KC Grifant, Author
@kcgrifant.bsky.social
~Award-winning author of horror, fantasy, scifi & weird west stories in podcasts, magazines & Stoker-nominated anthologies
~Author of Monster Gunslinger series & SHROUDED HORROR
~HWA San Diego co-founder/chair
~SFWA member
https://linktr.ee/kcgrifant
~Author of Monster Gunslinger series & SHROUDED HORROR
~HWA San Diego co-founder/chair
~SFWA member
https://linktr.ee/kcgrifant
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I am beyond excited to announce the upcoming release of Monster Gunslingers, a new poker-based card game featuring characters from my Weird West books!!
Much more to come! Sign up to be notified when the game launches and for exclusive perks:
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The Tenebrous 2026 Book Club is open!
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💀Get all 9 of our ‘26 fiction titles
💀save on shipping
💀exclusive bonus content
💀print+ebook or ebook-only options available
Invest in risk-taking, true independent, Weird publishing.
Here's all the info:
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November 29, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The Tenebrous 2026 Book Club is open!
💀Get all 9 of our ‘26 fiction titles
💀save on shipping
💀exclusive bonus content
💀print+ebook or ebook-only options available
Invest in risk-taking, true independent, Weird publishing.
Here's all the info:
tenebrouspress.com/blog/2025/11...
💀Get all 9 of our ‘26 fiction titles
💀save on shipping
💀exclusive bonus content
💀print+ebook or ebook-only options available
Invest in risk-taking, true independent, Weird publishing.
Here's all the info:
tenebrouspress.com/blog/2025/11...
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Space Cowboy Books is in the dealer's room at @loscon.bsky.social
Come by and say hi
Come by and say hi
November 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Space Cowboy Books is in the dealer's room at @loscon.bsky.social
Come by and say hi
Come by and say hi
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Maybe you'd like to take a break from shopping to read this little interview I did about my new book, GOD'S JUNK DRAWER
And then maybe you could go to your local book store and maybe pick up a book or three. They have lots. They'd love you to sell them to you.
And then maybe you could go to your local book store and maybe pick up a book or three. They have lots. They'd love you to sell them to you.
God's Junk Drawer · Peter Clines · paulsemel.com
Exclusive Interview: "God's Junk Drawer" Author Peter Clines \ In which he talks about this science fiction adventure novel.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Maybe you'd like to take a break from shopping to read this little interview I did about my new book, GOD'S JUNK DRAWER
And then maybe you could go to your local book store and maybe pick up a book or three. They have lots. They'd love you to sell them to you.
And then maybe you could go to your local book store and maybe pick up a book or three. They have lots. They'd love you to sell them to you.
November 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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TOOOOOOT! It's #CreatorDay2025 & 45 indie creators have put together this MASSIVELY DISCOUNTED bundle for you full of stories, games, art, audiobooks, ebooks, & more. For JUST $50 TODAY, you can get 70+ indie-created things. What a way to stuff your TBR/TBP pile Get it here: itch.io/b/3410/creat...
November 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
TOOOOOOT! It's #CreatorDay2025 & 45 indie creators have put together this MASSIVELY DISCOUNTED bundle for you full of stories, games, art, audiobooks, ebooks, & more. For JUST $50 TODAY, you can get 70+ indie-created things. What a way to stuff your TBR/TBP pile Get it here: itch.io/b/3410/creat...
Heading out for Thanksgiving travel? This is the perfect time to dive into my award-winning Western horror fantasy book, now in audio!
Dive into high-stakes shootouts, outlaw chemistry and monster-hunting adventures. Recommended for fans of Supernatural + The Witcher + Buffy + Bonnie & Clyde
Dive into high-stakes shootouts, outlaw chemistry and monster-hunting adventures. Recommended for fans of Supernatural + The Witcher + Buffy + Bonnie & Clyde
November 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Heading out for Thanksgiving travel? This is the perfect time to dive into my award-winning Western horror fantasy book, now in audio!
Dive into high-stakes shootouts, outlaw chemistry and monster-hunting adventures. Recommended for fans of Supernatural + The Witcher + Buffy + Bonnie & Clyde
Dive into high-stakes shootouts, outlaw chemistry and monster-hunting adventures. Recommended for fans of Supernatural + The Witcher + Buffy + Bonnie & Clyde
📣 Reminder! My new audiobook is available on Netgalley for reviewers for a few more days!
Recommended for fans of Supernatural + The Witcher + Buffy + Bonnie & Clyde. MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is also on all platforms (libraries too)
#audiobook #fantasy
www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
Recommended for fans of Supernatural + The Witcher + Buffy + Bonnie & Clyde. MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is also on all platforms (libraries too)
#audiobook #fantasy
www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger
NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies to book advocates and industry professionals. Publishers make digital review copies and audiobooks available for the NetGalley comm...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:44 AM
📣 Reminder! My new audiobook is available on Netgalley for reviewers for a few more days!
Recommended for fans of Supernatural + The Witcher + Buffy + Bonnie & Clyde. MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is also on all platforms (libraries too)
#audiobook #fantasy
www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
Recommended for fans of Supernatural + The Witcher + Buffy + Bonnie & Clyde. MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is also on all platforms (libraries too)
#audiobook #fantasy
www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
I can’t wait to celebrate the release of Cosplayed to Death: A Suddenly French Mystery by Elle Jauffret at @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social next month!!
Join us for an in-person event on Dec 6 at 2pm. Attendees will get swag with a purchase! mystgalaxy.com/12625Jauffret
#newbook #SoCal #SanDiego
Join us for an in-person event on Dec 6 at 2pm. Attendees will get swag with a purchase! mystgalaxy.com/12625Jauffret
#newbook #SoCal #SanDiego
November 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I can’t wait to celebrate the release of Cosplayed to Death: A Suddenly French Mystery by Elle Jauffret at @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social next month!!
Join us for an in-person event on Dec 6 at 2pm. Attendees will get swag with a purchase! mystgalaxy.com/12625Jauffret
#newbook #SoCal #SanDiego
Join us for an in-person event on Dec 6 at 2pm. Attendees will get swag with a purchase! mystgalaxy.com/12625Jauffret
#newbook #SoCal #SanDiego
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We're into the countdown period... yes, just SIX DAYS until we go hunting creatures as part of Writing the Occult: Creatures & Cryptids.
Tix are £40+bf, which gets you access to the whole day live on Zoom, plus recordings so you don't miss anything.
Details & tickets at writingtheoccult.carrd.co
Tix are £40+bf, which gets you access to the whole day live on Zoom, plus recordings so you don't miss anything.
Details & tickets at writingtheoccult.carrd.co
November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We're into the countdown period... yes, just SIX DAYS until we go hunting creatures as part of Writing the Occult: Creatures & Cryptids.
Tix are £40+bf, which gets you access to the whole day live on Zoom, plus recordings so you don't miss anything.
Details & tickets at writingtheoccult.carrd.co
Tix are £40+bf, which gets you access to the whole day live on Zoom, plus recordings so you don't miss anything.
Details & tickets at writingtheoccult.carrd.co
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November 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Feeling thankful for my fellow San Diego authors and local bookstores! Yesterday was my first time doing a signing at a #barnesandnoble and I could not have asked for a better crew to hang out with 🙌🏼
#SanDiego #bookstore #horror #horrorbooks #weirdwest #holidayhorror #urbanfantasy
#SanDiego #bookstore #horror #horrorbooks #weirdwest #holidayhorror #urbanfantasy
November 24, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Feeling thankful for my fellow San Diego authors and local bookstores! Yesterday was my first time doing a signing at a #barnesandnoble and I could not have asked for a better crew to hang out with 🙌🏼
#SanDiego #bookstore #horror #horrorbooks #weirdwest #holidayhorror #urbanfantasy
#SanDiego #bookstore #horror #horrorbooks #weirdwest #holidayhorror #urbanfantasy
Today!! Hope to see you at this fun event! Horror writers will be at Barnes & Noble in Mira Mesa to chat with readers and discuss the latest in horror, including holiday horror 🦃🎄
Time: Sat Nov 22, from 4-6pm
#barnesandnoble #books #horrorbooks #horror #SoCal #SanDiego
Time: Sat Nov 22, from 4-6pm
#barnesandnoble #books #horrorbooks #horror #SoCal #SanDiego
November 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Today!! Hope to see you at this fun event! Horror writers will be at Barnes & Noble in Mira Mesa to chat with readers and discuss the latest in horror, including holiday horror 🦃🎄
Time: Sat Nov 22, from 4-6pm
#barnesandnoble #books #horrorbooks #horror #SoCal #SanDiego
Time: Sat Nov 22, from 4-6pm
#barnesandnoble #books #horrorbooks #horror #SoCal #SanDiego
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Picked up a signed copy of GOD’S JUNK DRAWER by @peterclines.bsky.social at @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social for my #TBR stack. This looks excellent!
