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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 58m

I found this rather niche series about a clan living in Appalachia whose home is being attacked by the coal industry. While it isn't perfect, there's a great deal of charm. Invented languages, lush landscapes, and solid character arcs. It's currently available on Amazon. #tv #crime #drama

Outsiders poster with G'win, Li'l Foster, Big Foster, and Hasil

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 1h

When it comes to King, I like IT and The Body and that's about it. Since you liked Midsommar, I'd suggest a more atmospheric folk horror: The Hill in the Dark Grove by Liam Higginson. You might also like Headlights by CJ Leede. It's got mystery, suspense, the supernatural, and some body horror.

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Looking for an indie film about demonic possessions? The Cleansing Hour is a solid addition to the genre and criticizes modern internet culture and branding (despite being released in 2016). The practical effects are also pretty awesome. It's available on Shudder. #horror #filmsky

The Cleansing Hour movie poster. A woman is restrained on a throne, thrashing.

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

To tailor my recommendation to you specifically (I read a LOT of horror), what sort of spooky stories do you like? Feel free to list tropes, movies, books, etc.

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

What's your favorite horror movie? All subgenres welcome. No subject matter is off limits. #horror #filmsky #horrormovies

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Let books be. Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, an annual observation started more than 40 years ago in response to a sudden surge in attempts to censor or remove books in libraries, schools, and bookstores. Sound familiar? Find ways to get involved and spread the word: bit.ly/4yvixbB.

LET BOOKS BE. Various line drawings related to libraries and books, including a hand holding a sign made of an open book that reads "Freed for ALL to Read," a tote bag that reads "Totes Resist" carrying a book, a full book cart with the head and tale of a horse with text that reads "A Wild Ride," and a closeup of two feet standing on a stack of books that say "A Soap Box" on their spines. Text at bottom reads "Protect the freedom to read. Banned Books Week, October 4-10, 2026." American Library Association. ala.org/bbooks

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

If you're looking for something spooky to read, since it's October, I have loads of horror recs (ranging from gothic to splatterpunk).

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

My current stack of potential reads. Horror and sci-fi with a couple wildcards thrown in. What are you reading this month? 🩸📚🪐📚 #booksky

Morfan, Dark Lord Reformed
Dooneen
Wool
Red Rising

The Midnight Muse
Eerie Colorado
A Plagued Sea
The Nudge

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Resident Evil was a hilarious and gory pleasure! You don't need any prior knowledge of the IP to enjoy this fun, messy, expletive-heavy watch (I've never played the games but saw the atrocious movies from the 2000s). Zach Cregger never disappoints. #horror #filmsky #residentevil

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Photo Friday. Soil is a complicated and beautiful microcosm, at once a bringer of life and a blanket to swaddle the dead. #photography #poetry

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

There comes a time in every hero's journey where the path leading back is no longer viable. To evolve is to have the courage to break old patterns and break ties with what doesn't serve your narrative arc. #punktipoftheweek #philosophy #writing

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This month, I focused solely on Vampires Everywhere! A lengthy scaffolding outline was written for each book in the trilogy. I added 12,000 words to the once-empty page. I hope to complete the first draft of book one by the end of October. #writing #drafting #outlining

September Progress
1. Completed scaffolding outline for Vampires Everywhere! trilogy
2. Revised character arcs and themes
3. Wrote 12,000 words of first draft

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What’s the best piece of writing advice you’ve ever received? (It can encapsulate everything from craft to mindset to philosophy.) #writingcommunity #writingadvice

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Grief is a complicated beast. It's not as simple as recovering from a loss or healing after heartbreak. It can take years to finally reach a point where the mere thought of someone no longer has the power to cripple you on your worst days. Feel the pain, but don't wallow in it. #philosophy #quote

Pain demands to be felt. - a quote from The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Liam Higginson's debut is a harsh novel about Welsh folklore, nostalgia, enduring love, obsession, and the marks we leave on this earth. The dark plot is complemented by a gentle narration. While this is certainly horror, it leans literary. ★★★★★ #horror #welsh #folklore #booksky

Cover of The Hill in the Dark Grove - a sheep puffing steam from its open mouth

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

#WritingCommunity: What book/film/series/game most influenced your writing?

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is an awakening of self. It's a queer and sexual coming-of-age (even if the MC is 29). But it's also about nostalgia and how stories become facets of our identities. It's a film that shouldn't be missed. #horror #film #queerhorror

Two women covered in blood but looking like unstoppable badasses

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Cool. I've never read horror poetry. Thanks for sharing!

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Thanks for the extra info. :) I'll add it to my maybe pile, for when I'm ready to order more books.

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Thank you, Henrik. I like cosmic horror but generally can't fully connect with military sci-fi. How much does the militaristic aspect factor into the plot/character development?

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Flashback Friday: High school. Senior year, 2010. When we all thought bathroom shots and moody lighting were cool. Meet emo Amber. It was never a phase. #flashbackfriday #selfie #emo

Young Amber. Short red hair. Spider bite piercings (two neighboring lip piercings). Dark eyeliner. A green and black plaid shirt. Emo.

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Badasses never compromise on their artistic visions, values, or morals. There's a time and place for flexibility. Honest art leaves no room for cowardice or self censorship. #punktipoftheweek #writing #art #punk

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

@barbaratruelove.bsky.social's novella is humorous, visceral, and timely. I devoured it. If a quick read about a "trad wife" that just so happens to be undead sounds appealing, you won't be disappointed. Releases February 2nd. #horror #booksky

Cover of The Secret Lives of Zombie Wives: A woman bathed in blood

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Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It's officially the first day of fall, which makes this the perfect time to remind you that #FirstDraftFall - our answer to NaNoWriMo - starts very soon on October first! Check out the full details of the challenge by following the link below:

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#FirstDraftFall - Weeknight Writers

The Weeknight Writers answer to NaNoWriMo, #FirstDraftFall is a challenge to write a first draft in October - December.

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Right?! I'm still hoping they can resurrect it.

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I'm running a special editing rate until October 31 for horror manuscripts. I offer developmental and copy edits as well as editorial letters. Five-page sample edits are complimentary and non-binding. For more info, visit amberherbert.com/editing/ or DM me. #horror #editors #writingcommunity

Spooky season editing rate slasher!
Horror and dark fantasy only
25% all editing packages
Developmental edits: $30 per hour
Copy edits: $18 per hour
Editorial letters: $260 to $450
Offer ends October 31
Credentials: BA in English, published author, 9 years of editing experience

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Thanks for taking the time to send this one my way.

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I'll keep that in mind. I'm not absolutely against Amazon (my debut is on their platform), but I definitely prefer other options. Any chance I can purchase an EPUB from you directly?

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Need a dose of heady sci-fi to work that gray matter? The OA, Russian Doll, and Dark (all Netflix originals) are just what the doctor ordered. #scifi #TV

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I'm a Kobo gal. I get that. My debut is distributed wide as well, after I started solely on Amazon. I'd rather make less on Amazon royalties if it means I'm offering my book to readers who prefer other companies or media formats.

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I'll snag a copy of your book soon. (I also love that you've distributed wide; I wish more authors did that.)

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I'd love to read it. Is it available anywhere other than Amazon?

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I adore a well-executed dark story. I'll add it to my ever-growing TBR pile.

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Thrillers with one step in horror are acceptable, though I'm mostly seeking titles considered horror (either by the market or its placement in bookstores).

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Thanks for the recs! I have a copy of Nestlings on my shelf that's begging to be cracked open. (I enjoyed Cassidy's Mary and Rest Stop.) I'll add The Lamb to my list.

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Looking for a sci-fi tinged crime thriller with twists, compelling characters, and themes that spark nuanced conversations? Check out @eclecticacademic.bsky.social's forthcoming novel, The Jehovah Project. It drops November 10th. #booksky #scifi #crimethriller

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The Jehovah Project by Catlyn Ladd

The Jehovah Project, a seemingly straightforward crime novel, evolves into something far more compelling at the midpoint and only gets crazier and more engrossing from there. What begins as an…

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Thanks for the recommendations! I've only heard of one of these.

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I always like a good gothic horror. Thanks for the rec! :)

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I'm looking for new-ish horror book recommendations. What's your favorite horror novel/novella of the past five years? What author are you obsessed with? Inquiring minds want to know. #horror #booksky

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Photo Friday. No filter, just the gauzy twilit sky in early September. #photography #sunset

Orange and pink clouds set over a treeline. Sunset in September.

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We're sold one dream as if there's a single path to fulfillment. That's bollocks. We create our own definitions of success. There's no right or wrong answer, only a personalized marker of progress and merit. Make sure you're following your dream, not theirs. #punktipoftheweek #writing #art

Punk Tip of the Week: Their doesn’t have to be your dream.

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Each of these shows left its mark. I found Skins when I was 17 (at the tail end of series four) and have rewatched it at least five times. The End of the F***ing World is a gem. In My Skin is powerful and tense. If you liked Euphoria, give these much better shows a watch. #TV #recs #teendramas

UK Teen Drama Recs
Skins
The End of the Fucking World
In My Skin

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Happy release day to Still Floating: 40 Years of Pennywise, required reading for every member of the extended Losers Club. My review: amberherbert.com/blog/still-f... #booksky #stephenking #horror

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

For the 40th anniversary of @stephenking.bsky.social's It, I'm sharing my deep dive into the novel and its two adaptations. For twenty-five years, The Losers Club has held a special place in my heart. Here's to Bill, Ben, Bev, Richie, Eddie, Mike, and Stan! #stephenking #pennywise #losersclub

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Stephen King's It and Its Many Forms

There's something about Stephen King's It that sunk its claws in deep and made roots in my chest. I was first introduced to Pennywise in the early 2000s, when I was eight or nine. For years, Tim…

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Happy 40th anniversary to an absolute horror classic! This first edition is still in great condition. I received it from my 'rents (my mom's been a fan forever). I've been obsessed since I first met the Losers Club in 2001 (when I was 8). #stephenking #it #booksky

Front cover of Stephen King's IT. A green, scaly claw pierces through a drain. Georgie's paper boat sails precariously close to the monster.

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Amber Herbert @amberherbert.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

You're welcome! It was a pleasure.

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