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Dan Eady Author

@daneady.bsky.social
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Writer of Genre Fiction mostly of the horror/crime-thriller variety from Aotearoa, New Zealand I General Nerdiness | Metal, Dark Country & Ambient music Fan I Taco Demolition Expert linktr.ee/daniel_eady

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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Here we go again. Draft two. Currently it’s 130K words and while I would love it to be longer, I ain’t Brandon Sanderson, so probably need to refine it down a bit.
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
I need to use this app more. Umm... I had a nice cookie...
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
My Noir Detective/Sci Fi Time Travel story is available to listen to on Creepy Pod shows.acast.com/6a21ce941ddb...
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Forty Days and Forty Nights & The Silk-Lined Fiction | Creepy
The Creepypasta Anthology
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
New newsletter with FREE short story to read danielpeteready.substack.com/p/challenge-...
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Challenge Accepted
Where music meets crime
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
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Cosmic Horror, Ghosts and Gross Hot Dogs
Writing update and that time we all got to play in the world of Stephen King's "The Shining".
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
A new short story “Two Dollar Dogs” is available to read over at sevenstorypublishing Be warned; it’s kinda weird and very gross! Click the link to read. #horrorshortstories #bodyhorror #hotdogs #horrorbooks sevenstorypublishing.com/2026/06/10/t...
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Two Dollar Dogs (Dan Eady)
Her heart thumped sporadically against the now softened cage of ribs inside her. Droplets of overly salty sweat rained down from her hairline, she reached up for her hair with clumsy fingers and gr…
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Neurosis returning out of nowhere with a brand new album, after a decade of silence is just what we needed.
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
New free short story available here. Content may disturb ….. hopefully! danielpeteready.substack.com/p/the-things...
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The things in the trees.
What lies amongst the leaves.....
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
So, first time in a cinema for over two years, for life reasons 🐶💔 so it is bittersweet indeed. Is it a bit of a mess? Yes Is it chaotic? Yes Does Christian Bale do a silly voice? Yes Is Jessie Buckley going full tilt, off the wall, one thousand miles an hour? Yes
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Coming soon, once my brain learns Squarespace
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
My short story “Diane Clement’s Last Broadcast” is available here.. www.fiveonthefifth.com/vol-11-issue...
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Vol. 11 Issue 3 - Story 2 — Five on the Fifth
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
I have reached the age where a perfectly folded tarpaulin is the highlight of the day
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
First short story acceptance of the year! 🎉
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
New writing update and a FREE short story that should appeal to fans of StrangerThings open.substack.com/pub/danielpe...
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New Year, new and old things
The one with the writing update
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
22 - Yes, TWENTY TWO years married to this little silly poppet. Apparently this year’s anniversary gift is supposed to be copper, but because we are cool, and I didn’t feel like stealing the copper wiring out of the neighbours house, we bought each other books!
My wife with a goth parasol
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
HashtagGratitude
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Not all music I like needs to go “aaaaaarrrgh!” I’m a sophisticated guy! Fav non metal releases this year #diespitz #sharonvanetten #ethelcain #jasonisbell
Album cover collage featuring Die Spitz, Sharon Van Etten, Ethel Cain and Jason Isbell
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Time for someone else’s cool opinions that you didn’t ask for. Here are my four fav films I watched this year. Worth noting that at the time of writing I haven’t seen One Battle After Another which I think I will like, but no one likes a cheater ! #Sinners #Bugonia #Eddington #TrainDreams
Movie poster collage for Eddington, Train Dream, Bugonia and Sinners
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
As a little fun game, I decided to end the year querying my last novel, in the hope that agents also like little treats ….
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Just crossed 110K - Getting a little unwieldy in places, but draft one continues. I am slowly realising that this is turning into a quest-type book with a lot of walking up mountains but no hobbits or dragons are in sight.. Making good use of being on holiday though
Picture of monitor screen showing word count of over 110,000
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
New short story “The Wolf Is Loose” is available here danielpeteready.substack.com/p/wolves-in-...
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Wolves in the (not) throne room
Anyone else feeling thirsty...?
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Just finished #KingSorrow What Joe Hill has achieved with this book is equal parts deft, bold, wholesome and sheer insanity. When you break it down these almost semi contained stories are great on their own but as a complete work, its utterly stunning 10/5 would read again !!!
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
I like getting home to little delivery treats Building up my Joe R Lansdale collection
Covering of The Essential Horror by Joe R Lansdale
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
My new short story “Bob Thompson Feeds The Fire” has been released as part of The Dark Corner Vol V Read it, and others here… thedarkcorner.blog/2025/10/28/b...
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Bob Thompson Feeds the Fire by Dan Eady
Mathematically, Bob had this equation well worked out in his head. But as he stands surveying the mess in his wood shed, something has gone amiss.  It is highly likely it’s the body wrap…
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Excited that I’ll have new short story out later this week In “Bob Thompson Feeds The Fire” Bob Thompson faces the grim task of disposing of a "top hit" gang leader, a problem far more complex than the "Jim-Nobodys" he's used to. It’s my attempt at injecting some Coen-esque dark humour into a story
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 17/10/2025
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist of the band Kiss, died on Thursday at 74. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/a...
A headline reads: "1951-2025: Ace Frehley, Founding Member of Kiss, Dies at 74." Photo by Richard Drew/Associated Press.
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
More #NZhorror author interviews www.bewarethemoon.co.nz/post/nz-horr...
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NZ Horror Books: Author interviews with Lee Murray & William Cook
Next up in the October series of NZ Horror Books Author interviews are Lee Murray and William Cook
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Continuing October’s focus on #NZHorror, here is an author interview with Nikky Lee and myself! #HorrorWriters #NewZealandHorror www.bewarethemoon.co.nz/post/nz-horr...
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NZ Horror Books - Author Interviews: Nikky Lee & Daniel Eady
Next up in the October series of NZ Horror Books Author interviews are Nikky Lee & Daniel Eady. Read on!Nikky LeeWho are you? Hi, I’m Nikky 👋 I’m an author of fantasy, sci-fi and horror, with lots of ...
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Try and stop me! #writersky #horrorwriters
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
So, I have a homeless Werewolf short story and a homeless Cryptid short - anyone go any hot submission tips? #horrorwriter #writingcommunity
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
If anyone is curious about New Zealand horror (beyond Peter Jackson’s early films) a friend of mine has collated a list of NZ based horror authors and artists to celebrate and share this October www.bewarethemoon.co.nz/post/get-int...
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Tear into some New Zealand Horror Books this October
This October, we will be showcasing New Zealand horror writers and cover artists on social media and beyond. We invite authors, cover artists, and readers to share their favourite NZ horror books and ...
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
LOVED Coffin Moon!! This one is bleak, violent but at its cracked and ancient heart is something special, something unique in the world of vampire fiction, where there is no glitter and everything is filthy and broken.
Kindle displaying cover of Coffin Moon by Keith Rosson
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Such a legendary frontman
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Stephen King @stephenking.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
My entire personality right now is just listening to Death’s “Symbolic” album on repeat
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Read my latest newsletter and “Keep Out Clara” here open.substack.com/pub/danielpe...
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Orphans
The ones that got away..
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
New short tomorrow on Substack substack.com/@danielpeter...
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
My ghost story “Pieces of Our Hearts” features in Wicked Shadow Press “Pocket Full of Posies - Vol 3: Silent Cradle” amongst many other great short stories. Follow the link in my bio to get more info www.lulu.com/shop/parth-s...
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Pocket Full of Posies: Silent Cradle
Innocence turned to ash... Lullabies that rot into screams... Shadows that will not let the living go... Pocket Full of Posies is an extended requiem in three volumes, where the voices of the dead wi...
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Will have a new short story available on my Substack on Wednesday NZT #writersky Subscribe/Follow here substack.com/@danielpeter...
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Dan Eady | Substack
Writer of Genre Fiction | General Nerdiness | Metal Fan | Gamer | Japanophile | Eater of Falafel | Drinker of Beer | Guitars are Cool |
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
I have to stop checking my emails while eating breakfast “Breakfast and rejection” is a catchy title though!! #writersky #writerslife #5amWritersClub
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Another day - another rejection email #WriterSky
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Finally knocked this big bastard off after starting it over a year ago, but really wanted to finish it before I read King Sorrow. The funny part is I read the last two thirds over two days.
Book cover of Joe Hill’s “The Fireman
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🎃 Andy Cull 🎃 @andrewcull.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
It's Monday, so here are some horror affirmations to get you pumped and ready to work... Live, laugh, slaughter them all. You are unique...and utterly horrifying. You are worthy...of not getting caught. You are enough...cosmic horror to drive anyone insane. Have a great week, everyone! 🖤
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
Spent the morning finishing off a werewolf short story Was loads of fun to write #horrorfiction
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Thanks to e hoa @blacklightnz.bsky.social I will seeing Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds for the first time ever!
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
6:30am is a perfectly good time to blast High on Fire
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
My ghost story “Pieces of Our Hearts” features in Wicked Shadow Press “Pocket Full of Posies - Vol 3: Silent Cradle” amongst many other great short stories. Follow the link in my bio to get more info www.lulu.com/shop/parth-s...
lulu.com
Pocket Full of Posies: Silent Cradle
Innocence turned to ash... Lullabies that rot into screams... Shadows that will not let the living go... Pocket Full of Posies is an extended requiem in three volumes, where the voices of the dead wi...
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Today someone who was reading my WIP compared my writing to @allymalinenko.bsky.social @almakatsu.bsky.social & @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social Made my day. I’m gonna take that one to the bank!
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Always good to wake up to a short story acceptance The first of this year
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Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Exciting that the first act of what I’m writing next is in some readers hands. Feedback is key here as there’s a lot of ideas going on in this one
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