@bleakhousing.bsky.social is one of those authors that I can count on to always write something original & weird & wonderful. The Ship of Death is going to be on my top of 2026 list and will probably warrant a re-read before release date. I was IMMERSED in this story and read it in one sitting.
"The book opens with Wendy teaching children at the orphanage...Soldiers are returning home broken [from WWI]. Families are falling apart. Kids are being left behind. The atmosphere is already heavy before the supernatural horror even starts creeping in."
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803654...
The energy at Authorcon is absolutely amazing and it is an event I have been looking forward to for almost 12 months - the bookstore actually was a sponsor this year because I want to see it continue to be successful and grow.
The horror lover hat is on during the later half of the week when I drive to Williamsburg for Scares That Care Presents: Authorcon, a horror author convention with panels (I’m on one!) and book signings.
The bookstore owner hat is on in Pittsburgh for ABAs Winter Institute during the first half of the week where I’m meeting with authors, publishers, and other bookstore owners to learn about new books & to discover new ideas to bring to the shop. I’m excited for SO many of the panels.
View from the office 😌
Fans of cosmic horror, found footage, and/or tabletop gaming… this one is for you.
I am SO excited to yap about the book with Kyle this October when he returns to the shop! Mark your calendars for October 24th.
Pre-order & read about the book: bobzbay.square.site/product/sod/...
I’m (Liz) away this week wearing my 2 hats (bookstore owner & horror lover) but the shop is open as normal thanks to the wonderful team (Carey, McKenzie, Michelle, and Sydney!).