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Becky Spratford

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Matching books w/ readers thru the library especially #HorrorForLibraries. Jersey Girl in exile. Reviews for LJ & Booklist. HWA Sec. Rep @laneheymont.bsky.social. WHY I LOVE HORROR (Saga Press) out 9/23/25. https://bit.ly/WhyILoveHorror. (She/Her)

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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · Sep 11

I am about to go on tour to support the release of WHY I LOVE HORROR. I will be appearing with many of the authors from the book. Schedule, is below and will be updated as needed.

@sagapressbooks.bsky.social @laneheymont.bsky.social

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Why I Love Horror: The Book Tour-- Coming to a Library and a Computer and a Podcast Near You

Well, we are only 6 weeks out (to the day) from my first official in person appearance on my book tour. And, we are exactly 1 week away fr...

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Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 13h

Wanna hear me talk about stuff? I did an interview with my friend Debi from Puyallup Public Library. It way more ME than library, but there is some library in there as well. It's audio only (lucky you.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=X31f...

Shush! with Debi - Puyallup Library Podcast Episode 32

YouTube video by Puyallup Public Library

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Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 10h

SIR!!!

Thank you.

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nanette @nanette.bsky.social · 9h

Dilla’s Bronzeville tour was amazing. He’s brilliant and funny and knows so much about Chicago history, especially the history of the city’s south side. When you visit Chicago, check it out—it’s a great time!

Home | Chicago Mahogany

Chicago Mahogany Tours is dedicated to highlighting all of Chicago, come learn with us.

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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 8h

We are also the full sized candy bar family because come on, we can be so we are.

John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 11h

Prepping for Halloween. We never get any kids at the house (because we live out of town at the end of a long driveway) but kids show up at the church for trick or treat, so we'll be ready. And indeed we are the Full-Sized Candy Bar People because we can be, and if you can, why wouldn't you.

Boxes of candy bars, M&Ms, Skittles, and Starbursts

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Deborah McDowell @dem8z.bsky.social · 14h

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!

The University of Texas-Austin is beginning a process to eliminate the Black Studies, Latino Studies, and Gender Studies departments in the College of Liberal Arts. This is a grave threat to the educational liberty of students, faculty, staff, and the people of Texas. 1/

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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 12h

Yay!!!

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Paul Tremblay @paultremblay.bsky.social · 15h

Announced today in the Bookseller, next UK books coming from Bloomsbury/Archer. I’m excited for the new opportunity while eternally grateful for all that the awesome people at Titan Books have done for my prior books. linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%...

Bloomsbury Archer signs Paul Tremblay’s AI horror in three-book deal

Bloomsbury Archer has won Paul Tremblay over with a three-book deal.

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Cyndi Gradel @cyndigradel.bsky.social · 21h

It’s Kill Columbus Day!
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Earthdivers Kill Columbus by Stephen Graham Jones

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Nick Roberts @spookywv.bsky.social · 17h

Celebrate your holiday by ordering signed @sgj.bsky.social books from @boulderbookstore.bsky.social 🤘

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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 15h

The perfect choice!

Jonathan Gensler @jongensler.bsky.social · 16h

Today is a great day to reread EARTHDIVERS by @sgj.bsky.social, starting with Vol 1: KILL COLUMBUS.

A comic book cover featuring three European ships on a blood red sea facing the reader, with a massive Native American face hovering in the sky behind them, the bottom half of his face a skull jaw in the water below. EARTHDIVERS KILL COLUMBUS written across the top.

Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 15h

I get to see @haileypiperfights.bsky.social on Saturday!!!!!

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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 15h

Even without the horrible things Columbus did as a human, WHY do Italians want to die on a hill of a guy Italy thought was too dumb to support and then failed in his mission after duping Spain to pay for it.

Like seriously....pick a winner folks.

(said as the daughter of a Philly Italian)

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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 16h

I will make the slides and resources available to ALL on the blog, Friday.

But if you can attend, I promise you, this is something you cannot miss. It is one of the best presentations I have ever been a part of. And I give a lot of presentations that I am proud of.

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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 16h

You do not want to miss me, @himissjulie.bsky.social, & @shhhyeah.bsky.social Tues. 1:30. @illibraryassoc.bsky.social Annual Conference.

The Call is Coming From Inside the House: How White Librarianship Protects Itself and Hinders Belonging.

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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 16h

Today on the regular blog-- a preview of my ILA schedule (with a preview of a program you do not want to miss if going and a promise of slides for all) and a reminder to visit the Horror blog throughout the week:

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RA for All is at the Illinois Library Association Conference All Week But The Horror Blog Has a 6 Day Feature Not to Miss

I have popped home from my book tour to present and be a sponsor of the Illinois Library Association Annual Conference. RA for All will ta...

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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 17h

Being over prepared makes me less anxious and I am fine with that.

I cam home from a week in NYC with 2 shirts not worn, 1 extra pair of socks and underwear. And it was worth it!

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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 17h

31 Days of Horror: Day 13-- Why I Love Horror, Creature Publishing Week Edition Featuring Amanda Manns (and a 5 book giveaway). A 6 day series begins today!

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31 Days of Horror: Day 13-- Why I Love Horror, Creature Publishing Week Edition Featuring Amanda Manns

Today I begin a special 6 day feature centered around Creature Publishing . From their " About " page: Based in Virginia with roots in New ...

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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 17h

31 Days of Horror: Day 13-- Why I Love Horror, Creature Publishing Week Edition Featuring Amanda Manns

Today I begin a special 6 day feature centered around Creature Publishing . From their " About " page: Based in Virginia with roots in New ...

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Tim Jones @themisterlibrary.bsky.social · 1d

Hey school librarian friends!

@librarianjones.com & I (no relation) are sharing laughs + learning at #AASL25 in St. Louis:

“Keeping Up with the Joneses: Infusing Humor in School Libraries”

Share your fun library idea here: forms.gle/igiAvcfDh7Th...

#BetterTogether #TLSky #Skybrarians

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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 18h

You are ready!!!

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J.W. Ocker @jwocker.bsky.social · 18h

This week: A Cursed Objects deal and a cursed objects talk!

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Hobby Drifter in Tokyo @hobbydrifter.bsky.social · 8d

White people who have spent decades thinking “Born in the USA” is patriotic and “Every Breath You Take” is a great wedding song are suddenly very concerned about not being able to understand lyrics to some songs at the Super Bowl halftime show.

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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 1d

Back in Chicago. Beat the storm. Next stop @illibraryassoc.bsky.social annual and then back east for Storyfest at the Westport (CT) Library.

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Wendy N. Wagner 🎃 @wnwagner.bsky.social · 1d

Portland peeps! I'll be at Powell's City of Books tonight with the fabulous @jennykiefer.com to interview her about her new book, CRAFTING FOR SINNERS. Come find out just how dangerous a craft store can be!
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Jenny Kiefer in Conversation With Wendy N. Wagner Event

The Legendary Independent Bookstore

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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 1d

31 Days of Horror: Day 12 -- Sunday Links Roundup

Early start as I make my way back to Chicago after 7 days in NYC.

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31 Days of Horror: Day 12 -- Sunday Links Roundup

Every Sunday during 31 Days of Horror, I will have links that I have gathered throughout the week to share here. Last week, The Wall Street...

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