Lauren Simonis
@simonislauren.bsky.social
An indie Bookseller who is probably reading or writing something with ghosts
💀Querying a YA horror novel w/ bi + anxiety rep
She/her
💀Querying a YA horror novel w/ bi + anxiety rep
She/her
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Lauren Simonis
@simonislauren.bsky.social
· Feb 12
Well it’s official: I’m #amquerying again!
I’m sending out my YA horror with bisexual/anxiety rep about a girl who is trying to stop the monster in the woods from getting her brother all while being distracted trying to solve the cute new girl’s problems.
It’s Courtney Gould x YELLOWJACKETS
I’m sending out my YA horror with bisexual/anxiety rep about a girl who is trying to stop the monster in the woods from getting her brother all while being distracted trying to solve the cute new girl’s problems.
It’s Courtney Gould x YELLOWJACKETS
So turns out my writer brain is equal parts Laura and Erik…
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
So uh. Laura got mad enough about Erik's approach to his creative life that she wanted to devote an episode to Doing Some Psychology. What could go wrong!
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So uh. Laura got mad enough about Erik's approach to his creative life that she wanted to devote an episode to Doing Some Psychology. What could go wrong!
soundcloud.com/printrunpodc...
Episode 179—The Psychologisode
This week, Laura got mad enough at Erik’s approach to his creative life that she’s devoting an episode to psychoanalyzing him and his writing practices. What could go wrong!
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June 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
So turns out my writer brain is equal parts Laura and Erik…
Uh oh I think one of my short stories wants to be a full length novel 🫣
May 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Uh oh I think one of my short stories wants to be a full length novel 🫣
Hi I just finished @ceejthemoment.bsky.social’s American Rapture and IM NOT OKAY. But I think this is gonna be one of my favorite books of the year, if not all time.
May 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Hi I just finished @ceejthemoment.bsky.social’s American Rapture and IM NOT OKAY. But I think this is gonna be one of my favorite books of the year, if not all time.
Looks like I need to move up some books on my TBR (but I am currently reading American Rapture and OH BOY is it creeping me out)
The 2025 Splatterpunk Award nominees have been announced: www.briankeene.com/news/2025-sp...
2025 Splatterpunk Award Nominees — BRIAN KEENE
For Immediate Release: In 2017, bestselling authors Wrath James White and Brian Keene founded the Splatterpunk Awards. The awards honor superior achievement in the literary sub-genres of Splatterpunk...
www.briankeene.com
April 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Looks like I need to move up some books on my TBR (but I am currently reading American Rapture and OH BOY is it creeping me out)
This movie is SO FUN.
This week we take a much needed holiday with a loving family who are about to have a killer vacation in the GET AWAY (2024).
Another great selection from our producer, Sierra!
Have you seen this one, yet?
www.buzzsprout.com/104713/episo...
Another great selection from our producer, Sierra!
Have you seen this one, yet?
www.buzzsprout.com/104713/episo...
April 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This movie is SO FUN.
I have three stories officially drafted for my #horror motherhood anthology I’m writing. It’s strange to go back two years to when my son was an infant but I’m feeling really good about these pieces.
April 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I have three stories officially drafted for my #horror motherhood anthology I’m writing. It’s strange to go back two years to when my son was an infant but I’m feeling really good about these pieces.
Reposted by Lauren Simonis
All, most of you know by now what happened to me in February.
I've written an essay about this for @harpersbazaar.uol.com.br.web.brid.gy, and I hope you'll give it a read:
I've written an essay about this for @harpersbazaar.uol.com.br.web.brid.gy, and I hope you'll give it a read:
All The Women I Met in Jail
A law meant to help victims of domestic violence often results in their arrest. One woman details surviving abuse and the system that claimed to protect her.
www.harpersbazaar.com
April 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
All, most of you know by now what happened to me in February.
I've written an essay about this for @harpersbazaar.uol.com.br.web.brid.gy, and I hope you'll give it a read:
I've written an essay about this for @harpersbazaar.uol.com.br.web.brid.gy, and I hope you'll give it a read:
Update: first story has a first draft!
Uh oh
April 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Update: first story has a first draft!
Okay so I JUST finished Wake Up and Open Your Eyes. My thoughts:
- wtf did I just read!? (Complimentary)
- is @claymcleod.bsky.social okay!?
- this may be one of the most disgusting books I’ve read (also complimentary)
- if you like weird wtf horror and hate Facts News (👁️) you NEED to read this.
- wtf did I just read!? (Complimentary)
- is @claymcleod.bsky.social okay!?
- this may be one of the most disgusting books I’ve read (also complimentary)
- if you like weird wtf horror and hate Facts News (👁️) you NEED to read this.
