Steve Van Samson
@stevevansam.bsky.social
Author. Horror lover. Fierce proponent of character diversity & of avoiding cliché like the plague. Host of the Retro Ridoctopus podcast. Fear-monger at Rough House Publishing. Not a Matango.
Check out this killer haul from my pals @tomsnig.bsky.social and @jsuretteacheson.bsky.social!! #Herculoids #YoungHellboy #LobsterJohnson and #SoulTaker!
Had a great time in Boston at the Wicked Comic Con with my dude, pulp master @pmcnamee67.bsky.social!
Had a great time in Boston at the Wicked Comic Con with my dude, pulp master @pmcnamee67.bsky.social!
April 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Check out this killer haul from my pals @tomsnig.bsky.social and @jsuretteacheson.bsky.social!! #Herculoids #YoungHellboy #LobsterJohnson and #SoulTaker!
Had a great time in Boston at the Wicked Comic Con with my dude, pulp master @pmcnamee67.bsky.social!
Had a great time in Boston at the Wicked Comic Con with my dude, pulp master @pmcnamee67.bsky.social!
Got to see a bonafide anime classic on the big screen last week! Vampire Hunter D (1985) with the best dudes on the planet.
April 17, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Got to see a bonafide anime classic on the big screen last week! Vampire Hunter D (1985) with the best dudes on the planet.
From a great event called Dark Reads back on March 1st. First time with the red.
April 17, 2025 at 12:07 AM
From a great event called Dark Reads back on March 1st. First time with the red.
Seems like every morning I wake up screaming. Admittedly, @claymcleod.bsky.social helps.
April 16, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Seems like every morning I wake up screaming. Admittedly, @claymcleod.bsky.social helps.
2 down, 2 to go.
April 16, 2025 at 10:11 PM
2 down, 2 to go.
My brand of vampires...
My first: The Bone Eater King (2017)
My latest: The Unpleasant Mister Snif (2024)
My first: The Bone Eater King (2017)
My latest: The Unpleasant Mister Snif (2024)
April 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
My brand of vampires...
My first: The Bone Eater King (2017)
My latest: The Unpleasant Mister Snif (2024)
My first: The Bone Eater King (2017)
My latest: The Unpleasant Mister Snif (2024)
Proud thing from a few weeks ago...
I was welcomed as a guest author by a class of high school seniors. My book "Year of the Rattlesnake" was part of the curriculum!
The students had read four of the stories in the book and had a slew of thoughtful questions. So impressed and thoroughly honored!
I was welcomed as a guest author by a class of high school seniors. My book "Year of the Rattlesnake" was part of the curriculum!
The students had read four of the stories in the book and had a slew of thoughtful questions. So impressed and thoroughly honored!
April 16, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Proud thing from a few weeks ago...
I was welcomed as a guest author by a class of high school seniors. My book "Year of the Rattlesnake" was part of the curriculum!
The students had read four of the stories in the book and had a slew of thoughtful questions. So impressed and thoroughly honored!
I was welcomed as a guest author by a class of high school seniors. My book "Year of the Rattlesnake" was part of the curriculum!
The students had read four of the stories in the book and had a slew of thoughtful questions. So impressed and thoroughly honored!
Two weekends in a row behind the table! This time, it was Dark Reads, a newish event at @rhodeislandcollege.bsky.social!
📚 were sold, 🤘 were thrown and many sorely needed 🤣 were found!
📚 were sold, 🤘 were thrown and many sorely needed 🤣 were found!
March 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Two weekends in a row behind the table! This time, it was Dark Reads, a newish event at @rhodeislandcollege.bsky.social!
📚 were sold, 🤘 were thrown and many sorely needed 🤣 were found!
📚 were sold, 🤘 were thrown and many sorely needed 🤣 were found!
Had a great time with @roughhousepub.bsky.social at the Dead of Winter Horror festival in Worcester, Massachusetts, this past weekend! Much Mayhem was peddled, many horns were thrown, and the drinks were as cold as the heart of winter.
February 25, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Had a great time with @roughhousepub.bsky.social at the Dead of Winter Horror festival in Worcester, Massachusetts, this past weekend! Much Mayhem was peddled, many horns were thrown, and the drinks were as cold as the heart of winter.
My geeky nostalgia podcast Retro Ridoctopus (currently in our 7th season) is proud and honored to present two incredible guests who are absolutely tearing up the indie comics! The stellar team of @tomsnig.bsky.social and Jeannine Acheson!
retro-ridoctopus.pinecast.co/episode/871d...
retro-ridoctopus.pinecast.co/episode/871d...
February 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
My geeky nostalgia podcast Retro Ridoctopus (currently in our 7th season) is proud and honored to present two incredible guests who are absolutely tearing up the indie comics! The stellar team of @tomsnig.bsky.social and Jeannine Acheson!
retro-ridoctopus.pinecast.co/episode/871d...
retro-ridoctopus.pinecast.co/episode/871d...
