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Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press

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Horror author, editor, coffee addict, indie publisher/owner of Inky Bones Press.

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Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · Sep 9

👀 Want a cover sneak peek?!?!? Of Beasts & Bones, the newest Inky Bones Press anthology coming in 2026, features horror stories with creatures & monsters that will haunt you and scare you to the bone. 😱🦴💀🖤

Sneak peek at a cover tease for the upcoming Inky Bones Press anthology Of Beasts & Bones releasing in 2026.

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Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 10h

Lovely morning here. Enjoying the sights and sounds of nature and wondering what’s hiding in those trees—other than those lovely vultures! This morning I was greeted by Venus and the moon. 🖤

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Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 2d

Day 13: Your Fictional Halloween Party Date

This fine fellow popped into my head first!!! I have always loved Creature! 💚🖤

I’ve missed a few days in this month’s challenge, but I’m glad I did this one!!!

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 3d

A chill is in the air. Are you ready to read a ton of horror to warm your blood?!?!? Grab what you need! 😱📚

books.bookfunnel.com/indiehorror/...

Graphic letting people know these books are FREE!

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Crone Girls Press @cronegirlspress.bsky.social · May 8

Woman owned, Pro Human Rights, small publishing press.

Featuring work by established and debut authors … from the darker side of speculative fiction.

Here, the shadows keep their secrets and the moon hides from deeds cast in her glow.

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Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 6d

Poor thing! I hope she settles in and rests a bit while she’s healing.

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 6d

Just popping in to say the 6-anthology omnibus Dark Decades: A Century of Technological Terror will transition back to its original price after this weekend. 😱

Also—if you’re on KU, all 6 original Dark Decades anthologies & the omnibus are available there to enjoy. 🖤📚

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 6d

I saw this mug yesterday, and I had to have it!!!! 🖤
The Future is Indie! 📚

Pic of a coffee cup that says the future is indie

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 7d

I adore the new artwork I commissioned from Dave Dick!!!! This spooky little octopus is going to appear on new merch and in places where IBP needs a spooky visual. 😱

I need to name him! 🖤🖤🖤

Check out Dave's site!!!
www.davedickillustration.com/shop

New spooky octopus art for inky bones press

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 7d

Day 8: For your WIP to be horror, what would need to change?

I think this video says it all. 🖤😱

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 8d

chance to hone my skills as I read and edit stories as well as when I read books for reviews I share on my website. 📚✍️

I love what I do, and I hope I can be a small part of a big moment in someone else’s writer timeline. 🖤📚😊

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 8d

Day 7: An important moment on your writer timeline.

I believe one of the most important moments I’ve had on my writer timeline is when I started Inky Bones Press. It’s allowed me to meet so many awesome authors and read amazing stories. It makes me a better writer, because I have the (cont. 🧵)

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Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 9d

Recently, a small pumpkin patch sprouted in my landscaping. I harvested 14 mini pumpkins today! I won’t be carving them, but when the time comes I’ll be tossing those tiny pumpkin corpses nearby in hopes of growing another patch! 🌱🧡

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 9d

Day 6: Share a fall tradition that sparks your creativity 🎃

Every year I carve a pumpkin. I 🖤an old-school Jack-o-lantern, so mine always has familiar triangle eyes, a triangle nose, and a toothy grin. 🎃🔪

When I finish, I toss the guts & seeds in a safe place for wildlife to enjoy. (Cont.)

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 9d

Cheeto is trying to sabotage my efforts to edit and work today.
🖤🐈📚✍️

My cat Cheeto trying to take over my keyboard when I’m attempting to edit.

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 9d

My husband, our friend, and I have been discussing this character all weekend. One of our favs!!!!

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 11d

Terrify Your Tablet is going until 11:59pm PST!!

You can find Dark Decades: A Century of Technological Terror in the mix!!! 😱🖤📚 - 1st link to discounted books on Zon

www.horrorsmithpublishing.com/pages/terrif...

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 11d

Terrify Your Tablet 2025 is live!!! All books are 0 or 99 pennies. Dark Decades: A Century of Technological Terror is in the mix on the first Amzn discounted link.

There are TONS of cool books to grab up until 11:59pm PST. Get terrified!!! 🖤😱📚🎉

www.horrorsmithpublishing.com/pages/terrif...

Sharing out that terrify your tablet has begun and dark decades is 99 cents

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Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 12d

Day 3: Show us your October writing fuel (treats or drinks)

Of course it’s coffee. I love it. The hotter the better. ☕️🖤✍️

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 12d

At 12am EST tonight (Oct. 4) to 11:59pm PST, it’s time to Terrify Your Tablet!

I’m thrilled to be a part of this event, & I’ll be sharing out info/graphics I made when it starts tonight!📚😱

Get tons of books from 0-99 pennies! Grab all you want! You deserve a treat! 🎃

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 13d

Pumpkin Patch Update: Harvest approaches! 🎃

14 mini pumpkins!!! 🧡

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 13d

Day 2: Dreamy Fall Weekend (Bookish Edition) 🍁🍂🎃

My interpretation is this lovely stack of books. I wish I could suspend time and read them all this weekend! 📚🖤😱

***Have you read any of these?!?!? 📖

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 13d

Day 1: Share a Spooky Snippet
🖤💀 This is a segment of my upcoming story “The Devil’s Luck” which will be published in the Indieverse Awards anthology in early 2026!

Part of a story I wrote called The Devil’s Luck

Writer challenge for October social media

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Cynthia “Cina” Pelayo @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social · 14d

I'm sharing new micro horror stories all month and today I'm starting with "Last Dawn at the Dead Mall" by Lucas Mangum.

Thank you, Lucas!

cynthiapelayoauthor.substack.com/p/october-1-...

October 1: Last Dawn at the Dead Mall by Lucas Mangum

Micro horror story!

cynthiapelayoauthor.substack.com

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