Walsh Wettengle

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Walsh Wettengle writes tales that cross dimensions, where the fantastical and foreboding collide. Author of "Absinthe & Iron Cages" and "Snowman". HWA member www.walshwettengle.com books2read.com/b/3G6vkO tinyurl.com/SNOW2E 🏳️‍🌈🌻

Horror Writer Walsh Wettengle's Christmas In July booksigning promo dates. July 25 at Bundok Books in Puyallup from 11:30-1:30. It is their birthday. There will be treats, authors and guests all day, and an ugly sweater contest! July 26 at the Tacoma Haunted Farmers Market as a guest at Scary Tales Publishing's tent. All day from 10am-4pm. Images of the book covers for "Snowman" and "Absinthe & Iron Cages."
The book cover to listen to your sister by Neena Viel
An image of a book titled "SNOWMAN: A CHRISTMAS HORROR STORY" by Walsh Wettengle. The book cover features a grainy, black-and-white photograph of a snowman brandishing an ax in the playground of a park. A "Signed" sticker is visible in the top-left corner of the book. Above the book is a banner that reads "Local Author" in large, colorful letters, with "#9 Bestseller" written below it. The image is a screenshot from social media, with the username "bundokbooks" and a caption mentioning best sellers for June.
The paperback of the Blood Year Daughter, a short-story collection by GG Silverman with a bookmark for The Haunted Burrow Bookshop sticking out of it.
The cover to Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones
A white plastic A-frame sign on a sidewalk holds a poster reading "AUTHORS INSIDE" in bold red text. The poster features comic-style explosion graphics in the corners, yellow emphasis lines around the words, and four red chevrons pointing to the right.
This image is a promotional graphic for author Walsh Wettengle, titled "WHERE TO FIND MY BOOKS." It features a collection of logos from various independent bookstores and online platforms against a textured, rusty metal background. The bookstores listed include: • Third Place Books: A black circular logo with white text. • Page Turner Books: A blue circular logo featuring a cat reading, located at 215 1st Ave S, Kent. • Haunted Burrow Books: A circular logo depicting a rabbit reading a book. • bundok books: An illustration of a tall stack of colorful books next to a yellow flower in a vase. • Charlie’s Queer Books: A square logo with a stylized open book and rainbow-colored text. • The Couth Buzzard Books & Community: A red circular logo featuring a buzzard holding a book. • Tomb of Treasure: A neon green and pink stylized logo with a rat creature. • Bookshop.org: A rectangular graphic showing a storefront illustration.
An image featuring author Walsh Wettengle appearing at the "Kent Nerd Party" on Saturday, June 6th, from 12 pm to 7 pm. The background is a black-and-white, textured photo of a park with a snowman. Walsh Wettengle, wearing a baseball cap and a t-shirt with a skeleton graphic, is centered in the image. Text includes: • "Walsh Wettengle" in large blue letters. • "Appearing at: Kent Nerd Party!" inside a colorful yellow and blue comic-book-style starburst. • "Saturday, June 6th, 12pm-7pm" and location details for Downtown Kent, WA. • A note inviting visitors to "Find my table in the Author room for signed copies of Snowman and Absinthe & Iron Cages!"
An eye-level, medium shot shows a wooden bookshelf with two rows of books. On the top shelf, several colorful books of various sizes are lined up. In the center of the bottom shelf, a book titled "Absinthe & Iron Cages" by Walsh Wettengle is propped up on a small stand, facing forward. The cover features a green glowing glass of absinthe inside a dark iron cage. To the left and right of the featured book, other books are tightly packed together, showing their spines. The lighting is warm and comes from above, casting soft shadows on the books.
A promo graphic for author Walsh Wettengle appearing at Crypticon Seattle. In the center, a black-and-white photo shows the author wearing a baseball cap and a graphic t-shirt. The background is a desaturated, snowy landscape with a playground and a snowman. The text is bright green with a "slime" aesthetic. Event Details: • Location: Crypticon Seattle • Artist Alley (HWA Table 145): May 2 (10am–12pm) and May 3 (12pm–2pm) • Author Signing (HWA Meet & Greet): May 3 (7pm–9pm) in Cascade 6 • Website: crypticonseattle.com
Author Walsh Wettengle's booksigning table set up at Bundok Books. On top of a colorful tablecloth are copies of the Poetry chapbook, absinthe and iron cages, information about Walsh and his books, and gluten-free jalapeṅo cornbread bites.
An image for Independent Bookstore Day, Saturday, April 25, 2026. At the top, text reads "Where to find my books On Indie Bookstore Day" next to the official Independent Bookstore Day logo. Below this, the name "WALSH WETTENGLE" is written in large white letters. The image features logos for several bookstores: • Third Place Books (a black circle with white text) • Charlie's Queer Books (a logo with a blue & pink book opening to reveal sparkles) • Haunted Burrow Books (a circular purple logo featuring a rabbit in a hat reading a book) • bundok books (represented by a stack of books with a small yellow flower in a vase next to them) • Bookshop.org (the logo for the online bookstore platform)
An announcement for a book release set against a dark, snowy background. At the top, burgundy and black text reads, "New Paperback Release, May 1, 2026." The center features 3D mockups of a book titled SNOWMAN. The cover art is a grainy, black-and-white photograph of a snowman in a city park with a dark forest in the background. The author's name, Walsh Wettengle, is printed at the bottom. Below the books, a text box states: "Wishing yule a terrifying Beltane... SNOWMAN by Walsh Wettengle. Available from your favorite bookseller." At the very bottom, a button contains the website address walshwettengle.com.
The front book covers to Snowman and absinthe & iron cages both by Walsh Wettengle.
A promotional image for a poetry showcase featuring author Walsh Wettengle at Bundok Books on April 25, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, for Independent Bookstore Day. The image includes a picture of Walsh Wettengle, the cover of his poetry chapbook "Absinthe & Iron Cages", and text detailing the event information.
The cover of haunted houses, ghosts, and spectres by Eric Maple
Walsh Wettengle's author table set-up with copies of Snowman and Absinthe & Iron Cages.
Book signing event for indie horror author Walsh Wettengle's book "Snowman: A Christmas Horror Story". The event is scheduled for Saturday, 3/21/26, from 11 AM to 1 PM at Page Turner Books located at 215 1st Ave S, Kent WA. The image includes the book cover art featuring a black and white photo of a snowman in a snowy setting.
A trope-sheet for Snowman by Walsh Wettengle. White text on a black, snowy background listing the following tropes under the heading "WHAT'S IN IT?" - Wiccan Rep - B-Movie Vibes - Mean Little Book - Bi Rep - Found Fam - ACABcore - Cosmic Cult Rep (with the editorial comment "Uhhhhh...." and a graphic of a gaming miniature investigator facing off against a monster) - 1991 Slasher - Prerequisite Cringe - Old School Gore - Witches & Familiars - Relentless Pace - Comfort Horror - HEARTFELT, BUT BODY COUNT - NOSTALGIC, BUT FERAL - CAMPY BUT ANGRY
The FRONT COVER of the novel, Snowman: A Christmas Horror Story, by Walsh Wettengle (second edition). The cover is grayscale and stylized to look like a worn/scuffed photograph. It depicts a crudely-made snowman holding an oversized axe with a snow-filled city park in the background with leafless trees along the back edge. In front of and to the snowman's right is a small child in a coat and deep red hat sitting in the snow facing to the viewer's left.
A few dozen books on the shelf in the coffin of books at Seattle's Tomb of Treasure. An arrow points down to the spine of Snowman by Walsh Wettengle.
A linktr.ee link stating "Info for Booksellers" with a small, snow-covered icon for Covenstead Books & Supplies, a fictional bookstore in the novel, Snowman.
An old black and white photo of Borley Rectory after the fire.
An image of a social media post from user "paigekellerman_writer" (@paigekellerman). The post reads: "When I started reading this book, I was afraid the main character wouldn't have inherited her mother's high cheekbones, but you guys, I have great news."
A grayscale bookcover for the horror story Snowman by Walsh Wettengle features a grainy, atmospheric photo of a creepy-looking snowman with a simple, smiling face and holding a large axe, situated in a desolate, snowy playground landscape. In the lower-left foreground, a small child, seen from behind, is sitting in the snow, facing away from the snowman. The child's hat is a very dark, blood-red. The title "SNOWMAN" is prominently displayed at the top in large, white text with blood-red shadow dripping from behind, while the subtitle "A CHRISTMAS HORROR STORY" and the author's name "WALSH WETTENGLE" appear in smaller red and white text, respectively.
A green square with white text reading: You are now forced to have the same job as the main character in the last book you read. What is the job?
