Random thoughts...

[RonClinton]

I didn't know about Tessier's passing until Keene's newsletter, either. I also enjoyed The Nightwalker. I've had Centipede's edition of Fog Heart on my shelf since publication a decade (!) ago. I've since moved it up on the TBR list. My condolences to all his loved ones.

Tom and I communicated often, and the news of his passing this weekend (though like most I was a couple weeks late in finding out) hit hard. I of course knew he was up there in years, but I suppose when someone is that vital and sharp you just don't expect news of that type coming out of the blue. A talented writer and a good man, it's a real loss for both the genre community and his family and friends.

[Sock Monkey]

You have the trilogy in a matching set, so INHABITANT would be the odd not-quite-friend trying to crash the party. COLD PRINT, however, isn't trying to crash the party by passing itself off as one of them...no, it's proud to stand on its own with its expanded text and its Chiroptera quality, both of which make it the cool kid everyone else in the party wants to drink with.

Thanks, Ron. You make a very point and I've since leaned toward Cold Print. I am, however, holding off until after tomorrow to see if I might get lucky enough to snag a copy of Earthling's Mine.

[Sock Monkey]

Saw in Brian Keene's newsletter that Thomas Tessier has passed. I enjoyed his Nightwalker book when I read it. RIP

I didn't know about Tessier's passing until Keene's newsletter, either. I also enjoyed The Nightwalker. I've had Centipede's edition of Fog Heart on my shelf since publication a decade (!) ago. I've since moved it up on the TBR list. My condolences to all his loved ones.

[dannyboy121070]

Saw in Brian Keene's newsletter that Thomas Tessier has passed. I enjoyed his Nightwalker book when I read it. RIP

Yeah, I was really surprised to see that. R.I.P.

[sholloman81]

Saw in Brian Keene's newsletter that Thomas Tessier has passed. I enjoyed his Nightwalker book when I read it. RIP

[RonClinton]

Looks like Chiroptera Press has announced a limited edition of Ramsey Campbell's Cold Print. I was pretty much set to snag a PC copy of PS's The Inhabitant of the Lake, but now I'm torn. I have the traycased editions of The Three Births of Daoloth trilogy PS published, so the traycased edition of Inhabitant would be nice to line up somewhat with those and is cheaper than Chiroptera's title. However, Chiroptera's Cold Print includes all the stories from Inhabitant and then some. Anybody want to take a whack at swaying me in one direction or the other?

You have the trilogy in a matching set, so INHABITANT would be the odd not-quite-friend trying to crash the party. COLD PRINT, however, isn't trying to crash the party by passing itself off as one of them...no, it's proud to stand on its own with its expanded text and its Chiroptera quality, both of which make it the cool kid everyone else in the party wants to drink with.

[Sock Monkey]

Looks like Chiroptera Press has announced a limited edition of Ramsey Campbell's Cold Print. I was pretty much set to snag a PC copy of PS's The Inhabitant of the Lake, but now I'm torn. I have the traycased editions of The Three Births of Daoloth trilogy PS published, so the traycased edition of Inhabitant would be nice to line up somewhat with those and is cheaper than Chiroptera's title. However, Chiroptera's Cold Print includes all the stories from Inhabitant and then some. Anybody want to take a whack at swaying me in one direction or the other?

[Ben Staad]

I think I'm down to a total of three pre-orders left. Two from Earthling and one from Bad Hand Books. I wish I could cancel the one from Bad Hand but I believe they have a no refund policy. I'm certainly not going to reach out to him based on some comments I've seen.

[RonClinton]

Just saw Chad Lutzke's email and that he is writing again! Very exciting news, even if it won't be in the horror sphere.

I saw his post on X about it...he could certainly do worse than using the great Raymond Carver as inspiration for his new direction.

[sholloman81]

Just saw Chad Lutzke's email and that he is writing again! Very exciting news, even if it won't be in the horror sphere.

[TacomaDiver]

Very nice work. I've thought about getting into woodworking as a hobby when I retire, but who knows if I'll ever get around to it. I have a friend who's a retired union carpenter, and he has a garage full of tools he hasn't touched in years

It's a great hobby. I forget which podcast I heard it on, but the guest made a comment about those who work with their minds tend to relax with their hands (and vice versa) and I can definitely relate to that. I'm glad it's not a hobby where I stare at screens all day (like I do for work.)

Curious about these untouched tools! I need to find a guy like and help lessen the load of unused tools in their garages.

TacomaDiver Wow! That is impressive stuff and takes talent. Congrats.

Thank you! I don't toot my own horn like I should, but I'm pretty impressed with what I've done considering I took a woodshop course in highschool over 30 years ago, and have had to rely on the University of You Tube for everything else.

Very impressive, really beautiful boards — you’ve managed to garner some serious woodworking skills in a relatively short period of time.

Thank you!

I've done some other projects (like a drill press stand and an outfeed table) but they're not as fancy as cutting boards

Really nice work! My stepfather started dabbling in woodwork when he retired, and now he has a thriving little Etsy business selling cutting boards. He did local shows for 15 years or so selling handcrafted furniture and other extravagant stuff, but now he's online only. Your boards look a lot like his, so I know how much work, time, and trial and error go into creating cutting boards like that. Very impressive! (Jealous of those comic boxes! My collection is scattered among hundreds of boxes in my basement, lol.)

Thank you sir!

Even cheating on some of those boards and they're still a lot of work. I'm getting better though and that's what counts!

The comic drawers were quite the project. I need to find someone local who wants something like that so I can have another chance and doing them - if the wood wasn't so damn expensive, I'd be tempted to remake things just to improve.

[Dave1442397]

Very nice work. I've thought about getting into woodworking as a hobby when I retire, but who knows if I'll ever get around to it. I have a friend who's a retired union carpenter, and he has a garage full of tools he hasn't touched in years

[Ben Staad]

TacomaDiver Wow! That is impressive stuff and takes talent. Congrats.

[RonClinton]

Very impressive, really beautiful boards — you’ve managed to garner some serious woodworking skills in a relatively short period of time.

[dannyboy121070]

Really nice work! My stepfather started dabbling in woodwork when he retired, and now he has a thriving little Etsy business selling cutting boards. He did local shows for 15 years or so selling handcrafted furniture and other extravagant stuff, but now he's online only. Your boards look a lot like his, so I know how much work, time, and trial and error go into creating cutting boards like that. Very impressive! (Jealous of those comic boxes! My collection is scattered among hundreds of boxes in my basement, lol.)