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Erin S. Bales

Erin S. Bales

@erinsbales.bsky.social

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she/they | Writer. Gamer. Horror nerd. Feminist. Troublemaker. Gemini-flavored Taurus. | Author of IN BLOOD AND DUTY BOUND, published by Falstaff Books | WIP: Book 2 in the Final Queen of Ombratos series

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Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · Sep 9

As a huge fan of director @mikeflanaganfilm.com & a big old horror nerd, this October, I bring you... FLANA-STAN FEST! I'm gonna watch movies, limited series, and half a dozen films from Flanagan's List of Favorites!

Can't wait! 🎃🎃🎃 Just gotta make it thru Sept...

#MikeFlanagan #FlanaStanFest2025

FLANA-STAN FEST

Every October, I make a list of 31 horror movies and try to watch them all! I started coming up with themes a few years back, and this year's theme is: FLANA-STAN FEST, a tribute to one of my favorite...

Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · 1d

The new FRANKENSTEIN looks boring and basic AF. 🙄🙄🙄

Aside from Brooks' classic romp, the only quality update I've found of Shelley's work is THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL AND HER MONSTER (2023), written/directed by #BomaniJStory. Remakes/adaptations should add something to the convo, or what's the point??

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 13d

Respect to those who got here first.

Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · 25d

Happy October 1st! Let the games begin! 😁😁😁🎃🎃🎃

#MikeFlanagan #Watchtoberfest #FlanastanFest #horrormovies #personalchallenge #HalloweenLife

FLANA-STAN FEST

Every October, I make a list of 31 horror movies and try to watch them all! I started coming up with themes a few years back, and this year's theme is: FLANA-STAN FEST, a tribute to one of my favorite...

Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · 27d

The word "turd" (defined as "a piece of fecal matter") has been in use since before the 12th century!

#TheMoreYouKnow

Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · 29d

I love #TheBoys and #GenV so damn hard! And as much as I'd enjoy meeting the cast, I really, REALLY wanna be BFFs with the writers 😍😍😍 Or, at the least, get the chance to take them all out for a drink.

In other words, the writers of those series are the true supes. 🧀🧀🧀😆😆😆

Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · Sep 22

I once saw this dude slide an XL Escalade into a spot that had maybe half an inch on both sides once he was parked. One take, no assist, smooth as silk!

To this day, it's one of the sexiest things I've ever seen :D

Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · Sep 20

This is my same rule of thumb when it comes to adaptations or art that alludes to another piece; you're not trying to copy something exactly. You're trying to either reclaim, reimagine, or refute a vibe, ya know?

Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · Sep 20

😁😁😁

a close up of a man wearing a pirate hat and a ring on his finger

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Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · Sep 20

When #LawRoach busted out with their allusion to/impression of the #TyraBanks tirade from #ANTM on #ProjectRunway RIGHT IN FRONT OF MISS TYRA BANKS HERSELF, I died.

I mean, that was a magical competitive reality show turducken moment, the likes of which I may never see again! 😱😍😱

Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · Sep 20

OMG. SAME. Especially when someone asks me about something very new, old, and/or obscure, and I've been dying to discuss it for ages! If only social/artist salons were still a thing...

Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · Sep 20

Aw! I'll have to check that out!

On a semi-related note, we may just have to accept THE SUBSTANCE as the absolute pinnacle of body horror, and that it's all downhill from there. 🤷🤷🤷

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JOY2U2> Book Author 📚🎨💙😉🦆❣️ @lookingforjoy.bsky.social · Sep 18

What does the high & mighty Supreme Court think ad say about this atrocity?? When will 'trump shooting someone on 5th Avenue' be enough to STOP him completely. Have they ALL lost their minds?

Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · Sep 9

As a huge fan of director @mikeflanaganfilm.com & a big old horror nerd, this October, I bring you... FLANA-STAN FEST! I'm gonna watch movies, limited series, and half a dozen films from Flanagan's List of Favorites!

Can't wait! 🎃🎃🎃 Just gotta make it thru Sept...

#MikeFlanagan #FlanaStanFest2025

FLANA-STAN FEST

Every October, I make a list of 31 horror movies and try to watch them all! I started coming up with themes a few years back, and this year's theme is: FLANA-STAN FEST, a tribute to one of my favorite...

Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · Sep 3

Every time ya think those morons can't make themselves look any MORE guilty! Well played, dumbasses, I guess.

a man in a suit and tie sitting at a table

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Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · Sep 3

I would've rather live in a world where this didn't have to happen, but since I'm stuck here, I'm beyond glad to have this. Ya know? #GirlsJustWannaHaveFundamentalRights #Cher #CyndiLauper

𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐢 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭 🩷 @jastuart68.bsky.social · Sep 2

The state of America: Cyndi Lauper changes the lyrics to Girls Just Want to Have Fun to Girls Just Want Fundamental Rights.....

Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · Sep 3

Fun fact: You can make your name almost anything on the #Starbucks app. And trust me, you haven't lived until you've heard a barista call out a drink for "Mrs. Snuffleupagus!" or "Oprah!" (The latter is best done in an extra crowded location 😝😝😝) Keep it clean, kids, and have fun out there! 😃😃😃

Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · Aug 30

On #ParksAndRec Leslie gives a TH about wanting Jennifer Aniston to just be happy/warning her away from John Mayer while running around with Justin, played by Justin Theroux, who would eventually go on to break Aniston's heart. Oh, Leslie. The call was coming from inside the house!

Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · Aug 28

Am I the only one confused and disappointed by the lack of a #HannahWaddingham and #AnthonyHead duet?! Where's our Rebecca and Rupert (Giles or Mannion, take your pick ☺️) combo meal?

Please, someone, make it so! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

#TedLasso #BrettGoldstien #PotentialAwesomeness

Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · Aug 25

Well, as a resident of IL, I would very much appreciate him keeping his nasty, rapey, convict ass as far away as possible. Does that count?

Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · Aug 17

Finally watched Boyle's SUNSHINE & I have 1 major issue.

Who was the sadist(s) who named those ships after Icarus? I mean, it's obvs a suicide mission, but they could've at least named them after Daedalus & given those poor bastards a whiff of hope! Plus, spoiler alert much?!

#nerdworldproblems

Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · Aug 8

Whoever wrote the chyrons for this new season of PROJECT RUNWAY, I see your brilliance and I salute you!!

#projectrunway #readingisfundamental

Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · Aug 6

Once I started THE HEAD on HBO MAX, I couldn't stop. If you like twisty-turny thrillers that keep you guessing, then give it a peep. The title has a literal meaning, but it really refers to the writers' exploration of the myriad ways in which our heads can be manipulated, lit & fig. 👍🏼👍🏼 #mustwatch

Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · Jul 25

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS ROOM?!?!

Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · Jul 5

Attempting to manage ADHD, anxiety, and intractable migraines while also maintaining some semblance of a life is like learning how to run hurdles blindfolded. And on roller skates.

That's WITH the benefit of therapy and meds.

#adhd #anxiety #migraines #TheStruggleIsReal

Erin S. Bales @erinsbales.bsky.social · Jun 28

Also, a shout-out and thank-you to Mooncube Games for such a relaxing, enjoyable, and (most importantly) effective game!