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Zephyr-driven Freelancer or Paul *Just Paul.
@fruittrees.bsky.social
When I'm not on here, I'm watching sports (college and professional), gaming, or reading.
Recently departed a (nearly) 30 year career for writing. Wish me luck or ask me anything!
#writing #fiction
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What's up?!
Inspired by my grandfather, who was a roving #reporter, I am starting my journey as a #writer.
My list of favorite authors include #christophergolden, #bradbury, #poe (duh), @stephenking.bsky.social, #barker, among a few others.
My principal lean-in is fantasy thriller or horror.
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Picked this up from the very excellent Ally Wilkes when we did our big event in London. A micro-collection featuring three creepy AF stories. If you haven't read Ally, or if you've only read her novels, make sure to pick it up! LONDON WEIRD by AV Wilkes.
November 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
www.cbsnews.com/news/sonder-... HA!
Backstory. Months before my trip to Boston, this company was charging me, DAILY, for a reservation that hadn't started.
Weeks later, I got it resolved, but not before including the CEO of Marriott and Expedia.
Seems like their business model was suspect.
Airbnb rival Sonder abruptly shuts down, orders guests to leave: "Our laptops were in plastic bags"
After Sonder said it was shutting down, one guest told CBS News he returned to his short-term rental to find his luggage in the hallway.
www.cbsnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Nah, I'm gonna tell my cats this is Diane Keaton, Bea Arthur, Michael Caine, and Gena Davis.
Gonna tell my kids this was Fleetwood Mac
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Hmmm, let's see: Skyrim - Special and Anniversary Edition, God of War, God of War, God of War II, God of War 3, God of War: Ragnorak, Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree, Bloodborne, Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Majora's Mask, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, and that's all that fits.
Requote what game this is for you
November 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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FREE BOOK

Critics say: "A sinister, dark tale that will compel you to turn the pages."

Amongst Demons by J. T. Atkinson is FREE for a limited time.

Get your FREE ebook here:
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07J... 

#thriller #read #horrorgeek #mustread #halloween #supernatural #horrorfans #booksky
October 28, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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FREE BOOK

Critics say: "A sinister, dark tale that will compel you to turn the pages."

Amongst Demons by J. T. Atkinson is FREE for a limited time.

Get your FREE ebook here:
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07J... 

#thriller #read #horrorgeek #mustread #halloween #supernatural #horrorfans #booksky
October 28, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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B&N list WAKE UP AND OPEN YOUR EYES as one of the Best Horror Books of 2025. It blows my mind that this book is still lingering ten months later since it first released. Means the world to me. Check out the complete list here: bit.ly/4nWTOYj @barnesandnoble.com @quirkbooks.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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The UK ebook of THE DEEP is 99p for the entire month of October! A great way to stock up for spooky season www.amazon.co.uk/Deep-Alma-Ka...
The Deep: We all know the story of the Titanic . . . don't we?
The Deep: We all know the story of the Titanic . . . don't we? eBook : Katsu, Alma: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Hey #author (s) #writer (s). What's the advantage of using Amazon to sell discounted e-books? Given the retailer's reputation, I'm wondering do they pay more? Or is it about reach?
From a moral standpoint, I try to support local first before Amazon.
Thanks!
October 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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It was a pleasure to be on Greg's podcast. Please give it a listen
@almakatsu.bsky.social is known for meticulously researched historical horror novels like THE HUNGER. But her new novel FIEND is set in the penthouses of present day New York City. Did Alma find the process different from writing historical fiction? (Spoiler: YES, very!)
youtu.be/CS8bOiF7jBk
Chthonica #12: Alma Katsu's FIEND!
YouTube video by Chthonica
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September 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Thrilled that my dark fantasy novels set in Noreela, beginning with British Fantasy Award-winning DUSK, will be re-released by @badhandbooks.bsky.social !! Sign up today for four doses of dark magic, sword and sorcery, and some of the darkest fantasy there is.
September 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I rarely wade into the space of political opinion. But the events of the past couple of weeks have concerned me.
Specifically in how callously some groups and public figures are denouncing the 1st Amendment. As one of the cornerstones of our Constitution, it saddens me.
September 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Sitting here, I’m struck by a memory from my childhood - “Dark Forces“ by Kirby McCauley. This unique anthology included my introduction to @stephenking.bsky.social - The Mist. It still influences my reading to this day.
Now, as an adult, I’m pondering a re-read.
Anyone else? #booksky
September 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Had a blast in #Boston. Well, mostly had a blast, given I attended two games at #FenwayPark that resulted in a sense of bewilderment.
Overall thoughts.
1. I love cannolis a bit too much.
2. Some of the local roasters price their coffee insanely.
3. Echoes of Ireland wherever I walked.
September 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In #Boston for the last day. Attended two games at #FenwayPark, tried locally roasted coffee, walked the #BostonCommons, and enjoyed another rewarding #Bovas cannoli.
Today, I’ve got a #BostonBeer tour, followed by a Tiki drink lunch with some Szechuan, before concluding the day with some Italian.
September 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I know this will stir up some conversation and responses, but I have to ask the following. If an established author is later to be found guilty of a legal or societal sin, does this invalidate their previous works?
August 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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If you write, you’re a writer. It’s that simple.
August 29, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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This new anthology based in the world of @stephenking.bsky.social's THE STAND has a killer list of contributors. @kundalinisteve.bsky.social & I are thrilled to have a short story in here—“The Boat Man.”

A plague and the fall of civilization are striking a nerve with readers. Gee...I wonder why. 🤔
August 29, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Decided to move away from #vampires, #werewolves, creepy houses, and #cannibalism. Traded it for "The Demonologist" by the late @andrewpyper.bsky.social.
#iamreading #books #booksky #horror #thriller
August 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Done with "The Grip of It: A Novel" by @jacjemc.bsky.social.
Great use of 1st-person and character development.
Having finished, I'm wondering if others have some suggestions. Else, I'll probably start looking into supernatural or paranormal novels.
#iamreading #books #booksky #horror #thriller
August 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Rarely do I like to vent on a platform like this. But here goes. Before booking a temporary room in a city, make sure it's not managed by a third party.
Booked a room through #VRBO only to find out it was managed by #MarriottHotels.
August 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Contributor copies have arrived of THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT: STORIES FROM STEPHEN KING’S THE STAND.

Thank you Stephen King, and to the editors Brian Keene and Christopher Golden.

Available August 19th and it includes my short story “Milagros,” where I take The Stand to Puerto Rico.
August 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
DAMNIT! I'm on the San Juans that day! LOL! FML.
-Enjoy, Seattle.
Seattle! Get ready to see me and @sadiehartmann.bsky.social talking about our books live on 11/6

Click here for all of the details and to register:
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August 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM