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I Did a Podcast—Retro Ridoctopus, and Had a Blast!

“We locked him up in THE BRIG to talk about his newest release “Spontaneous Human Combustion” which has made the final ballot for the 2022 Bram Stoker Awards! The discussion turns to famous authors who have helped him along the way and plenty of stuff about the craft itself. And later on, Richard reads us […]

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Spontaneous Human Combustion is a Bram Stoker Award Finalist!

It’s official! Spontaneous Human Combustion has been nominated for a Bram Stoker Award in the Fiction Collection category! The email just went out. Best of luck to everyone on the ballot—so many friends, peers, and students. Very exciting.

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Spontaneous Human Combustion Makes the Locus 2022 Recommended Reading List!

Glad to see that my fourth collection of stories, SPONTANEOUS HUMAN COMBUSTION, made the 2022 Locus Recommended Reading List. My hybrid work often combines horror with fantasy or science fiction, so it means a lot to be on this list. I didn’t plan on my novelette, “Ring of Fire” (which closes out the collection) being […]

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Story Acceptance! Azathoth Anthology.

Big announcement! It’s official!! I will have a short story in the cosmic horror anthology Azathoth: Ordo ab Chao edited by Aaron J. French to be released in May 2023 from JournalStone. Thank you, Aaron, for putting together an amazing anthology. Thrilled to share this space with so many amazing authors and friends. • Ordo […]

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Spontaneous Human Combustion ON SALE!

Both the hardcover and paperback of SPONTANEOUS HUMAN COMBUSTION are on sale right now. 37% off the HC ($20.10) and 22% off the PB ($15.50). Best prices I’ve seen. ENJOY! I think it’s some of my best work to date. The perfect gift for the horror fan in your life. OTHER REVIEWS: “Thomas breathes fresh […]

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Featured Author for October at SCLS.

What a nice profile of me over at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey. I always appreciate the kind words. Click over to read more or just glance below.

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Excellent Review of SHC at Locus Magazine by Gabino Iglesias!

First in print, and now online, an excellent review for SHC at Locus Magazine by Gabino Iglesias. “Richard Thomas is a seasoned professional and one of the best short story writers out there. Spon­taneous Human Combustion might be his best yet.”

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The H Word: Pacing in Horror at Nightmare Magazine

I have a new non-fiction essay up at the glorious Nightmare magazine. “The H Word: Pacing in Horror” explores the idea that we need to slow it all down and let it unfurl. ENJOY!

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My Third STARRED Review for Spontaneous Human Combustion!

🤩🤩🤩 Wow, my THIRD! starred review for SHC. This time at Shelf Awareness. “This chilling collection of short stories, with plenty of twists and turns, as well as echoes of Lovecraft and Bradbury, probes the dark corners between the horrors humans inflict on each other and those that haunt our nightmares. This volume will please […]

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New Essay Up At Writer’s Digest About Horror Tropes

I have a new essay up at Writer’s Digest entitled, “How to Write Unique Horror Fiction When Every Trope Has Already Been Used.” ENJOY!

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