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Jenny Kiefer

@jennykiefer.com

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Horror writer and owner of Butcher Cabin Books in Louisville, Kentucky. Author of THIS WRETCHED VALLEY & CRAFTING FOR SINNERS (Oct 25). Bram Stoker Nominee. Fuck fascists & AI

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Jenny Kiefer @jennykiefer.com · Mar 21

CRAFTING FOR SINNERS releases October 7! Pre-order a signed copy here: www.horrorbookstore.com/product/craf...

The cover for CRAFTING FOR SINNERS, featuring hand-crocheted art

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Jenny Kiefer @jennykiefer.com · 5h

Hell yeah!!

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Deadman97 @deadman97.bsky.social · 5h

@jennykiefer.com Hi Jenny! Just passing along that I’m a mid-forties horror head who likes to think that nothing can get to me anymore, but I’m two-thirds through This Wretched Valley and it has absolutely SHIT me up. Great book!

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Jenny Kiefer @jennykiefer.com · 3d

Someone tell me what this means

A pair of blue socks that read "in dog years I'm gay"

Jenny Kiefer @jennykiefer.com · 4d

Soon

A picture of Powell's Books in Portland OR. The marquee says "Jenny Kiefer 10/12"

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Cynthia “Cina” Pelayo @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social · 4d

What people don’t understand about gutting disability rights is that even if you think it doesn’t affect you today it can one day.

Today, it’s Special Education.

Tomorrow, it’ll be the Americans with Disabilities Act.

1 in 4 people 20 years old today will become disabled before they retire.

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Jenny Kiefer @jennykiefer.com · 4d

I did in fact make it to Portland!!

Wendy N. Wagner 🎃 @wnwagner.bsky.social · 4d

Portland peeps! I'll be at Powell's City of Books tonight with the fabulous @jennykiefer.com to interview her about her new book, CRAFTING FOR SINNERS. Come find out just how dangerous a craft store can be!
www.powells.com/events/jenny...

Jenny Kiefer in Conversation With Wendy N. Wagner Event

The Legendary Independent Bookstore

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Scary-Death Morgue-enstern she/her | Read banned books @mlmorgenstern.bsky.social · 4d

I have started @jennykiefer.com's "Crafting for Sinners," and I am 100% down with all the yarn and knitting needle detailed descriptions.
WRITE MORE KNITTING HORROR, PPL.

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Jenny Kiefer @jennykiefer.com · 5d

Probably not a teleportation machine but if I could just do that

Jenny Kiefer @jennykiefer.com · 5d

Anyone who enjoys flying is psychotic

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CandiMan,CandiMan,CandiMan,CandiMan,CandiMan 🐝 @candikat.bsky.social · 5d

Can’t wait to read #CraftingForSinners by @jennykiefer.com (featuring my finish of The Stitcher’s Grimoire from @thewitchystitcher.bsky.social ) #BookSky #CrossStitch #Crafting

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Jenny Kiefer @jennykiefer.com · 5d

If I could have any superpower it would 100% be teleportation. Or maybe shape shifting because I could just shapeshift into a bird or plane

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Jenny Kiefer @jennykiefer.com · 5d

I hate flying so much

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Turn The Page! - Syosset Public Library 🎤 @splturnthepage.bsky.social · 7d

And here's ep. 371C: Die Hard in a craft store? Yes, please! Jenny Kiefer chats about cults, creative self-defensive, and CRAFTING FOR SINNERS. @jennykiefer.com

turnthepage.blubrry.net/2025/10/09/t...

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Epiphany Ferrell @epiphanyferrell.bsky.social · 7d

A quick read from Jenny Kiefer’s Stoker-nominated debut novel This Wretched Valley. I dare you to read it while camping. #readhorror @jennykiefer.com

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Emily @classichaunting.bsky.social · 8d

Easily the best preorder gift I’ve ever gotten with @jennykiefer.com’s new book

Picture of the book Crafting for Sinners with a small, red tape measure on top of it that says BE GAY, DO CRAFTS

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Jenny Kiefer @jennykiefer.com · 9d

PUB DAY POSSUM

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The Vampires Library @vampireslibrary.bsky.social · 9d

Happy crafting sinners! @jennykiefer.com s crafting for sinners is out today and if you didn’t already pre-order it directly from her bookstore, you wanna waddle down to your local bookstore and grab it or come see meeeee!

