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S.H. Cooper @pippinacious.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🎉OUT NOW🎉 My horror story collection, DEATH IN ITS MANY FORMS, is now available in ebook, paperback, and through KU!! Thank you to my early readers who have rated it 4.9⭐️(!!) on Goodreads. I'm so excited it's finally here! Please share this post to help spread the word! #booksky

A graphic with the cover of Death in Its Many Forms depicting a submerged, bound woman with billowing hair in a green-gold swamp with the text Release day! over it and the text 10 short horror stories available on Amazon below it.

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Cursed Morsels @cursedmorsels.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Reminder that we're open for horror and Weird fiction short story collection submissions. Don't self reject, but also, please, PLEASE read the submission guidelines fully. Details here: cursedmorsels.com/submission-c...

Submission Call
Single-author horror and Weird fiction short story collections. 40K to 60K words—no exceptions. The submission window is open until the 2028 Cursed Morsels calendar is filled. Note that I am currently only looking for one Quarter One 2028 release. I will post on social media and our submissions site once submissions are closed.

Things I Want
Gripping, stylized prose. Strangeness and disorientation. Moral messiness. Fiction written for adults. Nuance. Ambiguity. Stories that don’t offer easy catharsis. Queer, anti-capitalist, anti-fascist stories. Misshapen, unmarketable, upsetting, weird shit. I am particularly interested in collections by queer and BIPOC writers.

Things I don't want
Stories that lean more into fantasy and sci-fi than horror and Weird fiction (though lighter fantasy and sci-fi elements are welcome!) Stories with Lovecraft-specific IP. “Kids on bikes” horror. YA fiction. Fairy tale retellings. Preachiness. AI bullshit.

More details at https://cursedmorsels.com/submission-calls/

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S.H. Cooper @pippinacious.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Do you enjoy reading horror? Do you like free books? Do you feel good about helping out a self-published author? There's an easy way to combine all three! Request an ARC of my collection, DEATH IN ITS MANY FORMS, through BookSirens and leave an honest review on Goodreads after you read it! Links 👇

A graphic featuring the cover of Death in Its Many Forms, depicting a submerged, bound young woman under staring out of the cover, and the text ARC readers wanted, 10 short horror stories.

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Chris @readingandwheeling.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

This has got to be one of the stupidest things ever! These incels are doing it to themselves.

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Jess @jessicaesquire.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

This website and this subscriber drive is A Lot of Work and also I feel really lucky to do it with all these people and everyone who is chipping in to support us like Clay.

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Queer Liberation Library @queerliblib.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

So, our social media manager is out and this is the best we could do. The point is, we have a lot of books. Go read them on Libby. Link in bio 🙂

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Alex Segura @alexsegura.com · 07/07/2026

NEWS: Our KNOW YOUR RIGHTS comic is available in 11 languages with more to come! Download it here - www.weteachnyc.org/resources/co... @mayor.nyc.gov @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social @davidhahn.bsky.social @nycimmigrants.bsky.social @tayloresposito.bsky.social @elllewrightart.bsky.social

Cover to KNOW YOUR RIGHTS comic book, which educates people on how to respond to ICE and non-municipal law enforcement. Art by David Hahn and Ellie Wright, produced by NYC Civics for All Comics Group, in partnership with Project Open Arms.

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National Disability Rights Network @ndrnadvocates.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Eugenics and ableist language become more common every day. Powerful people suggest that people with disabilities are less valuable, important, or worthy. Disability Pride Month is one way to resist messages of ableism and eugenics. Why does disability pride matter to you? 💬

Image of the disability pride flag colors depicted as a wave on a solid black background. Text in text box reads:
"Disability pride [matters] because the rights that disabled individuals enjoy today were because those who came before us literally put their own bodies on the line, in front of buses or doing the Capitol Craw…Disability pride gives us an opportunity to keep this memory and this knowledge alive"
-Tho Vinh Banh
Disability Rights California

