October Nights Press

09/16/2025

“Oh The October Children, what music you made!”

Yesterday, I sold more copies of books on my website in one day than I have in almost 3 years combined. Thank you to everyone who has supported this new release and I cannot wait for you to receive it!

Art by Drew Rausch found in the book “The October Children” by Patrick Tumblety.

09/15/2025

The October Children, a Halloween offering of 12 original stories and poems written by Patrick Tumblety, is available today through October Nights Press! With spooktacular art by the super-talented Drew Rausch, this book is sure to become a traditional favorite for those of all ages. Patrick's words will thrill you, make you laugh, and hit your nostalgia bone as the young trick-or-treater inside of you yearns for those chilly nights when you and your best friends roamed the streets that one special night a year.

Paperback/Hardback are available directly on my website. The paperback will also be available on Amazon soon. An eBook version will be available exclusively through Godless on 10/10!

Link in the comments for my website!

Edit: Amazon link is live!

09/12/2025

🚨An exciting October Nights Press Announcement! 🚨

I am elated to announce that The October Children will be available for purchase in paperback and hardback on Monday, September 15th!

This all-ages illustrated anthology, features a collection of short stories and poems by Patrick Tumblety, who channels his love of Halloween and delivers a nostalgic mashup of tales that will become beloved by folks of any age. The incredibly beautiful and creepy art by artist Drew Rausch celebrates the season that brings us both thrills and chills!

This book is for the child in all of us who comes to life when the foliage dies. When the world descends into shades of black and orange. For those who pine for the chilly nights, running down street light lit-streets clutching sacks of candy and eagerly awaiting the next moment to holler "Trick or Treat!"

Both hardback and paperback versions will be available on my website and the paperback will be available on Amazon.

08/27/2025

I received a cool email from HorrorHound where my original laurel has now garnered additional laurels! This feels like "Pimp My Laurel." Oh you like laurels? How about some laurels for your laurel? (Only real ones know.)

The Glass Coffin screenplay has been nominated for Best Characters and Best Short script at HorrorHound Weekend!

One thing I love about writing is creating characters and having them play in that world. Seeing them come to life through the talents of so many incredible local actors was an honor.

Fingers crossed for the win, but regardless, I'm already a winner!

08/20/2025

I am pleased to announce my screenplay for The Glass Coffin has been named an official selection at the Oregon Screams Horror Film Festival!

This makes the 6th recognition for my screenplay. It’s quite an honor!

08/18/2025

What an incredible blurb and recognition for the soundtrack to the Glass Coffin. 👏🏼 ⚰️ 👏🏼

Ramone and The Sea Flats straight cooked on this one and produced a score that rivals any motion picture. I am not worthy 😭

You can stream the soundtrack anywhere you listen to music, like Spotify and Apple Music!

07/31/2025

We don’t condone violence.

But alas, sometimes there is no choice 😇

07/30/2025

07/22/2025

Nothing at all… 🎃

07/14/2025

GalaxyCon New Orleans was a pretty good time. Despite only making it two days, I sold a lot of books, made some new friends, and had a blast hanging with my vendor family. Many laughs were had with Ilyssa Archuleta, Brittany Landry, and Charles Bodenheimer. It really helped the hours pass.

Some show highlights:

- My first sale was from a customer who said he attended just to meet me and get a copy of Cannibal Fat Camp. 🥹

- Getting to meet Tim Jacobus, the legendary artist of the Goosebumps books. I had to buy a print and sketch of my all time favorite and the first one I read back in 1993. It likely started my love of horror.

- I had a long discussion with Brian O'Halloran (Clerks1/2/3). We talked acting, movies, and upcoming projects. Such a nice guy. And yes, he was supposed to be there that day.

- Talking to Kim-Joy of The Great British Bake Off fame and watching her try a Violet Sprinkles, A Macaron Boutique macaron. Her and her husband were both super nice.

- Also gave Mick Foley a head nod of respect

Another weekend. Another show. And so many memories made.

07/12/2025

I will be at GalaxyCon New Orleans Saturday and Sunday selling all of my books and the hotly anticipated GabaGhoul!

Come grab a book and let’s talk horror, writing, and everything else.

I can’t wait to see my vendor friends. So many of them are there. I think I’m sandwiched between Nyxx Creations and Violet Sprinkles, A Macaron Boutique so it should be a fun time! 🎃

07/11/2025

This is the one I was waiting for! I couldn't hold back my excitement when I received the news that The Glass Coffin has been named a Finalist at the prestigious HorrorHound Weekend Film Festival!

In addition to being named a finalist, I have been invited to attend the festival as a guest in September. How incredibly cool!

Winning smaller festivals has been a tremendous honor, but having my work recognized by one of the largest horror film festivals is surreal and such a thrill.

As always, thank you to the many friends who table-read, offered feedback, and assisted with dialogue on this screenplay. I couldn't have done it without you.