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Sage Moon (S. Moon)
@thehorrormaven.bsky.social
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Pronouns: He/They
📓 |Editor-in-Chief of @pridewithabite.bsky.social (HWA)
📖 | Book Reviewer & Promoter
✍️ | Author
🔗 | https://linktr.ee/thehorrormaven
🖼 | Profile pic art by @blunder-busted.bsky.social
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pridewithabite.bsky.social
Announcing our BLACK FRIDAY, SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, and CYBER MONDAY deals! Check out the thread for more info! 🌈📚 (1/5)

#booksky #indiepress #indiepub #pridewithabite #queerhorror
A graphic announcing our upcoming sales. Exclusive bonus merchandise is available when purchasing books published by Pride with a Bite on Black Friday (November 28), Small Business Saturday (November 29), and Cyber Monday (December 1). Black Friday purchases include a free ebook copy with the purchase of a physical copy of any of our books. Small Business Saturday purchases include an exclusive printable bookmark, postcard, and signed bookplates with the purchase of any our books in any format through bookshop.org, any of our partnered bookstores, or an indie bookstore. Cyber Monday purchases include an exclusive wallpaper in various sizes, including desktop, tablet, and mobile.
November 13, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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pridewithabite.bsky.social
So... Horrmance. What’s that? Well, to start, it’s a portmanteau! Just like brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch, horrmance is a combination of horror and romance! 🧟‍♀️💘 (1/3)

#booksky #indiepress #indiepub #pridewithabite #queerhorror
A graphic with a black-and-white heart and blood splatter effect. On it, “HORRMANCE” is defined as “stories that incorporate romance with horror in a variety of ways.” Some book examples of horrmance are provided: A Dowry of Blood, Her Soul to Take, Vampires of El Norte, Darkhouse, and Waxing Off.
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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letterstothegods.bsky.social
Meet Lazarus Klein (@/judasflower over on Instagram), the assistant editor with a focus on art submissions. (Bio in the next post.)
Lazarus (Intersex | They/Them) is a Michigan-based artist and writer with degrees in biology, anthropology, and folklore who indulges their love for cultural history and the macabre by exploring the taboo beauty of death and what might exist just beyond our everyday perception.
November 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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pridewithabite.bsky.social
A HUGE thanks to the Aspen Grove Tattered Cover for hosting such a lovely evening with @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social and @thehorrormaven.bsky.social! Your support means the world to us. (1/3)

#booksky #indiepress #indiepub #pridewithabite #queerhorror
Sage and E.E.W. Christman sit next to each other in the Tattered Cover Aspen Grove location. E.E.W. Christman holds a copy of their book, “Waxing Off.” Author E.E.W. Christman sits in a chair, holding a copy of their book “Waxing Off.” Many books on display on a table within the Tattered Cover Aspen Grove bookstore. Multiple copies of “Waxing Off” by E.E.W. Christman sit on the left of the table. Small writing on a white surface. It reads “awoo.”
November 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
thehorrormaven.bsky.social
We are so excited to announce our upcoming novella and author acquisition at Pride with a Bite - "Trouble Bodies" by @jakevanguard.bsky.social! 🥩💉 Stay tuned 😎

#queerhorror #pridewithabite #cannibals #addictions #booksky
pridewithabite.bsky.social Pride with a Bite @pridewithabite.bsky.social · 11d
We are excited to announce our acquisition of Jake Vanguard's (@jakevanguard.bsky.social) cannibalistic novella, "Troubled Bodies!" Coming your way June 2, 2026 🥩💉

#booksky #indiepress #indiepub #pridewithabite #queerhorror
A picture of Jake Vanguard, author of “Troubled Bodies.” The text “author acquisition” and “Jake Vanguard” are above and below the picture, respectively.
November 4, 2025 at 10:52 PM
thehorrormaven.bsky.social
@sarahlaudenbach.bsky.social and I have got you covered for some of our favorite queer indie horror picks! Be sure to check out the thread for our recs.

#queerhorror #indiehorror #halloween #pridewithabite
pridewithabite.bsky.social Pride with a Bite @pridewithabite.bsky.social · 15d
🌈👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🌈🎃

Looking for some queer indie horror to add just a bit more fright to your night? If so, @thehorrormaven.bsky.social and @sarahlaudenbach.bsky.social have got you covered! (1/4)

#booksky #indiepress #indiepub #pridewithabite #queerhorror
A graphic reading “Happy Halloween from Pride with a Bite. Swipe to check out our queer indie horror staff picks!” A bed sheet ghost with the Pride with a Bite publisher logo is present.
October 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
thehorrormaven.bsky.social
Please read through our thread regarding where our books are sold! We are dedicated to ensuring that there are as many ways to access our books as possible and are continually working on more options. Thank you for all of the support you have shown us @pridewithabite.bsky.social 💚

#smallpress
pridewithabite.bsky.social Pride with a Bite @pridewithabite.bsky.social · 16d
Hey everyone! We just wanted to share a brief message regarding where our books are sold from our co-founder & editor-in-chief, Sage. As always, we thank you so much for your support. It truly means the world to us 🌈🧛 (1/2)

#booksky #indiepress #indiepub #pridewithabite #queerhorror
“A note regarding where our books are sold.”
October 31, 2025 at 1:11 AM
thehorrormaven.bsky.social
Meet our team over at @pridewithabite.bsky.social!

#queerhorror #pridewithabite #indiepub #smallpress
pridewithabite.bsky.social Pride with a Bite @pridewithabite.bsky.social · 18d
Co-founder & editor-in-chief Sage (@thehorrormaven.bsky.social) is the heart of PWAB. He is an experienced book interior designer, editor, reviewer, and the owner of a holistic mental health organization for our queer community. PWAB was built on Sage’s passion for queer horror. (2/5)
A graphic introducing Sage Moon (S. Moon) (he/they), the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Pride with a Bite. A picture of Sage is featured. A short “about” blurb for Sage. It reads “Sage is a queer author, book reviewer, and promoter. He is also known as ‘The Horror Maven,’ and actively promotes horror by marginalized voices and indie presses. They are the author of three novels, and his poems and short stories have been published in a slew of anthologies. He is an experienced book reviewer, editor, and book interior designer. They have been a part of the indie writing community since 2013. An independent publisher published his first book during his senior year of high school. Outside of the literary space, Sage is a mental health specialist & bibliotherapist. They own a holistic mental health private practice for the queer community. One of his specialties is utilizing horror literature with clients to address phobias, anxiety disorders, stress, and trauma.”
October 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
thehorrormaven.bsky.social
@izzybuzzkill.bsky.social is coming to Colorado TOMORROW for their signing on Wednesday at Tattered cover Aspen Grove!

Ticket sales end soon, so be sure to pick up your tickets below!🐺🍒
www.eventbrite.com/e/e-e-w-chri...

#queerhorror #werewolves #eewchristman #pridewithabite #signing
A banner featuring the cover for "Waxing Off" by E.E.W. Christman, their author photo, and the address for Tattered Cover Aspen Grove (7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #240, Littleton, CO.) with the date Wednesday October 29th 2025 at 5:30pm.
October 28, 2025 at 12:49 AM
thehorrormaven.bsky.social
One of our partnered artists at @pridewithabite.bsky.social, Lazarus Klein, wrote this article to celebrate #intersexawarenessday for my organization @rtpmentalhealth.bsky.social 💛💜 Check out their story below

#intersexawarenessday #lazarusklein #lgbtqia #releasingthephoenix #sagenestlermsw
October 26, 2025 at 10:24 PM
thehorrormaven.bsky.social
Please read.

#marriageequality #queercommunity #webiteback #pridewithabite #queercommunity #crisisresources
A Note About the U.S. Supreme Court’s Consideration Regarding Revisiting Marriage Equality
Hello, Friends, As a fully queer run and aligned publisher, with our anthology – We Bite Back – fully supporting Human Rights Campaign, I need to speak on news that just came out about …
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October 24, 2025 at 12:38 AM
thehorrormaven.bsky.social
Copies of @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social's new book from our publisher will be sold at Washington State Horror Con! You won't want to miss this one. 🐺🍒

#werewolves #horrmance #pridewithabite
pridewithabite.bsky.social Pride with a Bite @pridewithabite.bsky.social · 23d
Heading to Washington State Horror Con? "Waxing Off" by @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social will be sold at the HWA Washington Chapter table! Be sure to pick up this queer werewolf horror if you haven’t already! 🌈🐺

🔗 More info at wahorrorcon.com!

#booksky #indiepress #indiepub #pridewithabite #queerhorror
A graphic advertising the upcoming Washington State Horror Con. The graphic reads “Elvira presents Washington State Horror Con. October 24 – 26. Puyallup, WA.” Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, as portrayed by Cassandra Gay Peterson, is next to the text.
October 23, 2025 at 11:26 PM
thehorrormaven.bsky.social
David-Jack is an ally of mine and all of us at @pridewithabite.bsky.social! Nominations for his new award are open for submissions on November 1. Be sure to check out his website for full details. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🧛‍♂️

#queerhorror #bookawards
slashichorrorpress.bsky.social Slashic Horror Press @slashichorrorpress.bsky.social · 26d
The OutWrite Scary Awards celebrate the contribution of LGBTQ+ indie horror authors.

Categories:
💀Best LGBTQ+ Rep
💀Best Work
💀Best Sub-Genre
💀Best Ally

Nominations open NOVEMBER 1.

For full details, please visit: www.slashichorrorpress.com/outwritescary
October 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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rtpmentalhealth.bsky.social
If you are in Colorado, we are hosting a solidarity event on November 2nd for the Disappeared in America Movement. We hope you will join us. ✊️

#stopICE #disappearedinamerica #solidarity
October 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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sagenestlermsw.bsky.social
If the government shutdown continues, SNAP recipients won't receive benefits in November. If you are worried about food security for yourself, loves ones, clients, or anyone else, please contact me. I have a plethora of resources across the country.

#foodassistance #snapbenefits
A graphic that features the text "IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FOOD ASSISTANCE Due to the ongoing government shutdown, those who receive food assistance (SNAP) will not receive benefits in November if the shutdown continues. If you are worried about food security, please reach out to me at sage@releasingthephoenix.org I have a plethora of resources in different states to help anyone who needs assistance. If you are local to Colorado, I also have connections and resources here. You are not in this alone."
October 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
thehorrormaven.bsky.social
To enter, you need to:
1) Follow @pridewithabite.bsky.social
2) Comment with two friends who love queer horror
3) Repost the announcement for an extra entry

Last day to enter is October 27. Winners will be announced on October 28. Unfortunately, this giveaway will be US ONLY due to shipping costs.
pridewithabite.bsky.social Pride with a Bite @pridewithabite.bsky.social · 25d
🌈📚 GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT 🌈🧛

We are giving away ONE hardback copy and ONE paperback copy of the 1st edition of "We Bite Back," the charity anthology featuring works by 2SLGBTQIA+ writers and artists! More info below!

#booksky #indiepress #indiepub #pridewithabite #queerhorror
A post announcing a giveaway of the 1st edition of "We Bite Back." The attached picture shows two copies of "We Bite Back," one hardback copy and one paperback. The books rest on colourful crochet, and are surrounded by props, such as a skeletal hand, small skull, and artificial plants.
October 22, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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One of the highlights of my trip to Paris with the lovely Nicole @nicoleeigener.bsky.social was an author photo shoot at the beautiful Père Lachaise cemetery. We couldn't have asked for a better day or a better photographer!
October 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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chrisshapedghost.bsky.social
One of the best parts of my job is getting to make art for cool, talented writers I adore!

Thanks to @fuckmaxbooth.bsky.social @ttmaddenwrites.bsky.social @brittnibrinn.bsky.social @lormaggot.ca @elijahbwilder.bsky.social & more for trusting me to do your covers!

