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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I have some leftover Audiobook Codes for my book "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!" and people aren't claiming them so I'm just gonna post the codes here! First come first serve! Claim them via the ACX gift portal: www.audible.com/acx-promo 9FZHLU4YGR2NY BDFAFZ83A9MZ2 C5JHS49783Y55 D8HQDKFEWFT7Y

"sardonically echoing Jurassic park, Alien, and other classic stories of Predatory Monster... An Amusing Escape that also doubles as a character study of survival during times of Absolute Chaos."

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Want a free Audiobook for my #Dinosaur #Horror #Novel "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!", well... Here ya go! Please enjoy one free audio review copy of Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!, now available on Audible. Redeem the one-time use code below at www.audible.com/acx-promo S7SEBFT5YEDHG Repost this and Ill share more

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

There’s a Northronychus in my dinosaur horror book “Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!” If you like, because I’m super excited for your game for obvious reasons, I can send you a free copy of the Audiobook. Let me know if you want it! Otherwise can’t wait to play this game!

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Hey everyone! I'm Dave Bruno, author of "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!" which just had its Audiobook released! I'm giving out 5 codes here, first 5 people to comment what their favorite Dinosaur is gets a code! (Ill have to DM you the code) Otherwise you can buy it here: Amazon: tinyurl.com/OFDamzn

Accolades for the book "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!" with a dinosaur holding a copy of the book

"This is one of the most terrifying yet humorous dinosaur stories I've ever read" -Anne-Marie Reynolds, Reader's Favorite. 5 Stars

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

I'm Dave Bruno, a Game Animator, Artist, and Author of the book "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!" a #selfpublished #creaturefeature #horrornovel about #dinosaurs, with cool drawings by me! You can grab a copy in Hardcover, Softcover, ePub or Audiobook here: Amazon: tinyurl.com/OFDamzn B&N: tinyurl.com/OFDbn

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The #audiobook for “Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!” Is live! You can find it on #Audible, but if you’d like a free code, the first 5 people to repost this and mention their favorite #Dinosaur will get one! #indiehorror #horrornovel #dinosaurhorror #indienovel

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Hey everyone! I'm back from Paternity leave and have some exciting news about my #Indie #Dinosaur #HorrorNovel, "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!" Alt Text for more description. Links: Amazon: tinyurl.com/OFDAmazon B&N: tinyurl.com/OFDBarnesNoble

First off, there is now a 2nd Edition. This new edition has new artwork drawn by me, the author. It also has very minor text updates here and there, nothing that truly alters the story. If you still want a 1st Edition cover variant with @trevorhenderson 's artwork, Amazon is still printing some, although I am unsure how long they will do so. So get it while its hot!

Also, coming very soon (like in a week or two?) is the Audiobook version! Its fully recorded and currently going through Audible's review check. I love how Luke Wellend read the novel, he adds a certain type of sass that pairs well with my writing style.

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Hey there! I'm Dave Bruno and this is #WhatAGameDevLooksLike. I'm a Senior Animator who's mostly worked on Mobile Games like Monopoly Go and Big Fish Casino, and Slot Machines. I've also animated for some Indie Horror Games by @puppetcombo.bsky.social. Been in the industry for 15 years now!

another picture of me but this time Im wearing an apron and holding a cool kitchen knife

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Haha thanks, Murderhouse was another I worked on, not BEP but adjacent due to Puppetcombo. That game was a literal dream come true because I didnt think id ever get to work on a Tank Controlled PS1 Survival Horror game in 2020 lol

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

So I decided to take a stab at designing my own logo for my next book (money is tight, and as much as Id love to work with my freelancers again, some areas I need to tighten my spending) but honestly, I kinda love this haha. Reminiscent of "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!" but very much its own thing.

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

If you still want the first edition @slimyswampghost.bsky.social cover, its still available everywhere. Im currently ordering a proof of the second edition and may make changes once I see that, so you still have time if you want the first edition.

Trevor Henderson's First Edition artwork for "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!"

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Good Morning! #WriterShareWednesday I'm currently 13 Chapters into my outline for "Oh Sh*t! Bugs!", Ive also started drawing the monsters from it so I am consistent when I describe them. I've also started the process of a 2nd Edition Cover for "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!" www.amazon.com/Oh-ck-Dinosa...

Dave Bruno's artwork for a 2nd edition cover for "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!"

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Been a bit! Im making a new cover for Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs, one that now includes some reviews on the back cover and has my artwork on the front. Figured the @slimyswampghost.bsky.social versions could be first edition specials, so get them while you can! But my art is pretty cool too ya know.

First Edition Cover Artwork by Trevor Henderson (based on a sketch I provided that then became the second edition cover)

second edition cover drawn by me, the author, Dave Bruno

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Thanks again #HorrorWritersChat for making my Wednesdays fun. Im Dave Bruno, you can buy my Dinosaur Horror book here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1L1QD1... But I also have Dinosaur Themed Merch here: schmuckies.threadless.com

"Its loud, gory, and surprisingly heatfelt-perfect for horror fans who like their creature features with bite." Bo Poske, Book Reviewer, 4 Stars

"Survival of the Fittest" T Rex Crunching Bone Shirt Design by Dave Bruno

"Evolution or Extinction" Triceratops Skull Shirt Design by Dave Bruno

"Chaos Theory" Orange Theory Dinosaur Skull Shirt Design by Dave Bruno

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

#HorrorWritersChat Q4 Junji Ito, the drawings I drew for the interior of my book are inspired by his horror mangas. Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi for making me who I am via Evil Dead/Army of Darkness Harry Adam Knight and Paul Zindel for their Dinosaur Horror books to inspire mine.

a drawing by Dave Bruno of a Dinosaur breaking through a door

a drawing by Dave Bruno of two college students staring in horror as a shadow of a pterosaur is cast on the wall

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

#HorrorWritersChat Q3 Considering its about a group of college kids camping, Id say its all Campfire Food, like Smores and stuff, but maybe some Dinosaur Skull Cups or something. Anchor Steams because they come up as a joke (although Id have to BUY THE ANCHOR STEAM FACTORY to live that dream.

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

#HorrorWritersChat Q2 I would love it if @dropout.tv got the rights to my book "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!" and made a horror movie starring whoever they feel would fit these roles best among their crew. Honestly Brian David Gilbert pretty much IS Felix, Kimia Behpoornia would make an excellent Ellis.

the cast of the book "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!"

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

#HorrorwritersChat Q1 I'm Dave Bruno, I write in Creature Features! Id say Jurassic Park and Cabin in the Woods. I've even heard some people call my book "Jurassic Cabin in the Woods." I will also take Evil Dead meets Jurassic Park, or as Kirkus puts it, "Snakes on a Plane meets Friday the 13th."

"Sardonically echoing Jurassic Park, Alien, and other classic stories of predatory monsters... an amusing escape that also doubles as a character study of survival during times of absolutely chaos." Self Publishing Review 4 Stars

"More Snakes on a Plane than Jurassic park, with a pinch of 1980s Teen-Slasher Movie thrown in." Kirkus Reviews Get It Verdict.

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

I've been featured in the November issue of Kirkus magazine! Find it on page 134. Thanks for the feature #kirkusreviews! And if YOU want a copy, you can buy it at this link (or search for it anywhere you buy books online) www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1L1QD1... #debutnovel #bookreview #dinosaur #horror

a silly meme drawing of a cartoon man pointing at my Kirkus Review on page 134 of Kirkus Magazine

"More Snakes on a Plane than Jurassic Park, with a pinch of 1980s Teen-Slasher Movie thrown in." - Kirkus Review. Verdict: Get It!

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Here's my book, "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!:, a fun Creature Feature Horror novel. I originally drew the version on the right because I'm a artist, but I wanted something more painterly, so I hired @slimyswampghost.bsky.social for the art and @sarahjcoleman.bsky.social for the logo. To buy: a.co/d/dw2QNRs

Dave Bruno's original version of the cover art, same concept but different art style.

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

The #GoodreadsGiveaway is officially ended and 50 lucky entrants have received their copies of my #Dinosaur #Horror #Novel! 2958 ENTRIES! I was blown away! Thanks for everyone who entered! And if you'd still like a copy before #Halloween, You can order it online or get it on Kindle Unlimited!

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

#HorrorWritersChat Thanks again for this! If you want to win a digital copy of my book, the Goodreads Giveaway is still live for 3 more days! Catch it before it goes Extinct! (Or buy it if you're nasty!) www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

#HorrorWritersChat Q3 Legally obligated to say that my Dinosaur Horror Novel is inspired by Jurassic Park, should be a surprise to no one haha. Carnosaur, Dino Crisis and Resident Evil 1 specifically may ring a few neat bells though.

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

#HorrorWritersChat Q1 Im Dave Bruno, author of "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!" I love writing Creature Features, and to the question I say "why let your dreams stay dreams?" And made my office my dream place to write!

an office with a lot of decorations, this wall has photographs and horror movie memorabilia

an office with a lot of decorations, this wall has board game shelves and book shelves

an office with a lot of decorations, this wall has my Dinosaur skulls and computer desk.

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Day 10 of #artober is Senshi from #DeliciousInDungeon. I got into cooking this year and now I start grumbling narrations while I cook thanks to Senshi. #anime

A drawing of Senshi from Delicious in Dungeon

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Day 9 of #Artober is #DetectiveConan from #CaseClosed #Anime. I visited Japan earlier this year & a new DC movie came out so they were advertising it everywhere. I decided to give it a shot, watched it in Japanese w/ no Subtitles on Netflix, liked it and rewatched it w/ subtitles back in the states!

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Day 8 of #Artober is #ChainsawMan. As a lover of Evil Dead, id say this is like my favorite character design ever. I guess I just have a thing for Chainsaws haha. #anime

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Day 7 of #Artober is Okarun from #DanDaDan. Easily one of my favorite character designs this year. #Anime

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Skipping Day 5 (Osaka) and moving on to the Anime Block. Here's Soma Yukihira from Food Wars! I got into cooking this year so I watched cooking animes. Another cooking show will appear in this block too >.> #anime #artober #foodwars

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Day 4, the Portugal work off site! Unfortunately we mostly stayed in the resort hotel the entire trip so I didn't get to really experience Portugal as much as the other places, so this is more about what we did for work. I won an award!

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

“Sundown: the Vampire in Retreat” is a really funny weird Western Horror Comedy movie. A young Bruce Campbell is in it too!

Young Bruce Campbell in dorky looking clothes from Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat.

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

#TBBChat Thanks for these! I love answering questions haha. Im currently doing a Goodreads Giveaway for “Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!” You can enter here to potentially win 1 of 50 entries! www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/421898-oh-f-ck-dinosaurs

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

#TBBChat Q3 I like the idea of the Oni characters in Delicious in Dungeon. Just really big with weird horns is neat to me haha

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

#TBBChat Hey there! My name is Dave Bruno, and I’m a Creature Feature Horror writer who wrote “Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!”

“It’s loud, gory and surprisingly heartfelt-perfect for horror fans who like their creature features with bite.”

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Day 3, Portland! incorporated a lot of stuff into this one. Multonomah Falls, the Peculiarium, Raven's Manor, Biking, The Skeleton Key Museum, the Insectorium, Powell's Books, the shark from the coffee place we went to, the Portland sign, Voodoo Donuts, the LGBTQ+ community, got it all!

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Day 2 of #Artober, still on Travel from this year, is when I went to South Dakota to dig up Dinosaurs. I incorporated Wall Drug (IYKYK), the Buttes we dug at, Wild Bill Hickocks Guns and the Triceratops rib I dug up, among other fossils.

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

#HorrorWritersChat End. Thanks again for hosting this @erynmccee.bsky.social! My name is Dave Bruno, and you can come on down to Goodreads and enter a Giveaway for a chance to win 1 of 50 copies of my Dinosaur Horror Novel, just in time for Halloween! www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

I'm glad you asked! -pats the hood of a new car- You can go right here to this Goodreads link and enter for a chance to win 1 of 50 digital copies! Or if ya don't wanna wait, you can just buy it pretty much anywhere that sells books online. www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Day 1 of my #Artober list, Im doing places I traveled to for the first 5 days. Today is #Tokyo! I incorporated some #Sanrio characters based on my family, Shibuya Crossing, the Diver City Unicorn Gundam, and this awesome view I got of Mt Fuji behind a Torii gate.

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Last night for Spooky Season we watched Intruder, which was a great fun time. Probably one of the most horrificly gory murders I’ve seen in a horror movie (the saw to the face!) and also the funniest slasher ever haha

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Loving Silent Hill f so far. Combat is whatever (I just set it to Story Mode, I can’t be arsed lol) with Hard Puzzles (gonna do Lost on the next playthrough.) loving the weird story and cool setting and it makes me miss Japan haha.

Hinako standing in a room with red flowers

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Went to LA for the week for a work thing, as I was driving back to the Bay I saw a sign that said a stall was selling Bonsais. I had a Bonsai as a kid and really loved it and had been looking for a new one. So I got this little fella!

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

The Giveaway is going well! Really makes me happy to see, I was getting worried no one would find it. Seriously blown away by the amount of entries! Keep them coming, the giveaway is going for another month!

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

When we were in Portland I went to an Insect Sanctuary and got a pretty cool author photo for my next book that involves bugs.

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Hey #HorrorWritingCommunity, do you know any fun Horror Book Reviewers who would want to read a fun Creature Feature about a group of College Grads finding a Dino House in the mountains? Tag them here! Send them my way! I wanna make friends! #writersky #booksky #horrornovel #writercommunity

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Every year I like to do an Artober Drawing thing during October, but its my own list and my own rules because... I dont know, I said so, deal with it lol. Here's my proposed list I wanna do this year.

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Making of that cool drawing I did for my Giveaway. First I sketched an idea, then I colored it in black and white and put layers over the B&W to give it colors, then I added more lighting and used a Red blend to marry it all together.

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

#HorrorWritersChat Thanks for this! I'm Dave Bruno, my book "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!" is going to have a Goodreads Giveaway starting Sept25-Oct25 (just in time for spooky season!) First 10 people to subscribe to my account I'll personally draw you a Cretaceous Creep! Hope you enter the giveaway!

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Dave Bruno @scaredydave.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

#HorrorWritersChat Q3: I think with me, circling back to the previous question about Capitalist Irresponsibility, part of the horror of my book is CEOs going for "cheap popular tech" instead of quality stuff that works. Cut corners lead to dead bodies.

a dinosaur stalks someone hiding under a desk

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