OH MY GOD! Seriously, this was incredible. Tingle is such a stellar author and I can't imagine that any other could pull off this story so successfully. This is a must-buy for our library and will be promoting it during reader's advisory for sure.

This was such an AMAZING book. The opening premise of a writer who is being pushed to kill off his queer characters quickly turns into a creepy adventure into the difficulties of small town life and the dark sides of the film industry. We watch as a character is truly haunted by homophobia of his upbringing as well as the true haunts that were inspired by his upbringing.

This book solidified Chuck Tingle as an auto-buy author for me!

BURY YOUR GAYS is a rollercoaster of emotions, seamlessly weaving between genuine humor, grotesque horror, and profound moments of emotional depth. The inclusion of screenplay excerpts was a stroke of brilliance, enhancing the narrative and immersing the reader even further into the world Henry has crafted. This thrilling and adrenaline-fueled novel challenges preconceived notions about artistry and success, leaving you questioning everything you thought you knew.

Chuck Tingle's reputation for campy romance initially piqued my interest in this book. However, knowing his style, I never anticipated the profound depth I encountered within its pages. I was pleasantly surprised by the unexpected depth and would wholeheartedly recommend it.

Thank you Tor and NetGalley for the arc!

I want to thank NetGalley and Tor Nightfire for exchanging an e-arc copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first-time reading Chuck Tingle, but it will not be my last. The rebellious energy in these pages is next level. I read Bury Your Gays in one sitting. What a story!

Bury Your Gays is a tantalizingly queer horror novel that stares into the abyss known as Hollywood. Our narrator is a gay screenwriter by the name of Misha. Who is renowned for his in-your-face queer horror stories and characters. Misha is confronted by a jerk-off in a suit and tie to either change the sexualities of his beloved characters or kill them off. This is where things take off and land at the final sentence of this gut punch of a story.

Mr. Tingle delivers a story that examines the motivations of greed in Hollywood while taking the reader on an action-packed ride. Misha deals with so much thrown his way from his trauma, protecting his friends, and defeating astonishing odds in a novel brimming with humor, tension, horror, and even a few moments of heartfelt tenderness.

Bury Your Gays is a refreshing addition to the horror genre space set to hit shelves July 9, 2024. Five Out of Five Stars.

Prior to reading this book, the extent of my knowledge of Chuck Tingle’s work was spending down time at my bookstore, looking at his chaotic book covers/titles with my coworkers. It became an inside joke with us, partially because of how strange they were, but also because we’re a bunch of queer 20-somethings loving the joy that the author puts into the world.

This being my first foray into reading Tingle’s work, I had no idea what to expect. Turns out, he’s an insanely talented writer who left me in tears by the book’s end. It’s a celebration of nuanced, complicated queer characters (including ace representation- thank you, Chuck!), and also honestly one of the best contemporary horror novels I’ve ever read.

As a B-horror fan, this was right up my alley. Think a weird three-way literary love child of Bret Easton Ellis, Lloyd Kaufman, and John Waters. It was genuinely scary one second, pitch perfect satire the next, all with so much heart (and heartbreak- I cried, ngl).

Thank you, Chuck Tingle, for this story. It was a joy to read. Now I have to go back and read his erotica about sentient bowling pins and sleep paralysis demons.

When it comes to reading ARCs, I usually pace myself--but not this time. I couldn't STOP reading, and happily worried and winced my way through until the last page. It's such a fun twist on a horrible trope, and I can't wait to share it with our customers.

If The Cabin in the Woods was a Twilight Zone episode it would be this book. The best thing I can say about this story is that it is so well thought out.

Misha is a Hollywood screenwriter who is forced by his producers to either kill off his gay characters or make them straight. As a gay man who grew up in small town America he's fought hard to crush these hurtful queer tropes in media, so he say F that—thats when 💩 gets weird 👀

I can honestly say that there were a few parts that had me thoroughly creeped out, and as the story went on it got even creepier with all the real world commentary. And a couple scenes broke my heart. It's a great story about fighting the personal demons of your creation, powerful and highly hilarious!

I was hooked from the beginning. Bury Your Gays is a queer horror/love story that follows Misha a successful, semi closeted, gay screenwriter who dares to stand up for queer joy at a time when queer tragedy is the norm. As a result, Misha soon finds himself in a situation where he’s faced with battling his own monsters, figuratively and literally, but the clock is ticking and the target on his back couldn’t be bigger. Misha must figure out a way to beat the monsters from his past as a horror writer and overcome the grip that his past as a closeted gay kid from Montana still has on him.
I absolutely loved the characters, the love story and the friendship throughout this novel. The horror also did not skip a beat, the description of Misha’s monsters and getting those mental pictures was chilling while at the same time the AI aspect was absolutely horrifying.
Definitely worth the read, I could not recommend enough!

Love is real. 🫶🏼

Thanks to Netgalley and Tor Nightfire for the pre-release copy of Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle. Below is my honest review.

Camp Damascus was a change of pace for Mr. Tingle, but it was really good. This one stepped it up even more.

I really loved the concept *AND* the execution in this one. The setup is really good, and the buildup is expertly done. The monsters coming after Misha and his friends were intriguing and well-developed - just enough creepy and just enough explanation to really make them believable without taking away from the storyline.

I also loved the message, about how we can and should overcome the tropes and should be pushing for happy, wonderful, queer joy stories.

Definitely recommended for LGBTQIA+ fans and horror fans.

I was so excited to get an advance copy of Chuck Tingle's Bury Your Gays. I was only familiar with him via his Pounded in the Butt... series but the synopsis of this novel sounded so intriguing and I'm always looking for queer content to consume (especially queer horror) so this just seemed perfect.

Bury Your Gays is probably one of the most perfect books I've read this year. It really has it all - compelling characters, a plot that moves and shakes, some pretty graphic horror scenes, and more twists and turns than an actual roller coaster. It kept me guessing up until the end. It also made me laugh and cry and I was thinking about Misha and all the other characters well after I finished. I will definitely be buying this when it comes out in July and probably gifting it to several friends.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this early. Bury Your Gays is one of those books I will not soon forget.

Told with a wit that’s characteristic of Chuck Tingle but also surprisingly chilling. A solid LGBTQ horror novel with thoughtful social commentary.

I've been a fan of Chuck Tingle for a long time, and BURY YOUR GAYS just deepens that love. A knockout queer horror about the horror of telling stories. I loved it.

This is the second book I've read by Chuck Tingle, and I will say so far both books have been great.

I was really excited to see that he had a new book coming out and much like his first I had no idea where this was going to go. I'm not really good at reviews but I have been telling everyone I know about this book

Another home-run from Chuck Tingle. Bury Your Gays is a delightfully off kilter horror extravaganza that kisses the fourth wall rather than breaking it. The characters are well rounded and fresh, but I wish I got to learn a little more about Zeke and that his background was used more in the plot. Misha is a lovable anti-hero who really encapsulates one of my favorite tropes "the disaster gay."

Overall, this was a killer read. It has reminiscence of 80's horror while being grounded in today's contemporary social issues. I'm honored to have been able to review this ARC. You don't wanna miss this one.

Screenwriter Misha Byrne is give the ultimatum to either de-queer his two lead characters or bury his gays after a meeting with the executive from his studio. What follows is a thrill ride through the darker, profit driven side of art in general and Hollywood in particular. Much like Tingle's Camp Damascus, Bury Your Gays has an intimate knowledge of how queer people are at the mercy of systems larger than them, but is also gives the audience hopeful glimpses of how to fight back through the main characters. Definitely recommending it to all my queer horror reader friends.

Friends, this book was awesome. Big thanks to @netgalley and @torbooks for giving me this ARC copy.
Bury Your Gays is a tale of a queer writer, Misha, trying to keep his characters alive in Hollywood where the execs only care about numbers and profits and say the only queer stories worth telling are the ones that end tragically. When he's given an ultimatum to kill off his queer characters in their season finale he puts his foot down and refuses. Soon after weird creepy things start happening to him. Characters from his horror stories start appearing in real life. How far will "The Board" go to force him to step back in line?
Like Camp Damascus before this, Chuck Tingle has written a fantastic horror tale. I love the way he has of taking a story you think you know and upending it to give it a new twist. You really feel for Misha, who is sort of out, but sort of not, especially not to folks back home in Montana. His boyfriend Zeke doesn't get a lot of development, but is a great supporting character anyway. His best friend Tara, the aro ace techie friend from work is AWESOME. I love her fashion and her attitude and things that I won't tell you because spoilers, but dang, she's one of the best things about this story, I'd read more of her story any day.
Favorite Parts: any scene with Tara - also her tech data privacy paranoia is awesome, all the little homages to TV tropes and shows that are worked through the story, the genuine creepy factors in the monsters we get to see.
Read this if you: Are 9,000% done with the "Bury Your Gays trope", Love horror movies, Liked Chuck Tingle's last book "Camp Damascus", don't mind some gore.
TW: horror movie style gore, mention of childhood abuse/neglect, homophobia

"Bury Your Gays" by Chuck Tingle is a gripping horror novel that not only delivers spine-chilling moments but also serves as a poignant commentary on LGBTQIA+ representation in media. Tingle expertly balances various forms of horror, from existential to psychological, all while weaving a narrative that explores the complexities of queer storytelling.

Tbh I have not read Camp Damacus yet, people care me more than any monster ever could. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I am terrified of the concept of that book. I’ve heard such good things about Tingle’s writing, I was so excited to get this ARC and be able to read their work.

In the book, we have our protagonist, Misha, who resonates deeply, making readers invested in his personal and professional struggles. Alongside Misha, characters like Tara add depth and relatability to the story, enriching the reading experience.

While the book excels in many aspects, there are a couple of drawbacks, including occasional shifts in perspective and pacing issues. However, these do not overshadow the overall impact of the narrative.

One of the book's greatest strengths lies in its exploration of real-world issues, such as the pressure to conform to market trends and the consequences of sacrificing narrative integrity for profit. Through Misha's journey, Tingle sheds light on the importance of authentic storytelling and the dangers of perpetuating harmful tropes.

Despite its flaws, "Bury Your Gays" is a must-read for fans of Tingle's work and anyone interested in queer horror. It's a thought-provoking and entertaining novel that stays with you long after the final page.

Thanks Tor, Chuck Tingle, and NetGalley for the digital ARC in return for my honest review.

Rating 4.75

“It’s horrifically ghoulish and probably the end of the world.”

Misha Byrne has been writing horror with queer undertones for years and is finally starting to see some recognition for his talent. Unfortunately, it comes at the cost of his hit TV series main characters’ lives. Unwilling to compromise when the executives at his entertainment studio tell Misha to bury his gays, he learns that they will do anything for the algorithm. Haunted by the ghost of projects past, Misha and his friends are caught between reality and AI hell. Misha’s group is hunted down by his own creations: iconic horror villains who have seemingly come alive. Time is running short and if he doesn’t hurry, he’ll end up burying himself.

This story was right up my alley! The LGBTQIA+ community is all around us and Tingle’s natural representation of the queer community is unmatched. His dialogue is familiar and comfortable, so much so that it’s like chatting with friends. The character development paired with the horror elements makes Bury Your Gays a memorable story. The true villains are fresh and give readers an uneasy feeling that is difficult to shake. There is a specific scene towards the end of the novel that reads as if ChatGPT was asked to write a corporate gay fever dream. This is not a criticism of Tingle’s writing, in fact, I truly adored this moment. It comes off as purely intentional and was executed perfectly! I’m looking forward to more horror from Tingle, Bury Your Gays was a ton of fun!

Whoa the pages of this book jumped out and came to life, I loved Camp Damascus and so I was expecting Chuck Tingle's new horror book to hit it out of the part again and Chuck didn't disappoint.

The horror in this is palpable, the descriptions of the monsters was so clear that I felt the dread myself as I was reading this book. The way that Chuck Tingle builds tension should be studied because I have at the edge of my seat waiting for what happened next. The characters were lovable and you wanted to root for them. The gore in this was surprising, I'm normally not a squeamish person but there was a certain scene in a bathroom that made me yell out load because of how intense it was, something that no book has done in the last two years.

This book deals with homophobia, both internalized and from outside and it does it so well. The trauma of queer people is described in such a real and heart wrenching way that I very quickly understood character's choices and motivations. I do see Chuck Tingle as a master of Queer Horror as Misha is in Bury Your Gays.

Misha is a not quite out of the closet Hollywood screenwriter who finds himself up against more than your average corporate monsters when he refuses to adhere to the "bury your gays" trope for the season finale of his TV show.

This is my first Chuck Tingle book, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I think that's why it kind of took me a bit to get into it. But once I did, I really enjoyed it. I loved the increasing weirdness and creepiness as the book went along mixed with the painful memories that were the origins of Misha's monsters. The book didn't flinch when it came to brutality, physically or figuratively. The commentary on how the queer community is used, abused, portrayed, and erased, the use of AI, and capitalism is brilliantly woven throughout an engaging, sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes gross story.

It's a really great read.