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H.M. Joinville
@hmjoinville.bsky.social
Writer of horror & poetry, MLIS, history blogger, and recovering Midwesterner..ope #amquerying Words in Bookends Review, Athena Review & the upcoming WriteHive anthology "Surviving Humanity" out 2026. https://www.readex.com/blog
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"The rise of horror fiction has historically coincided with periods of social unrest."
I guess I better get writing because it is going to be a busy 4 years.
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The House with Good Bones Audiobook by @tkingfisher.com feels like what I would imagine it would be like if @thebloggess.bsky.social were to narrate a horror novel. The accent, the unflinching wit, the slow descent into societal horror. It's all there. #horrorbooks #horrorwriters
November 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Anyone else feel like when they go through periods where you don't have time to read, write, or create you just don't feel like yourself anymore? I'm coming out of a slump where I have been bogged down with other things & now I'm starting to feel like me again. #writerstruggles #writingcommunity
November 17, 2025 at 11:08 AM
I don't know. Should I update my bio?
#writesky #horrorwriters
November 17, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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#horrornovels #horrorfanatic #horrorwriter #horrorfan #horrorjunkie

For everyone that's been going through a rough time
November 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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#horrornovels #horrorwriter #gothic

For the gothic horror writers/fans
November 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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November 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Bonded.
November 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Do you ever write a horror scene that creeps you out while writing it… then read it the next day and think, “this isn’t scary at all”? How do you judge if your horror is actually working? Let’s talk fear levels 👻 #horrorwriters #writingcommunity #amwritinghorror #booksky
November 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Do you have a microhorror story in 500 words or less? 🖤

Submit to Whispers From Beyond, Dark Descent's webzine for short, spine-chilling tales.

📖 Link in Bio
#HorrorWriters #DarkDescent #booksky #HorrorCommunity #DarkFantasy #Horrorlit #HorrorBooks
November 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Putting up the Christmas tree this weekend. I don't care what anyone says. The world is a dumpster fire, do something that makes you happy. #MariahCareyApproved
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November 15, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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November 14, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Just me immediately jumping up and dancing off nervous energy after applying for the @writehive.bsky.social 2026 mentorship. Wish me luck, BlueSky fam! #WritingCommunity #HorrorWriters #WriteSky
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November 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
It's "spend my kindle credits" day! Let's get spooky! #horrorbooks #horrorwriters #horrorreaders @pkennedywrites.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:44 PM
When I gave my 2 year old daughter a choice of holiday movies to watch tonight she chose Edward Scissorhands and my #spookymama heart was full. 🖤❤️
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November 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Finally getting around to watching this! I love #spookyseason
October 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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"History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes." Mark Twain #historyresearch #history #nokings #firstamendment
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Feel the love.
August 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
"Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free..."
August 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
New #CrackerBarrel logo has dropped!
August 22, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I know it is still August, but mentally I'm here. #IsItFallYet
August 16, 2025 at 10:33 AM