J.L. DoomRona, Spooky Middle Grade Author 👻 🎃
@jldurona.com
Spooky middle grade author, Nintendo nerd, music and movie friend. #SCBWI #HWA. 🚫AI
Troupes are the ropes on which we joyfully swing!
Troupes are the ropes on which we joyfully swing!
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Song is Pumpkin Night from Lo-Fi Girl. Berge Sisters cover art by Blair Shedd #books #halloween #middlegrade
To those of my #frightclub friends who haven't seen Violent Night yet, you're in for a treat!
Join #FrightClub and post along Thursday's double feature starting with Violent Night (2022) at 10:00 PM ET. On Fandango at Home & Peacock.
Then join us at 12:05 AM ET for The Boulet Brothers’ Holiday of Horrors (2025). Available on Shudder.
You can't hide.
Then join us at 12:05 AM ET for The Boulet Brothers’ Holiday of Horrors (2025). Available on Shudder.
You can't hide.
December 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
To those of my #frightclub friends who haven't seen Violent Night yet, you're in for a treat!
Merry Christmas, friends! Look what my wife found for me!
LOOK AT WHO WROTE IT!
LOOK AT WHO WROTE IT!
December 26, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Merry Christmas, friends! Look what my wife found for me!
LOOK AT WHO WROTE IT!
LOOK AT WHO WROTE IT!
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Additional reminder, you've ALSO got 2.5 hours Eastern Standard Time for this today-only deal on A HAUNTED HISTORY OF INVISIBLE WOMEN...
Christmas Eve & A HAUNTED HISTORY OF INVISIBLE WOMEN is a Kindle Deal of the Day! 79% off! www.amazon.com/Haunted-Hist...
The historic tradition of telling Ghost Stories for Yuletide continues!
Our first-of-its-kind, Stoker-nominated book examines how we talk about women through ghost lore:
The historic tradition of telling Ghost Stories for Yuletide continues!
Our first-of-its-kind, Stoker-nominated book examines how we talk about women through ghost lore:
A Haunted History of Invisible Women: True Stories of America's Ghosts
Amazon.com: A Haunted History of Invisible Women: True Stories of America's Ghosts eBook : Hieber, Leanna Renee, Janes, Andrea: Kindle Store
www.amazon.com
December 25, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Additional reminder, you've ALSO got 2.5 hours Eastern Standard Time for this today-only deal on A HAUNTED HISTORY OF INVISIBLE WOMEN...
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Thanks Mary, and many festive greetings to you.
If anyone would like to make the better avquaintance of my malevolent arthropod sculptor, she is here.
And the story is set in the weary aftermath of New Year.
#HorrorWritersChat
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If anyone would like to make the better avquaintance of my malevolent arthropod sculptor, she is here.
And the story is set in the weary aftermath of New Year.
#HorrorWritersChat
payhip.com/b/58paC
Phengaris
There's something very wrong in Thurstrop Wood.Mark Warner never noticed it before. He's there to get away from his life, his ailing mother. Out of his head. Not to think about anything.Birds sing in ...
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December 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Thanks Mary, and many festive greetings to you.
If anyone would like to make the better avquaintance of my malevolent arthropod sculptor, she is here.
And the story is set in the weary aftermath of New Year.
#HorrorWritersChat
payhip.com/b/58paC
If anyone would like to make the better avquaintance of my malevolent arthropod sculptor, she is here.
And the story is set in the weary aftermath of New Year.
#HorrorWritersChat
payhip.com/b/58paC
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HORROR SUBMISSIONS OPEN 🔥
An anthology to honour the creator of #HorrorWritersChat, Matt aka MG Mason, is in the works.
Theme: CAMPFIRE HORROR FOR ADULTS
Deadline: 31st December 2025
See attached FAQ for details.
Please send any questions to @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social
An anthology to honour the creator of #HorrorWritersChat, Matt aka MG Mason, is in the works.
Theme: CAMPFIRE HORROR FOR ADULTS
Deadline: 31st December 2025
See attached FAQ for details.
Please send any questions to @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
HORROR SUBMISSIONS OPEN 🔥
An anthology to honour the creator of #HorrorWritersChat, Matt aka MG Mason, is in the works.
Theme: CAMPFIRE HORROR FOR ADULTS
Deadline: 31st December 2025
See attached FAQ for details.
Please send any questions to @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social
An anthology to honour the creator of #HorrorWritersChat, Matt aka MG Mason, is in the works.
Theme: CAMPFIRE HORROR FOR ADULTS
Deadline: 31st December 2025
See attached FAQ for details.
Please send any questions to @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social
Thanks, Mary!
My spooky middle grade series, The Berge Sisters, is perfect for the kid (or adult) in your life that likes snarky female leads with Tim Burton overtones!
www.jldurona.com
#horrorwriterschat
My spooky middle grade series, The Berge Sisters, is perfect for the kid (or adult) in your life that likes snarky female leads with Tim Burton overtones!
www.jldurona.com
#horrorwriterschat
December 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Thanks, Mary!