Image of the disability pride flag colors depicted as a wave on a solid black background. Text in text box reads:
"I am proud of my disability because fitting the mold is BORING."
-Virginia Pharis
disAbility Law Center of Virginia

"Because shame, embarrassment, and fear no longer have a place in my life. I am proud to be an Afro-Latina. With both apparent and non-apparent disabilities…Every time I show up authentically, I push back against the harmful belief that disability is something to be pitied, hidden, or fixed…Disability pride is my way of showing the world that disabled people belong, matter, and deserve to be seen, heard, and celebrated exactly as we are."
- Elizabeth Campos
Disability Rights California

"Disability Pride Month is a reminder that my disability is not something to hide, fix, or overcome... I celebrate the resilience, creativity, and strength of the disability community while recognizing that pride also means continuing to fight for a world where accessibility, inclusion, and belonging are not special accommodations, but basic expectations. My disability has never limited my worth. It has strengthened my purpose."
-Ashley Volion
Disability Rights Louisiana

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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Suryia, the orangutan who learned to bottle-feed orphaned tiger cubs by watching humans

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Michael F. DuBois @michaelfdubois.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

I wrote and posted this to Instagram a couple of days ago and it became my most-read poem ever. I’m honored I get to feel big feelings alongside you all. I’m posting it here too and want to use this space more consistently. Hello friends ❤️

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Victor LaValle @victorlavalle.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

We visited an open house in Harlem tonight. Gorgeous place and this is my dream bedroom. Imagine sleeping surrounded by all those books. They come with the house (if you want).

A bedroom with a bed and two lamps. All three walls are bookshelves from floor to ceiling.

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Titan Books @titanbooks.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

A PALACE NEAR THE WIND by @aijiang.bsky.social is out now in paperback! ✨☁️ A richly inventive, brutal and beautiful science-fantasy novella. A story of family, loss, oppression and rebellion that will stay with you long after the final page. Grab your copy now: tinyurl.com/5aczxabe

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

There is something you can do about all of this — make your plans for May 1. This country needs a united show of power, energy, and hope. indivisible.org/events/may-d...

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May Day Strong: No Work, No School, No Shopping | Indivisible

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Bad Hand Books @badhandbooks.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Behold the gorgeous cover art for Alex Livingston's dark academia novel, THE WITCHES' CURRICULUM. Coming in 2027. Art by @nadiarausa.bsky.social. A simple spell may lead to the gates of hell... Get more info and pre-order: badhandbooks.com/purchasedire...

An illustration of a witch, an angel, and a demon. The layout is like that of a nested doll.

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Michael Bailey @nettirw.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

How about a few more announcements for THE LIBRARY OF THE UNDEAD. The anthology proudly welcomes new fiction by @aijiang.bsky.social, @joshmalerman.bsky.social, and John Skipp. This book will feature an insane line-up of incredible literary voices. More soon.

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Jeremy David Engels @jeremydavidengels.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

A poem for all my friends who are feeling a little down today from my new book On Mindful Democracy. Take heart, friends, we will be okay.

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Shane Hawk @shanehawk.com · 28/03/2026

✨No Approval Required✨ NEVER WHISTLE AT NIGHT, PART II: BACK FOR BLOOD is now available for any readers with a NetGalley account. We appreciate any and all early reviews. Hohóú in advance! You’re gonna love these #Indigenous #horror stories. www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...

Screenshot of NetGalley landing page for “Never Whistle at Night, Part II: Back for Blood” showing its read now status.

It publishes Aug 18, 2026

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Ginger Coffee Creams of Horror @gnofhorror.com · 27/03/2026

Forget the Final Girl trope. The real power in horror right now is in the hands of women writers. Here are 16 releases by diverse female authors that prove the genre is alive and screaming. gnofhorror.com/modern-horro...