I just started @claymcleod.bsky.social’s Wake Up and Open Your Eyes and I can already tell I’m in for a wild ride. Although I think I always am with his books (in the best way possible)
April 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Okay so I JUST finished Wake Up and Open Your Eyes. My thoughts:
- wtf did I just read!? (Complimentary)
- is @claymcleod.bsky.social okay!?
- this may be one of the most disgusting books I’ve read (also complimentary)
- if you like weird wtf horror and hate Facts News (👁️) you NEED to read this.
- wtf did I just read!? (Complimentary)
- is @claymcleod.bsky.social okay!?
- this may be one of the most disgusting books I’ve read (also complimentary)
- if you like weird wtf horror and hate Facts News (👁️) you NEED to read this.
Reposted by Lauren Simonis
Marginalized creators! Polish up those manuscripts, #DVPit returns October 2025 on bluesky with over 40 participating agents and editors! #booksky #writersky
April 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Marginalized creators! Polish up those manuscripts, #DVPit returns October 2025 on bluesky with over 40 participating agents and editors! #booksky #writersky
YOU GUYS I am having so much fun working on this horror motherhood anthology. I can’t remember I had this much excitement over an idea. #horrorwriter #writercommunity
April 15, 2025 at 11:28 PM
YOU GUYS I am having so much fun working on this horror motherhood anthology. I can’t remember I had this much excitement over an idea. #horrorwriter #writercommunity
Well I just got goosebumps at what I think will become the title story 😈
Uh oh
April 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Well I just got goosebumps at what I think will become the title story 😈
The sudden urge to write a collection of horror short stories based around motherhood IS SO STRONG #horrorbooks #amwriting
April 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The sudden urge to write a collection of horror short stories based around motherhood IS SO STRONG #horrorbooks #amwriting
I just started @claymcleod.bsky.social’s Wake Up and Open Your Eyes and I can already tell I’m in for a wild ride. Although I think I always am with his books (in the best way possible)
April 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I just started @claymcleod.bsky.social’s Wake Up and Open Your Eyes and I can already tell I’m in for a wild ride. Although I think I always am with his books (in the best way possible)
Reposted by Lauren Simonis
It is becoming unbelievably difficult to stay both informed and sane
April 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
It is becoming unbelievably difficult to stay both informed and sane
Anyone else get to the point that they’ve plotted out (in however much detail) their new WIP and it’s time to write but you’re too scared to start because what if you screw it up????
April 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Anyone else get to the point that they’ve plotted out (in however much detail) their new WIP and it’s time to write but you’re too scared to start because what if you screw it up????
The amount of times my husband asks genuine questions about how publishing works makes me so thankful I have a partner that supports my goal of being a published author.
April 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The amount of times my husband asks genuine questions about how publishing works makes me so thankful I have a partner that supports my goal of being a published author.
This episode was amazing in the way that we are all losing our minds together.
just recorded a truly unforgivable episode lol. we are sorry
April 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This episode was amazing in the way that we are all losing our minds together.
Good news guys the nausea is gone. I could cry I’m so happy Crawford won.
If you need me from now until Tuesday night/wednesday morning I’m too busy being nauseated and praying my fellow Wisconsinites vote for women’s rights.
April 2, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Good news guys the nausea is gone. I could cry I’m so happy Crawford won.
If you need me from now until Tuesday night/wednesday morning I’m too busy being nauseated and praying my fellow Wisconsinites vote for women’s rights.
March 31, 2025 at 4:23 PM
If you need me from now until Tuesday night/wednesday morning I’m too busy being nauseated and praying my fellow Wisconsinites vote for women’s rights.
I think it’s time for a Ghost Adventures rewatch. Starting from Season 1 Episode 1
a little girl is making a funny face while wearing a blue shirt with a leopard print .
Alt: a little girl is making a funny face while wearing a blue shirt with a leopard print
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March 31, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I think it’s time for a Ghost Adventures rewatch. Starting from Season 1 Episode 1
Happy opening day to all who celebrate.
And Go Cubs!
(But I *will* be asleep during the game)
And Go Cubs!
(But I *will* be asleep during the game)
March 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Happy opening day to all who celebrate.
And Go Cubs!
(But I *will* be asleep during the game)
And Go Cubs!
(But I *will* be asleep during the game)
Update: I know EXACTLY what this book is and I can’t wait to write about this anxious sophomore who wants to be an activist social media journalist.
Did I have a nightmare last night and shouted waking up myself and my husband?
Yes.
But it *did* spark opening lines to a book so I’m just gonna take that as a W and chase down whatever this book is.
Yes.
But it *did* spark opening lines to a book so I’m just gonna take that as a W and chase down whatever this book is.
March 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Update: I know EXACTLY what this book is and I can’t wait to write about this anxious sophomore who wants to be an activist social media journalist.