Hello, writeblr! My name is Tyler Battaglia (he/iel/any, 30+), an author of horror, dark fantasy, and other speculative fiction. I have a number of short stories out--or coming soon--and I recently self-published a horror novel, PRAY FOR HIM (more below!). You can find more information on my author homepage, but the evergreen intro is here!
WHO?
I'm a disabled, queer, Canadian author specializing in horror and other dark fiction.
I'm also a big reader and I have a personal and professional interest in disabled and queer futurity!
WHAT?
I write mostly horror, dark fantasy, urban fantasy, and other speculative fiction. I especially enjoy writing about religious trauma, grief, and things-not-quite-right. You can find a lot of sad gays in my writing.
WHERE?
Social media
You can find me on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, or through my newsletter.
Writing
I have short fiction available to read for free online, as well as in a couple of anthologies! Consider checking out the full list on my site, where I have indicated which ones are free to read online. I marked on my site as well the genre and any relevant content warnings for each.
This list gets updated whenever there is something new!
WHEN?
I've got short fiction coming out somewhat regularly, so the list on my site is updated periodically with new releases.
PRAY FOR HIM was released on October 1, 2024.
--WAIT, PRAY FOR HIM?
My novel, PRAY FOR HIM, is a story about being gay and performing exorcisms. It's about religion vs faith, being honest with yourself, the redemptive power of love (and not just romantic love)--oh, and demons. You can add it to Goodreads or order the book here!
You can find more information on it, including a tag of stuff I've reblogged that's the vibe, on this WIP list page, which also includes hints of future projects!
WHY?
I just love horror and writing about grief and love and spooky nonsense. idk what else to say.
Would love to make more reader and writer friends and connections here on tumblr! Give me a follow if you're interested in seeing more. 💖




















