@mlmorgenstern
Fiction editor @ TalesToTerrify. Member of HWA. Mom. Knitter. Reader. Baker. Murder unicorn. 🇺🇦 Indoorsy. Tired. FDT. I acknowledge that I am on the traditional land of the Lenni Lenape People. I don't auto-follow back.
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TODAY.
Take Back our Science Rally.
Don't take this administration's assault on science sitting down.
Get to a rally: fight2win.standupforscience....
#StandUpForScience
#March7
#Rally
#science
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All my ultrasounds yesterday came back normal. Unfortunately, no Xenomorph. But at least now I 100% know that all my organs are in good shape.
I think it was just a virus because today the 13YO is barfy. Tomorrow is his birthday. ☹️
We have four short story debuts to kick off Women in Horror Month, including tales from @cayce.zone and @moirakurtinwrites.bsky.social and the voices of @amandastribling.bsky.social and @boojums.bsky.social.
talestoterrify.com/episodes/736-wihm-new-author-feature
Post an iconic horror movie image.
(Because this is what I felt like/hoped for this week.)
...I've diagnosed myself as having
Xenomorph. 2/2
Today I have to get an abdominal ultrasound for some crippling stomach cramps I've had for the last three days (along with a brief mild fever and body aches on Tuesday), and since I'm not only a Jewish mother (which is practically the same as going to med school) but also a horror fan... 1/2
I do what I can!
@emilyrverona.bsky.social !!!!! I ordered your new book, "Shiva" from Bookstore dot org!!!!
My open call with @flashfictiononline.bsky.social is live! ffo.submittable.com/submit/35050...
I've made the mistake of re-reading "The Haunting of Hill House" while my partner is away for two weeks so he can't protect me from the scary door-knocking, hand-holding scene. 😬
I'd call it more of a strong suggestion than a requirement.
Our annual spring flash contest is now CLOSED! We got over 120 entries, and we can't wait to share the winner and runners up with the world!
Graphic shows a very old computer monitor. On the screen is a blurry face with glowing eyes. Text reads: "Sci-fi horror. Flash fiction contest. Closes midnight tonight! Tales to terrify dot com slash flash contest"
After midnight tonight (EST), there will be nothing but void. Even your time machine won't help you.
-Stories must include both sci-fi and horror elements.
-No more than 1,000 words.
-$50 prize
*We are an audio-only publication.
13YO after the "Hokum" trailer: "That looks SO creepy. We HAVE to see it. How does anyone not like horror? LOOK AT IT. It's SO cool."
#TheKidsAreAllRight #GenAlpha #HorrorParenting
I found it so sweet that there were several other Gen X parents with their teens at "Scream 7" yesterday.
Traditions. 🖤
Do we need another "In a Violent Nature?"
No.
Do I want another "In a Violent Nature?"
Also no.
Will I see the new "In a Violent Nature?"
Of course I will.
🧘♀️🪝
Taking 13YO to see "Scream 7" after school because it's his favorite horror franchise. This will be the first time he gets to see a "Scream" movie in theaters!
Graphic shows an astronaut standing on the edge of a crater on what appears to be a moon-like surface. A giant eyeball rises out of the crater. Text reads: "Sci-Fi horror. Flash fiction contest. Contest closes in 2 days! tales to terrify dot com slash flash contest"
Who's watching you?
And why?
**ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER!!!**
-Stories MUST have both sci-fi and horror elements
-Max word count: 1,000
-Prize: $50 + a tinfoil hat
-Note that we are an audio publication, not print
The State of the Union …🔻
Graphic shows a skull with the top open and wires and gadgets coming out of it. There is electricity arcing over it. Text reads: "Sci-Fi Horror Flash Fiction Contest. Open until Midnight, Feb 28th. Tales to terrify dot com slash flash contest"
How do you know you're not someone's experiment?
How do you know any of this is real?
**LAST WEEK TO SUBMIT!**
Theme: Sci-Fi Horror
Word count: Up to 1,000
Prize: $50 and The Truth (if you can take it)
(Remember when writing dialogue: we are an audio format.)
Two loaves of bread side by side on a cooling rack.
Snow day bake day!
(CW: gluten)
Just saw “Women for T****” and “Don’t Tread On Me” stickers on a Subaru.
A SUBARU.
Isn’t that illegal?
Welcome to episode 734. We have two tales for you this week about the complicated dance between loneliness and companionship.
"Restroom Finds" written @calvindemmer.bsky.social. "Bagnell Terrace" read by @thevoicesinmyhead.com
talestoterrify.com/episodes/734-calvin-demmer-e-f-benson
What a fun song that's so beautifully illustrates the broken system kids can fall into.
"Spread Me" by @sarahgailey.bsky.social has a character that knits! I'm so happy!!!
Officer Krupky was one of the original ACABs.
Graphic shows a flying saucer shining down a light that's actually a tractor beam pulling up an old-timey pickup truck off the road Background is a mountain and forest. Text reads: "Sci-fi horror flash fiction contest. Open until Midnight, Feb 28th. Tales to terrify dot com slash flash contest"
You're on a first date. Something's off. Are they:
-A mad scientist trying to lure you to their lab?
-An alien studying human mating rituals?
-An android?
Our annual contest is open for submissions until midnight, Feb 28! This year's theme: SCI-FI HORROR.
-1,000 words or less.
-$50 prize
