Patrick Barb
@patrickbarb.bsky.social
Writer/Editor/Awesome (he/him); patrickbarb.com
Treasurer, Horror Writers Association
Rep: Pam Gruber at High Line Literary Collective
Treasurer, Horror Writers Association
Rep: Pam Gruber at High Line Literary Collective
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Patrick Barb
@patrickbarb.bsky.social
· Sep 11
Because my old pinned post seems to have gone missing
Allow me to reintroduce myself.
Patrick Barb: author of weird, dark, horrifying tales. Most recently my debut sci-fi/horror novel ABDUCTED.
I’m an occasional editor. And I write the monthly YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR’S FAVORITE AUTHOR column.
‘Sup?
Allow me to reintroduce myself.
Patrick Barb: author of weird, dark, horrifying tales. Most recently my debut sci-fi/horror novel ABDUCTED.
I’m an occasional editor. And I write the monthly YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR’S FAVORITE AUTHOR column.
‘Sup?
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Congrats to @natcassidy.bsky.social, @toddkeisling.com, @pfracassi.bsky.social, and @patrickbarb.bsky.social, whose titles were all named a 2025 Ingram Horror Editorial Selection today!
On a year-end list with only 23 titles, we published 4 of those titles. It's been a good year for indie horror!
On a year-end list with only 23 titles, we published 4 of those titles. It's been a good year for indie horror!
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Congrats to @natcassidy.bsky.social, @toddkeisling.com, @pfracassi.bsky.social, and @patrickbarb.bsky.social, whose titles were all named a 2025 Ingram Horror Editorial Selection today!
On a year-end list with only 23 titles, we published 4 of those titles. It's been a good year for indie horror!
On a year-end list with only 23 titles, we published 4 of those titles. It's been a good year for indie horror!
#buymybooks THE CHILDREN’S HORROR. A themed short story collection perfect for the holidays when you’re snowed in, watching Paw Patrol or Pokémon for the billionth time. Weird/horror riffs on kids TV shows. Available now! www.northernrepublic.co.uk/books/childr...
November 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
#buymybooks THE CHILDREN’S HORROR. A themed short story collection perfect for the holidays when you’re snowed in, watching Paw Patrol or Pokémon for the billionth time. Weird/horror riffs on kids TV shows. Available now! www.northernrepublic.co.uk/books/childr...
The “The Harder They Come” soundtrack album is an absolute essential. An absolute gem.
RIP.
RIP.
November 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The “The Harder They Come” soundtrack album is an absolute essential. An absolute gem.
RIP.
RIP.
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Night of the Witch-Hunter
By @patrickbarb.bsky.social
This one’s a blast. A 90s VHS throwback for sure, but there’s more than just nostalgia here.
Goodman Pryce is a very timely villain. The perfect avatar for a lot of the shit we’re dealing with right now. A great read.
By @patrickbarb.bsky.social
This one’s a blast. A 90s VHS throwback for sure, but there’s more than just nostalgia here.
Goodman Pryce is a very timely villain. The perfect avatar for a lot of the shit we’re dealing with right now. A great read.
November 21, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Night of the Witch-Hunter
By @patrickbarb.bsky.social
This one’s a blast. A 90s VHS throwback for sure, but there’s more than just nostalgia here.
Goodman Pryce is a very timely villain. The perfect avatar for a lot of the shit we’re dealing with right now. A great read.
By @patrickbarb.bsky.social
This one’s a blast. A 90s VHS throwback for sure, but there’s more than just nostalgia here.
Goodman Pryce is a very timely villain. The perfect avatar for a lot of the shit we’re dealing with right now. A great read.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Happy bday to one of my favorite writers—Patrick Barb!
November 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Happy bday to one of my favorite writers—Patrick Barb!
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Wishing @patrickbarb.bsky.social a very happy birthday!!
November 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Wishing @patrickbarb.bsky.social a very happy birthday!!
November 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
While ago, pub'ed "Franchise Potential" in my newsletter b/c "shady publisher" reasons. I love the heck outta this weird, anticapitalist slasher.
Then, I adapted it as a short script—which is now an Official Selection for the Sinister Horror Film Festival in Mexico City (and online) in December.
Then, I adapted it as a short script—which is now an Official Selection for the Sinister Horror Film Festival in Mexico City (and online) in December.
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 AM
While ago, pub'ed "Franchise Potential" in my newsletter b/c "shady publisher" reasons. I love the heck outta this weird, anticapitalist slasher.
Then, I adapted it as a short script—which is now an Official Selection for the Sinister Horror Film Festival in Mexico City (and online) in December.
Then, I adapted it as a short script—which is now an Official Selection for the Sinister Horror Film Festival in Mexico City (and online) in December.
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The sight of Mohammed bin Salman sitting in the Oval Office should make all Americans want to vomit. It sure does for me.
November 19, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The sight of Mohammed bin Salman sitting in the Oval Office should make all Americans want to vomit. It sure does for me.
#buymybooks Buy all of ‘em. Signed copies of this year’s latest and greatest: JK-LOL, AND ONE DAY WE WILL DIE, NIGHT OF THE WITCH-HUNTER, THE NUT HOUSE, THE BIG ONE, plus others are available through my Ko-Fi shop for US folks. Base price is same for everyone else, but will need to calc shipping.
Visit Patrick Barb's Shop!
I've opened a shop. Come take a look!
ko-fi.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
#buymybooks Buy all of ‘em. Signed copies of this year’s latest and greatest: JK-LOL, AND ONE DAY WE WILL DIE, NIGHT OF THE WITCH-HUNTER, THE NUT HOUSE, THE BIG ONE, plus others are available through my Ko-Fi shop for US folks. Base price is same for everyone else, but will need to calc shipping.
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Find your next great #horrorread from these great #horrorauthors:
@patrickbarb.bsky.social
@zacharyashford.bsky.social
@andrewvanwey.bsky.social
@williamfgrayfic.bsky.social
@haileypiperfights.bsky.social
@sonorataylor.bsky.social
@patrickbarb.bsky.social
@zacharyashford.bsky.social
@andrewvanwey.bsky.social
@williamfgrayfic.bsky.social
@haileypiperfights.bsky.social
@sonorataylor.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Fancypants Eligibility Graphic for 2025 Works
You’re under no obligation, but Wednesday IS my birthday. Just sayin’. 😉
You’re under no obligation, but Wednesday IS my birthday. Just sayin’. 😉
November 18, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Fancypants Eligibility Graphic for 2025 Works
You’re under no obligation, but Wednesday IS my birthday. Just sayin’. 😉
You’re under no obligation, but Wednesday IS my birthday. Just sayin’. 😉
Fancypants Eligibility Graphic for 2025 Works
You’re under no obligation, but Wednesday IS my birthday. Just sayin’. 😉
You’re under no obligation, but Wednesday IS my birthday. Just sayin’. 😉
November 18, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Fancypants Eligibility Graphic for 2025 Works
You’re under no obligation, but Wednesday IS my birthday. Just sayin’. 😉
You’re under no obligation, but Wednesday IS my birthday. Just sayin’. 😉
What perfect album(s) came out the year you turned 16?
November 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
What perfect album(s) came out the year you turned 16?
I’m moving to a new apartment next week. One cool way you could help me cover costs & get settled in my new digs is to #buymybooks. If you’re in the States, you can pick up signed copies on my Ko-Fi shop. From elsewhere? DM me for shipping costs.
Visit Patrick Barb's Shop!
I've opened a shop. Come take a look!
ko-fi.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I’m moving to a new apartment next week. One cool way you could help me cover costs & get settled in my new digs is to #buymybooks. If you’re in the States, you can pick up signed copies on my Ko-Fi shop. From elsewhere? DM me for shipping costs.
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It’s that time again. Time for my monthly interview column YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR’S FAVORITE AUTHOR. This time I chat with the fantastic @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social about one of her favorites: Samuel Beckett. It’s a wide-ranging conversation about art, online discourse, & more.
Your Favorite Author’s Favorite Author: Cynthia Pelayo on Samuel Beckett - Shortwave Publishing
Back during the height of the pandemic, when the HWA held a virtual version of their annual StokerCon, Cynthia Pelayo was one of the first authors who really welcomed me to the fold, who made me feel ...
shortwavepublishing.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
It’s that time again. Time for my monthly interview column YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR’S FAVORITE AUTHOR. This time I chat with the fantastic @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social about one of her favorites: Samuel Beckett. It’s a wide-ranging conversation about art, online discourse, & more.
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Working on novels, but 2 stories in 2025: “The Project."
And One Day We Will Die: Strange Stories Inspired by the Music of Neutral Milk Hotel from @patrickbarb.bsky.social
“The Interior” from @3lobedmag.com 🔥 narration from @sapphicsapphire.bsky.social : www.3lobedmag.com/issue45/3lbe...
And One Day We Will Die: Strange Stories Inspired by the Music of Neutral Milk Hotel from @patrickbarb.bsky.social
“The Interior” from @3lobedmag.com 🔥 narration from @sapphicsapphire.bsky.social : www.3lobedmag.com/issue45/3lbe...
November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Working on novels, but 2 stories in 2025: “The Project."
And One Day We Will Die: Strange Stories Inspired by the Music of Neutral Milk Hotel from @patrickbarb.bsky.social
“The Interior” from @3lobedmag.com 🔥 narration from @sapphicsapphire.bsky.social : www.3lobedmag.com/issue45/3lbe...
And One Day We Will Die: Strange Stories Inspired by the Music of Neutral Milk Hotel from @patrickbarb.bsky.social
“The Interior” from @3lobedmag.com 🔥 narration from @sapphicsapphire.bsky.social : www.3lobedmag.com/issue45/3lbe...
It’s that time again. Time for my monthly interview column YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR’S FAVORITE AUTHOR. This time I chat with the fantastic @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social about one of her favorites: Samuel Beckett. It’s a wide-ranging conversation about art, online discourse, & more.
Your Favorite Author’s Favorite Author: Cynthia Pelayo on Samuel Beckett - Shortwave Publishing
Back during the height of the pandemic, when the HWA held a virtual version of their annual StokerCon, Cynthia Pelayo was one of the first authors who really welcomed me to the fold, who made me feel ...
shortwavepublishing.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
It’s that time again. Time for my monthly interview column YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR’S FAVORITE AUTHOR. This time I chat with the fantastic @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social about one of her favorites: Samuel Beckett. It’s a wide-ranging conversation about art, online discourse, & more.
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A new entry in our YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR'S FAVORITE AUTHOR series is now live in our online magazine!
This month @patrickbarb.bsky.social chats with @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social about Samuel Beckett!
Read here for free:
shortwavepublishing.com/magazine/you...
This month @patrickbarb.bsky.social chats with @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social about Samuel Beckett!
Read here for free:
shortwavepublishing.com/magazine/you...
November 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
A new entry in our YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR'S FAVORITE AUTHOR series is now live in our online magazine!
This month @patrickbarb.bsky.social chats with @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social about Samuel Beckett!
Read here for free:
shortwavepublishing.com/magazine/you...
This month @patrickbarb.bsky.social chats with @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social about Samuel Beckett!
Read here for free:
shortwavepublishing.com/magazine/you...
Steamed Hams! I mean Aurora Borealis.
Here in Saint Paul, MN.
Here in Saint Paul, MN.
November 12, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Steamed Hams! I mean Aurora Borealis.
Here in Saint Paul, MN.
Here in Saint Paul, MN.
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So, I listened to the first half of Pre-Approved for Haunting (collection) by @patrickbarb.bsky.social last night right before falling asleep, and then I had a nightmare. I don’t have nightmares??? Wtaf Patrick? Anywho, you should read or listen to it.
www.amazon.com/Pre-Approved...
www.amazon.com/Pre-Approved...
Pre-Approved for Haunting: And Other Stories
www.amazon.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
So, I listened to the first half of Pre-Approved for Haunting (collection) by @patrickbarb.bsky.social last night right before falling asleep, and then I had a nightmare. I don’t have nightmares??? Wtaf Patrick? Anywho, you should read or listen to it.
www.amazon.com/Pre-Approved...
www.amazon.com/Pre-Approved...
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I'm hearing the same thing. Dems are nearing a surrender. I'm shocked. Largest protest in history + best election night in years + polling showing we're kicking their ass in public opinion. And now Dems may cave.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I'm hearing the same thing. Dems are nearing a surrender. I'm shocked. Largest protest in history + best election night in years + polling showing we're kicking their ass in public opinion. And now Dems may cave.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
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I’m beginning to think voting blue no matter who might not accomplish very much, folks
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I’m beginning to think voting blue no matter who might not accomplish very much, folks