C.S. Humble
@cshumble.bsky.social
Award-winning author of Amid the Vastness of All Else western saga and The Black Wells Series. Consulting Storyteller.
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C.S. Humble
@cshumble.bsky.social
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That Light Sublime Trilogy is available now via @shortwavebooks.bsky.social and amazon. The response has been overwhelmingly positive.
My thanks to all those who have blurbed or the over 1k people who have reviewed the books. And to @marissavu.bsky.social's edits.
Photos: @raewilde.bsky.social
My thanks to all those who have blurbed or the over 1k people who have reviewed the books. And to @marissavu.bsky.social's edits.
Photos: @raewilde.bsky.social
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Our biggest holiday sale ever just launched! 35% off almost everything with code HOLIDAY35!
- New releases? 35% off!
- Pre-orders? 35% off!
- Hardcovers? 35% off!
- That book you heard great things about three years ago but haven't picked up yet? 35% off!
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- New releases? 35% off!
- Pre-orders? 35% off!
- Hardcovers? 35% off!
- That book you heard great things about three years ago but haven't picked up yet? 35% off!
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November 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Our biggest holiday sale ever just launched! 35% off almost everything with code HOLIDAY35!
- New releases? 35% off!
- Pre-orders? 35% off!
- Hardcovers? 35% off!
- That book you heard great things about three years ago but haven't picked up yet? 35% off!
shop.shortwavepublishing.com
- New releases? 35% off!
- Pre-orders? 35% off!
- Hardcovers? 35% off!
- That book you heard great things about three years ago but haven't picked up yet? 35% off!
shop.shortwavepublishing.com
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Couple recs:
- @lairdbarron.bsky.social's horror western story "Bulldozer" is worth the price of the collection it's in, THE IMAGO SEQUENCE.
- @cshumble.bsky.social's THAT LIGHT SUBLIME trilogy. I read THE MASSACRE AT YELLOW HILL and really enjoyed it! Eager to get to the other two books.
- @lairdbarron.bsky.social's horror western story "Bulldozer" is worth the price of the collection it's in, THE IMAGO SEQUENCE.
- @cshumble.bsky.social's THAT LIGHT SUBLIME trilogy. I read THE MASSACRE AT YELLOW HILL and really enjoyed it! Eager to get to the other two books.
Cover Reveal - THAT LIGHT SUBLIME Trilogy - Shortwave Publishing
Today we are revealing the covers for C.S. Humble's That Light Sublime trilogy...
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November 27, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Couple recs:
- @lairdbarron.bsky.social's horror western story "Bulldozer" is worth the price of the collection it's in, THE IMAGO SEQUENCE.
- @cshumble.bsky.social's THAT LIGHT SUBLIME trilogy. I read THE MASSACRE AT YELLOW HILL and really enjoyed it! Eager to get to the other two books.
- @lairdbarron.bsky.social's horror western story "Bulldozer" is worth the price of the collection it's in, THE IMAGO SEQUENCE.
- @cshumble.bsky.social's THAT LIGHT SUBLIME trilogy. I read THE MASSACRE AT YELLOW HILL and really enjoyed it! Eager to get to the other two books.
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Happy to see @toddkeisling.com's THE SUNDOWNER'S DANCE and @cshumble.bsky.social's TO CARRY A BODY TO ITS RESTING PLACE on the Stoker Award reading list.
There is still time to recommend titles, and it takes a lot of recommendations to make the prelim ballot. Make sure to send in your fav reads!
There is still time to recommend titles, and it takes a lot of recommendations to make the prelim ballot. Make sure to send in your fav reads!
November 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Happy to see @toddkeisling.com's THE SUNDOWNER'S DANCE and @cshumble.bsky.social's TO CARRY A BODY TO ITS RESTING PLACE on the Stoker Award reading list.
There is still time to recommend titles, and it takes a lot of recommendations to make the prelim ballot. Make sure to send in your fav reads!
There is still time to recommend titles, and it takes a lot of recommendations to make the prelim ballot. Make sure to send in your fav reads!
We're talking George R.R. Martin's Fevre Dream. Tonight - 8:30 CDT, 6:30 PDT
Join us here:
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@clayvermulm.bsky.social
Join us here:
www.rfr.bz/i510f26
@clayvermulm.bsky.social
Fermented Fiction
Fermented Fiction is a podcast exploration of genre fiction through the lens of literature and film. This is also a fancy way of saying: drinking great beer and talking about our favorite books, movie...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:17 AM
We're talking George R.R. Martin's Fevre Dream. Tonight - 8:30 CDT, 6:30 PDT
Join us here:
www.rfr.bz/i510f26
@clayvermulm.bsky.social
Join us here:
www.rfr.bz/i510f26
@clayvermulm.bsky.social
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Last hours!!! At $22,500, we unlock drabble submissions with drabbleking & editor, the wonderful @kaidelmas.bsky.social ! Currently at $21,249 ~ so close!!
