Amanda Headlee
@amandaheadlee.bsky.social
Horror writer. Gravel cyclist. Ice cream obsessed. 🦖🦕
Author of Till We Become Monsters.
THIS IS HOW A VILLAIN IS MADE is available now!
https://linktr.ee/amandaheadlee
Author of Till We Become Monsters.
THIS IS HOW A VILLAIN IS MADE is available now!
https://linktr.ee/amandaheadlee
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The transformation begins here.
This is How a Villain is Made is available now.
Enter your villain era and order your copy today—l!nk in bio.
#thisishowavillainismade #newrelease #bookstagram #booklaunch #transformation #womenempowerment #femalerage #psychological #horror #novella #inmyvillainera
This is How a Villain is Made is available now.
Enter your villain era and order your copy today—l!nk in bio.
#thisishowavillainismade #newrelease #bookstagram #booklaunch #transformation #womenempowerment #femalerage #psychological #horror #novella #inmyvillainera
Goodbye to a great actress 😎
(I’m wearing sunglasses because I’m
in mourning, David)
Catherine O’Hara is and will always be one of my all-time favorite actresses, and I was really hoping today’s news was just a hoax. I’m absolutely gutted to hear of her passing.💔
(I’m wearing sunglasses because I’m
in mourning, David)
Catherine O’Hara is and will always be one of my all-time favorite actresses, and I was really hoping today’s news was just a hoax. I’m absolutely gutted to hear of her passing.💔
January 31, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Goodbye to a great actress 😎
(I’m wearing sunglasses because I’m
in mourning, David)
Catherine O’Hara is and will always be one of my all-time favorite actresses, and I was really hoping today’s news was just a hoax. I’m absolutely gutted to hear of her passing.💔
(I’m wearing sunglasses because I’m
in mourning, David)
Catherine O’Hara is and will always be one of my all-time favorite actresses, and I was really hoping today’s news was just a hoax. I’m absolutely gutted to hear of her passing.💔
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An evening of fae noir, summoning spirits, and cupcakes with @acwise.bsky.social to celebrate the release of Ballad of the Bone Road.
This lovely event was hosted by Main Point Books.
#bookrelease #faenoir #cupcakes
This lovely event was hosted by Main Point Books.
#bookrelease #faenoir #cupcakes
January 28, 2026 at 1:24 AM
An evening of fae noir, summoning spirits, and cupcakes with @acwise.bsky.social to celebrate the release of Ballad of the Bone Road.
This lovely event was hosted by Main Point Books.
#bookrelease #faenoir #cupcakes
This lovely event was hosted by Main Point Books.
#bookrelease #faenoir #cupcakes
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Winterviews officially returns this week with back to back episodes! We'll kick things off with Amanda Headlee on Wednesday to talk about asexual representation in horror. Then Thursday, we'll invite Chris Panatier to talk all about nesting narratives! Make sure to come hang out with us!
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January 26, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Winterviews officially returns this week with back to back episodes! We'll kick things off with Amanda Headlee on Wednesday to talk about asexual representation in horror. Then Thursday, we'll invite Chris Panatier to talk all about nesting narratives! Make sure to come hang out with us!
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Asexual representation is something that I care deeply about and I'm so excited to get to interview my good friend and fellow ace author, @amandaheadlee.bsky.social on the subject for our first episode of the season. Join us Jan. 22nd at 8 PM EST.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcpA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcpA...
January 12, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Asexual representation is something that I care deeply about and I'm so excited to get to interview my good friend and fellow ace author, @amandaheadlee.bsky.social on the subject for our first episode of the season. Join us Jan. 22nd at 8 PM EST.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcpA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcpA...
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Behold the final guest list of Winterviews series 5! We've got a bevy of amazing sub-genres to discuss this winter including feminine rage, cosmic horror, Texas horror and haunted houses! The series begins on January 22nd with Amanda Headlee at 8 PM and the subject of ace horror!