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Marguerite/Peg Turley @margueriteturl2.bsky.social · 9d

Happy pub day to these beauties!It’s another stellar week for new releases at @lahaskabookshop.bsky.social
@talkscaredpod.bsky.social @jennykiefer.com @kaychronister.bsky.social @casskhaw.bsky.social @emanquotah.bsky.social @emotrophywife.bsky.social
@tanyapell.bsky.social #books

Good boy by Neil McRobert crafting for sinners by Jenny Kiefer the big wife by Kay Chronister salt grows heavy by Cassandra Khaw The night is not for you by eman Quotah Herculine by Grace Byron and her wicked roots by Tanya Pell on top of the horror section

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Chuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · 9d

This is out and you want it, the end

Jenny Kiefer @jennykiefer.com · Mar 21

CRAFTING FOR SINNERS releases October 7! Pre-order a signed copy here: www.horrorbookstore.com/product/craf...

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Micah Castle 🎃 @micahcastle.com · 9d

IT'S OUT AND IT'S GOOD AND YOU SHOULD BUY IT

Jenny Kiefer @jennykiefer.com · Mar 21

CRAFTING FOR SINNERS releases October 7! Pre-order a signed copy here: www.horrorbookstore.com/product/craf...

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This is Allyween @allymalinenko.bsky.social · 9d

Happy Book Birthday Jenny!

Jenny Kiefer @jennykiefer.com · Mar 21

CRAFTING FOR SINNERS releases October 7! Pre-order a signed copy here: www.horrorbookstore.com/product/craf...

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Kathy Palm @kathleenpalm.bsky.social · 9d

Happy release day!!!
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Jenny Kiefer @jennykiefer.com · Mar 21

CRAFTING FOR SINNERS releases October 7! Pre-order a signed copy here: www.horrorbookstore.com/product/craf...

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Emma Cole @editrixemma.bsky.social · 9d

Happy book birthday to @jennykiefer.com and Crafting for Sinners! As a crafty person, this book feels hilariously disgustingly accurate and I loved it. You should read it especially if you are also a crafty person (who is not squeamish)

Jenny Kiefer's Crafting for Sinners. The cover features a pair of crocheted hands on a praying pose.

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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 9d

It's pub day for books that feature crafting, Krampus, and cool characters. Congratulations to clients @jennykiefer.com, @zoepersico.bsky.social, and PJ Hoover!

Oct. 7 Book Releases from the Tobias Literary Agency

New in Early Readers

In this unique, interactive graphic novel, early readers learn how to make good choices – and even choose what the characters do next!

Strong curriculum ties to social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, and story writing combine with excellent character-education lessons in cooperation, empathy, honesty and teamwork in a totally immersive interactive package.
Author:
P.J. Hoover
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Illustrator:
Lisa Wiley
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Features interactive storytelling

New in Adult Horror

Author:
Jenny Kiefer
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Released Oct. 7, 2025
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Appeals to fans of Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle and Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix
A queer woman must fight her way out of a craft store run by a megachurch in this gripping survival horror novel by Jenny Kiefer, author of This Wretched Valley.

“Kiefer presents a visceral, grimly comedic, but deadly serious novel that will whip readers into a frenzy of fear as well as anger.”—Library Journal

New in Picture Books

Author:
Kyle Sullivan
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Illustrator:
Zoe Persico
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Includes a glossary of winter folklore characters
Better watch out! Something delightfully dreadful lurks in the shadows cast by holiday lights.

“This cheerful, rhyming tale starring some of Western Europe’s folkloric figures will thrill readers…Sullivan and Persico make these friendly monsters heartwarming; readers will enjoy welcoming them to their holiday story times.” — School Library Journal

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the-line-up.bsky.social @the-line-up.bsky.social · 10d

From smutty vamps to creepy cults, here are our most anticipated horror books from indie and small presses this October. @jennykiefer.com @quirkbooks.bsky.social @pickyourpotions.bsky.social @saratantlinger.bsky.social

4 Terrifying New Releases from Indie and Small Presses in October 2025

Looking for your next horror read? Here are four October 2025 indie and small press releases you won't want to miss.

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