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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In 2018, I was lucky enough to have a story published by a now-defunct literary magazine; it would later be shortlisted for a Writer's Digest award. Since the story no longer has a home, I've made it available for free on my website. Enjoy! www.jacobaustin.net/post/eric-ro... #horror #writesky

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Eric Roseman's Poem

The following is a story of mine that was digitally published in 2018 by a now-defunct literary magazine; it was later shortlisted for the Genre Fiction Award in the 87th Annual Writer's Digest Writin...

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I'll be hanging out at Pages & Parchment on Oct. 23 from 6-9 P.M. If you live nearby, come say hi and snag a signed copy of Menagerie! #BookSigning #WriteSky #BookSky #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthors

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Many thanks to those who have left positive feedback about Menagerie on Goodreads. The collection has maintained a great score based on its first 19 ratings. If you have a GR account and enjoyed my work, be sure to add your thoughts to the mix! #Goodreads #booksky #writesky #indieauthors #horror

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Big shout-out to everyone who bought Menagerie from my friends at Pages and Parchment in Skippack, PA; I've learned they've completely sold out of the anthology! This is a major milestone for my writing career, and I am so grateful. Thank you. #writesky #writingcommunity #smallbusiness

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I'm giving away a small number of Menagerie e-books via @thestorygraph.com. This is your chance to potentially check out my work without wasting your money on it! Enter here: app.thestorygraph.com/.../e0da738a.... #horrorbooks #bookgiveaway #indiewriting #indiehorror #writesky #booksky

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Getting into the weeds of my forthcoming novel. This is a strange and hopefully memorable story, and I'm constantly fighting the urge to tell people about it. 🐔 #AmWriting #IndieAuthors #WriteSky

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

At Xitter and Facebook, scammers claiming to offer “marketing services” to writers are rampant – and like vermin sneaking aboard a ship they're following us here. Let’s stop ‘em with this handy moderation list! #writerslife bsky.app/profile/inventingrea...

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

A reminder to please rate and review Menagerie on Goodreads, Amazon, StoryGraph, and the like if you enjoy it. Such feedback is incredibly important for this new author. Thank you! www.goodreads.com/book/show/24... a.co/d/09ZVbra7 app.thestorygraph.com/books/37f665... #booksky #writesky

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Menagerie: Stories

An animal can be many things. Such is very much the ca…

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

My readers have asked me about "This Shampoo" more than any of Menagerie's other stories, which is both exciting and amusing, as it's probably one of the most unserious stories I've written. This story was originally published in Literary Yard: literaryyard.com/2024/02/04/t... #writesky #booksky

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The Shampoo - Literary Yard

By Jacob Austin Danny hadn't visited his father in almost two years, but not by choice. He had moved several states over to take a job with a residential development company, and his busy work schedul...

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

If you prefer to listen to your books (as I often do, as an avid distance runner and father of a seven-month-old), you can find Menagerie on Audible and Spotify: www.acx.com/titleview/A1... open.spotify.com/show/78i3M7r... #bookrecs #audiobooks #horror #writesky #booksky #indiewriting

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

A really solid new album from Radkey. Always rooting for these guys. The definition of DIY! #Radkey #PunkRock #NewMusic @radkey.bsky.social

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

A fantastic new album from Quicksand. On repeat all weekend! #Quicksand #BringOnThePsychics

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Damn, RIP Sam Neill. An amazing actor from some iconic films.

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

HOTD is completely delivering so far. Can't get enough! #hotd

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

As I continue work on my debut novel, I am beginning in earnest to seek out potential publishers for it. That said, if you or someone you know is affiliated with a horror-friendly press, I would love to chat with you/them. As a self-funded indie author, I'm new to that process, so I'm all ears!

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I just discovered the music of Angine de Poitrine, and I'm not sure I'll ever be the same.

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Have you visited the Menagerie yet? If not, here is an incomplete list of places currently carrying the collection. Please consider supporting a small bookstore over something like Amazon if you can: www.jacobaustin.net/menagerie #writesky #booksky #writingcommunity #horror #creaturefeatures

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Menagerie | Jacob Austin

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Red Hot Chili Peppers have been my favorite band since 7th grade, so imagine my elation at getting to host a show on their SiriusXM channel! Tune in at the following times to hear me play some of my favorites (all ET): 6/22 3pm 6/24 10am 6/26 7am 6/28 11pm #wholelottaredhot #wholelottafans

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

This one will stick with me for a while. Beautiful, horrifying, unrelenting. Bravo, @stephengrahamjones.com! #TheBuffaloHunterHunter #Horror

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

My novel has eclipsed 15k words! I'm really enjoying this story so far, and I hope you will too. Can't wait to have this thing finished! 🐓 #AmWriting #writingcommunity #Writesky #booksky #HorrorWriting #StayTuned

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Oh yes, this one did not disappoint! 🤘🔥 #Avatar

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Another week has passed, and The Fixx's Reach the Beach is still not back on Spotify. 😞 #Spotify @thefixx.bsky.social

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Menagerie is back at #1 on Amazon's Horror Collections & Anthologies chart! Thank you for reading and spreading the word. #writesky #booksky #horror #horrorwriting #indiewriting

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Big shout-out to everyone who entered the Goodreads giveaway for Menagerie, and congrats to those who snagged a free copy. To the other 1,466 entrants (!!!), I encourage you to still check out the book if you are so inclined. #booksky #writesky #writingcommunity

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Had a lot of fun with this. Classic King. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

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Dinah’s Hat

A short story

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Mandatory soundtrack for yard work on this saddest of days. Chris Cornell forever!

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Meanwhile, I remain hard at work on my debut novel. Stay tuned, and thank you for the support! 🪂🐓🐍 (And if you know any literary agents seeking new clients, maybe put in a good word? 😉) #writesky #booksky #writingcommunity #novel #amwriting #amwritingfiction

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

I can't believe this many people have even showed interest. One week left to throw your name in the hat! www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho... #writesky #booksky #writingcommunity #giveaway #bookgiveaway #books #horror #horrorwriting

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Man does it feel good to have new Social Distortion music. What a record, gentlemen. This will be on all summer! 🤘 #SocialDistortion

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Just when you think Dave is out of ideas, he turns around and releases this gem on album #12! 🤘 #FooFighters

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Happy Independent Bookstore Day! I have discovered some of my favorite books in small shops, and I am grateful to the shops that have given my own little book a home. Get out and support your local shop! #IndependentBookstoreDay #SmallBusiness #Booksky #Writesky #WritingCommunity

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Up to 600+ entrants! I appreciate you all. If you haven't entered yet and think you might enjoy my work, ch-check it out: #writesky #booksky #writingcommunity #horror #indieauthors #indiewriting #horrorwriting #giveaway

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

If you use generative AI, you are not a writer or artist. Pass it on.

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Huge shout-out to Bookshelf Shenanigans for hosting my book signing this afternoon! I had a great time engaging with your patrons, and I am grateful to those who purchased a copy of Menagerie. One of the best small bookshops in PA! #writesky #booksky #bookshops #PAWriters #smallbusiness

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Acquired this very cool book today. Can't wait to dive in!

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Shout-out to my book's cover designer: Joe Brundage. Joe is a Pheonixville, PA-based artist who is both a gifted craftsman and an exceptional human. I highly recommend him to anyone still looking for high-quality visual work in a world of AI slop. #art #writesky #booksky #writingcommunity

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Jacob Thomas Austin @jacobthomasaustin.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Menagerie currently sits at a 4.7/5 on Amazon and a 4.46/5 on Goodreads! I'm grateful for any and all feedback on my work, and I appreciate my readers' honesty. Did you enjoy my book? Did you hate it? Let me know: www.goodreads.com/book/show/24... www.amazon.com/Menagerie-St...

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Menagerie: Stories

An animal can be many things. Such is very much the ca…

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