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Mackenzie Hurlbert

@kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social

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Horror writer and mashed potato connoisseur.

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Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · Apr 3

I'm happy to finally share that my story "Chameleon" is now live on Uncharted. 🪞🖤 Enjoy!

Uncharted Mag @unchartedmag.bsky.social · Apr 3

Horror Challenge Winner by @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social !

“Lydia had the loveliest blue-black hair, and the fluorescent lights of the Halloween Factory danced among her waves. Today, she wore it down, casually tossing it as she perused the racks of costumes.”

www.unchartedmag.com/stories/cham...

Chameleon - Uncharted

Lydia had the loveliest blue-black hair, and the fluorescent lights of the Halloween Factory danced among her waves. Today, she wore it down, casually tossing it as she perused the racks of costumes. ...

www.unchartedmag.com

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Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · 23h

Happy to brighten your feed with another recent horror read on this rainy Tuesday: Her Wicked Roots by @tanyapell.bsky.social came out earlier this month, and I highly recommend picking up a copy! I couldn't put down this twisty tale of mystery, romance, and horror 🌱

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Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · 1d

After StokerCon this year, my TBR pile was (and still is) overwhelming... but I was lucky to pick up this book by @jvgachs.bsky.social and devoured it in a weekend! A story of self-discovery, pain, and pleasure, Unholy and its Satanic cult had me in its clutches and kept me hooked to the very end.

Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for the rec!!

Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · 3d

One of my favorite recent reads on Audible was @sgj.bsky.social 's The Buffalo Hunter Hunter. I love what he did with vampirism in this and really enjoyed the structure of the storytelling through three linked POVs.

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Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · 3d

I'm a little late to the game but each October I try to share a few of my favorite recent reads! Just got this beauty at Antigone Books in Tucson and I'm really enjoying the lore and art within 🖤🖤🖤 @icysedgwick.bsky.social

Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · 6d

Back to work tomorrow but damn, Arizona has been a dream 🌅

Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · Sep 10

😈 Sorry, my weekend's already booked.

Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · Aug 28

Some new spooky notepads for the desk 💕👻💕 check out ghost girl greetings on Etsy!

Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · Aug 18

A few favorites from the Yale Art Gallery this past weekend. The duck really made my day 😂

Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · Jul 18

A mood board for my current work in progress featuring a few wild friends 💙 Researching the flora and fauna of my setting is one of my favorite parts of writing! Any guesses where this story takes place? #wip

Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · Jun 15

How can I even start to sum up my first StokerCon?! My head is still spinning. I met sooo many talented writers and artists, many of whom I'm now happy to call friends ❤️ I did not take enough photos, but damn, the past few days are going to live rent free in my head for a long while.

Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · May 11

Can't believe he did nothing for Mother's Day 🙂‍↔️

Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · May 10

Ludo from Labyrinth 🪨🪨🪨

Reposted by Mackenzie Hurlbert

Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · Apr 11

And the reinvention stories:
@kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social in @unchartedmag.bsky.social
Rose Hollander & Natalie Warther in @xraylitmag.bsky.social
Rachel Offord in @takahemagazine.bsky.social
J.W. Goll in @fictivedream.bsky.social
David Summerfield in @vol1brooklyn.bsky.social

The Shortlist: April 11, 2025 - turn and work

Fiction by Tim Maughan, Mackenzie Hurlbert, Rose Hollander, Rachel Offord, J.W. Goll, David Summerfield, and Natalie Warther

www.turnandwork.com

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Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · Apr 11

New craft obsession: Felting!

Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · Apr 3

I'm happy to finally share that my story "Chameleon" is now live on Uncharted. 🪞🖤 Enjoy!

Uncharted Mag @unchartedmag.bsky.social · Apr 3

Chameleon - Uncharted

www.unchartedmag.com

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Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · Mar 26

I'm a few weeks into the querying trenches for my book UNDERGROWTH! Could use all the good vibes and well wishes if you got 'em!

a man in a grey cardigan is dancing with the words anxiety keeping hope alive !

ALT: a man in a grey cardigan is dancing with the words anxiety keeping hope alive !

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Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · Mar 3

My latest block print 🦛💕

Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · Feb 26

Found this proud momma on the trail this past weekend! Cue the Dolly Parton: "A single mom who works two jobs, who loves her kids and never stops..." 💕

Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · Feb 1

Having a helluva time in New Orleans!! ⚜️

Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · Jan 30

I am thrilled to announce that my story Chameleon has won Uncharted's Horror Challenge! So excited to share my weird, insecure female monster with you all 🥳 The story is slated for April of this year and I'll definitely share the link then. www.unchartedmag.com/2024-horror-...

2024 Horror Challenge Winner and Shortlisted Writers - Uncharted

And the winner is: Chameleon by Mackenzie Hurlbert Our shortlist:

www.unchartedmag.com

Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · Jan 17

Lurking...

Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · Dec 30

A foggy walk with the pups and a good friend ☁️😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️☁️

Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · Dec 26

What a way to cap off Christmas 👀

Mackenzie Hurlbert @kenziethewordnerd.bsky.social · Dec 19

Really enjoying hand-making some of my Christmas gifts this year!!