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Catherine McCarthy @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Happy to see the Spanish edition of my Gothic horror novella getting lots of love over on Instagram. 😊 I have to say, the Spanish horror reading community have been incredibly kind and supportive.🫶

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Ken Stark @kenstark.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Start the award-winning Stage 3 series with a FREE book! shorturl.at/paLcT Read STAGE 3 today! The storm of madness raged, and the world was torn apart… Also on #audiobook #FreeBook #FREE #stage3series #zombie #HORROR #zpoc #audiobooks #audible #zombies #apocalypse 📚💙

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Author Stephenson & Kitbrick Stop-mo. @authorstephenson.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Wait, what’s that light from the window. It’s Juliet, bright as the sun rising in the east, totally out-classing this sick and pale looking moonlight. I bet the moon’s jealous of her being more beautiful than it is. She wears the moons virginal clothes, pale, green, please, cast them off for me now

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Catherine McCarthy @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

River view from a wet, early autumn day in Wales.

View of a forest with river snaking in the distance

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SJ Townend @sjtownend.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

HORROR STORY CALL ALERT! Bag of Bones Press is back in action and after your darkest stories for our next paid, charity anthology. Working title: STUCK. Details can be found here: www.bagofbonespress.com/submission-c... Please like and share!

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Person Deeply Stuck in Thick Mud

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Wizard's Tower Press @wtpress.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

On pre-order, our very Welsh Kickstarter project. They Are Still Here features stories of resistance and resilience in Welsh community, with a little help from our supernatural friends. wizardstowerpress.co...

The cover of They Are Still Here (Mae Nhw Yma O Hyd).

The image is of the sorceror, Gwydion, surrounded by wild animals (wolf, boar, deer) in a Celtic knotwork frame. Gwydion's hat is crowned with antlers. He carries an axe in his right hand and an oak twig in his left.

Art by Josh Arklin.

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Catherine McCarthy @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Fans of dark folk horror, be sure to add 'Devilry in Godling Wood' by @coyhall.bsky.social to your TBR. It's leapt straight to my 'Top Reads of 2026' shelf. Full review here:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8736056086

Book cover depicting a medieval rider on horseback. Dark blue background and gold illustrations.

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Catherine McCarthy @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

We went on our first post-op walk today, following my husband's eye surgery. We sat on our usual bench in the park, overlooking the river, and for the first time ever, he was able to see the ducks and even the fish jumping.🥲

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Mark Peters @markpeters.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

This is going to be so good! I have no doubt about that (spoken as someone who has read almost everything @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social has published!) 😁

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Apex Magazine and Book Company @apexmag.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Apex Book Company is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Far More Than Feather and Bone by @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social! 🦉🎪🔮 Faustian bargains, a dreamlike carnival, and sealing cosmic breaches throughout the land — a mix of horror, portal fiction, and Welsh folklore you won't want to miss! 🌟

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Press Release: Apex Book Company Acquires FAR MORE THAN FEATHER AND BO

For Immediate Release September 4thLexington, KY: Apex Book Company is excited to announce the acquisition of Far More Than Feather and Bone by Catherine McCarthy. Pitched as blending the Faustian bar...

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Catherine McCarthy @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Still pinching myself! Heartfelt thanks to @darianbianco.bsky.social and @apexmag.bsky.social for believing in my strange little tale.🙏

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Catherine McCarthy @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The day has finally arrived, folks! All my latest writing news, as well as a heartfelt account of recent personal events recorded here. Grateful for shares!🙏 Link: cmccarthywriter.substack.com/p/the-news-i... @apexmag.bsky.social #booksky

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The News I’ve Been Waiting to Share!

Life, as well as the season, may be about to turn a corner...

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Ivy Grimes @ivygrimes.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Here’s the episode I was on! I think I talk about the Virgin Mary and witches and stuff but I don’t know it was a fever dream. Loved talking to Alan and Diane!!

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Apex Magazine and Book Company @apexmag.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Apex Magazine is OPEN to short fiction submissions for the month of September! 🎉 Please review our submission guidelines and submit your work by 12 AM CST on October 1. We can't wait to read your strange, shocking, surreal, beautiful speculative fiction! 🖤👽 apexbookcompany.moksha.io/publication/...

Apex Magazine Submissions OPEN!
We are Seeking:
Strange, surreal, shocking, beautiful sci-fi, fantasy, and horror fiction up to 9k words
Submissions Close October 1st
https://apexbookcompany.moksha.io/
www.apexbookcompany.com

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Catherine McCarthy @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Preparing a special newsletter for tomorrow, folks. What a week it's been! 😅 (Subscriber link in bio, all are welcome)

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Catherine McCarthy @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Stained glass window in derelict church, Limousin France. #photography

overlay photo depicting a narrow stained glass window inscribed with strange symbols and overgrown with foliage

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Catherine McCarthy @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

As many of you know, I have a lot going on right now in my personal life, so my socials have been quiet recently. That said, I have a long awaited announcement to make next Friday, so please keep an eye out for me.👀🤗

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Biteable Animation: Exciting Announcement

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Submissions are now open for the DARKNESS IN THE FIELDS Film Festival - if you've got a folk horror short, or a folk horror feature, then we want to see it! filmfreeway.com/Darknessinth... #film #filmfest #filmfestival #submissions #filmmakers #horror #folkhorror

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https://www.ticketsource.com/ukghoststoryfestival

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Catherine McCarthy @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Excited to begin reading 'Devilry in Godling Wood' by @coyhall.bsky.social today. I've thoroughly enjoyed everything I've read from him, and this cover promises more of that to come.

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G. Lawrence 📚💙📚💙📚 @glawrence.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

#NewRelease! Alexandria, Egypt, 51 BCE. Cleopatra has ascended the throne of Egypt. As her reign unfold, mistakes cost the young Queen dearly, leading to mortal peril, flight... & civil war Descendants of the Gods $4.99 or #Free #KindleUnlimited! #Ancient #histfic #booksky 📚💙 a.co/d/01q9jT1C

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Catherine McCarthy @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Received some news today that really lifted my spirits! Musivo, the Spanish edition of my novella Mosaic, is on its second print run!😍 Huge appreciation goes to my wonderful publisher, @dilatandomentesed.bsky.social for their professionalism and hard work in helping it reach so many Spanish readers.

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Catherine McCarthy @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The inspiration behind my piece, The Carbon Giant.🖤 Words of Wisdom with Catherine McCarthy thesepagessing.substack.com/p/words-of-w...

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Words of Wisdom with Catherine McCarthy

Remaining open-minded is crucial in your creative endeavours.

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Luke Walker - Writer @lukewalkerwriter.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

TERMINAL STATE available now in ebook and paperback. 1984 meets The Purge. mybook.to/TerminalStat...

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Catherine McCarthy @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

COVER REVEAL!👇 Those who know me will understand why it means so much to have my work included in this forthcoming #charity anthology. Please support, if possible, this coming October.🙏 #Blind #PartialSighted

Book cover made of of eyes. Dark background, shades of blue image

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Ken Stark @kenstark.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Start the award-winning STAGE 3 series with a FREE BOOK! shorturl.at/paLcT "The action is relentless, carefully orchestrated and entirely captivating." Read Stage 3 today! Also on #Audible #ZPOC #HORROR #FREE #audiobook #TheWalkingDead #zombie #zombies #audiobooks📚💙

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Ken Stark @kenstark.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Start the award-winning STAGE 3 series with a FREE BOOK! shorturl.at/paLcT "A rip-roaring, flesh-tearing, #zombie apocalypse series!" Read STAGE 3 today! The end begins here... Also on #audiobook #Free #zombies #audible #TheWalkingDead #stage3series #horror #audiobooks 📚💙

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Ken Stark @kenstark.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

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sabazinus.bsky.social @sabazinus.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

An amazing novella. Highly recommend. Still think about it often. May need to re-read.

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John F Leonard @johnfleonard.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

#Horror #Novels on #Audible and #KindleUnlimited 'seeing a stranger die is a bad thing picking up the dead man’s wallet is a big mistake ...because that’s all it takes, one impulsive act, for reality to unravel' BAD PENNIES www.amazon.com/dp/B0762HPJ8Y #CosmicHorror #HorrorSky #Books #Writing

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

It’s my birthday and I’ll give away books if I want to. Spend £20 on books on bertsbooks.co.uk today and I’ll send you a paperback I think you’ll love - at no extra cost! Excludes subscriptions, UK only.

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Belle's Enchanted Library Moment

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Catherine McCarthy @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

A quick catch-up, friends, plus an invitation to all... cmccarthywriter.substack.com/p/a-summer-h...

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Ronald McGillvray @ronaldmcgillvray.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

What if you found yourself trapped in a town that shouldn’t exist? A town that harboured your every nightmare. What if you were to find your soulmate within its terrifying boundaries? What would you do if you found yourself in Cutter’s Deep? Available now on KU. www.amazon.com/CUTTERS-DEEP...

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Catherine McCarthy @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Sums it up nicely!☺️ Death of a Clown: mybook.to/DeathofaClown #Booksky

Book cover depicting a clown on stage, bowing to an audience. Text describes a recent review.

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Nathan Pettigrew @nathanpettigrew.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Bad Intentions from @literarygarage.bsky.social has launched! Features my story "Milton," along with bangers from @keithroysdon.bsky.social, @zimwrites.bsky.social, @andrewcareaga.bsky.social & @jessebinger.bsky.social among others! a.co/d/0gG2WpNd

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Catherine McCarthy @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I'm delighted that both my novellas, published by Dark Matter Mag, have surpassed my expectations with regards to reads, reviews and ratings.😍 Mosaic has passed 400 on #Goodreads and The House at the End of Lacelean Street has reached 200. Grateful to all who have read them!🙏

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Taggart Rehnn 🇨🇦🍁 @taggartrehnnauthor.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

If you like scifi & vampire books with non-stop action & dry humour, my novels are on Amazon www.amazon.com/author/taggartrehnn & KOBO www.kobo.com/ca/en/search... Please check my site taggartrehnn.com for updates. #SFF #vampires #darkfantasy #thriller #adventure #writingcommunity #horror #novels

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Dr Rasu Shrestha @rasushrestha.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

What a surreal book cover. #BookSky bsky.app/profile/rasu...

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Catherine McCarthy @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

My Gothic novel, A Moonlit Path of Madness, is three today!🎂 It's still my favourite child, partly because it's set in my heart place in Newport #Pembrokeshire.☺️ #wales #booksky

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