NY Times bestseller, 5-time Bram Stoker Award-winner, editor & comic book writer for IDW, Dark Horse,Marvel. Creator of V-Wars (Netflix). Editor of Weird Tales.
So, yeah, WEIRD TALES is back. I'm editorial director. My goal is to find exceptional stories from writers of all kinds. None of the racism, sexism, and homophobia that was once associated with this title. And I'm having a hell of a lot of fun.
#weirdtales
My older brother, Alan Maberry, died last night. 2 tours as a combat engineer with the USAF Red Horse division in Vietnam. PTSD is a monster and he could not fight that fight any longer. Peace to him. If you or anyone you know is in crisis and contemplating suicide get help.
For my writer friends...if you were able to write a novel or short story tied to ANY license other than your own (Star Wars, CSI, X-Files, etc.) what would it be?
So, funny story... I made a post about how the reborn WEIRD TALES will not include stories featuring racism, sexism, and homophobia. Already got some pushback from a handful of folks who think that somehow disparages the best aspects of Weird Tales. Jeez.
WEIRD TALES. We're publishing 3 times per year. We're not yet open to general submissions. As soon as that happens (in 2020) we'll publish our submission guidelines. And we'll be taking stories (4-8k word), flash fiction, and poetry. Stay tuned!
#weirdtales
#DarkFantasy
#horror
The birthday present I gave to myself back in May was to lose weight, exercise more, and work to improve overall health. As of this morning I've now lost 28 pounds, BP is 120/70, and even my damaged right knee is far less painful. And I'm enjoying the process.
#healthyhappylife
It's been a rough week for a lot of us. We could all use some cheer. Let us see your pets.
I'll start with a recent photo of a very sleepy Rosie the Rescue Dog.
#dogs
#RescueDog
#DogsOnTwitter
And...DONE! My 25th novel, RAGE, is done and off to my assistant for proofing. Whew! 153k words. First book in the new JOE LEDGER INTERNATIONAL series. It debuts November 5 from St. Martin's Griffin.
I have a new friend here in my office. And he (or possibly she) needs a name. Winning suggestion gets a signed copy of the V-WARS graphic novel. Created by artist/designer Simin Koernig
Miami police beat every cop in the world. When protesters came burning guns, they all got on their knees. The crowd started crying & joined them. Can I get an Amen?
So....this just happened. Just won two Scribe Awards. One a short story “Banana Republic” for a PLANET OF THE APES anthology and Young Adult novel X-FILES ORIGINS: DEVIL’S ADVOCATE. International Association of Media Tie-In Writers.
#sdcc2018
#scribeawards
And...DONE! My 39th
#novel
, RELENTLESS (12th in the Joe Ledger series) is finished. It's my 4th completed novel this year. And what's my plan? Rest for a day and then jump into writing my 40th novel...KAGEN THE DAMNED, first in a brand new series of epic fantasy adventures.
There's a new wave of harassment accusations against male writers and entertainers. And ugly attacks on the women who are speaking up. As a survivor of child abuse and a former women's self defense teacher, I stand in support of these women.
#metoo
#consent
#believesurvivors
I just learned that my dear friend and co-author Weston Ochse has died. He had been fighting a series of intense health issues over the last few years. Please keep his wife, Yvonne Navarro in your thoughts. Rest in peace, my brother. We love you.
Covid Day 4. I have now fully bonded with my pillows and blankets. They've accepted me into their tribe and are teaching me their cultural secrets. I, in turn, have exposed them to the wonders of binge watching.
For the record...those alt-ring gun nut clowns who think they have 'claimed' Hawaiian shirts for their uniform...sorry, but we laid-back cats had them first. Try again.
Due to the spike in Covid-18 & Delta variant cases, I have (sadly) withdrawn from all public appearances for the balance of 2021. It breaks my heart because I was looking forward to seeing friends, colleagues, and fans...but the risks are too high for me as I'm immune compromised
Wanted to send out a big THANK YOU! to
@netflix
@IDWEntertain
@iansomerhalder
& the cast and crew of
#VWars
, my first TV show. You guys have all made a lifelong dream come true in an extraordinary way. Can't wait until Thursday so the whole world can share it with me.
I’m binge watching COBRA KAI,a TV series sequel to the KARATE KID. It was so overhyped I expected it to be campy nonsense. However, it turns out to be a remarkably nuanced character study, blending comedy & drama with subtlety and sophisticated. I am deeply impressed.
#CobraKai
Just finished Season 2 of KINGDOM, a scary and fascinating zombie series set in 16th Century Korea. One of the best zombie TV shows ever. Lush photography, great characters, devious plot twists, and real fright. It's on
@Netflix
and I give it two decaying thumbs up!
#Kingdom2
Wish I could go back in time to 1974 and tell this brooding, awkward 15 year old writer wannabe that he should start writing fiction sooner than later. (My first novel was published when I was 48!). He’d have had more fun along the way. I think.
My great-grandfather won the Medal of Honor by capturing my wife's great-grandfather (who was the Southern flag bearer) are the Battle of Gettysburg. What are the freaking odds of that?!
#civilwar
JOE LEDGER NEWS! I just closed the deal with
#JournalStonePublishing
for a new collection of
#JoeLedger
short stories. JOE LEDGER: SECRET MISSIONS. For print, eBook and audio (read, of course, by
@Ray__Porter
!)
#BOOKNEWS
! Just signed a contract to co-edit a new anthology for Titan. Bryan Thomas Schmidt and I will edit ALIENS VS PREDATOR --with all-original stories pitting the galaxy's deadliest monsters against one another. Top writers working with us (we'll share that lineup later
And that’s a wrap! V-Wars season one has finished filming all ten episodes. My love and congratulations to the writers, cast and crew. I knew all along my first TV show was in amazing hands!
#vwars
Netflix IDW Entertainment
#iansomerhalder
I woke up to day to some delightful news. Two of my novels --GLIMPSE and BROKEN LANDS-- have been nominated for Bram Stoker Awards. (Full list of nominees below). What's fun is that most of the nominees in every category are friends. So, win or...
COVER REVEAL! Check out this absolutely gorgeous cover for RAGE, the first of the new Joe Ledger International series. Design by Rob Grom
#stmartinsgriffin
#joeledgerRTI
#joeledger
Release details when I have 'em!
Look what showed up in today’s mail. Advance trading copy (aka ARC) of RAGE, first book in the new JOE LEDGER: ROGUE TEAM INTERNATIONAL series. Debuts 11/5 in print, ebook, and audio.
#joeledger
#joeledgerRAGE
Can't share too many details yet, but I've closed a deal to write a new series of dark epic fantasy novels, the first of which, KAGEN THE DAMNED, will debut next year.
#epicfantasy
#swordsandsorcery
It's incredibly satisfying when a network like
@netflix
adapts your works and really gets it right. Bravo to the writers, production team, crew, and cast of V-Wars. Can't wait until this launches next year!
#vwars
@IDWPublishing