Chris W. McGuinness
@cwmcguinness.bsky.social
Horror writer. Bookworm. Craft beer aficionado. https://chriswmcguinness.wordpress.com
This shows lives rent free in my brain 24/7, and I both blame and thank @sleepawaychamp.bsky.social for that.
November 16, 2025 at 4:14 AM
This shows lives rent free in my brain 24/7, and I both blame and thank @sleepawaychamp.bsky.social for that.
I finally have something new to plug!I've got three poems in "Eldritch Prayers", a fantastic collection of poetry based on or inspired by the Cthulhu mythos.
It's available in e-book, hardcover, and paperback formats. a.co/d/8OMZe6z
It's available in e-book, hardcover, and paperback formats. a.co/d/8OMZe6z
November 13, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I finally have something new to plug!I've got three poems in "Eldritch Prayers", a fantastic collection of poetry based on or inspired by the Cthulhu mythos.
It's available in e-book, hardcover, and paperback formats. a.co/d/8OMZe6z
It's available in e-book, hardcover, and paperback formats. a.co/d/8OMZe6z
The cover for Carnage House’s year two best-of anthology goes hard.
I’m beyond stoked to have a story in here. Stay tuned for release date and more details later this month!
I’m beyond stoked to have a story in here. Stay tuned for release date and more details later this month!
November 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The cover for Carnage House’s year two best-of anthology goes hard.
I’m beyond stoked to have a story in here. Stay tuned for release date and more details later this month!
I’m beyond stoked to have a story in here. Stay tuned for release date and more details later this month!
Had a chilly but pleasant hike along the Boucher Trail in San Simeon today.
Tons of elephant seals out and about on the beaches.
Tons of elephant seals out and about on the beaches.
November 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Had a chilly but pleasant hike along the Boucher Trail in San Simeon today.
Tons of elephant seals out and about on the beaches.
Tons of elephant seals out and about on the beaches.
Spent the morning hiking to the top of Cerro San Luis taking in the spectacular views.
November 8, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Spent the morning hiking to the top of Cerro San Luis taking in the spectacular views.
Got another fun item in the mail from Teton.
Making some fun plans for outdoor adventures in 2026.
Making some fun plans for outdoor adventures in 2026.
November 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Got another fun item in the mail from Teton.
Making some fun plans for outdoor adventures in 2026.
Making some fun plans for outdoor adventures in 2026.
First nonfiction and non-horror book I’ve bought in a good long while.
November 7, 2025 at 4:20 AM
First nonfiction and non-horror book I’ve bought in a good long while.
Usually I avoid Facebook comments like the plague, but I was delighted to find some real all-timers under the story about the guy who just got acquitted for thowing a sandwich at a federal agent in DC.
November 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Usually I avoid Facebook comments like the plague, but I was delighted to find some real all-timers under the story about the guy who just got acquitted for thowing a sandwich at a federal agent in DC.
True facts stated.
November 6, 2025 at 5:37 AM
True facts stated.
Halloween with my awesome nephews. 🎃 🍬 💀
November 1, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Halloween with my awesome nephews. 🎃 🍬 💀
My dad doesn’t mess around when it comes to pumpkin carving.
October 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
My dad doesn’t mess around when it comes to pumpkin carving.
I visited the website for this beer one time last year to make sure I spelled it right in a short story and I’ve been getting emails from them ever since.
October 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I visited the website for this beer one time last year to make sure I spelled it right in a short story and I’ve been getting emails from them ever since.
Looking for a quick horror read to cram in between now and Halloween?
I got you.
Hellbound Bastards is a short, gory, cosmic horror novella set in the Old West.
Grab a copy and enjoy! a.co/d/gNi6ofL
I got you.
Hellbound Bastards is a short, gory, cosmic horror novella set in the Old West.
Grab a copy and enjoy! a.co/d/gNi6ofL
October 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Looking for a quick horror read to cram in between now and Halloween?
I got you.
Hellbound Bastards is a short, gory, cosmic horror novella set in the Old West.
Grab a copy and enjoy! a.co/d/gNi6ofL
I got you.
Hellbound Bastards is a short, gory, cosmic horror novella set in the Old West.
Grab a copy and enjoy! a.co/d/gNi6ofL
2025 USA vibes…
October 27, 2025 at 1:56 AM
2025 USA vibes…
Okay, it’s time.
October 26, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Okay, it’s time.
Do I use one of my nice, new, untouched guitar picks, or do I stick with ol’ stumpy here.
October 21, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Do I use one of my nice, new, untouched guitar picks, or do I stick with ol’ stumpy here.
Found this on my weekend hike.
Some good with dude with a comically thick Maine accent told me not to bury anyhting here for some reason…
Some good with dude with a comically thick Maine accent told me not to bury anyhting here for some reason…
October 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Found this on my weekend hike.
Some good with dude with a comically thick Maine accent told me not to bury anyhting here for some reason…
Some good with dude with a comically thick Maine accent told me not to bury anyhting here for some reason…
I’ve seen a lot of amazing things since I started hiking a few months ago, but the views along the Estero Bluffs Trial this weekend literally left me speechless.
October 20, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I’ve seen a lot of amazing things since I started hiking a few months ago, but the views along the Estero Bluffs Trial this weekend literally left me speechless.
IDK why I bother writing when I could be putting all my creative energy toward making a chess set out of cheese.
October 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
IDK why I bother writing when I could be putting all my creative energy toward making a chess set out of cheese.
Looking for some spooky reads for the Halloween season? Check out these collections that feature my stories along with many other chilling tales.
October 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Looking for some spooky reads for the Halloween season? Check out these collections that feature my stories along with many other chilling tales.
Damn I love hiking in California. 🥾
October 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Damn I love hiking in California. 🥾
Another 5-star review of Hellbound Bastards!Pretty cool that to think my book might be a gateway drug to get more check to check out more weird westerns and westerns in general.
October 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Another 5-star review of Hellbound Bastards!Pretty cool that to think my book might be a gateway drug to get more check to check out more weird westerns and westerns in general.
An online troll gets more than he bargained for when he picks a fight with a pop star and her army of fans.
Read my story Reply Guy in Alien Buddha's House of Horror Vol. 8, now available on Amazon. It's the perfect Halloween read!
Read my story Reply Guy in Alien Buddha's House of Horror Vol. 8, now available on Amazon. It's the perfect Halloween read!
October 9, 2025 at 11:22 PM
An online troll gets more than he bargained for when he picks a fight with a pop star and her army of fans.
Read my story Reply Guy in Alien Buddha's House of Horror Vol. 8, now available on Amazon. It's the perfect Halloween read!
Read my story Reply Guy in Alien Buddha's House of Horror Vol. 8, now available on Amazon. It's the perfect Halloween read!
Look at this cute little Jaws plushie. He’s even got a little air tank in his mouth.
October 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Look at this cute little Jaws plushie. He’s even got a little air tank in his mouth.