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AltSpaceForce 🚀🇺🇲 @altspaceforce.altgov.info · 05/10/2026

A straight guy in a gay bar can suddenly articulate consent perfectly: “I said no” “I’m just here for a drink” “Nice doesn't mean interested” Congrats. You just quoted every woman at happy hour. Your shirt, smile, or accepted drink aren't permission. Remember that next time a woman turns you down.

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G.M. Neary @gmnearywrites.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

#HorrorWritersChat and @jamesryan.bsky.social (since I can't quote-post anymore) 2) In my actual writing, not particularly so. I'll say that doing these prompts is churning the creative energy to incorporate music in some way for sure. I think it can work really well in cosmic horror for sure!

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G.M. Neary @gmnearywrites.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

#HorrorWritersChat and @jamesryan.bsky.social (since I can't quote post anymore) 3) I'd pair up a jazz musician, pianist or drummer most likely, with a eldritch horror like Nyarlathotep disguised as another musician. Through the Other God, the musician composes music that slowly drives him insane

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G.M. Neary @gmnearywrites.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

#HorrorWritersChat and @jamesryan.bsky.social (since I can't quote post anymore) 4) There's a track by @mrbillstunes.bsky.social called "Golden Gate" that's both hauntingly beautiful and slightly unsettling tone to it. I see a deep, dark forest when I listen. There's something there, watching me.

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James Ryan @jamesryan.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This year's version of this old classic:

Members of the G7 nations in 2018, German Chancellor Angela Merkel leaning forward on a table staring at a petulant President Trump, arms folded with a "I Don Wanna" look on his face; image will probably be used in hundreds of history books for the rest of the century to symbolize the end of the Pax Americana

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mason ✨ @ursachaotic.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hi I'm Mason! I usually write supernatural and cosmic horror, and I've written a webcomic and now I'm working on an illustrated novel! My favorite band is Lord Huron, but Dead Man's Bones and The Crane Wives are close behind haha #HorrorWritersChat

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Frak Tal @fraktalnature.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#HorrorWritersChat I'm FrakTal. I write science fiction horror and fan fiction in the same genre. If there's a creepy whatsit eating your feelings, I'm friends with it. I like music that features a lot of vocals. Eerie, but not sad. "One's for sorrow... Two's for joy..."

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David Niall Wilson @davidniallwilson.com · 01/10/2026

#HorrorWritersChat All about me is in my pinned post, links, and bio. There is no kind of horror other than, mostly, body horror, that I don't write, or haven't written. I am always listening to something new, but novels have been accompanied by Concrete Blonde, Depeche Mode, Steam Powered Giraffe.

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some guy @therealsomeguy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

howdy, im working on a script for a horror movie about rich people hunting others for sport. genre depends on the project. rn its a mix between r&b and dark wave. it helps me keep story pacing especially when the playlist lines up with my scene list.

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Approximation, at best @approxatbest.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hola, I write liminal horror with a little bit of gore and body horror sprinkled in. I listen to a lot of pop (rock, rap, disco) and 90's r&b

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Jay Fountain Au @jayfountain.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

For the #HorrorWritersChat I'm John. I write short cosmic and body horror, trying to balance the creep and eek factors. Answer to Q1: I listen to goth, darkwave, and metal, but frequently just have white noise playing when I write so I can concentrate.

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Jay Fountain Au @jayfountain.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#HorrorWritersChat Q2: I often use music and lyrics as jumping off points for my horror stories. So much so that I frequently spend more time curating a playlist for a story than writing the story itself.

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David, Robot-Monster Fighter in Thrilling 3D @davidbusboom.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I'm David Busboom, I write weird monster/cosmic horror with (I hope) a literary bent. My favorite music to listen to (especially when writing) is hard rock/heavy metal from the late '60s thru about the mid '90s. I like a lot of prog, folk, and psychedelia, too. #HorrorWritersChat

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Otterpoet @otterpoet.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

For #HorrorWritersChat: I'm JR Fryer; I write modern cosmic horror and primarily listen to Gothic rock and Industrial, 'cause I'm too damned cheery 🫥

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Your Other Family Doctor @yourotherfamilydr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I'm Lorelei K. Hickman & I write splatterpunk-y psychological & supernatural horror that hopefully says something about the world we live in. My favorite music to listen to is THE CURE. 🖤 #HorrorWritersChat

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Rob Delaney @robdelaney.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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Mr. Wikipediovich @wikipediaaddict.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I usually just go by my username here. I haven't posted any stories on here yet, but in terms of horror, I write about weird creatures, creative crimes against human biology, human perseverance in the face of seemingly unbeatable circumstances, and weird creatures. Plus weird creatures. (1/2)

