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J. Neira - cozy horror author & slush reader
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J. Neira - cozy horror author & slush reader @jneiraauthor.bsky.social · 18d
Honored to share the news that my story, Grilling Time!, will be included in SATURDAY MOURNING TELEVISION. It's a horror story about a woman who begins to notice the wicked messages in a popular children's cartoon show. The show notices her back.
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eeriechristine.bsky.social
Are you brave enough to peer into the void?? 🌌

Articles of Horror peeled back the cover on 'KOSMOS OBSCURA: A COSMIC HORROR ANTHOLOGY' from Graveside Press!

(Featuring Clay McLeod Chapman, Cassondra Windwalker, JG Faherty, & others!)

📖Read the #BookReview: articlesofhorror.com/review-of-ko...
Review for KOSMOS OBSCURA: A Cosmic Horror Anthology – Articles of Horror
'Kosmos Obscura: A Cosmic Horror Anthology' is a new collection of stories from Graveside Press. Read the review by Articles of Horror.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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roadie63.bsky.social
So MAGA, You see these two? One of them is your dear leader, the other is a Prince in a country where CHRISTIANITY IS BANNED. Where you can be arrested for being a CHRISTIAN, for displaying CHRISTIAN symbols and even, for having a bible.
But go ahead, tell me how much fucking MONEY he's investing.
Trump with the Saudi Prince and murderer, MBS, looking like a kid on Christmas Morning.
November 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM
jneiraauthor.bsky.social
This sounds promising.
stevewestenra.bsky.social Steve Hugh Westenra @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 12d
I'm finally planning to start a podcast on monster stuff (prob. called "Dr. Monster" because why not have fun).

I'm still sort of working out what that would look like/what people might be interested in terms of topics.

If you have any thoughts or requests, I'd love to hear them!

Some topics ⬇️
November 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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vivalavivian.bsky.social
Thank you! xx

My first collection, now playing. Read it and watch movies come to life! Like Creepshow? Tales From The Crypt? Well, movie times vary but you can catch it here:

mybook.to/AllsWell
All's Well That Ends Well
Read it now
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November 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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abigailtaylor.bsky.social
Thanks for the host!

My book MARYNEAL 1962 is out now and available on all major platforms!
✨ Indigenous Rep
✨ Coyote Shifters
✨ Sapphic
✨ 60s Nostalgia
✨ Small Town
✨ Folkhorror

🛑 add to Goodreads or Storygraph!🛑
goodreads.com/book/show/23...
A picture of Delah & her friend, Hardy. The two main characters in MARYNEAL 1962. They are holding hands in front of a moonlit window. Delah's shadow looks like a girl. Hardy's looks like a coyote.
November 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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marywyrd.bsky.social
Please check out the work of the one who literally made #HorrorWritersChat a reality - @chaoticauthor.online
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 27d
Love horror?
Love supernatural mysteries?
Want to support an indie author?

If that's a yes, check out these books by MG Mason
aka @chaoticauthor.online

Pick up your chosen read from
> Ko-Fi
> Itchio
> Books2Read
> 'Zon

Links at:
mgmasoncreative.com/all-my-books/

#HorrorSky #BookSky #IndieReads
Author promo post - Five horror books and five Supernatural Crime/Mystery books by MG Mason, mixed genre fiction author. mgmasoncreative.com - On the left, five horror books include: three Ghost stories: The Residents of James Hotel; Angel's Mass; The Small Bronze Carriage on the Mantelpiece. For Gladiator Horror read Phobetor's Children. For a Zombie dystopia read Dead Lock. On the right are five Supernatural Crime/Mystery from the Salmonweird Universe: Cozy crime comedy - Salmonweird; A Salmonweird Sleighing; Studio Salmonweird. For more spooky tales read Spooky Salmonweird. For a spinoff, read Shadows of Cathedral Lane.
November 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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marywyrd.bsky.social
Here are a few of my favourite horror creatives on Bsky:

@keezyyoung.bsky.social - cartoonist
@arayaart.bsky.social - illustrator
@tropicalgloom.bsky.social - illustrator/artist
@wolfskulljack.bsky.social - artist
@mollyburgess.bsky.social - fiber artist

#HorrorWritersChat #HorrorSky
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 13d
Q4 - CREDITS

Obviously, we’re staying through all of the credits to acknowledge the work of the artists, the musicians, the designers, the directors…etc.

#HorrorWritersChat - Shout out some of the horror creatives you admire and share what they do.

Stay around for the outro to share your work.
Question four - Credits - Shout out some of the horror creatives you admire and share what they do. Quote Post your answer with the hashtag. Don’t forget to like/share other answers and chat in the comments! #HorrorWritersChat - The text is projected on a large cinema screen. The audience hasn’t seemed to notice the red dripping from the top left of the screen or the shadowy figure pressing against the screen, seemingly upside down, trying to get out. But one person on the left has slightly raised their hand.
November 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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olijbooks.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat

Ok, here we go...

@elainemwill.bsky.social (graphic novelist - Last Band on Earth)
@raynewman.bsky.social (author - Municipal Gothic)
@slimyswampghost.bsky.social (artist - Sirenhead)
@jasonarnopp.bsky.social (author - Last Days of Jack Sparks)

To name but a few...
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 13d
Q4 - CREDITS

Obviously, we’re staying through all of the credits to acknowledge the work of the artists, the musicians, the designers, the directors…etc.

#HorrorWritersChat - Shout out some of the horror creatives you admire and share what they do.

Stay around for the outro to share your work.
Question four - Credits - Shout out some of the horror creatives you admire and share what they do. Quote Post your answer with the hashtag. Don’t forget to like/share other answers and chat in the comments! #HorrorWritersChat - The text is projected on a large cinema screen. The audience hasn’t seemed to notice the red dripping from the top left of the screen or the shadowy figure pressing against the screen, seemingly upside down, trying to get out. But one person on the left has slightly raised their hand.
November 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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jezconolly.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat

Film-wise: David Lynch - responsible for some of the most frightening scenes ever filmed, and yet according to some he never made a horror film.
November 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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novellamenagerie.com
#HorrorWritersChat

Well obviously I have to shout out these amazing authors @noorlovelace.bsky.social @wishiwozacat.bsky.social @tammykomoff.bsky.social

I absolutely love Benjamin Wallfisch. He’s a great composer

For directors I would say Robert Eggers and Jordan Peele
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 13d
Q4 - CREDITS

Obviously, we’re staying through all of the credits to acknowledge the work of the artists, the musicians, the designers, the directors…etc.

#HorrorWritersChat - Shout out some of the horror creatives you admire and share what they do.

Stay around for the outro to share your work.
Question four - Credits - Shout out some of the horror creatives you admire and share what they do. Quote Post your answer with the hashtag. Don’t forget to like/share other answers and chat in the comments! #HorrorWritersChat - The text is projected on a large cinema screen. The audience hasn’t seemed to notice the red dripping from the top left of the screen or the shadowy figure pressing against the screen, seemingly upside down, trying to get out. But one person on the left has slightly raised their hand.
November 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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roseblack2222.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat Alex Kister - Mandela Catalogue, Kris Straub Local 58, Jack Townsend - Tales From The Gas Station, Bonnie Quinn - How To Survive Camping, Fleshwad - Horror Art, Victor Sweetster - Horror Author, Biscuit Starberry - Horror Author/ Illustrator, and Kane Pixels - Backrooms work.
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 13d
Q4 - CREDITS

Obviously, we’re staying through all of the credits to acknowledge the work of the artists, the musicians, the designers, the directors…etc.

#HorrorWritersChat - Shout out some of the horror creatives you admire and share what they do.

Stay around for the outro to share your work.
Question four - Credits - Shout out some of the horror creatives you admire and share what they do. Quote Post your answer with the hashtag. Don’t forget to like/share other answers and chat in the comments! #HorrorWritersChat - The text is projected on a large cinema screen. The audience hasn’t seemed to notice the red dripping from the top left of the screen or the shadowy figure pressing against the screen, seemingly upside down, trying to get out. But one person on the left has slightly raised their hand.
November 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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tea-and-mushrooms.bsky.social
Shouting out @nocturnalxlight.bsky.social and @chaoticauthor.online both for bringing more visibility to the asexual community with your writings. It’s funny because one is aroace, one is demi, and I fall right in the middle 😂 Both have been a huge inspiration to me. Thank you 💖
#HorrorWritersChat
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 13d
Q4 - CREDITS

Obviously, we’re staying through all of the credits to acknowledge the work of the artists, the musicians, the designers, the directors…etc.

#HorrorWritersChat - Shout out some of the horror creatives you admire and share what they do.

Stay around for the outro to share your work.
Question four - Credits - Shout out some of the horror creatives you admire and share what they do. Quote Post your answer with the hashtag. Don’t forget to like/share other answers and chat in the comments! #HorrorWritersChat - The text is projected on a large cinema screen. The audience hasn’t seemed to notice the red dripping from the top left of the screen or the shadowy figure pressing against the screen, seemingly upside down, trying to get out. But one person on the left has slightly raised their hand.
November 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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vampireantihero.com
#HorrorWritersChat

Guillermo Del Toro, Bill Skarsgard, Stephen King, T. Kingfisher.

Everyone here, for being awesome and creative and having compelling ideas that make my TBR three miles long....
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 13d
Q4 - CREDITS

Obviously, we’re staying through all of the credits to acknowledge the work of the artists, the musicians, the designers, the directors…etc.

#HorrorWritersChat - Shout out some of the horror creatives you admire and share what they do.

Stay around for the outro to share your work.
Question four - Credits - Shout out some of the horror creatives you admire and share what they do. Quote Post your answer with the hashtag. Don’t forget to like/share other answers and chat in the comments! #HorrorWritersChat - The text is projected on a large cinema screen. The audience hasn’t seemed to notice the red dripping from the top left of the screen or the shadowy figure pressing against the screen, seemingly upside down, trying to get out. But one person on the left has slightly raised their hand.
November 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
jneiraauthor.bsky.social
I admire the authors at @gravesidepress.bsky.social , in addition my favorite critique partner @lynettebaconnguyen.bsky.social & in this scene I love @kathleenpalm.bsky.social writings & have fun with @martinshannon.bsky.social & more I can't list because of character limit. #HorrorWritersChat
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 13d
Q4 - CREDITS

Obviously, we’re staying through all of the credits to acknowledge the work of the artists, the musicians, the designers, the directors…etc.

#HorrorWritersChat - Shout out some of the horror creatives you admire and share what they do.

Stay around for the outro to share your work.
Question four - Credits - Shout out some of the horror creatives you admire and share what they do. Quote Post your answer with the hashtag. Don’t forget to like/share other answers and chat in the comments! #HorrorWritersChat - The text is projected on a large cinema screen. The audience hasn’t seemed to notice the red dripping from the top left of the screen or the shadowy figure pressing against the screen, seemingly upside down, trying to get out. But one person on the left has slightly raised their hand.
November 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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martinshannon.bsky.social
The concession stand is nothing but living appliances from When the Television Decides to Murder Your Girlfriend. They're disappointed in your life choices and feel that cheese whiz is an affront to our shared sense of communal purpose.
Also, that water bottle will be 20 bucks.
#Horrorwriterschat
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 13d
Q3 - INTERMISSION

Time for a refreshment break.

We head over to the concession stand and discover that all the food and drink are themed on your work.

#HorrorWritersChat - What refreshments are we enjoying and how are they related to your work?
Question Three - Intermission - What refreshments are we enjoying and how are they related to your work? Quote Post your answer with the hashtag. Don’t forget to like/share other answers and chat in the comments! #HorrorWritersChat - The text is projected on a large cinema screen. The audience hasn’t seemed to notice the red dripping from the top left of the screen or the shadowy figure pressing against the screen, seemingly upside down, trying to get out. But one person on the right has slightly raised their hand.
November 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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markguyer.bsky.social
Pizza and generic cola. The antagonist of Phantom Delivery is an undead pizza delivery guy. So, it fits.

Also, coffee. The cool kids in my book drink coffee.

#HorrorWritersChat
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 13d
Q3 - INTERMISSION

Time for a refreshment break.

We head over to the concession stand and discover that all the food and drink are themed on your work.

#HorrorWritersChat - What refreshments are we enjoying and how are they related to your work?
Question Three - Intermission - What refreshments are we enjoying and how are they related to your work? Quote Post your answer with the hashtag. Don’t forget to like/share other answers and chat in the comments! #HorrorWritersChat - The text is projected on a large cinema screen. The audience hasn’t seemed to notice the red dripping from the top left of the screen or the shadowy figure pressing against the screen, seemingly upside down, trying to get out. But one person on the right has slightly raised their hand.
November 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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marywyrd.bsky.social
As a treat, seeing as we’re here at the cinema with #HorrorWritersChat I’m attacking the ice cream buffet with gusto. And a tiny spoon.

I hope my stories give you a sweet shiver down your spine. And feed that cold rage against The Horrors we have to endure. Let's turn it into something creative.
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 13d
Q3 - INTERMISSION

Time for a refreshment break.

We head over to the concession stand and discover that all the food and drink are themed on your work.

#HorrorWritersChat - What refreshments are we enjoying and how are they related to your work?
Question Three - Intermission - What refreshments are we enjoying and how are they related to your work? Quote Post your answer with the hashtag. Don’t forget to like/share other answers and chat in the comments! #HorrorWritersChat - The text is projected on a large cinema screen. The audience hasn’t seemed to notice the red dripping from the top left of the screen or the shadowy figure pressing against the screen, seemingly upside down, trying to get out. But one person on the right has slightly raised their hand.
November 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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nocturnalxlight.bsky.social
Eyeball gummies. Anatomical heart shaped chocolates. Gingerbread men with frosted stitches. Popping candy that shocks. Human organ container.

It would be cool to make drinks look black & white somehow, w/ a streak of green (homage to 1935 Bride of Frankenstein but also aro flag).
#HorrorWritersChat
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 13d
Q3 - INTERMISSION

Time for a refreshment break.

We head over to the concession stand and discover that all the food and drink are themed on your work.

#HorrorWritersChat - What refreshments are we enjoying and how are they related to your work?
Question Three - Intermission - What refreshments are we enjoying and how are they related to your work? Quote Post your answer with the hashtag. Don’t forget to like/share other answers and chat in the comments! #HorrorWritersChat - The text is projected on a large cinema screen. The audience hasn’t seemed to notice the red dripping from the top left of the screen or the shadowy figure pressing against the screen, seemingly upside down, trying to get out. But one person on the right has slightly raised their hand.
November 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
jneiraauthor.bsky.social
Another pizza place. Woot! (Swell's Pizza Well & Pizza Pete.)

#HorrorWritersChat
roseblack2222.bsky.social Rosé Black @roseblack2222.bsky.social · 13d
#HorrorWritersChat Well, pizza would obviously be a reference to Pizza Pete. A second reference to him would be nachos. Other foods I would include are sour candy to show good and bad moments. Lastly, caffeine drinks to show when someone is on the verge of panic.
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 13d
Q3 - INTERMISSION

Time for a refreshment break.

We head over to the concession stand and discover that all the food and drink are themed on your work.

#HorrorWritersChat - What refreshments are we enjoying and how are they related to your work?
November 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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vivalavivian.bsky.social
Pizza, dessert, human body parts concocted into elaborate dishes, fungus covered popcorn, candy, bubblegum, tacos. Lots of my stories mention food. My collection coming in 2027 is titled, "Room For Dessert." As for how they are related, you'll have to read to discover that. ;)
#HorrorWritersChat
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 13d
Q3 - INTERMISSION

Time for a refreshment break.

We head over to the concession stand and discover that all the food and drink are themed on your work.

#HorrorWritersChat - What refreshments are we enjoying and how are they related to your work?
Question Three - Intermission - What refreshments are we enjoying and how are they related to your work? Quote Post your answer with the hashtag. Don’t forget to like/share other answers and chat in the comments! #HorrorWritersChat - The text is projected on a large cinema screen. The audience hasn’t seemed to notice the red dripping from the top left of the screen or the shadowy figure pressing against the screen, seemingly upside down, trying to get out. But one person on the right has slightly raised their hand.
November 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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novellamenagerie.com
#HorrorWritersChat

I’m going to have to say a Shirley Temple (alcohol added if you ask nicely)
I would say it relates to my work because I often think of my scenes in grey, black, and red when I write, so I think a red drink is fitting. And also delicious.
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 13d
Q3 - INTERMISSION

Time for a refreshment break.

We head over to the concession stand and discover that all the food and drink are themed on your work.

#HorrorWritersChat - What refreshments are we enjoying and how are they related to your work?
Question Three - Intermission - What refreshments are we enjoying and how are they related to your work? Quote Post your answer with the hashtag. Don’t forget to like/share other answers and chat in the comments! #HorrorWritersChat - The text is projected on a large cinema screen. The audience hasn’t seemed to notice the red dripping from the top left of the screen or the shadowy figure pressing against the screen, seemingly upside down, trying to get out. But one person on the right has slightly raised their hand.
November 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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calmtomb.bsky.social
I don't know what the refreshments would be, exactly, but I do know I have a lot of stories where someone consumes something and has a horrific vision, so maybe try to sneak in some gummi bears instead.

#HorrorWritersChat
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 13d
Q3 - INTERMISSION

Time for a refreshment break.

We head over to the concession stand and discover that all the food and drink are themed on your work.

#HorrorWritersChat - What refreshments are we enjoying and how are they related to your work?
Question Three - Intermission - What refreshments are we enjoying and how are they related to your work? Quote Post your answer with the hashtag. Don’t forget to like/share other answers and chat in the comments! #HorrorWritersChat - The text is projected on a large cinema screen. The audience hasn’t seemed to notice the red dripping from the top left of the screen or the shadowy figure pressing against the screen, seemingly upside down, trying to get out. But one person on the right has slightly raised their hand.
November 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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astramachina.bsky.social
Oh no. UH.

Everything is exactly the same but the popcorn is dyed green? You can get crispy bacon on your movie theater hot dog.

Don't ask where the bacon comes from.

#HorrorWritersChat
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 13d
Q3 - INTERMISSION

Time for a refreshment break.

We head over to the concession stand and discover that all the food and drink are themed on your work.

#HorrorWritersChat - What refreshments are we enjoying and how are they related to your work?
Question Three - Intermission - What refreshments are we enjoying and how are they related to your work? Quote Post your answer with the hashtag. Don’t forget to like/share other answers and chat in the comments! #HorrorWritersChat - The text is projected on a large cinema screen. The audience hasn’t seemed to notice the red dripping from the top left of the screen or the shadowy figure pressing against the screen, seemingly upside down, trying to get out. But one person on the right has slightly raised their hand.
November 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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amandamblake.bsky.social
The DEEP DOWN dish pizza; the DRIFT drink which is just a salted caramel frappuccino dyed blue, QUESTION NOT MY SALT Thanksgiving-themed sandwich of turkey, cranberry sauce, melted Swiss, and dressing; NOCTURNE triple chocolate cake dyed black, DEAD ENDS burnt ends for appetizers

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marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 13d
Q3 - INTERMISSION

Time for a refreshment break.

We head over to the concession stand and discover that all the food and drink are themed on your work.

#HorrorWritersChat - What refreshments are we enjoying and how are they related to your work?
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November 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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thebeird.bsky.social
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Oh that would be Fried Ocelot Spleen, sprinkled with the beak of a really pissed off Eagle, served with several middle fingers from rebellious gibbons and a nice refreshing cold pint of badgers piss

🤔

Hmm, personally I'd just sneak a Twix in or something
November 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM