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Arthur Graham

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Arthur Graham writes and edits for a living. Cofounder and former head editor of Rooster Republic Press. Current Editor in Chief of Horror Sleaze Trash.

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Arthur Graham Because I am an idiot, it is often the case that I don't know why I do the things I do, but because I am pretentious, it is often the case that the th…moreBecause I am an idiot, it is often the case that I don't know why I do the things I do, but because I am pretentious, it is often the case that the things I do are actually quite knowingly calculated. In short, I am an enigma, a paradox. An enigmatic, paradoxical, pretentious idiot. If I had to guess why, I'd say I'm this way for the same reason others make a habit of insulting strangers online -- my parents didn't love me growing up.(less)
Arthur Graham Take a second job if money's what you're after. 99.99% of you will make more flipping burgers, trust me.…moreTake a second job if money's what you're after. 99.99% of you will make more flipping burgers, trust me.(less)
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HSTQ: Spring 2025

descriptionhorror, adj. inspiring or creating loathing, aversion, etc.

sleaze, adj. contemptibly low, mean, or disreputable

trash, n. literary or artistic material of poor or inferior quality

Welcome to HSTQ: Spring 2025, the curated collection from Horror, Sleaze and Trash!

Featuring poetry by Salvatore Difalco, William Taylor Jr., Francesca Miele, Brandon Diehl, M.P. Powers, Juliet Cook, Andy Seven, Charles Ra Read more of this blog post »
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The Ultimate Hidden Truth of the World by David Graeber
"David Graeber was a brilliant academic archeologist, fabulously articulate anarchist, and a stand out personality of the Occupy Wall Street movement (credited by many as originating the phrase “We are the 99%”). He was the foremost interpreter of ana" Read more of this review »
Death's Door by Wade Barker
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“The first thing you learn in life is you're a fool. The last thing you learn in life is you're the same fool.”
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The Free State of Schwenten
Location : Western Poland
Period : 220 days in 1919
Population : Around 1000

The Islands Of " Read more of this review »
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" my poems "the masters of this", "too close for comfort", "memories of fifth street", "my next words" and "flattery" have been published at Synchronized Chaos. you can read the poems by going here: https://synchchaos.com/poetry-from-j-j-campbell..." Read more of this blog post »
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“Florida was like a pathetic, flaccid cock unable to
work it up. Meanwhile, Cuba sat waiting like a big, wet
pussy, not even a hundred miles out.”
Arthur Graham

“And the years flow past, each of them as unremarkable as the next, as unnoticed as nanoseconds, in fact, not even long enough to contain anything noticeable – centuries just barely registered as moments in space/time. Soon the millennia are passing by at a modest rate of 47 per minute, and of course all manner of things noticeable and not-so-noticeable occur along the way (though most falling into the latter category). Naturally there come periods where lying is greatly rewarded, followed by periods where lying is greatly punished (our poor unlucky editor!), along with every other conceivable and inconceivable reversal and re-reversal of standards, and…

Wait, did anyone else just hear God yawn?”
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“I wasn't sure which I appreciated less—the insincere concern or the genuine indifference.”
Arthur Graham, Editorial

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message 50: by Petra X

Petra X Cool new profile pic!


Shadow Girl Arthur wrote: "How are you enjoying the Fall issue?"

Best issue ever 💕 I have theories...
I'm always so bummed because I fly through the issues so fast, then it's all over :( So this time I'm trying to limit the amount of pages I read nightly, so I dont finish it so fast. I am jumping around, too - and it helps. (That started because I had to find Andy's contribution after seeing his comment).
I think I'm enjoying this issue more because I've following the blogs much more than ever before, and I've started to appreciate HST in a different way. That might not make sense, but I havent thought of a better way to phrase it in 237 cursor blinks so it's time to move on, haha!!


message 48: by Arthur

Arthur Graham Shadow Girl wrote: "I finally got a new Kindle, and my last HST sticker was it's first accessory!"

:D


Shadow Girl I finally got a new Kindle, and my last HST sticker was it's first accessory!
(I'm afraid I've jinxed any future Kindles - they might not work without some HST...)

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message 46: by Johnny

Johnny Scarlotti :)


message 45: by Johnny

Johnny Scarlotti a rhtu. r


message 44: by Richard

Richard Derus 244 views of my review so far, and I hope some have turned into sales.


message 43: by Brian

Brian Rosenberger HST Winter 2017
Yep. Got your comments. I think I have made the corrections. working on subs for future issues. Really enjoyed the content.
Brian


message 42: by Melki

Melki Thanks for the freebie. This is spring break, so both husband and kid are home annoying the hell out of me, but I should be able to start later in the week.


message 41: by karen

karen blame whoever keeps sending them to my inbox...


Karlyflower *The Vampire Ninja, Luminescent Monster & Wendigo Nerd Goddess of Canada (according to The Hulk)* Where's the fun in laying low? LOL, I can understand needing to store some energy for that! Wish I could come by and say "hi" but that's a bit of a trek for me!

Hope all is wonderful and that you get into a lil bit of trouble now and then to keep things interesting ;)


message 35: by karen

karen ha!! i see what you did there!!!

and it was only 73 degrees out at the time of its capture. since then, it has been in the 90s. there is no photographic evidence of it, though, because i was indistinguishable from a shimmery oil slick.

'cuz i still got style




Chanteclaire Coquine SHHHHHHHHHHHH...
HA


message 33: by David

David Katzman Are you, like, a model or sumthin? Will you sign my underpants?


Karlyflower *The Vampire Ninja, Luminescent Monster & Wendigo Nerd Goddess of Canada (according to The Hulk)* Elves are wonderful :) and you make a lovely elf. And of course I do.... you can't post mostly naked pictures of yourself and expect a jacket to alter that visual! Although, you look nice in the coat, as well :)..... I'm very flattering today ( I don't know what's wrong with me - I think I need coffee)


Karlyflower *The Vampire Ninja, Luminescent Monster & Wendigo Nerd Goddess of Canada (according to The Hulk)* It was difficult but I just pictured the guy in the picture almost naked and from there it was smooth sailings.


Karlyflower *The Vampire Ninja, Luminescent Monster & Wendigo Nerd Goddess of Canada (according to The Hulk)* Your profile kind of looks like an emo elf, Arthur, quite lovely but uncharacteristic looking - from what I've surmised of you. I love the black and white though :)


Karlyflower *The Vampire Ninja, Luminescent Monster & Wendigo Nerd Goddess of Canada (according to The Hulk)* LOL, I'm a stalker so I noticed this but normally responding on my wall is the way to reply (FYI) but no, I really don't think it's much of a coincidence LOL.


message 27: by Arthur

Arthur Graham Karly wrote: "Happy V.D., Arthur!

Hope it's drunken badassery!

"


Thanks, Karly - back atcha. Btw, is it any coincidence that VD also stands for venereal disease?


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Arthur Graham ErikaInstead wrote: "I clicked on your rec for Death by Zamboni. I happened to be eating a donut at the time. I think fate is speaking to me."

If you were eating a donut while simultaneously worshipping Satan, I'd say it's kismet for sure.


Nefariousbig Are y'all going? http://bizarrocon.com/

"BizarroCon, it’s like an enema for the soul…” - Andersen Prunty

“I got drunk with Kevin L Donihe and he stole my wallet!” - Jeff Burk

“Come! Let me steal your wallet!” - Kevin L. Donihe

Sounds kinda awesome.


Jenn(ifer) Arthur wrote: "Etienne wrote: "Guess what I just found out. Pizza eggrolls suck when you're sober."

Hello? What doesn't?"


I can think of a thing or two.


message 21: by Arthur

Arthur Graham Etienne wrote: "Guess what I just found out. Pizza eggrolls suck when you're sober."

Hello? What doesn't?


message 20: by Shamus

Shamus McCarty Guess what I just found out. Pizza eggrolls suck when you're sober.


Nefariousbig Arthur wrote: "..."

I KNOW! It was like that time when I was 10, and my mom wouldn't sign the permission slip for me to see the "menstration" movie, and I had to sit in the nurse's office for 2 hours by myself! I still have NO IDEA where babies come from!

So, will you send me a Paypal invoice...or is it amazon?


message 18: by Arthur

Arthur Graham Frances wrote: "I want "autographed" (or otherwise very personally personalized) copies of:

TTwSC 1,2,3
Editorial

Shall I order paperbacks from Amazon and re-mail to you for "personalization"?"


You shoulda driven up to Dallas and bought 'em there!


Nefariousbig I want "autographed" (or otherwise very personally personalized) copies of:

TTwSC 1,2,3
Editorial

Shall I order paperbacks from Amazon and re-mail to you for "personalization"?


Madeleine Challenge -- er, friend request accepted! Your taste in both GR friends and books makes me feel like you're right in that chances are good I won't hate you. :)

How's "Inherent Vice" treating ya?


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message 14: by Arthur

Arthur Graham Jason wrote: "You can't just go and change your profile pic like that! You might as well be a different person now. How's a person supposed to keep up with you morphin' about? Jeez louise...(grumble, grumble)"

Jason, you've only had the one profile pic since I've known you, so at least you're not a hypocrite.


message 13: by Jason

Jason Koivu You can't just go and change your profile pic like that! You might as well be a different person now. How's a person supposed to keep up with you morphin' about? Jeez louise...(grumble, grumble)


Jenn(ifer) Didja see!!?? You're #52! Awesome :)


Jenn(ifer) Okay, first things first. GR etiquette 101 - you don't respond to someone's message on your own profile -- you write your response on their profile. Otherwise, how is one to know you've responded?

Secondly, if you want to gun for my position, now is the time mister! Cos next year, imma leave you in the dust :p


Nefariousbig Arthur wrote: I wish it weren't, but I W..."

You know what they say...


Arthur Graham Frances wrote: "Arthur wrote: "Jenn(ifer) wrote: "you made the 'best reviewer' list!! hooray :)"

Is it coincidental he's #69 on the "Most Popular Reviewer's" list?? 8P"


I wish it weren't, but I WAS #70 just a few hours ago...


Nefariousbig Arthur wrote: "Jenn(ifer) wrote: "you made the 'best reviewer' list!! hooray :)"

Is it coincidental he's #69 on the "Most Popular Reviewer's" list?? 8P


Nefariousbig Jenn(ifer) wrote: "you made the 'best reviewer' list!! hooray :)"

What the hell?! I had NO idea I was playing with the popular kids. (I'm kinda embarrassed now.)


Shamus McCarty Arthur wrote: "Jenn(ifer) wrote: "you made the 'best reviewer' list!! hooray :)"

Holy Hell! I'm gunning for your position next ;-)"


NICE!


Arthur Graham Jenn(ifer) wrote: "you made the 'best reviewer' list!! hooray :)"

Holy Hell! I'm gunning for your position next ;-)


Jenn(ifer) you made the 'best reviewer' list!! hooray :)


Jenn(ifer) nerd.


Arthur Graham Melki wrote: "Like the new profile photo.

"The pensive author contemplates the proper adjective for the situation.""


Thanks, Melki - Guess I just got tired of "the weirdo beardo contemplates something pointlessly ironic" pic...


message 1: by Melki

Melki Like the new profile photo.

"The pensive author contemplates the proper adjective for the situation."


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