My spooky middle grade series, The Berge Sisters, is perfect for the kid (or adult) in your life that likes snarky female leads with Tim Burton overtones!
www.jldurona.com
#horrorwriterschat
My spooky middle grade series, The Berge Sisters, is perfect for the kid (or adult) in your life that likes snarky female leads with Tim Burton overtones!
www.jldurona.com
#horrorwriterschat
#horrorwriterschat
"Laaaast Christmas, I gave you my heart!
And I replaced it with a moldy potatooooo!"
Yeah IDK
"Laaaast Christmas, I gave you my heart!
And I replaced it with a moldy potatooooo!"
Yeah IDK
QUESTION FOUR
Write new lines for this song to make it (more) horror.
“Last Christmas, I gave you my heart…”
Warning: If you play the original song for inspiration, you’ll be Whammed. I don't make the rules. Be careful out there folks.
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I’ll post the outro in 10 mins #HorrorWritersChat…
Write new lines for this song to make it (more) horror.
“Last Christmas, I gave you my heart…”
Warning: If you play the original song for inspiration, you’ll be Whammed. I don't make the rules. Be careful out there folks.
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I’ll post the outro in 10 mins #HorrorWritersChat…
December 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#horrorwriterschat
"Laaaast Christmas, I gave you my heart!
And I replaced it with a moldy potatooooo!"
Yeah IDK
"Laaaast Christmas, I gave you my heart!
And I replaced it with a moldy potatooooo!"
Yeah IDK
Well, if it were Xmas, snow would probably be a thing!
The sound of a bustling crowd is a must.
And lights. Lights everywhere.
#horrorwriterschat
The sound of a bustling crowd is a must.
And lights. Lights everywhere.
#horrorwriterschat
Time to get festive #HorrorWritersChat
What three things would you include in a festive horror story to show the time of year without saying a specific holiday?
Think about the senses, scenes, and small details.
What three things would you include in a festive horror story to show the time of year without saying a specific holiday?
Think about the senses, scenes, and small details.
December 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Well, if it were Xmas, snow would probably be a thing!
The sound of a bustling crowd is a must.
And lights. Lights everywhere.
#horrorwriterschat
The sound of a bustling crowd is a must.
And lights. Lights everywhere.
#horrorwriterschat
I should say: I'm a sucker for ANY adaptation of A Christmas Carol #horrorwriterschat
a man in a suit and tie looks at the camera with a serious look on his face
Alt: a man in a suit and tie looks at the camera with a serious look on his face
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December 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I should say: I'm a sucker for ANY adaptation of A Christmas Carol #horrorwriterschat
By contrast, her older stepsister always breaks her phone, though it's usually a ghost/monster's fautl #Horrorwriterschat
Nothing must distract her from her studies. She's 12, and only has a phone because her mom made her 😆 #Horrorwriterschat
December 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
By contrast, her older stepsister always breaks her phone, though it's usually a ghost/monster's fautl #Horrorwriterschat
Cal, one of my two MCs, uses a CD player and huge old-school headphones to listen to music. She's tethered to them.
I'd get her an iPod, but I wouldn't DARE take away her cans! #HorrorWritersChat
I'd get her an iPod, but I wouldn't DARE take away her cans! #HorrorWritersChat
It’s a time of giving #HorrorWritersChat
QUESTION TWO
Give a gift to your favourite protagonist/antagonist.
Introduce your character.
Tell us what gift you’d give them.
How would they react?
QUESTION TWO
Give a gift to your favourite protagonist/antagonist.
Introduce your character.
Tell us what gift you’d give them.
How would they react?
December 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Cal, one of my two MCs, uses a CD player and huge old-school headphones to listen to music. She's tethered to them.
I'd get her an iPod, but I wouldn't DARE take away her cans! #HorrorWritersChat
I'd get her an iPod, but I wouldn't DARE take away her cans! #HorrorWritersChat
Hi, #HorrorWritersChat!
I'm J.L, and I write Spooky books for kids!
I don't read must holiday horror, but I DID just finish Dead Rising 4, which takes place between Black Friday and Xmas!
I'm J.L, and I write Spooky books for kids!
I don't read must holiday horror, but I DID just finish Dead Rising 4, which takes place between Black Friday and Xmas!
It’s that time again #HorrorWritersChat
QUESTION ONE
Introduce yourself.
Share the horror subgenres you write.
And recommend a festive season horror story you’ve enjoyed.
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Chat in the comments of fellow HWC posters!
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Save the self-promo links and self-promo images for the outro!
QUESTION ONE
Introduce yourself.
Share the horror subgenres you write.
And recommend a festive season horror story you’ve enjoyed.
---
Chat in the comments of fellow HWC posters!
---
Save the self-promo links and self-promo images for the outro!
December 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Hi, #HorrorWritersChat!
I'm J.L, and I write Spooky books for kids!
I don't read must holiday horror, but I DID just finish Dead Rising 4, which takes place between Black Friday and Xmas!
I'm J.L, and I write Spooky books for kids!
I don't read must holiday horror, but I DID just finish Dead Rising 4, which takes place between Black Friday and Xmas!
I'm on vacation, so I can FINALLY join #HorrorWritersChat
"I've been away from my children for FAR too long..."
