Author of multiple horror short stories. Co author of the 2X African American Literary Award winning anthology Hell at the Way Station. Moth Grandslam Storyteller and actor. HWA member, Part time Center for Fiction Instructor and HS English teacher.https://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3mpwtjxwqys2j Currently working on a Substack. Will probably begin launching in August.06 Jul 2026 00:29 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpwtjxwqys2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3miyf3d6pt42gBeyond the Tropes at The Center for Fiction Returns this spring with the works of Paul Tremblay There are still spots open for this series. Hope to see you participate. We're switching gears from horrors in NYC to the singular works by an award-winning horror author. Bram Stoker Award-winning… https://whoismarclabbott.com/2026/04/08/beyond-the-tropes-at-the-center-for-fiction-returns-this-spring-with-the-works-of-paul-tremblay-2/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social08 Apr 2026 13:20 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyf3d6pt42ghttps://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3mgajbenzxv2yBeyond the Tropes at The Center for Fiction Returns this spring with the works of Paul Tremblay We're switching gears from horrors in NYC to the singular works by an award-winning horror author. Bram Stoker Award-winning horror and dark fantasy author Paul Tremblay is known for exploring the human… https://whoismarclabbott.com/2026/03/04/beyond-the-tropes-at-the-center-for-fiction-returns-this-spring-with-the-works-of-paul-tremblay/04 Mar 2026 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgajbenzxv2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3melpulkoj32xLong Island Convention of Horror Appearance this February 2026 My first convention of 2026. I'll be attending the LICH, the Long Island Convention of Horror February 27 - March 1st at the Hyatt Regency, Hauppauge NY. I am bringing with me limited edition hard cover copies of Sinister Ascension… https://whoismarclabbott.com/2026/02/11/long-island-convention-of-horror-appearance-this-february-2026/11 Feb 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3melpulkoj32xhttps://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3mdp3ypxces2fCheck out my conversation with the crew over @horrormakesushappy.com [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Jan 2026 05:37 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdp3ypxces2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3mcsgw7edms24Introducing the Sinister Ascension limited edition boxes. Included is a limited edition signed hardcover edition of Sinister Ascension, a Sinister Ascension scented and a pen and light set. Only 12 of these boxes and will be sold exclusively at the Long Island Convention of Horror this February.19 Jan 2026 20:06 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcsgw7edms24https://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3mcbqfkiank27Check out this review for A Future for Ferals. I get a mention for my story Bodega Barry. https://www.abyssapexzine.com/2025/12/aa-reviews-a-future-for-ferals-a-charity-anthology-book-1/13 Jan 2026 04:40 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcbqfkiank27https://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3m3qwdyjpra2hA Future for Ferals A Charity Anthology Now Out I am thrilled and honored to be a part of this charity anthology. This book of speculative fiction stories and real-life accounts has been organized and contributed to by those with a heart for these hard-luck cases. All profits from sales will 100%… https://whoismarclabbott.com/2025/10/21/a-future-for-ferals-a-charity-anthology-now-out/22 Oct 2025 03:40 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3qwdyjpra2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3lztp7oriz22kWent to check out the folks at Twisted Spine, an all horror bookstore, with Steven Van Patten and found our novel on the shelves.27 Sep 2025 19:20 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lztp7oriz22khttps://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3lxhnstkztk2aCenter for Fiction Upcoming Reading Group: Horror in New York City Part Three My reading group with The Center for Fiction is back. If you're interested in signing up you can click the link here. Below is a full description of the group. In this reading group, we will continue our exploration of… https://whoismarclabbott.com/2025/08/28/center-for-fiction-upcoming-reading-group-horror-in-new-york-city-part-three/28 Aug 2025 13:32 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxhnstkztk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3luqjd56ep22hI need those of you who have read Sinister Ascension to go and post a review of it on Amazon and give it some stars. Let other readers know that you enjoyed the book and why. Recommend it. Just take a few minutes to do it is all I ask.24 Jul 2025 21:51 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3luqjd56ep22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3lupnpei6dw2lFingers 2 Fist Podcast Interview Here is my July 18th interview with host Asar Diehard for the Fingers 2 Fist Podcast… https://whoismarclabbott.com/2025/07/24/fingers-2-fist-podcast-interview/24 Jul 2025 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lupnpei6dw2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3lrdjdlrlsd2sSinister Ascension Official Book Trailer The official book trailer for the novel Sinister Ascension out now through Mocha Memoirs Press. https://whoismarclabbott.com/2025/06/11/sinister-ascension-official-book-trailer/11 Jun 2025 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrdjdlrlsd2shttps://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3lp3pmkxctc23It’s official I will be at this year’s Multiverse Con in October! And I’ll have copies of Sinister Ascension with me. You don’t have to wait until then to get your copy but if you’re in the area, would love to see you. More details to come.14 May 2025 00:11 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp3pmkxctc23https://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3llyvf62alc2rGoing to be posting writing tips and readings soon. Stay tuned!04 Apr 2025 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3llyvf62alc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3lksspgna2p2gSpots Still Available for my Center for Fiction Reading Group You still have time to sign up for my new reading group with the Center for Fiction. It's all about horror in New York City and I have lined up some really good titles for this group. Click here to be taken to the Center for Fiction… https://whoismarclabbott.com/2025/03/20/spots-still-available-for-my-center-for-fiction-reading-group/20 Mar 2025 13:32 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lksspgna2p2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3lk4ghr7cdc2lI’ll be on hand reading and selling copies of Chaos Clock. Come out and support! [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Mar 2025 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk4ghr7cdc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3lj7lgtp7ff2eSometimes the Black Guy Lives: A NightTide contribution Read my contribution to NightTide Magazines The Horror Evolution Will Be Colorized: A Compendium of Blackness in Horror. My peiece entitled Sometimes the Black Guy Lives takes a deeper look at the Wes Craven classic The People Under the… https://whoismarclabbott.com/2025/02/27/sometimes-the-black-guy-lives-a-nighttide-contribution/28 Feb 2025 04:36 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj7lgtp7ff2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3lizxgph66m2mCenter for Fiction Upcoming Reading Group: Horror in New York City Part Two My new reading group is now open for sign up. Click here to be taken to the Center for Fiction website. Information regarding the reading group is below. Hope to see you on. Subway stations turned into bloody altars.… https://whoismarclabbott.com/2025/02/25/center-for-fiction-upcoming-reading-group-horror-in-new-york-city-part-two/25 Feb 2025 22:55 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lizxgph66m2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3lijyju3h2f2uRetro Ridoctopus Welcomes Marc L Abbott Check out my most recent interview and discussion on Retro Ridoctopus! The interview is attached below. Marc is the co-author of Hell At The Way Station and Hell At Brooklyn Tea (among many others) and is the co-host of the Beef, Wine and Shenanigans… https://whoismarclabbott.com/2025/02/19/retro-ridoctopus-welcomes-marc-l-abbott/19 Feb 2025 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lijyju3h2f2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3li2vx5pg3a22Sinister Ascension Book Review from Julie Sara Porter,Bookworm Click here to read the latest review of Sinister Ascension from Julie Sara Porter. https://whoismarclabbott.com/2025/02/13/sinister-ascension-book-review-from-julie-sara-porterbookworm/13 Feb 2025 14:36 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3li2vx5pg3a22https://bsky.app/profile/whoismarclabbott.com/post/3lhvupwpyyw2bAuthor Interview with HorrorAddicts.Net Check our my most recent author interview with HorrorAddicts.net. My interview comes after the first book review. https://whoismarclabbott.com/2025/02/11/author-interview-with-horroraddicts-net/11 Feb 2025 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:mndnasbr2wlcs7cjymfqrzex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhvupwpyyw2b