May there be tons more in 2026. 🖤📚
A flat lay of 11 books, all with covers by Chris! Most Likely to Summon Nyhiloteph - Madison McSweeney The ‘Dillo - Max Booth III MISPLACED - Brittni Brinn How it Feeds - Elijah B Wilder Your Flight Has Been Cancelled: an Airline Horror Anthology Modern Folklore - Daniel Perry Roots Run Deep - J Krawczyk Little Guts: An anthology of short gories Queerotica VOL 1 Student Bodies - TT Madden Wet Screams: A Monsterfucker Anthology
October 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
thehorrormaven.bsky.social
We are excited to announce the upcoming full re-edited edition of our bestselling anthology, "We Bite Back"! And this time, you will find a piece of my own included. 👀

#humanrightscampaign #queerhorror
pridewithabite.bsky.social Pride with a Bite @pridewithabite.bsky.social · Oct 16
We STILL bite back! “We Bite Back” – a charity anthology featuring 2SLGBTQIA+ works – is getting a SECOND EDITION! 100% of sales benefit Human Rights Campaign. Links available soon! 🌈📚

Thanks to @amber-hathaway.bsky.social for the review!

#booksky #indiepress #indiepub #pridewithabite #queerhorror
A graphic advertising the upcoming second edition of the queer charity anthology “We Bite Back,” published by Pride with a Bite. The graphic features a review by Amber Hathaway, author of “Little White Flowers.” The review reads "Each piece in We Bite Back is a heartfelt expression of queer pride, pain, and rage. Through the lens of horror, this anthology demonstrates unequivocally and unapologetically that queerness is here to stay—and the world is better for it."
October 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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pridewithabite.bsky.social
Have a copy of "Waxing Off" by @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social yet? If not, we've got you covered! You don’t want to miss this truly unique blend of horror and queer romance! 🌈🐺

🔗 Check out pridewithabite.com/shop/ for purchase options!

#booksky #indiepress #indiepub #pridewithabite #queerhorror
A graphic displaying the book "Waxing Off" by E.E.W. Christman. There are two physical copies and an e-reader version. Above the books is the Pride with a Bite publisher logo.
October 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
thehorrormaven.bsky.social
Jennifer Givhan is an incredible poet, and she poured her heart and soul into her new novel, "Salt Bones." In our interview, she goes in-depth about her passion behind the book, indigenous voices, and her process. 🧡

#indigenousauthor #hispanicauthor #poetry #authorinterview
Interview with Jennifer Givhan, Author of “Salt Bones”
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! To celebrate, I saved my full interview with Jennifer Givhan, author of Salt Bones to share on this day. Jenn is indigenous and Mexican American, and she is suc…
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October 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
thehorrormaven.bsky.social
I am pleased to share my interview with @johannavanveen.bsky.social for her book, Blood on Her Tongue - which is one of my favorite reads of the year. I loved how deep she dove into my interview questions! We discussed queer horror, femgore, "the other," and more. Enjoy!

#authorinterview
Interview with Johanna van Veen, Author of “Blood On Her Tongue”
Blood on Her Tongue by Johanna van Veen is an inventive take on the vampire mythos with a femgore edge and reflections on sisterhood. It is one of my favorite reads of the year, and I am so honored…
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October 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
thehorrormaven.bsky.social
I am ECSTATIC that our author @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social is going to be having a signing here in Colorado at the end of the month!! 🐺🍒 I will be at the event with them, so be sure to come see us if you are local!

🔗 You can find the link to purchase tickets on our website www.pridewithabite.com
October 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
thehorrormaven.bsky.social
Thank you to @sarahlaudenbach.bsky.social for this fantastic video for release day! 🐺🍒

#pridewithabite #eewchristman #werewolves #waxingoff #horrmance #queerhorror
pridewithabite.bsky.social Pride with a Bite @pridewithabite.bsky.social · Oct 7
“Waxing Off” is FINALLY HERE! Happy release day – and happy birthday – to our masterful author @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social! 🌈🐺

🔗 Check out our bookshop at pridewithabite.com! Direct links for those in the US and UK + worldwide retailers.

#booksky #indiepub #indiepress #pridewithabite #queerhorror
October 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
thehorrormaven.bsky.social
IT'S OFFICIALLY HERE! Today we released Waxing Off by @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social, a truly special horrmance novella you are not going to want to miss.

#pridewithabite #pubday #releaseday #horrmance #queerhorror #booksky
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NOW AVAILABLE: Waxing Off by E.E.W. Christman
We are so excited to finally! celebrate the release of E.E.W. Christman’s novella, Waxing Off! We love this novella so much, and can’t wait for you to experience how much rage, and love…
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October 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM