Alex (thebetterwithbooksclub)
@alexherod.bsky.social
Books, writing, horror, mental health.
Creative Writing PhD student (PT) & snr marketing manager (FT) at Salford Uni; counsellor.
Happy in water.
Manchester, UK.
She/Her
@thebetterwithbooksclub on t'other apps
https://linktr.ee/thebetterwithbooksclub
Creative Writing PhD student (PT) & snr marketing manager (FT) at Salford Uni; counsellor.
Happy in water.
Manchester, UK.
She/Her
@thebetterwithbooksclub on t'other apps
https://linktr.ee/thebetterwithbooksclub
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Write: flash+short fic, a novel, some zines. Tend towards horror, weird.
Study: creative writing PhD in therapeutic benefits of reading/writing in addiction recovery. [5 yrs sober]
Work: FT in uni marketing.
Pander to: 2cats1dog.
❤️: Films. Music. Books. Leopard print. Curious folk.
Write: flash+short fic, a novel, some zines. Tend towards horror, weird.
Study: creative writing PhD in therapeutic benefits of reading/writing in addiction recovery. [5 yrs sober]
Work: FT in uni marketing.
Pander to: 2cats1dog.
❤️: Films. Music. Books. Leopard print. Curious folk.
I loved this conversation -- nerding out about Doctor Sleep, recovery, horror and hope 🖤 Listen to the full episode and other great conversations on The Movie Method podcast 》》》
🩸 What if horror could heal us?
In the latest episode of 🎙️The Movie Method, “Haunted Recovery: Dr. Sleep,” we’re joined by the brilliant @alexherod.bsky.social to explore how fear, trauma, and storytelling intersect — and how horror can actually help us recover.
🎧🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/5miQ...
In the latest episode of 🎙️The Movie Method, “Haunted Recovery: Dr. Sleep,” we’re joined by the brilliant @alexherod.bsky.social to explore how fear, trauma, and storytelling intersect — and how horror can actually help us recover.
🎧🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/5miQ...
S3: Episode 3: Haunted Recovery: Dr. Sleep, Shadows, and the Strange Hope of Horror with Alex Herod
open.spotify.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I loved this conversation -- nerding out about Doctor Sleep, recovery, horror and hope 🖤 Listen to the full episode and other great conversations on The Movie Method podcast 》》》
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We are over halfway to the cap for short stories, still plenty of flash space at the mo 🦝
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June 6, 2025 at 10:52 AM
We are over halfway to the cap for short stories, still plenty of flash space at the mo 🦝
trashcatlit.com/general-subm...
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Huge congratulations to @alexherod.bsky.social - we're proud as punch and absolutely thrilled for her 🤩
We loved Trespasser, Singular and to see it get this recognition makes us very happy.
altcurrentpress.com/best-small-f...
You can read Alex's story here: trashcatlit.com/trespasser-s...
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We loved Trespasser, Singular and to see it get this recognition makes us very happy.
altcurrentpress.com/best-small-f...
You can read Alex's story here: trashcatlit.com/trespasser-s...
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May 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Huge congratulations to @alexherod.bsky.social - we're proud as punch and absolutely thrilled for her 🤩
We loved Trespasser, Singular and to see it get this recognition makes us very happy.
altcurrentpress.com/best-small-f...
You can read Alex's story here: trashcatlit.com/trespasser-s...
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We loved Trespasser, Singular and to see it get this recognition makes us very happy.
altcurrentpress.com/best-small-f...
You can read Alex's story here: trashcatlit.com/trespasser-s...
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Ahh thank you for capturing this @hugginscooper.bsky.social 💖
@alexherod.bsky.social collecting her very well
deserved award at the Horror Studies Now conference :) So proud of you! @horrorstudies.bsky.social
deserved award at the Horror Studies Now conference :) So proud of you! @horrorstudies.bsky.social
June 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Ahh thank you for capturing this @hugginscooper.bsky.social 💖
My workshop is today! Can't think of a better way to celebrate #internationalwomensday than writing weird words with weird women. My workshop - This Haunted House of Mine - is about how horror can help us understand ourselves (and be lots of fun to write!) 🖤
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Weird Women, our mini-programme exploring the strange and the eerie returns next month.
You'll find a series of writing workshops and an experimental electronic music session, all led by inspiring female artists.
https://buff.ly/3CuTy0t
You'll find a series of writing workshops and an experimental electronic music session, all led by inspiring female artists.
https://buff.ly/3CuTy0t
March 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
My workshop is today! Can't think of a better way to celebrate #internationalwomensday than writing weird words with weird women. My workshop - This Haunted House of Mine - is about how horror can help us understand ourselves (and be lots of fun to write!) 🖤
My current read: What Doesn't Kill Us by Ajay Close @saraband-books.bsky.social
Crime drama, 1970s Leeds & Bradford, and a feminist collective at the heart of the story. Enjoying this, looking forward to getting home so I can pit the kettle on and sit down with it ☕️📖
Crime drama, 1970s Leeds & Bradford, and a feminist collective at the heart of the story. Enjoying this, looking forward to getting home so I can pit the kettle on and sit down with it ☕️📖
March 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
My current read: What Doesn't Kill Us by Ajay Close @saraband-books.bsky.social
Crime drama, 1970s Leeds & Bradford, and a feminist collective at the heart of the story. Enjoying this, looking forward to getting home so I can pit the kettle on and sit down with it ☕️📖
Crime drama, 1970s Leeds & Bradford, and a feminist collective at the heart of the story. Enjoying this, looking forward to getting home so I can pit the kettle on and sit down with it ☕️📖
Pupper posts from @crobertcargill.bsky.social are bringing some much needed joy ❤️ Nyx 🐕
March 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Pupper posts from @crobertcargill.bsky.social are bringing some much needed joy ❤️ Nyx 🐕
Excited to be part of the Weird Women programme 🖤
My workshop - This Haunted House of Mine - is about using horror writing as self-exploration. No experience necessary, it will be a fun & supportive session. Sat 8 March 2-4pm. The other workshops look amazing 》》》
My workshop - This Haunted House of Mine - is about using horror writing as self-exploration. No experience necessary, it will be a fun & supportive session. Sat 8 March 2-4pm. The other workshops look amazing 》》》
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Weird Women, our mini-programme exploring the strange and the eerie returns next month.
You'll find a series of writing workshops and an experimental electronic music session, all led by inspiring female artists.
https://buff.ly/3CuTy0t
You'll find a series of writing workshops and an experimental electronic music session, all led by inspiring female artists.
https://buff.ly/3CuTy0t
February 8, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Excited to be part of the Weird Women programme 🖤
My workshop - This Haunted House of Mine - is about using horror writing as self-exploration. No experience necessary, it will be a fun & supportive session. Sat 8 March 2-4pm. The other workshops look amazing 》》》
My workshop - This Haunted House of Mine - is about using horror writing as self-exploration. No experience necessary, it will be a fun & supportive session. Sat 8 March 2-4pm. The other workshops look amazing 》》》
Further adventures in solo, sober gigging:
danced my tits off at Gogol Bordello & Dropkick Murphys tonight to the extent that my fitbit clocked it as mountain biking 😂
[Obligatory crap gig pic]
danced my tits off at Gogol Bordello & Dropkick Murphys tonight to the extent that my fitbit clocked it as mountain biking 😂
[Obligatory crap gig pic]
February 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Further adventures in solo, sober gigging:
danced my tits off at Gogol Bordello & Dropkick Murphys tonight to the extent that my fitbit clocked it as mountain biking 😂
[Obligatory crap gig pic]
danced my tits off at Gogol Bordello & Dropkick Murphys tonight to the extent that my fitbit clocked it as mountain biking 😂
[Obligatory crap gig pic]
Coop has chosen our next bedtime book: The Great Orme by @pauldcoombs.bsky.social 📚
February 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Coop has chosen our next bedtime book: The Great Orme by @pauldcoombs.bsky.social 📚
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#SaveThePCC
Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
Save The Prince Charles Cinema
The iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End future is under serious threat!
We are beyond disappointed that our landlords Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion Capital...
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
#SaveThePCC
Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
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📰| Manic Street Preachers: 'The band feels like something you can go into battle with against the world'
By Miranda Sawyer, @theguardian.com
#ManicStreetPreachers
By Miranda Sawyer, @theguardian.com
#ManicStreetPreachers
Manic Street Preachers: ‘The band feels like something you can go into battle with against the world’
As they release their 15th album, the Manic Street Preachers are as fired up as ever. They talk about tech bros, stealing hotel shampoo and four decades of combining friendship with being in a band
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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I liked it better when everyone was obsessed with the baby hippo
January 26, 2025 at 4:33 AM
I liked it better when everyone was obsessed with the baby hippo
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February grinds ever closer 🦝
We'll open for REPRINT subs of flash and short stories.
Springlike theme - can be super tenuous.
The essence of renewal and change, landscape, fresh starts, hope, lore and enchantment.
Guest reader @sarahkat.bsky.social 💚
trashcatlit.com/spring-2025/
#SubmissionCalls
We'll open for REPRINT subs of flash and short stories.
Springlike theme - can be super tenuous.
The essence of renewal and change, landscape, fresh starts, hope, lore and enchantment.
Guest reader @sarahkat.bsky.social 💚
trashcatlit.com/spring-2025/
#SubmissionCalls
January 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
February grinds ever closer 🦝
We'll open for REPRINT subs of flash and short stories.
Springlike theme - can be super tenuous.
The essence of renewal and change, landscape, fresh starts, hope, lore and enchantment.
Guest reader @sarahkat.bsky.social 💚
trashcatlit.com/spring-2025/
#SubmissionCalls
We'll open for REPRINT subs of flash and short stories.
Springlike theme - can be super tenuous.
The essence of renewal and change, landscape, fresh starts, hope, lore and enchantment.
Guest reader @sarahkat.bsky.social 💚
trashcatlit.com/spring-2025/
#SubmissionCalls
I just stumbled upon the Roseanne maga rap. What. I.... What. Can we not just keep sharing wonderful David Lynch stories and inspiree creativity? 😭
January 19, 2025 at 9:54 AM
I just stumbled upon the Roseanne maga rap. What. I.... What. Can we not just keep sharing wonderful David Lynch stories and inspiree creativity? 😭
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Reposted by Alex (thebetterwithbooksclub)
Well, fuck 💔 Thanks for everything, David ☕️
The visionary David Lynch is gone. There are no words. Rest in peace to an absolute original.
January 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Well, fuck 💔 Thanks for everything, David ☕️
Aaaaah LONDON this will be amazing
BODY HORROR w/ @hangsawoman.bsky.social
📅Starts Apr 17 📍 Brickworks Community Centre, N4 4BY
🎟️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/body-horro...
Our bodies are changing. Our stories are too...
Learn the gruesome art of body horror with acclaimed author Alison Rumfitt, & have your work published in a Comma eBook.
📅Starts Apr 17 📍 Brickworks Community Centre, N4 4BY
🎟️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/body-horro...
Our bodies are changing. Our stories are too...
Learn the gruesome art of body horror with acclaimed author Alison Rumfitt, & have your work published in a Comma eBook.
January 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Aaaaah LONDON this will be amazing
Missed parkrun yesterday as working so just did a chilly 5k near my house. Less fun but has set me up for a cosy afternoon of coffee and writing (and rewatching Criminal Minds as current comfort background) 👍Tempted to start a story set in the old mill building round the corner (Warwick Mill, 1907)
January 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Missed parkrun yesterday as working so just did a chilly 5k near my house. Less fun but has set me up for a cosy afternoon of coffee and writing (and rewatching Criminal Minds as current comfort background) 👍Tempted to start a story set in the old mill building round the corner (Warwick Mill, 1907)
The last three days = lots of sky moods 👌
January 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The last three days = lots of sky moods 👌
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Today our highlight from the winter pop-up is from @alexherod.bsky.social
We loved the voice in this relatable story, how the MC's mental health is explored so masterfully, and the humour used so precisely.
You might never see animals in the same way 🐄
trashcatlit.com/trespasser-s...
We loved the voice in this relatable story, how the MC's mental health is explored so masterfully, and the humour used so precisely.
You might never see animals in the same way 🐄
trashcatlit.com/trespasser-s...
January 8, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Today our highlight from the winter pop-up is from @alexherod.bsky.social
We loved the voice in this relatable story, how the MC's mental health is explored so masterfully, and the humour used so precisely.
You might never see animals in the same way 🐄
trashcatlit.com/trespasser-s...
We loved the voice in this relatable story, how the MC's mental health is explored so masterfully, and the humour used so precisely.
You might never see animals in the same way 🐄
trashcatlit.com/trespasser-s...
Waking up to new followers each morning 👍
Blocking them all because they're 🌽 bots 👎
Blocking them all because they're 🌽 bots 👎
January 7, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Waking up to new followers each morning 👍
Blocking them all because they're 🌽 bots 👎
Blocking them all because they're 🌽 bots 👎
Joined an online write together session this morning. The prompts were gentle and mindful, discussion warm and reflective. I have, inevitably, started a gross little body horror piece off the back of it 😂
January 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Joined an online write together session this morning. The prompts were gentle and mindful, discussion warm and reflective. I have, inevitably, started a gross little body horror piece off the back of it 😂