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Matt Handle

@matthandle.bsky.social

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Reader and writer of horror and science fiction. Short stories can be found in Cosmic Horror Monthly, Dark Recesses Press, Bleed Error, and more.

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Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · Dec 13

My steampunk adventure and occult detective case would both love to taste your eyeballs and if that doesn't do it for you, there are over a dozen other linked stories on my blog that might.
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A blog about writing, film, books, and rock and roll by sci-fi and horror author Matt Handle.

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 4d

Publishing news!

My short story, "Tasseography," is now out and free to read in the latest issue of @crayfishmag.bsky.social (Guest edited by the amazing Isaiah Hunt) :)
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LORA GRAY TASSEOGRAPHY — CrayfishMag

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Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · 4d

Beautiful day for picking apples at Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge, GA.

Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · 6d

October means it’s officially pumpkin bread season in the Handle house so I’ve been busy in the kitchen.

Homemade pumpkin bread by yours truly is cooling on the stove.

Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · 13d

The Clackity (signed), The Nighthouse Keeper (first edition), and The Loneliest Place (first edition) all sit on my son’s bookshelf. You can bet Pennies will join them soon. If you enjoy scary middle grade, I highly recommend Lora’s books.

Lora Senf @lorasenf.bsky.social · 14d

Just left a bunch of signed books at @auntiesbooks.bsky.social. They ship. 🖤

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Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · 17d

I sent three little birds into the story submission wilds last night. Hoping they find good roosts.

Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · 18d

It’s that time of year again.

Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · 21d

Look, I’m not advocating for Xenomorph murder squads. I’m just admitting that if I had Wendy’s bilingual skill, I might make more clicking noises than is healthy for the surrounding general public.

Sydney Chandler (Wendy) and the Xenomorph behind the scenes of Alien: Earth.

Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · 28d

If there was ever a Halloween for evil clowns, I think this year is it.

Trying on an evil clown mask at Spirit Halloween.

Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · Sep 8

The Blood Moon at midnight.

Blood moon shining down on me at midnight.

Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · Sep 6

Congrats!

Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · Sep 6

Wednesday S2 might be a silly teen show but there’s a side of this full-grown man that thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Jeff Somers @jeffsomers.bsky.social · Aug 28

The No Pants Cocktail Hour Episode 85:
Author Jeff Somers drinks Mellow Corn like a teenager and reads his Avery Cates short story "The Kendish Hit," and has an unfortunate epiphany about the title.

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#Writing #WritingWithoutRules

Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · Aug 16

Penny A Page sale at 2nd & Charles today so you know I had to take advantage.

Today’s hardback (both first editions!) used book haul is Thirteen by Richard K. Morgan and Heat 2 by Michael Mann and Meg Gardiner

Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · Aug 10

Full moon at midnight. My time to prowl.

Full moon over the trees in Kennesaw, GA

Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · Aug 8

Visiting old haunts today. If you love used records or comics, Wuxtry in Athens, GA is the place for you.

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Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · Aug 6

I can see that point of view but on the other hand, the nature of their capture makes for some fun fan fiction to ponder.

Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · Aug 6

Love Minority Report. I’m currently shopping a piece of flash fiction inspired by a scene in that film.

Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · Aug 6

I cheated and found the updated scene on YouTube. I like it. Good to see Dutch is still around.

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Predator: Killer of Killers - Complete New Epilogue

YouTube video by IrishNexus

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Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · Aug 5

Congrats!

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Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · Jul 18

I realize I’m 8 years late, but I just watched the series Taboo this week and I enjoyed it. More importantly, I need this hat.

Tom Hardy looking incredibly cool in a stylish hat from the series Taboo.

Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · Jun 23

She’s the sweetest.

Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · Jun 23

Yes, the state of the world is pretty grim lately, but at least we still have cats.

My cat Luna looking a bit concerned about the state of the world herself.

Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · Jun 7

Have I written anything yet tonight? No I have not. Do I regret the lost time due to watching Predator: Killer of Killers? No, I do not. Pretty great animated movie.

Promo image of a Japanese swordsman from the film Predator: Killer of Killers

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Thomas Ha @thomasha.bsky.social · Jun 1

Latest story out today, "The Cephalophore." A surprise drop in The Dark! I've collected many lightning-quick rejections here over the years (incl. record for fastest, 15 minutes!). But one finally got through. Never know what will do it. Always keep trying.

www.thedarkmagazine.com/the-cephalop...

cover of issue 121 June 2025 of The Dark, shadowy figure walking over a bridge, golden willow branches? hanging down in the periphery

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Matt Handle @matthandle.bsky.social · Jun 1

Dark times call for dark metaphors. The Dark feels like the right home for this one. Well done and congrats.

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