Michael G. Williams 🏳️🌈
@mcmanlypants.bsky.social
I write queer horror & sci fi. Gay, Appalachian native, infosec professional, 2020 Manly Wade Wellman winner, co-host of Arcane Carolinas. He/him. michaelgwilliamsbooks.com #BlackLivesMatter #TransLivesMatter #SFWA #HWA #LGBTQ
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Reginald Voth's mother is (finally) dead. When he returns to the ancestral Appalachian homestead where she raised him, he finds it haunted (or worse) and hi
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Added a few more books to the queer sff list and I have the full blog post scheduled for tomorrow.
So if there are any I missed...
So if there are any I missed...
November 25, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Added a few more books to the queer sff list and I have the full blog post scheduled for tomorrow.
So if there are any I missed...
So if there are any I missed...
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Moss sporophytes in the sun.
November 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Moss sporophytes in the sun.
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#Booksky #Minneapolis We’ll be a vendor at Queer Voices MN’s Queer Market, happening 10-4PM at the Open Book in Minneapolis on 11/29. There’ll be author readings, vendors and more! Shop small, local and queer-owned this holiday season! queervoicesmn.org/market25
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November 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
#Booksky #Minneapolis We’ll be a vendor at Queer Voices MN’s Queer Market, happening 10-4PM at the Open Book in Minneapolis on 11/29. There’ll be author readings, vendors and more! Shop small, local and queer-owned this holiday season! queervoicesmn.org/market25
Oh, yay, turning off the feed-your-emails-to-the-LLM features in Gmail also makes tabs and spam filtering go away. Huzzah.
November 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Oh, yay, turning off the feed-your-emails-to-the-LLM features in Gmail also makes tabs and spam filtering go away. Huzzah.
When authors (such as I) plead for reviews, this is actually what we mean.
November 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
When authors (such as I) plead for reviews, this is actually what we mean.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
OK, so Tuesday if everything goes well I'll post a long thread about a super-weird story of people seeing stuff in the sky at Chimney Rock, NC. #folklore #history #weird #NorthCarolina
November 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
OK, so Tuesday if everything goes well I'll post a long thread about a super-weird story of people seeing stuff in the sky at Chimney Rock, NC. #folklore #history #weird #NorthCarolina
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How about a line of the WiP, completion of the high fantasy Forest duology which is nearly done? (First book is The Wolf and the Wild King.) www.kvj.ca/wolf.html
"I made a song of wolves and ravens and summer sunlight ..."
"I made a song of wolves and ravens and summer sunlight ..."
K.V. Johansen | The Wolf and the Wild King
About The Wolf and the Wild King, book one of The Forest high fantasy duology, by K.V. Johansen
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November 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
How about a line of the WiP, completion of the high fantasy Forest duology which is nearly done? (First book is The Wolf and the Wild King.) www.kvj.ca/wolf.html
"I made a song of wolves and ravens and summer sunlight ..."
"I made a song of wolves and ravens and summer sunlight ..."
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Day 2 of PAX Unplugged is complete! We bought a cute new cooking game, as well as the tile game pictured below.
Hey, and we're 82% funded on the campaign AND only $75 away from breaking $5000! Who's going to push us over the top?
#amediting #amwriting
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Hey, and we're 82% funded on the campaign AND only $75 away from breaking $5000! Who's going to push us over the top?
#amediting #amwriting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
November 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Day 2 of PAX Unplugged is complete! We bought a cute new cooking game, as well as the tile game pictured below.
Hey, and we're 82% funded on the campaign AND only $75 away from breaking $5000! Who's going to push us over the top?
#amediting #amwriting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
Hey, and we're 82% funded on the campaign AND only $75 away from breaking $5000! Who's going to push us over the top?
#amediting #amwriting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
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Oh Oh Oh! I have a poem just out in IEEE Spectrum honoring the 75th year of Human Use of Human Beings!
Please check it out and support poetry in @spectrum.ieee.org
spectrum.ieee.org/on-rereading...
Please check it out and support poetry in @spectrum.ieee.org
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On Rereading Norbert Wiener’s The Human Use of Human Beings at 75
Read Paul Jones’s poem from our December 2025 issue
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November 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Oh Oh Oh! I have a poem just out in IEEE Spectrum honoring the 75th year of Human Use of Human Beings!
