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Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · 22d

It's here... My debut book, "The Book of Hours" is out today from @alienbuddhapress.bsky.social. It has 24 Dark Cosmic poems, one for every hour of the day. Get it here!
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The Book of Hours

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Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · 22d

Tomorrow, "The Book of Hours" will be out in the world. Already, advance reviews are coming in: “The Book of Hours interlaces artistry with science to create a nuanced collection that you can feel in your chest. It’s utterly majestic.” - Mercedes Murdock Yardley, three-time Bram Stoker Award winner.

Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · 24d

I had a GREAT time this afternoon in Baltimore with @nicolemwolverton.bsky.social and @douglasgwilym.bsky.social on this panel! Can't wait to be on stage with them again, it was so fun AND insightful...Also, a big thanks to M'Shai for keeping us on topic and asking some great questions. Good times!

Nicole M. Wolverton (she/her/hers) @nicolemwolverton.bsky.social · 24d

As it turns out, the How Horror Healed Me panel at Baltimore Book Festival wasn't about mental health... still had a great time with @douglasgwilym.bsky.social & @dariusjones.bsky.social, with M'shai Dash moderating.

Panel discussion at Baltimore Book Festival

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Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · Sep 5

Next Saturday in Baltimore...Come join me, @nicolemwolverton.bsky.social, @douglasgwilym.bsky.social, and M'Shai Dash for a great conversation on "How Horror Healed Me." We're on at 1 p.m. at the Peabody Heights Brewery on the @sfwa.bsky.social Stage at the Baltimore Book Festival. See you there!

Nicole M. Wolverton (she/her/hers) @nicolemwolverton.bsky.social · Sep 3

Woot! Finally bought my Amtrak tix for the Baltimore Book Fair on 9/13. I'll be panelling with @dariusjones.bsky.social, @douglasgwilym.bsky.social, & M’Shai Dash on How Horror Healed Me at 1PM, then signing copies of A Misfortune of Lake Monsters right afterward.

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Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · Aug 23

It IS out of the bag... Coming to Baltimore soon (Sept. 13) to talk Horror, healing, and other visceral topics!

Nicole M. Wolverton (she/her/hers) @nicolemwolverton.bsky.social · Aug 22

Guess it's out of the bag: I'll be a panelist at the Baltimore Book Festival again this year! Stop by the SFWA stage on Saturday, September 13 for the How Horror Healed Me panel, featuring @dariusjones.bsky.social @redlagoe.bsky.social @douglasgwilym.bsky.social & ME!

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Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · Aug 21

Been awhile since I posted here...But I have some big news: I am delighted to announce that my first book "The Book of Hours," will debut Sept. 16 with AlienBuddha Press. It contains 24 poems, one for every hour of the day. Looking forward to sharing it with all of you! It's got a lot of me in it.

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Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · Jun 11

I will appear on the panel “Cosmic Horror: Beyond Lovecraft” June 15 at 10 a.m. at StokerCon. Also appearing are: @horrormistress.bsky.social, @anndavilacardinal.bsky.social, and @johnlangan.bsky.social. @mothman13.bsky.social will moderate. So special to share the stage with such a talented group!

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Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · Jun 4

VERY pleased to announce that I will be doing a reading alongside the talented and inimitable writers @rachelharrison.bsky.social and @ryanmarie47.bsky.social at StokerCon! The reading will be June 14 at 9:00 a.m. More details on my StokerCon schedule here: dariusjoneswriter.com/appearances/

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Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · May 18

Digging into this WIP again... 2,500 words added to "TPD" today. This world-building section fits nicely between these two chapters of "plot." ...Feeling good about it!

Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · May 13

Awesome! Congratulations!!

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Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · May 8

You have taught them well!

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Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · Mar 30

Added 1,459 words to WIP "TPD" today. Also, got a short poem (98 words) called "The Silent Chord" down, from out of nowhere. Not too bad!

Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · Mar 23

Today: Writing angry...AND getting the movie in my head down on the page...the only way to be! Added 1,703 words to my WIP "TPD." Not bad!

Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · Mar 16

Added 1,387 words to my WIP today that I'm calling "TPD" for now. The running total is now 23,642 words. Also, wrote a poem (more on that later...).

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Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · Mar 8

Dude!.... Glad you finally made it!

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Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · Mar 3

There are those of us who still “believe” in science. If our world suffers from anything right now, it’s a lack of evidence-based decision making. Anyway, my latest story here is about a fanatic who feels differently—and is willing to do something about it: www.timberghostpress.com/blog/turtles...

"Turtles" by Darius Jones

All this endless repetition—this breeding and proliferating and explosion of new realities—ends tonight. It’s true you can’t go back in time, but you can change the past. You can. Listen! We...

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Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · Feb 28

Before another day passes by, a big congratulations to all of you who made the Bram Stoker Awards Final Ballot! Lots of great names and great works on the list.

Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · Feb 24

Congratulations!!

Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · Feb 23

I added 1,903 words to my WIP "TPD" today. The work now stands at 22,206 words and the first chapter is now done. Onward!

Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · Feb 23

Congratulations, Sofia!!! That anthology is just great--so, so many stellar pieces...Good luck!

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Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · Feb 23

Congratulations to you!!

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Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · Feb 16

I added 1,745 words to my WIP "TPD" today. The work now stands at 20,303 words. Getting over 20K is...good. Onwards!

Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · Feb 13

Today, I finally pulled two poems “wet and wriggling” out of the darkness. “Osaka Angel” stands at 57 lines, 374 words. “Du Fu,” stands at 42 lines, 323 words. Both were very intense, emotional writing experiences written in my cubicle while listening to my headphones. Gotta let them sit now.

Darius Jones @dariusjones.bsky.social · Feb 9

Despite all worldly obstacles, I added 2,428 words to my WIP called "TPD" today. The work now stands at 18,604 words. Down this dune and onto the barren flatlands, at last... Onward!