John Chrostek
@johnchrostek.com
FEAST OF THE PALE LEVIATHAN, novel: https://shorturl.at/WeXfh
BOXCUTTERS, short stories: https://malarkeybooks.com/store/boxcutters
Co-owner @eveninghouse.bsky.social
EIC @cold-signal.com
Buffalo, NY
johnchrostek.com
BOXCUTTERS, short stories: https://malarkeybooks.com/store/boxcutters
Co-owner @eveninghouse.bsky.social
EIC @cold-signal.com
Buffalo, NY
johnchrostek.com
Pinned
okay my grumpy ass has finally settled on a 2025 year in review/eligibility graphic. I have been a furious little literary badger this year desperately clawing at art from all angles. Any interest/support/awards consideration for this work (mine + Cold Signal contributors) is so appreciated
Reposted by John Chrostek
Buffalo NY
Within about 10 seconds of this picture it started raining horizontally.
Kodak XX
Minolta Maxxxum 8000i
#filmphotography
Within about 10 seconds of this picture it started raining horizontally.
Kodak XX
Minolta Maxxxum 8000i
#filmphotography
November 25, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Buffalo NY
Within about 10 seconds of this picture it started raining horizontally.
Kodak XX
Minolta Maxxxum 8000i
#filmphotography
Within about 10 seconds of this picture it started raining horizontally.
Kodak XX
Minolta Maxxxum 8000i
#filmphotography
Reposted by John Chrostek
I have a new story in Short Story Long! many thanks to @aaronburch.bsky.social, a wonderful editor who always makes my writing better, the incredible Zoë Petersen for her beautiful original art, & all of you who take the time to read this one ♡ ashortstorylong.substack.com/p/a-love-sto...
November 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I have a new story in Short Story Long! many thanks to @aaronburch.bsky.social, a wonderful editor who always makes my writing better, the incredible Zoë Petersen for her beautiful original art, & all of you who take the time to read this one ♡ ashortstorylong.substack.com/p/a-love-sto...
Reposted by John Chrostek
I did the thing :)
November 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I did the thing :)
Reposted by John Chrostek
the trick to success is lit posting like you're big on LinkedIn
Here's 14 Valuable Lessons I Learned From Georgi Gospodinov's Latest Book That Will Help Maximize Your Experiential Awareness of Death And Love"
Here's 14 Valuable Lessons I Learned From Georgi Gospodinov's Latest Book That Will Help Maximize Your Experiential Awareness of Death And Love"
November 25, 2025 at 1:34 AM
the trick to success is lit posting like you're big on LinkedIn
Here's 14 Valuable Lessons I Learned From Georgi Gospodinov's Latest Book That Will Help Maximize Your Experiential Awareness of Death And Love"
Here's 14 Valuable Lessons I Learned From Georgi Gospodinov's Latest Book That Will Help Maximize Your Experiential Awareness of Death And Love"
Reposted by John Chrostek
The Night Ship is fishing up some happy netgalley reviews. Someone called it fun, and Publisher's Weekly called it an "unsettling and immersive sci-fi thriller", and that is everything I wanted.
It's still on the 'galley, but if that's not your jam let me know!
www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book...
It's still on the 'galley, but if that's not your jam let me know!
www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book...
The Night Ship
NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies to book advocates and industry professionals. Publishers make digital review copies and audiobooks available for the NetGalley comm...
www.netgalley.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The Night Ship is fishing up some happy netgalley reviews. Someone called it fun, and Publisher's Weekly called it an "unsettling and immersive sci-fi thriller", and that is everything I wanted.
It's still on the 'galley, but if that's not your jam let me know!
www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book...
It's still on the 'galley, but if that's not your jam let me know!
www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book...
Reposted by John Chrostek
"Movie Theater Manager" by Advance Base is now on streaming services (except for Sp*t*fy)
album.link/i/1855582027
album.link/i/1855582027
November 24, 2025 at 11:19 PM
"Movie Theater Manager" by Advance Base is now on streaming services (except for Sp*t*fy)
album.link/i/1855582027
album.link/i/1855582027
Reposted by John Chrostek
The collection's cover is here! And a newer release date! I’m in love with this design—the watercolor texture, the way it expresses how deeply this collection inhabits the Sonoran Desert and how collage-like these stories are in their styles and sizes. Can’t wait to share the book with everyone.
Cover reveal! Introducing The Bedtime Emptying of Our World by @joelhans.com, winner of the 2024 @mooncitypress.bsky.social Moon City Short Fiction Award. Set to release February 3, 2026: Preorder link coming soon.
Fabulous cover art and design by Elisabeth Anderson Art & Design.
Fabulous cover art and design by Elisabeth Anderson Art & Design.
November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The collection's cover is here! And a newer release date! I’m in love with this design—the watercolor texture, the way it expresses how deeply this collection inhabits the Sonoran Desert and how collage-like these stories are in their styles and sizes. Can’t wait to share the book with everyone.
