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James Ryan @jamesryan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tomorrow, 11 AM in LA, 1 PM in Memphis and New Orleans, 2 PM in New York, 7 PM in the UK: This week's #HorrorWritersChat Join us for 4 questions, a chat, and some self-promo at the end:

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hookland.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We were pylon pilgrims. Each transmission tower a sacred destination in the electric ley of the land. The Hum called us to walk to them, to move under their steel legs and into our temporary temples. We marched lines of electrical ecstasy. – Tattoo Labyrinth Dave #VOH

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hookland.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

For when they hold the Feast of the Archangels and they make much in their sermons of St. Michael defeating Satan, I ponder why so many churches resemble nothing other than forts. Angels and saints that need stone security against the world fail to impress me. – #CLNolan

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Stephanie Ellis @stephellis.bsky.social · 22h

The Cornfield Crone harvests walkers of furrowed paths, holds them sheaf-bound as they cry the necks with moonlight blades, #cleave the night with silver. #horrorprompt

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Stephanie Ellis @stephellis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Mother's Night (Rise of the Hare Witch) is slowly emerging from hibernation. For now, it's time to revisit the Weald and discover what went before. Music arrangement is by my talented son, Dylan Ellis @dullanmusic.bsky.social. #folkhorror #booksky #horror

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The Swamp Wytch @theswampwytch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

If you were blessed enough to attend @hookland.bsky.social @cultauthor.bsky.social talk last night at @treadwells-books.bsky.social , please share any photos or impressions from the evening! There are many of us who would have loved to have been there and wish to live vicariously through you. 💚

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hookland.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In a week, the last flower offerings of a lingering summer will be gone. Their spot taken with displays of corn maidens, apples and pears from local orchards. A celebration of harvest, of the turning of the year. From field, allotment and garden, a pagan dressing. – #DAKilroy

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Helen Whistberry @whistberry.northsky.social · 25/09/2026

Free shipping today only* at my inprint shop! www.inprnt.com/gallery/whis... *looks like today only but inprint is always kind of mysterious with their sales 😅

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Horror Tree @horrortree.com · 21/09/2026

📚 New Review: Ancestral by Ramsey Campbell Buried memories. Ancient magic. An unseen presence. And a boy who may have brought something home. @stephellis.bsky.social calls Campbell a master of "creeping dread and unseen horror." Read: horrortree.com/epeolatry-bo...

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hookland.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I visit neglected churches and abbeys often not out of holiness, but a desire to walk behind phantom monks, spectral nuns. If I feel closer to the numinous for treading in haunted footsteps, it is largely accidental. – #CLNolan

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Cynthia Pelayo @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

For PEOPLE, I wrote about haunted houses written by Latine authors. Includes novels by Leopoldo Goût, Isabela Livino, Juan Martinez, Vincent Tirado, Samanta Schweblin and more! 🖤 10 Haunted House Books by Latine Authors, Just in Time for Spooky Season (Exclusive) people.com/10-haunted-h...

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10 Haunted House Books by Latine Authors, Just in Time for Spooky Season (Exclusive)

‘Something Followed Us Home’ editor and author Cynthia Pelayo recommends 10 books by Latine authors that explore homes and other places where we may sleep as places of fear and dread

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Stephanie Ellis @stephellis.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Loved Edge-Lit yesterday. Especially as the wonderful Kayleigh Dobbs introduced me to favourite writer, Thomas Olde Heuvelt. (Totally fangirling in pic 😆 but I don't care). Darker Days is so good, you should all read it.

Picture of me, holding book Darker Days, with Thomas Olde Heuvelt 😁

Picture of Kayleigh Dobbs me, and Thomas Olde Heuvelt

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Horror Tree @horrortree.com · 19/09/2026

📚 New Review: Fitcher’s Bird by @angelaslatter.bsky.social Three sisters survived the fire. Years later, two disappear. @stephellis.bsky.social reviews this dark modern fairy tale from @titanbooks.bsky.social. Read: horrortree.com/epeolatry-bo...

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hookland.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The land withers. Autumn is told in both the fading scars of drought and the gathering mud. Hooklanders call this blurred border of days harbrim. A time whenthey know that mists are coming to eat certainty and monsters feast to fatten ahead of hibernation. – #DAKilroy, 1982

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hookland.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This is such a lovely thing to read, especially from one of my academic heroes.

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Stephanie Ellis @stephellis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Here's where I'll be when not milling around and getting lost at @britfantasysoc.bsky.social Fantasycon. Come and say hello 😊 (And yes, I'll be buying books. It would be sacrilege not to!)

Graphic of dark crimson leaved background for Fantasycon schedule.

Shows times Saturday 11th October - both
11 am
The Art of Embedding Genre Into Poetry
6pm
How Has Social Media Changed the Relationship Between Reviewer and Reviewee
See you there!
Steph
Author pic bottom right

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hookland.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Next week's Hookland talk is written and I just need to lose 20 minutes of material from it. Hopefully, this paragraph on the importance of folklore and re-enchantment will be retained. #Folklore #Reenchantment

Folklore is often the wild frontier of belief, the place where wonder may still live. Here be Woodwoses, here be Harrowhounds, the ghosts which whisper wisdom. We need this space. We ache for the sublime. For re-enchantment is an assertion of wonder and the numinosity of our relationships with landscape. Re-enchantment is an assertion of our collective ability to both imagine and experience better worlds. As a refusal of despair, as a lensing of hope. In re-enchantment we stop dreaming of inevitable apocalypse and find the permissive space to tell stories of hope.

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Demagogue Press & Qilin Press @paippolito.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

DJNA Contributor Announcement: @kcgrifant.bsky.social & Mason Lyle Morgan & E Senteio. 🐦‍⬛ ❤️ #booksky #read #horrorlit

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Alma Katsu (pre-order INCARNATE now! Coming Sept 22 in US) @almakatsu.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It's official: THE HUNGER is optioned to AMC & Ridley Scott, possibly for an upcoming season of The Terror. Hopefully we'll see an official announcement soon, but I couldn't wait

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C.M. Rosens @cmrosens.com · 14/09/2026

QUEER GOTHIC HORROR / BRITISH NEW WEIRD 🌈 📚 💙 😱 📚 🩸 📣 📚 THE CROWS is £1.99 on selected eBook platforms. THIRTEENTH is £1.99 on selected eBook platforms. THE DAY WE ATE GRANDAD is 99p until 30 Sept #Horror #QueerBooks #BookSky #DiscountBooks books.bookfunnel.com/pagham-on-sea

Screengrab of the Bundle with some of the books (not all) included: The Crows, Thirteenth, The Day We Ate Grandad, The Sussex Fretsaw Massacre & Other Stories (collected short stories plus novella), The Sussex Fretsaw Massacre (alone, novella) and The Reluctant Husband (novelette), and Overexposure (short story).

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Stephanie Ellis @stephellis.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Finished this today. Wonderful, wonderful book. And it crossed my mind that Moore's prose is akin to @cultauthor.bsky.social. A turn of phrase, a poetic take, took me back to Hookland, although I hope no Pope of Blades walks there!

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cultauthor.bsky.social @cultauthor.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

In re-enchantment we stop dreaming of inevitable apocalypse and find the permissive space to tell stories of hope.

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Horror Tree @horrortree.com · 12/09/2026

📚 New Review: Rituals in the Night Cryptids, ancient magic, a dark ritual, and a town called Odder. @stephellis.bsky.social reviews this YA horror from @crystallake.bsky.social. Read: horrortree.com/epeolatry-bo...

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hookland.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Those churches which act as stone bestiaries call me to visit. They are lithic libraries, places where my eyes and fingers can trace stories of wonder. In them I may meet the fabulous beasts I've dreamed about since childhood. They are gateways into folkloric joy. – #CLNolan

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hookland.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

During the years of the Iron-toothed Vampire panic in Ashcourt Necropolis, many tombs were disturbed by the curious, by gangs of teenage vampire hunters and rogue, defrocked priests. It's not unreasonable to dwell on what the possible consequences of those disturbances might be. – Brian Danbury

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Stephanie Ellis @stephellis.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Wrexham library's doing well! Picked up Alan Moore's latest, I Hear A New World. (The Great When was my Xmas book last year). 😊

Front cover of I Hear a New World by Alan Moore, shows city road in London with red double decker in the foreground, a black cab driving away. Colours of plum and gold.

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Misty Massey @mistymassey.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Calling on the BIPOC authors of horror, SF and fantasy - the award winning small press Mocha Memoirs is open for submissions all this month! Check out the guidelines here: mochamemoirspress.com/write-for-us/

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Write for Us

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hookland.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The post box at Oak Acre has gained a reputation as one those places where you can post a letter to a dead loved one and possibly receive a reply. The GPO investigated to see if someone in from the Father Christmas letters reply team had gone rogue, but the results haven't been publicly shared.

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SJ Townend @sjtownend.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

HORROR STORY CALL ALERT! Bag of Bones Press is back in action and after your darkest stories for our next paid, charity anthology. Working title: STUCK. Details can be found here: www.bagofbonespress.com/submission-c... Please like and share!

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Person Deeply Stuck in Thick Mud

ALT: Person Deeply Stuck in Thick Mud

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hookland.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

People talk of the 'Hookland Howl' – a feral cry heard in its forests and on the edge of its brined-marshes. Some say it's a mournful Woodwose, others claim it as angry Marsh Ape. Those who've heard the howl call it a 'shaking of the soul'. – George Kindred, 'Monster County, 1973

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Amber Hathaway, Little White Flowers author @amber-hathaway.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I have four books in the B&N pre-order sale: the large print editions of Little White Flowers and Hallowed Deadly Seeds, the hardcover edition of Hallowed Deadly Seeds, and the paperback of Our Tangled Roots. Link for LWF large print below. #HorrorWritersChat

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Hadassah Shiradski @dassawrites.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thanks for running this, Eryn! I have a gothic horror novella: In 1926, Rosalyn (aged 9) invents a game of royalty with her dormmates. When it takes over their lives and stopping isn't an option; Rosalyn must 'win' and be Queen. It.../escalates/. 👑🍀🔨 bookshop.org/p/books/what... 🖤 #HorrorWritersChat

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What Happened at Hawthorne House

Set in 1926, nine-year-old Rosalyn invents a new game to play with the girls she shares a dormitory with in the Hawthorne House Orphanage. Revolving around a Royal Court, their make-believe game quick...

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AC Cross @aaronccross.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thanks Eryn! Another great week for #Horrorwriterschat You can find my stuff on Amazon under A.C. Cross, on Patreon under aaronccross or my website at www.aaronccross.com I also could use a beta reader or two for a weird Western novella. Regardless, I always hunger eternally for feedback!

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AaronCCross

8/5/2026: Since I promised on social media, and we all know that social media promises are legally-binding, I'll be posting a new story under Stories every week in August. Moral of the story: don't...

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Samantha Bryant | She/her @samanthabwriter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thanks for another great #HorrorWritersChat You can find my horror at dangerouswhenbored.com/collections/... Stories from Shadow Hill is coming up on her one year release-a-versary and has more than one creepy childhood moment within her pages to go along with our theme.

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Horror Stories | Dangerous When Bored

Horror Stories by Samantha Bryant

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Vincent Lore [Coffee] @vincentlore.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#horrorwriterschat I am not physically well enough to promo any story in particular. Just look over my stuff on itchio if you haven't already. And please take care of yourselves. Good luck out there. vincentlore.itch.io

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Blair Shedd @onegemini.com · 09/09/2026

Thanks for hosting #horrorwriterschat! Um... #TheWorldsBetweenUs is out. It's a 200+ graphic novel set in the wild hills of VT. Magic and Horror. Americana and music. Having a book release party on the 25th in VT! onegemini.com/the-worlds-b...

THE WORLDS BETWEEN US
A Tale of Vermont Magic and Horror
...a monumental achievement. "
-Phil Hester, Eisner-nominated
The Wretch, Green Arrowe
"...a harrowing horror adventure...
- writer/artist Robert Hack, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Doctor Who
THE WORLDS BETWEEN US
by Blair Shedd
"Shedd made some magic bere...
- writer/artist Erik Burnham, Ghostbusters, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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THE WORLDS BETWEEN US is an original horror/fantasy graphic novel that follows Sara, a woman recovering from a deep personal tragedy, and Incindifel, a stranger from a magical realm, as they face a dark force that has tracked Incindifel to Earth, bringing legends and folklore of Vermont to terrifying life.
By writer/Wustrator Blair Shedd DOCTOR WHO, THE RAPTOR: APS, WITCHING SEASON, RICK AND MORTY, GHOSTBUSTERS).
For mature readers.

Seek it out at www.oneCremini.com

...a mounumental achievement."
- writer/artist Phil Hester, Eisner-nominated The Wretch, Green Arrow, Invincible Universe BOOK LAUNCH PARTY!
THE WORLDS BETWEEN US
THE WORLDS BETWEEN US
by Blair Shedd
Mature Readers
Fairlee Public Library
20 School St
September 25th, 2026 7pm-8:30pm
Vermont-based author/illustrator Blair Shedd (Doctor Who, Ghostbusters, The Raptor: FPS, Robotech, Rick and Morty, Legends of O%, Witching Season, Zombie Bomb) will be releasing a new mature readers horror/fantasy graphic novel, The Worlds Between Us.
Taking place in Fairlee, The Worlds Between Us follows Sara, a woman recovering from a deep personal tragedy, and Incindifel, a stranger from a realm of magic, as they face a dark force that has tracked Incindifel to Earth, bringing legends and folklore to terrifying life.
Join us for a moderated interview, audience O&A, and book signing. Books will be available for sale.
Light refreshments will be available.
Enjoy an evening of words, illustrations, local lore, and ghost stories.
LOOKING FOR?*
WHAT KIND OF BOOKS ARE WE
Fairlee
Public Library
www.fairleelibrary.com
www.oneGemini.com

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James Ryan @jamesryan.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#HorrorWritersChat Thanks, Eryn, for allowing this to play out... I'm getting better with the weekly Substacking; this one includes links to two recent short stories of mine online... jamesryanfiction.substack.com/p/going-on-t...

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Going On the Account: Prompt Attention

Why story prompts may be just what I need right now

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Mitch Miller ☆ 📼 @astramachina.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thank you for hosting, Eryn! And thank you #HorrorWritersChat for yet another killer Wednesday. All my books are 30% off on itchio this week, both horror and erotica: itch.io/s/200048/sss... Blue Circuits launches next month! Follow the page to stay updated: www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...

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A Book About Queer Workplace Situationships and Other Strange Phenomena

From Mitch Miller - A Book About Queer Workplace Situationships and Other Strange Phenomena

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Jacob Marsh - Author 🇨🇦 @jacobmarsh.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thanks for hosting, Eryn! I'm busy preparing for the Halloween season, but if anyone wants to see what I'm up to, you can check me out on Patreon: www.patreon.com/arcdirective Happy writing, everyone! #HorrorWritersChat

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The ARC Directive — Only knowledge can save you.

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Michelle Heller | Indie Horror Author @michelleheller.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thanks for hosting again! I especially love micro fiction :B. Nothing new yet, but I have a Tumblr now for my short stories and free eBooks on my BuyMeACoffee! linktr.ee/Michelle_Hel... #HorrorWritersChat

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Michelle_Heller | Linktree

An obscure cryptid that likes to tell spooky stories

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Dustin Pinney @markguyer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thank you! I got here late & flustered, but had fun. Crystal Lake Publishing announced my new project: The Craven Companion! Here’s more info & a full list of contributors, including Stephen Graham Jones, Grady Hendrix, and Mick Garris: www.patreon.com/MarkGuyer/po... #HorrorWritersChat

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The Craven Companion LIVES! | Dustin Pinney

For those who came in late: The Craven Companion is a nonfiction anthology of essays, penned by incredible horror writers, analyzing and cel

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Rami Ungar the Writer @ramiungarwriter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thanks Eryn! #HorrorWritersChat if you're in need of something dark and strange to read this spooky season, then check out "Rose!" It's the story of a woman turned into a plant/human hybrid. You can't get stranger than that! www.amazon.com/Rose-Rami-Un...

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The Last Something @thelastsomething.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thanks for a great #HorrorWritersChat I have a unique one this week. Here's a furry VRChat short film based on my story "Charlie's Losing It" youtu.be/AVkl8D0MRZk?...

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Charlie's Losing It by u/The_Last_Something adaptation || The Hunting Grounds Pilot Episode

YouTube video by The Storyhunter Pack

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Rosé Black (🍁🍂🍠🍎🍏🎃) @roseblack2222.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thanks for hosting #HorrorWritersChat again, Eryn. I just uploaded a short story featuring #SirenHead to The #ShadowBoxArchives. I don't think I got any of the lore wrong, so it should be okay to stay up. Also, I have two WIP. The first is the third part of My Grandparents' Farm and the second is

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Amanda M. Blake @amandamblake.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Erin says, if extreme horror is your thing, you might enjoy some of the obscene dolls that Annie keeps in her Dream House in IN THE DOLLHOUSE WE ALL WAIT. geni.us/DollHouseWeW... #HorrorWritersChat

Blonde doll in pink romper displays IN THE DOLLHOUSE WE ALL WAIT by Amanda M. Blake, a black cover with a broken doll face displaying a real human eye underneath a hole in the socket.

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