Our Kickstarter ends in just 24 HOURS! This is your LAST CHANCE to shop our catalogue of new ebooks, author critiques, and exclusive merch before it's gone for good. Check the 🧵 to see our full selection!
Thank you all for supporting another year of Apex. 🖤👽
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Thank you all for supporting another year of Apex. 🖤👽
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ape...
October 30, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Last hours!!! At $22,500, we unlock drabble submissions with drabbleking & editor, the wonderful @kaidelmas.bsky.social ! Currently at $21,249 ~ so close!!
"Why should we in our peevish opposition take it to heart,
Fie, tis a fault to heaven, a fault against the dead
A fault to nature, to reason most absurd whose
common theme is death of fathers, and who still hath cried
From the first corpse, 'til he that died today..."
- Hamlet
Fie, tis a fault to heaven, a fault against the dead
A fault to nature, to reason most absurd whose
common theme is death of fathers, and who still hath cried
From the first corpse, 'til he that died today..."
- Hamlet
October 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
"Why should we in our peevish opposition take it to heart,
Fie, tis a fault to heaven, a fault against the dead
A fault to nature, to reason most absurd whose
common theme is death of fathers, and who still hath cried
From the first corpse, 'til he that died today..."
- Hamlet
Fie, tis a fault to heaven, a fault against the dead
A fault to nature, to reason most absurd whose
common theme is death of fathers, and who still hath cried
From the first corpse, 'til he that died today..."
- Hamlet
"No single book can move all the world by itself, but, when you can move the world living inside enough readers, well, that proves to be a lever that the world is required to contend with."
October 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
"No single book can move all the world by itself, but, when you can move the world living inside enough readers, well, that proves to be a lever that the world is required to contend with."
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Mine #horror ...."dark as a dungeon and damp as the dew, where dangers are many and pleasures are few".
@csmagnuson.bsky.social
@catrector.com
@kylejdurrant.bsky.social
@ronaldmalfi.bsky.social
@scottsigler.bsky.social
@chuckwendig.bsky.social
@tkingfisher.com
@cshumble.bsky.social
@csmagnuson.bsky.social
@catrector.com
@kylejdurrant.bsky.social
@ronaldmalfi.bsky.social
@scottsigler.bsky.social
@chuckwendig.bsky.social
@tkingfisher.com
@cshumble.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Mine #horror ...."dark as a dungeon and damp as the dew, where dangers are many and pleasures are few".
@csmagnuson.bsky.social
@catrector.com
@kylejdurrant.bsky.social
@ronaldmalfi.bsky.social
@scottsigler.bsky.social
@chuckwendig.bsky.social
@tkingfisher.com
@cshumble.bsky.social
@csmagnuson.bsky.social
@catrector.com
@kylejdurrant.bsky.social
@ronaldmalfi.bsky.social
@scottsigler.bsky.social
@chuckwendig.bsky.social
@tkingfisher.com
@cshumble.bsky.social
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I’m not only an indie publisher, I’m also an indie writer. So excited to be doing this unhinged chaos magick spell of a slasher novel with Shortwave!
New Deal Announcement!
COSPLAY TO DEATH is a cool new slasher novel by @clashbooks.bsky.social editor Christoph Paul.
A deranged killer believes cosplayers call ancient energies while in costume that he must kill and absorb...
Join us at a twisted comic con in the woods, fall 2027. 🔪
COSPLAY TO DEATH is a cool new slasher novel by @clashbooks.bsky.social editor Christoph Paul.
A deranged killer believes cosplayers call ancient energies while in costume that he must kill and absorb...
Join us at a twisted comic con in the woods, fall 2027. 🔪
October 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I’m not only an indie publisher, I’m also an indie writer. So excited to be doing this unhinged chaos magick spell of a slasher novel with Shortwave!
Prologue.
Big swing.
Big swing.
October 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Prologue.
Big swing.
Big swing.
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Sometimes NYT reposts its articles. I don't mind too much bc this time there's a lovely mention of SOUTHERN GODS, my first novel. Plus @almakatsu.bsky.social and @buehlmeister.bsky.social, @paultremblay.bsky.social and @victorlavalle.bsky.social and so many more.
www.nytimes.com/article/horr...
www.nytimes.com/article/horr...
50 Scary Books to Read for Halloween
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October 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Sometimes NYT reposts its articles. I don't mind too much bc this time there's a lovely mention of SOUTHERN GODS, my first novel. Plus @almakatsu.bsky.social and @buehlmeister.bsky.social, @paultremblay.bsky.social and @victorlavalle.bsky.social and so many more.
www.nytimes.com/article/horr...
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You know who’s an absolute mensch? @scottlynch78.bsky.social that’s who, a man kind enough to send cookies to my Murder By The Book signing with @cshumble.bsky.social ! Thanks Scott!
October 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
You know who’s an absolute mensch? @scottlynch78.bsky.social that’s who, a man kind enough to send cookies to my Murder By The Book signing with @cshumble.bsky.social ! Thanks Scott!
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Night 3 of the book tour! I’m in Houston! I’ll be at Murder By The Book signing copies of TNTFUA @ 6:30 talking with @cshumble.bsky.social, who is one of the most lyrical and exciting writers working today. Also, just an amazing and genuine person all around. If you’re in Houston, swing by!
October 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Night 3 of the book tour! I’m in Houston! I’ll be at Murder By The Book signing copies of TNTFUA @ 6:30 talking with @cshumble.bsky.social, who is one of the most lyrical and exciting writers working today. Also, just an amazing and genuine person all around. If you’re in Houston, swing by!
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Lovely review of La Mer Se Rêve En Ciel here. www.benzinemag.net/2025/10/04/l...
"La Mer se rêve en ciel", de John Hornor Jacobs : un petit bijou, entre Bolaño et Lovecraft - Benzine Magazine
Premier titre de la collection Styx, La Mer se rêve en ciel de John Hornor Jacobs est un petit bijou qui commence comme un roman de Roberto Bolaño puis qui nous entraîne progressivement dans un horreu...
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October 8, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Lovely review of La Mer Se Rêve En Ciel here. www.benzinemag.net/2025/10/04/l...
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Goodreads asked me to curate some October-Inspired Book Recommendation lists for them, so here they are!
www.goodreads.com/blog/show/30...
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@caitlinstarling.com @spookypurcell.bsky.social @stejhoward.bsky.social @sgj.bsky.social @tananarivedue.bsky.social @anovelescape.bsky.social and more
www.goodreads.com/blog/show/30...
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@caitlinstarling.com @spookypurcell.bsky.social @stejhoward.bsky.social @sgj.bsky.social @tananarivedue.bsky.social @anovelescape.bsky.social and more
Eight Halloween Reading Lists Based on Very Specific Vibes, Themes & Tropes
Sadie Hartmann (known as Mother Horror on social media) is the co-owner of the monthly, curated, horror fiction subscription company Night Worms and...
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October 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Goodreads asked me to curate some October-Inspired Book Recommendation lists for them, so here they are!
www.goodreads.com/blog/show/30...
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@caitlinstarling.com @spookypurcell.bsky.social @stejhoward.bsky.social @sgj.bsky.social @tananarivedue.bsky.social @anovelescape.bsky.social and more
www.goodreads.com/blog/show/30...
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@caitlinstarling.com @spookypurcell.bsky.social @stejhoward.bsky.social @sgj.bsky.social @tananarivedue.bsky.social @anovelescape.bsky.social and more
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And this week our final 2025 Quarterly Book Boxes are shipping out!
What an awesome project this has been this year. Thank you to all subscribers who signed up and helped support all of our 2025 titles. We hope you enjoyed your great new books this year (and the fun merch!). 🖤
What an awesome project this has been this year. Thank you to all subscribers who signed up and helped support all of our 2025 titles. We hope you enjoyed your great new books this year (and the fun merch!). 🖤
Our first ever Quarterly Book Boxes start shipping next week!
Here's the design of the shipping box (by @alandistro.bsky.social).
It's made to look like a mini Shortwave bookstore! Complete with entrance, author signing events, book posters in the windows, and a little graffiti...
Here's the design of the shipping box (by @alandistro.bsky.social).
It's made to look like a mini Shortwave bookstore! Complete with entrance, author signing events, book posters in the windows, and a little graffiti...
September 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
And this week our final 2025 Quarterly Book Boxes are shipping out!
