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Ira Rat @eyerarat.bsky.social · 5d

Do you like poetry? Me neither. Buy my poetry book. 🥰

I’ve been a little facetious about this book since it came out, but it’s two older OOP chapbooks that are some of my favorite poems I’ve written.

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Joe Koch @horrorsong.blog · 7d

Finally had a chance to crack open my copy of the @southwestreview.bsky.social horror issue and found my story illustrated by @lumierebelge.bsky.social whose work I've followed for a few years. I'm not sure if the editors knew this; if so, thanks! If not, amazing confluence of energies, thanks!

Southwest Review's current horror issue open to an illustration of a figure that may be either masc or fem, may be running, dancing, or falling, or something else, and whose thoughts are made of _________ .

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Joe Koch @horrorsong.blog · 8d

IT'S ALIVE
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Ira Rat @eyerarat.bsky.social · 8d

Sometimes a review for one of my books pops up, and I go, “Oh yeah, I write.” 🪦

I might have to take my publisher hat off for a few days and finish the story I started last month.

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Ira Rat @eyerarat.bsky.social · 17d

I'm a little safe from Adam. I've finally finished up my Abyss collection. Haha. I'm sure I'll find some records to give him some of my money. I'll have to check out those other places.

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Ira Rat @eyerarat.bsky.social · 18d

16.5 going through Indianapolis, Dayton, Columbus, Zanesville, Cambridge, Wheeling, Washington, New Stanton, Breezewood, Carlisle, Gettysburg.

Still want to go to Xenia, like we talked about last time. But I think it said that’d be an extra 30 minutes not even getting out of the car. Haha.

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Ira Rat @eyerarat.bsky.social · 18d

Weird question: I’m driving to PA this week (for VoidCon—be there) and never know if I should just drive until I can’t feel my legs, then find a museum or bookstore to recover… or actually plan the stops. Do people plan their cities ahead of time?

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Ira Rat @eyerarat.bsky.social · 24d

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L'étranger - Show #511 : Immaculacy Bolo Gawked

Scrambled Thus...

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Ira Rat @eyerarat.bsky.social · 24d

A surreal coming together of worlds, my music has been played on L'étranger, and now, a piece of a story. 🫶

Nice to be there alongside other people like @jackskelley.bsky.social @houseofvladpress.bsky.social Scab Magazine and Blake Butler!

Link below.

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Cursed Morsels @cursedmorsels.bsky.social · Sep 10

Seriously one of the best horror lit events I've ever been to! Iowans love weird horror!

Ira Rat @eyerarat.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thanks again to everyone who came out to One of Us last weekend!

If you didn't come, you're just not getting a thank you. Are you? If you're thanks-incentivized, you'll have to remember that for next time.

The One of Us literary fest brings horror fanatics together

As the summer breeze begins to chill, Iowa City residents are prepared for the festivities that come with the fall season. The newest event to the literary community is One of Us, a new festival tailo...

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Ira Rat @eyerarat.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thanks again to everyone who came out to One of Us last weekend!

If you didn't come, you're just not getting a thank you. Are you? If you're thanks-incentivized, you'll have to remember that for next time.

The One of Us literary fest brings horror fanatics together

As the summer breeze begins to chill, Iowa City residents are prepared for the festivities that come with the fall season. The newest event to the literary community is One of Us, a new festival tailo...

dailyiowan.com

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GreasyGoat.bsky.social @greasygoat.bsky.social · Aug 18

Full 5 💀 review of HAIRS by @filthyloot.bsky.social @eyerarat.bsky.social is on. goodreads .
The stories included in this collection exemplify what drew me to Iras writing, and has deepened my appreciation of his craft.
#💙 #📚🩸 #booksky #horrorsky #hairs #iowa #filthyloot #bookreview

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Ira Rat @eyerarat.bsky.social · Aug 13

Just got interviewed about ONE OF US. When asked why I'm doing it, I compared myself to George Mallory, who said he climbed Everest "because it was there!" I jokingly said this was "because it wasn't."

This... is a lie. I responded by making a "uhhhhhhh" sound like Tina Belcher for 20 minutes.

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Ira Rat @eyerarat.bsky.social · Aug 12

A quick reminder Bryon Dudley and I recorded an EP called City Dead, full of lo-fi 70s Italian horror movie-inspired music. It's coming out on cassette soon, and you can order it now from my Bandcamp.

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City Dead, by Bryon Dudley & Ira Rat

7 track album

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Bryan Holm @holmbry.bsky.social · Aug 11

@filthyloot.bsky.social Mail Day!

Release the Horse, by @matthewmitchell.bsky.social

Been waiting for this one.

Release the Horse, by Matthew Mitchell, paperback cover.

Release the Horse, by Matthew Mitchell, paperback.

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Ira Rat @eyerarat.bsky.social · Aug 12

Only the good ones...

Ira Rat @eyerarat.bsky.social · Aug 12

Reason #382 Why I Hate Digital Media: I decided to start linking the previous interviews, etc. on irarat.com I would say for every six that I've done, one still exists... 🤷

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Ira Rat @eyerarat.bsky.social · Aug 12

TFW, you realize that your zine wasn't on your webpage for god-knows-how-long.

If you liked "I Preferred His Underground Stuff," you might enjoy this one... Or not, thems the breaks, it's a poetry chapbook. I'm not going to provide a money-back warranty. 🚬

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House of Vlad Press/Vlad Mag @houseofvladpress.bsky.social · Aug 11

Vlad Mag #6 (Part Two): “Bummer Summer,” edited by Brian Alan Ellis, is OUT NOW on the website! New work by @eyerarat.bsky.social (@filthyloot.bsky.social), @malsmart.bsky.social (@maudlinhouse.bsky.social), @budsmith.bsky.social, @formermissnj.bsky.social and others 🦩

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Bansheerse Ní Fearagáin @miseryvulture.bsky.social · Aug 9

Long live @filthyloot.bsky.social

god's coldest hole @obol.bsky.social · Aug 8

Seriously though, I read the first two stories ("The Bone Mother" by Jon Steffens and "How to Fillet Angels" by @horrorsong.blog) this morning and they are excellent. Between it and Fleischerei by @miseryvulture.bsky.social, it's clear I'm going to need to dig into more of Filthy Loot's catalogue.

god's coldest hole @obol.bsky.social · Aug 8

How the timeline has me feeling today

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Ira Rat @eyerarat.bsky.social · Aug 5

Follow the link on the Filthy Loot website for... a little bit more information.

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Filthy Loot @filthyloot.bsky.social · Jul 15

MIDWEST Horror writers who want to drive to Iowa City to table at a horror event. The entry for the lottery is now open! Even if you have just one book, you're welcome! Look for the previous post, as putting the URL in it might have limited its reach.

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Ira Rat @eyerarat.bsky.social · Jul 15

Sorry that it's a lottery, we have more interest than space. ❤️

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Filthy Loot @filthyloot.bsky.social · Jul 15

Horrorists from around Iowa! The lottery is now open!

A reminder: we're seeking both established horror authors and publishers, as well as newcomers to the field. As long as you have a book to sell, you're One of US!

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One of Us Lottery

Event Timing: Sept 6, 2025 12-4 p.m. Event Address: Public Space One, Iowa City, IA Contact us at [email protected]

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Valentina Rojas @styxteeth.bsky.social · Jul 9

a piece on cannibalism, philosophy, Hannibal (the gay icon of our hearts), and Fleischerei by Saoirse Ní Chiaragáin.

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@miseryvulture.bsky.social @filthyloot.bsky.social

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