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HD Beird @thebeird.bsky.social · 13h

#HorrorWritersChat Encore: "We hope you have enjoyed the show..." That was fun. Tell us in the Comments on THIS post what you're promoting on the road right now, putting the answers into this post with the hashtag: #HorrorWritersChat

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"We hope you have enjoyed the show..."

That was a great set you did tonight.
Come on out for an encore and tell us what work this tour's being done for.

COMMENT on this post with your self-promotion and use the hashtasg
#HorrorWritersChat
To help increase visibility, like, repost, quote post, and comment on the promos. Let's make it into a monster if we all pull together as a team...

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Hmm, change of pace (It Won't Be Long) And I'll Be Hating You, by Johnny Paycheck And it would just be about living with me "Shut up about the SEGA Saturn, HD! It's been thirty years! It's a dying medium!" Cause I'll not shut up about it Or The Hobbit Trilogy #HorrorWritersChat

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HD Beird @thebeird.bsky.social · 13h

#HorrorWritersChat Question Four: “Lay down all thoughts Surrender to the void It is shining…” Conversely, what would the plot be for a horror story from you based on a particular piece of music?

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Question Four
“Lay down all thoughts
Surrender to the void
It is shining…”

Conversely, what would the plot be for a horror story from you based on a particular piece of music?
Quote post your answer and include the hashtag
#HorrorWritersChat
NO self-promotion until the end.
Don’t harsh the mellow, man…
Like, share, comment, and make this go viral.

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🤔 Right KMFDM trapped in a building with robot killer going after their record label Death Machine meets Phantom of the Park It'll be a sequel to a film where the murder bot went after a military band on an army base SCREW LOOSE 2 Tagline; "This time, it's personnel!" #HorrorWritersChat

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HD Beird @thebeird.bsky.social · 13h

#HorrorWritersChat Question Three: “No matter how he tried, he could not break free And the worms ate into his brain…” Pitch me a story where you pair up a musician of your choice in a horror tale of your choosing.

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Question Three
“No matter how he tried, he could not break free
And the worms ate into his brain…”

Pitch me a story where you pair up a musician of your choice in a horror tale of your choosing.
Quote post your answer and include the hashtag
#HorrorWritersChat
NO self-promotion until the end.
No one wants to hear that track these days…
Like, share, comment, and make this an earworm.

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Songs play a big part in all my books and I write them Well I write lyrics without music cause I have no musical talent I wrote a new song set today actually I have no idea if I'm good at it but I do so cause it's fun & it keeps the black dog from climbing on my back for a bit #HorrorWritersChat

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HD Beird @thebeird.bsky.social · 14h

#HorrorWritersChat Question Two: “Big black shape with eyes of fire Telling people their desire…” Does music play a part in your horror writing, and if so, how do you use it in the story?

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Question Two
“Big black shape with eyes of fire
Telling people their desire…”

Does music play a part in your horror writing, and if so, how do you use it in the story?
Quote post your answer and include the hashtag
#HorrorWritersChat
NO self-promotion until the end.
We don’t need that kind of feedback through the speakers…
Like, share, comment, and make this song an anthem.

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I'm HD Beird, everybody Wang Chung tonight Don't get the reference, well done You're young HD stands for Hypnotic Dancer, cause my fat ass in a groove puts one ina trance I write sci-fi horror filled with smarts, scares and smut I like trip hop, electronica & industrial metal #HorrorWritersChat

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James Ryan @jamesryan.bsky.social · 14h

#HorrorWriteresChat Question One: “All the best freaks are here Please stop staring at me…” This week, we’re asking about the music of the night, the songs on Lestat’s playlist, and all that jazz… Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and your favorite music to listen to.

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Question One
“All the best freaks are here
Please stop staring at me…”
This week, we’re asking about the music of the night, the songs on Lestat’s playlist, and all that jazz…
Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and your favorite music to listen to.
Quote post your answer and include the hashtag
#HorrorWritersChat
NO self-promotion until the end.
Don’t open with a bad song, man…
Like, share, comment, and make this a hit.

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James Ryan @jamesryan.bsky.social · 15h

Only an hour to go for this week's #HorrorWritersChat Join us for 4 questions, a chat, and some self-promo at the end,

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Write Horror?
Join us for four questions, a chat, and blatant self-promotion at the end.
Wednesday, September 30th
7 PM BST (UK) / 2 PM EDT (USA)
Questions will be posted by guest poster James Ryan
Search for the hashtag
#HorrorWritersChat

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Psycho Turtle @j43oftheftp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This is the most I’ve liked the Rock in years, maybe decades. Wonderful video message.

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ROH - Ring of Honor Wrestling @ringofhonor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Every hour until 3pm ET on the official ROH YouTube channel, we’ll release a FULL MATCH featuring PAC from AEW and the ROH archives. Today, we mourn. But we also celebrate his life, his passion, and the unforgettable moments he gave us.

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HD Beird @thebeird.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Thanks Kara NO HEROICS, ONLY HORRORS NO REASON, ONLY RECKONING NO SAVIOURS, ONLY SYSTEMS WELCOME TO THE COLONIES OF THE TWAINEARTH #writerslift #BookSky #Writersky #Authorsky #pretendpanel www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08W9KRT1...

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Kara Moon 🏴‍☠️💜⚓️ @karamoonauthor.com · 26/09/2026

#pretendpanel , it's that time again. Thanks for joining me this month. See you again with a brand new theme in October. September 26th: Freebie Saturday - post anything! #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts

#pretendpanel
a daily prompt tag hosted by @karamoonauthor.com
September 26th: Freebie Saturday!
Post anything you want e.g. plug something, acknowledge someone, ask a question
Please support your fellow #pretentpanel posters with replies, likes and reposts
New #pretendpanel questions every Friday and Saturday. Hop in any time!

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HD Beird @thebeird.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Sound? Really tortured metaphors Voice I've taken to writing dialogue phonetically Which will either be a stroke of brilliance to set apart my characters or will be a massive embarrassment 🤔 Nah I'll be alright Nobody's gonna read 'em anyways #pretendpanel

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Kara Moon 🏴‍☠️💜⚓️ @karamoonauthor.com · 25/09/2026

A bit of a change of speed today #pretendpanel - to cap off our month of questions around sound and audio, show me... September 25th: Snippet share - how do you depict sound and/or voice? #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts

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September 25th:
Snippet share - how do you depict sound and/or voice?
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New #pretendpanel questions every Friday and Saturday. Hop in any time!

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Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Thanks for joining us for the first (fictional) Horror Writers Chat Conference! Once you’ve answered the questions and interacted, share your promo with the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat IN THE COMMENTS on this post. Travel safely and don’t forget to keep in touch. Until next time...keep it spooky.

That’s it for this week. After you’ve answered the questions and interacted with other posts, it’s promo time. Comment on this post with your self-promotion and use the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat - To help increase visibility, please LIKE, REPOST, QUOTE POST, and COMMENT on the other promos. Background photograph (in duotone of red and black) of a hotel corridor leading to a door. The corridor is almost completely symmetrical.

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Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I thank Donovan from the Last Crusade 'Cause if I hadn't seen him age super fast in that movie as a four year old, I doubt I'd be as drawn to the macabre as I am now Sh-shit, that's quite a thing to see with little understanding of the world huh? #HorrorWritersChat

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It’s the FOURTH and FINAL DAY of the (fictional) Horror Writers Chat Conference. It’s award time, and ** drumroll ** you’ve won an award! Speech!! Speech!! Q4: #HorrorWritersChat - Who do you thank for helping you get this far in your horror writing career?

QUESTION FOUR. Who do you thank for helping you get this far in your horror writing career? Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO links or covers! Save your self promo for the outro (after answering the questions). Please LIKE, SHARE, and COMMENT on other posts.
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I'd sit next to Clive Barker Wouldn't even talk shop, I'd just like to have a chat with him I think he could tell me some cool stories and recommend some nice shops "I have such bargains to show you!" It'd be great, until I fuck it up mentioning Rawhead Rex Then SLAP! #HorrorWritersChat

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Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

DAY THREE of the (fictional) Horror Writers Chat Conference. It's time to set out your wares. Your books, your merch...but who is this sitting next to you? Q3: #HorrorWritersChat - Which Horror Writer (living or dead) would you share an author table with? Why?

QUESTION THREE. Which Horror Writer (living or dead) would you share an author table with? Why?
Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO links or covers! Save your self promo for the outro (after answering the questions). Please LIKE, SHARE, and COMMENT on other posts.
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It would be a seminar on travelling the world and those beyond to gain experiences that help with the creative process And uh, the Cenobites would be on it Free ride to Amsterdam! #HorrorWritersChat

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Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

DAY TWO of the (fictional) Horror Writers Chat Conference! You’re heading to a panel about your favourite horror subject. Q2: #HorrorWritersChat - What would your ideal horror conference panel be about? Who would be on that panel?

QUESTION TWO. What would your ideal horror conference panel be about? Who would be on that panel?
Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO links or covers! Save your self promo for the outro (after answering the questions). Please LIKE, SHARE, and COMMENT on other posts.

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Hi I'm HD Beird, astronauts are always looking down on me HD this week stands for Huh Duh? Just reacting to reality like I write sci-fi horror that covers comedy, eroticism, action and pretension Elevator pitch for my latest work? "Getting a tattoo done in Space Vatican" #HorrorWritersChat

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Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Glad you could make it! Welcome to the (fictional) Horror Writers Chat Conference 🖤✨ It’s DAY ONE and you’re in an elevator with other guests… Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, your horror, and give an "elevator pitch" for your latest horror book/WIP (Work In Progress).

QUESTION ONE. Introduce yourself, your horror, and give a one post elevator pitch for your latest horror book/WIP (Work In Progress). Quote post your answer and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat NO links or covers! Save your self promo for the outro (after answering the questions). Please LIKE, SHARE, and COMMENT on other posts.

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Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Write horror? Join #HorrorWritersChat Wednesday 23 September 2 pm (EDT-USA) / 7 pm (BST-UK) All horror writers from any time zone are welcome! Check out the graphic and COMMENT your guess for this week's theme. The winner gets the joy of knowing they guessed correctly. #AmWriting #HorrorSky

Write horror? Join us for four questions with chat and a promo opportunity Wednesday 23 September 7 pm BST (UK) / 2 pm EDT (USA). Questions will be posted by Co-Host Mary Wyrd - Search for the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat

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HD Beird @thebeird.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

To someone else? Well, come close to find out Closer than that Bit closer The answer be No #pretendpanel

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Kara Moon 🏴‍☠️💜⚓️ @karamoonauthor.com · 19/09/2026

I wonder what the range of answers will look like today. Tell me, #pretendpanel ... September 19th: Have you ever read your work aloud? #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts

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September 19th: Have you ever read your work aloud?
Please support your fellow #pretentpanel posters with replies, likes and reposts
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HD Beird @thebeird.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

God I'm such an old and one track minded millenial so riddled with hauntology that I thought you meant SEGA's console swansong Right Amnion is a one man show so; Paddy Considine as the Dweller Lost Witness is an erotica so I wouldn't dreamcast so as not to fetishise anyone 1/2 #pretendpanel

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Kara Moon 🏴‍☠️💜⚓️ @karamoonauthor.com · 18/09/2026

#pretendpanel Now's the time to tell us (if you have this) one of your potentially most ridiculous ambitions... (who me?) September 18th: Dreamcast your audiobook/radio dramatisation. #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts

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September 18th: Dreamcast your audiobook/radio dramatisation.
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Final Log: This Nest mourns these these corridors, and the tendrils whose hearts haven't been intertwined yet. The Nest laments Her cries. We will incubate another. Have you answered the questions? Got something to share? Promote below & share each others' posts! #HorrorWritersChat

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Final Log:

This Nest mourns these these corridors, and the tendrils whose hearts haven't been intertwined yet. The Nest laments Her cries.

We will incubate another.

Have you answered the questions?

Got something to share?

Promote below & share each others' posts!

#HorrorWritersChat

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My hand jolts towards their neck I can't stop it Through eyes no longer mine, I witness the paws attached to what was once my hand phase through flesh Pass thru bone like liquid Until I feel their nervous system entwine with the thing driving my motor functions Then I pull #HorrorWritersChat

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LOG 024: Father Hayward. She is nestled deep in my heart now. I can feel her tethers caressing every organ of my body. It's elysian. Take your answers to questions 2 & 3, and create your own parasite, starting with, "My hand jolts towards their neck. I can't stop it." #HorrorWritersChat

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LOG 024:

Father Hayward. She is nestled deep in my heart now. I can feel her tethers caressing every organ of my body.

It's elysian.

Take your answers to questions 2 & 3, and create your own parasite, starting with, "My hand jolts towards their neck. I can't stop it."

No links, covers, or self-promo!

Leave that for the end.

Quote the post & include the hashtag!

#HorrorWritersChat

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Duotoned artwork of Benny Kusnoto (Artstation link: https://www.artstation.com/bennykusnoto), featuring a work of body horror and parasite horror; a figure heavily contorted by a parasite growing from their head, mutating into fleshy appendages that stick onto a darkened hall like foliage.

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I would try and depict the loss of self Memory death, lack of control over instinct, empathy seen as a weakness Like a fascist But for the sake of keeping things fun, I'll say Brundlefly Sorry not sorry for the gif #HorrorWritersChat

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LOG 0017: Something... gestating... in... me... I can't- Parasites are also about the destruction of one's will. How do you, or would you, depict such a loss in your work? #HorrorWritersChat

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Something... gestating... in... me... I can't-

Parasites are also about the destruction of one's will. How do you, or would you, depict such a loss in your work?

No links, covers, or self-promo!

Leave that for the end.

Quote the post & include the hashtag!

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Duotoned artwork of Benny Kusnoto (Artstation link: https://www.artstation.com/bennykusnoto), featuring a work of body horror and parasite horror; a figure heavily contorted by a parasite growing from their head, mutating into fleshy appendages that stick onto a darkened hall like foliage.

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Body horror, because it gives people the chance to come up with some creatively gory stuff And in it's over-the-top nature, it can communicate and manifest the deep fear we all have of our bodies turning against us I have to face the fact that, one day, I'll have flat-arse 😱 #HorrorWritersChat

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LOG 009: 4th day on anti-biotics. No effect. A... colour. Bleeds into my dreams. What is happening to me? Parasites are an item of body horror, physical or mental. Which one do you prefer using, or would prefer using, in your work? Why? #HorrorWritersChat

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4th day on anti-biotics. No effect. A... colour. Bleeds into my dreams.
What is happening to me?

Parasites are an item of body horror, physical or mental. Which one do you prefer using, or would prefer using, in your work? Why?

No links, covers, or self-promo!

Leave that for the end.

Quote the post & include the hashtag!

#HorrorWritersChat

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Duotoned artwork of Benny Kusnoto (Artstation link: https://www.artstation.com/bennykusnoto), featuring a work of body horror and parasite horror; a figure heavily contorted by a parasite growing from their head, mutating into fleshy appendages that stick onto a darkened hall like foliage.

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Hi I'm HD Beird, always thought Sheeran was a prick and now I know HD stands for Happy Dance, which can't be because I sit down at discos I write science fiction horror full of violence, smut and humour It's like an overstuffed sandwich Fave parasite? Las Plagas! #HorrorWritersChat

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JCバスケス (JC Vazquez) 🇵🇷 🌎 @jc1986.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

LOG 004: Dr. Hayward. Sixth incision of the dislodged hernia. Fascinatingly resistant to all anti-bacterial experiments. It bleeds magenta upon opening. Incredible magenta. Tell us who you are, what do you write, and what is your favourite depiction of a parasite in horror? #HorrorWritersChat

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LOG 004:

Dr. Hayward. Sixth incision of the dislodged hernia. Fascinatingly resistant to all anti-bacterial experiments.

It bleeds magenta upon opening. Incredible magenta.

Tell us who you are, what do you write, and what is your favourite depiction of a parasite in horror?

No links, covers, or self-promo!

Leave that for the end.

Quote the post & include the hashtag!

#HorrorWritersChat

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Duotoned artwork of Benny Kusnoto (Artstation link: https://www.artstation.com/bennykusnoto), featuring a work of body horror and parasite horror; a figure heavily contorted by a parasite growing from their head, mutating into fleshy appendages that stick onto a darkened hall like foliage.

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Watch this video from Rebel. Link of the petition 👇👇👇 www.iamals.org/a4apetition/...

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HD Beird @thebeird.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I've never thought about If I did, and it was me doing it, I'd put on my best Richard Burton voice and go all ASMR Richard Burton, or Brian Hibbard #pretendpanel

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Kara Moon 🏴‍☠️💜⚓️ @karamoonauthor.com · 12/09/2026

#pretendpanel now I'm asking you as writers... September 12th: Do you have any plans to put your work into audio format? #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts

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September 12th: Do you have any plans to put your work into audio format?
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HD Beird @thebeird.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I've never listened to one But I dream about Tom Waits reading mine And stopping every two seconds to ask "what the f'ck is this?" #pretendpanel

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Kara Moon 🏴‍☠️💜⚓️ @karamoonauthor.com · 11/09/2026

#pretendpanel you can answer this as a reader/listener, writer, or both, but we will get more specific about audiobooks and your writing in the next question. September 11th: How do you feel about audiobooks? #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts

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September 11th: How do you feel about audiobooks?
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Eryn McCee @erynmccee.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#Horrorwriterschat thanks for being you. Share your promo, promo others, you know the craic. If you've not answered the questions yet, go back, do that, and then come and promo. Build the community you want to have.

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HD Beird @thebeird.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Tattoos Tattoos are super sacred in this current work A source of reverence and blasphemy And I think Tattoos are sexy as well so there's that, despite not having any myself Shit canvas 😑 #HorrorWritersChat