What an awesome project this has been this year. Thank you to all subscribers who signed up and helped support all of our 2025 titles. We hope you enjoyed your great new books this year (and the fun merch!). 🖤
What an awesome project this has been this year. Thank you to all subscribers who signed up and helped support all of our 2025 titles. We hope you enjoyed your great new books this year (and the fun merch!). 🖤
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I love indie presses! Today's #bookmail courtesy of @shortwavebooks.bsky.social:
- @gemmafiles.bsky.social's new collection LITTLE HORN, illustrated by Gemma✨
- @cshumble.bsky.social's PEREGRINE ESTATE TRILOGY, completing his saga AMID THE VASTNESS OF ALL ELSE!
- @pfracassi.bsky.social's novella D7!
- @gemmafiles.bsky.social's new collection LITTLE HORN, illustrated by Gemma✨
- @cshumble.bsky.social's PEREGRINE ESTATE TRILOGY, completing his saga AMID THE VASTNESS OF ALL ELSE!
- @pfracassi.bsky.social's novella D7!
September 24, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I love indie presses! Today's #bookmail courtesy of @shortwavebooks.bsky.social:
- @gemmafiles.bsky.social's new collection LITTLE HORN, illustrated by Gemma✨
- @cshumble.bsky.social's PEREGRINE ESTATE TRILOGY, completing his saga AMID THE VASTNESS OF ALL ELSE!
- @pfracassi.bsky.social's novella D7!
- @gemmafiles.bsky.social's new collection LITTLE HORN, illustrated by Gemma✨
- @cshumble.bsky.social's PEREGRINE ESTATE TRILOGY, completing his saga AMID THE VASTNESS OF ALL ELSE!
- @pfracassi.bsky.social's novella D7!
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8 book recs for Hobbits to celebrate #hobbitday and the first day of Fall 🍃 My reasons for picking these books is available in the alt text
September 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
8 book recs for Hobbits to celebrate #hobbitday and the first day of Fall 🍃 My reasons for picking these books is available in the alt text
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For those who’ve enjoyed The Unkillable Frank Lightning, a reminder that The Legend of Charlie Fish is set in the same universe, and you might like that one too!
For fans of gill men, scoundrels, witchcraft, and found family.
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BN...
For fans of gill men, scoundrels, witchcraft, and found family.
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BN...
The Legend of Charlie Fish
The Legend of Charlie Fish - Kindle edition by Rountree, Josh. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Legend of Charlie Fish.
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September 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM
For those who’ve enjoyed The Unkillable Frank Lightning, a reminder that The Legend of Charlie Fish is set in the same universe, and you might like that one too!
For fans of gill men, scoundrels, witchcraft, and found family.
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BN...
For fans of gill men, scoundrels, witchcraft, and found family.
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BN...
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Congrats to @cshumble.bsky.social on having the #1 New Release in Western Horror today!
BARONESS OF THE EASTERN SEABOARD is the sixth and final book in the AMID THE VASTNESS OF ALL ELSE saga, available now!
BARONESS OF THE EASTERN SEABOARD is the sixth and final book in the AMID THE VASTNESS OF ALL ELSE saga, available now!
September 3, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Congrats to @cshumble.bsky.social on having the #1 New Release in Western Horror today!
BARONESS OF THE EASTERN SEABOARD is the sixth and final book in the AMID THE VASTNESS OF ALL ELSE saga, available now!
BARONESS OF THE EASTERN SEABOARD is the sixth and final book in the AMID THE VASTNESS OF ALL ELSE saga, available now!
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What a banner day for new releases! Congratulations and happy book birthdays to Breathe In, Bleed Out by @brianmcwriter.bsky.social, Shitshow by @scribeofhades.bsky.social, and Baroness of the Eastern Seaboard by @cshumble.bsky.social! Damn, we all have a lot of reading to do. 😁
September 3, 2025 at 12:48 AM
What a banner day for new releases! Congratulations and happy book birthdays to Breathe In, Bleed Out by @brianmcwriter.bsky.social, Shitshow by @scribeofhades.bsky.social, and Baroness of the Eastern Seaboard by @cshumble.bsky.social! Damn, we all have a lot of reading to do. 😁
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Happiest of release days to @cshumble.bsky.social 🎉
The saga is complete.
In case I haven't made it clear enough, these books are a treasure. 💙📚
The saga is complete.
In case I haven't made it clear enough, these books are a treasure. 💙📚
September 3, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Happiest of release days to @cshumble.bsky.social 🎉
The saga is complete.
In case I haven't made it clear enough, these books are a treasure. 💙📚
The saga is complete.
In case I haven't made it clear enough, these books are a treasure. 💙📚