P.M. Raymond - Author
@pmraymond.bsky.social
New Orleans native. Writer of horror, observer of the world.
📖2025 SF Horror2Commic
🎥2025 SF Killer Shorts
📖2024 Eleanor Taylor Bland Award
🎥2024 Killer Shorts Finalist
🏆2024 Claymore Finalist
👀Film & book reviewer
https://linktr.ee/pmraymond_author
📖2025 SF Horror2Commic
🎥2025 SF Killer Shorts
📖2024 Eleanor Taylor Bland Award
🎥2024 Killer Shorts Finalist
🏆2024 Claymore Finalist
👀Film & book reviewer
https://linktr.ee/pmraymond_author
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Celebrating BHM with a BIG announcement...my Southern Gothic Horror short story collection THINGS ARE AS THEY SHOULD BE will be released in 2026 by Uncomfortably Dark Horror!!!
"Blood Simple" meets "Eve's Bayou". Many thanks to @candacenola.bsky.social and Christina Pfeiffer for taking a chance!
"Blood Simple" meets "Eve's Bayou". Many thanks to @candacenola.bsky.social and Christina Pfeiffer for taking a chance!
Southern gothic horror. 💀 Crime noir vibes. Set in New Orleans. ⚜️ Trangressive themes filtered through race and gender. The cover reveal for THINGS ARE AS THEY SHOULD BE AND OTHER WORDS TO DIE FOR collection is coming...December 2!
#horror #crimenoir #southerngothic
#horror #crimenoir #southerngothic
November 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Southern gothic horror. 💀 Crime noir vibes. Set in New Orleans. ⚜️ Trangressive themes filtered through race and gender. The cover reveal for THINGS ARE AS THEY SHOULD BE AND OTHER WORDS TO DIE FOR collection is coming...December 2!
#horror #crimenoir #southerngothic
#horror #crimenoir #southerngothic
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Happy release day to Jose H. Bogran for LAXtras: LOS ANGELES-STYLE CRIME STORIES! www.crimewritersofcolor.com/bookdetails
November 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Happy release day to Jose H. Bogran for LAXtras: LOS ANGELES-STYLE CRIME STORIES! www.crimewritersofcolor.com/bookdetails
Gorgeous book box from Quill and Crow Publishing arrived! What's inside? THE FAULT MIRROR by Catherine Fearns! A novel set in 1900s Paris with sinister forces and whimsical disappearing castles? Sign me up! I just translated a short story to French so I'm excited to read anything set in Paris!
November 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Gorgeous book box from Quill and Crow Publishing arrived! What's inside? THE FAULT MIRROR by Catherine Fearns! A novel set in 1900s Paris with sinister forces and whimsical disappearing castles? Sign me up! I just translated a short story to French so I'm excited to read anything set in Paris!
My Substack. Guest lecturing at Duke University today for author Sara E. Johnson's class inspired me to do something new like...teach my own course at Duke in Spring 2026 - Masters of Dark Fiction: Understanding Horror, Mystery, Crime & Thriller Stories!
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November 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM
My Substack. Guest lecturing at Duke University today for author Sara E. Johnson's class inspired me to do something new like...teach my own course at Duke in Spring 2026 - Masters of Dark Fiction: Understanding Horror, Mystery, Crime & Thriller Stories!
pmraymond.substack.com/p/how-guest-...
pmraymond.substack.com/p/how-guest-...
Making my second attempt in 4 years at petit fours. Wish me luck or send prayers. Whatever you think will work best.
November 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Making my second attempt in 4 years at petit fours. Wish me luck or send prayers. Whatever you think will work best.
C'est si bon! I translated my short story to French. Yes my tutor of 5 years reviewed my work but still MY HARD WORK! Find the English version in my upcoming release, THINGS ARE AS THEY SHOULD BE AND OTHER WORDS TO DIE FOR, coming April 21, 2026! More French translations on the way!
November 5, 2025 at 1:23 AM
C'est si bon! I translated my short story to French. Yes my tutor of 5 years reviewed my work but still MY HARD WORK! Find the English version in my upcoming release, THINGS ARE AS THEY SHOULD BE AND OTHER WORDS TO DIE FOR, coming April 21, 2026! More French translations on the way!
Every election including town council counts. A very productive lunch break.
October 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Every election including town council counts. A very productive lunch break.
Support a writer, get your wings...or a really good book! Beyond excited for my fav crime writing partner-in-crime @armbernier.bsky.social for her 2026 release-THE BUSH TEA MURDER. Enter Goodreads giveaway by Nov. 16 for a chance at an early copy! SPREAD THE WORD!
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October 31, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Support a writer, get your wings...or a really good book! Beyond excited for my fav crime writing partner-in-crime @armbernier.bsky.social for her 2026 release-THE BUSH TEA MURDER. Enter Goodreads giveaway by Nov. 16 for a chance at an early copy! SPREAD THE WORD!
www.goodreads.com/.../425362-t...
www.goodreads.com/.../425362-t...
My FIRST short story in EQMM! "Rage Ritual " is my love letter to female rage at a retreat in the swamps of Louisiana. Thx to editor Jackie Sherbow for including me in the Sept/Oct issue.
#writingcommunity #shortstories #crimenoir
#writingcommunity #shortstories #crimenoir
October 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
My FIRST short story in EQMM! "Rage Ritual " is my love letter to female rage at a retreat in the swamps of Louisiana. Thx to editor Jackie Sherbow for including me in the Sept/Oct issue.
#writingcommunity #shortstories #crimenoir
#writingcommunity #shortstories #crimenoir
Congratulations @caseystegman.com ! One of the hardest working and talented writers in the game. 🎉
October 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Congratulations @caseystegman.com ! One of the hardest working and talented writers in the game. 🎉
I love book signings at Mcintyre Books and attending one for an amazing writer and friend is even better! Pick up author Sara E. Johnson's final book in her Alexa Glock series, Bone Chilling. Sorry to see Alexa's journey end but excited for Sara's next stand alone book coming 2026!
October 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I love book signings at Mcintyre Books and attending one for an amazing writer and friend is even better! Pick up author Sara E. Johnson's final book in her Alexa Glock series, Bone Chilling. Sorry to see Alexa's journey end but excited for Sara's next stand alone book coming 2026!
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“A woman finds herself alone, at night...Absolutely nothing could go wrong with that scenario.”
@pmraymond.bsky.social reviews the #horror short film “The Moths Will Eat Them Up” by Tanya Mondini & Luisa Martiri!
Streaming now on @watchalter.bsky.social!
killershorts.com/reviews/the-...
@pmraymond.bsky.social reviews the #horror short film “The Moths Will Eat Them Up” by Tanya Mondini & Luisa Martiri!
Streaming now on @watchalter.bsky.social!
killershorts.com/reviews/the-...
“The Moths Will Eat Them Up” – Stranger-Danger on A Train – Horror Short Review - Killer Shorts
A woman finds herself alone, at night, waiting on a mostly deserted train platform. Mostly deserted but not completely. Absolutely nothing could go wrong with...
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October 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
“A woman finds herself alone, at night...Absolutely nothing could go wrong with that scenario.”
@pmraymond.bsky.social reviews the #horror short film “The Moths Will Eat Them Up” by Tanya Mondini & Luisa Martiri!
Streaming now on @watchalter.bsky.social!
killershorts.com/reviews/the-...
@pmraymond.bsky.social reviews the #horror short film “The Moths Will Eat Them Up” by Tanya Mondini & Luisa Martiri!
Streaming now on @watchalter.bsky.social!
killershorts.com/reviews/the-...
As a writer, read everything...and don't forget the spicy bits. I implore you, don't forget the spice! Substack thoughts on the matter at link in bio or below.
pmraymond.substack.com/p/what-i-lea...
pmraymond.substack.com/p/what-i-lea...
October 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
As a writer, read everything...and don't forget the spicy bits. I implore you, don't forget the spice! Substack thoughts on the matter at link in bio or below.
pmraymond.substack.com/p/what-i-lea...
pmraymond.substack.com/p/what-i-lea...
If you are a SinC member, please join us today for the book club. Y'all Rosemary's Baby is more than just a classic. The themes are as relevant today as when this book was published in 1967! One of my favorites of all time.
TODAY-Sept 27
Time: 2pm ET/ 11pm PT
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TODAY-Sept 27
Time: 2pm ET/ 11pm PT
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September 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
If you are a SinC member, please join us today for the book club. Y'all Rosemary's Baby is more than just a classic. The themes are as relevant today as when this book was published in 1967! One of my favorites of all time.
TODAY-Sept 27
Time: 2pm ET/ 11pm PT
www.sistersincrime.org/events/regis...
TODAY-Sept 27
Time: 2pm ET/ 11pm PT
www.sistersincrime.org/events/regis...
It is second nature to underestimate my right to be in a space. Not this time. I held my own with Hollywood screenwriters with Marvel and Sundance experience. Here's what I learned.
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What I learned sitting on a panel featuring Hollywood screenwriters with Marvel and Sundance experience
And why I didn't feel inexperienced but felt inspired
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September 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
It is second nature to underestimate my right to be in a space. Not this time. I held my own with Hollywood screenwriters with Marvel and Sundance experience. Here's what I learned.
pmraymond.substack.com/p/what-i-lea...
pmraymond.substack.com/p/what-i-lea...
Putting my Killer Shorts Screenplay finalist accolade to good use on Saturday at Bouchercon. Come see me as a panelist for "Screenwriting: Unlocking the Mystery".
Or... come find me at the bar and say Hello!
Or... come find me at the bar and say Hello!
September 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Putting my Killer Shorts Screenplay finalist accolade to good use on Saturday at Bouchercon. Come see me as a panelist for "Screenwriting: Unlocking the Mystery".
Or... come find me at the bar and say Hello!
Or... come find me at the bar and say Hello!
Sign up & join me Saturday, Sept. 13th for “Genre Mashups - Including a Pinch of Horror in Your Next Mystery/Suspense”!
This FREE ZOOM presentation examines how horror blends with mystery, crime, thriller, and suspense elements.
Register NOW! - sistersincrime-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
This FREE ZOOM presentation examines how horror blends with mystery, crime, thriller, and suspense elements.
Register NOW! - sistersincrime-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
August 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Sign up & join me Saturday, Sept. 13th for “Genre Mashups - Including a Pinch of Horror in Your Next Mystery/Suspense”!
This FREE ZOOM presentation examines how horror blends with mystery, crime, thriller, and suspense elements.
Register NOW! - sistersincrime-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
This FREE ZOOM presentation examines how horror blends with mystery, crime, thriller, and suspense elements.
Register NOW! - sistersincrime-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Happy release day to Rena Aliston for PENANCE! www.amazon.com/Penance-Xand...
August 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Happy release day to Rena Aliston for PENANCE! www.amazon.com/Penance-Xand...
Want to play a game? THE MOST DANGEROUS GAMES from Level Best Books (and edited by the incredible Deborah Lacy!) is ready for your crime/mystery TBR list and your preorder cart. Find my story, "Double Dutch Dare", set in 1980s New Orleans, inside its pages!
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMFF4PSH/
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMFF4PSH/
August 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Want to play a game? THE MOST DANGEROUS GAMES from Level Best Books (and edited by the incredible Deborah Lacy!) is ready for your crime/mystery TBR list and your preorder cart. Find my story, "Double Dutch Dare", set in 1980s New Orleans, inside its pages!
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMFF4PSH/
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMFF4PSH/
I made my first pitch ever to Writer's Digest in February. How did it go? Spoiler alert...it worked out fine. Here's a few thoughts on what pitching to @writersdigest.bsky.social taught me about a successful pitch...and how short story writing influenced it.
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pmraymond.substack.com/p/what-pitch...
August 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I made my first pitch ever to Writer's Digest in February. How did it go? Spoiler alert...it worked out fine. Here's a few thoughts on what pitching to @writersdigest.bsky.social taught me about a successful pitch...and how short story writing influenced it.
pmraymond.substack.com/p/what-pitch...
pmraymond.substack.com/p/what-pitch...
Reviews incoming! Horror, thriller, mystery, and suspense selections from @ktnguyenauthor.bsky.social
Andrew K Clark, Asha Greyling, and @blacktopkid.bsky.social for your next great read!
Reviews at Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/list/...
#bookworm #bookrecs #writingcommunity #booksky
Andrew K Clark, Asha Greyling, and @blacktopkid.bsky.social for your next great read!
Reviews at Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/list/...
#bookworm #bookrecs #writingcommunity #booksky
August 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Reviews incoming! Horror, thriller, mystery, and suspense selections from @ktnguyenauthor.bsky.social
Andrew K Clark, Asha Greyling, and @blacktopkid.bsky.social for your next great read!
Reviews at Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/list/...
#bookworm #bookrecs #writingcommunity #booksky
Andrew K Clark, Asha Greyling, and @blacktopkid.bsky.social for your next great read!
Reviews at Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/list/...
#bookworm #bookrecs #writingcommunity #booksky
If you and your bestie have a falling out, would you have their back during a rage plague? Asking for a friend. 🤔 Check out my review for "Make the Call" at @killershortscontest.
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#filmsky #filmreview #horrorshort
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#filmsky #filmreview #horrorshort
August 6, 2025 at 3:52 AM
If you and your bestie have a falling out, would you have their back during a rage plague? Asking for a friend. 🤔 Check out my review for "Make the Call" at @killershortscontest.
killershorts.com/reviews/make...
#filmsky #filmreview #horrorshort
killershorts.com/reviews/make...
#filmsky #filmreview #horrorshort
Time with family today including photo bomb from my nephew Tyler and quality time with pup Kepler because as his auntie I ❤️ seeing that little guy!
August 2, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Time with family today including photo bomb from my nephew Tyler and quality time with pup Kepler because as his auntie I ❤️ seeing that little guy!
Rabbit holes can be your best friend in the writing trenches. A quick read on intellectual scaffolding and regaining my writing sanity. #writingcommunity #booksky
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July 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Rabbit holes can be your best friend in the writing trenches. A quick read on intellectual scaffolding and regaining my writing sanity. #writingcommunity #booksky
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Happy release day to @jenngivhan.bsky.social for SALT BONES! bookshop.org/p/books/salt...
July 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Happy release day to @jenngivhan.bsky.social for SALT BONES! bookshop.org/p/books/salt...