Dave Bruno
@scaredydave.bsky.social
Father, Game Animator, Writer, Horror Enthusiast, and overall Wholesome Dude.
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Dave Bruno
@scaredydave.bsky.social
· Sep 15
September 25-October 25, start your Spooky Season off right and enter for a chance to win an ePub version of the Dinosaur Horror Novel "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!"
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
#Booksky #writersky #authorsky #horrornovel #halloween #jurassicworldrebirth #spookyseason #indieauthor
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
#Booksky #writersky #authorsky #horrornovel #halloween #jurassicworldrebirth #spookyseason #indieauthor
I've been featured in the November issue of Kirkus magazine! Find it on page 134. Thanks for the feature #kirkusreviews! And if YOU want a copy, you can buy it at this link (or search for it anywhere you buy books online)
www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1L1QD1...
#debutnovel #bookreview #dinosaur #horror
www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1L1QD1...
#debutnovel #bookreview #dinosaur #horror
November 6, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I've been featured in the November issue of Kirkus magazine! Find it on page 134. Thanks for the feature #kirkusreviews! And if YOU want a copy, you can buy it at this link (or search for it anywhere you buy books online)
www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1L1QD1...
#debutnovel #bookreview #dinosaur #horror
www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1L1QD1...
#debutnovel #bookreview #dinosaur #horror
Here's my book, "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!:, a fun Creature Feature Horror novel. I originally drew the version on the right because I'm a artist, but I wanted something more painterly, so I hired @slimyswampghost.bsky.social for the art and @sarahjcoleman.bsky.social for the logo.
To buy: a.co/d/dw2QNRs
To buy: a.co/d/dw2QNRs
November 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Here's my book, "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!:, a fun Creature Feature Horror novel. I originally drew the version on the right because I'm a artist, but I wanted something more painterly, so I hired @slimyswampghost.bsky.social for the art and @sarahjcoleman.bsky.social for the logo.
To buy: a.co/d/dw2QNRs
To buy: a.co/d/dw2QNRs
The #GoodreadsGiveaway is officially ended and 50 lucky entrants have received their copies of my #Dinosaur #Horror #Novel! 2958 ENTRIES! I was blown away! Thanks for everyone who entered! And if you'd still like a copy before #Halloween, You can order it online or get it on Kindle Unlimited!
October 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The #GoodreadsGiveaway is officially ended and 50 lucky entrants have received their copies of my #Dinosaur #Horror #Novel! 2958 ENTRIES! I was blown away! Thanks for everyone who entered! And if you'd still like a copy before #Halloween, You can order it online or get it on Kindle Unlimited!
#HorrorWritersChat
Thanks again for this! If you want to win a digital copy of my book, the Goodreads Giveaway is still live for 3 more days! Catch it before it goes Extinct! (Or buy it if you're nasty!)
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Thanks again for this! If you want to win a digital copy of my book, the Goodreads Giveaway is still live for 3 more days! Catch it before it goes Extinct! (Or buy it if you're nasty!)
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
October 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
#HorrorWritersChat
Thanks again for this! If you want to win a digital copy of my book, the Goodreads Giveaway is still live for 3 more days! Catch it before it goes Extinct! (Or buy it if you're nasty!)
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Thanks again for this! If you want to win a digital copy of my book, the Goodreads Giveaway is still live for 3 more days! Catch it before it goes Extinct! (Or buy it if you're nasty!)
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
#HorrorWritersChat Q4
I think Azi was the funnest to write. They're just such a mess, and the sassy way they talk is really fun. Id say Bernard is "my avatar" in the book, he's my like... anchor I guess. And they may be wondering where they're royalty checks are. I have to SELL the book first guys!
I think Azi was the funnest to write. They're just such a mess, and the sassy way they talk is really fun. Id say Bernard is "my avatar" in the book, he's my like... anchor I guess. And they may be wondering where they're royalty checks are. I have to SELL the book first guys!
QUESTION FOUR
There’s a knock at the door.
Before you can answer it, the door opens and reveals…your favourite character. They are your creation.
Who is visiting you?
Why are they your favourite?
And why are they here, now?
- - -
Linger a little longer for the outro & promo #HorrorWritersChat
There’s a knock at the door.
Before you can answer it, the door opens and reveals…your favourite character. They are your creation.
Who is visiting you?
Why are they your favourite?
And why are they here, now?
- - -
Linger a little longer for the outro & promo #HorrorWritersChat
October 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
#HorrorWritersChat Q4
I think Azi was the funnest to write. They're just such a mess, and the sassy way they talk is really fun. Id say Bernard is "my avatar" in the book, he's my like... anchor I guess. And they may be wondering where they're royalty checks are. I have to SELL the book first guys!
I think Azi was the funnest to write. They're just such a mess, and the sassy way they talk is really fun. Id say Bernard is "my avatar" in the book, he's my like... anchor I guess. And they may be wondering where they're royalty checks are. I have to SELL the book first guys!
#HorrorWritersChat Q3
Legally obligated to say that my Dinosaur Horror Novel is inspired by Jurassic Park, should be a surprise to no one haha. Carnosaur, Dino Crisis and Resident Evil 1 specifically may ring a few neat bells though.
Legally obligated to say that my Dinosaur Horror Novel is inspired by Jurassic Park, should be a surprise to no one haha. Carnosaur, Dino Crisis and Resident Evil 1 specifically may ring a few neat bells though.
October 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
#HorrorWritersChat Q3
Legally obligated to say that my Dinosaur Horror Novel is inspired by Jurassic Park, should be a surprise to no one haha. Carnosaur, Dino Crisis and Resident Evil 1 specifically may ring a few neat bells though.
Legally obligated to say that my Dinosaur Horror Novel is inspired by Jurassic Park, should be a surprise to no one haha. Carnosaur, Dino Crisis and Resident Evil 1 specifically may ring a few neat bells though.
#HorrorWritersChat Q2
My weird tool is, if you have artistic talent, keep a sketchpad nearby. I've gotten out of a few Writers Block by switching my creative gears and sketching scenes I've outlined to just jostle the brain a bit and restore my mana.
My weird tool is, if you have artistic talent, keep a sketchpad nearby. I've gotten out of a few Writers Block by switching my creative gears and sketching scenes I've outlined to just jostle the brain a bit and restore my mana.
QUESTION TWO
We stand before your writing area #HorrorWritersChat
Which three tools (apps? Items? objects?) do you find useful when writing?
Are there any you’d recommend to other writers?
The stranger the better...
We stand before your writing area #HorrorWritersChat
Which three tools (apps? Items? objects?) do you find useful when writing?
Are there any you’d recommend to other writers?
The stranger the better...
October 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
#HorrorWritersChat Q2
My weird tool is, if you have artistic talent, keep a sketchpad nearby. I've gotten out of a few Writers Block by switching my creative gears and sketching scenes I've outlined to just jostle the brain a bit and restore my mana.
My weird tool is, if you have artistic talent, keep a sketchpad nearby. I've gotten out of a few Writers Block by switching my creative gears and sketching scenes I've outlined to just jostle the brain a bit and restore my mana.
#HorrorWritersChat Q1
Im Dave Bruno, author of "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!" I love writing Creature Features, and to the question I say "why let your dreams stay dreams?" And made my office my dream place to write!
Im Dave Bruno, author of "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!" I love writing Creature Features, and to the question I say "why let your dreams stay dreams?" And made my office my dream place to write!
October 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
#HorrorWritersChat Q1
Im Dave Bruno, author of "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!" I love writing Creature Features, and to the question I say "why let your dreams stay dreams?" And made my office my dream place to write!
Im Dave Bruno, author of "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!" I love writing Creature Features, and to the question I say "why let your dreams stay dreams?" And made my office my dream place to write!
so I made a cool design for Gym Shirts to work out in and I wanna sell that design online, but I'm having trouble finding a good website to do it. Anyone recommend anything for uploading custom art for athletic attire and selling it online?
October 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
so I made a cool design for Gym Shirts to work out in and I wanna sell that design online, but I'm having trouble finding a good website to do it. Anyone recommend anything for uploading custom art for athletic attire and selling it online?
Just 3 more days to enter for a chance to win 1 of 50 copies of my #Dinosaur #Horror #Novel! Get in before this giveaway goes extinct!
#JurassicWorldEvolution3 #JurassicWorld #HorrorNovel #GoodreadsGiveaway #Giveaway #Halloween #IndieHorror #IndieAuthor #Booksky #HorrorWritingCommunity
#JurassicWorldEvolution3 #JurassicWorld #HorrorNovel #GoodreadsGiveaway #Giveaway #Halloween #IndieHorror #IndieAuthor #Booksky #HorrorWritingCommunity
September 25-October 25, start your Spooky Season off right and enter for a chance to win an ePub version of the Dinosaur Horror Novel "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!"
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
#Booksky #writersky #authorsky #horrornovel #halloween #jurassicworldrebirth #spookyseason #indieauthor
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
#Booksky #writersky #authorsky #horrornovel #halloween #jurassicworldrebirth #spookyseason #indieauthor
October 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Just 3 more days to enter for a chance to win 1 of 50 copies of my #Dinosaur #Horror #Novel! Get in before this giveaway goes extinct!
#JurassicWorldEvolution3 #JurassicWorld #HorrorNovel #GoodreadsGiveaway #Giveaway #Halloween #IndieHorror #IndieAuthor #Booksky #HorrorWritingCommunity
#JurassicWorldEvolution3 #JurassicWorld #HorrorNovel #GoodreadsGiveaway #Giveaway #Halloween #IndieHorror #IndieAuthor #Booksky #HorrorWritingCommunity
I have an AI book reviewer trying to scam me and... yall... It just feels like being "creative for the internet" benefits everyone else except the artist at this point. I wrote a book, the Book Reviewers made more money off it than I have. AI scammers stole it and make money off remixing it.
October 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I have an AI book reviewer trying to scam me and... yall... It just feels like being "creative for the internet" benefits everyone else except the artist at this point. I wrote a book, the Book Reviewers made more money off it than I have. AI scammers stole it and make money off remixing it.
Day 10 of #artober is Senshi from #DeliciousInDungeon. I got into cooking this year and now I start grumbling narrations while I cook thanks to Senshi. #anime
October 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Day 10 of #artober is Senshi from #DeliciousInDungeon. I got into cooking this year and now I start grumbling narrations while I cook thanks to Senshi. #anime
Day 9 of #Artober is #DetectiveConan from #CaseClosed #Anime. I visited Japan earlier this year & a new DC movie came out so they were advertising it everywhere. I decided to give it a shot, watched it in Japanese w/ no Subtitles on Netflix, liked it and rewatched it w/ subtitles back in the states!
October 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Day 9 of #Artober is #DetectiveConan from #CaseClosed #Anime. I visited Japan earlier this year & a new DC movie came out so they were advertising it everywhere. I decided to give it a shot, watched it in Japanese w/ no Subtitles on Netflix, liked it and rewatched it w/ subtitles back in the states!
Day 8 of #Artober is #ChainsawMan. As a lover of Evil Dead, id say this is like my favorite character design ever. I guess I just have a thing for Chainsaws haha. #anime
October 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Day 8 of #Artober is #ChainsawMan. As a lover of Evil Dead, id say this is like my favorite character design ever. I guess I just have a thing for Chainsaws haha. #anime
Me posting to literally any social media website
two men sit at a table with plates of food on it
Alt: The scene from Jurassic Park where Dennis Nedry points at Dodson and says “Look! It’s Dodson! We got Dodson over here! See? Nobody cares.”
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October 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Me posting to literally any social media website
Day 4, the Portugal work off site! Unfortunately we mostly stayed in the resort hotel the entire trip so I didn't get to really experience Portugal as much as the other places, so this is more about what we did for work. I won an award!
October 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Day 4, the Portugal work off site! Unfortunately we mostly stayed in the resort hotel the entire trip so I didn't get to really experience Portugal as much as the other places, so this is more about what we did for work. I won an award!
#TBBChat
Thanks for these! I love answering questions haha. Im currently doing a Goodreads Giveaway for “Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!” You can enter here to potentially win 1 of 50 entries!
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/421898-oh-f-ck-dinosaurs
Thanks for these! I love answering questions haha. Im currently doing a Goodreads Giveaway for “Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!” You can enter here to potentially win 1 of 50 entries!
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/421898-oh-f-ck-dinosaurs
October 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
#TBBChat
Thanks for these! I love answering questions haha. Im currently doing a Goodreads Giveaway for “Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!” You can enter here to potentially win 1 of 50 entries!
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/421898-oh-f-ck-dinosaurs
Thanks for these! I love answering questions haha. Im currently doing a Goodreads Giveaway for “Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!” You can enter here to potentially win 1 of 50 entries!
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/421898-oh-f-ck-dinosaurs
#TBBChat Q4
I’m trying out “slice of life” for my next book… but as it’s a horror novel, emphasis on the SLICE…
I’m trying out “slice of life” for my next book… but as it’s a horror novel, emphasis on the SLICE…
TBB Chat Q4: Is there a genre/subgenre you haven’t written yet but would like to someday?
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No links or covers. Save the self-promo for the outro.
#TBBChat #BookBazaar25 #Writing #Writesky
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October 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
#TBBChat Q4
I’m trying out “slice of life” for my next book… but as it’s a horror novel, emphasis on the SLICE…
I’m trying out “slice of life” for my next book… but as it’s a horror novel, emphasis on the SLICE…
#TBBChat Q2
My day job would probably be the same, my books take place in the real modern day world. I’m a Game Animator, so I guess the only fun way my job interacts with it is knowing maybe one of the characters plays Monopoly Go on the toilet or something haha
My day job would probably be the same, my books take place in the real modern day world. I’m a Game Animator, so I guess the only fun way my job interacts with it is knowing maybe one of the characters plays Monopoly Go on the toilet or something haha
TBB Chat Q2: What would your job or daily life be like if you lived in your story's setting? Would you enjoy it?
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#TBBChat #BookBazaar25 #Writing #Writesky
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October 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
#TBBChat Q2
My day job would probably be the same, my books take place in the real modern day world. I’m a Game Animator, so I guess the only fun way my job interacts with it is knowing maybe one of the characters plays Monopoly Go on the toilet or something haha
My day job would probably be the same, my books take place in the real modern day world. I’m a Game Animator, so I guess the only fun way my job interacts with it is knowing maybe one of the characters plays Monopoly Go on the toilet or something haha
#TBBChat Q1:
Book 1 mostly takes place in an abandoned weird house in the mountains, however the stuff leading up to that are based on places I’ve been. For instance the Gas Station is 1 to 1 one I’ve been to near Napa. Book 2 I’m emulating the feel of conventions I’ve been to, like GenCon and ACEN
Book 1 mostly takes place in an abandoned weird house in the mountains, however the stuff leading up to that are based on places I’ve been. For instance the Gas Station is 1 to 1 one I’ve been to near Napa. Book 2 I’m emulating the feel of conventions I’ve been to, like GenCon and ACEN
TBB Chat Q1: Are any of the settings in your stories inspired by real places, or places from other stories?
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#TBBChat #BookBazaar25 #Writing #Writesky
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October 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
#TBBChat Q1:
Book 1 mostly takes place in an abandoned weird house in the mountains, however the stuff leading up to that are based on places I’ve been. For instance the Gas Station is 1 to 1 one I’ve been to near Napa. Book 2 I’m emulating the feel of conventions I’ve been to, like GenCon and ACEN
Book 1 mostly takes place in an abandoned weird house in the mountains, however the stuff leading up to that are based on places I’ve been. For instance the Gas Station is 1 to 1 one I’ve been to near Napa. Book 2 I’m emulating the feel of conventions I’ve been to, like GenCon and ACEN
Day 3, Portland! incorporated a lot of stuff into this one. Multonomah Falls, the Peculiarium, Raven's Manor, Biking, The Skeleton Key Museum, the Insectorium, Powell's Books, the shark from the coffee place we went to, the Portland sign, Voodoo Donuts, the LGBTQ+ community, got it all!
October 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Day 3, Portland! incorporated a lot of stuff into this one. Multonomah Falls, the Peculiarium, Raven's Manor, Biking, The Skeleton Key Museum, the Insectorium, Powell's Books, the shark from the coffee place we went to, the Portland sign, Voodoo Donuts, the LGBTQ+ community, got it all!