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J.W. Donley
@jwdonley.bsky.social
Writer, Editor, Graphic Designer, & Webmaster hurtling through life with devious glee
- Dark Forest Press LLC owner
- HamLit co-editor
- @HorrorTree.bsky.social crew
he/him
Get your copy of Vicar of Fists by @kaijupoet.bsky.social poet direct from DarkForestPress.com today!

#IndiePress #Bizarro
November 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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The Mourning Fields by @thedancerwrites.bsky.social is out tomorrow!

“...The Mourning Fields reimagine Greek myths to address love, obsession, lust, & harm. What’s most mesmerizing ... is its steadfast, moving undercurrent of kindness, something this world desperately needs.” - Sharma Shields
September 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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“In David Beaumier’s debut collection The Mourning Fields, fifteen shorts chart us on a course of divine and deft illumination.”
– HamLit Literary Journal

The Mourning Fields by @thedancerwrites.bsky.social comes out this Tuesday! Order your copy at your favorite independent bookseller.
#indiepress
September 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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'Fitting for its chosen pantheon of myth–and especially its particular namesake–The Mourning Fields illustrates many facets of desire.' – @chantireviews.com

The Mourning Fields by David Beaumier comes out next week!
September 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Do you want your book's interior to rival that of the big five? I can make that happen!

I've set anthologies, collections, novels, & financial non fiction as well as fantasy, horror, erotica, literary, bizarro, & more.

Check out my portfolio: JWDonley.com/services

#indiepublishing #bookdesign
September 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I'm starting a brand new series on Patreon.

Bedtime Stories with Ranger J.W.

Episode 1 out this Tuesday at 7:30pm Pacific time

www.patreon.com/posts/bedtim...
September 8, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I have a bit of room for new clients!

Do you want your book's interior to rival that of the big publishers? I can make that happen. I love making your words look amazing on the page.

Check out my portfolio at JWDonley.com/services

#indiepublishing #bookdesign
August 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Hey you.
Yeah, you.
You like spooky?
Good.
Come and see myself and seven other local horror authors read spooky summer stories.
This spookiness will happen at the Kirkland Arts Center this Saturday at 7pm.
I dare you to be there. >:)

#SeattleHWA @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social
August 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Come and see and many others at this spooky summer live reading event! Saturday, August 30th 2025 7-9:30pm
August 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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As foretold, here is the full cover reveal for David Beaumier's brand new collection, The Mourning Fields!

Look at how amazing it is!

Preorder links are coming soon. :)

The cover illustration & design were done by the esteemed @schism-art.bsky.social
Definitely check out their work.
August 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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It's coming! David Beaumier's new collection The Mourning Fields comes out 9/23 from Dark Forest Press LLC. I am so excited to share it with everyone. But first, here is a little teaser for the cover. Watch the socials tomorrow for the full reveal.

#covertease #darkforestpress #indiepublishing
August 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Are you an indie or small publisher? Then let me help you to put out the best book possible. With my formatting services, your words will look outstanding on the page.

Check out my portfolio here: jwdonley.com/services

#indiepublishing #smallpublishing #bookformatting
August 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Dark Forest Press has its own web store!!

That's right! You can get your DFP fix straight from the source! Plus, unlike ordering from the big Zon or anywhere else, you get some goodies as well.

Order some any of DFP's awesome titles today. You know you want to:

darkforestpress.com/shop/
July 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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DFP has a zine! Yes! A friggin Zine!

Get your copy of Scattered #1 today

darkforestpress.com/2025/07/18/s...
July 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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July 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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It's true. @stephenking.bsky.social has joined us as a contributing writer for @benjaminpercy.bsky.social's THE END TIMES. It's also true that, after the first 500 digital subscriptions, we're going to donate $1 from every subscription to @aclu.org. Reading matters. Freedom of speech matters.
July 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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The Vicar is approaching. Prepare yourselves and pre-order a copy of Vicar of Fists by @kaijupoet.bsky.social today.

amzn.to/4kEXqMd
books2read.com/u/me6XER

#VicarOfFists #supportIndie
July 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Vicar of Fists by the Wonderland Award winning author @kaijupoet.bsky.social , comes out next Tuesday! Pre-order anywhere books are sold.

#bizarro
July 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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This is limited to only the first 50 new members.

Monthly new fiction, tarot creativity boosts, & ephemera. Monthly chapter in @jwdonley.bsky.social 's serialized novel Project Fungal Punk.

www.patreon.com/darkforestpr...
July 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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“…with liberty and justice for all billionaires.”
July 5, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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The Vicar is coming. Protect the rectory!

Vicar of Fists by the Wonderland Award winning author @kaijupoet.bsky.social !

Out Tuesday, July 15th!

#supportindie #bizarro #vicaroffists
June 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM