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Martin Kearns

@martinkearns.bsky.social

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Writer of horror and fantasy. Fan of the same. www.readkearns.com https://linktr.ee/Martinkearns

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Martin Kearns @martinkearns.bsky.social · Jan 9

Xenomania is up and casting. Tune in if you enjoy talking all things horror.

Nosferatu 2024 || Dead Snow 1&2 Red vs Dead

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Martin Kearns @martinkearns.bsky.social · Jul 20

I can’t recommend Shepherd enough for readers and authors alike. It’s leagues above Goodreads in its execution and a fantastic resource for marketing and book recommendations.

Browse through and see for yourself.

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Shepherd - Explore the books that readers love.

Join the rebellion and meet the indie book platform readers deserve! Meet the books that you will love, not just like. 

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Martin Kearns @martinkearns.bsky.social · Jun 26

Concerning things happening in Eastern Europe. I would hope the statements of world leaders from The Hague might make bigger headlines.

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Greg Greene @igreggreene.bsky.social · Jun 16

Just preordered @johnlangan.bsky.social’s forthcoming book LOST IN THE DARK AND OTHER EXCURSIONS from publisher @wordhorde.bsky.social! John is one of this generation’s most gifted & accomplished writers of horror & the weird, and I’m excited to interview him next month for Chthonica!

Word Horde @wordhorde.bsky.social · Jun 13

Cover reveal! Here's your first look at Lost in the Dark and Other Excursions, the new collection of cosmic horror from Bram Stoker Award-winning author John Langan coming in early August, featuring this haunting cover art by Matthew Jaffe!

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Cover art by Matt Jaffe for Lost in the Dark and Other Excursions, a collection of short stories by John Langan. Cover features a large skull looming over a woman looking over her right shoulder. Petroglyphs and handprints surround them both.

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Martin Kearns @martinkearns.bsky.social · Jun 16

War should not be treated as game for people who are more interested in garnering profit from global trade than preserving life.

I have 0 love for the authoritarian regime governing Iran, but I do have love for the people struggling under it.

One should expect tact from our commander and chief.

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Bad Hand Books @badhandbooks.bsky.social · May 29

ICYMI @toddkeisling.com's acclaimed titles, DEVIL'S CREEK and COLD, BLACK, & INFINITE are coming to Bad Hand Books. Pre-order with signed bookplates.

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Devil's Creek by Todd Keisling (Paperback With Signed Bookplate) — Bad Hand Books

Bram Stoker Award-nominee Brings  Devil's Creek (a novel) and Cold, Black, and Infinite (a collection) to Bad Hand in 2026 About Devil's Creek About fifteen miles west of Stauford,...

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Martin Kearns @martinkearns.bsky.social · May 29

@hugoweaving.bsky.social will always be one of our favorites for his many roles, but I am partial to V

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#xenomania

Praising Hugo Weaving's Mastery in V for Vendetta!

YouTube video by Xenomania

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Martin Kearns @martinkearns.bsky.social · May 29

Xenomania’s latest episode on Prom Night (1980) slaps.

Give a listen: youtu.be/j38I2mv0aFk?...

Prom Night (1980): Sequins, Screams, and Slasher Dreams - Xenomania 22

YouTube video by Xenomania

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Martin Kearns @martinkearns.bsky.social · May 24

How Zeke Got Religion and For He Can Creep are the standouts of
#LoveDeathandRobots season 4

Martin Kearns @martinkearns.bsky.social · May 23

There’s not many tests more important for a work than @igreggreene.bsky.social‘s opinion. I hope you enjoy the collection.

Greg Greene @igreggreene.bsky.social · May 23

I got an ARC of @martinkearns.bsky.social’s horror collection, KINDER, which just got released May 20! I got to know Martin through his excellent write-ups in the Laird Barron Read-Along last year ⭐️
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bookmonstergeorge.bsky.social @bookmonstergeorge.bsky.social · Apr 27

Ok. I admit it. I’m a flat out sucker for sprayed edges. I absolutely love them. And with his fantastic novel HORROR MOVIE @paultremblay.bsky.social has taken sprayed edges to a whole new level. Just look at ‘em!! 😍

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Martin Kearns @martinkearns.bsky.social · Mar 24

I was wondering, when the sabre rattling towards Iran would start

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FANGORIA @fangoria.bsky.social · Mar 17

The Irish New Wave Of Horror: 17 Films At The Forefront Of The Irish Horror Invasion

It's a good day to settle in with some Irish frights! Here's our updated watchlist of contemporary Eire-horror.

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Greg Greene @igreggreene.bsky.social · Mar 18

First time seeing it, and on the big screen! Thank you, @belcourttheatre.bsky.social 🎥🍿

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Martin Kearns @martinkearns.bsky.social · Mar 18

MonsterMania Con in Cherry Hill was a blast. Horror fans remain unmatched when it comes to a good hang. Sold some books 📚, jazzed about the topics we adore, and, of course, #JonathonMaberry came up often.

#monster-mania #horrorcon #readkearns

Martin Kearns @martinkearns.bsky.social · Mar 18

I’m bitterly upset to learn about the passing of Emilie Dequenne. Not exactly a unique take, but screw cancer…

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Brotherhood of the Wolf remains one of my favorite movies.

Émilie Dequenne

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Martin Kearns @martinkearns.bsky.social · Mar 2

Finding out the Stephen King was finally kicked off of Twitter and WHY is one of the best news bytes of the year so far

Martin Kearns @martinkearns.bsky.social · Mar 1

Martin Kearns @martinkearns.bsky.social · Feb 22

The idea of scarcity leading to innovation is sooooo proven when there’s half a basket of fries left and the ketchup’s run out.

Martin Kearns @martinkearns.bsky.social · Feb 21

I really enjoyed this. It’s a fun ride and Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller both get a chance to flex their action/horror muscles a bit.

Martin Kearns @martinkearns.bsky.social · Feb 21

I get criticized for my ☕️ coffee (by the weak)

Taking the first sip of a brew I’ve made at home for the first time in a number of days and I’m nodding slowly…

People may be right. This shit is a bit harsh.

Martin Kearns @martinkearns.bsky.social · Feb 20

The sheer contrast between driver habits in northern NH and those in souther Mass/Conn is shocking.

Martin Kearns @martinkearns.bsky.social · Feb 17

“I am the god you’ve carved from the wood of your hunger.”

—Deep Seek

Martin Kearns @martinkearns.bsky.social · Feb 1

Welcome to the club. He’s quite possibly the greatest author of horror and weird of our times and I’m glad his work is spreading.

There’s an outstanding reddit for him you should check out if you want to look into his other collections and novels. *cheers

Martin Kearns @martinkearns.bsky.social · Jan 9

Xenomania is up and casting. Tune in if you enjoy talking all things horror.

Nosferatu 2024 || Dead Snow 1&2 Red vs Dead

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Martin Kearns @martinkearns.bsky.social · Dec 9

I’m glad. May his future be filled with wacky inflatable vampires 🧛‍♂️