Horror is a bubble genre
in that there is a lot of interesting things happening in this moment that falls under the wide umbrella but i believe
the center will not hold
in that there is a lot of interesting things happening in this moment that falls under the wide umbrella but i believe
the center will not hold
November 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Horror is a bubble genre
in that there is a lot of interesting things happening in this moment that falls under the wide umbrella but i believe
the center will not hold
in that there is a lot of interesting things happening in this moment that falls under the wide umbrella but i believe
the center will not hold
Goth contains multitudes
November 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Goth contains multitudes
I have zero desire to be rich. My big dream in life is the means to sustain a literary life with my partner, writing, running the bookstore, doing the work ourselves. But books cost money and great indie publishers like @malarkeybooks.bsky.social + Deep Overstock deserve compensation for their work
November 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I have zero desire to be rich. My big dream in life is the means to sustain a literary life with my partner, writing, running the bookstore, doing the work ourselves. But books cost money and great indie publishers like @malarkeybooks.bsky.social + Deep Overstock deserve compensation for their work
Reposted by John Chrostek
Been real slow lately but we’re putting a couple books and a tote bag in the mail tomorrow. We can send you books and stuff. We would love actually!
Malarkeybooks.com/store
Malarkeybooks.com/store
Bookstore — Malarkey
You can order signed books through this website. Feel free to request a signature and a friendly note.
Malarkeybooks.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Been real slow lately but we’re putting a couple books and a tote bag in the mail tomorrow. We can send you books and stuff. We would love actually!
Malarkeybooks.com/store
Malarkeybooks.com/store
Reposted by John Chrostek
I'm in the final stages of getting the 2026 new horror list ready to launch, so a reminder: please let me know about your books if you haven't already! RTs very appreciated
do you have a horror/horror-ish book coming out in 2026? tell me about it here, please! I'm working on the 2026 horror list and while I'm very good at sniffing out new books, I still miss things - help me help you!
forms.gle/KxLNwVDVbbRS...
forms.gle/KxLNwVDVbbRS...
2025-2026 Horror Master List Book Submissions
Because I'm out of my mind, I maintain a running list of the year's new horror releases. If you're an author/editor/marketer/publicist/agent who'd like one of your books included, please fill out the ...
forms.gle
November 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I'm in the final stages of getting the 2026 new horror list ready to launch, so a reminder: please let me know about your books if you haven't already! RTs very appreciated
we should all get a week in mid-autumn where no one is expected to do anything but catch up on their TBR pile. just like pause the economy or whatever
November 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
we should all get a week in mid-autumn where no one is expected to do anything but catch up on their TBR pile. just like pause the economy or whatever
Every time someone leaves a nice review of my books on Goodreads or on a website, a bird is saved from oil spills
November 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Every time someone leaves a nice review of my books on Goodreads or on a website, a bird is saved from oil spills
Cranberries. The band, the sauce, the season
November 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Cranberries. The band, the sauce, the season
Reposted by John Chrostek
2 ongoing convos are dovetailing rn:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
November 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
2 ongoing convos are dovetailing rn:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
Spent today holding down the storefront while Amanda gets a much needed break and plans for the holidays. Grab a book from us, why dont’cha
Eveninghousebooks.com
Eveninghousebooks.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Spent today holding down the storefront while Amanda gets a much needed break and plans for the holidays. Grab a book from us, why dont’cha
Eveninghousebooks.com
Eveninghousebooks.com
The News Just Keeps Happening
November 22, 2025 at 2:52 AM
The News Just Keeps Happening
Reposted by John Chrostek
House votes on dumbass resolution condemning socialism, meanwhile the DSA's Lisan al-Gaib rolls the truculent child brain president like a pair of socks
November 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
House votes on dumbass resolution condemning socialism, meanwhile the DSA's Lisan al-Gaib rolls the truculent child brain president like a pair of socks
Reposted by John Chrostek
Willing to do an interview with me? Want to pitch a review somewhere? Have me on your podcast? All three are great options. I am just saying.
I know everything is trash but books are still good. My book is up for pre-order and id be grateful if you want to read it 🥺 will link to a few places in thread
November 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Willing to do an interview with me? Want to pitch a review somewhere? Have me on your podcast? All three are great options. I am just saying.
if you can't tell I'm posting through it today
November 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
if you can't tell I'm posting through it today
"the future of books is still unwritten: how this company is taking literature into kevin costner's waterworld tomorrow"
November 21, 2025 at 8:49 PM
"the future of books is still unwritten: how this company is taking literature into kevin costner's waterworld tomorrow"
I have working concepts for four books. All I need now is a hundred thousand fungible dollars and enough blue yerbs to drown a bison
November 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I have working concepts for four books. All I need now is a hundred thousand fungible dollars and enough blue yerbs to drown a bison
me and the boys just passed a resolution that says you don't know ball
November 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
me and the boys just passed a resolution that says you don't know ball