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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

My face hurts from all the laughing last night at Books-a-Million. Thriller showcase with Emma C. Wells, Mallory Arnold, and Brian McAuley + fantastic readers = the best time. Thank you to everyone who showed up in Georgia for us!

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I turned in all the things in the last week and deserve a proper rot day. But it's also back-to-school season (one week!!) and I have shiny new story ideas banging around in my brain.

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Meg Elison @megelison.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Pretending you don't see a difference between AI that counts beans and AI that steals novels is a doltish, peevish stance. Cannot believe @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social ran this apologia for the plagiarism machine.

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

You tell one room of readers some facts about the—ahem—durability of teeth and now you’re "the horror Ms. Frizzle." 🤣 Related: Haunt the Readers was an absolute blast.

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Rue Morgue Magazine @ruemorguemag.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

On this day in Horror History, THE AMITYVILLE HORROR was released in 1979.

A couple holding each other standing in front of a house.

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Wrote a new ending for the book I’m editing. The answers are all the same—plot didn’t change—but the satisfaction of bookending a novel was too tempting. The character journeys are everything to me and this might be my new favorite.

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Alma Katsu (INCARNATE is out now!) @almakatsu.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

It’s not every day you get a thank you gift this nice for blurbing a book (especially when it’s great). THE SECRET ATTIC by @chelseaconradt.bsky.social is out now!

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

The Publishing for Minnesota auction is open today, and has already raised $50K! So many great items including a signed ARC of my upcoming novel THE SECRET ATTIC: www.32auctions.com/organization...

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Signed ARC of The Secret Attic

Auction item 'Signed ARC of The Secret Attic' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

It's time to write, but I've fallen down a research hole for this one very tiny piece needed for this chapter. Oh no.

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Friendly reminder that if you'd like a chance to read THE SECRET ATTIC super early, there is an advanced reader copy giveaway up on Goodreads. 20 winners. If you win, you'll get the ARC the same time I get my copy! www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho... #horror #thriller

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Book giveaway for The Secret Attic: A Novel by Chelsea Conradt Dec 08-Jan 05, 2026

Enter to win one of 20 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Dec 08-Jan 05, 2026. Enter for a chance to win an early arc of THE SECRET ATTIC, a psyc...

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

It shouldn't make me feel so good to wreck people, but...it feels so good. Big 🖤 to @tanyapell.bsky.social for indulging an early read.

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

It’s not even 9am and my 5yo is asking me about if there’s a fourth dimension and “why do we never talk about 4D shapes?” It feels real early to explain space-time and the concept of a tesseract.

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

I wrote a super fever-dreamy chapter today, and I love that I get paid to be so weird.

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

I finally broke out of my executive dysfunction to get this interview out into the world! K.T. Nguyen is an Anthony and Agatha-award winning author. So grateful she took time out to chat!

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Word by Word: K.T. Nguyen

In conversation with T.L. Simpson

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

I just called my reps to demand they restore funding for life-saving SNAP and WIC benefits (and extend ACA tax credits) with 5 Calls, you should too: 5calls.org

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5 Calls

Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Throwing it out there. Goals for 2026: 1. Speaking Gigs at Writerly Events - I've got a keynote and workshops, friends! 2. Participate in more anthologies If you're a writing con director or an antho editor, please reach out! #writing

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K. J. Harrowick @kjharrowick.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

In 2 weeks I'll be reading from LIGHT BEYOND THE GLASS. Come join me and @swsworlds.bsky.social @authorterribruce.bsky.social @lindzmcleod.bsky.social @sylviecathrall.bsky.social @brendaclough.bsky.social @chelseaconradt.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/first-frid...

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

In today's "tell me you're an author's kid" moment, the 5yo saw a cluster of black birds and let me know, "Mommy, that's a conspiracy of ravens." And while I was very proud, I had to explain it was in fact a murder of crows.

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

I got to work on a new ghost story thing today and it makes my 🖤 so happy.

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Lish McBride @lishmcbride.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Kind words from @chelseaconradt.bsky.social for Most Likely to Murder 🖤🔪💀

A black background with pink cobwebs in the upper corners and pink skulls at the bottom. The cover of Lish McBride’s new YA book is in the center.

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

I'm doing a read-through of THE SECRET ATTIC right now, and texting the group chat about why I love it. I want to say these are deep texts, but I just sent an all caps missive of "befriend me, birds!" So...I'm a professional. #writing

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Really delighted to be hearing from readers who have enjoyed my short story in the Fractured Reveries anthology. That whole collection is wildly good. @carinabissett.bsky.social can curate quality like no other.

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Here's an excerpt of my short story "Pennies for Dreams, Pounds for Nightmares" from the FRACTURED REVERIES anthology. It's a feminist retelling of "The Boy Who Set Out to Know Fear" fairy tale. open.substack.com/pub/storiedi... #ssfh

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"Pennies for Dreams, Pounds for Nightmares" by Chelsea Conradt

Fractured Reveries: Inspiration + an Excerpt

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Marguerite Sheffer @mlensheffer.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Excited to read with badass authors (8 mins each!) for @swsworlds.bsky.social on Fri Aug 1, Noon EDT (free, zoom) tinyurl.com/swswa1 with: @authorterribruce.bsky.social @marromasco.bsky.social @nvhaskell.bsky.social @chelseaconradt.bsky.social @tabithapotts.bsky.social #horror #scifi #fiction

Graphic for Strong Women Strange Worlds First Friday Quickread of Sci Fi, Fantasy & Horror on August 1, 12 noon EDT(free on zoom).

Preregister at https://strongwomenstrangeworlds.weebly.com

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

FRIENDS! I just learned THE FARMHOUSE is spending its second week on the USA Today Bestseller list. Two weeks out. Two weeks as a bestseller. 🥹 THANK YOU FOR READING. I’m so proud of this book, and I hope you’re having fun, getting a little scared, and feeling seen. 🖤 you all!

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

If you've heard me talk about the Baba Yaga/Fairy Tale Architecture discussion that spawned my story seed for THE FARMHOUSE, @carinabissett.bsky.social has posted it on The Storied Imaginarium! open.substack.com/pub/storiedi...

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Baba Yaga and Fairy Tale Architecture

Part I: Traditional Tale, Contemporary Retellings, & Related Resources

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

My kid turns 5 next week (how? what is time?) and he called me "bro" this morning. WHAT IS HAPPENING?

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Death by TBR Books @deathbytbrbooks.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

June 2025 Horror Book Releases @raewilde.bsky.social @chelseaconradt.bsky.social @anndavilacardinal.bsky.social These are my top picks for June. There are so many horror books releasing in 2025! ⬇️Which of these are on your TBR #newreleases #horrorbooks

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Just saw someone say The Farmhouse gives off big What Lies Beneath vibes, and, honestly, I'm here for it.

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Jendia Gammon @jendiagammon.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Looking forward to the shared book event I have with @kcgrifant.bsky.social at @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social on June 7! If you're in San Diego, please drop by! Details: www.mystgalaxy.com/6725GrifantG...

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Got my Covid booster today in prep for all the excellent people-ing next month (StokerCon, book release events, ThrillerFest). Excited to see everyone…but already need a nap.

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Murderbot is totally what I needed this weekend. So good.

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Just realized it's only a few weeks until StokerCon. I can't wait to be back around all the Halloween people. Who all is going?

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5 Calls @5calls.org · 15/04/2025

You've been averaging a rate of *50 calls a minute* all day today on 5 Calls to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia home and stop Trump’s plan to traffic civilians to a foreign gulag. ✊📞🔥

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

My 4yo is home sick...and decided he should join my call with my agent and pitch his own book to her. I know where he gets this from and yet... damn, kid! #parentsky #authorsky

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

“I like your tattoos!” was often the first thing readers said to me at ApollyCon. Does this mean tattoo sessions count as marketing expenses?!

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Nothing feels more “you are traveling so much” than getting check in notifications for you next trip while at the airport heading home from your current one.

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Chelsea Conradt @chelseaconradt.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

I just turned in a book to my editor. It's packed with secrets and lies we tell ourselves and rooms that extend on endlessly. And I'm proud of myself. So this afternoon, I rest. Tomorrow, I start on something new, shiny and SO DELIGHTFULLY DARK.

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