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Fae Crate @faecrate.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

The Demon and His Viper Exclusive Edition in collaboration with @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social is NOW AVAILABLE! Here's the cohesive exclusive cover illustrated by mmarsloud!💙 🔗 Secure your pre-orders here: faecrate.com/products/the...

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Jan Falk (ThistleArts) @thistlearts.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

I was happy to work on this cover art for @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social #art #MMromance #coverart

Book cover. "The darkness bites back" by LauraSamotin and Ben Alderson.
A blond man stands behind the dark haired man and pulls him by the hair, while pulling hiis shirt collar with another hand. They both have blood on their lips.

Thhe cover is framed with luxurious ornament of roses, thorns and antlers.

The closeup of the artwork without the frame and title.

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Ben Alderson | MM Author @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

*ahem* HERE IS THE GAY SHAPED BOOK COVER I WAS HINTING AT! 🤭 anyone ask for a gay Romeo & Juliet retelling with vampires???? 29.09.2026

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☾⊹ 𝕸𝖔𝖔𝖓 ⊹☆ @moonbooks.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

There was nothing pleasant about it. The darkness had always been a silent entity, it shouldn’t have a voice. Except now, the shadows at my back spoke. — ‘A shadow always needs its sunlight’ The Witch and His Crow by @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social #bookrecsbyvibe 🌈📚🌶️📚💙📚

A collage of a person being burned at stake, blood on cobblestone, hands, text that reads”all power demands sacrifice “ a grimore, people kissing, a blurry outline of a head with the cover of The Witch and his Crow in the center

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Tony @tjcarlone.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Yay for book mail! My Special Edition of Alpha of Mortal Flesh (Book Three of the Darkmourn Universe Series) by @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social from @rainbowcrate.bsky.social arrived!

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☾⊹ 𝕸𝖔𝖔𝖓 ⊹☆ @moonbooks.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

The Haunting of William Thorn by @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social 💙📚🌈📚🩸📚

A graphic with the haunting of William thorn by Ben Alderson in the center with the following quotes around it

Grief was like that. Ever present, always lurking, looking for moments to strike when the mind was at its weakest.

"I. Am. Here.'

It was lonely, not peaceful.

There was only one person to blame, and that was himself. A hard pill to swallow unless he found enough alcohol to help force that fucking pill deep down.

If loving you is worthy of hell, I go there gladly, knowing it accepts us together.

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Kristina Ten @kristinaten.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Tell Me Yours, I'll Tell You Mine sitting with the cool kids (@rachelharrison.bsky.social! @daphnefama.bsky.social! @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social!) at The Twisted Spine in Brooklyn.

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Sam Tyler @reelsamtyler.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

📢Blog Tour Klaxon📢 'The Haunting of William Thorn' by @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social has modern characters and relationships, but deep down is a classic feeling spooky tale. Out now My SFBook.com review: sfbook.com/the-haunting... Thank you @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social @caramalines.bsky.social

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JANX 🏳️‍⚧️🐈 📚 @janx.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Just finished reading this! It’s a great read 100% I actually cried when it was over. Loved it so much.

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C. M. Alongi @cmalongi.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

I talked to #queer #fantasywriter @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social about writing, dealing with homophbia, and why scifi is the hardest genre to write. youtu.be/H-w2ix-Hb3Y

youtu.be

CaFae Convos - Ben Alderson

YouTube video by C. M. Alongi

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🪱💀mindy💀🪱 [exorcism bondage era] @garbagesauce.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

the latest new & restocked horror available at b&n sioux falls!

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Ben Alderson | MM Author @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

CRYING! Do I have any Dutch readers here? I’m coming to Amsterdam to sign books and I AM SO EXCITED! free RSPV here: www.eventbrite.com/e/an-afterno... DREAM COME TRUE FRIENDS

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Bookish Scifi & Fantasy @bookishsff.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

We're only 10 days into September and we've already received all these fantastic brand new #SFF paperbacks! Nice to see some good horror coming out in time for spooky season too #Halloween 💀🍁 Which would you choose? Titles and authors in alt/below 💙📚🪐 #Horrorsky

A stack of books in a bookshop:
Roots of my Fears – anthology,

Blood of the Old Kings by Sung-Il Kim,

The Great When - Alan Moore,

A Blood as Bright as the Moon by Andrea Morstabilini,

The Masquerades of Spring by Ben Aaronovitch,

The Haunting of William Thorn by Ben Alderson,

Bad Dolls by Rachel Harrison,

Red Sonja – Consumed, by Gail Simone,

Moonflow by Bitter Karella,

The Morrigan by Kim Curran,

Hungerstone by Kat Dunn,

Before We Forget Kindness by Toshikazu Kawaguchi,

The City and its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami

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Ben Alderson | MM Author @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

I was going to make a threads about a gross comment I just got about my new gay horror book. Instead, I’m going to say … LOOK, MY BOOK HAS AN ENTIRE TABLE DISPLAY IN A BOOKSHOP—

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Still Waiting for Thanatos 💀 @miyanoai.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

@faecrate.bsky.social @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social Okay Ben, absolute congrats on the HoWT release but I also just got this gorgeous edition of the Witch and His Crow which I will need to focus on first. 😅 (I am OBSESSED with the edge design and end pages 🥰)

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☾⊹ 𝕸𝖔𝖔𝖓 ⊹☆ @moonbooks.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Congrats @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social ! And happy release day!! 🍷♥️💀

“Happy release day” with the cover of The Haunting of William Thorn with a skull and tombstone

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☾⊹ 𝕸𝖔𝖔𝖓 ⊹☆ @moonbooks.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Happy release day @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social !!! Y’all need to go get this now! You can also request it at your library! This book was so good! It’s the perfect fall read, it’s not tooo scary if horror isn’t your vibe. If you’re like me you’ll binge it, ugly cry and thank Ben for it 😭 🌈📚🩸📚

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Book Notification @booknotification.com · 09/09/2025

#TheHauntingofWilliamThorn by @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social After his boyfriend’s sudden death, William Thorn inherits a decaying manor in the village of Stonewall, where hostile locals and a restless spirit make his new start anything but easy. (4/5)

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Ben Alderson | MM Author @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

I AM NOW A PUBLISHED AUTHOR OF A GAY GOTHIC HORROR BOOK— thank you for all the likes, comments, shares, reviews and support during this journey. I poured my heart out in this book. And now, it belongs to you. I hope it touches you, as it did me.

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Ben Alderson | MM Author @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

brb crashing out because in 2 days my gay haunted house horror book releases and what if no one cares——

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Ben Alderson | MM Author @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

nothing beats a Red riding hood retelling AND RIGHT NOW you can read it to find out who Red is actually riding … Spoiler. The Big Bad Wolf.

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☾⊹ 𝕸𝖔𝖔𝖓 ⊹☆ @moonbooks.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

If anyone wants to pitch in for my @barnesandnoble.com cart lmk! There are so many good books coming out! What are y’all preordering? @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social and @ajwhiteauthor.bsky.social ‘s both release on the 9th! Less than a week away! 😱 💙📚🌶️📚🌈📚

Text reads: queer Bools I want to preorder
during the 25% Off B&N sale
( Sept 3-5 ) on a rainbow background

September releases with the covers for you weren’t meant to be human, house of Rayna, the haunting of William thorn, hollow on a rainbow background

Covers of Hazelthorn, I’ll make a spectacle of you , savage blooms, you did nothing wrong on a rainbow background

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Ben Alderson | MM Author @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Did anyone ask for FOUR very gay retellings of popular fairytales and myths? Because I have them! 0.99 for a VERY short time on kindle. Yes, thats 0.99 for each book tehe! mybook.to/TheDarkmourn...

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Ben Alderson | MM Author @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

I’m besides myself because MY DEBUT GOTHIC HAUNTED HOUSE HORROR ( that so happens to be very gay ) IS PUBLISHING—

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Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford @blackwelloxford.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Join us for an afternoon with TJ Klune and @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social on Sunday 2nd November at 3:30pm for a discussion about his latest book, 'Somewhere Beyond The Sea'. Tickets are £6 or free when purchasing the 'book and ticket' option. Book here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1600265109...

