Christian Baines
@xtianbaines.bsky.social
Author. Traveller. Darkling. Queerdo. He/him.
I write quirky queer horror with a touch of smut. Not your usual MM Romance.
www.christianbaines.com
I write quirky queer horror with a touch of smut. Not your usual MM Romance.
www.christianbaines.com
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TOMORROW NIGHT at PEGASUS on Church St, Toronto:
Two of the loveliest gay authors you’d hope to meet are doing a dual reading as @xtianbaines.bsky.social and @thebigshibam.bsky.social join the HAUNTED HEARTS paranormal romance series! Check ‘em out 🖤🖤
Two of the loveliest gay authors you’d hope to meet are doing a dual reading as @xtianbaines.bsky.social and @thebigshibam.bsky.social join the HAUNTED HEARTS paranormal romance series! Check ‘em out 🖤🖤
November 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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This Saturday, Toronto! Come celebrate the launch of two books in our acclaimed #HauntedHearts series of #MMParanormal novels at #PegasusonChurch from 6pm. #MMRomance #GayRomance #TorontoBooks #AuthorsofBluesky #Booksky #QueerHorror #IndieAuthors #NewBooks
November 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This Saturday, Toronto! Come celebrate the launch of two books in our acclaimed #HauntedHearts series of #MMParanormal novels at #PegasusonChurch from 6pm. #MMRomance #GayRomance #TorontoBooks #AuthorsofBluesky #Booksky #QueerHorror #IndieAuthors #NewBooks
Heading to #ChurchStreet this Saturday? Kick your night off with us at #PegasusonChurch, where @thebigshibam.bsky.social and I will be officially launching our deliciously witchy Haunted Hearts novels! #GayToronto #TorontoWrites #CanLit #MMRomance #GayRomance #QueerHorror #LGBTQLit #GayBooks
November 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Heading to #ChurchStreet this Saturday? Kick your night off with us at #PegasusonChurch, where @thebigshibam.bsky.social and I will be officially launching our deliciously witchy Haunted Hearts novels! #GayToronto #TorontoWrites #CanLit #MMRomance #GayRomance #QueerHorror #LGBTQLit #GayBooks
Art, queers and magick come together on #ChurchStreetToronto next Saturday at the launch of #HauntedHearts books A Tall Cup of Joe and Andalusia Dogs at Pegasus on Church! Two local authors, two amazing books, one awesome way to start your night. #GayToronto #QueerToronto #CanLit #IndieAuthors
November 7, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Art, queers and magick come together on #ChurchStreetToronto next Saturday at the launch of #HauntedHearts books A Tall Cup of Joe and Andalusia Dogs at Pegasus on Church! Two local authors, two amazing books, one awesome way to start your night. #GayToronto #QueerToronto #CanLit #IndieAuthors
For those mourning the closure of #GladDayBookshop, just pointing out, they've moved to temporary digs at 32 Lisgar St. They're also able to order in any of my paperbacks if you want to support local #QueerToronto. #GayToronto #LGBTQToronto
November 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
For those mourning the closure of #GladDayBookshop, just pointing out, they've moved to temporary digs at 32 Lisgar St. They're also able to order in any of my paperbacks if you want to support local #QueerToronto. #GayToronto #LGBTQToronto
Not yet heard me read from GEIST FLEISCH? New vid avail now! #MMRomance #MMParanormal #HauntedHearts #GayRomance #GayBooks #QueerBooks #LGBTQBooks #BerlinStories #QueerHorror
Geist Fleisch teaser reading
YouTube video by Christian Baines
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November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Not yet heard me read from GEIST FLEISCH? New vid avail now! #MMRomance #MMParanormal #HauntedHearts #GayRomance #GayBooks #QueerBooks #LGBTQBooks #BerlinStories #QueerHorror
Okay #Booksky, where y'all going to find your MM/gay fiction or spec fic book reviews these days? I feel like we're losing or about to lose way too many of our favourite blogs and sites. #MMRomance #GayRomance #QueerFiction #GayFiction #GayHorror #MMParanormal
November 7, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Okay #Booksky, where y'all going to find your MM/gay fiction or spec fic book reviews these days? I feel like we're losing or about to lose way too many of our favourite blogs and sites. #MMRomance #GayRomance #QueerFiction #GayFiction #GayHorror #MMParanormal
Thanks @ryanlawrenceauthor.bsky.social for your AMAZING review of Andalusia Dogs. Available now! If you're in Toronto, join us for a joint Haunted Hearts launch with @thebigshibam.bsky.social on Nov 15 at Pegasus on Church! #MMRomance #MMParanormal #TorontoWrites #GayBooks #OwnVoices #IndieAuthors
Now live on my BLOG is my review of Christian Baines’ ANDALUSIA DOGS, part of the multi-author, own-voices gay paranormal romance series Haunted Hearts: Season of the Witch! Visit www.ryanlawrenceauthor.ca to read the full review! @xtianbaines.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Thanks @ryanlawrenceauthor.bsky.social for your AMAZING review of Andalusia Dogs. Available now! If you're in Toronto, join us for a joint Haunted Hearts launch with @thebigshibam.bsky.social on Nov 15 at Pegasus on Church! #MMRomance #MMParanormal #TorontoWrites #GayBooks #OwnVoices #IndieAuthors
ANDALUSIA DOGS is out now for Kindle and in paperback. #MMRomance #MMParanormal #GayRomance #GayHorror #QueerHorror #MadridStories #MaleWitches #Booksky #AuthorsofBlueSky #HalloweenReads
October 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
ANDALUSIA DOGS is out now for Kindle and in paperback. #MMRomance #MMParanormal #GayRomance #GayHorror #QueerHorror #MadridStories #MaleWitches #Booksky #AuthorsofBlueSky #HalloweenReads
One day left to grab GEIST FLEISCH for just .99 (US or UK) for your kindle! Explore the #GayBerlin Christoher Isherwood never found... mybook.to/GeistFleisch #MMParanormal #GayHorror #QueerHorror #GayRomance #Weimar #HalloweenReads
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October 31, 2025 at 1:48 AM
One day left to grab GEIST FLEISCH for just .99 (US or UK) for your kindle! Explore the #GayBerlin Christoher Isherwood never found... mybook.to/GeistFleisch #MMParanormal #GayHorror #QueerHorror #GayRomance #Weimar #HalloweenReads
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A playlist for Andalusia Dogs? Yes, yes I did, because I am that nerd. Book out now! #MMRomance #GayRomance #Movida #80smusic #NewBooks open.spotify.com/playlist/0bZ...
October 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
A playlist for Andalusia Dogs? Yes, yes I did, because I am that nerd. Book out now! #MMRomance #GayRomance #Movida #80smusic #NewBooks open.spotify.com/playlist/0bZ...
A little reminder that GEIST FLEISCH is .99 for Kindle US or UK this week only. Bittersweet gay ghost story set in Weimar Berlin. Lots of people loved it, not just my mum, so grab it now! mybook.to/GeistFleisch #MMRomance #MMParanormal #GayRomance #QueerHorror #HalloweenReads #CanLit #BookSky
Geist Fleisch
Amazon.com: Geist Fleisch eBook : Baines, Christian: Kindle Store
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October 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
A little reminder that GEIST FLEISCH is .99 for Kindle US or UK this week only. Bittersweet gay ghost story set in Weimar Berlin. Lots of people loved it, not just my mum, so grab it now! mybook.to/GeistFleisch #MMRomance #MMParanormal #GayRomance #QueerHorror #HalloweenReads #CanLit #BookSky
Hot guys and haunted nights for your Halloween week! Featuring Sienna Moreau, Declan Rhodes, @laceydaize.bsky.social, @tavialark.bsky.social, @elliscolton.bsky.social and so many more! #MMRomance #MMParanormal #GayBooks #GayRomance #HalloweenReads #Booksky
Autumn With You - MM Reads to keep you warm
Halloween MM Reads
Dark nights. Wicked delights. And men you’d die for.
Things are heating up this Halloween with monsters, magic, mayhem, and men who’ll steal your heart (and maybe your soul).Hot Gu...
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October 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Hot guys and haunted nights for your Halloween week! Featuring Sienna Moreau, Declan Rhodes, @laceydaize.bsky.social, @tavialark.bsky.social, @elliscolton.bsky.social and so many more! #MMRomance #MMParanormal #GayBooks #GayRomance #HalloweenReads #Booksky
Review: Andalusia Dogs by Christian Baines joyfullyjay.com/2025/10/revi...
Review: Andalusia Dogs by Christian Baines
Rating: 4.5 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Alex is an aspiring theater director and he is determined to put Lorca’s Blood Wedding on the Spanish stage. He’s workin…
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October 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Review: Andalusia Dogs by Christian Baines joyfullyjay.com/2025/10/revi...
It's out. It's hilarious. Get it.
It's OUT! A tale which begins with a small pink elephant.
Grab an #ebook or print edition at https://www.amazon.com/Graysons-Magical-Mishaps-Kevin-Klehr-ebook/dp/B0FJL6VMQX/
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Grab an #ebook or print edition at https://www.amazon.com/Graysons-Magical-Mishaps-Kevin-Klehr-ebook/dp/B0FJL6VMQX/
#books #bookstagram #booksky #UrbanFantasy #fantasy #MMRomance #booksky #wizard #warlock #MM
October 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
It's out. It's hilarious. Get it.
Missed my book GEIST FLEISCH? Grab it this week only for Kindle US & UK for just .99! #MmRomanceDeals #MMRomance #GayRomance #ParanormalRomance #bookdeals #KindleUnlimited #QueerHorror #HalloweenReads #Booksky mybook.to/GeistFleisch
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October 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Missed my book GEIST FLEISCH? Grab it this week only for Kindle US & UK for just .99! #MmRomanceDeals #MMRomance #GayRomance #ParanormalRomance #bookdeals #KindleUnlimited #QueerHorror #HalloweenReads #Booksky mybook.to/GeistFleisch
I READ!!! I know. You're shocked. But in this case I read aloud from my critically acclaimed new Haunted Hearts novel ANDALUSIA DOGS, out now on Kindle and wide in paperback. Check it out below. #Booksky #IndieAuthor #MMRomance #GayRomance
Happy Release Day ANDALUSIA DOGS!
YouTube video by Christian Baines
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October 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I READ!!! I know. You're shocked. But in this case I read aloud from my critically acclaimed new Haunted Hearts novel ANDALUSIA DOGS, out now on Kindle and wide in paperback. Check it out below. #Booksky #IndieAuthor #MMRomance #GayRomance
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Maryann reviews Andalusia Dogs by Christian Baines:
" I highly recommend this unpredictable tale filled with witchcraft, magic and eerie happenings, an excellent paranormal story that will carry you into a strange realm."
www.queeromanceink.com/2025/10/25/r...
#GayRomance #Paranormal
" I highly recommend this unpredictable tale filled with witchcraft, magic and eerie happenings, an excellent paranormal story that will carry you into a strange realm."
www.queeromanceink.com/2025/10/25/r...
#GayRomance #Paranormal
Review: Andalusia Dogs – Christian Baines
Genre: Paranormal, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book As Spain’s fledgling democracy enters the 80s, young artists have transformed Madrid into a city where...
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October 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Maryann reviews Andalusia Dogs by Christian Baines:
" I highly recommend this unpredictable tale filled with witchcraft, magic and eerie happenings, an excellent paranormal story that will carry you into a strange realm."
www.queeromanceink.com/2025/10/25/r...
#GayRomance #Paranormal
" I highly recommend this unpredictable tale filled with witchcraft, magic and eerie happenings, an excellent paranormal story that will carry you into a strange realm."
www.queeromanceink.com/2025/10/25/r...
#GayRomance #Paranormal
Nothing quite like a hot guy on a haunted night. Why not stock up on great reads for when you've finished ANDALUSIA DOGS? From @ediemontreux.bsky.social, @glennquigley.bsky.social, @sebcarter91.bsky.social, @clarelondon11.bsky.social and so many more! #MMRomance #Booksky #HalloweenReads
Autumn With You - MM Reads to keep you warm
Halloween MM Reads
Dark nights. Wicked delights. And men you’d die for.
Things are heating up this Halloween with monsters, magic, mayhem, and men who’ll steal your heart (and maybe your soul).Hot Gu...
books.bookfunnel.com
October 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Nothing quite like a hot guy on a haunted night. Why not stock up on great reads for when you've finished ANDALUSIA DOGS? From @ediemontreux.bsky.social, @glennquigley.bsky.social, @sebcarter91.bsky.social, @clarelondon11.bsky.social and so many more! #MMRomance #Booksky #HalloweenReads
Happy release day, darklings! ANDALUSIA DOGS is OUT NOW in paperback and Kindle. Men, magick and mayhem await in 1980 Madrid! #MMParanormal #MMRomance #queerhorror #HalloweenReads #booksky #newbooks mybook.to/AndalusiaDogs
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October 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Happy release day, darklings! ANDALUSIA DOGS is OUT NOW in paperback and Kindle. Men, magick and mayhem await in 1980 Madrid! #MMParanormal #MMRomance #queerhorror #HalloweenReads #booksky #newbooks mybook.to/AndalusiaDogs
Andalusia Dogs arrives in just 2 more days! Men, magick and mayhem in 1980 queer #Madrid. Pre-order now! #MMRomamce #MMParanormalRomance #GayParanormal #Gaybooks #HalloweenReads #GayRomance #NewBooks #BookSky mybook.to/AndalusiaDogs
Andalusia Dogs
Andalusia Dogs - Kindle edition by Baines, Christian. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Andalusia Dogs arrives in just 2 more days! Men, magick and mayhem in 1980 queer #Madrid. Pre-order now! #MMRomamce #MMParanormalRomance #GayParanormal #Gaybooks #HalloweenReads #GayRomance #NewBooks #BookSky mybook.to/AndalusiaDogs
"Got Wood. Need Sheep." streaming next fall!
Yessssssssss absolute nonsense love it. variety.com/2025/tv/news...
‘Catan’ Movies and TV Series in the Works at Netflix
Netflix has acquired the global film and TV rights to Catan
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October 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
"Got Wood. Need Sheep." streaming next fall!
Nothing crystallizes our dazzling tolerance for mediocrity like coming back to @viarailcanada.bsky.social after 3 weeks using Japanese and Korean trains. Fun stat: 30% on time rate in Q1 2025.
October 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Nothing crystallizes our dazzling tolerance for mediocrity like coming back to @viarailcanada.bsky.social after 3 weeks using Japanese and Korean trains. Fun stat: 30% on time rate in Q1 2025.
I was today years old when I learned what a #Babygirl is, which if you've read any of the Arcadia Trust books, you know is insane. #ParanormalRomance #GayFiction #GayRomance #UrbanFantasy #MMRomance
October 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I was today years old when I learned what a #Babygirl is, which if you've read any of the Arcadia Trust books, you know is insane. #ParanormalRomance #GayFiction #GayRomance #UrbanFantasy #MMRomance