So many excellent ways to enjoy THE RACK! Read it...wear it...read it WHILE wearing it!!
Thanks to editor @horrortom.bsky.social for this awesome shirt! Gotta love that @lynnehansenart.bsky.social artwork!!
Thanks to editor @horrortom.bsky.social for this awesome shirt! Gotta love that @lynnehansenart.bsky.social artwork!!
December 25, 2024 at 10:13 PM
So many excellent ways to enjoy THE RACK! Read it...wear it...read it WHILE wearing it!!
Thanks to editor @horrortom.bsky.social for this awesome shirt! Gotta love that @lynnehansenart.bsky.social artwork!!
Thanks to editor @horrortom.bsky.social for this awesome shirt! Gotta love that @lynnehansenart.bsky.social artwork!!
Just typed THE END on one of the hardest stories I've ever had to write. This thing fought me kicking and screaming and shooting piss and vinegar all the way. In the end, I couldn't be prouder.
Sometimes, the hard fought victories are the only ones that matter. Cheers if you got 'em.
Sometimes, the hard fought victories are the only ones that matter. Cheers if you got 'em.
December 22, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Just typed THE END on one of the hardest stories I've ever had to write. This thing fought me kicking and screaming and shooting piss and vinegar all the way. In the end, I couldn't be prouder.
Sometimes, the hard fought victories are the only ones that matter. Cheers if you got 'em.
Sometimes, the hard fought victories are the only ones that matter. Cheers if you got 'em.
Tomorrow, I'm going on the awesome Vox Vomitus podcast to chat about my newest book, THE UNPLEASANT MISTER SNIF!
Oh dang... he's right behind me, isn't he?
Oh dang... he's right behind me, isn't he?
November 12, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Tomorrow, I'm going on the awesome Vox Vomitus podcast to chat about my newest book, THE UNPLEASANT MISTER SNIF!
Oh dang... he's right behind me, isn't he?
Oh dang... he's right behind me, isn't he?
My new novella, THE UNPLEASANT MISTER SNIF, is now available in a signed and numbered standard hardcover edition for half the price! Head on over to the @weirdhousepress website and grab yourself a copy.
weirdhousepress.com/products/the...
Deluxe hardcovers are still available as well!
weirdhousepress.com/products/the...
Deluxe hardcovers are still available as well!
November 9, 2024 at 11:55 PM
My new novella, THE UNPLEASANT MISTER SNIF, is now available in a signed and numbered standard hardcover edition for half the price! Head on over to the @weirdhousepress website and grab yourself a copy.
weirdhousepress.com/products/the...
Deluxe hardcovers are still available as well!
weirdhousepress.com/products/the...
Deluxe hardcovers are still available as well!
THE RACK: STORIES INSPIRED BY VINTAGE HORROR PAPERBACKS
I couldn't be more proud to announce my involvement with this absolutely gorgeous anthology. I am gobsmacked to have my story LIPS LIKE A SCYTHE surrounded by so many bonafide legends!
Releases Sept. 3rd!!
www.horrordna.com/news/the-rac...
I couldn't be more proud to announce my involvement with this absolutely gorgeous anthology. I am gobsmacked to have my story LIPS LIKE A SCYTHE surrounded by so many bonafide legends!
Releases Sept. 3rd!!
www.horrordna.com/news/the-rac...
August 9, 2024 at 5:58 PM
THE RACK: STORIES INSPIRED BY VINTAGE HORROR PAPERBACKS
I couldn't be more proud to announce my involvement with this absolutely gorgeous anthology. I am gobsmacked to have my story LIPS LIKE A SCYTHE surrounded by so many bonafide legends!
Releases Sept. 3rd!!
www.horrordna.com/news/the-rac...
I couldn't be more proud to announce my involvement with this absolutely gorgeous anthology. I am gobsmacked to have my story LIPS LIKE A SCYTHE surrounded by so many bonafide legends!
Releases Sept. 3rd!!
www.horrordna.com/news/the-rac...
Next week, the Brick-Fist Boys from ROUGH HOUSE PUBLISHING are heading to Cincinnati for HorrorHound Weekend 2024!
It's March 22 through the 24th
Stop by the Rough House table and throw some of these... 🤘🤘🤘
It's March 22 through the 24th
Stop by the Rough House table and throw some of these... 🤘🤘🤘
March 13, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Next week, the Brick-Fist Boys from ROUGH HOUSE PUBLISHING are heading to Cincinnati for HorrorHound Weekend 2024!
It's March 22 through the 24th
Stop by the Rough House table and throw some of these... 🤘🤘🤘
It's March 22 through the 24th
Stop by the Rough House table and throw some of these... 🤘🤘🤘
Hey, look at that... I have two award-eligible collections for 2023!
I would be most happy to provide digital copies to any and all who are reading for the awards. Just message me here or send an email.
Many thanks for your time and consideration!
I would be most happy to provide digital copies to any and all who are reading for the awards. Just message me here or send an email.
Many thanks for your time and consideration!
November 28, 2023 at 8:54 PM
Hey, look at that... I have two award-eligible collections for 2023!
I would be most happy to provide digital copies to any and all who are reading for the awards. Just message me here or send an email.
Many thanks for your time and consideration!
I would be most happy to provide digital copies to any and all who are reading for the awards. Just message me here or send an email.
Many thanks for your time and consideration!
"This beastie makes the Juggernaut look puny by comparison."
Eat it, Marko.
#nightcrawler #wendigo #perfectcomicpanels #marvel
Eat it, Marko.
#nightcrawler #wendigo #perfectcomicpanels #marvel
November 16, 2023 at 8:08 PM
"This beastie makes the Juggernaut look puny by comparison."
Eat it, Marko.
#nightcrawler #wendigo #perfectcomicpanels #marvel
Eat it, Marko.
#nightcrawler #wendigo #perfectcomicpanels #marvel
This is just too cool! Posted by a friend!
Looks like copies of #yearoftherattlesnake are hitting homes this week!
So exciting!
Looks like copies of #yearoftherattlesnake are hitting homes this week!
So exciting!
November 14, 2023 at 5:16 PM
This is just too cool! Posted by a friend!
Looks like copies of #yearoftherattlesnake are hitting homes this week!
So exciting!
Looks like copies of #yearoftherattlesnake are hitting homes this week!
So exciting!
I just had a blast interviewing the endlessly talented Kasey #Lansdale about her career and her ghostly mystery tale "The Disappeared" from the newly released anthology, "Deathrealm Spirits"!
Listen to Retro Ridoctopus on your podcasting app of choice or click the link! pnc.st/s/retro-rido...
Listen to Retro Ridoctopus on your podcasting app of choice or click the link! pnc.st/s/retro-rido...
November 7, 2023 at 3:21 PM
I just had a blast interviewing the endlessly talented Kasey #Lansdale about her career and her ghostly mystery tale "The Disappeared" from the newly released anthology, "Deathrealm Spirits"!
Listen to Retro Ridoctopus on your podcasting app of choice or click the link! pnc.st/s/retro-rido...
Listen to Retro Ridoctopus on your podcasting app of choice or click the link! pnc.st/s/retro-rido...
For those you like their WEST with a side of WEIRD...
If you're still on the fence, check out three more advanced reviews we got in for #YearoftheRattlesnake! 🐍🤠
Head on over to the Weird House Press website and snag your signed copy before they're gone forever! weirdhousepress.com/products/yea...
If you're still on the fence, check out three more advanced reviews we got in for #YearoftheRattlesnake! 🐍🤠
Head on over to the Weird House Press website and snag your signed copy before they're gone forever! weirdhousepress.com/products/yea...
November 6, 2023 at 3:07 PM
For those you like their WEST with a side of WEIRD...
If you're still on the fence, check out three more advanced reviews we got in for #YearoftheRattlesnake! 🐍🤠
Head on over to the Weird House Press website and snag your signed copy before they're gone forever! weirdhousepress.com/products/yea...
If you're still on the fence, check out three more advanced reviews we got in for #YearoftheRattlesnake! 🐍🤠
Head on over to the Weird House Press website and snag your signed copy before they're gone forever! weirdhousepress.com/products/yea...
Wow. Highest praise from a man I respect greatly as both an author & a human. To be compared to pretty much all of my heroes feels downright insane. ------------------------------------------- #yearoftherattlesnake uncoils this November from Weird House Press! weirdhousepress.com/products/yea...
October 31, 2023 at 2:17 PM
Wow. Highest praise from a man I respect greatly as both an author & a human. To be compared to pretty much all of my heroes feels downright insane. ------------------------------------------- #yearoftherattlesnake uncoils this November from Weird House Press! weirdhousepress.com/products/yea...
Vended a great little con today at one of my childhood haunts! Thanks to That's Entertainment in Worcester, MA, and to all the cool folks who walked away with something SICK from the Rough House Publishing table!
October 29, 2023 at 1:49 AM
Vended a great little con today at one of my childhood haunts! Thanks to That's Entertainment in Worcester, MA, and to all the cool folks who walked away with something SICK from the Rough House Publishing table!
This is how I hug trees.
October 25, 2023 at 4:55 PM
This is how I hug trees.
Artist for the 50th edition of the Hobbit: "Heeheehee! No one will ever know!"
#erniesabella #thecatandthecanary #badhobbitsdiehard
#erniesabella #thecatandthecanary #badhobbitsdiehard
October 25, 2023 at 1:38 PM
Artist for the 50th edition of the Hobbit: "Heeheehee! No one will ever know!"
#erniesabella #thecatandthecanary #badhobbitsdiehard
#erniesabella #thecatandthecanary #badhobbitsdiehard