me grabbed my shirt and pushed me off the line (a drunk slob) aggressively, saying that I cut him. Well, he regretted that instantly.
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On the escalator getting out of whole foods and a guy says to me “sir I’m going to the gym now so I can look just like you thank for the inspiration.” 😆
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No, we don’t. That’s why we watch horror movies. We aren’t wimps 🌚
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When a rando walks up to you at the gym and says “you and your bf are the hottest couple here” it just sort of feels good. I don’t require random affirmation at all, but it’s just nice. Thank you, rando. Hope your day is lovely.
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Survived the flu! I think it should be renamed "body crushed by an 18 wheeler, thrown off a skyscraper, starvation/torture, foggy brained/irritable virus". But Flu rolls off the tongue easier. In the words of the great Celine Dione ... "I'm Alive"
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Saw #BillMaher last night, then ran into Tom Daley. You never know what'll happen in NYC #TomDaley #Olympics #NYC #Gay
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Finally saw @PoorThingsFilm . It was a stunning piece of cinematography. Elements of the great Frankenstein, Wizard of Oz and Edward Scissorhands. Superb screen writing, acting and visuals (the rarely achieved golden triad in film) Quirky, weird, compelling. My kind of movie.
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Majority of the “new year, new me, new body” FAKERS have self-aborted from the gym … finally byeeeeee
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Saw a tweet “nyc is the the only city where ppl ask you to visit but don’t let you stay at their place” Hate to say it but that person is probably asking hook ups or acquaintances bcuz real friends let you stay. Also, the audacity to want free boarding when you’re an adult.
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Okay, episode 3 of THE LAST OF US lived up to the hype. So many emotions. Brilliantly done.
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Fire Island dinner planning is as stressful as much as it is fun. I simply love when ppl enjoy my meals 🍝🤘🏼
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Attn: horror lit community. Any recs for cover artists and illustrators? I am browsing around for my new novel and a short story collection I'm putting together. My first short story collection had an illustration with each story and I want to continue that route.
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“I want you to believe...to believe in things that you cannot.” Dracula is a badass book you can’t put down once you start, tho the epistolary format turns off some readers. Still, this book brims with wisdom and terror. Shirt by @wickedclothes #MakeBooksSexyAgain #Dracula #Tool
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Some days the muse is nowhere to be found and other days it courses through me as if liquid fire. Today was a liquid fire day 🔥🔥 Also got short-listed to a very prominent horror anthology by one of the hardest editors to sell 🤞🏼
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1. New novel, Daubed in Darkness, Halloween 2023 ✅ 2. Three new short stories written for editors via invitation to pro horror anthologies ✅ 3. Focus on second short story collection, 2024 release ✅ 4. Balance social life/boyfriend/family/work ✅ 2023 is a return to form 🤘
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So many endorphins when I get paid for a fiction story that I am very proud of writing. Even better when it’s DOUBLE the professional pay rate. AND even better this helped me overcome severe writer’s block. Can’t wait to share it with everyone 🤘🏼💚 #horror #queerhorror #writing
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