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Oli Jacobs - Author
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Writer of books. He/Him. Largely oblivious. Absolutely anxious. Usually found in a pit of despair.
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Not sure about this Xmas treat.
Box of Snowman branded cream pies at Asda
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Lots of fresh new books ready for the Board in the City Xmas fayre. Come one, come all, come buy all my books on December 6th.

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A box full of fresh books
November 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Thank you once again #HorrorWritersChat and @marywyrd.bsky.social for hosting!

Generic shill this week for my work. Still looking for that first sale of November. Could it be YOU?

Find your favourite here: www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Oli-J... and enjoy this shelfie of my works (with added Lego)
Shelfie showcasing Oli Jacobs books along with Lego dioramas from Deep Down There, Mr Blank, and Kirk Sandblaster
November 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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“…You see, a baby’s head is like a mashed potato, easily deformed. Sometimes, in the birthing process, they get a little... off.” ​
“It's bloody square!” ​
“And squashed!” ​
“All part of the process,” Dr Mandrake said…”

Behold the giant mutant babies of Little Thwopping for 0.99: amzn.eu/d/hG4RgEf
Promo art for The Children of Little Thwopping during Halloween sale. Full text alongside cover reads: HALLOWEEN SALE Select titles only 0.99 (UK/US) "...an enjoyable comedy/horror read" ~ Goodreads user "...pretty entertaining..." ~ SocialBookShelves (Book blog) "...a good mixture of cosmic horror and comedy..." ~ Amazon reader AVAILABLE ON AMAZON 28th - 31st OCTOBER
October 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Always a pleasure #HorrorWritersChat. Must confess, depression hit hard during this weeks session but being part of this community is always a big help, so thank you.

If interested, I'm running a sale until Friday. Several horror books for only 0.99. www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Oli-J...
Promo art for The Children of Little Thwopping during Halloween sale. Full text alongside cover reads: HALLOWEEN SALE Select titles only 0.99 (UK/US) "...an enjoyable comedy/horror read" ~ Goodreads user "...pretty entertaining..." ~ SocialBookShelves (Book blog) "...a good mixture of cosmic horror and comedy..." ~ Amazon reader AVAILABLE ON AMAZON 28th - 31st OCTOBER Promo art for everything is under control. during Halloween sale. Full text alongside cover reads: HALLOWEEN SALE Select titles only 0.99 (UK/US) "...a creepy, imaginative read!" ~ Dr Alice Violett (Book Blog) "...deeply unsettling..." ~ Amazon reader "...unsettling and uncomfortable..." ~ Goodreads user AVAILABLE ON AMAZON 28th - 31st OCTOBER Promo art for Deep Down There during Halloween sale. Full text alongside cover reads: HALLOWEEN SALE Select titles only 0.99 (UK/US) "...a gripping horror story" ~ Bookshine & Readbows (Book Blog) "...unsettling Lovecraftian horror..." ~ Chris Limb (Author - Comeback, Ghostdance) "...(you'd) be a fool to miss..." ~ Mark Allard-Will (Author - The Burning Black) AVAILABLE ON AMAZON 28th - 31st OCTOBER Promo art for Wilthaven during Halloween sale. Full text alongside cover reads: HALLOWEEN SALE Select titles only 0.99 (UK/US) "...absolutely recommend" ~ Rebbie Reviews (Book Blog) "...(Oli) at his best..." ~ Dane Cobain (Author - Driven, Meat) "...a definite buy" ~ Adam Mayfield (Author - Farewell Starlight) AVAILABLE ON AMAZON 28th - 31st OCTOBER
October 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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"What the bloody Hell is this?"

A mysterious hole brings with it curiosity, obsession, and madness to a small community. Eventually, chaos reigns.

Part of my #Halloween sale - amzn.eu/d/9StF5hB

#booksky #horrorsky
Promo art for Deep Down There during Halloween sale. Full text alongside cover reads: HALLOWEEN SALE Select titles only 0.99 (UK/US) "...a gripping horror story" ~ Bookshine & Readbows (Book Blog) "...unsettling Lovecraftian horror..." ~ Chris Limb (Author - Comeback, Ghostdance) "...(you'd) be a fool to miss..." ~ Mark Allard-Will (Author - The Burning Black) AVAILABLE ON AMAZON 28th - 31st OCTOBER
October 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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"Hail Hq'Tar!"

Come discover the jolly old town of Wilthaven, which just happens to be under the thrall of an evil god...

Part of my #Halloween sale on Amazon!

amzn.eu/d/gtrWkAb

#booksky #horrorsky #writesky
Promo art for Wilthaven during Halloween sale. Full text alongside cover reads: HALLOWEEN SALE Select titles only 0.99 (UK/US) "...absolutely recommend..." ~ Rebbie Reviews (Book Blog) "...(Oli) at his best..." ~ Dane Cobain (Author - Driven, Meat) "...a definite buy" ~ Adam Mayfield (Author - Farewell Starlight) AVAILABLE ON AMAZON 28th - 31st OCTOBER
October 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Reminded of this today. Still something I try to abide by.

(I’m not that interesting anyway)
Quote meme: The creatice person should have no other biography than his works - B Traven
October 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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There’s more…
Even more Yorkshire terriers at rest.
October 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Enjoy this small selection of my mums Yorkshire terriers, during a rare quiet moment.
Three Yorkshire terriers looking up
October 25, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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Quite proud of this pic I took the other night of MacReady drinking by firelight.
A figurine of MacReady from The Thing posing with a drink in hand, lit by an orange candle. A husky figurine sits next to him.
October 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Here he is, as drawn by @elainemwill.bsky.social
Cartoon of Kirk sandblaster by Elaine m will. Kirk is clad in boots, space jeans, a yellow shirt and a brown leather jacket, while his hair is beautifully quiffed as he holds his laser pistol.
October 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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To be honest, I’m getting there…
POV photo of laptop screen with shelving containing films in the background. A candle is burning and the top shelf is filled with Thing based items.
October 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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One of them is not like the others…

Fort Hamilton, 1 of 10 short stories available to read in my collection, The Lament of the Silver Badger. Available now: amzn.eu/d/8JcpHCs

#shortfiction #shortstories #indieauthor #booksky #horrorsky
Quote promo post for book lament of the silver badger. Quote is from story fort Hamilton and reads: “… the inhabitants of fort Hamilton number 6, am I correct?” “Why, yes, sir.” “Then why, Corporal Galloway, do I count 7?”
October 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Get ready for the train journey from hell.

Carny Train, just 1 of the 9 stories in my collection Sertraline Dreams. Available now: amzn.eu/d/edJmYu5

#shortstories #writesky #booksky #horrorsky
Promo post for book Sertraline Dreams. Quote from story Carny Train: “he didn’t see a trains interior; he saw what he could best describe as an abattoir” Arrow promo post for book Sertraline dreams Comments include: “Highly compelling and thrillingly sinister” “A trippy collection” “One disturbing, surreal fantasy after another”
October 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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If you’re looking for a chilling read this #SpookySeason, check out my range of cosmic horror books. From strange holes to seaside cults, there’s plenty to be afraid of…

Link in thread…

#Halloween #booksky #horrorsky #indieauthor #indiefiction #writingcommunity #otherhashtags #pleaseshare
Arrow promo for wrath of the land book Arrow promo for everything is under control book Arrow promo for deep down there book Arrow promo for Wilthaven book
October 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Final showing…

Catch the latest AlphaFlashes story - M is for Movie - over at my website site today: olijbooks.wordpress.com/m-is-for-mov...

#flashfiction #booksky #writesky
Sepia film reel with title m is for movie
October 14, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Body horror, madness, and an axe to the face. Just some of the fun found aboard Station 17.

Get my Thing/Shining inspired horror for only £0.99 this week only.

amzn.eu/d/cClSOaa

#booksky #horrorsky #writesky #halloween #kindle
Book cover for Station 17
October 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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The mystery of the Anton Court hole was enough to turn Rilee’s review from a 3⭐️ to a 4⭐️!

Discover what lurks below in Deep Down There, available now: amzn.eu/d/gz5eBay

#booksky #horrorsky #writesky
Review of book deep down there. It reads: Would read again, and will stay away from random holes Courtesy of Rilee, Goodreads user
October 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Like the gloopy paranoia of The Thing? Enjoy the claustrophobic madness of The Shining? Why not check out my horror Station 17?

2 tales of terror feat. an alcoholic ex-cop looking for redemption, and a greedy businessman looking for profit.

Now only 99p/c on Kindle!

#writesky #booksky #horrorsky
Book cover for Station 17
October 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Oh man where to start…

Wilthaven: epistolary about a cursed town
Wrath of the Land: mutated fatberg
Deep Down There: strange hole
everything is under control. : evil utopia
Welcome to Ferrendale: Lovecraft meets The Wicker Man

Not to mention all the short stories!
Promo image for Sertraline dreams highlighting review quotes and tropes. Promo image for Wilthaven highlighting review quotes and tropes. Promo image for deep down there highlighting review quotes and tropes. Promo image for wrath of the land highlighting review quotes and tropes.
October 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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I’m aware of the irony.

New AlphaFlashes short story - L is for Late - live on my website: olijbooks.wordpress.com/l-is-for-late/

#booksky #writesky #flashfiction
Clock face with skull in middle, with title L is for late on top
October 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Always a pleasure #HorrorWritersChat! And good to know I’m not the only 40something horror…

This week, allow me to plug my Thing/Shining inspired early work Station 17. 2 tales set aboard the titular ocean rig, where madness and murder prey upon the weak.

Only 99p on kindle: amzn.eu/d/czTZKC8
Review of Station 17 - the right amount of gore and suspense and a general feeling of unease throughout Book cover for Station 17 showing the silhouette of an oceanic rig with a blood drop under the title. Art by CM Carter
October 1, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Just to add, my favourite elder character in my books is James Stanley aka The Colonel in DEEP DOWN THERE. Not only does he open the book (“what the bloody hell is this?”) he is a vital part. Here he is in Lego form looking down the hole with his wife, Heather, Crendon, and Hannah.
Lego scene from Deep down there.
October 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Oh most definitely. Getting eyes on one’s work is one of the toughest things about being an indie author. The audience is out there, but it’s about being seen amongst the crowd. Although I have my methods…
Homer Simpson firing a shotgun while saying books! Get your books here!
October 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM