Pauline Yates
@midnightmuser1.bsky.social
Award-winning author of horror and science fiction. BookFest/Aurealis/Shadows Awards winner. #amwriting
https://paulineyates.com
https://paulineyates.com
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Nice to see Of Beasts & Bones making its debut on the Best Sellers in Horror Collections & Anthologies this morning!
COMING APRIL 28, 2026 - it’s available now for pre-order.
Keep an eye out for more info!
🎉🖤📚😱
Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGLKYS91
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
COMING APRIL 28, 2026 - it’s available now for pre-order.
Keep an eye out for more info!
🎉🖤📚😱
Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGLKYS91
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
January 15, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Nice to see Of Beasts & Bones making its debut on the Best Sellers in Horror Collections & Anthologies this morning!
COMING APRIL 28, 2026 - it’s available now for pre-order.
Keep an eye out for more info!
🎉🖤📚😱
Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGLKYS91
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
COMING APRIL 28, 2026 - it’s available now for pre-order.
Keep an eye out for more info!
🎉🖤📚😱
Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGLKYS91
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
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I have two starter packs with speculative fiction publications - magazines, podcasts, and publishers. You can follow all or some from these lists.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I have two starter packs with speculative fiction publications - magazines, podcasts, and publishers. You can follow all or some from these lists.
1. bsky.app/starter-pack...
2. bsky.app/starter-pack...
1. bsky.app/starter-pack...
2. bsky.app/starter-pack...
Thank you so much 🙏
December 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Thank you so much 🙏
It's been a great year for new stories. Here's a link to my 2025 Publications and Awards Eligibility post. Thanks for the support. #writingcommunity #eligibilitypost
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2025 Publications and Awards Eligibility Post
Greetings, supporters and avid readers. I’m pleased to share my 2025 Publications and Awards Eligibility Post. This year, I tackled a variety of genres within the horror and dark speculative …
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November 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
It's been a great year for new stories. Here's a link to my 2025 Publications and Awards Eligibility post. Thanks for the support. #writingcommunity #eligibilitypost
paulineyates.com/2025/11/19/2...
paulineyates.com/2025/11/19/2...
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Of Beasts & Bones COVER REVEAL!
I can't wait for this to be in readers' hands! I'll complete edits over the next 2 weeks, then it's time to format, get blurbs, & share author info. Every story I read again during edits gets me pumped for 2026!
Love creature horror? You're going to love this book.🖤
I can't wait for this to be in readers' hands! I'll complete edits over the next 2 weeks, then it's time to format, get blurbs, & share author info. Every story I read again during edits gets me pumped for 2026!
Love creature horror? You're going to love this book.🖤
October 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Of Beasts & Bones COVER REVEAL!
I can't wait for this to be in readers' hands! I'll complete edits over the next 2 weeks, then it's time to format, get blurbs, & share author info. Every story I read again during edits gets me pumped for 2026!
Love creature horror? You're going to love this book.🖤
I can't wait for this to be in readers' hands! I'll complete edits over the next 2 weeks, then it's time to format, get blurbs, & share author info. Every story I read again during edits gets me pumped for 2026!
Love creature horror? You're going to love this book.🖤
Three's a charm! Thrilled to share that my poem 'Night Stalker' was selected for inclusion in the HWA Poetry Showcase XII. This is the third showcase I've featured in. Yay!!!
Out now: www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FTY9LNG7
Out now: www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FTY9LNG7
October 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Three's a charm! Thrilled to share that my poem 'Night Stalker' was selected for inclusion in the HWA Poetry Showcase XII. This is the third showcase I've featured in. Yay!!!
Out now: www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FTY9LNG7
Out now: www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FTY9LNG7
I'll handwrite initial ideas, or scenes I'm stuck on. Handwriting does seem to help free the creativity.
September 15, 2025 at 6:27 AM
I'll handwrite initial ideas, or scenes I'm stuck on. Handwriting does seem to help free the creativity.
Congrats, Matt 👏👏👏
September 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Congrats, Matt 👏👏👏
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New Releases for Your TBR
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September 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Thanks for including me! 🙏📖📚
September 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Thanks for including me! 🙏📖📚
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👀 Want a cover sneak peek?!?!? Of Beasts & Bones, the newest Inky Bones Press anthology coming in 2026, features horror stories with creatures & monsters that will haunt you and scare you to the bone. 😱🦴💀🖤
September 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
👀 Want a cover sneak peek?!?!? Of Beasts & Bones, the newest Inky Bones Press anthology coming in 2026, features horror stories with creatures & monsters that will haunt you and scare you to the bone. 😱🦴💀🖤
This is a masterclass collection. Check it out>>>
Pre-order links now up! This 20 story collection includes originals plus tales that have garnered 13 awards, shortlistings or competition places
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September 7, 2025 at 4:26 AM
This is a masterclass collection. Check it out>>>
This story just keeps giving and giving! Super thrilled to see my novella, Shattered, on the 2025 Ditmar Awards ballot. What an honour!!!! Congratulations to all the finalists in various categories. The full ballot is here: conflux.org.au/2025… If eligible, vote here: form.jotform.com/25235���
August 26, 2025 at 7:25 AM
This story just keeps giving and giving! Super thrilled to see my novella, Shattered, on the 2025 Ditmar Awards ballot. What an honour!!!! Congratulations to all the finalists in various categories. The full ballot is here: conflux.org.au/2025… If eligible, vote here: form.jotform.com/25235���
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Want a cover tease for OF BEASTS & BONES?!?👀
I'll be sharing one in my August 28th newsletter.
AND don't forget about the chance to receive 1 of 3 Killer Creatures Down Under e-books from Deborah Sheldon! (See pic for info.)📚
Get spooky with us:
tinyurl.com/InkyBonesPre...
I'll be sharing one in my August 28th newsletter.
AND don't forget about the chance to receive 1 of 3 Killer Creatures Down Under e-books from Deborah Sheldon! (See pic for info.)📚
Get spooky with us:
tinyurl.com/InkyBonesPre...
August 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Want a cover tease for OF BEASTS & BONES?!?👀
I'll be sharing one in my August 28th newsletter.
AND don't forget about the chance to receive 1 of 3 Killer Creatures Down Under e-books from Deborah Sheldon! (See pic for info.)📚
Get spooky with us:
tinyurl.com/InkyBonesPre...
I'll be sharing one in my August 28th newsletter.
AND don't forget about the chance to receive 1 of 3 Killer Creatures Down Under e-books from Deborah Sheldon! (See pic for info.)📚
Get spooky with us:
tinyurl.com/InkyBonesPre...
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I have a new story out in @castofwonders.org with wonderful narration by @danooli.com and hosting by @scribblejotter.bsky.social. This one is about how we deal (or not) with emotions in a family. And how we pass that damn behaviour on.
Cast of Wonders 646: As Brittle as Granite by Matt Tighe, narrated by Dani Daly, hosted by Amy Brennan and produced by Jeremy Carter
www.castofwonders.org/2025/08/cast...
www.castofwonders.org/2025/08/cast...
August 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I have a new story out in @castofwonders.org with wonderful narration by @danooli.com and hosting by @scribblejotter.bsky.social. This one is about how we deal (or not) with emotions in a family. And how we pass that damn behaviour on.
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I'm thrilled to share the list of contributing authors from OF BEASTS & BONES coming 2026! This is going to be a terrifying collection of short horror. I hope you're ready for it.🦴💀📕
August 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I'm thrilled to share the list of contributing authors from OF BEASTS & BONES coming 2026! This is going to be a terrifying collection of short horror. I hope you're ready for it.🦴💀📕
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Release date 6th October!!
IFWG Publishing is pleased to reveal the cover for Matt Tighe's upcoming horror fiction collection, Drowning in the Dark and Other Stories.
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#matttigle #horrorcollection #greathorrorwriting #upcomingtitle
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#matttigle #horrorcollection #greathorrorwriting #upcomingtitle
July 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Release date 6th October!!
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I can’t wait for Pauline’s story to be shared!!!! It’s a thrilling tale!
I'm excited to announce that my story was selected to feature in this forthcoming creature feature anthology from @robinknabel.bsky.social. Can't wait to share it with you!!
I'm thrilled to share the official title of the upcoming creature feature anthology!!!!
July 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I can’t wait for Pauline’s story to be shared!!!! It’s a thrilling tale!
I'm excited to announce that my story was selected to feature in this forthcoming creature feature anthology from @robinknabel.bsky.social. Can't wait to share it with you!!
I'm thrilled to share the official title of the upcoming creature feature anthology!!!!
July 22, 2025 at 1:51 AM
I'm excited to announce that my story was selected to feature in this forthcoming creature feature anthology from @robinknabel.bsky.social. Can't wait to share it with you!!
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Book spotlights:
It is What it Isn’t Science Fiction Short Stories @shiggins.bsky.social
When Dark Waters Burn by @zenashapter.bsky.social science fantasy
My Hot Housemate - Susannah Hardy – romcom
The Connections We Keep by @midnightmuser1.bsky.social – Horror Short Stories
#ReadMoreAussieBooks
It is What it Isn’t Science Fiction Short Stories @shiggins.bsky.social
When Dark Waters Burn by @zenashapter.bsky.social science fantasy
My Hot Housemate - Susannah Hardy – romcom
The Connections We Keep by @midnightmuser1.bsky.social – Horror Short Stories
#ReadMoreAussieBooks
June 29, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Book spotlights:
It is What it Isn’t Science Fiction Short Stories @shiggins.bsky.social
When Dark Waters Burn by @zenashapter.bsky.social science fantasy
My Hot Housemate - Susannah Hardy – romcom
The Connections We Keep by @midnightmuser1.bsky.social – Horror Short Stories
#ReadMoreAussieBooks
It is What it Isn’t Science Fiction Short Stories @shiggins.bsky.social
When Dark Waters Burn by @zenashapter.bsky.social science fantasy
My Hot Housemate - Susannah Hardy – romcom
The Connections We Keep by @midnightmuser1.bsky.social – Horror Short Stories
#ReadMoreAussieBooks
Memories Don't Lie
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An engaging story of a young woman’s resilience and struggle as an orphan in search of answers in a genetically enhanced world.
***2024 Bookfest First Place Award - YA - Science Fiction; Genetic Engineering; Action/Adventure
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An engaging story of a young woman’s resilience and struggle as an orphan in search of answers in a genetically enhanced world.
***2024 Bookfest First Place Award - YA - Science Fiction; Genetic Engineering; Action/Adventure
June 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Memories Don't Lie
books2read.com/PYates-Memor...
An engaging story of a young woman’s resilience and struggle as an orphan in search of answers in a genetically enhanced world.
***2024 Bookfest First Place Award - YA - Science Fiction; Genetic Engineering; Action/Adventure
books2read.com/PYates-Memor...
An engaging story of a young woman’s resilience and struggle as an orphan in search of answers in a genetically enhanced world.
***2024 Bookfest First Place Award - YA - Science Fiction; Genetic Engineering; Action/Adventure
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See creators highlighted in HWA May Seers Table column:
@midnightmuser1.bsky.social, @justinkey.bsky.social, @tadethompson.bsky.social
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@midnightmuser1.bsky.social, @justinkey.bsky.social, @tadethompson.bsky.social
horror.org/the-seers-ta...
The Seers’ Table May 2025
May Seers’ Table, Kate Maruyama, Diverse Works Inclusion Committee
Geneve Flynn recommends:
Pauline Yates is the creative force behind the multi-award-winning science fiction novel, Memories Don’t...
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May 23, 2025 at 7:42 AM
See creators highlighted in HWA May Seers Table column:
@midnightmuser1.bsky.social, @justinkey.bsky.social, @tadethompson.bsky.social
horror.org/the-seers-ta...
@midnightmuser1.bsky.social, @justinkey.bsky.social, @tadethompson.bsky.social
horror.org/the-seers-ta...