Please check it out and support poetry in @spectrum.ieee.org
spectrum.ieee.org/on-rereading...
Please check it out and support poetry in @spectrum.ieee.org
spectrum.ieee.org/on-rereading...
For a very long time I have been without a US news app on my phone giving me push notifications and now I’m considering getting one because it is way too hard to keep up with everything. This is an invitation for recommendations of good ones for me maybe to consider.
November 22, 2025 at 1:28 AM
For a very long time I have been without a US news app on my phone giving me push notifications and now I’m considering getting one because it is way too hard to keep up with everything. This is an invitation for recommendations of good ones for me maybe to consider.
"Conan! What is best in life?"
Me: "When the cat wants to be held like a baby."
Me: "When the cat wants to be held like a baby."
November 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
"Conan! What is best in life?"
Me: "When the cat wants to be held like a baby."
Me: "When the cat wants to be held like a baby."
[checks watch] oh shit, it’s Don’t Post That Thing You Just Thought About Posting o’clock!
November 21, 2025 at 6:15 AM
[checks watch] oh shit, it’s Don’t Post That Thing You Just Thought About Posting o’clock!
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*looks around at assorted trash fires*
HEY KIDS, WANNA COOK A STREET CORN SMASH BURGER TACO WITH UNCLE KEVIN? LET’S GO!
You don’t even have to do the burger part. Just the street corn will measurably improve your life. So let’s start there. Open a can of corn, dump in a skillet with oil, & char
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HEY KIDS, WANNA COOK A STREET CORN SMASH BURGER TACO WITH UNCLE KEVIN? LET’S GO!
You don’t even have to do the burger part. Just the street corn will measurably improve your life. So let’s start there. Open a can of corn, dump in a skillet with oil, & char
1/
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
*looks around at assorted trash fires*
HEY KIDS, WANNA COOK A STREET CORN SMASH BURGER TACO WITH UNCLE KEVIN? LET’S GO!
You don’t even have to do the burger part. Just the street corn will measurably improve your life. So let’s start there. Open a can of corn, dump in a skillet with oil, & char
1/
HEY KIDS, WANNA COOK A STREET CORN SMASH BURGER TACO WITH UNCLE KEVIN? LET’S GO!
You don’t even have to do the burger part. Just the street corn will measurably improve your life. So let’s start there. Open a can of corn, dump in a skillet with oil, & char
1/
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Today is the North Carolina Rabbit Hole's fifth birthday. Because I hate making an entire newsletter out of earnest reflection, here's a story about the guy who lost his race to become North Carolina's governor because he told people that barbecue sucks www.ncrabbithole.com/p/the-politi...
The Politician who Refused to Eat Barbecue and Lost (also, it's the Rabbit Hole's Fifth Birthday)
An update on the state of the Hole, but first, the most ridiculous North Carolina political food story ever told.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Today is the North Carolina Rabbit Hole's fifth birthday. Because I hate making an entire newsletter out of earnest reflection, here's a story about the guy who lost his race to become North Carolina's governor because he told people that barbecue sucks www.ncrabbithole.com/p/the-politi...
Reskeeting myself solely to tag @aaronanother.bsky.social because I think he'd get a kick out of this story. :)
Tremendous joint pain today, but it isn't affecting typing so let's fire up a thread on #folklore and #weirdhistory here in #NorthCarolina. I was originally going to talk about a weird story from Chimney Rock, but I awoke with a burning desire to talk about Duncan McFarland, Werewolf Legislator. 1/n
November 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Reskeeting myself solely to tag @aaronanother.bsky.social because I think he'd get a kick out of this story. :)
As always, thank you for an amazing week, @erynmccee.bsky.social!
My novel CHILDREN OF SOLITUDE is about a prickly queen, a house that's haunted (or worse), and the adult star next door. It's fun, funny, ambient, & creepy as hell.
www.michaelgwilliamsbooks.com/buy-children...
#HorrorWritersChat
My novel CHILDREN OF SOLITUDE is about a prickly queen, a house that's haunted (or worse), and the adult star next door. It's fun, funny, ambient, & creepy as hell.
www.michaelgwilliamsbooks.com/buy-children...
#HorrorWritersChat
November 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM
As always, thank you for an amazing week, @erynmccee.bsky.social!
My novel CHILDREN OF SOLITUDE is about a prickly queen, a house that's haunted (or worse), and the adult star next door. It's fun, funny, ambient, & creepy as hell.
www.michaelgwilliamsbooks.com/buy-children...
#HorrorWritersChat
My novel CHILDREN OF SOLITUDE is about a prickly queen, a house that's haunted (or worse), and the adult star next door. It's fun, funny, ambient, & creepy as hell.
www.michaelgwilliamsbooks.com/buy-children...
#HorrorWritersChat
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I'm the Media Director for The Horror Zine. Check out the zine for free here:
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My interview with John A. Russo, co-writer of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD with George Romero, comes out in Feb at The Horror Zine.
My web site: trishwilsonauthor.blogspot.com
I'm the Media Director for The Horror Zine. Check out the zine for free here:
www.thehorrorzine.com
My interview with John A. Russo, co-writer of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD with George Romero, comes out in Feb at The Horror Zine.
My web site: trishwilsonauthor.blogspot.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
#HorrorWritersChat
I'm the Media Director for The Horror Zine. Check out the zine for free here:
www.thehorrorzine.com
My interview with John A. Russo, co-writer of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD with George Romero, comes out in Feb at The Horror Zine.
My web site: trishwilsonauthor.blogspot.com
I'm the Media Director for The Horror Zine. Check out the zine for free here:
www.thehorrorzine.com
My interview with John A. Russo, co-writer of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD with George Romero, comes out in Feb at The Horror Zine.
My web site: trishwilsonauthor.blogspot.com
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#HorrorWritersChat, are you in the mood for a spooky collection? Try this one full of ghosts, budding serial killers, and carnivorous horses, among other things.
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#HorrorSky #BookSky
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#HorrorSky #BookSky
November 19, 2025 at 8:22 PM
#HorrorWritersChat, are you in the mood for a spooky collection? Try this one full of ghosts, budding serial killers, and carnivorous horses, among other things.
Amazon: tinyurl.com/mv8p4shk
B&N: tinyurl.com/4fznerfe
Kobo: tinyurl.com/3u5fpeb6
Apple Books: tinyurl.com/33xhhdnx
#HorrorSky #BookSky
Amazon: tinyurl.com/mv8p4shk
B&N: tinyurl.com/4fznerfe
Kobo: tinyurl.com/3u5fpeb6
Apple Books: tinyurl.com/33xhhdnx
#HorrorSky #BookSky
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I try to remember that gender is inflicted on us, and try to consider whether for that individual it's turned out badly or not. Cis, Trans, Adjacent, I try not to fall into the trap of starting with gender and working outwards.
I try to remember that gender is inflicted on us, and try to consider whether for that individual it's turned out badly or not. Cis, Trans, Adjacent, I try not to fall into the trap of starting with gender and working outwards.
Q3. I'm doing what I can to answer everyone, and repost, so bear with me. So I don't keep you waiting, I'll throw out 3. Interpret this one how you like. I know many queer folks like me do not align masculinity with man shaped. And with horror, we love to subvert our tales.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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I try to remember that gender is inflicted on us, and try to consider whether for that individual it's turned out badly or not. Cis, Trans, Adjacent, I try not to fall into the trap of starting with gender and working outwards.
I try to remember that gender is inflicted on us, and try to consider whether for that individual it's turned out badly or not. Cis, Trans, Adjacent, I try not to fall into the trap of starting with gender and working outwards.
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Masculinity is a major theme in my writing. The horror of BAD DREAM is centered around adult masculinity/femininity being forced upon young people before they're ready for it, and the violent image of manhood presented to boys.
Masculinity is a major theme in my writing. The horror of BAD DREAM is centered around adult masculinity/femininity being forced upon young people before they're ready for it, and the violent image of manhood presented to boys.
Here we go, #HorrorWritersChat!
Q1 has arrived. It's international men's day today, and I thought actually that's a good topic. Not the easiest one to build questions around, either. So if I do not hit the mark I am sure you will forgive me.
As usual, no links, no pitches, not till the end.
Q1 has arrived. It's international men's day today, and I thought actually that's a good topic. Not the easiest one to build questions around, either. So if I do not hit the mark I am sure you will forgive me.
As usual, no links, no pitches, not till the end.
November 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
#HorrorWritersChat
Masculinity is a major theme in my writing. The horror of BAD DREAM is centered around adult masculinity/femininity being forced upon young people before they're ready for it, and the violent image of manhood presented to boys.
Masculinity is a major theme in my writing. The horror of BAD DREAM is centered around adult masculinity/femininity being forced upon young people before they're ready for it, and the violent image of manhood presented to boys.
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Probably failure. Failure of the self, of who they are against who they’d like to be or how they’d like the world to work.
I think they’re mostly looking for control but they can never have it because their actions lead to losing the control they seek. For good or bad.
Probably failure. Failure of the self, of who they are against who they’d like to be or how they’d like the world to work.
I think they’re mostly looking for control but they can never have it because their actions lead to losing the control they seek. For good or bad.
Q4 is up. Ten minutes to outro and the promo: I am still working my way through. You're all wonderful busy bees today and I adore you!
This one is a little easier. No archetypes!
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This one is a little easier. No archetypes!
#HorrorWritersChat
November 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Probably failure. Failure of the self, of who they are against who they’d like to be or how they’d like the world to work.
I think they’re mostly looking for control but they can never have it because their actions lead to losing the control they seek. For good or bad.
Probably failure. Failure of the self, of who they are against who they’d like to be or how they’d like the world to work.
I think they’re mostly looking for control but they can never have it because their actions lead to losing the control they seek. For good or bad.
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Victor Frankenstein (my version) is afraid of being doomed to isolation, being abandoned even by his own creation he made to be his everything.
Isaac literally feels no fear. He’s the boy who had to learn to shudder. But…okay he’s afraid of something happening to his kids.
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Isaac literally feels no fear. He’s the boy who had to learn to shudder. But…okay he’s afraid of something happening to his kids.
#HorrorWritersChat
Q4 is up. Ten minutes to outro and the promo: I am still working my way through. You're all wonderful busy bees today and I adore you!
This one is a little easier. No archetypes!
#HorrorWritersChat
This one is a little easier. No archetypes!
#HorrorWritersChat
November 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Victor Frankenstein (my version) is afraid of being doomed to isolation, being abandoned even by his own creation he made to be his everything.
Isaac literally feels no fear. He’s the boy who had to learn to shudder. But…okay he’s afraid of something happening to his kids.
#HorrorWritersChat
Isaac literally feels no fear. He’s the boy who had to learn to shudder. But…okay he’s afraid of something happening to his kids.
#HorrorWritersChat
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Great set of questions Eryn!
Thanks for hosting!
Giving a shout out to @chaoticauthor.online for starting this weekly madness! He’s a legend so go check out his work!
And check out my pinned post for my Dark England series if you like supernatural thrillers!
#HorrorWritersChat
Thanks for hosting!
Giving a shout out to @chaoticauthor.online for starting this weekly madness! He’s a legend so go check out his work!
And check out my pinned post for my Dark England series if you like supernatural thrillers!
#HorrorWritersChat
November 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Great set of questions Eryn!
Thanks for hosting!
Giving a shout out to @chaoticauthor.online for starting this weekly madness! He’s a legend so go check out his work!
And check out my pinned post for my Dark England series if you like supernatural thrillers!
#HorrorWritersChat
Thanks for hosting!
Giving a shout out to @chaoticauthor.online for starting this weekly madness! He’s a legend so go check out his work!
And check out my pinned post for my Dark England series if you like supernatural thrillers!
#HorrorWritersChat
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Thanks, Eryn. I have a wannabe teenage boy tearaway in this, and a deadbeat dad who also happens to be dead. Or is he? Completely?
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Phengaris
There's something very wrong in Thurstrop Wood.Mark Warner never noticed it before. He's there to get away from his life, his ailing mother. Out of his head. Not to think about anything.Birds sing in ...
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November 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Thanks, Eryn. I have a wannabe teenage boy tearaway in this, and a deadbeat dad who also happens to be dead. Or is he? Completely?
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