January 6, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Behold the final guest list of Winterviews series 5! We've got a bevy of amazing sub-genres to discuss this winter including feminine rage, cosmic horror, Texas horror and haunted houses! The series begins on January 22nd with Amanda Headlee at 8 PM and the subject of ace horror!
The next Wondering, Wandering, and Writing issue is available on Substack!
L!nk in Bio
#wonderingwanderingwriting #newsletter
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#wonderingwanderingwriting #newsletter
January 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
The next Wondering, Wandering, and Writing issue is available on Substack!
L!nk in Bio
#wonderingwanderingwriting #newsletter
L!nk in Bio
#wonderingwanderingwriting #newsletter
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I'm back at The Lineup with my biggest list yet: the Best Horror Books of 2025!
So many fantastic horror books this year! 🖤☠️😱
the-line-up.com/best-horror-...
So many fantastic horror books this year! 🖤☠️😱
the-line-up.com/best-horror-...
December 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I'm back at The Lineup with my biggest list yet: the Best Horror Books of 2025!
So many fantastic horror books this year! 🖤☠️😱
the-line-up.com/best-horror-...
So many fantastic horror books this year! 🖤☠️😱
the-line-up.com/best-horror-...
The final edits on a new short story are done! I had so much fun writing this one. Very freeing… very freeing indeed.
December 8, 2025 at 3:31 AM
The final edits on a new short story are done! I had so much fun writing this one. Very freeing… very freeing indeed.
🖤A lovely little surprise!🖤
Thank you, @gwendolynkiste.bsky.social and @the-line-up.bsky.social, for including This is How a Villain is Made on your Best Horror Books of 2025 list!
I’m honored and delighted to be listed alongside so many other incredible authors!
Thank you, @gwendolynkiste.bsky.social and @the-line-up.bsky.social, for including This is How a Villain is Made on your Best Horror Books of 2025 list!
I’m honored and delighted to be listed alongside so many other incredible authors!
December 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
🖤A lovely little surprise!🖤
Thank you, @gwendolynkiste.bsky.social and @the-line-up.bsky.social, for including This is How a Villain is Made on your Best Horror Books of 2025 list!
I’m honored and delighted to be listed alongside so many other incredible authors!
Thank you, @gwendolynkiste.bsky.social and @the-line-up.bsky.social, for including This is How a Villain is Made on your Best Horror Books of 2025 list!
I’m honored and delighted to be listed alongside so many other incredible authors!
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Signed books & comics by @laurelhightower.bsky.social, @joerlansdale.bsky.social, @amandaheadlee.bsky.social, @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social, @jeffstrand.bsky.social, @katsilvaauthor.bsky.social, @owenkingauthor.bsky.social, & more! Try finding those on Amazon! vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com
Vortex Books & Comics Online Shop
The online component of Vortex Books & Comics, featuring signed copies from authors who have visited the physical store.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Signed books & comics by @laurelhightower.bsky.social, @joerlansdale.bsky.social, @amandaheadlee.bsky.social, @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social, @jeffstrand.bsky.social, @katsilvaauthor.bsky.social, @owenkingauthor.bsky.social, & more! Try finding those on Amazon! vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com
It’s still hard to believe this raw beauty has been out in the world for just over two months.
See l!nk in bio to get your copy.
See l!nk in bio to get your copy.
November 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
It’s still hard to believe this raw beauty has been out in the world for just over two months.
See l!nk in bio to get your copy.
See l!nk in bio to get your copy.
What happens when you bring together physicists, a folklorist, and a few horror authors — including @marysangiovanni.bsky.social, @toddkeisling.com, @johnlangan.bsky.social, @jrevolver.bsky.social, and me?
Venture to the brink of the Void this Saturday to find out…
tinyurl.com/mrxrrmjt
Venture to the brink of the Void this Saturday to find out…
tinyurl.com/mrxrrmjt
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
What happens when you bring together physicists, a folklorist, and a few horror authors — including @marysangiovanni.bsky.social, @toddkeisling.com, @johnlangan.bsky.social, @jrevolver.bsky.social, and me?
