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Stephanie Ellis
@stephellis.bsky.social
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Author, Elgin & Rhysling award-nominated poet, and reader.
Active Member HWA, member BFS
https://stephanieellis.org/
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Stephanie Ellis @stephellis.bsky.social · 3d
And now for something completely different. Perfect for Christmas, an alt history laced with humour and a number of dead bodies. This is Napoleonic Britain 1913.

Twiggy Voo?

mybook.to/TwiggyVoo

#FridayReads #booksky #cosycrime #althistory
Twiggy Voo? full cover. Shows a wintery woodland scene at night. In the foreground, a man stands in shadow, in the depths of the wood is a mansion.
stephellis.bsky.social
Recent read is @jamesbrogden.bsky.social's Dwimfolk. Highly recommend (especially if you like Alan Garner's work)
4/5
#booksky

Short review here www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Stephanie's review of The Dwimfolk
4/5: Read this in one sitting. A dark tale which touches on how society views those who live on its edge - shown in the microcosm of a village which borders an area few venture into (the Trod). As the...
www.goodreads.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
stephellis.bsky.social
Twiggy Voo?
Part of Winston Churchill's 'Resistance', Marie Lloyd is also invited to the country house party. Knowing they want her to sing in French - she's determined to refuse. Vive la révolution, oops, long live the revolution!

mybook.to/TwiggyVoo

#booksky #althistory #Christmas #cosycrime
Picture of music hall star Marie Lloyd c. 1900. She is wearing a lace-trimmed hat and dress with a lace collar. Her hair, forming long ringlets, is over one shoulder. Front cover of Twiggy Voo? novel. Wintry nighttime woodland scene in shades of white and blue. A man stands in shadow in the foreground looking towards a mansion in the distance.
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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catherinemccarthy.bsky.social
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andrechrissarge.bsky.social Andre Chris-Sargent (Open for commissions!) @andrechrissarge.bsky.social · 2d
More than liking other artists work, it's so important to repost it. Growing an audience is exceptionally hard -- the only reason I've seen any growth at all is through the endorsement of other artists.

Please, support your favorites by showing them off!
November 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
stephellis.bsky.social
New novel Twiggy Voo? features a variety of real life cast of characters. Including a younger Winston Churchill & his wife Clemmie, plus the muscleman Monte Saldo, the latter becoming the personal trainer to Winston for 'reasons' 😅

mybook.to/TwiggyVoo
#booksky #althistory #cosycrime #christmas
Picture of Monte Saldo, muscleman from early days of stage. He is standing, muscled arms folded, and wearing a leopard-print leotard. A young Winston Churchill, wearing three-piece suit and hat, is sat on a bench beside his wife to be - Clemmie. She is wearing a long dress and wide-brimmed hat. Image is black and white Front cover of Twiggy Voo? Wintery woodland scene in shades of blue and white. The shadow of a man in the foreground is looking towards a mansion buried in the trees in the distance/
November 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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saratantlinger.bsky.social
Hi all!

I am on the programming team for StokerCon 2026, and I’m happy to share a little guide we’ve put together on proposing panels. Whether you’re new to panels or have a lot of experience with them, we’re hopeful the tips here will be helpful.

www.stokercon2025.com/programming
PROGRAMMING | StokerCon 2026
www.stokercon2025.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
stephellis.bsky.social
And now for something completely different. Perfect for Christmas, an alt history laced with humour and a number of dead bodies. This is Napoleonic Britain 1913.

Twiggy Voo?

mybook.to/TwiggyVoo

#FridayReads #booksky #cosycrime #althistory
Twiggy Voo? full cover. Shows a wintery woodland scene at night. In the foreground, a man stands in shadow, in the depths of the wood is a mansion.
November 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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chaoticauthor.online
Finished listening to the audio book of this tonight by @stephellis.bsky.social

This really got under my skin. Might require a second listen.
A 5 star review for The Barricade by Stephanie Ellis This book really got under my skin. it felt at once quite familiar, but soon enough that all went out of the window and I gave up my usual attempts to try to work it all out - nothing is what it seems. At first it had a bit of a Fallout vibe, but as the story went on, mystery on top of the dystopia, and so many twists and turns added into the mix. Far from feeling confusing (as some reviews have said) this just added more layers to a seemingly unending mystery. The ideas and the execution are going to stay with me for a while. Great job to the author.
November 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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ramiungarwriter.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat, do you still need a good, spooky collection to read? With ghosts, budding serial killers, and carnivorous horses, "Hannah and Other Stories" will scratch that itch for you.

Amazon: tinyurl.com/mv8p4shk
B&N: tinyurl.com/4fznerfe
Kobo: tinyurl.com/3u5fpeb6
November 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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trishcwilson.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat

There is going to be a release party/reading at the Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA, Sun Nov 9. Yes, THAT Lizzie Borden. Tours available. You bet I'll be there reading from my story!
November 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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nocturnalxlight.bsky.social
My chisel cracks the seal open. Only then, did I understand the folly of my curiosity.

It’s not the incubus’s fault, I just don’t think this roleplay works for me. I guess it was all a waste of time, and time is the only thing we’ve got. Now, I wonder if I can get my soul back…

#HorrorWritersChat
greethewriter.bsky.social Gree_ @greethewriter.bsky.social · 5d
I knew you all were fine additions to our Collegiate. Here – an ancient scroll, on which a sentence has been carved, and you must finish it: “My chisel cracks the seal open. Only then, did I understand the folly of my curiosity.” Continue it as you see fit, my friends.

#HorrorWritersChat
Concept art for the video-game Thief, titled ‘Dr. Troy’s Main Floor’. It’s an alchemical and medical shop of a Victorian and Gothic fashion, darkened by shadow, but the silvery glow of the moon cuts through the curtains. The floor is full to bursting with shelves of vials, containers, and phylacteries of cold, eerie colours and disturbing sizes. A Human-sized skeleton is at the back end of the room. At the foreground, we see a very disturbing, glass container of two, miniature skeletons embracing and kissing. A heavy, metallic cash machine sits at the wooden counter. No-one is in this room. No links, covers, or self-promo! Leave that for the end! Quote the post & include the hashtag! Question 4: I’ve been impressed by your answers tonight. Look at this scroll and utterance: “My chisel cracks the seal open. Only then did I understand the folly of my curiosity.” Finish it as you see fit. Create a new seal for us. No links, covers, or self-promo! Leave that for the end! Quote the post & include the hashtag! #HorrorWritersChat
November 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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beverleylee.bsky.social
The Haunting of Wounded Birds is out in 6 days, but tonight I'll point you towards the man who started #HorrorWritersChat, Matt @chaoticauthor.online Visit his profile and buy a book because we wouldn't be here without him!
November 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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jdbuffington.com
Thanks for a fun one, Gree!
I have the rights for my haunted house novel back, with art by a human, Lane Faglie, and blurbs from cool people like Clay McLeod Chapman and Kev Harrison! Over a century, five eras pry at the unknowable in a haunted house where no one has died.

#HorrorWritersChat
In the House of In Between
Check out In the House of In Between - <p>The Backlund House is haunted, but no one knows why. No violence has taken place there, no one has died inside its walls. Over the course of a century, what-o...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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jacobmarsh.bsky.social
Thanks for the chat today, Gree! It was a lot of fun.

Right now, I'm promoting the preorder for my new book Autumnborn: a.co/d/3nikDC9

If anyone is interested, I have it priced at .99 until launch!

#HorrorWritersChat
A supernatural thriller.
November 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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gabriel-yuriria.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat

I have a short story available on itch and currently hosting an art raffle for my followers 😊

gabriel-yuriria.itch.io/all-things-b...

bsky.app/profile/gabr...
center: Dark cover, tree trunk and leaves in the background painted in dark grey, at the top reads written by Gabriel Yuriria. One hand reaches down from the top right in desperation while a hand from the bottom left is being pulled away, the title on the bottom right reads All Things Beautiful Died With You, there are sprays of blood between the hands, it is slightly coating the title the background is a dark green texture and a green rectangle framing the cover, which has an ipad frame several trope texts frame around the cover, each one point to it with an arrow from top left to right they read: unhappy ending a deal gone wrong trans male mc dead lover inevitable tragedy there's something in the woods uncanny valley time loop gothic horror November art raffle: How to participate -followers only -like and repost share a fun/interesting fact Nov 4th - Nov 20th Fanart and OCs, NSFW requests welcome
November 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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garykruseauthor.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat

My chisel cracks the seal open. Only then, did I understand the folly of my curiosity for I see the land of the Book of Face again and I see its hate and its bile and its putrid lies dragging us to the edge of oblivion.

Still, at least it’s not X.
greethewriter.bsky.social Gree_ @greethewriter.bsky.social · 5d
I knew you all were fine additions to our Collegiate. Here – an ancient scroll, on which a sentence has been carved, and you must finish it: “My chisel cracks the seal open. Only then, did I understand the folly of my curiosity.” Continue it as you see fit, my friends.

#HorrorWritersChat
Concept art for the video-game Thief, titled ‘Dr. Troy’s Main Floor’. It’s an alchemical and medical shop of a Victorian and Gothic fashion, darkened by shadow, but the silvery glow of the moon cuts through the curtains. The floor is full to bursting with shelves of vials, containers, and phylacteries of cold, eerie colours and disturbing sizes. A Human-sized skeleton is at the back end of the room. At the foreground, we see a very disturbing, glass container of two, miniature skeletons embracing and kissing. A heavy, metallic cash machine sits at the wooden counter. No-one is in this room. No links, covers, or self-promo! Leave that for the end! Quote the post & include the hashtag! Question 4: I’ve been impressed by your answers tonight. Look at this scroll and utterance: “My chisel cracks the seal open. Only then did I understand the folly of my curiosity.” Finish it as you see fit. Create a new seal for us. No links, covers, or self-promo! Leave that for the end! Quote the post & include the hashtag! #HorrorWritersChat
November 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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kdbwrites.bsky.social
Thank you for hosting #horrorwriterschat!
Two collections available now- 13 horror tales in each Next Door and Revolve.
Available all the places or direct from me, donating book proceeds from my shop to my local food bank because no kid should be hungry.
linktr.ee/kdbwrites
November 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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garykruseauthor.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat

Thanks for hosting Gree! Great questions!!

Giving a shout out to my new release, the supernatural mystery of vengeful ghosts, family secrets and dark revelations, Ruins!!

check it out here: mybook.to/Ruins

🩸📚💙📚👀📢📚😱📚📖💙💀✨

#booksky #writingcommunity #horror #HorrorAuthor
Amazon.com: Ruins: A gripping, heart-stopping Norfolk Broads Supernatural Mystery (Dark England Book 3) eBook : Kruse, Gary: Kindle Store
Amazon.com: Ruins: A gripping, heart-stopping Norfolk Broads Supernatural Mystery (Dark England Book 3) eBook : Kruse, Gary: Kindle Store
mybook.to
November 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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trishcwilson.bsky.social
Thanks, Gree! I had a blast in the #HorrorWritersChat as usual.

Here's my web site. Coming soon to The Horror Zine - my interview with John A. Russo, co-writer of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD with George Romero.

trishwilsonauthor.blogspot.com
Trish Wilson - Author
trishwilsonauthor.blogspot.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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anna-orridge.bsky.social
Thanks Gree.

My cosmic eco-horror novella packs a lot of unpleasant truths, mostly about one family, into a slim volume.

Also, eldritch insects.

#HorrorWritersChat

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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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November 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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trishcwilson.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat

Here's my web site. Coming soon to The Horror Zine - my interview with John A. Russo, co-writer of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD with George Romero.

trishwilsonauthor.blogspot.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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katsilvaauthor.bsky.social
Gree. This was too much fun. Even for an insane person like me. 🖤

I'm repping awards eligibility today, folks. If you love sad things and want to read them for awards consideration purposes, email me.

You should buy and read all of @chaoticauthor.online's books right now, too.

#horrorwriterschat
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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cmrosens.com
#HorrorWritersChat

Thanks Gree, this was fun!

For those interested in books described as "Like Encanto but with more gore", which blend modern family drama with cosmic horror and dark humour, try my novel THIRTEENTH, out now with Canelo Horror!

Links to my books: cmrosens-fiction.carrd.co
November 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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annavernerauthor.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat

Thanks for hosting Gree!
Sorry my darkness came out again.

I have been plugging my book The Assassins Raven so much, I sometimes forget my short stories.

This one A Good Day for Violence is in Dark Descent Vol 14 magazine, it matches the discussion today.
Cover of Dark Descent magazine Volume 14. There is a woman in all black with a black necklace on. The background is red.
November 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
stephellis.bsky.social
Thank you for tonight's admittance!

Recent folk horror release Harrowfield is available to read on KU (but won't be forever!) & can be bought here mybook.to/Harrowfield

Harrowfield has secrets & a Terrible Truth but whether it's what people want to hear is another thing.

#HorrorWritersChat
Full wrap of Harrowfield novel in shades of green. Very dark lower half, with a greenish sky. The front cover has a solitary tree standing over two small monoliths. The back cover has a larger monolith in the foreground and 2 birds flying above.
November 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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abigailtaylor.bsky.social
Hi y'all!
I'm a Texas based author that writes horror, speculative fiction, and sci-fi. Often with historical settings & inspired by my Choctaw-Irish heritage.

I'm still searching for my terrible seal of truth.
#HorrorWritersChat
greethewriter.bsky.social Gree_ @greethewriter.bsky.social · 5d
Ah, good evening, friend. Dr. Bedlam, at your service. Our esoteric laboratory has just opened. Come in, we are doing vital work on studying the cosmic unknown. Tell us, what do you write, and what seal do you own that contains a Terrible Truth hidden from Humanity?

#HorrorWritersChat
Concept art for the video-game Thief, titled ‘Dr. Troy’s Main Floor’. It’s an alchemical and medical shop of a Victorian and Gothic fashion, darkened by shadow, but the silvery glow of the moon cuts through the curtains. The floor is full to bursting with shelves of vials, containers, and phylacteries of cold, eerie colours and disturbing sizes. A Human-sized skeleton is at the back end of the room. At the foreground, we see a very disturbing, glass container of two, miniature skeletons embracing and kissing. A heavy, metallic cash machine sits at the wooden counter. No-one is in this room. Question 1: Good evening, friend – Dr. Bedlam, at your service. Our esoteric laboratory has just opened. Tell us, what do you write, and what seal containing a Terrible Truth do you possess? No links, covers, or self-promo! Leave that for the end! Quote the post & include the hashtag! #HorrorWriterschat
November 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM