Eric LaRocca
@ericlarocca.bsky.social
(He/They) 3x Bram Stoker Award finalist, Shirley Jackson Award nominee and 2x Splatterpunk Award-winning Author
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Actually I think the thing I'm best at is writing about bodies coming apart.
January 14, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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Proud to announce UNEARTHED, a new anthology I co-edited with Dan Coxon, featuring original stories from some of the best speculative writers across the globe. I hope readers enjoy the stories as much as we did. Thanks to Titan Books for publishing the book, which will release on Sept. 15. 🗿
January 14, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Proud to announce UNEARTHED, a new anthology I co-edited with Dan Coxon, featuring original stories from some of the best speculative writers across the globe. I hope readers enjoy the stories as much as we did. Thanks to Titan Books for publishing the book, which will release on Sept. 15. 🗿
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Here's the full lineup:
Tananarive Due, Christopher Golden, Josh Malerman, Tim Lebbon, Eric LaRocca, A.M. Shine, Jonathan Maberry, Hildur Knútsdóttir, Ai Jiang, A. G. Slatter, Mark Chadbourn, Priya Sharma, Benjamin Percy, V. Castro, Gemma Amor, Cavan Scott, Premee Mohamed, Hache Pueyo & Steve Toase
Tananarive Due, Christopher Golden, Josh Malerman, Tim Lebbon, Eric LaRocca, A.M. Shine, Jonathan Maberry, Hildur Knútsdóttir, Ai Jiang, A. G. Slatter, Mark Chadbourn, Priya Sharma, Benjamin Percy, V. Castro, Gemma Amor, Cavan Scott, Premee Mohamed, Hache Pueyo & Steve Toase
January 14, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Here's the full lineup:
Tananarive Due, Christopher Golden, Josh Malerman, Tim Lebbon, Eric LaRocca, A.M. Shine, Jonathan Maberry, Hildur Knútsdóttir, Ai Jiang, A. G. Slatter, Mark Chadbourn, Priya Sharma, Benjamin Percy, V. Castro, Gemma Amor, Cavan Scott, Premee Mohamed, Hache Pueyo & Steve Toase
Tananarive Due, Christopher Golden, Josh Malerman, Tim Lebbon, Eric LaRocca, A.M. Shine, Jonathan Maberry, Hildur Knútsdóttir, Ai Jiang, A. G. Slatter, Mark Chadbourn, Priya Sharma, Benjamin Percy, V. Castro, Gemma Amor, Cavan Scott, Premee Mohamed, Hache Pueyo & Steve Toase
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We're thrilled to reveal the cover of UNEARTHED, a horror anthology from award-winning authors and editors @dancoxon.bsky.social and @pfracassi.bsky.social which digs beneath the crumbling structures of historical ruins to reveal their archaic pasts, and their darkest secrets.
Out September 15! 💀
Out September 15! 💀
January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
We're thrilled to reveal the cover of UNEARTHED, a horror anthology from award-winning authors and editors @dancoxon.bsky.social and @pfracassi.bsky.social which digs beneath the crumbling structures of historical ruins to reveal their archaic pasts, and their darkest secrets.
Out September 15! 💀
Out September 15! 💀
I can’t wait to share what I’ve been working on with you… BRUTE is coming next year from Saga Press (US) and Titan Books (UK).
January 14, 2026 at 4:18 PM
I can’t wait to share what I’ve been working on with you… BRUTE is coming next year from Saga Press (US) and Titan Books (UK).
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I am bloody ECSTATIC to say that ITCH! IS OUT TODAY IN THE USA!
Hardback, ebook, and audiobook (narrated by me) now all available. This is the longest I have ever promoted one single book!
If you've been patiently waiting for a physical copy: THANKYOU.
Time to get itchy, Murica 🐜🐜
Hardback, ebook, and audiobook (narrated by me) now all available. This is the longest I have ever promoted one single book!
If you've been patiently waiting for a physical copy: THANKYOU.
Time to get itchy, Murica 🐜🐜
January 13, 2026 at 12:38 PM
I am bloody ECSTATIC to say that ITCH! IS OUT TODAY IN THE USA!
Hardback, ebook, and audiobook (narrated by me) now all available. This is the longest I have ever promoted one single book!
If you've been patiently waiting for a physical copy: THANKYOU.
Time to get itchy, Murica 🐜🐜
Hardback, ebook, and audiobook (narrated by me) now all available. This is the longest I have ever promoted one single book!
If you've been patiently waiting for a physical copy: THANKYOU.