Venture to the brink of the Void this Saturday to find out…
tinyurl.com/mrxrrmjt
Venture to the brink of the Void this Saturday to find out…
tinyurl.com/mrxrrmjt
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youtu.be/YYF1vDk2K-w Another great Podcast: Coffee Fueled Stories. Michelle has had amazing guests such as @almakatsu.bsky.social, @amandaheadlee.bsky.social, and more. If you love fiction and coffee check it out. #fiction #coffee #coffeelovers #literature #books #reading #booklovers
Alma Katsu: Writer First, Genre After
YouTube video by Coffee Fueled Stories Podcast
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November 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
youtu.be/YYF1vDk2K-w Another great Podcast: Coffee Fueled Stories. Michelle has had amazing guests such as @almakatsu.bsky.social, @amandaheadlee.bsky.social, and more. If you love fiction and coffee check it out. #fiction #coffee #coffeelovers #literature #books #reading #booklovers
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Joy. I had the loveliest time yesterday signing copies of Where The Soul Goes @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social with my good friend, @amandaheadlee.bsky.social Surrounded by friends, laughter, and amazing horror books, I'm glad I was able to make the trip and get to see this amazing store.
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September 28, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Joy. I had the loveliest time yesterday signing copies of Where The Soul Goes @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social with my good friend, @amandaheadlee.bsky.social Surrounded by friends, laughter, and amazing horror books, I'm glad I was able to make the trip and get to see this amazing store.
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Yesterday at @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social was absolutely perfect! I had the joy of sharing a signing with one of my dearest friends, @katsilvaauthor.bsky.social. Huge thanks to @marysangiovanni.bsky.social and @briankeene.bsky.social for hosting us!
Grateful for the day spent with friends 🖤
Grateful for the day spent with friends 🖤
September 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Yesterday at @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social was absolutely perfect! I had the joy of sharing a signing with one of my dearest friends, @katsilvaauthor.bsky.social. Huge thanks to @marysangiovanni.bsky.social and @briankeene.bsky.social for hosting us!
Grateful for the day spent with friends 🖤
Grateful for the day spent with friends 🖤
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Signing today at @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social with @katsilvaauthor.bsky.social and @amandaheadlee.bsky.social! Come buy ALL THE BOOKS!!!
September 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Signing today at @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social with @katsilvaauthor.bsky.social and @amandaheadlee.bsky.social! Come buy ALL THE BOOKS!!!
TOMORROW! Join us at @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social where I’ll be signing This Is How a Villain Is Made, alongside the brilliant @katsilvaauthor.bsky.social, who will be signing her chilling new release, Where the Soul Goes.
#BookSigning #BlueSkyBooks #IndieAuthors #BookEvent #MeetTheAuthor
#BookSigning #BlueSkyBooks #IndieAuthors #BookEvent #MeetTheAuthor
September 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
TOMORROW! Join us at @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social where I’ll be signing This Is How a Villain Is Made, alongside the brilliant @katsilvaauthor.bsky.social, who will be signing her chilling new release, Where the Soul Goes.
#BookSigning #BlueSkyBooks #IndieAuthors #BookEvent #MeetTheAuthor
#BookSigning #BlueSkyBooks #IndieAuthors #BookEvent #MeetTheAuthor
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We're off to PA for my book-signing at @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social tomorrow with @amandaheadlee.bsky.social! Not super excited to be up this early driving but....we have breakfast corn dogs for the road!
September 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
We're off to PA for my book-signing at @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social tomorrow with @amandaheadlee.bsky.social! Not super excited to be up this early driving but....we have breakfast corn dogs for the road!
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We're going on a journey this weekend! Come hang out with me and @amandaheadlee.bsky.social @ @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social this coming Saturday from 1-3 PM! Make sure you check out our new books (This Is How A Villain Is Made and Where The Soul Goes)!
www.vortexbooksandcomics.com/events/kathe...
www.vortexbooksandcomics.com/events/kathe...
September 22, 2025 at 12:54 PM
We're going on a journey this weekend! Come hang out with me and @amandaheadlee.bsky.social @ @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social this coming Saturday from 1-3 PM! Make sure you check out our new books (This Is How A Villain Is Made and Where The Soul Goes)!
www.vortexbooksandcomics.com/events/kathe...
www.vortexbooksandcomics.com/events/kathe...
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🦖🔦NEW EPISODE🔦🦖 Is Jurassic Park a surprisingly feminist film, with our Final Girl Ellie symbolizing the reality check to male hubris? We think so!
Spotify
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Apple
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Spotify
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Apple
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September 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
🦖🔦NEW EPISODE🔦🦖 Is Jurassic Park a surprisingly feminist film, with our Final Girl Ellie symbolizing the reality check to male hubris? We think so!
Spotify
open.spotify.com/episode/2c90...
Apple
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
Spotify
open.spotify.com/episode/2c90...
Apple
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
The next Wondering, Wandering, and Writing issue is available on Substack!
tinyurl.com/588f75pu
#wonderingwanderingwriting #substacknewsletter #newsletter #thisishowavillainismade #inmyvillainera
tinyurl.com/588f75pu
#wonderingwanderingwriting #substacknewsletter #newsletter #thisishowavillainismade #inmyvillainera
Wondering, Wandering, and Writing - 8
The Era has begun...This is How a Villain is Made
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September 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The next Wondering, Wandering, and Writing issue is available on Substack!
tinyurl.com/588f75pu
#wonderingwanderingwriting #substacknewsletter #newsletter #thisishowavillainismade #inmyvillainera
tinyurl.com/588f75pu
#wonderingwanderingwriting #substacknewsletter #newsletter #thisishowavillainismade #inmyvillainera
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We're celebrating the release of Where The Soul Goes tomorrow! We're talking food, cooking, death, 80's music, asexuality and more! @amandaheadlee.bsky.social will be hanging out. Some other friends may show up, too! Come and hang out with us for a while! 8 PM EST!
www.youtube.com/live/6tNnZKh...
www.youtube.com/live/6tNnZKh...
September 8, 2025 at 11:24 PM
We're celebrating the release of Where The Soul Goes tomorrow! We're talking food, cooking, death, 80's music, asexuality and more! @amandaheadlee.bsky.social will be hanging out. Some other friends may show up, too! Come and hang out with us for a while! 8 PM EST!
www.youtube.com/live/6tNnZKh...
www.youtube.com/live/6tNnZKh...
This weekend is going to be spooktacular! 👻📚
Come hang out with me and a killer lineup of amazing authors at the FrightReads Book Festival — it’s all happening at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship, MD! You won’t want to miss this creepy-cool celebration of spooky bookish vibes.
Come hang out with me and a killer lineup of amazing authors at the FrightReads Book Festival — it’s all happening at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship, MD! You won’t want to miss this creepy-cool celebration of spooky bookish vibes.
September 8, 2025 at 12:53 PM
This weekend is going to be spooktacular! 👻📚
Come hang out with me and a killer lineup of amazing authors at the FrightReads Book Festival — it’s all happening at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship, MD! You won’t want to miss this creepy-cool celebration of spooky bookish vibes.
Come hang out with me and a killer lineup of amazing authors at the FrightReads Book Festival — it’s all happening at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship, MD! You won’t want to miss this creepy-cool celebration of spooky bookish vibes.
I’m completely speechless and overwhelmed with emotion this morning. I might just burst! Thank you all so much for your incredible support of my book, This is How a Villain is Made.
Today, it’s reached #1 in Kindle for Western Horror.
We’re in our villain era.
Today, it’s reached #1 in Kindle for Western Horror.
We’re in our villain era.
September 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM
I’m completely speechless and overwhelmed with emotion this morning. I might just burst! Thank you all so much for your incredible support of my book, This is How a Villain is Made.
Today, it’s reached #1 in Kindle for Western Horror.
We’re in our villain era.
Today, it’s reached #1 in Kindle for Western Horror.
We’re in our villain era.