Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 15/08/2026The current pitch is: “When an ancient myth unspools across time, a dying psychologist and her friends join an immortal guardian to hold back a world swallowing flood.” It has shipwrecks, crystal monsters, talking magpies, blood and a lot of walking 000
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 15/08/2026I would call this more of a “dark fantasy” than true horror (although it does have horrific elements.)I would say it’s heavily influenced in that regard by Guillermo Del Toro but also books like “Staircase in the Woods” by Chuck Wendig and “The Ferryman” by Justin Cronin 100
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Here 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. 100
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 09/08/2026I need to use this app more. Umm... I had a nice cookie... 000
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 05/07/2026My Noir Detective/Sci Fi Time Travel story is available to listen to on Creepy Pod shows.acast.com/6a21ce941ddb...shows.acast.comForty Days and Forty Nights & The Silk-Lined Fiction | CreepyThe Creepypasta Anthology 000
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 04/07/2026New newsletter with FREE short story to read danielpeteready.substack.com/p/challenge-...danielpeteready.substack.comChallenge AcceptedWhere music meets crime 000
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 12/06/2026danielpeteready.substack.com/p/cosmic-hor...danielpeteready.substack.comCosmic Horror, Ghosts and Gross Hot DogsWriting update and that time we all got to play in the world of Stephen King's "The Shining". 000
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 10/06/2026A 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...sevenstorypublishing.comTwo 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… 020
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Neurosis returning out of nowhere with a brand new album, after a decade of silence is just what we needed. 000
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 19/03/2026New free short story available here. Content may disturb ….. hopefully! danielpeteready.substack.com/p/the-things...danielpeteready.substack.comThe things in the trees.What lies amongst the leaves..... 010
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 08/03/2026Is there a silly nod to Young Frankenstein? Yes Did I have a good time? YES Here comes the MOTHERFUCKING Bride indeed 000
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 08/03/2026So, 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 110
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 06/02/2026My short story “Diane Clement’s Last Broadcast” is available here.. www.fiveonthefifth.com/vol-11-issue...fiveonthefifth.comVol. 11 Issue 3 - Story 2 — Five on the Fifth 020
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Unable to process the event, Diane’s professional training kicks in, leading her to execute one final, terrible act of production: controlling the narrative of her own ending. Looking forward to y’all reading this one as I am very proud of it 000
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 04/02/2026On the eve of her retirement to a peaceful lakeside home, she faces a sudden, quiet domestic tragedy that shatters her meticulously planned future. CTD 100
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 04/02/2026This story would be out in the next few days. The story centers on Diane Clement, a sixty-six-year-old veteran news producer who has spent thirty-eight years mastering control over chaos—from national disasters to global terrorist attacks. CTD 100
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 01/02/2026I have reached the age where a perfectly folded tarpaulin is the highlight of the day 000
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 16/01/2026Worth noting that this is my first serious attempt at writing something “literary” - no scary monsters, no ghosts, no aliens etc, but it is DARK. I am really proud of this one and can’t wait for you to read it 100
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 11/01/2026New writing update and a FREE short story that should appeal to fans of StrangerThings open.substack.com/pub/danielpe...open.substack.comNew Year, new and old thingsThe one with the writing update 010
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 10/01/202622 - 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! 020
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Not all music I like needs to go “aaaaaarrrgh!” I’m a sophisticated guy! Fav non metal releases this year #diespitz #sharonvanetten #ethelcain #jasonisbell 000
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Books - books - books! I love me some books. I could have easily picked 20, but that would’ve made for a weird looking photo. Must feed the algorithm lords! 011
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Now some TV that I really liked. There was plenty of it, but these ones rose to the top of my brain Was thinking of adding Stranger Things but who knows..? - they may completely tank the ending. #WelcomeToDerry #ThePitt #TheStudio #BlackRabbit 111
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Time 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 111
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 28/12/2025As a little fun game, I decided to end the year querying my last novel, in the hope that agents also like little treats …. 000
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 22/12/2025Just 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 010
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 15/12/2025New short story “The Wolf Is Loose” is available here danielpeteready.substack.com/p/wolves-in-...danielpeteready.substack.comWolves in the (not) throne roomAnyone else feeling thirsty...? 043
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Just 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 !!! 030
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 30/10/2025I like getting home to little delivery treats Building up my Joe R Lansdale collection 060
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 28/10/2025My 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...thedarkcorner.blogBob Thompson Feeds the Fire by Dan EadyMathematically, 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… 041
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 20/10/2025Excited 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 131
Reposted by Dan Eady AuthorThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 17/10/2025Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist of the band Kiss, died on Thursday at 74. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/a... 2638797
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 16/10/2025More #NZhorror author interviews www.bewarethemoon.co.nz/post/nz-horr...bewarethemoon.co.nzNZ Horror Books: Author interviews with Lee Murray & William CookNext up in the October series of NZ Horror Books Author interviews are Lee Murray and William Cook 041
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Continuing October’s focus on #NZHorror, here is an author interview with Nikky Lee and myself! #HorrorWriters #NewZealandHorror www.bewarethemoon.co.nz/post/nz-horr...bewarethemoon.co.nzNZ Horror Books - Author Interviews: Nikky Lee & Daniel EadyNext 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 ... 030
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 30/09/2025So, I have a homeless Werewolf short story and a homeless Cryptid short - anyone go any hot submission tips? #horrorwriter #writingcommunity 010
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 29/09/2025If 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...bewarethemoon.co.nzTear into some New Zealand Horror Books this OctoberThis 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 ... 062
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 22/09/2025LOVED 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. 030
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 11/09/2025My entire personality right now is just listening to Death’s “Symbolic” album on repeat 010
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 10/09/2025Read my latest newsletter and “Keep Out Clara” here open.substack.com/pub/danielpe...open.substack.comOrphansThe ones that got away.. 020
Dan Eady Author @daneady.bsky.social · 09/09/2025New short tomorrow on Substack substack.com/@danielpeter... 020