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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Frank and I have something extra special for the August 2026 feature. Please join me in welcoming USA Today bestselling author Craig DiLouie! We chat about his writing journey, and his latest novel, The Summer Fun Massacre. See my interview with Craig DiLouie on YouTube - youtu.be/PDwmpk04cp4

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Just in time for the weekend, we’re back with some great reading suggestions from Frank’s Haunted Book Society featured author A.P. Royal! The Fisherman by John Langan is available pretty much everywhere. The Interface Series by Mother Horse Eyes is available on Reddit - www.reddit.com/r/9M9H9E9/

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

It’s time once again for Frank’s Indie Insider! Today we have Frank’s Haunted Book Society featured author A.P. Royal sharing advice and anecdotes from his writing journey. frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com #supportindiehorror #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Frank’s Haunted Book Society is excited to welcome our July 2026 featured author A.P. Royal and his terrifying tales anthology, The Kaleidoscope! See the interview on YouTube - youtu.be/cgvfCLNTxxY #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

It’s time once again for Frank’s Indie Insider! Today we have Frank’s Haunted Book Society featured author Tony Del Degan sharing advice and anecdotes from his writing journey. frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com . . . #supportindiehorror #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie

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Bloody Disgusting @bloody-disgusting.com · 01/06/2026

Curry Barker's OBSESSION just made more money in its third weekend than its first two weekends at the box office, hitting $148 million worldwide. Weekend #1 - $17 million Weekend #2 - $23 million Weekend #3 - $26 million Now the #1 movie for Focus Features of all time.

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Frank’s Haunted Book Society is excited to welcome our June 2026 featured author Tony Del Degan and his occult horror novel Rusthook! See the interview on YouTube - youtu.be/RXji1MTCh_8 #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

For the May 2026 edition of Frank’s Indie Insider we’re chatting with author Konn Lavery about his indie publishing journey! Click the link below to head over to Frank’s Substack and read all about it! frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

New on Frank's Substack, reading suggestions from May 2026 Frank's Haunted Book Society featured author Alex Soop! open.substack.com/pub/franksha... #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Please join me in welcoming Blackfoot author Alex Soop and his Indigenous horror anthology, Whistle at Night and They Will Come as the Frank’s Haunted Book Society featured read for May 2026! frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

It’s time for a new Frank’s Indie Insider, and this time we’re grateful to have author Julie Hines sharing a little bit about her craft. Check it out! open.substack.com/pub/franksha... . . . #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

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Shane Kroetsch @shanekroetsch.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

I’ve had a lightly-subscribed-to newsletter for years, but I’ve finally made the move to Substack! Don’t worry, my latest post is free. Other stuff, like old man feet pics won’t be, but that’s a conversation for another time. shanekroetsch.substack.com

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Shane Kroetsch @shanekroetsch.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

For Clint, surviving the infection meant losing everything. Escaping the Storm now available! Find relevant links in my bio or go to ShaneKroetsch.com for more! . . . #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Please join me in welcoming The Seventh Terrace and the new Purgatorio anthology Noonday Demon as the March 2026 featured read for Frank’s Haunted Book Society! Follow Frank on Substack for updates and to join the subscriber-only chats - frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com

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Shane Kroetsch @shanekroetsch.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Into the Storm by Shane Kroetsch Find relevant links in my bio or go to ShaneKroetsch.com for more! #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Join me for my chat with the Frank’s Haunted Book Society February 2026 featured author Konn Lavery! We talk about his creative life and his dark fantasy novel Crystal Moth Conspiracy! youtu.be/GpAUhV5HIw4 #supportindieauthors #supportindiecreators #horrorfiction #darkfiction #horrorreads

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Shane Kroetsch @shanekroetsch.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Today is the day! Welcome to a slightly dystopian but slightly familiar version of Alberta! Escaping the Storm is now available on Amazon (paperback and ebook) and Kobo - shanekroetsch.com/index.php/bo...

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Join me for my chat with the Frank’s Haunted Book Society January 2026 featured author James Lurid! We talk about his creative life and his amazing novel Cold Keep Reprisal. www.youtube.com/@pencilonpap...

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Shane Kroetsch @shanekroetsch.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Escaping the Storm update. The cover is done. The manuscript is formatted, but still needs a quick proof before I upload and order a test copy. That may not happen until Monday, but I’ve learned to never say never. Stay tuned, kids. Here and at ShaneKroetsch.com, something I don’t share enough.

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Please join me in welcoming our featured author for January 2026, James Lurid, and his novel, Cold Keep Reprisal! Join the conversation on Substack (frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com), and follow @poppubcreative on Instagram and Facebook. #readindiehorror #supportindieauthors

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas! Joyful Yuletide! Happy Holidays! Oh, and here’s hoping for a peaceful and abundant 2026 for all. From your friends Frank the Haunted Book Bike, Decoy the Skeleton, and Shane the Real Life Human Person (not pictured).

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Shane Kroetsch @shanekroetsch.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Happy whatever holiday you choose to observe, in whatever way you choose to observe it. I hope it is filled with kind moments and understanding for you, and for those you care about.

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Join me for my chat with the Frank’s Haunted Book Society December 2025 featured author Marcus Hawke! We discuss his creative life, his life in general, and his amazing vampire tale set against the backdrop of New York City at Christmastime, You Can’t Take It With You. youtu.be/r-OLHMcyzl8?...

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Love first. For yourself and others. Always. These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com #creativelife #supportindiecreators #supportindieauthors #redbubble #lovefirst

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

I like cats and dogs more than people, don’t you? These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com #tellyourcatisaidpspsps #housepanther #tellyourdogisaidhi #creativelife #supportindiecreators #redbubble #indiehorror

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

I love reading books, don’t you? These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com #ilovereading #creativelife #supportindiecreators #supportindieauthors #redbubble #unreliablenarrator #ilovebannedbooks #indiehorror

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Got any old books? How about records? Bikes maybe? I like weird old things! These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com #creativelife #redbubble #booksky #vinyl #bikes

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

I like cats and dogs more than people. How about you? These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Maybe we’re only okay on the outside. Here are a few ways to share that with the world while supporting indie creators. These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Writers and readers and editors, oh my! Show your literary love this holiday season while supporting indie creators. These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

All good things do have to start somewhere. That somewhere is with you. No pressure? Support indie creators. Support people putting love into the world. These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Love first. Always. Support indie creators. Support people putting love into the world. These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

A few of the redacted statement designs featured in the Literary Collection! These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com #CreativeLife #SupportIndieCreators #unreliablenarrator #Ilovebannedbooks #RedBubble

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Shane Kroetsch @shanekroetsch.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

We’ve got something special (and festive) for the December 2025 edition of Frank’s Haunted Book Society! Welcome Marcus Hawke, and his novel You Can’t Take It With You! frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror #supportindiecreators

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Shane Kroetsch @shanekroetsch.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

I added something special to my archive. I reached out to my local library after seeing old copies of my books on the shelf, so offered to replace them with updated copies. So, I was able to get the old books back, all marked up with use and Marigold Library System stickers. They make me smile.

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Shane Kroetsch @shanekroetsch.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Read. Edit. Write. Read. Repeat. I know it’s only the 5th, but I’m on schedule. That goes for reading for Frank’s Haunted Book Society, for the final draft of Escaping the Storm before it goes off for edit, and beta reading a friend’s book, among other things.

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Shane Kroetsch @shanekroetsch.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

I signed up for the NYC Midnight Scary Story Challenge. The maximum word count is 400 words. First draft? 536 words. Somehow I got it down to 409 words. Now after a few minor changes it’s up to 428 words… Good thing I’ve still got a few hours to work on it. #scarystorychallenge

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Join me for my chat with the Frank’s Haunted Book Society October 2025 featured author Shelly Campbell! We talk about her creative life and her dark fantasy novel Gulf, the first book in the Dark Walker series. youtu.be/A8B1C6J7NU8

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

The first ever finale of Frank’s Haunted Book Society is only 5 days away! Subscribe at frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com for updates and to join the subscriber-only chat. . . . #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror #supportindieauthors #supportindiecreators #booksky

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

New redacted variant designs have just launched! See all designs, new and not so new, at the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - www.redbubble.com/people/poppu... . . . #CreativeLife #supportindiehorror #lovemelikemydemonsdo #indiehorror #stayspooky #stayweird #Redbubble #stillhere #booksky

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Read new books. Read old books. Read banned books. Read horror books. Read all the books. www.redbubble.com/people/poppu... . . . #readbannedbooks #readhorrorbooks #readspookybooks #readsmuttybooks #readindiehorror #supportindieauthors #supportindiecreators #whattoreadnext #creativelife

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Tell the world you’re an introvert without telling the world you’re an introvert! See more like I’d Love to Stay and Chat but I’m Lying on the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store! www.redbubble.com/people/poppu... . . . #CreativeLife #SupportIndieCreators #introvertlife #introverting

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

The October finale of Frank’s Haunted Book Society is fast approaching and we need a few questions for featured author Shelly Campbell! What have you always wanted to ask your favourite indie author? frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com #horrorbookclub #readindiehorror #loveindiehorror

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

I really am spookier than I look. I promise! These designs and more are part of the Stay Weird collection, have a look here - www.redbubble.com/people/poppu... . . . #CreativeLife #SupportIndieCreators #stayweird #stayspooky

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Good thing Decoy is just a plastic skeleton. For now… Frank’s Haunted Book Society launches on October 1st. Help us celebrate indie and small press horror here and on Substack! frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com #horrorbookclub #readindiehorror #loveindiehorror

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Frank’s Haunted Book Society is excited to announce our featured author and read for October 2025, Shelly Campbell and her novel Gulf (Dark Walker Series Book 1)! Subscribe for updates at frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com and follow here. #horrorbookclub #readindiehorror #loveindiehorror

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Ten new designs for the readers and writers out there have just been uploaded to the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store. It’s the Literary Collection! Yes, it’s about time! Have a look here - www.redbubble.com/people/poppu... . . . #CreativeLife #SupportIndieCreators

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Pencil on Paper @poppubcreative.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

NEW ITEMS now available in the I’M not OKAY and Love First collections. A portion of all proceeds from items sold in these collections will be donated to support mental health initiatives. www.redbubble.com/people/poppu...

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