jrblanes
@jrblanes.bsky.social
JR Blanes is the author of the upcoming novel, Portraits of Decay, from Ruadan Books. His short fiction has been published in Tales to Terrify, The No Sleep Podcast, Thirteen, among others. You can visit him at https://linktr.ee/jrblanes76
Unpopular opinion: Good Boy is a highly overrated film. Extremely one note.
December 1, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Unpopular opinion: Good Boy is a highly overrated film. Extremely one note.
Shelby Oaks had some good ideas, but in the end it doesn’t hold together
November 30, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Shelby Oaks had some good ideas, but in the end it doesn’t hold together
youtube.com/watch?v=NPeB... A very disturbing, but enjoyable film
BUGONIA | Official Trailer 2 | In Theatres Everywhere October 31
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November 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
youtube.com/watch?v=NPeB... A very disturbing, but enjoyable film
We are still accepting horror, thriller, true crime, paranomal, dark fantasy, and cryptid romance authors for the [Krampus' Secret Bookshop at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora, IL on December 6. 1/2 tables are $60, Full are $110. The event runs 11 - 4. email rob@smgpods.com #horrorwriters #events
November 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We are still accepting horror, thriller, true crime, paranomal, dark fantasy, and cryptid romance authors for the [Krampus' Secret Bookshop at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora, IL on December 6. 1/2 tables are $60, Full are $110. The event runs 11 - 4. email rob@smgpods.com #horrorwriters #events
I’m a big fan of Duncan Ralston and this one delivered some blood soaked fun.
November 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I’m a big fan of Duncan Ralston and this one delivered some blood soaked fun.
I watched a documentary on Chernobyl for Thanksgiving. Probably not a good choice for the holiday. How was your turkey day?
November 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I watched a documentary on Chernobyl for Thanksgiving. Probably not a good choice for the holiday. How was your turkey day?
Hey everybody! December 6th I'm going to be at the Krampus Secret Bookshoppe at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora selling my debut novel, Portraits of Decay. A Southern Gothic Horror Talke in the swampy bayous and eclectic city of New Orleans. What could be a better holiday gift? #horrorgift #horror
November 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Hey everybody! December 6th I'm going to be at the Krampus Secret Bookshoppe at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora selling my debut novel, Portraits of Decay. A Southern Gothic Horror Talke in the swampy bayous and eclectic city of New Orleans. What could be a better holiday gift? #horrorgift #horror
Less than a week away. Next Tuesday you should join me, Mariah Maria Haskins, John Joseph Ryan, Avram Lavisnky, and others as we bring Spring in the City with this Q&A. Also, pre-order a copy now at Ruadán Books
November 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Less than a week away. Next Tuesday you should join me, Mariah Maria Haskins, John Joseph Ryan, Avram Lavisnky, and others as we bring Spring in the City with this Q&A. Also, pre-order a copy now at Ruadán Books
New episode of Blood on the Typewriter today too. Great time to be a horror fan. Great authors. Great books. Great podcasts to listen to authors talk about their books. So glad I can listen to them during work
November 24, 2025 at 10:22 PM
New episode of Blood on the Typewriter today too. Great time to be a horror fan. Great authors. Great books. Great podcasts to listen to authors talk about their books. So glad I can listen to them during work
Check out
Jason's Weird Reads Talks To Authors. It's a great podcast and Amanda Headlee is an amazing author. He has a bunch of amazing guests. #podcasts #horrorpodcasts #horrorbooks
Jason's Weird Reads Talks To Authors. It's a great podcast and Amanda Headlee is an amazing author. He has a bunch of amazing guests. #podcasts #horrorpodcasts #horrorbooks
I had the incredible opportunity to chat with Amanda Headlee recently where we discussed space horror, creating your own mythos, female rage horror, and her book, This Is How a Villain Is Made. Listen wherever you download your podcasts. Links in comments:
November 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Check out
Jason's Weird Reads Talks To Authors. It's a great podcast and Amanda Headlee is an amazing author. He has a bunch of amazing guests. #podcasts #horrorpodcasts #horrorbooks
Jason's Weird Reads Talks To Authors. It's a great podcast and Amanda Headlee is an amazing author. He has a bunch of amazing guests. #podcasts #horrorpodcasts #horrorbooks
I've been struggling with a chapter in my WIP for about a week. I finally managed to work through it today. 1100 words later and I can finally move on. Woo-hoo!
November 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I've been struggling with a chapter in my WIP for about a week. I finally managed to work through it today. 1100 words later and I can finally move on. Woo-hoo!
Back in the top 100 in psychological horror on Amazon. Let’s see if we can get it in the top 50. If you have friends who enjoy Southern Gothic Horror then tell them about Portraits of Decay. Also, give it a review at Amazon, Goodreads, and anywhere else with reviews
November 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Back in the top 100 in psychological horror on Amazon. Let’s see if we can get it in the top 50. If you have friends who enjoy Southern Gothic Horror then tell them about Portraits of Decay. Also, give it a review at Amazon, Goodreads, and anywhere else with reviews
If you've read Portraits of Decay, I'd love to read your reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. Once again, thanks so much for buying the book and giving it a read.
November 23, 2025 at 4:20 AM
If you've read Portraits of Decay, I'd love to read your reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. Once again, thanks so much for buying the book and giving it a read.
Purchase at ruadanbooks.com, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble in paperbook, eBook kindle, or Audiobook. #horror #horrorcommunity #horrorfans #horrorbooks #books #read
November 23, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Purchase at ruadanbooks.com, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble in paperbook, eBook kindle, or Audiobook. #horror #horrorcommunity #horrorfans #horrorbooks #books #read
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If any US time zone folks can make it, this will be a good one!
