Amber Herbert
@amberherbert.bsky.social
(Mostly) horror and fantasy writer
Author of Lipstick Covered Magnet
Elder emo | Cinephile | Literary nerd
Amateur drummer | Horror aficionado
https://linksta.cc/@amberherbert
Author of Lipstick Covered Magnet
Elder emo | Cinephile | Literary nerd
Amateur drummer | Horror aficionado
https://linksta.cc/@amberherbert
As authors, we’re meant to build platforms. I get it. We need to be visible.
But only one tactic has ever worked for me: being unabashedly myself. I refuse to “sell out”.
Find what works for you, what’s sustainable, and own it!
But only one tactic has ever worked for me: being unabashedly myself. I refuse to “sell out”.
Find what works for you, what’s sustainable, and own it!
November 15, 2025 at 12:05 AM
As authors, we’re meant to build platforms. I get it. We need to be visible.
But only one tactic has ever worked for me: being unabashedly myself. I refuse to “sell out”.
Find what works for you, what’s sustainable, and own it!
But only one tactic has ever worked for me: being unabashedly myself. I refuse to “sell out”.
Find what works for you, what’s sustainable, and own it!
#writingcommunity: Where’s the strangest place your books have ended up?
Mine is the Colorado prison library. I used to send letters to a murderer.
Mine is the Colorado prison library. I used to send letters to a murderer.
November 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
#writingcommunity: Where’s the strangest place your books have ended up?
Mine is the Colorado prison library. I used to send letters to a murderer.
Mine is the Colorado prison library. I used to send letters to a murderer.
A great adaptation that includes the major plot beats and themes while elevating Shelley's work through originality and artistic flair. Also, Guillermo del Toro does an excellent job weaving in symbolism and emotional depth. Hardcore fans of the novel should approve.
FYI: Del Toro remains true to the core themes of Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN, while making changes that serve his style and a modern audience.
How Different Is Guillermo del Toro’s FRANKENSTEIN From The Original Novel?
Del Toro remains true to the core themes of Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN, while making changes that serve his style and a modern audience.
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November 9, 2025 at 11:06 PM
A great adaptation that includes the major plot beats and themes while elevating Shelley's work through originality and artistic flair. Also, Guillermo del Toro does an excellent job weaving in symbolism and emotional depth. Hardcore fans of the novel should approve.
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After a successful few years in films like SMILE and STRANGE DARLING, Kyle Gallner is writing and starring in his own monster movie.
Kyle Gallner Is Writing & Starring In His Own Monster Movie
After a successful few years in films like SMILE and STRANGE DARLING, Kyle Gallner is writing and starring in his own monster movie.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
After a successful few years in films like SMILE and STRANGE DARLING, Kyle Gallner is writing and starring in his own monster movie.
My October blog is live! It includes writing updates, Novel Writing Month goals, spooky read and watch lists, and my tentative November TBR.
#writingcommunity #booksky
#writingcommunity #booksky
October 2025 Wrap Up
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October 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM
My October blog is live! It includes writing updates, Novel Writing Month goals, spooky read and watch lists, and my tentative November TBR.
#writingcommunity #booksky
#writingcommunity #booksky
Annwyn revisions have begun, and I'm pleasantly surprised by the emotional and effective prose I stumbled into this morning.
Another fun tidbit: I usually avoid chapter titles but crafted some for Annwyn. My first chapter: What Was, Still Is, and Never Happened.
#writersky #fantasy
Another fun tidbit: I usually avoid chapter titles but crafted some for Annwyn. My first chapter: What Was, Still Is, and Never Happened.
#writersky #fantasy
October 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Annwyn revisions have begun, and I'm pleasantly surprised by the emotional and effective prose I stumbled into this morning.
Another fun tidbit: I usually avoid chapter titles but crafted some for Annwyn. My first chapter: What Was, Still Is, and Never Happened.
#writersky #fantasy
Another fun tidbit: I usually avoid chapter titles but crafted some for Annwyn. My first chapter: What Was, Still Is, and Never Happened.
#writersky #fantasy
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If you're a slasher fan seeking a new read for spooky season, look no further than Philip Fracassi's The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre.
#slashers #horror #booksky
#slashers #horror #booksky
The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre by Philip Fracassi
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October 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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My September blog is live! It includes writing updates, mention of the Colorado Gold conference, my read/watch list, and my tentative October TBR.
#writingcommunity #monthlywrapup #booksky #newsletter
#writingcommunity #monthlywrapup #booksky #newsletter
September 2025 Wrap Up
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September 30, 2025 at 6:09 PM
My September blog is live! It includes writing updates, mention of the Colorado Gold conference, my read/watch list, and my tentative October TBR.
#writingcommunity #monthlywrapup #booksky #newsletter
#writingcommunity #monthlywrapup #booksky #newsletter
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Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise in the new trailer for HBO Max’s IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, hitting screens this Halloween.
Bill Skarsgård Returns As Pennywise In New IT: WELCOME TO DERRY Trailer
Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise in the new trailer for HBO Max’s IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, hitting screens this Halloween.
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September 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise in the new trailer for HBO Max’s IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, hitting screens this Halloween.
When you're learning an instrument, it's best to work toward the music. I've done a fair amount of sheet work, but it took a while to find the first song I want to learn. It's ambitious but fun enough to keep me working toward my goal: Neck Deep's "In Bloom".
#drumming #poppunk #neckdeep
#drumming #poppunk #neckdeep
Neck Deep - “In Bloom” (Official Drum Playthrough)
YouTube video by rain uk
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September 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Today in the life of a full-time writer: Start with coffee and contemplation, realize your horror duology is a series of novellas you've been trying to force into novel-shaped packages, and listen to 2000s emo while solidifying your high fantasy's final draft revision plan.
#writersky #revising
#writersky #revising
September 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Today in the life of a full-time writer: Start with coffee and contemplation, realize your horror duology is a series of novellas you've been trying to force into novel-shaped packages, and listen to 2000s emo while solidifying your high fantasy's final draft revision plan.
#writersky #revising
#writersky #revising
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I guess I know what I'm buying next.
FYI: Fresh off a successful box office run, Zach Cregger’s WEAPONS is heading home with a Digital and physical media release - here’s when you can watch it.
Here’s When You Can Watch WEAPONS At Home
Fresh off a successful box office run, Zach Cregger’s WEAPONS is heading home with a Digital and physical media release - here’s when you can watch it.
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September 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I guess I know what I'm buying next.
I had the pleasure of reviewing Why I Love Horror, a collection of essays written by genre greats like @sgj.bsky.social, Tananarive Due, and @haileypiperfights.bsky.social. My post is one part review to three parts personal essay (it seemed appropriate).
#horror #booksky #bookreview #writersky
#horror #booksky #bookreview #writersky
Why I Love Horror: Essays on Horror Literature
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September 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I had the pleasure of reviewing Why I Love Horror, a collection of essays written by genre greats like @sgj.bsky.social, Tananarive Due, and @haileypiperfights.bsky.social. My post is one part review to three parts personal essay (it seemed appropriate).
#horror #booksky #bookreview #writersky
#horror #booksky #bookreview #writersky
Alright, folks! My new and improved newsletter is live. Sign up if you want to receive periodical updates or musings from yours truly.
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Newsletter
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September 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Alright, folks! My new and improved newsletter is live. Sign up if you want to receive periodical updates or musings from yours truly.
You can subscribe to my newsletters, reviews, or both. Whatever strikes your fancy.
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#writersky #newsletter #booksky #reviewer
You can subscribe to my newsletters, reviews, or both. Whatever strikes your fancy.
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My August blog is up! It includes writing project and life updates, my read/watch list (with star ratings), and my tentative September TBR.
My newsletter is currently being rebuilt. I'll post a link to the sign-up page once it's live.
#writingcommunity #monthlywrapup #booksky #newsletter
My newsletter is currently being rebuilt. I'll post a link to the sign-up page once it's live.
#writingcommunity #monthlywrapup #booksky #newsletter
August 2025 Wrap Up
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August 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
My August blog is up! It includes writing project and life updates, my read/watch list (with star ratings), and my tentative September TBR.
My newsletter is currently being rebuilt. I'll post a link to the sign-up page once it's live.
#writingcommunity #monthlywrapup #booksky #newsletter
My newsletter is currently being rebuilt. I'll post a link to the sign-up page once it's live.
#writingcommunity #monthlywrapup #booksky #newsletter
Bite-sized review: A decent craft companion to Stephen King's On Writing.
Full review: amberherbert.com/blog/zen-in-...
#writersky #writingcraft #bradbury #zenintheartofwriting
Full review: amberherbert.com/blog/zen-in-...