#newbook #bookrec #scifi
#newbook #bookrec #scifi
November 21, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Picked up a signed copy of GOD’S JUNK DRAWER by @peterclines.bsky.social at @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social for my #TBR stack. This looks excellent!
#newbook #bookrec #scifi
#newbook #bookrec #scifi
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🚨🎧 Reminder, the audiobook of MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is available to pre0rder 🤩
Narrator Ash Aarrestad does a phenomenal job bringing this story to life!!
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
#audiobook #weirdwest #westernhorror #newbook
Narrator Ash Aarrestad does a phenomenal job bringing this story to life!!
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
#audiobook #weirdwest #westernhorror #newbook
New Audio Book – Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger
Learn more about the audiobook for MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER by KC Grifant narrated by Ash Aarrestad.
scifiwri.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:32 AM
🚨🎧 Reminder, the audiobook of MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is available to pre0rder 🤩
Narrator Ash Aarrestad does a phenomenal job bringing this story to life!!
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
#audiobook #weirdwest #westernhorror #newbook
Narrator Ash Aarrestad does a phenomenal job bringing this story to life!!
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
#audiobook #weirdwest #westernhorror #newbook
Delightful time seeing one of my favorite authors! I am so excited to read Christina Henry’s new book THE PLACE WHERE THEY BURIED YOUR HEART 🏠
You can order signed copies at @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social! ✍🏼 📚 #newbook #bookrec #horrorbook
You can order signed copies at @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social! ✍🏼 📚 #newbook #bookrec #horrorbook
November 19, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Delightful time seeing one of my favorite authors! I am so excited to read Christina Henry’s new book THE PLACE WHERE THEY BURIED YOUR HEART 🏠
You can order signed copies at @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social! ✍🏼 📚 #newbook #bookrec #horrorbook
You can order signed copies at @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social! ✍🏼 📚 #newbook #bookrec #horrorbook
📣 Out TODAY!!!
I’m so happy with how this audio version of my award-winning debut turned out!
MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is now available on all audio platforms (including lending platforms) 🎧 🎙️
✨ Vibes of The Witcher + Buffy + Supernatural + Bonnie and Clyde
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
I’m so happy with how this audio version of my award-winning debut turned out!
MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is now available on all audio platforms (including lending platforms) 🎧 🎙️
✨ Vibes of The Witcher + Buffy + Supernatural + Bonnie and Clyde
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
November 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
📣 Out TODAY!!!
I’m so happy with how this audio version of my award-winning debut turned out!
MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is now available on all audio platforms (including lending platforms) 🎧 🎙️
✨ Vibes of The Witcher + Buffy + Supernatural + Bonnie and Clyde
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
I’m so happy with how this audio version of my award-winning debut turned out!
MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is now available on all audio platforms (including lending platforms) 🎧 🎙️
✨ Vibes of The Witcher + Buffy + Supernatural + Bonnie and Clyde
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
📣 The audiobook version of MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is up on Netgalley for a limited time. The Weird West comes to life in this monster-hunting adventure! Reviewers, let me know if you’d like a copy 😊🎧 #MelindaWestMonsterGunslinger #NetGalley #audiobook
www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
📣 The audiobook version of MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is up on Netgalley for a limited time. The Weird West comes to life in this monster-hunting adventure! Reviewers, let me know if you’d like a copy 😊🎧 #MelindaWestMonsterGunslinger #NetGalley #audiobook
www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
Eligibility post! I had 9 pieces published this year. More info here for award eligibility consideration 😊
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#horror #scifi #fantasy #book #anthology #shortstory #poetry
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#horror #scifi #fantasy #book #anthology #shortstory #poetry
2025 Eligibility Roundup
KC Grifant’s 2025 award-eligible works.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Eligibility post! I had 9 pieces published this year. More info here for award eligibility consideration 😊
scifiwri.com/2025/11/11/2...
#horror #scifi #fantasy #book #anthology #shortstory #poetry
scifiwri.com/2025/11/11/2...
