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Kalynn Bayron
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New York Times bestselling author, Stoker Award Nominee, IGNYTE Award Finalist, LOCUS Award nominee, Randall Kenan winner |She/Her|🏳️‍🌈|Rep @jamievankirk
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10 LGBTQ+ YA Fantasy Novels to Inspire Teens to Live Their Truth (Exclusive)
Deadly Ever After’ author Brittany Johnson rounds up two handfuls of LGBTQ+ young adult fantasy novels to "empower the young reader by giving them a means of escape while simultaneously offering survi...
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November 2, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Congrats to Lit Fest alum whose middle-grade books are out in PB: In @kalynnbayron.bsky.social’s RISE OF THE WRECKING CREW, the Squad makes a stand against the undead. In @annhood56.bsky.social’s HARRY HOUDINI: PRINCE OF AIR, Maisie & Felix find themselves at an 1894 magic show with Harry Houdini.
October 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Happy paperback #pubday to THE VANQUISHERS: Rise of the Wrecking Crew by @kalynnbayron.bsky.social!

Boog and the Squad have the adventure of a lifetime in this funny, high-action series finale by New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron.

On sale now!
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The Vanquishers: Rise of the Wrecking Crew
In the heart-stopping conclusion to the Vanquishers series by New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron, it is time for the final stand against the undead…
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October 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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I just read Make Me A Monster by @kalynnbayron.bsky.social and The Transition by @transhorrors.bsky.social and Hollow by @taylorlgrothe.bsky.social all in four days what are they PUTTING in these horror books lately because oh my GOD🔥🔥
October 9, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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Scary Books for Teens & Kids: Our September 2025 YA & MG Horror Guide

@jonezyboy.bsky.social brings you the latest Ya and Mg horror books you need to read.

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Scary Books For Teens & Kids: Our September 2025 YA & MG Horror Guide - The Ginger Nuts Of Horror Review Website
Scary Books for Teens & Kids: Our September 2025 YA & MG Horror Guide read our reviews of the latest and best Ya and Mg Horror Books.
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October 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Part one of my birthday book haul @kalynnbayron.bsky.social #BookHaul #BirthdayBookHaul #MakeMeAMonster #KalynnBayron
October 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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We can't review what we don't receive! Check out our submission guidelines to consider sending us your work! We love small press authors and are always on the lookout for New & Notable work.
Submission Guidelines
What genres of books and stories does Locus review? We review science fiction, fantasy, horror, speculative, surreal, slipstream, crossed genres, similarly themed YA, art books, and related nonfict…
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October 3, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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Oh yes! We love @kalynnbayron.bsky.social at @authorsnote.bsky.social and we’ve been very excited for #MakeMeAMonster. Happy Book Birthday!
October 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Jump into October with @kalynnbayron.bsky.social's MAKE ME A MONSTER, a FRANKENSTEIN-inspired novel that delights, disturbs, and surprises.

Check out Mandy C.'s review of the book at foreveryoungadult.com/book-report/....
Book Review of Make Me a Monster by Kalynn Bayron
No electricity necessary.
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September 30, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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PRE-ORDER ALERT!
Make Me a Monster by @kalynnbayron.bsky.social

Meka is used to death. After all, it's the family business.

#YAHorrorRom #Romancelandia #BookSky

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Make Me a Monster ebook by Kalynn Bayron - Rakuten Kobo
Read "Make Me a Monster" by Kalynn Bayron available from Rakuten Kobo. Featuring colored endpapers and a designed case! New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron is back with a Frankens...
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September 27, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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☠️ 85 Scary (and Not-So-Scary) 2025 Young Adult Books To Get Readers In The Halloween Spirit ☠️
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A compilation of twenty-one 2025 young adult book covers organized by colour, beginning with blue, transitioning into red and pink, and finally ending with green. Books featured include Moonsick, Out of Air, Keep Your Friends Close, Deadstream, And The River Drags Her Down, Bad Creek, Hollow, These Bodies Ain't Broken, We Won't All Survive, Let's Split Up, Showstopper, The Devil's In The Dancers, Final Cut, The Protégée, Honeysuckle and Bone, The Devouring Light, Predatory Natures, They Bloom At Night, The Dead of Summer and You've Awoken Her.
September 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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If you love someone, never let them go…

Preorder MAKE ME A MONSTER from any retailer and get a limited edition bookmark. It’s to die for! 😉

Submit your proof of purchase at bit.ly/makemeamonster

Preorder here or anywhere book are sold: www.kalynnbayron.com/new-ya-horror
September 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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I recommend #YoureNotSupposedToDieTonight by @kalynnbayron.bsky.social for anyone who enjoys a teen slasher with diverse characters, humor, and a satisfying conclusion. #HorrorSky #BookSky #Slasher #YA My full review: candikathorror.com/reads/youre-...
You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight — CandiKat Horror
I definitely recommend this for anyone who enjoys a teen slasher with diverse characters, humor, and a satisfying conclusion. 
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September 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Build your fall TBR with September's new horror releases - Day 3

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Build your fall TBR with September's new horror releases - Day 3 Demon Song- Kelsea Yu We Love You, Bunny - Mona Awad Midnight Timetable - Bora Chung The Mean Ones - Tatiana Schlote-Bonne Make Me a Monster- Kalynn Bayron Dead Red and Razor -Tim Lebbon The Hunger We Pass Down - Jen Sookfong Lee The Small Hours - Bob Pastorella Slashed Beauties - A. Rushby Moonflow - Bitter Karella Galloway’s Gospel - Sam Rebelein Good and Evil and Other Stories -Samanta Schweblin All the Stars Die - John F.D. Taff Who’s All Going (to Die)? - Lisa Springer Fiend - Alma Katsu Sh!tshow - Chris Panatier #horrorwritersassociation #horror #horrorfan #horroraddict #horrorjunkie #horrorgeek #horrorbooks #HorrorAuthors #Horrorfam #scary
August 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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I created a starter pack for slasher fans seeking their next kill! 🩸 Let me know if you’re a slasher author & want to be added. Current list includes:

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August 18, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Check out Cinderella is Dead by @kalynnbayron.bsky.social
if you're looking for a "Light-ish banned book for summer book club, BIPOC,LGBTQ+ characters or themes." #AskALibrarian
Cinderella Is Dead — Multnomah County Library
Cinderella Is Dead — Bayron, Kalynn, — "Queer black girls team up to overthrow the patriarchy in the former kingdom of Cinderella"--<br/>Two hundred years after Cinderella found her prince, the fairy ...
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July 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Camp Horror recs - Day 2

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July 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Sunday reading and it's Make Me a Monster by @kalynnbayron.bsky.social. Halfway through and it is exquisite! Publishes September and I know our YA fans will love it!
Proof of Make Me a Monster by Kalynn Bayron lying on a blanket. The cover reads "Dead bodies tend to open their mouths if they aren't sewn shut."
July 13, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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🌈 Book 15 for #PrideMonth: The Vanquishers by @kalynnbayron.bsky.social 🧛‍♀️ When vampires come back to town, Malika and her friends must become heroes—just like their favorite monster-fighting team! A book fully of fun, friendship, bravery, and LGBTQ+ pride. @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Day 15, #Pride Book 15: SLEEP LIKE DEATH, a haunting dark YA fantasy retelling of Snow White by pansexual author Kalynn Bayron (@kalynnbayron.bsky.social). Princess Eve, who can conjure weapons from nature, was raised to destroy the Knight. But as she turns seventeen, secrets--and questions--unfold.
The cover of SLEEP LIKE DEATH, featuring a girl wearing armor, holding a green apple Author Kalynn Bayron
June 15, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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locusmag.bsky.social
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) will livestream the 60th Annual Nebula Awards® tonight – Saturday, June 7, at 6:00 p.m. PDT. The ceremony will be emceed by toastmaster Erin Roberts.

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The 60th Annual Nebula Awards Ceremony
Join us as we go live on June 7th, 2025 at 8PM Central for the 60th Annual Nebula Awards Ceremony! Erin Roberts joins us this year as our Toastmaster, and the awards will be presented by multiple notable figures in the science fiction and fantasy community. Good luck to all of our fantastic finalis
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June 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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We’re doing a Goodreads giveaway! Enter to win an ARC of MAKE ME A MONSTER now through June 30th. 🖤🖤🖤

Enter here: linktr.ee/KalynnBayron
June 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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We’re doing a Goodreads giveaway! Enter to win an ARC of MAKE ME A MONSTER now through June 30th. 🖤🖤🖤

Enter here: linktr.ee/KalynnBayron
June 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Here- first teaser. Much more to come…
thefilmupdates.bsky.social Film Updates @thefilmupdates.bsky.social · Jun 1
The teaser trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s ‘FRANKENSTEIN’ has been released.

Coming to Netflix this November.
June 1, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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Looking for "Campy YA or adult horror with summer themes (set in summer or summer locale)"? Try You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by @kalynnbayron.bsky.social‬: multcolib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S1... #AskALibrarian
You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight — Multnomah County Library
You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight — Bayron, Kalynn, — "Charity has the summer job of her dreams, playing the "final girl" at Camp Mirror Lake. Guests pay to be scared in this full-contact terror game...
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May 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM