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Monsters in the Closet Debuts at #4 in Queer Poetry on Amazon
A Darkly Lyrical, Defiantly Queer Horror Poetry Collection from Author Ryder Tombs
March 18, 2025 — Monterey, CA — Monsters in the Closet, the debut poetry collection by queer author Ryder Tombs, launched this week and quickly climbed to #4 on Amazon’s Queer Poetry charts, cementing its place as one of the most daring and emotionally raw LGBTQIA+ releases of the year.
Written over five years, this collection of gothic, sensual, and supernatural poems reclaims the monstrous — vampires, werewolves, ghosts, angels, and more — as metaphors for queerness and survival. It’s both a love letter and a battle cry for those who’ve ever felt “othered,” offering tender intimacy and unapologetic rage in equal measure.
“What if the monsters we feared were just men who loved differently?” Tombs asks, with each poem bearing its teeth in beauty and defiance.
Perfect for fans of Ocean Vuong, Poppy Z. Brite, Carmilla, and subversive horror literature, Monsters in the Closet blends literary craft with gut-punch emotion — and dares readers to find themselves in the shadows.
Book Details
Title: Monsters in the Closet: A Queer Horror Poetry Collection
Author: Ryder Tombs
Genre: LGBTQIA+ Poetry / Queer Horror
Release Date: May 14, 2025
Available: Amazon (Kindle)
Heat Level: Tier One – Slow Burn
About the Author:
Ryder Tombs is a queer author of romance and erotica, writing stories that span from tender slow burns to full-throttle heat. His work blends emotional depth, sharp wit, and a fearless embrace of queer desire—centering pleasure, vulnerability, and connection across a spectrum of identities.
When not writing, he can be found haunting underground nightlife, collecting vintage queer pulp, and sipping espresso with reckless intent.
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