The cover to the book Absinthe & Iron Cages by Walsh Wettengle featuring a small stemware glass filled with a glowing green liquid inside of an ornate iron cage, open to the front. The glass and cage sit upon a dark hardwood service and a green mist flows into the background.
An image of a mobile library search result screen from the New Orleans Public Library website. The search was for "Snowman walsh wettengle," yielding one result. The result is for the book Snowman: A Christmas Horror Story by Walsh Wettengle, published in 2025. The cover art displayed shows a black and white illustration of a menacing snowman holding an axe against a snowy, dark background. Below the cover, options like "Place Holds," "For Later," and "Share" are visible.
An author display table is set up with a black tablecloth, info sheets, and books. Several copies of books titled SNOWMAN: A CHRISTMAS HORROR STORY and ABSINTHE & IRON CAGES by Walsh Wettengle are prominently displayed. A "Spin the Wheel" game is visible on the left, featuring various horror B-Movie titles to guess if real or fake to win a free bookmark prize. In the center, a sign introduces the author with a QR code, and another sign advertises the Snowman book for $22.65 with a Venmo QR code for payment. The overall display has a spooky, holiday-themed aesthetic with decorative holly and a small festive snowman figurine. The author's handle, @walshwettengle, is overlaid at the bottom of the image.
A small, artificial, bare, lit-up Christmas tree stands in the foreground of a bookstore display. Books are arranged around its base. Prominently featured among the holiday-themed books is one with a black and white cover titled SNOWMAN" by Walsh Wettengle. The surrounding books are all holiday-themed.
A small, artificial, bare, lit-up Christmas tree stands in the foreground of a bookstore display. Books are arranged around its base. Prominently featured among the holiday-themed books is one with a black and white cover titled SNOWMAN" by Walsh Wettengle. The surrounding books are all holiday-themed.
The image is a flyer for a Christmas horror story titled "SNOWMAN". The flyer has a dark background with white snow falling. The title "SNOWMAN" is at the top in large, stylized font. Below, the tagline reads "A CHRISTMAS HORROR STORY". In the center of the flyer, the phrase "WHAT'S IN IT?" is written in a large, curved font. Various phrases describing the book's content surround this central text. These phrases include: • Wiccan Rep • B- Movie Vibes • Found Fam • Bi Rep (next to a small image of the bisexual pride flag) • Cosmic Cult Rep - Uhhhhh.... (above an image of a dhole and 2 "investigator" mini-figures) • Mean Little Book • ACABcore • 1991 Slasher • Prerequisite Cringe • Witches & Familiars • Old School Gore • Comfort Horror • Relentless Pace Along the bottom edge of the image are more descriptive phrases: • "NOSTALGIC, BUT FERAL" (horizontally) • "HEARTFELT, BUT BODY COUNT" (vertically on left side) • "CAMPY, BUT ANGRY" (vertically on right side)
Details ‣ Rat City Art Walk: 2nd Annual Holiday Market Get ready, White Center! The Rat City Art Walk is back with a special Holiday Market on Thursday, December 18th and vou're invited! ‣ Stroll through a festive edition of our Monthly Art Walk as White Center transforms into a vibrant holiday destination filled with local art, handmade crafts. vendors. and seasonal cheer. With both indoor and outdoor booths, it's the perfect chance to find unique gifts and support local creators. Event Details When: Thursday, December 18th Time: 5 PM - 8 PM (hours vary by location Where: White Center Business Core (along 16th Ave SW) Cost: FREE to attend + FREE to participate Featuring: • Arts & Crafts • Holiday Market • Santa Scavenger Hunt • Interactive Activities • Inflatables Lane
A flyer with a red and green holiday theme. Text reads: "White Center Business Alliance Presents... Rat City Art & Food Walk Local Artists! Holiday Market FREE! Thursday December 18th 5pm-8pm at the White Center Business Core Ratcityartwalk.org". The central image is a smiling cartoon rat wearing a Santa hat and wrapped in holiday lights, balancing a star on its nose.
Screenshot of the book Snowman, by Walsh Wettengle, on thirdplacebooks.com. "Our Price" listed at $21.99, 24% off of the list price. Options to add to cart or wish list. Includes notation that 2 copies are on the shelf at the Lake Forest Park location as of 11/10/25 in the Horrror A-Z section.
Bubble, the character from the show Absolutely Fabulous
A social media post by shinyhappygoth on October 11 with the title "The Least Specific Movie Night Ever" followed by a bulleted list of movie titles: "The Thing," "The Stuff," "The Substance," "The Entity," "It," and "The Others."
A close-up photograph of several books on a shelf. In front of the books, a handwritten note is attached, which reads: "Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin" Below the title is a paragraph: "If the pages of this gruesome horror dystopia could make sounds, they would include the following: SNIP SNIP, AHHH!, FFFFFT, PEW PEW!, SHHHLUNK, PLOP!, sniffsniff, PBBBBT, CRRRREEEAK, AHHHHHHH!, swooooosh, mmmm, CHOMP, and SPLAT!" At the bottom left of the note is a logo for "THIRD PLACE BOOKS". On the bottom right, a red label with "Sarah C" and "STAFF PICK" is visible.
Search results for "Horror" on HOOPLA showing the author's ebook, Snowman, among several other horror ebooks currently available.
An invitation with the following text posted by Mr. B's Mead Center: You are cordially invited to the Autumn Cyborg Unicorn Story Hour (CUSH) at Mr. B's Mead Center in White Center! Halloween themed! Costumes are encouraged but not required! :) Cyborg Unicorn Story Hour is an open mic reading series in the Seattle area. We will have up to fifteen or so seven-minute open mic slots. (Yes, that is more than an hour, but I like the phrase "story hour" too much!) Science Fiction, Fantasy or Horror stories are encouraged but not required. Songs and other kinds of performances are also welcome! Please come on by if you are interested in sharing or listening to strange tales! Sign up for open mic starts at 5:30 PM. Readings will begin at 6 PM. Feel free to invite other writers, performers, or fiction fans that you know!
The book cover for "Snowman: A Christmas Horror Story" by Walsh Wettengle features a dark, scratchy illustration on a black background. The title "SNOWMAN" is at the top in large, jagged white letters. Below, a two-tiered snowman is depicted with black eyes and a wide, dotted grin. The snowman's body has a lined texture, and it holds a large, sharp axe with a dark handle in its right hand. White dots representing snow fall around the snowman. The bottom of the cover has text that reads "A CHRISTMAS HORROR STORY BY Walsh Wettengle" and "walshwettengle.com". There is also a QR code and text that says, "Available on your favorite ebook and retail platforms". The book is a novel of occult Americana and horror released on June 21, 2025.
A close-up shot of the bottom shelf of the Local Authors section at The Haunted Burrow bookstore, showing the spines and covers of several books. The books are positioned to be easily read. The most prominent book is in the center, titled "ABSINTHE & IRON CAGES" by Walsh Wettengle, with a green liquid in a goblet on the cover. To the left is a book titled "SNOWMAN" by Walsh Wettengle. To the right is a book titled "TOGETHER IN A BROKEN WORLD" and another titled "THE HAUNTING BETWEEN US" both by Paul Michael Winters. Further to the left of snowman is a book titled "RAIN SHADOW" by Tamara Kaye Sellman and Clay Vermulm.
A screenshot of a Twitter post by user Lauren Abramo (@LaurenAbramo). The post reads: "No one is more uniquely qualified to take on these weird times than novelists, whose unedited manuscripts often claim that it is both Monday and Thursday and one day ago it was Tuesday and two days have passed in a span of time in which the protagonist has gone to bed five times." The post was made on April 13, 2020, at 8:34 PM via Twitter for iPhone.
It is Deadshot and it is Catman. Catman, shirtless, holds a blade to deadshots neck. Deadshot, in a sleeveless, holds a gun to catman's neck. They greet each other by name.
Screenshot of author search for Walsh Wettengle on Council Bluffs Public Library's website displaying the book, Snowman, by the author available in their digital catalog.
The image displays a satirical quote from "The Coffeyville Weekly Journal, Kansas" dated December 8, 1899, stating, "It must be hard for a man to express his feelings, having no bosoms to rise and fall with emotion." This historical quote is presented in a modern social media context, with a user commenting that it was likely a "callout posting about male authors."
A gold-colored, ornate oval frame encases a light pink, plush interior designed to hold rings, resembling rolled-up ham slices, and is supported by a black easel stand on a white, textured surface. The meme text, posted by @WalshWettengle on Bluesky, states "Got my porktrait framed today..."
This image is a meme featuring the "Monkey Puppet" or "Awkward Monkey" meme format meant to imply CRINGE. A two-panel meme showing a brown monkey puppet with a slightly uncomfortable or awkward expression, looking off to the side in both panels. Above the image, text reads "Me re-reading the 1st chapter of my book" and below it, "And the 2nd... and the 3rd...".
