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Dustin Pinney @markguyer.bsky.social · 3h

Fantastic questions, Eryn! And great answers #HorrorWritersChat! I’d like to share the cover for The Craven Companion, from Crystal Lake Publishing—a nonfiction anthology I edited. It’s got Mick Garris, Stephen Graham Jones, Grady Hendrix and more. I’m so excited to share it with you.

A black & white illustration of filmmaker Wes Craven. The book cover text reads:

THE
CRAVEN COMPANION
The Films That Shaped a Generation of Horror Storytellers
Edited by Dustin Pinney
Foreword by Mick Garris

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🧟‍♀️ JustEEEEEK! Gardner 🦴 @jbgrumpstone.bsky.social · 3h

Thanks, Eryn, as always for the hosting finesse. And for once I actually have something to share. A tale of mind was picked by Edge & Busby for a psychological horror antho called "Witnessed" out next March. Woot!

A mock-up of the cover art showing a bloody old-fashioned keyhole for an anthology of horror stories called "Witnessed" by Edge & Busby. Story title is "Circling."

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Steve Hugh Westenra 🕷️🧛‍♂️🏳️‍⚧️📚✒️ @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 3h

Really loved today's theme! Thanks so much for this. I'm trying to sell 31 books for October as a Hallowe'en thing (if I do, I'm planning to write + publish a short story set in the world of my horror comedy). I'm now behind on sales, so appreciate a boost! steve-westenra.itch.io/the-erstwhil...

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Rascal Hartley @rascalhartley.bsky.social · 1h

I've got a horror novel out with @tenebrouspress.bsky.social plus a short story with @duckprintspress.com. check out my old!website here: rascalhartley.cowsite.net

rascalhartley.cowsite.net

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Rascal Hartley @rascalhartley.bsky.social · 1h

Actually, for this one, actual reality did all the planting for me. I just have to harvest. #horrorwriterschat

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Rascal Hartley @rascalhartley.bsky.social · 1h

The harvest was good this year. Too good. These things always came with a price. I sighed and grabbed the mop, bucket, and lye. There was work to be done. #horrorwriterschat

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Rascal Hartley @rascalhartley.bsky.social · 1h

Right now, the MC's sanity is decaying, and it's going to be amazing when she finally snaps 💛🔪 #horrorwriterschat

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Rascal Hartley @rascalhartley.bsky.social · 1h

Heyy I'm Rascal Hartley, I write weird queer horror, and probably a baby. Can't think of anywhere good to randomly find a baby growing. #horrorwriterschat

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A.L. Heard // NO LINE CHANGE coming Oct 6 @ashheardwrites.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

My hockey romances 🏒♥️ All four are now officially out!

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Michael Bettendorf @beardedbetts.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

10p cult fighting the good fight 💀🤘🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵🤘💀

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Lesbian Death Bed: The Bed that Eats Pussy (pro orph) @bitterkarella.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

TRAGIC NEWS!!!! today is the LAST day that you can preorder Quaint Folk... because it debuts tomorrow! If you miss today, you can now longer preorder it, you can only order it... like a fool! www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/bitte...

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Quaint Folk

Quaint Folk is a sharply satirical queer folk horror novel that peels back the idyllic veneer of a seemingly perfect island town to reveal the rot beneath, f...

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Phenomena Press @phenomenapress.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It's October 👻 That means it's release month for 'Phantasms & Phenomena' Our paranormal anthology is out just in time for Halloween, and it's perfect for anyone looking for paranormal short stories—all featuring aspec characters! #booksky #queerbooksky

The image is of the 'Phantasms & Phenomena' book cover - which has the title, a subtitle reading 'An Aspec Paranormal Anthology' and 'Phenomena Press' down the bottom. There are two ghostly figures walking through a foggy, spectral forest with a crescent moon through the trees

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Tenebrous Press @tenebrouspress.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Tonight in Brooklyn, y'all! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🖤☠️

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Michael Bettendorf @beardedbetts.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

One of my favorite people on the planet has a book coming out in about two weeks. Tatratea by @alexwoodroe.com is a hallucinatory & cerebral exploration on isolation, & y'all shouldn't sleep on it. Romanian eco-horror. The good shit. 10/20/26 @clashbooks.bsky.social bookshop.org/beta-search?...

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Rascal Hartley @rascalhartley.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Come on, I just locked that thing away, don't make me break it back out

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The Lexorcist @lexidarlingxoxo.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I’m at the Pizza Hut. I’m at the house of leaves. I’m at the combi s n e a v t a i e o l n fo esuoh & tuh azzip

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Rascal Hartley @rascalhartley.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Redwall is a fave, and I was super into The Edge Chronicles around that age, plus Warrior Cats

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Rascal Hartley @rascalhartley.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Me: God not all trans people are the same, I don't even know this movie Andy: so there are Zones and only stalkers can get in Me: [throws book]

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Rascal Hartley @rascalhartley.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Nothing more upsetting than reading a character saying every trans woman knows the movie Stalker and then realizing I do, in fact, know the movie bc I read the book. @bitterkarella.bsky.social is out here calling me out and I'm transMASC 😭

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Rascal Hartley @rascalhartley.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

What is time? (No seriously [gestures at the narrative] what is time)

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Rascal Hartley @rascalhartley.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

You quite simply must experience these for yourself. I'm biting at the release date bars.

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Tenebrous Press @tenebrouspress.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It's October🎃 which means, SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN FOR BRAVE NEW WEIRD Vol. 5! **This is our yearly Best-Of Weird Fiction anthology, only eligible REPRINTS will be considered** Get the full submissions details here, and check out the full cover reveal! tinyurl.com/4474xej6

THE CALL OF THE WEIRD
All October, Tenebrous Press is accepting submissions for the Fifth Volume of our Weird Fiction Award anthology, BRAVE NEW WEIRD.
This is a reprint anthology. Only works published between 10/31/25-10/31/26 will be considered.
Full details at www.tenebrouspress.com

Cover art by Matt Blairstone.
Beneath a swirling tile mosaic sea filled with fish and squid, two mountain giants surround a rural village who are burning a wicker man in their honor.
One of the giants eats the worshippers, while the other digs what they're throwin' down.

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Rascal Hartley @rascalhartley.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

At the Amigara Fault, straight up jorkin it. And by 'it' haha well. Let's justr say. My hey one of these looks like me, hey guys, guys come look at this

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Nicolas Hénin @nicolashenin.net · 17/09/2026

Nice campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council about the declining lifespan of products. Enjoy!

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Shea Sullivan @sheasullivan.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Ithaca! Come out and play!

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unforth | Claire Houck | Duck Prints Press @duckprintspress.com · 11/09/2026

Our next litcon-style panel will be on Saturday, Sept 19 at 9 am! Join me, Dei Walker, Sebastian Marie, J. D. Rivers, MJ Kiwiana, and others from DPP as we discuss pros, cons, and techniques related to converting fanfiction to original fiction. RSVP and Discord invite: discord.gg/rCHHRUTvg?ev...

A simple graphic on a pale blue background. Top text reads Converting Fanfiction into Original Fiction: Pros, Cons, and Methods. A Duck Prints Press Panel.

An image with text that reads: Description: Discussing converting fanfiction to original fiction provokes a wide range of strong reactions, from utter condemnation to enthusiastic support. Conversations on this topic often come from people who are outside fandom, though, and involve a lot of things declared as universals that are anything but. For example, trying to convert a canon-compliant or canon-verse fic is very different than trying to convert an AU fic. These takes often come from a place of denigrating fanfiction, and therefore assuming that any original work made by converting a fanwork must be derivative, mediocre, or poor. Well, the authors at Duck Prints Press are all fanauthors as well as original fic authors, and we know that, much like any writing, a converted fanwork can be terrible or excellent, derivative or original. Thus, in this panel we’ll be taking a nuanced approach to discussing the strong reactions that the fanwork-to-ofic process provokes. (cut for length)

A graphic with text that reads scan the code to join the server, followed by a QR code, and more text that reads or follow the link: discord.gg/sUjggK7qKu

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Rascal Hartley @rascalhartley.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Posting here too so @jd-rivers.com knows I'm still chasing her in gif form. Anyway, loving drawing things terribly by hand <3

A hand drawn page entitled Books I'm Reading. There are three poorly drawn covers each with one arrow pointing to them followed by a comment. Barbie: Dreamscape by Alex Aster, all pink. House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewsky, F this (<3). The Wish of a Dragon by JD Rivers, JD is trying to hurt me personally.