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Valancourt Books @valancourtbooks.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

If you haven't already got your copy, Attila Veres's stunning new collection, THIS'LL MAKE THINGS A LITTLE EASIER, goes on sale officially worldwide on Tuesday. The ebook is up for sale on Amazon now, and the paperback is on our website and all worldwide Amazon sites. Don't miss this collection!

Book cover: This'll Make Things a Little Easier by Attila Veres

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Paul Tremblay @paultremblay.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Two years ago I had my agents ask authors seeking blurbs if they had used LLMs in the writing or research for their novels. If yes, then I won’t read their books. I know I could be lied to. If I am lied to, I will LOUDLY retract my endorsement. I hope more writers might adopt a similar policy.

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Widen your gaze and look upon Lebanon. Nearly a million people have been displaced by Israel in the past 3 weeks. They've been told not to return. That's ethnic cleansing. The last time Israel occupied Southern Lebanon, Hezbollah was born. What horrors will be unleashed now?

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Stephen King @stephenking.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Two books for spooky season: COFFIN MOON, Keith Rosson: Best modern vampire story ever (although it's set in the 70s). THE TWISTED ONES, by T. Kingfisher: It lures you in with chatty good humor (especially about NPR Pledge Week) and a lovely dog...then slams the door and bites you in the dark.

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Frighty MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

"That's the point – the smudge, the rough line, the hesitation - that's what makes my work come alive." - Jim Lee talking about why DC will never use AI storytelling. "AI doesn't dream, feel or make art, it aggregates it." @jimlee.bsky.social speaking very passionately at Retailer Day. #nycc

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Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 09/10/2025

Jim Lee confirms DC Comics will not support AI-generated storytelling or art

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Ai Jiang || 江艾🎐 @aijiang.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Art card reveal for 🌬️🌊⚙️A RIVER FROM THE SKY 🌬️🌊⚙️ April 21, 2026 from @titanbooks.bsky.social Preorder the next/last instalment in the Natural Engines duology, you can get this setting art card illustrated by Nancy Zhang (preorder campaign form in my bio) 👀✨‼️🤍

A RIVER FROM THE SKY art card by Nancy Zhang featuring wheel tracks leading to a large water wheel engine

A River From the Sky book cover featuring a being in a beige robe with hair rising as though in water, framed by koi fish. Colour palette is orange and light blue.

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C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

To my fellow cishet dudes: when we are quiet about supporting the trans community, the only voices anyone hears are the Charlie Kirks of the world. Don't let accusations of being "performative" or "virtue signaling" shut you up - that's their whole point. Our voices are needed now more than ever.

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SACosby @blacktopkid.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

If you thinking of attending this festival Don't In a time where the strength of the human spirit is under assault from tyranny and fascism. When the Arist is more vital and important than ever this.abomination is an insult to every writer who ever bled on the page to tell HUMAN stories Fuck this

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Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

"We are living through a very dangerous time. . . The paradox of education is precisely this — that as one begins to become conscious one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated." — James Baldwin (born #tdih 1924) "A Talk to Teachers" ⬇️ www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ja...

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Aug. 2, 1924: James Baldwin Born

James Baldwin was born in Harlem, New York.

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Susan DuBose @houseofbast777.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

“The most dangerous creation of any society is the man who has nothing to lose.” ~ The Fire Next Time “Anyone who has ever struggled with poverty knows how extremely expensive it is to be poor.” Born on this day American novelist, essayist & activist James Baldwin 1924 #Booksky

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Jesspooka Kant 🎃 @jessdkant.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

The White House, via yet another executive order, has announced a plan for the sweeping removal and subsequent detention of people experiencing homelessness.

Shifting homeless individuals into long-term institutional settings for humane treatment through the appropriate use of civil commitment will restore public order. Surrendering our cities and citizens to disorder and fear is neither compassionate to the homeless nor other citizens. My Administration will take a new approach focused on protecting public safety.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 24/07/2025

Instead of investing in proven solutions, the administration is doubling down on cruel and ineffective policies that strip people of their rights, lock them into dangerous institutions, and punish them for having nowhere else to go.

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Abra / Jessica Conwell, Carmella Creeper's Gender Doula🏳️‍⚧️ 🇲🇽🌼 @pairofclaws.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Okay, well. Queer & especially trans authors of erotica and other content deemed 'nsfw' by major platforms, please drop links to where people can find your stories in the replies. Everyone else: Repost people's links. Stop worrying about the sanctity of your feed & help the most impacted authors.

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Faber Books @faberbooks.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Winner of the CWA Dagger in Translation 'The epitome of the female-led revenge thriller.' Crime Fiction Lover 'Enraging, funny and exciting.' The Times The Night of Baba Yaga by Akira Otani, translated by Sam Bett, is now 99p on kindle. www.amazon.co.uk/Night-Baba-Y...

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Stephen Graham Jones @stephengrahamjones.com · 15/07/2025

Today’s the day: two books in one, live. Harper and Charlotte, both trying to fight through to daylight, one out on the open road, one locked in the house next door. Thanks for reading, y’all. Hope to see you, the next couple weeks.

Killer on the Road horror novel: a woman’s face with a car slashing across, revealing the skull underneath

The Babysitter Lives horror novel: a house with a tear across it, exposing the giant spider underneath

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Amal El-Mohtar @amalelmohtar.com · 10/07/2025

I’m not attending Worldcon this year & everything seems to be a mess but this is so mind-bendingly bad on so many levels that I think it’s worth unpacking while I’m in the no-space of airports

Screenshot of Worldcon 2025 panel description reads as follows:

Strong Woman Lead # LGBTQIA+
Culture/DEl
Room 420-422, 9-10 a.m.
Have you ever walked into a bookshop and asked for books with strong women leads?
Perhaps you've requested that love not be a major plot point? Has the staff excitedly passed you half a dozen books that, though good, have a bit of a repeating theme? Here we ask the question: Why do authors/bookshops assume the only way to have a strong woman lead is to make them gay with a woman love interest and prevent men characters from rising over the background? Isn't it possible to have a book with strong women and men characters in it and not have them fall in love?

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Dystopian fiction is BACK, baby! So here's some dystopian books by BIPOC authors!!

Six books on a pale purple background. The words “Dystopian Fiction by BIPOC Authors” is in white font in the middle of the image. The books are The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa; Goliath by Tochi Onyebuchi; Fledging by S. K. Ali; Triangulum by Masande Ntshanga; Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler; Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

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What Cargie Does In The Shadows @cargie.baby · 10/07/2025

"age verification rules" are a backdoor to censoring all LGBTQ content of any kind from the internet and the process is well underway under many governments. The tactic is part of Project 2025. But nobody fucking believed it could happen and now here we are.

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Tenebrous Press @tenebrouspress.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

🎉💀COVER ART REVEAL💀🎉 DEAR STUPID PENPAL, the debut from @rascalhartley.bsky.social is out November 11, & we're so stoked to be sharing this gorgeous art, courtesy of @carlydraws.bsky.social An existentially terrifying, all-epistolary Cosmic Sci-Horror novel about Weird Love. As you do🖤☠️

Promo for DEAR STUPID PENPAL
Text:
Lost.
Countless Light-Years from home.
Your friends and loved ones are gone.
But somehow,
He is still there.
And always will be.

Cover art by Carly A-F
A lone astronaut sits in shadows at the bottom of the cover; glorious green yellow pink and blue lights pixelate up the page from his computer monitor, culminating in the words
DEAR STUPID PENPAL
across the top of the page.

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🩸💀 The Horror Guru 💀🩸 @thehorrorguru.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Superman is literally an "illegal alien" by Fox News standards so they can fuck right off with acting surprised at this. They're the baddies. Always have been.

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