#writersky #writingcraft #bradbury #zenintheartofwriting
August 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Bite-sized review: A decent craft companion to Stephen King's On Writing.
Full review: amberherbert.com/blog/zen-in-...
#writersky #writingcraft #bradbury #zenintheartofwriting
Full review: amberherbert.com/blog/zen-in-...
#writersky #writingcraft #bradbury #zenintheartofwriting
Incredible partnership and budget spending by a gory reboot! If this wasn't enough to sell you on Toxic Avenger, there's something wrong with you.
#fangoria #toxicavenger #horror #nonprofit
#fangoria #toxicavenger #horror #nonprofit
THE TOXIC AVENGER To Wipe Out Medical Debt With Non-Profit Partnership
Macon Blair’s THE TOXIC AVENGER is set to mop up at least $5 million in crushing medical costs thanks to an inspiring new partnership between Cineverse and national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt.
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August 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Incredible partnership and budget spending by a gory reboot! If this wasn't enough to sell you on Toxic Avenger, there's something wrong with you.
#fangoria #toxicavenger #horror #nonprofit
#fangoria #toxicavenger #horror #nonprofit
If you haven't seen Weapons yet, you should absolutely get on that! It's one of the best horror films of the year, coming in at a personal second (after Sinners).
You can read my spoiler-heavy review here: amberherbert.com/blog/weapons...
#weapons #horror #filmsky #moviereview #zachcregger
You can read my spoiler-heavy review here: amberherbert.com/blog/weapons...
#weapons #horror #filmsky #moviereview #zachcregger
a shadow of a person running down a dark street
ALT: a shadow of a person running down a dark street
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August 19, 2025 at 10:35 PM
If you haven't seen Weapons yet, you should absolutely get on that! It's one of the best horror films of the year, coming in at a personal second (after Sinners).
You can read my spoiler-heavy review here: amberherbert.com/blog/weapons...
#weapons #horror #filmsky #moviereview #zachcregger
You can read my spoiler-heavy review here: amberherbert.com/blog/weapons...
#weapons #horror #filmsky #moviereview #zachcregger
Happy pub day to @chucktingle.bsky.social's Lucky Day! Check it out if you enjoy horror that doesn't shy away from the weird or emotionally profound.
#bookrelease #chucktingle #pubday #booksky
#bookrelease #chucktingle #pubday #booksky
@chucktingle.bsky.social never disappoints. When Lucky Day is gory, it's a macabre Rube Goldberg machine reminiscent of a Final Destination installment. But it's also about how we view our simultaneously insignificant and profound existences. Full review linked below.
#horror #bookreview #nightfire
#horror #bookreview #nightfire
Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle
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August 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Happy pub day to @chucktingle.bsky.social's Lucky Day! Check it out if you enjoy horror that doesn't shy away from the weird or emotionally profound.
#bookrelease #chucktingle #pubday #booksky
#bookrelease #chucktingle #pubday #booksky
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After the success of FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES, Warner Bros. is pulling the trigger on another sequel in the long-running horror franchise.
Rejoice! FINAL DESTINATION 7 Is Officially Happening
After the success of FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES, Warner Bros. is pulling the trigger on another sequel in the long-running horror franchise.
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August 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
After the success of FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES, Warner Bros. is pulling the trigger on another sequel in the long-running horror franchise.
Reposted by Amber Herbert
Peter Vincent, you're our hero. Celebrating 40(?!) years of FRIGHT NIGHT.
FRIGHT NIGHT At 40: Why Roddy McDowall’s Horror Ham Is Really A Radical Hero
Peter Vincent, you're our hero. Celebrating 40(?!) years of FRIGHT NIGHT.
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August 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Peter Vincent, you're our hero. Celebrating 40(?!) years of FRIGHT NIGHT.
My July blog is live! It features an honest look at my month-long break from writing and everything I learned during my hiatus. It also includes a list of new side quests, my read/watch list (with star ratings), and my tentative August TBR.
#writingcommunity #monthlywrapup #booksky #newsletter
#writingcommunity #monthlywrapup #booksky #newsletter
July 2025 Wrap Up
amberherbert.com
July 31, 2025 at 4:56 PM
My July blog is live! It features an honest look at my month-long break from writing and everything I learned during my hiatus. It also includes a list of new side quests, my read/watch list (with star ratings), and my tentative August TBR.
#writingcommunity #monthlywrapup #booksky #newsletter
#writingcommunity #monthlywrapup #booksky #newsletter