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jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · May 27

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Author explores old asylum in haunted new novel | Canberra CityNews

Local author JJ Carpenter is a "history nerd", who's latest book is based on a psychiatric hospital in Goulburn, talks to ELIZABETH KOVACS about ghosts good... and bad.

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jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · May 27

Thanks Canberra CityNews for sharing part of the story behind The Haunting of Kenmore Asylum. It was wonderful to talk with Elizabeth, who did a great job condensing all my garbled excited history blathering into a coherent article. I'll pop the link in the comments.

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jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · May 16

I am so unbelievably humbled that Graveside Press has jumped on board with my current WIP! The First House is scheduled to release mid-2026. If you love the sound of haunted houses, creepy children, and a good splash of Australian folk lore, then mark your calendars!

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jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · May 16

I just listened to the recording of the first chapter for The Haunting of Kenmore Asylum audiobook, recorded by the fabulous Laura Tchilinguirian. And OMG! Aaaaaaaargh!!!!! It is PERFECTION!! I literally got chills. More news coming soon.

#AudiobookNews #horrorbooksarethebest

jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · Apr 15

TODAY IS THE DAY!

The Haunting of Kenmore Asylum by JJ Carpenter, published by Graveside Press, is AVAILABLE NOW.

geni.us/kenmoreasylum

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#horrorbooks #newhorrorrelease

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jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · Mar 18

I'm so pleased to let you know it's looking like a spring release after all!

The Haunting of Kenmore Asylum, a book near and dear to my heart, is releasing 30 April 2025!

And even more exciting, the cover reveal is this Friday 🖤🖤🖤

@gravesidepress.bsky.social #horrorbooksarethebest #booknews

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jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · Mar 15

There's lots of news coming this week... I'm so excited!!

Tune in this Wednesday to learn more!!

#booknews #horrorbooks @gravesidepress.bsky.social

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jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · Feb 13

Pretty epic blood moon tonight!

Did anyone else see it? 🌕♥️🩸👀

#bloodmoon #horrorvibes #authorlife

jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · Feb 8

🎉WE HAVE A WINNER!🎉

Thank you SOOOO much to everyone who entered my Giveaway! I love each and every one of you and wish I could give you all a book.

That would take the fun out of it though, right? A HUGE congratulations to @anna_downunder who entered on Instagram.

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jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · Jan 31

🥳GIVEAWAY!🥳

A chance to win a signed, limited first edition copy of my book The Keeper.

Open worldwide 🌏 Winner drawn 8 Feb.

To enter:
✔️like
✔️share
✔️follow
✔️comment
✔️tag a friend

For more chances to enter, head over to my Insta, FB and Threads.

(Beware of scammers! I'll never ask for $$)

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jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · Jan 30

It's not every day you get to turn down a publishing offer! 😱 I made this meme in good fun, but seriously...TWO publishers believed in my book?! TWO! I can't wait to share more news about The Haunting of Kenmore Asylum, coming this summer (northern hemisphere time) with @gravesidepress.bsky.social

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jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · Jan 29

Books make me happy.

That is all.

Most profound thought of the day.

#books #booklove

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jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · Jan 29

With all my big news, I forgot to let everyone know some of the biggest! The family and I are moving to the Adelaide Hills.

It'll take us a while to get settled and find our forever home. But don't worry! I'll keep writing every chance I get ✍️📚

Any South Aussies on here?

#AussieAuthor

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jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · Jan 24

The first Beta Reader review for 'The Corner of Her Eye: The Light' is in!

It's a real tear-jerker folks. Get those tissues ready 🤧

#horrorbooks #ghosthorror #bookreview #advancedreview

jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · Jan 23

When you come across an abandoned pub, in a rural middle-of-nowhere town, and a rotting sign reads "Come Little Children!" in ominous hand-carved letters...

It's like these Aussie historical horror book ideas just write themselves! 👀💀

#historylover #traveladventures #hittheroad #writerslife

jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · Jan 15

It's coming...

Don't miss the cover reveal of The Corner of Her Eye, Book 4, this Friday!

#coverreveal #coverrevealcomingsoon #newbookalert #comigsoon #sequelexcitement #TCOHE #thecornerofhereye #jjcarpenter

jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · Jan 11

2025 is going to be my year of big news!

Get ready! The cover reveal for BOOK FOUR in TCOHE series, The Light, is coming this week.

Who's excited? 🙋

#coverreveal #coverrevealcomingsoon #booknews #bookannouncement #sequelexcitement #TCOHE #thecornerofhereye #jjcarpenter

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jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · Jan 10

I'm so excited to let you know that Graveside Press has picked up one of my books!!! The Haunting of Kenmore Asylum is coming later this year. Lots more news to come. Thank you Graveside Press!!!

#newbook #newbookrelease #comingsoon @gravesidepress.bsky.social

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jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · Jan 7

I am BURSTING with excitement!

Some good news, as I lay here in bed recovering from my latest near-death experience 😅

Cannot wait to let you all know more soon...

#bignews #publishingjourney #publishingnews #comingsoon #ghosthorror #supernaturalfiction #horrorbooks #horrorbooksarethebest

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jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · Jan 6

OMG! Done. That's disgusting.

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jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · Jan 6

I've been waiting to post this one 😅🤣

Unfortunately, this villain is easily defeated by shellfish 🦐 BUT, I'm back home in my cave resting up for the next time I can escape

jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · Jan 6

I'm gonna be fine! I've been shot up with adrenaline, the big danger window of a biphasic reaction has passed🖤 raising awareness!🎗️ 3/3

jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · Jan 6

I'm not quite at the point of quitting my job and running away to a haunted cottage in rural Australia, but I'm damn close! (As soon as I sell enough books, lol.) 2/3

jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · Jan 6

They say to write what you know! I have the same medical condition as my character Charlie White. An adult onset allergy so severe I can't even smell the allergen without going into severe anaphylaxis. 1/3

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jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social @jjcarpenterauthor.bsky.social · Jan 4

📣BIG NEWS📣

The first draft of Book Four in TCOHE series is DONE!! Now it's off to edit, edit, edit, edit and edit some more 😅 DUE TO THE EDITOR IN JUST ONE WEEK - EEEEH! 😬