Pre-order Spring in the City & join us 12/2 for an online launch party with 12 authors from the anthology!
Register now:
links.ruadanbooks.com/springparty
Featuring:
@jrblanes.bsky.social
@amandacecelia.bsky.social
@timlees.bsky.social
@mariahaskins.com
@thelatejonnypapers.bsky.social
#BookSky
Register now:
links.ruadanbooks.com/springparty
Featuring:
@jrblanes.bsky.social
@amandacecelia.bsky.social
@timlees.bsky.social
@mariahaskins.com
@thelatejonnypapers.bsky.social
#BookSky
November 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
If any US time zone folks can make it, this will be a good one!
Hey Northern Indiana Peeps. My novel, Portraits of Decay, got a little write up in the Herald Dispatch. #northern #indiana #laporte #michigancity #horrorbooks
www.lpheralddispatch.com/news/local/f...
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Former MC resident debuts horror novel
MICHIGAN CITY – Horror fans will be excited to know that a new book has hit the shelves, and it was even written by a former resident.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Hey Northern Indiana Peeps. My novel, Portraits of Decay, got a little write up in the Herald Dispatch. #northern #indiana #laporte #michigancity #horrorbooks
www.lpheralddispatch.com/news/local/f...
www.lpheralddispatch.com/news/local/f...
Santa is going to slay this year. Great time to buy my Southern Gothic Horror Tale, Portraits of Decay at this following X-Mas events:
December 6th @https://www.twobrothersbrewing.com/restaurants-roundhouse
11am-4pm
December 20th
www.mikerphonebrewing.com
12am-4pm
The gift that keeps killing!
December 6th @https://www.twobrothersbrewing.com/restaurants-roundhouse
11am-4pm
December 20th
www.mikerphonebrewing.com
12am-4pm
The gift that keeps killing!
November 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Santa is going to slay this year. Great time to buy my Southern Gothic Horror Tale, Portraits of Decay at this following X-Mas events:
December 6th @https://www.twobrothersbrewing.com/restaurants-roundhouse
11am-4pm
December 20th
www.mikerphonebrewing.com
12am-4pm
The gift that keeps killing!
December 6th @https://www.twobrothersbrewing.com/restaurants-roundhouse
11am-4pm
December 20th
www.mikerphonebrewing.com
12am-4pm
The gift that keeps killing!
Melt away those winter blues with a Speculative Fiction event celebrating this new anthology from Ruadan Books
Pre-order Spring in the City & join us 12/2 for an online launch party with 12 authors from the anthology!
Register now:
links.ruadanbooks.com/springparty
Featuring:
@jrblanes.bsky.social
@amandacecelia.bsky.social
@timlees.bsky.social
@mariahaskins.com
@thelatejonnypapers.bsky.social
#BookSky
Register now:
links.ruadanbooks.com/springparty
Featuring:
@jrblanes.bsky.social
@amandacecelia.bsky.social
@timlees.bsky.social
@mariahaskins.com
@thelatejonnypapers.bsky.social
#BookSky
November 20, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Melt away those winter blues with a Speculative Fiction event celebrating this new anthology from Ruadan Books
I want to thank Bookcellar for the amazing cookies.
November 20, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I want to thank Bookcellar for the amazing cookies.
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Chicago: Head over to The Book Cellar TONIGHT to see @jrblanes.bsky.social and get Portraits of Decay signed!
Event kicks off at 7 PM CT; don't miss it!
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#BookSky #Chicago
Event kicks off at 7 PM CT; don't miss it!
www.bookcellarinc.com
#BookSky #Chicago
November 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Chicago: Head over to The Book Cellar TONIGHT to see @jrblanes.bsky.social and get Portraits of Decay signed!
Event kicks off at 7 PM CT; don't miss it!
www.bookcellarinc.com
#BookSky #Chicago
Event kicks off at 7 PM CT; don't miss it!
www.bookcellarinc.com
#BookSky #Chicago
I suppose instead of always focusing on men’s masculinity, I try to show their femininity too. Once again, often its the flaws and desired of my characters that lead them to do monstrous things. Not sure this answers the question. #HorrorWritersChat
Well then, #HorrorWritersChat. What's an archetype anyway? I jest. We're all writers here... after alllllllll....
November 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I suppose instead of always focusing on men’s masculinity, I try to show their femininity too. Once again, often its the flaws and desired of my characters that lead them to do monstrous things. Not sure this answers the question. #HorrorWritersChat
JR Blanes. Horror. All the men in my stories are different, just like the women in my stories. But my characters tend to be flawed, as do people. #HorrorWritersChat
Here we go, #HorrorWritersChat!
Q1 has arrived. It's international men's day today, and I thought actually that's a good topic. Not the easiest one to build questions around, either. So if I do not hit the mark I am sure you will forgive me.
As usual, no links, no pitches, not till the end.
Q1 has arrived. It's international men's day today, and I thought actually that's a good topic. Not the easiest one to build questions around, either. So if I do not hit the mark I am sure you will forgive me.
As usual, no links, no pitches, not till the end.
November 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
JR Blanes. Horror. All the men in my stories are different, just like the women in my stories. But my characters tend to be flawed, as do people. #HorrorWritersChat
Just received my copy of Spring in the City with my story “Chicago.” Pre-Order your copy from ruadanbooks.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Just received my copy of Spring in the City with my story “Chicago.” Pre-Order your copy from ruadanbooks.com
youtube.com/watch?v=oySU... This was a real disappointment
BONE LAKE Official Trailer (2025) Horror, Thriller Movie HD
YouTube video by Trailer Feed
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November 18, 2025 at 2:09 AM
youtube.com/watch?v=oySU... This was a real disappointment