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Rascal Hartley @rascalhartley.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Wearing this into the physical embodiment of a cozy train ride to see what happens 👀

A black hoodie that says "Based on the novel by Chuck Tingle"

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Rascal Hartley @rascalhartley.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Xianyu literally never misses with these

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Rascal Hartley @rascalhartley.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I LIKE YOU HOW YOU ARE!! DO I NEED TO BEAT SOMEONE UP FOR YOU?! I'M REALLY BAD AT IT BUT I'LL GIVE IT A TRY. Also yes feel free to yell at me anytime, I'm also a huge writing nerd

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unforth | Claire Houck | Duck Prints Press @duckprintspress.com · 08/09/2026

Our newsletter is getting an overhaul! New exclusive features include a creator interview, pet of the month photo, links 'n resources 'n ficlets, and a selection of queer joy submitted by... maybe you! subscribe: duckprintspress.com/about-duck-p... submit joy: duckprintspress.com/resources/du...

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Duck Prints Press General Interest Newsletter is Getting a New Look! – Duck Prints Press

We’ve been talking to people about our newsletter, and listening to the feedback we’ve received, and so we’re giving the newsletter a thorough overhaul starting this month! It’ll have more original…

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Rascal Hartley @rascalhartley.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

House of Leaves is like if Piranesi was evil

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Rascal Hartley @rascalhartley.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Honestly both are the sorts of things I used to play out with my Barbies

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Rascal Hartley @rascalhartley.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Y'all ever see someone and get genvy so strong that the hair shears start calling to you like the necromomicon

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Helen Whistberry @whistberry.northsky.social · 01/09/2026

Read & enjoyed books in August from: @cornellwriter.bsky.social @pippinacious.bsky.social @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social & @rascalhartley.bsky.social Readers can find my full thoughts on each here: www.helenwhistberry.com/blog or by following me for free on Patreon: www.patreon.com/cw/whistberry

Promo image for books I've read showing four book covers:
Book cover for The Astronaut Among the Flowers and other stories by P.A. Cornell showing a white astronaut suit lying in a field of purple flowers.

Book cover for Death in its Many Forms by S.H. Cooper showing a drowned woman with floating long hair underwater.

Book cover for Halfsoul by Susanne Schmidt showing a female figure in pink dress appearing to dance with a strand of mist against an East Asian looking house and quarter moon.

Book cover for dear stupid penpal by rascal hartley showing a person at a bank of computers in a spaceship with a starry sky beyond.

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unforth | Claire Houck | Duck Prints Press @duckprintspress.com · 01/09/2026

Looking for awesome indie publishers to support in these troubled times? Check out the member presses of the Indie Press Webring! or: do you run an indie press (especially a queer, outside-the-box, or otherwise ~different~ Press) and want to join a webring for folks like you? indiepresswebring.com

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Tenebrous Press @tenebrouspress.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Support indie presses who support human made art! (Why does this feel like a hot take🖤☠️) You can do so directly here: store.tenebrouspress.com

store.tenebrouspress.com

Tenebrous Press - The Home of New Weird Horror

Independent, award-winning publisher of Horror/Sci-Fi/speculative books, magazines and merchandise. Hail the Tenebrous Cult.

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Tenebrous Press @tenebrouspress.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Featuring @babblewocky.bsky.social’s phenomenal “The Night Market”, first published in The Skull & Laurel. Hail @undertow.bsky.social 🖤☠️

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Shea Sullivan @sheasullivan.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I love Hanahaki and I cannot lie.

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bsg_joel @bsg-joel.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

we made a beer

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Tenebrous Press @tenebrouspress.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Cosmic Horror, white knuckle tension, buddy comedy banter & Queer romance. So many rich ingredients, the only shocking part is how effortlessly they all simmer into a New Weird Feast🖤☠️ @rascalhartley.bsky.social's nominated DEAR STUPID PENPAL is out now! Get it: store.tenebrouspress.com

cover art by Carly A-F, a lone astronaut sits at their spaceship terminal in black space, their screen pixelating into vivid colors into the air.

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Rascal Hartley @rascalhartley.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Watching Psycho for the first time and this makes me feel a lot better about the sorts of things I'll be able to accomplish in my old age

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