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digitalSatyr23 @digitalsatyr23.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Heyo! DigitalSatyr here. Been writing a long time now. Whenever I do horror, I love monsters but even more so horror that slips under the skin and into the brain. Big fan of metal, classic rock, and some pop. Give Erika Vikman's "Table of Sinners" a listen when you get the chance. #HorrorWritersChat

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digitalSatyr23 @digitalsatyr23.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Absolutely. I'm a very visual thinker and that leads to music videos in my head involving characters and increasingly concrete scenarios. I have so many stories that I could add entire playlists to that went into their creation. Music is a wonderful source of inspiration! #HorrorWritersChat

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digitalSatyr23 @digitalsatyr23.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This one stumped me for a long while but I mused about the idea of Freddie Mercury in a horror fantasy setting, fighting back against the forces of darkness with the powers of his voice. "Only the voice of an angel can save that doomed world... But will it be enough?" #HorrorWritersChat

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digitalSatyr23 @digitalsatyr23.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Imagine a story themed after "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas". There are lines in it about troubles that are out of sight or miles away that make me imagine flying away on a rocket from a dying Earth. It could be the survivors of some great event recounting what happened. #HorrorWritersChat

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digitalSatyr23 @digitalsatyr23.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Man I WISH I had a book to promote but I'm still trying to get my foot in the door. But hey, I do post short stories and poems periodically on my feed, so if anyone would like to check out my work, feel free to give me a click. I quite enjoyed this! Thanks for getting it going. #HorrorWritersChat

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TheRealityComics @therealitycomics.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

For the #HorrorWritersChat: I'm Keith, I lean into comedy, so even my horror stuff has tinges of comedy (less jokey, more wry). I approached my most-recent #Horror project about 2 people torturing each other like an angry romcom. Music? Classic Rock and '80s New Wave. And women that ROCK!

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C.M. (Thelokk) @cristianomontanari.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#HorrorWritersChat: Hello there! I'm Cristiano / Thelokk, and I write mostly existential horror in the vein of Ligotti, with a dab of folk and fantasy. Most of my writing is set to one of Encomiast's ambient albums (one of my discoveries from the old mp3.com days: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cio9...

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Without Fear of Wind or Vertigo

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Lenore Soleil 🏳️‍⚧️ @lenoresoleil.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hi, #HorrorWriteresChat! I'm Lenore, a severely disabled creator of horror comics that I write and draw by mouth. My current work is a riff on Frankenstein as a metaphor for disability called Frankly. I'm listening to a lot of Rasputina making it. 90's gothic cello rock for a gothic fairytale.

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M.H.Urban - Horror Author @mhurban.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Scroll drown the thread to find out what #HorrorWritersChat was yesterday up to! 💙📚👀📢📚😱🩸📚 #writerslift

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J. D. Hellen @jdhellenwrites.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I couldn't get to #HorrorWritersChat today, but I do want to share a bit about music! I write psychological horror. My favorite music varies based on mood, but my top genres are alternative and R&B. Some of my favorite artists are Weezer, The Living End, Queen, and Janelle Monáe.

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J. D. Hellen @jdhellenwrites.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#HorrorWritersChat I don't use music in my stories, but music influences my writing. I'll listen to music to get into a certain mood or focus on a theme. Music is very evocative for me. If I'm stuck with writer's block, I'll spend time vibing with music.

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James Ryan @jamesryan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

And now, a story that speaks to our times, written (and I kid you not) 13 years ago... jamesryanfiction.substack.com/p/having-a-b...

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Having a Beef (and the story behind the story)

I absolutely swear, I had NO memory that I’d done this one back then...

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Spooky Pickle 🧚‍♀️Beware the Fairy Seasons🧚‍♂️ @spookyxpickle.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#HorrorWritersChat I already have a story that I've had in mind for years that I need to write. Basically, without spoilers, the story's plot revolves around an area that had a spike of missing people some decades ago and how Megadeth's song, Sweating Bullets, plays into that. So, lots of Dave

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Spooky Pickle 🧚‍♀️Beware the Fairy Seasons🧚‍♂️ @spookyxpickle.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Ooooooo! #HorrorWritersChat I'd choose Black Slug by Church of the Cosmic Skull. I've already been inspired by many, many songs and stories, of course. But man, this song is an absolute jam and offers such horror! youtu.be/xCQCLe40avs?...

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Church of the Cosmic Skull - Black Slug (Official Video)

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Spooky Pickle 🧚‍♀️Beware the Fairy Seasons🧚‍♂️ @spookyxpickle.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Thanks you for the awesome #HorrorWritersChat, @jamesryan.bsky.social!!! I looooove music so much. Like, more than writing. And I love that beyond anything. I do have things! Many, many things. Currently, I'm working on stuff for my next group of collections. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...

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Fistfuls of Poetry

Get notified when Fistfuls of Poetry launches on BackerKit!

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M.H.Urban - Horror Author @mhurban.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A fun #HorrorWritersChat, James. Thank you. Halloween is coming. If you like ghost stories that read like a supernatural thriller and are told from multiple POVs, Trapped in Amber is for you. mybook.to/TrappedInAmber

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Viva La Vivian @vivalavivian.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I actually prefer Richard Cheese's version of it. lol. www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9gd...

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Down With The Sickness - Richard Cheese

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Nate Crowder @natecrowder.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Today's #Horrorwriterschat has me wanting to put together an anthology of NW Gothic stories inspired by the music of The Decemberists.

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Galen Bunting is querying 👽📚 @galenbunting.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I write horror with notes of: speculative/alien biology, coming-of-age as bodily devastation, and on repeat for this week.. Aliens Exist and Supermassive Black Hole #horrorwriterschat

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Diane “It’s behind me, isn’t it” M. Johnson @caseyadamsstark.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Thanks for hosting! It’s a perfect setup for my Perfect Prophet series about a death metal atheist and an obsessed fan base. www.amazon.com/dp/B08V3GZJ7... #HorrorWritersChat

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C.J. Subko @cjsubko.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I actually wrote a flash piece once based on MCR's "Thank You For the Venom". It was fun. #HorrorWritersChat

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pun @thelastpunicorn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

salutations! I’m pun and I write surreal horror that occasionally dips into the all-too-real my music taste is extremely eclectic, to a degree that I’ve had people tell me that when I’m in charge of the aux they prepare for emotional whiplash is my music taste good? well… #HorrorWritersChat

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Vee @icalasari.illusoria.ca · 30/09/2026

#HorrorWriteresChat I'm Vee, I write Dark Fantasy, Eldritch, Body, & Folk Horror, & I love all kinds of music. My favourite genres are Electroswing, Folk Music (especially Celtic - Port nu bPucai is my absolute favourite song), & Christmas Yes, I am a Christmas nut Scarier than any story, right?

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Vee @icalasari.illusoria.ca · 30/09/2026

#HorrorWriteresChat A huge part - It is almost impossible for me to write without music of some sort. eg a lot of calmer chapters in my book are written while I listen to The Smell Of Mushroom (Stardew Valley), & parts with The Cat often involve 13 Angels Standing Guard 'Round the Side of Your Bed

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Vee @icalasari.illusoria.ca · 30/09/2026

#HorrorWritersChat Well, uh, this is awkward. This kinda... Already happened. My friend Blue is a musician and they, in their dreams (which is such a thing that would happen in my stories) pieced together parts of the lore, causing us to realize there was a Glitch that fit in the exact cracks

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Vee @icalasari.illusoria.ca · 30/09/2026

#HorrorWritersChat I repeat, "13 Angels Standing Guard 'Round the Side of Your Bed" is a song VERY closely connected to The Cat. My book series is basically intertwined with that song as a result

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Vee @icalasari.illusoria.ca · 30/09/2026

#HorrorWritersChat Was a fun one this week! Not promoting anything of mine this week, but almost done reading and reviewing Aloe by @vampireantihero.com and when it comes out, if you love queer horror and gripping plots, DEFINITELY reading it So yeah, promoting a fellow author's book this week

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C.J. Subko @cjsubko.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Thanks for the cool musical questions! I'm promoting my upcoming #horror novella, out Oct 13! Thanks #HorrorWritersChat! Bookshop preorder: bookshop.org/p/books/the-... Amazon preorder: www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6PC6JJJ Signed copies: www.etsy.com/listing/4571...

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The Ghost of Hightower Pond

Cordelia Delacroix has only been in London for a season when plague strikes. Desperate to escape both the plague and her declining financial situation, she accepts a mysterious invitation to join a pa...

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Red Dragon Press @reddragonpress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#HorrorWritersChat Hi 👋 I'm Michael, I write varied horror. I love a lot of classic music, but am starting to find more modern music I vibe with. Top 3 solo artists (bands are a whole different beast!) are Jim Croce, David Bowie, and Des Rocs 😎

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pun @thelastpunicorn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

music plays a huge role in my writing, each of my projects and most of my characters have their own playlists I like to imagine what characters would listen to and how I’d integrate that in a show I don’t directly mention songs or musicians, but I know what they are in my head #HorrorWritersChat

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Red Dragon Press @reddragonpress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#HorrorWritersChat I often listen to music while I'm writing, and commonly imagine what songs would go with specific scenes if my works were ever adapted, but I don't typically incorporate music into my works themselves. Maybe a generic mention of "this type of music was playing" to set the scene.

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