A.L. Goldfuss

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A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· 6d

Wishing whoever chose this preview image at @reactorsff.bsky.social a very lovely day

The front page of https://reactormag.com showing the latest articles on sci-fi/fantasy/horror news. Half of the page is taken up by "Not Like Other Girls" with the preview zoomed in on the cover's smiling eel.

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· 6d

I’m stuck indoors hiding from wildfire smoke, but how cool is this?

“Not Like Other Girls” by A.L. Goldfuss on my Kobo.

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· 7d

I know writers who use subtext, and they're all cowards.

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· 12d

As a short story writer, having a standalone story release has been a completely new experience. My story is in Libby! A library can order my story on Libby and then people can borrow it! From the library! That's so cool!!!

The Libby listing for "Not Like Other Girls" by A.L. Goldfuss. Publishing August 4th 2026.

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· 14d

yet another tech bro "disrupting" an already-vibrant industry

A combo teapot and teacup set where the teapot rests on top of the cup.

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· 14d

AI scammers are concerned that my unreleased story has zero reviews. Time to optimize my trope messaging.

I can help you maximize this pre-order momentum. I will provide a step-by-step strategy to funnel your literary network to Amazon, optimize your trope messaging to highlight the book's unique metaphorical depth, and help you collaborate with your publisher to ensure your listing converts browsers into buyers. The foundation is solid. The readers are real, already in motion, and separated from hitting "Pre-order Now" only by a fixable gap.

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· 21d

I can’t stop staring at that amazing gouache painting by A.W. Sommers. tag urself I’m the eel

Cover for "Not Like Other Girls" by A.L. Goldfuss. A portrait of a woman whose face has been replaced by a hole with a pile of sea creatures spilling out of it.

A closeup of a painted eel smiling like a little happy guy.

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· 23d

cathedrals everywhere

Posters and stickers on a telephone pole. One is a poster for a “stand up circus” and the other is a large decal of a sad cartoon rabbit.

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· 28d

It’s BRAVE NEW WEIRD day! Huge thanks to Tenebrous Press and the other winners for a stellar collection of fringe weirdness. Buy your copy today!

A photo of the first page of my story in Brave New Weird vol 4.

Drosera regina
A.L. Goldfuss

The men knew before she did. Before this boy, before sophomore year, before even her twelfth birthday, they had jostled her on the sidewalk and hooted from cars, searching for something just past her skin. But now, with her panties stripped off and the boy’s eyes on her, Jackie felt a strange prickling. A warning pacing behind her ribs. A mouth about to drip.

The boy’s family had a single-wide, newer than her mother’s, and the carpet in his bedroom was soiled with crumbs. The thin pile bit into Jackie’s shoulders and spine as she thought how, inches below her, was fresh air and cool earth.

“Feels good, right?” the boy said, sliding a part of him along a part of her. It did feel good, at least in one place. Another place hurt, and that seemed to be where the boy was interested most.

On the other side of the door, his father watched television in the living room.

“Here I go,” the boy said, and Jackie bit her lip as he pressed into the place that didn’t feel good at all. He thrust once, twice, pimply face blocking out the inset ceiling light, then yelped in her ear and pulled out, leaving behind a hole.

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· Jul 3

Spending today outlining, reading, and breaking in my first yixing pot (a gift) Look at that little goober

My new Yixing Duanni teapot, pale sandy color with a red pufferfish design on the side. It's the same size as the teacup beside it (so, a small teapot).

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· Jun 21

Salvatore from Mad Men drawing some advertising art.

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· Jun 17

Good afternoon to this insurance comms person, you’re doing your best

Hello,
You may have received an email from us warning about a winter storm in June.
Obviously this was an error, and we apologize for any confusion.

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· Jun 12

My AC got fixed right before a heat wave and I am about to be so Indoors

Sue from Glee saying "I am going to create an environment that is so livable."

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· Jun 10

Not even mad at this email because at least it feels like a human wrote it

Hi Algoldfuss,

Each month, myriads of “Science Fiction Fans” search for:

• Speculative Fiction Author
• Pacific Northwest Writer
• Sci-Fi Short Stories

But Thebookerprizes.Com and Chipublib.Bibliocommons.Com are leading at #1 and #3 for Speculative Fiction Author, limiting visibility for Algoldfuss.Com.

A results-driven approach will allow A.L. Goldfuss to gain better visibility and customers.

Would you be interested in a short discussion about our strategy?

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· Jun 5

the publishing email came!

Elijah Wood as a jubilant Bacchus at the Mardi Gras parade.

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· May 14

Me when my friends say their agents want more title ideas

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· May 7

Oh hey, I'm Certified Weird 😎 Big thanks to @tenebrouspress.bsky.social for the lovely award certificate. Pre-orders for BRAVE NEW WEIRD vol 4 are open now!! store.tenebrouspress.com/products/bra...

My contributor copy of BRAVE NEW WEIRD volume 4 and my Brave New Weird Award certificate for "Drosera regina."

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· May 6

Live reaction of me watching RoboCop

Cartoon of an exasperated man saying “I guess”

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· Apr 22

This scammer is using a real best-selling author‘s name, which means they could eventually scam a real fan.

Hello, just want to know if you got my mail..
Looking forward to your response..

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· Apr 22

I should start threading these so people can see the waste

Hi A.L.,

My name is <redacted>, Book Marketer and Author, and I recently came across Drosera regina. What immediately stands out is the intensity of the opening the way you establish unease through both physical and psychological cues creates an immediate sense of danger that feels deeply personal and hard to look away from.

There’s something especially striking about the tone you’ve built. The layering of past experiences with the present moment creates a slow-building tension, while the visceral, almost predatory imagery hints at something beneath the surface that’s more than just emotional. It gives the narrative a charged, transformative edge.

That creates a strong positioning opportunity. Stories that blend coming-of-age elements with body horror or transformation tend to resonate strongly—but their impact depends on how clearly that tension and thematic direction are communicated upfront to the right audience.

With more refined positioning, Drosera regina could gain stronger visibility among readers drawn to dark, visceral fiction that explores identity, power, and transformation through unsettling, immersive storytelling.

If you’re open to it, I’d be glad to put together a short complimentary breakdown covering:

• How your current positioning comes across to potential readers
• Opportunities to strengthen visibility and discoverability
• One immediate adjustment that could help increase consistent engagement

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· Apr 12

Moooom, the Google AI summary is emailing me again

Dear Goldfuss,

I recently discovered DROSERA REGINA while exploring speculative fiction on platforms like Goodreads, and I was struck by its hauntingly visceral blend of body horror and emotional introspection. The way the story explores loneliness, desire, and power through such a bold and unsettling concept makes it deeply memorable.

Your work clearly resonates on a thematic and stylistic level, especially with its rich prose and fearless exploration of darker human experiences. However, stories with this level of originality often don’t reach the wide audience they deserve without strong visibility support. In today’s market, reaching 300–500+ reviews significantly increases discoverability, boosts algorithm recommendations, and builds lasting reader trust.

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· Apr 7

Rare public sighting

Selfie of white person with cropped brown hair and glasses wearing a black face mask and a gray coat.

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· Apr 7

The museum is huge now and has a café with delicious desserts. I got a slice of flourless chocolate cake that was complex and decadent.

Slice of flourless chocolate cake with a quenelle of orange blossom whipped cream and almond tuile.

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· Apr 7

The seasons changing put me in a writing slump, so I went to the newly-reopened art museum for some inspiration.

Fulfillment of Emptiness II by Jang Jin-ik.

A large paper sculpture of a lotus flower lit from within.

No.5 (untitled) by Mark Rothko.

A large abstract oil painting that is mainly black with a strip of red at the top.

Various large abstract sculptures seen from the floor above.

Chish Yah I by Rick Bartow.

A painting of a ghostly type dog with a mouth of human teeth. Frankly, my favorite piece from the trip.

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· Apr 6

My post with an error message banner reading “upstream service unreachable.”

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· Apr 1

Two boxes of the same red lentil pasta side-by-side. The one on the right says gluten-free and the one on the left says protein.

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· Mar 25

One of those days where I wake up to fantastic publishing news and then just...go to work lol In my little meetings like

Tobey Maguire is the MTV Movie Award Best Kiss winner.

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· Mar 25

going off memory here

Sketch of the floaty alien ambassador guy from Babylon 5. He’s got a gas mask and tubes and rollerskates under his big old robe.

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· Mar 11

Marry Me Chicken this and that, how about Marry Me Beans I’m marrying myself right now

A pan of cannellini beans cooked with onions, garlic, tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, big handfuls of spinach, red pepper flakes, and finished with just a small dollop of heavy cream. This slapped.

A.L. Goldfuss@ghoulpus· Mar 3

Ooooh shit? My amazing story, LATEST WORK? What an honor!!!