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☾⊹ 𝕸𝖔𝖔𝖓 ⊹☆ @moonbooks.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

The Haunting of William Thorn @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social Out: 9.9.2025 💙📚🌈📚🩸📚

Lines that made me cry
I. Am.
Here.
The Haunting of William Thorn
-Ben Alderson

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Rainbow Crate @rainbowcrate.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

🌈 Introducing our exclusive sequel edition of the Darkmourn Universe Book 3: Alpha of Mortal Flesh by Ben Alderson @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social 🧵

A white brick wall graphic with text at the top that reads “Rainbow After Dark Exclusive”, “Alpha of Mortal Flesh”, and “Darkmourn Universe Book 3”. Underneath it is a 3D book with the cover displayed. To the right it has the Featuring section of the caption displayed with the following text underneath:
EXCLUSIVES:
“- Redesigned dust Jacket
(shown!) with Gold Foil +
Spot Gloss
- Foiled & Illustrated Hardcase
- Art Endpages (Different Front & Back)
- Printed Edges
- First 500 Signed by the Author”
At the bottom of the graphic is text that reads “On sale now at rainbowcratebookbox.com” in all caps black font.

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Ben Alderson | MM Author @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

MY GAY HORROR BOOK IS OUT IN ONE MONTH AND I THINK IM GOING TO VOMIT—

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Ben Alderson | MM Author @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

I’m contemplating what retelling I should write next. Which fairy tale am retelling gay next?! Any ideas? Beauty & the Beast✅ Hades & Persephone✅ Red Riding Hood✅ Little Mermaid ✅ Read here: author.to/ReadMyBooksHere

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Rainbow Crate @rainbowcrate.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

In collaboration with Ben Alderson @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social , Rainbow Crate is pleased to announce our special edition of Alpha of Mortal Flesh! Note: This is a digital mockup and finished copies may differ slightly. 🧵

A graphic with a white brick wall background with a thin gold outline. Along the top it reads “Rainbow Crate Presents” with a rainbow icon between crate and presents. Underneath that it says “Alpha of Mortal Flesh” in white font with a gold and purple outline. Below that it reads “Darkmourn Universe Book 3” in all caps black font. In the middle of the graphic is a 3D mockup of the spine and cover of Alpha of Mortal Flesh with a shadow under it. Text at the bottom reads “Cover art by @DianaDworak”, “Endpapers & Hardcase Art by @Morlev_Art”, and “Printed Edges by @MRoseDesigner”. A purple banner stretches across the middle of the graphic. It reads “On Sale Now!” in white font.

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John Gunn, PhD @jgunniii.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Starting the Court of Broken Bonds by @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social on audiobook. So far very enjoyable. Have really enjoyed his books so far and highly recommend for those who like fantasy and 🌈 stories!

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🐰Lost🌸 Bunny Vtuber 🐰 @lostgaymer.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Ok @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social how dare you! I’m not even 1/3 or the way through the book and I’m kicking my feet and blushing at the way you describing these men! Ahhhhhhhh!!!! It’s so good! It’s so so good! And I read BL and MM constantly!!!!!!

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S-Squared @st4rg4ryen.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

This year I decided to pick up ready as a better use of time them doom scrolling through social media. This series by @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social is probably the best series I have read so far. Intriguing characters, fantastic storyline, and so much more. Would highly recommend! Easy 5 ⭐️s

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Fae Crate @faecrate.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

📣 It's subscriber renewal day! Here’s the beautiful hardcover and page edge designs by riotb0nes for our exclusive edition of August book pick, The Witch and His Crow by @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social ! 🐦‍⬛✨ Note that this is a digital mockup of the design and colors may vary slightly upon printing.

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☾⊹ 𝕸𝖔𝖔𝖓 ⊹☆ @moonbooks.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

The Haunting of William Thorn by @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social 🌈📚💙📚🩸📚

A bear trap with text that reads “I wonder who would fall for this” with the covers of the Haunting of William Thorn by Ben Alderson

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Still Waiting for Thanatos 💀 @miyanoai.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

First time seeing a @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social book out in the wild! (B&N)

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Jan Falk (ThistleArts) @thistlearts.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Hi! I'm Jan, a transmasc illustrator based in Belgium. I specialise in creating cover and character art for Achillean books. I love creating diverse characters and intricate designs! 💌 thistleartworks@gmail.com 🔗 www.thistle-arts.com #portfolioday

Digital cover art for "The Haunting of William Thorn" byt Ben Alderson.
it's a Gothic cover art. Made with flowery border art, and 4 portraits of different men forming something that reminds a family tree.

Digital cover art for "Silver Blood" by T.L. Morgan
It features two men wearing Victorian-gothic clothing.
They barely touch fingers in a romantic yearning gesture.
The rest of the cover reminds of red leather with golden flowery filigree.

Digital cover art for MM vampire romance "How to flAUNT YOUR CHAINS AD SURRENDER A VEIN" by D. N. Bryn

One POC man, with long black hair, dressed as a modern day pirate is tied up with magical metal cords but he seems to be flirty in this station. The man he is flirty with is a tall and muscular black man who observes him with interest

Digital cover art of "Goldheart" MM romantasy by Tess Carletta.
It features a knight guardian kneeling before a handsome dark skinned prince in an environment that reminds of a palace green house

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Ben Alderson | MM Author @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

🍷👻 THE HAUNTING OF WILLIAM THORN is part of Barnes & Noble 25% off preorder sale. code PREORDER25 at check out! RUN if you want: ~ haunted English Manor ~ split time line mystery ~ ghosts, ouiji boards, red wine ~ lots of CRYING ~ angst and yearning ~ GAY www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-haunti...

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Sandy @yorkiepug.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

I finished The Haunting of William Thorn by @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social A spooky, queer story about love, grief and a haunted house that's a perfect read for spooky season! #books #netgalley app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/4a5a... www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

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Review by yorkiepug - The Haunting of William Thorn

Well that was a wild ride!William Thorn had the perfect life in London, that is until he disco...

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☾⊹ 𝕸𝖔𝖔𝖓 ⊹☆ @moonbooks.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

I loved this book! Excited for it to release 9.9.25 so y’all can ugly cry too. 🖤❤️‍🔥🖤 @netgalley.bsky.social @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social 💙📚 🩸📚 🌈📚

A printer on a green checker background with text that reads “my favorite NetGalley read from June”

Then the cover of the haunting of William Thorn by Ben Alderson

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☾⊹ 𝕸𝖔𝖔𝖓 ⊹☆ @moonbooks.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

The Haunting of William Thorn @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social (9.9.2025)

A collage of a person outside a manor, drinking wine, a Ouija board, and spilt wine on a notebook with text that reads “mentally I’m still here” and the cover of a haunting of willing thorn by Ben Alderson

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☾⊹ 𝕸𝖔𝖔𝖓 ⊹☆ @moonbooks.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

The Haunting of William Thorn by @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social 🖤🥀🗝️🌧️💀 🩸Out 9.9.2025🩸 Thank you @netgalley.bsky.social for the ARC! Angry Robot Horror|Lgbtq|Romance ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 #bookrecsbyvibe 🩸📚 💙📚 🌈📚

A collage of various images including journal pages, a chairs keys, Ouija board, spilled wine, two men’s shadows being intimate but not kissing, a man running up stairs, and a manor

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☾⊹ 𝕸𝖔𝖔𝖓 ⊹☆ @moonbooks.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

It’s been a great morning! My coffee came out perfect & I got an arc of The Haunting of William Thorn by @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social! I’m so excited🖤 This will actually be my 1st Ben Alderson book! He has been on my tbr for a while so definitely looking forward to this one! 💙📚 🌈📚 🩸📚

A photo of a light toned hand holding a kindle with a star and moon sticker, the cover of The Haunting of William Thorn by Ben Alderson is on the screen, it has font with the title, portraits of four people and a house at the top with various plants and skulls

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

A Game of Monsters by @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social "We got demons, angels, monsters, magic, a wedding you know is going to go wrong. There’s horror, spice, a manwich because why choose?" Read @justairythings.bsky.social's full review grimoireinkreviews.wordpress.com/2025/05/29/a...

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A Game of Monsters by Ben Alderson

Reviewed by Ariana Weldon ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ As this is the fourth book, and final book in the Realm of Fey series, if you have not read the other books, I invite you to at least my review so this makes marg…

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kellen graves 🦇 @skellygraves.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

good morning to me and these handsome haunted boys!! 🥀🪰💀🪞📓💋 @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social

photo of the HAUNTING OF WILLIAM THORN paperback by Ben Alderson

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

We're excited to be part of @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social and @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social's A Game of Monsters book tour. We'll be dropping the final #RealmofFey book review before featuring our Q&A with Ben on Friday, May 30th. Watch this space!

A Game of Monsters online tour information, showing the book cover and colour scheme alongside the names and dates for different blogs.
May 30th will be our author interview with Ben Alderson on Grimoire Ink Reviews website.

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