jrblanes
@jrblanes.bsky.social
JR Blanes is the author of the upcoming novel, Portraits of Decay, from Ruadan Books. His short fiction has been published in Tales to Terrify, The No Sleep Podcast, Thirteen, among others. You can visit him at https://linktr.ee/jrblanes76
Tired of the snow already? Ring in Spring tomorrow night by joining Ruadán Books at 7pm for the launch of their Spring in the City Anthology. Register now @ link.ruadanbooks.com/springparty
December 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Tired of the snow already? Ring in Spring tomorrow night by joining Ruadán Books at 7pm for the launch of their Spring in the City Anthology. Register now @ link.ruadanbooks.com/springparty
We are still accepting horror, thriller, true crime, paranomal, dark fantasy, and cryptid romance authors for the [Krampus' Secret Bookshop at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora, IL on December 6. 1/2 tables are $60, Full are $110. The event runs 11 - 4. email rob@smgpods.com #horrorwriters #events
November 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We are still accepting horror, thriller, true crime, paranomal, dark fantasy, and cryptid romance authors for the [Krampus' Secret Bookshop at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora, IL on December 6. 1/2 tables are $60, Full are $110. The event runs 11 - 4. email rob@smgpods.com #horrorwriters #events
I’m a big fan of Duncan Ralston and this one delivered some blood soaked fun.
November 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I’m a big fan of Duncan Ralston and this one delivered some blood soaked fun.
Hey everybody! December 6th I'm going to be at the Krampus Secret Bookshoppe at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora selling my debut novel, Portraits of Decay. A Southern Gothic Horror Talke in the swampy bayous and eclectic city of New Orleans. What could be a better holiday gift? #horrorgift #horror
November 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Hey everybody! December 6th I'm going to be at the Krampus Secret Bookshoppe at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora selling my debut novel, Portraits of Decay. A Southern Gothic Horror Talke in the swampy bayous and eclectic city of New Orleans. What could be a better holiday gift? #horrorgift #horror
Less than a week away. Next Tuesday you should join me, Mariah Maria Haskins, John Joseph Ryan, Avram Lavisnky, and others as we bring Spring in the City with this Q&A. Also, pre-order a copy now at Ruadán Books
November 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Less than a week away. Next Tuesday you should join me, Mariah Maria Haskins, John Joseph Ryan, Avram Lavisnky, and others as we bring Spring in the City with this Q&A. Also, pre-order a copy now at Ruadán Books
Back in the top 100 in psychological horror on Amazon. Let’s see if we can get it in the top 50. If you have friends who enjoy Southern Gothic Horror then tell them about Portraits of Decay. Also, give it a review at Amazon, Goodreads, and anywhere else with reviews
November 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Back in the top 100 in psychological horror on Amazon. Let’s see if we can get it in the top 50. If you have friends who enjoy Southern Gothic Horror then tell them about Portraits of Decay. Also, give it a review at Amazon, Goodreads, and anywhere else with reviews
If you've read Portraits of Decay, I'd love to read your reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. Once again, thanks so much for buying the book and giving it a read.
November 23, 2025 at 4:20 AM
If you've read Portraits of Decay, I'd love to read your reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. Once again, thanks so much for buying the book and giving it a read.
Purchase at ruadanbooks.com, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble in paperbook, eBook kindle, or Audiobook. #horror #horrorcommunity #horrorfans #horrorbooks #books #read
November 23, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Purchase at ruadanbooks.com, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble in paperbook, eBook kindle, or Audiobook. #horror #horrorcommunity #horrorfans #horrorbooks #books #read
Santa is going to slay this year. Great time to buy my Southern Gothic Horror Tale, Portraits of Decay at this following X-Mas events:
December 6th @https://www.twobrothersbrewing.com/restaurants-roundhouse
11am-4pm
December 20th
www.mikerphonebrewing.com
12am-4pm
The gift that keeps killing!
December 6th @https://www.twobrothersbrewing.com/restaurants-roundhouse
11am-4pm
December 20th
www.mikerphonebrewing.com
12am-4pm
The gift that keeps killing!
November 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Santa is going to slay this year. Great time to buy my Southern Gothic Horror Tale, Portraits of Decay at this following X-Mas events:
December 6th @https://www.twobrothersbrewing.com/restaurants-roundhouse
11am-4pm
December 20th
www.mikerphonebrewing.com
12am-4pm
The gift that keeps killing!
December 6th @https://www.twobrothersbrewing.com/restaurants-roundhouse
11am-4pm
December 20th
www.mikerphonebrewing.com
12am-4pm
The gift that keeps killing!
I want to thank Bookcellar for the amazing cookies.
November 20, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I want to thank Bookcellar for the amazing cookies.
Just received my copy of Spring in the City with my story “Chicago.” Pre-Order your copy from ruadanbooks.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Just received my copy of Spring in the City with my story “Chicago.” Pre-Order your copy from ruadanbooks.com
Seeing my novel in a store window is exciting. Drop by the Bookcellar this Wednesday for a reading and go home with my Southern Gothic Horror Tragedy.
November 16, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Seeing my novel in a store window is exciting. Drop by the Bookcellar this Wednesday for a reading and go home with my Southern Gothic Horror Tragedy.
Hey Everyone, Just a reminder that I will be at the The Book Cellar this Wednesday, reading and signing books. It's going to be scary good time. So come on out. You can RSVP here: www.bookcellarinc.com/jr-blanes-po...
November 16, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Hey Everyone, Just a reminder that I will be at the The Book Cellar this Wednesday, reading and signing books. It's going to be scary good time. So come on out. You can RSVP here: www.bookcellarinc.com/jr-blanes-po...
A voodoo fest from my visit to New Orleans. You can read about Voodoo and Hoodoo in my horror novel. Portraits of Decay, which is OUT NOW! Buy it from Ruadan Books, Barnes & Noble, Amazon in paperback or Audiobook. #horrorbooks #books #horror #voodoo #NewOrleans #
November 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
A voodoo fest from my visit to New Orleans. You can read about Voodoo and Hoodoo in my horror novel. Portraits of Decay, which is OUT NOW! Buy it from Ruadan Books, Barnes & Noble, Amazon in paperback or Audiobook. #horrorbooks #books #horror #voodoo #NewOrleans #
If you like books about haunted wildlife amusement parks, urban explorers, rogue epidemiologists, and alligators, I highly recommend giving this horror-thriller-adventure by Viggy Parr Hampton a read
November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
If you like books about haunted wildlife amusement parks, urban explorers, rogue epidemiologists, and alligators, I highly recommend giving this horror-thriller-adventure by Viggy Parr Hampton a read
Just received Shiny Happy People by @claymcleod.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Just received Shiny Happy People by @claymcleod.bsky.social
Out Now From Ruadán Books. Portraits of Decay is a Southern Gothic Voodoo Zombie Tale in the heart of New Orleans. Available in paperback, kindle, and audiobook at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Get your copy today!
#horror #horrorbooks #horrorcommunity #literature #southerngothic #read #books
#horror #horrorbooks #horrorcommunity #literature #southerngothic #read #books
November 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Out Now From Ruadán Books. Portraits of Decay is a Southern Gothic Voodoo Zombie Tale in the heart of New Orleans. Available in paperback, kindle, and audiobook at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Get your copy today!
#horror #horrorbooks #horrorcommunity #literature #southerngothic #read #books
#horror #horrorbooks #horrorcommunity #literature #southerngothic #read #books
Don't forget to check out my Big Idea at whatever.scalzi.com/2025/10/23/t...
November 4, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Don't forget to check out my Big Idea at whatever.scalzi.com/2025/10/23/t...
Just letting everyone know, I will be reading at the The Book Cellar on November 19th. Do me a favor and RSVP now for the event: www.bookcellarinc.com/jr-blanes-po... Going to have a ghouish good time! #Chicago #event #reading #horror #horrorcommunity #performance
November 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Just letting everyone know, I will be reading at the The Book Cellar on November 19th. Do me a favor and RSVP now for the event: www.bookcellarinc.com/jr-blanes-po... Going to have a ghouish good time! #Chicago #event #reading #horror #horrorcommunity #performance
On my way to the Louisiana Book Festival. Come and say hi if you’re there!
October 31, 2025 at 11:43 AM
On my way to the Louisiana Book Festival. Come and say hi if you’re there!
Photo of me reading at last night's event at Uncharted Books. We had corpse masks, Swamp Potion, and a lot of fun. Thanks to everyone who came.
October 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Photo of me reading at last night's event at Uncharted Books. We had corpse masks, Swamp Potion, and a lot of fun. Thanks to everyone who came.
The Swamp Poison is ready. Cone have a taste tomorrow night at Uncharted Bookstore (3632 N Western Avenue) Chicago and celebrate Portraits of Decay! #horror #halloween #events #chicago #books
October 29, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The Swamp Poison is ready. Cone have a taste tomorrow night at Uncharted Bookstore (3632 N Western Avenue) Chicago and celebrate Portraits of Decay! #horror #halloween #events #chicago #books