#horror #scifi #fantasy #book #anthology #shortstory #poetry
Thanks to everyone who signed up for my @reachyourapex.bsky.social workshop yesterday & for the excellent questions! For those who couldn’t make it, I have tips on this fresh blog post (a taste of what we covered!)
scifiwri.com/2025/11/15/h...
Stay tuned for 2026 offerings ✍🏼 #writingtips #writing
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Stay tuned for 2026 offerings ✍🏼 #writingtips #writing
How To Make Your Short Story Shine (From An Editor’s Point of View)
Learn writing tips from KC Grifant on improving your short story for submission.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Thanks to everyone who signed up for my @reachyourapex.bsky.social workshop yesterday & for the excellent questions! For those who couldn’t make it, I have tips on this fresh blog post (a taste of what we covered!)
scifiwri.com/2025/11/15/h...
Stay tuned for 2026 offerings ✍🏼 #writingtips #writing
scifiwri.com/2025/11/15/h...
Stay tuned for 2026 offerings ✍🏼 #writingtips #writing
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Attend KC's workshop this Friday and come away with Get award-winning author KC Grifant's roadmap for getting your work into magazines, anthologies, podcasts and more.
Preview her instructor style in this 5-minute excerpt from a recent workshop.
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Preview her instructor style in this 5-minute excerpt from a recent workshop.
#authors #writingworkshop
youtu.be/6S6XTzl2P10
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November 11, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Attend KC's workshop this Friday and come away with Get award-winning author KC Grifant's roadmap for getting your work into magazines, anthologies, podcasts and more.
Preview her instructor style in this 5-minute excerpt from a recent workshop.
#authors #writingworkshop
youtu.be/6S6XTzl2P10
Preview her instructor style in this 5-minute excerpt from a recent workshop.
#authors #writingworkshop
youtu.be/6S6XTzl2P10
Use my code WEWKCG for $10 off registration!! ✍🏼 #writingtips #writing
Tomorrow's workshop is a popular one. Join us and get award-winning author KC Grifant's roadmap for getting your work into magazines, anthologies, podcasts and more.
Registration $49 / $39
November 14, Friday, at 2pm ET | 1PM CT | 12PM MT | 11AM PT | 18:00 UTC
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#authors
Registration $49 / $39
November 14, Friday, at 2pm ET | 1PM CT | 12PM MT | 11AM PT | 18:00 UTC
reachyourapex.com/wew
#authors
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Use my code WEWKCG for $10 off registration!! ✍🏼 #writingtips #writing
A sampling of the questions my toddler asks in our 8-minute drive home:
Why can’t I see my school? Is Disneyland closed? Why can’t we go fast? Why isn’t it morning? Is everybody eating dinner now? Why aren’t you answering me? Where is the moon? Why is it cloudy? Why isn’t my water cold? Is this a
Why can’t I see my school? Is Disneyland closed? Why can’t we go fast? Why isn’t it morning? Is everybody eating dinner now? Why aren’t you answering me? Where is the moon? Why is it cloudy? Why isn’t my water cold? Is this a
November 14, 2025 at 2:41 AM
A sampling of the questions my toddler asks in our 8-minute drive home:
Why can’t I see my school? Is Disneyland closed? Why can’t we go fast? Why isn’t it morning? Is everybody eating dinner now? Why aren’t you answering me? Where is the moon? Why is it cloudy? Why isn’t my water cold? Is this a
Why can’t I see my school? Is Disneyland closed? Why can’t we go fast? Why isn’t it morning? Is everybody eating dinner now? Why aren’t you answering me? Where is the moon? Why is it cloudy? Why isn’t my water cold? Is this a
My audiobook for MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER comes out next week! In anticipation, Narrator Ash Aarrestad did amazing work in bringing my supernatural western adventure to life 😈 🦂
Out Nov 18 whenever you buy, stream or borrow audiobooks 🎧
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
#audiobook #weirdwest
Out Nov 18 whenever you buy, stream or borrow audiobooks 🎧
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
#audiobook #weirdwest
https://scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/new-audio-book-melinda-west-monster-gunslinger/
November 13, 2025 at 3:51 AM
My audiobook for MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER comes out next week! In anticipation, Narrator Ash Aarrestad did amazing work in bringing my supernatural western adventure to life 😈 🦂
Out Nov 18 whenever you buy, stream or borrow audiobooks 🎧
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
#audiobook #weirdwest
Out Nov 18 whenever you buy, stream or borrow audiobooks 🎧
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
#audiobook #weirdwest