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David Demchuk 👻 (he/him) 📚 @daviddemchuk.com · 1d

Later today at @canconsffh.bsky.social : @gianttourtiere.bsky.social @stephanneauthor.bsky.social and I host Maggot Story Hour.

This should be memorable.

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Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 2d

Bakka Phoenix will be carrying a selection of my titles at their table at @canconsffh.bsky.social so I can focus on The Book Purge 😍 If you get one of my books and want it signed, bring it over to my table. I highly recommend checking out Bakka Phoenix as they always have an incredible selection.

Can*Con Vendor Room - tons of books by local authors, geeky items, art and crafts - free entry. Brookstreet Hotel 525 Legget Dr, Ottawa October 17-19. Bakka Phoenix Books will be carrying a selection of my titles this weekend so that I can focus on The Book Purge! If you want anything signed, just bring it to my table

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Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 3d

I've got another fantastic @canconsffh.bsky.social to look forward to this year 🤩 Between panels, fundraising through The Book Purge, and a little bit of behind-the-scenes work I'll be keeping busy. Good thing I got myself that caffeine pass 😉
#conventionweekend #ottawaevent #literatureconvention

Where to find Steph this weekend at CanCon:

Fri, Oct 17 at 5pm in “Mainstream”: Maggot Story Hour
Sat, Oct 18 at 10am in “Traders”: Gothic Horror in the New Age
Sat, Oct 18 at 5:30pm in “Traders”: Biology of Zombies

When I’m not in a panel, I’ll be at The Book Purge table in “Newbridge (the vendors room) which is open to the public!

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Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 4d

Finn watches as Janey steals Bubs - his bonded half - from him

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Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 5d

Everyone else: "Enjoy your long weekend!"
Me: *laugh/cries in self-employed*

Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 6d

My sister CANNOT handle horror. But she wants to support me. It's taken her 4 years to build up the courage to read my 1st book.
She also wants to read Skull Daddy because of it's popularity but she's freaking out a little bit about starting that one. Please send her good vibes.

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Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 8d

Just know that I approach networking events the same way I approach author events/signings/markets/etc...

Show up and be weird

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Cait Gordon ♿️ @caitgauthor.bsky.social · 8d

Kate helped me recognize one of these emails too. Check out her newsletter! #WriteSky

Kate Heartfield @kateheartfield.com · 8d

Today's newsletter is about the patterns in fake book club and other scam emails sent to authors.

How to spot an author scam email

I’ve grumbled enough on social media about the rise in AI-generated scam emails that now, more than one of my author friends has sent an email to me, asking...

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Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 9d

I already have an editor that I’m working with that I am very happy with but thanks for letting me know!

Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 9d

Unfortunately, as this post was from June, I am no longer accepting data readers. All of the beta reader feedback was given to me in August and September, so unfortunately it is now too late in the editing stage for me to accept new data readers.

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Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 9d

EYE have a (very) short story for you all this month on the blog 👀

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#blogpost #shortstory #flashfiction #horrorstory #horrorauthor

Eyes: A Flasher Story - Stephanie Anne, Horror Author

EYE’ve got a nice little bit size horror for you this spooky season. Sometimes, I have an anecdote about how a story was created, but not this time. I have […]

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Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 10d

My cats get way too excited when I sit at my desk to write and work. None of my past human bosses ever got this excited 😂

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Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 11d

Mark & I recently had a debate about Pyramid Head & I think I need folks to weigh in. Does he:
a) not have a mouth at all?
b) have a lil mouth at the base of the pyramid? (like not an opening in a mask, since the pyramid is his actual head - just a lil hidden mouth for snacks)
#silenthill

Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 12d

I had a rare day off yesterday (In October?! shocking)
Did I use it to rest?
Kind off...?
JK 😝 I got work done and packed for my next 3 in-person events

Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 13d

Me watching a horror movie where the screen is dark as heck, trying to figure out if the scene is supposed to be scary or atmospheric

a bald man wearing a plaid shirt is making a face

ALT: a bald man wearing a plaid shirt is making a face

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Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 14d

Me: wow I’m glad I wore red to my book signing - it’s really catching people’s attention!
Also me: * Has completely forgotten that my make up makes it look like I’m having a mental breakdown *

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Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 15d

In all seriousness, there were ups and downs (as with any launch party). In fact, I'm actually really proud of myself for how calm I was every time something went wrong / didn't go according to plan. But at the end of it all, I had fun and got to spend time with some amazing people 🥰

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Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 15d

How did the movie night go?
Well, Mark said he would never sleep again.
I made up for it by sleeping for over 10 hours, woke up to my phone ringing at 11am because Mark was worried that he hadn't heard from me and wanted to make sure that I was alive.

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Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 16d

Me describing to my partner how I approach book signings and author events: "I just show up and act weird"

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Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 17d

I am so excited to have The Ottawa Horror Club join the party! I joined in November of last year and I'm so glad I did. Jenna has brought together a wonderful community of horror fans & plans fun get-togethers each month.
Tickets at bytowne.ca
#ottawaevents #halloweenparty #horrorclub #horrorfan

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Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 18d

Mermaid Tarot Reading came highly recommended. I'm excited to have a tarot reader at the party! I love incorporating tarot into my journaling practice, so I appreciate that she uses tarot as a practical tool for self-discovery.
Tickets at bytowne.ca
#ottawaevents #halloweenparty #tarotreading

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Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 19d

Nurse at specialty clinic: since you're going to be sedated, here's a list of things you shouldn't do for the next 24 hours. *blah, blah, blah* and don't do any work.
Me: *laughs / cries in self-employed*

a stuffed monkey wearing a green shirt and overalls is standing in front of a body of water .

ALT: a stuffed monkey wearing a green shirt and overalls is standing in front of a body of water .

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Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 22d

If you get the reference in the title, then you know exactly which upcoming event I'm most excited for. If not... Well, checking me in to a haunted mental institution wouldn't actually be a bad idea at this point.

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#blogpost #horrorauthor #graveencounters

Check Me Into The Collingwood Psychiatric Hospital: September Writing Update - Stephanie Anne, Horror Author

If you get the reference in the title, then you know exactly which upcoming event I’m most excited for. If not… Well, checking me in to a haunted mental institution […]

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Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 23d

@sah-studios.bsky.social is a new artist friend who makes queer, geeky, & spooky goodies! Keychains, pins, stickers... Oh, you want ghosts? Well, maybe you'll find something with a ghost-type Pokemon on it. Or even a lil Mothman 😍

Tickets at bytowne.ca 👻
#ottawaevents#halloweenparty #ottawaartists

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Stephanie Anne Author @stephanneauthor.bsky.social · 24d

If you've been to any of my launch parties/Bytowne Cinema markets, then you've already seen spooky art by Nomadic Designs. This tattoo artist has some gorgeous paintings for sale. Can't wait to see which ones she brings to the party😍Tickets: bytowne.ca
#ottawaevents #halloweenparty #ottawaartists

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