Ben Monroe
@benmonroe.com
Husband. Father. Author. Horror Fan & Writer. Probably not a zombie. HWA Member. He/him. www.benmonroe.com
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Ben Monroe
@benmonroe.com
· Feb 11
Hey! Have you read my horror novel, the Seething? If not, maybe you’d like it! If you have, consider leaving a review in the usual places?
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the bright and courageous trans people whose lives were stolen by hatred. Their absence is felt across our city.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the bright and courageous trans people whose lives were stolen by hatred. Their absence is felt across our city.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
Going through old photos on my phone, and found this… to quote Lou Costello, “I’m a baaasaad boy..”
November 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Going through old photos on my phone, and found this… to quote Lou Costello, “I’m a baaasaad boy..”
Name a film with a forest.
I mean…
I mean…
November 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Name a film with a forest.
I mean…
I mean…
I’m currently dealing with a really difficult coworker. I might have to involve HR so I’ve started documenting all the “issues” throughout the day. It’s cathartic to write all this down. A feeling of “Oh, now that I see it all laid out, no the problem isn’t me, it’s really just that she’s terrible.”
November 18, 2025 at 6:42 AM
I’m currently dealing with a really difficult coworker. I might have to involve HR so I’ve started documenting all the “issues” throughout the day. It’s cathartic to write all this down. A feeling of “Oh, now that I see it all laid out, no the problem isn’t me, it’s really just that she’s terrible.”
STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Princess Leia's Life Day song
YouTube video by TheMovieDump
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November 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I’m sure this will end well… www.popularmechanics.com/science/arch...
Archaeologists Tunneled Into a Sealed Crypt—and Found 6 Tar-Covered Coffins
Tar was often used to seal coffins and not an usual part of the find, but the metal bars and layers of fabric archaeologists found with the coffins raised some questions.
www.popularmechanics.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I’m sure this will end well… www.popularmechanics.com/science/arch...
@haileypiperfights.bsky.social A pal is reading "All The Hearts You Eat," and wonders: "a bit shy of the two-thirds mark, where Honey puts on the stereo and plays something orchestral. Was it Britten’s Sea Interludes? The description is a good fit and it would be fine for the pathetic fallacy."
November 13, 2025 at 10:31 PM
@haileypiperfights.bsky.social A pal is reading "All The Hearts You Eat," and wonders: "a bit shy of the two-thirds mark, where Honey puts on the stereo and plays something orchestral. Was it Britten’s Sea Interludes? The description is a good fit and it would be fine for the pathetic fallacy."
I've been fortunate to have known a lot of Marines. All of them exceptional people, whose companionship enriched my life in ways they'll probably never realize.
The USMC celebrates its 250th anniversary today, and I'm thinking about all of them, whether still with us, or gone but never forgotten.
The USMC celebrates its 250th anniversary today, and I'm thinking about all of them, whether still with us, or gone but never forgotten.
November 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I've been fortunate to have known a lot of Marines. All of them exceptional people, whose companionship enriched my life in ways they'll probably never realize.
The USMC celebrates its 250th anniversary today, and I'm thinking about all of them, whether still with us, or gone but never forgotten.
The USMC celebrates its 250th anniversary today, and I'm thinking about all of them, whether still with us, or gone but never forgotten.
If you’re in a Frankenstein mood, these are some great suggestions.
I’ll also note you should check out “Blood in the Soil, Terror on the Wind” from @brigidsgatepress.bsky.social which features -two- Frankenstein westerns (one of which I wrote).
I’ll also note you should check out “Blood in the Soil, Terror on the Wind” from @brigidsgatepress.bsky.social which features -two- Frankenstein westerns (one of which I wrote).
November 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
If you’re in a Frankenstein mood, these are some great suggestions.
I’ll also note you should check out “Blood in the Soil, Terror on the Wind” from @brigidsgatepress.bsky.social which features -two- Frankenstein westerns (one of which I wrote).
I’ll also note you should check out “Blood in the Soil, Terror on the Wind” from @brigidsgatepress.bsky.social which features -two- Frankenstein westerns (one of which I wrote).
Ooooh we’re halfway there!
Halfway to the end of this Kickstarter campaign, and it’s about 80% funded!
Kick in a few bucks now, so you can be one of the cool kids!
Halfway to the end of this Kickstarter campaign, and it’s about 80% funded!
Kick in a few bucks now, so you can be one of the cool kids!
My new story “Where the Water Whispers” is in this book “Waterborne.” Along with a bunch of others that promise to be great. Edited by @henryherz.bsky.social Check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bro...
Horror Anthologies: Waterborne & Once Upon a Moonless Night
Featuring stories by Z Brewer, Heather Graham, Nancy Holder, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Jonathan Maberry, Seanan McGuire, and many more
www.kickstarter.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Ooooh we’re halfway there!
Halfway to the end of this Kickstarter campaign, and it’s about 80% funded!
Kick in a few bucks now, so you can be one of the cool kids!
Halfway to the end of this Kickstarter campaign, and it’s about 80% funded!
Kick in a few bucks now, so you can be one of the cool kids!
So apropos of nothing, last night I started watching the Muppet Show on D+. And while it’s not a cure for <gestures around>, boy it sure is a balm.
November 6, 2025 at 5:48 AM
So apropos of nothing, last night I started watching the Muppet Show on D+. And while it’s not a cure for <gestures around>, boy it sure is a balm.
California voters be like...
a man in a helmet says " i 'm doing my part " in front of a row of soldiers
Alt: a man in a helmet says " i 'm doing my part " in front of a row of soldiers
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November 5, 2025 at 4:37 AM
California voters be like...
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My wife brought home a “door count clicker” from work, and took a tally of how many trick or treaters we had tonight. Over 500!
