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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Appreciation Post! I started my subscription in June ‘22. So yes, this is 4 yrs in the making. Look at this stack! I’m 6’1”. It matches my height. Also, there’s 11 books missing b/c they’re out on loan. So technically, it’s much taller! I can’t recommend them enough & can’t see a life w/o them.

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

GIRLS IN THE GRAVEYARD COVER REVEAL! Book 3 in the San Nico Slayers YA horror comedy series is coming 9/3/26! While the series is originally inspired by The Lost Boys, Book 3 is inspired by The Craft & is set in Salem at Halloween. Uh… yes, yes, & yes! I love Donna’s writing & this series is great!

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Day 1 of StokerCon2026 is in the books! I had such a blast I kept forgetting to take pictures. So here’s a few panels & pints with family & friends. Pic 1: Don’t Forget To Like & Subscribe Panel Pic 2: Monster Evolution Panel Pics 3&4: Friends & Family #StokerCon2026 #horrorcommnuity #horrorevent

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I’m StokerCon bound! But I had to make one stop on my way to the airport. Have to set the right tone, you know. #StokerCon2026 #horrorcommunity #StephenKingHouse

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

It’s StokerCon Week! Are you ready? Are you excited? Have you thrown up yet? Good! Because I can’t wait to see all of you again. It’s gonna be lit. So let’s have some fun and make some history! 🤘 #StokerCon2026 #HorrorCommunity #BramStoker

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Late posting this beautiful package sent by the amazing @authordonnataylor.bsky.social but not late letting you know MONSTERS IN THE MOUNTAINS comes out 03.12.26. It’s Book 2 in the San Nico Slayers series & it’s fantastic! 5 ⭐️s. Seriously! I couldn’t put it down. Donna is a brilliant writer.

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

COVER REVEAL! Look at how beautiful this cover is! It’s the cover to Donna Taylor’s 2nd book in the San Nico Slayers Series! If you read Blood on the Boardwalk, you’re going to love this one too! Mark your calendars, Monsters In The Mountains releases 3/12/16! #yahorror #horror #booksbooksbooks

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

October hasn’t been Octobering like I know how October can. It’s been a strange month & on top of that I’ve worked every day except last Saturday when I took time off to attend the Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival. It’s the only thing that has kept me connected to my favorite month. #Books

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Haven’t had much time to read the last couple months, but what I’ve been able to, they’ve all been 5⭐️ books. I don’t know how I’ve been so lucky or been on such a win streak, but I’m not complaining. In fact, I’m loving it! Have you read any of these? If not, do so! #bookrecommendations #bookrecs

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Yes, what waking up from having a fever dream about the psychological horror story you’ve been thinking about for months that has finally come together and is ready to be written looks like. Seriously these pictures though, if you can’t make fun of yourself, are you really living? #writerslife

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Let it be known that for the next 31 days this will be my answer for when I’m asked questions like: “What were you thinking?” “What goes on in that little brain of yours?” “What’s wrong with you?” “Where’s your head at?” “Why can’t you focus?” “Why are you like this?” You’ve been warned. #October

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

October is finally here and to honor it, how about a photo dump to get us all excited for the days ahead of us! Happy October everyone! #HappyOctober #October #OctoberMood #OctoberVibes #Autumn #AutumnMood #AutumnVibes #Fall #FallSeason #HappyHalloween #Halloween #SpookySeason

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Woke up at 6:03 am on a chilly Sunday morning to the sounds of an owl nearby, crows in the distance, & the rustling of dying leaves on the tree outside my window. Then I rolled over in bed & saw Gemma sitting in the window enjoying the moment like me. I love moments like this. #Autumn #Sunday #Vibes

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Okay Algorithm, connect me with: 📚Horror, Psychology Thriller, Mystery readers ✍🏻 MG, YA, & Adult writers 🕯️Gothic & Dark Fantasy lovers 📖 Indie bookstores, presses, & publishers 🍁 Autumn lovers 📽️ Horror movie lovers ⛈️ Rainy day & stormy night folks 👻 Spooky season folks 🎃 Halloween is life folks

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Horror Book Cheerleader @sarahbartz.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Wow, wow, wow. I just finished Shitshow by @scribeofhades.bsky.social and it really is something special. If you read one book this fall, make it this one. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

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Sadie Hartmann (Mother Horror) @sadiehartmann.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Monday is the official start of Autumn and I have never needed it more in my whole life. I read Classic and Gothic Horror for the Fall/Winter season. This year's classic is THE OTHER by Thomas Tryon--but here are some that I have read & loved previously-try @valancourtbooks.bsky.social for books!

Jaws
Carmilla
Anything Ray Bradbury
P S Y C H O
Anything Susan Hill
Anything Shirley Jackson
The Bad Seed
Hell House
The Exorcist
When Darkness Loves Us
Harvest Home
Any Anne Rice
Rosemary’s Baby
Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Dracula & Frankenstein
Rebecca
All 3 Ken Greenhall books from @valancourtbooks
All the Stephen Gregory books too
Classic Stephen King:
The Shining, Salem’s Lot, Pet Sen, and IT are top favs

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

It’s been awhile since I took a day off & went to a book store. Was I overly excited, overly caffeinated & told to stop running around like a wild child loose in a candy store? I cannot confirm nor deny, but I will say before they kicked me out I was able to buy a few books to add to my collection.

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

@spooktasticbookfair is in the books. It was a long day but not long enough. I took pictures but not enough. Met friends but not enough. Each year it just gets better & better. I 🫶 all you guys. You don’t even know the level of energy & inspiration you give me.🖤 #spooktasticbookfair #bookfestival

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Friends, I’m dancing to a new beat & it feels so good! Check out my new custom Chucks! Just in time for spooky season & all the events I’m set to attend the rest of the year! Stay Forever Spooky my friends! 🤘🎃🤘 #Converse #conversechucktaylor #CustomChucks #Halloween #SpookySeason #ForeverSpooky

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Hey friends! Gotta show you how awesome my partner is & how lucky I am to be a part of her life. Check out all the cool stuff from @bruisedboutique & @moxirollerskates. Shoutout to Casey at Bruised Boutique for all the advice & support. You rock! #BruisedBoutiqueSkateShop #RollerSkating #SkaterGirls

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Writing Room Reveal! I’ve had many in my life but there’s something about this one that speaks to me. It calls to me when I’m away. And when I enter, the energy feels different. I can’t explain it, but it feels right - it feels oh so right. Muahahaha. #writingcommunity #writerslife #horrorcommunity

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Although it’s only been a couple months living in Maine, it’s been an amazing wild ride & I’ve been loving every minute. I couldn’t be more happy with this place. #Maine #MaineLife #NewEngland #EastCoast #horrorcommunity #writingcommunity #readingcommunity

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

I had such a great Day 1 at #StokerCon2025 that I didn’t even get a chance to buy the books I’m determined to return home with. So imagine my surprise when the night ended & finally checked out what was in my gift bag. Yep, 2 of the books on my list! SCORE! Gawd, I love this event! #horrorcommunity

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

I’ve been meaning to post this announcement for several weeks, but life’s been nonstop ever since I finished writing & editing my Gothic horror novel. I’m so excited & exhausted … but it’s done! All 108k words! It’s finally done! 🙌 🙌 🙌 #writingcommunity #writing #writer #writers #writerlife #horror

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

#HorrorReaderWeekend - Horror on the Rappahannock. The readings. What a whirlwind! There was shock & horror - laughter & cries. I couldn’t have asked for more. All who read, I applaud you again. Your readings were amazing! I’m bummed I didn’t get to see everyone. #horrorcommunity #horrorfamily

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

#HorrorReaderWeekend - Horror on the Rappahannock was amazing! So of course I want to share some of my bookhaul and a few pictures of the amazing authors I was lucky enough to get pictures with. You all rock & I love ya! #horrorreaders #horrorbooks #horrorcon #horrorreaderweekend #horrorcommunity

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Day 2 of #HorrorReaderWeekend - Horror on the Rappahannock. Like how I know my body would burst into flames if I entered a church, my wallet is about to burst into flames standing in front of this table. Look at all these beauties!!🖤 Seen any favorites? Any must haves? #horrorcommunity

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Day 1 of Horror on the Rappahannock in Fredericksburg, VA was a blast! The book swap was awesome. The Haunted Fredericksburg Book Talk w Historian Michelle L. Hamilton was both intriguing & spooky. Loved it! And bourbon cocktails at the Ironclad Inn - YUM! #horrorreaderweekend #horrorcommunity

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Me, loading up the car for the road trip to my very first #HorrorReaderWeekend event - Horror on the Rappahannock May 2-4 in Fredericksburg, VA! Who else is going?

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Happy #independentbookstoreday Today is the day people! Let’s do this! Book Lovers Unite! Shout out to @rebecca-rowland.bsky.social for this message.

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

I’m so behind on book reviews but let me just say this book is amazing. 5⭐️s. A must read. Grab a copy people!!!

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Brian Carney @briancarneywrites.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Waiting also sucks! I’ve been busy with writing, reading, working, & 100 other things, but time is not flying by. I need October & Halloween! I need Autumn! Moody weather & cardigan sweaters! Dreary nights by the fire reading a scary book! I need my happy place! Who’s with me? #HalfwayToHalloween

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JT Atkinson @jtatkinson666.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

With In Its Wake out soon, read the first 2 books in The Covenant series now. ALL CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE BOOK AMONGST DEMONS and WE HIDE IN THE SHADOWS Read the opening chapters for #FREE here now: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09J... #Kindleunlimited #read #mustread #booksky #horrorwriter

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The Covenant

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