"I've been away from my children for FAR too long..."
freddy krueger from a nightmare on elm street is holding a knife in his hand .
Alt: freddy krueger from a nightmare on elm street is holding a knife in his hand .
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December 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I'm on vacation, so I can FINALLY join #HorrorWritersChat
"I've been away from my children for FAR too long..."
"I've been away from my children for FAR too long..."
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#HorrorWritersChat see you in 4 hours!
Horror Writers,
'Tis the season to join #HorrorWritersChat
Bring your own snacks, beverages and festive horror brain for an hour of questions, prompts, and chat about writing horror.
Wednesday 24 December at 7 pm (GMT - UK time)
Hosted this week by @marywyrd.bsky.social
#HorrorSky #amwriting
'Tis the season to join #HorrorWritersChat
Bring your own snacks, beverages and festive horror brain for an hour of questions, prompts, and chat about writing horror.
Wednesday 24 December at 7 pm (GMT - UK time)
Hosted this week by @marywyrd.bsky.social
#HorrorSky #amwriting
December 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
#HorrorWritersChat see you in 4 hours!
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The "Deal of the Day" is, as advertised, a TODAY ONLY deal so if you're interested in ghost stories for Christmas and A HAUNTED HISTORY OF INVISIBLE WOMEN isn't already in your library or on your radar, please share, thank you!
www.amazon.com/Haunted-Hist...
www.amazon.com/Haunted-Hist...
A Haunted History of Invisible Women: True Stories of America's Ghosts
Amazon.com: A Haunted History of Invisible Women: True Stories of America's Ghosts eBook : Hieber, Leanna Renee, Janes, Andrea: Kindle Store
www.amazon.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The "Deal of the Day" is, as advertised, a TODAY ONLY deal so if you're interested in ghost stories for Christmas and A HAUNTED HISTORY OF INVISIBLE WOMEN isn't already in your library or on your radar, please share, thank you!
www.amazon.com/Haunted-Hist...
www.amazon.com/Haunted-Hist...
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Broken Dolls out now
December 21, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Broken Dolls out now
The Onion Looks Back At 'Home Alone'
YouTube video by The Onion
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December 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
"I hope that's not a hostage."
December 24, 2025 at 3:04 AM
"I hope that's not a hostage."
Probably too late to get a copy (or two) for your kiddos in time for Xmas, but here it is anyway!
Song is Pumpkin Night from Lo-Fi Girl. Berge Sisters cover art by Blair Shedd #books #halloween #middlegrade
December 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Probably too late to get a copy (or two) for your kiddos in time for Xmas, but here it is anyway!
Well now, I guess book 4 is now a gothic werewolf tale. Neat!
RE: brainstorming
RE: brainstorming
December 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Well now, I guess book 4 is now a gothic werewolf tale. Neat!
RE: brainstorming
RE: brainstorming
How only a few pen lines make dis HOW?
On December 21, 1990, Kindergarten Cop debuted in the United States. Here’s a drawing of Arnold Schwarzenegger on a Post-It note to mark the occasion!
December 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
How only a few pen lines make dis HOW?
Any friends making gothy iron-on patches? @leannareneehieber.bsky.social I KNOW you know someone 😆
December 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Any friends making gothy iron-on patches? @leannareneehieber.bsky.social I KNOW you know someone 😆
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#gameboy fans, you HAVE to check out a demo of this game. I liked it so much I bought it for my X7 cart ❤️*
*I'm in no way affiliated with it, I just like it a lot!
zeichigames.itch.io/cosmo-knight...
*I'm in no way affiliated with it, I just like it a lot!
zeichigames.itch.io/cosmo-knight...
Cosmo Knight ZiON (GameBoy Color) by ZeichiGames
A GameBoy Color Platform game.
zeichigames.itch.io
December 15, 2025 at 2:41 AM
#gameboy fans, you HAVE to check out a demo of this game. I liked it so much I bought it for my X7 cart ❤️*
*I'm in no way affiliated with it, I just like it a lot!
zeichigames.itch.io/cosmo-knight...
*I'm in no way affiliated with it, I just like it a lot!
zeichigames.itch.io/cosmo-knight...
The latest star is made!
December 16, 2025 at 3:04 AM
The latest star is made!
#gameboy fans, you HAVE to check out a demo of this game. I liked it so much I bought it for my X7 cart ❤️*
*I'm in no way affiliated with it, I just like it a lot!
zeichigames.itch.io/cosmo-knight...
*I'm in no way affiliated with it, I just like it a lot!
zeichigames.itch.io/cosmo-knight...
Cosmo Knight ZiON (GameBoy Color) by ZeichiGames
A GameBoy Color Platform game.
zeichigames.itch.io
December 15, 2025 at 2:41 AM
#gameboy fans, you HAVE to check out a demo of this game. I liked it so much I bought it for my X7 cart ❤️*
*I'm in no way affiliated with it, I just like it a lot!
zeichigames.itch.io/cosmo-knight...
*I'm in no way affiliated with it, I just like it a lot!
zeichigames.itch.io/cosmo-knight...