Sadly I didn’t get home from work until most of the frenzy was over, but I’m glad those families were able to enjoy themselves in our neighborhood.
Sadly I didn’t get home from work until most of the frenzy was over, but I’m glad those families were able to enjoy themselves in our neighborhood.
November 1, 2025 at 3:43 AM
My wife brought home a “door count clicker” from work, and took a tally of how many trick or treaters we had tonight. Over 500!
Sadly I didn’t get home from work until most of the frenzy was over, but I’m glad those families were able to enjoy themselves in our neighborhood.
Sadly I didn’t get home from work until most of the frenzy was over, but I’m glad those families were able to enjoy themselves in our neighborhood.
“It was fifty years ago today; Greg Stafford taught the world to play…”
October 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM
“It was fifty years ago today; Greg Stafford taught the world to play…”
Happy Halloween! youtu.be/5lRMyTaNua4?...
It's Halloween - The Shaggs [Music Video]
YouTube video by Satchel Sammons
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October 31, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Happy Halloween! youtu.be/5lRMyTaNua4?...
Friends is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1994-2004, following 6 young adults—Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, & Phoebe—living in New York City. The show explores their friendships, romances, careers, & personal growth over 10 seasons.
October 29, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Friends is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1994-2004, following 6 young adults—Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, & Phoebe—living in New York City. The show explores their friendships, romances, careers, & personal growth over 10 seasons.
This was a tremendous event. Thanks to @silversprocket.net for hosting us.
That’s me in the back of the group photo. As usual being relegated to the rear, as the tallest guy in most groups…
That’s me in the back of the group photo. As usual being relegated to the rear, as the tallest guy in most groups…
Photos from the amazing HWA Bay Area chapter's LitQuake reading at Silver Sprocket! I highly recommend checking this comic shop out next time you're in SF. With @morbidloren.bsky.social, @benmonroe.com, @pronouncedlahra.bsky.social, @writerofweird.bsky.social, & @fredwiehe.bsky.social!
October 29, 2025 at 4:35 AM
This was a tremendous event. Thanks to @silversprocket.net for hosting us.
That’s me in the back of the group photo. As usual being relegated to the rear, as the tallest guy in most groups…
That’s me in the back of the group photo. As usual being relegated to the rear, as the tallest guy in most groups…
If you see this post, a vampire that isn’t Dracula.
October 27, 2025 at 5:13 AM
If you see this post, a vampire that isn’t Dracula.
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"None of the madness that you have witnessed today was intended as part of our Fall Fun Time Hayride. Not the strands of animal entrails, not the sinister laughter echoing around us, and most crucially, not the berserk individuals who have been raiding our hayride wagon."
This Was Not Supposed to Be a Haunted Hayride
Attention, passengers! I need you all to listen to me right now! Put down your souvenir Smallwood Farms cider mugs and pay attention. There can’t b...
buff.ly
October 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"None of the madness that you have witnessed today was intended as part of our Fall Fun Time Hayride. Not the strands of animal entrails, not the sinister laughter echoing around us, and most crucially, not the berserk individuals who have been raiding our hayride wagon."
If it’s anything like the last time we read at LitCrawl, it’s going to be standing room only. Get there early!
That's me with my local HWA chapter buds! Come hear us! It's free, but it's first-come first-seated!
Tonight! I'll be reading with members of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social at SF Litcrawl!
Our event is at 8:00 at @silversprocket.net comics, but also check the schedule for the full event lineup! www.litquake.org/litcrawl
Our event is at 8:00 at @silversprocket.net comics, but also check the schedule for the full event lineup! www.litquake.org/litcrawl
October 26, 2025 at 1:36 AM
If it’s anything like the last time we read at LitCrawl, it’s going to be standing room only. Get there early!
For anyone curious, I'll be reading an excerpt from my story "Charnel Moon." It appears in the anthology "Monster Bones" edited by the always excellent @stephellis.bsky.social, and published by the legendary @cemeterydance.bsky.social.
Tonight! I'll be reading with members of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social at SF Litcrawl!
Our event is at 8:00 at @silversprocket.net comics, but also check the schedule for the full event lineup! www.litquake.org/litcrawl
Our event is at 8:00 at @silversprocket.net comics, but also check the schedule for the full event lineup! www.litquake.org/litcrawl
October 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
For anyone curious, I'll be reading an excerpt from my story "Charnel Moon." It appears in the anthology "Monster Bones" edited by the always excellent @stephellis.bsky.social, and published by the legendary @cemeterydance.bsky.social.
Tonight! I'll be reading with members of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social at SF Litcrawl!
Our event is at 8:00 at @silversprocket.net comics, but also check the schedule for the full event lineup! www.litquake.org/litcrawl
Our event is at 8:00 at @silversprocket.net comics, but also check the schedule for the full event lineup! www.litquake.org/litcrawl
October 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Tonight! I'll be reading with members of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social at SF Litcrawl!
Our event is at 8:00 at @silversprocket.net comics, but also check the schedule for the full event lineup! www.litquake.org/litcrawl
Our event is at 8:00 at @silversprocket.net comics, but also check the schedule for the full event lineup! www.litquake.org/litcrawl
My new story “Where the Water Whispers” is in this book “Waterborne.” Along with a bunch of others that promise to be great. Edited by @henryherz.bsky.social Check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bro...
Horror Anthologies: Waterborne & Once Upon a Moonless Night
Featuring stories by Z Brewer, Heather Graham, Nancy Holder, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Jonathan Maberry, Seanan McGuire, and many more
www.kickstarter.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
My new story “Where the Water Whispers” is in this book “Waterborne.” Along with a bunch of others that promise to be great. Edited by @henryherz.bsky.social Check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bro...
Which movie did you love as a kid and still love now?
October 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Which movie did you love as a kid and still love now?