Time to get itchy, Murica 🐜🐜
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Hey Boston area!!! It's me @paultremblay.bsky.social @johnlangan.bsky.social @catvalente.bsky.social & @ericlarocca.bsky.social on 1/31 @copperdogbooks.bsky.social! We are raising money for the @sjacksonawards.bsky.social. $5 suggested donation.
Join us. Details: copperdogbooks.com/event/2026-0...
Join us. Details: copperdogbooks.com/event/2026-0...
January 13, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Hey Boston area!!! It's me @paultremblay.bsky.social @johnlangan.bsky.social @catvalente.bsky.social & @ericlarocca.bsky.social on 1/31 @copperdogbooks.bsky.social! We are raising money for the @sjacksonawards.bsky.social. $5 suggested donation.
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Join us. Details: copperdogbooks.com/event/2026-0...
Georges Bataille, I love you ❤️ Yes all literature is inherently evil, go off King
January 12, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Georges Bataille, I love you ❤️ Yes all literature is inherently evil, go off King
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Some things are meant to stay buried...
Watch the teaser trailer for LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY.
Watch the teaser trailer for LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY.
January 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Some things are meant to stay buried...
Watch the teaser trailer for LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY.
Watch the teaser trailer for LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY.
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“A novel that cares not about being liked, but being felt, absorbed and endured, finished in a quiet state of ruin, “Wretch,” by @ericlarocca.bsky.social succeeds in all that it sets out to do, and for the record, I happened to like it too.”
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@titanbooks.bsky.social @sagapressbooks.bsky.social
Review: Wretch by Eric LaRocca | FanFiAddict
Synopsis: After his husband dies, Simeon Link finds himself overcome by grief and seeking comfort in an unusual support group called The Wretches, who offer ...
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January 12, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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We now pause for station identification: We’re an indie genre publisher specializing in horror, crime and dark fantasy. Our authors include @cgolden.bsky.social @haileypiperfights.bsky.social @ericlarocca.bsky.social @benjaminpercy.bsky.social @mikemignola.bsky.social and many more.
January 12, 2026 at 4:52 AM
We now pause for station identification: We’re an indie genre publisher specializing in horror, crime and dark fantasy. Our authors include @cgolden.bsky.social @haileypiperfights.bsky.social @ericlarocca.bsky.social @benjaminpercy.bsky.social @mikemignola.bsky.social and many more.
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Congrats to all nominees! Some phenomenal stories here, including work by @sgj.bsky.social @ericlarocca.bsky.social @wrathjw.bsky.social @crobertcargill.bsky.social @bryansmith.bsky.social @joerlansdale.bsky.social @haileypiperfights.bsky.social @candacenola.bsky.social and others!!!
2026 Splatterpunk Award Nominees
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2026 Splatterpunk Award Nominees
The 2026 Splatterpunk Award nominees were announced January 10. The awards honor superior achievement in the literary sub-genres of Splatterpunk and Extreme Horror fiction. In addition, the J. F. G…
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January 11, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Congrats to all nominees! Some phenomenal stories here, including work by @sgj.bsky.social @ericlarocca.bsky.social @wrathjw.bsky.social @crobertcargill.bsky.social @bryansmith.bsky.social @joerlansdale.bsky.social @haileypiperfights.bsky.social @candacenola.bsky.social and others!!!
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some excellent stuff here, and much stuff I have not (yet) read, so I need to get on that.
We are proud to present… the 2026 Splatterpunk Award nominees: killerconatx.com/awards/
2026 Splatterpunk Awards
We are pleased to announce the 2026 Splatterpunk Award nominees, for works published in 2025. The awards honor superior achievement in the literary sub-genres of Splatterpunk and Extreme Horror fic…
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January 10, 2026 at 10:08 PM
some excellent stuff here, and much stuff I have not (yet) read, so I need to get on that.
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Bleak, extreme, weird. I have no idea where @ericlarocca.bsky.social is going with this trilogy about a gruesome small town and its elders but I'm in for the ride after reading book 1.
January 10, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Bleak, extreme, weird. I have no idea where @ericlarocca.bsky.social is going with this trilogy about a gruesome small town and its elders but I'm in for the ride after reading book 1.
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I was offline most of morning and just found out, TEENAGE GIRLS CAN BE DEMONS has been nominated for a Splatterpunk Award for Best Collection! 🤩
This is my first time ever being nominated for a Splatterpunk, and I'm jazzed to join these bloody ranks 😈 Congrats all!
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This is my first time ever being nominated for a Splatterpunk, and I'm jazzed to join these bloody ranks 😈 Congrats all!
killerconatx.com/awards/
January 10, 2026 at 4:06 PM
I was offline most of morning and just found out, TEENAGE GIRLS CAN BE DEMONS has been nominated for a Splatterpunk Award for Best Collection! 🤩
This is my first time ever being nominated for a Splatterpunk, and I'm jazzed to join these bloody ranks 😈 Congrats all!
killerconatx.com/awards/
This is my first time ever being nominated for a Splatterpunk, and I'm jazzed to join these bloody ranks 😈 Congrats all!
killerconatx.com/awards/
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“A novel that cares not about being liked, but being felt, absorbed and endured, finished in a quiet state of ruin, “Wretch,” by @ericlarocca.bsky.social succeeds in all that it sets out to do, and for the record, I happened to like it too.”
@titanbooks.bsky.social @sagapressbooks.bsky.social
@titanbooks.bsky.social @sagapressbooks.bsky.social
Review: Wretch by Eric LaRocca | FanFiAddict
Synopsis: After his husband dies, Simeon Link finds himself overcome by grief and seeking comfort in an unusual support group called The Wretches, who offer ...
fanfiaddict.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:58 PM
“A novel that cares not about being liked, but being felt, absorbed and endured, finished in a quiet state of ruin, “Wretch,” by @ericlarocca.bsky.social succeeds in all that it sets out to do, and for the record, I happened to like it too.”
@titanbooks.bsky.social @sagapressbooks.bsky.social
@titanbooks.bsky.social @sagapressbooks.bsky.social
OH MY GOD!!! “AT DARK, I BECOME LOATHSOME” IS NOMINATED FOR A SPLATTERPUNK AWARD 😭❤️
January 10, 2026 at 3:41 PM
OH MY GOD!!! “AT DARK, I BECOME LOATHSOME” IS NOMINATED FOR A SPLATTERPUNK AWARD 😭❤️
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We are proud to present… the 2026 Splatterpunk Award nominees: killerconatx.com/awards/
2026 Splatterpunk Awards
We are pleased to announce the 2026 Splatterpunk Award nominees, for works published in 2025. The awards honor superior achievement in the literary sub-genres of Splatterpunk and Extreme Horror fic…
killerconatx.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
We are proud to present… the 2026 Splatterpunk Award nominees: killerconatx.com/awards/
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It has never been more important in most of our lifetimes than now to make art that deeply offends and concerns fascists.
January 9, 2026 at 9:13 PM
It has never been more important in most of our lifetimes than now to make art that deeply offends and concerns fascists.
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We stand with our trans friends, family, readers, colleagues. Full stop.
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Experts Warn U.S. in Early Stages of Genocide Against Trans Americans
Genocide scholars say policies targeting transgender Americans match early warning signs of mass atrocity.Genocide scholars are sounding the alarm over what they describe as escalating attacks targeti...
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January 9, 2026 at 10:36 PM
We stand with our trans friends, family, readers, colleagues. Full stop.
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so glad i can now at last resume my healthiest of hobbies (refreshing NetGalley and Goodreads to see if any new reviews have posted)
January 9, 2026 at 8:23 PM
so glad i can now at last resume my healthiest of hobbies (refreshing NetGalley and Goodreads to see if any new reviews have posted)
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Have you picked up THE FLESH KING by @richardkadrey.bsky.social yet?🩸
Tilda, Ford and Neuland hit NYC to hunt a flesh-eating monster in this macabre and witty supernatural noir packed twists, turns, betrayals and showdowns...
https://tinyurl.com/mw6jspcz
Tilda, Ford and Neuland hit NYC to hunt a flesh-eating monster in this macabre and witty supernatural noir packed twists, turns, betrayals and showdowns...
https://tinyurl.com/mw6jspcz
January 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Have you picked up THE FLESH KING by @richardkadrey.bsky.social yet?🩸
Tilda, Ford and Neuland hit NYC to hunt a flesh-eating monster in this macabre and witty supernatural noir packed twists, turns, betrayals and showdowns...
https://tinyurl.com/mw6jspcz
Tilda, Ford and Neuland hit NYC to hunt a flesh-eating monster in this macabre and witty supernatural noir packed twists, turns, betrayals and showdowns...
https://tinyurl.com/mw6jspcz
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At the local B&N and finding my favorite people!!! @kkoja.bsky.social @ericlarocca.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 4:15 PM
At the local B&N and finding my favorite people!!! @kkoja.bsky.social @ericlarocca.bsky.social
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On this day in Horror History, DRACULA PRINCE OF DARKNESS was released in 1966.
January 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
On this day in Horror History, DRACULA PRINCE OF DARKNESS was released in 1966.
Every horror writer I know loves a good tiki bar ❤️ @paultremblay.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Every horror writer I know loves a good tiki bar ❤️ @paultremblay.bsky.social