The image displays search results from "Third Place Books" for "Walsh Wettengle," showing two hardcover books by this author: Snowman (Hardcover) Price: $21.99 ISBN-13: 9798998681011 Availability: Out of stock, usually available in 3-10 days Published: AEGIS Press, June 21st, 2025 Absinthe & Iron Cages (Hardcover) Price: $16.99 ISBN-13: 9798998681004 Availability: Out of stock, usually available in 3-10 days Published: Walsh Wettengle, April 25th, 2025
A screenshot of the Powell's Books website showing a search result for "Walsh Wettengle". At the top, a banner reads "FREE SHIPPING on orders $50 or more! Shop Now". Below, the Powell's Books logo is visible, along with icons for user account, shopping cart, and a menu. A search bar contains "Walsh Wettengle" with a clear button and a search icon. The main content shows "1 Results for Walsh Wettengle" and a filter icon. The search result is a book titled "SNOWMAN A CHRISTMAS HORROR STORY BY WALSH WETTENGLE" with an illustration of a snowman holding an axe. Below the image, the text reads: "Snowman", "Walsh Wettengle", "$23.50", "Format: Hardcover", and "Condition: New".
A campsite scene featuring a tan and white tent, a camping chair, and a small grill with a pot on it in the background, set amidst tall trees. In the foreground, a yellow and white patterned picnic blanket covers a table, displaying several board games and books, including "Taproot: A Story About a Gardener and a Ghost" by Keezy Young, "Unfathomable," "Quarriors," and "NERTZ." Also on the table are a black camping lantern and two red containers.
A medium shot of Sansa Stark from Game of Thrones, portrayed by Sophie Turner, wearing a dark, fur-lined cloak or coat with a prominent fur collar. She has long, reddish-brown hair styled in braids that frame her face and fall over her shoulders. Her expression is serious and contemplative as she looks slightly off-camera to the right.
An image of a tweet by Jonathan Edward Durham (@thisone0verhere) stating, "The perfect tattoo idea doesn't exis...", followed by a close-up image of a person's arm with a tattoo designed to resemble a library book stamp reading "NOT TO BE REMOVED FROM THE LIBRARY".
A large, gray, geometric, rhomboid-shaped entity, identified as Leviathan from Hellbound: Hellraiser II, floats centrally in a dark, ethereal space, illuminated by two horizontal beams of light or energy emanating from its sides. The background is a murky, dark blue or black, suggesting a vast, otherworldly dimension.
An image showing a book cover for "Snowman: A Christmas Horror Story" by Walsh Wettengle, available as an EBOOK from the Pierce County Library System. The cover depicts a menacing snowman holding an axe, set against a dark, snowy background. Below the book cover, there are buttons to "BORROW" and "READ A SAMPLE".
Screenshot of the Omaha Public Library's online catalog showing the results of a keyword search for "Wettengle, Walsh." The search returned one result: "Snowman" by Wettengle, Walsh. Below the book title, it states "On order," "View location availability," and "Holds: 1 on 2 copies." Buttons are present to "Place hold" and "For Later." The top of the page includes the Omaha Public Library logo, a menu icon, a calendar icon, and a search icon. A small image of the book cover for "Snowman: A Christmas Horror Story" by Walsh Wettengle is also displayed.
A screenshot of a library catalog search result page for "Author search: Wettengle, Walsh." The page displays a single result for the eBook "Snowman" by Wettengle, Walsh, published in 2025. The book cover features a snowman with an axe. The status indicates "All copies in use" and "Holds: 1 on 3 copies," with options to "Place hold" or "For Later."
Two book covers are displayed side-by-side: Left Cover: Titled "Absinthe & Iron Cages" by Walsh Wettengle. The cover features a green, glowing glass of absinthe inside a dark, ornate iron cage, set against a dark background. Right Cover: Titled "Snowman: A Christmas Horror Story" by Walsh Wettengle. This cover depicts a menacing snowman with a wide, toothy grin and button eyes, holding an axe in its right hand. The background is dark with white snowflakes, and the title is in a stark, distressed font.
July Summer/Winter Sale. The left side of the image features a beach scene with a blue and white striped inner tube and a yellow starfish. The right side depicts a winter scene with snow-covered pine trees and ice. The text "Smashwords™" is at the top, followed by "JULY" in large white letters, and "Summer / Winter Sale" below it.