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Escaping the Storm update.

The cover is done. The manuscript is formatted, but still needs a quick proof before I upload and order a test copy. That may not happen until Monday, but I’ve learned to never say never.

Stay tuned, kids. Here and at ShaneKroetsch.com, something I don’t share enough.
January 10, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Please join me in welcoming our featured author for January 2026, James Lurid, and his novel, Cold Keep Reprisal!
 
Join the conversation on Substack (frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com), and follow @poppubcreative on Instagram and Facebook.
#readindiehorror #supportindieauthors
January 1, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Merry Christmas! Joyful Yuletide! Happy Holidays!

Oh, and here’s hoping for a peaceful and abundant 2026 for all.

From your friends Frank the Haunted Book Bike, Decoy the Skeleton, and Shane the Real Life Human Person (not pictured).
December 25, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Join me for my chat with the Frank’s Haunted Book Society December 2025 featured author Marcus Hawke!

We discuss his creative life, his life in general, and his amazing vampire tale set against the backdrop of New York City at Christmastime, You Can’t Take It With You.

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December 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Love first. For yourself and others. Always.

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#creativelife #supportindiecreators #supportindieauthors #redbubble #lovefirst
December 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I like cats and dogs more than people, don’t you?

These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com

#tellyourcatisaidpspsps #housepanther #tellyourdogisaidhi #creativelife #supportindiecreators #redbubble #indiehorror
December 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I love reading books, don’t you?

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#ilovereading #creativelife #supportindiecreators #supportindieauthors #redbubble #unreliablenarrator #ilovebannedbooks #indiehorror
December 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Got any old books? How about records? Bikes maybe? I like weird old things!

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#creativelife #redbubble #booksky #vinyl #bikes
December 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I like cats and dogs more than people. How about you?

These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Maybe we’re only okay on the outside. Here are a few ways to share that with the world while supporting indie creators.

These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Writers and readers and editors, oh my! Show your literary love this holiday season while supporting indie creators.

These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
All good things do have to start somewhere. That somewhere is with you. No pressure?

Support indie creators. Support people putting love into the world.  

These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Love first. Always.

Support indie creators. Support people putting love into the world.  

These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
A few of the redacted statement designs featured in the Literary Collection! These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com

#CreativeLife #SupportIndieCreators #unreliablenarrator #Ilovebannedbooks #RedBubble
December 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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We’ve got something special (and festive) for the December 2025 edition of Frank’s Haunted Book Society!

Welcome Marcus Hawke, and his novel You Can’t Take It With You!

frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com

#readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror #supportindiecreators
December 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Even though spooky season is over, Frank’s Haunted Book Society is just getting started! I’m excited to announce our featured author for November 2025, Julie Hiner, and her 80s metal serial killer novel Final Track!

frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com

#readindie #reviewindie #loveindie
November 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Join me for my chat with the Frank’s Haunted Book Society October 2025 featured author Shelly Campbell!

We talk about her creative life and her dark fantasy novel Gulf, the first book in the Dark Walker series.

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Frank's Haunted Book Society, October 2025 - Gulf by Shelly Campbell
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October 31, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The first ever finale of Frank’s Haunted Book Society is only 5 days away!

Subscribe at frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com for updates and to join the subscriber-only chat.

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#readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror #supportindieauthors #supportindiecreators #booksky
October 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
New redacted variant designs have just launched! See all designs, new and not so new, at the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - www.redbubble.com/people/poppu...

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#CreativeLife #supportindiehorror #lovemelikemydemonsdo #indiehorror #stayspooky #stayweird #Redbubble #stillhere #booksky
October 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
October 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Tell the world you’re an introvert without telling the world you’re an introvert! See more like I’d Love to Stay and Chat but I’m Lying on the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store!

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#CreativeLife #SupportIndieCreators #introvertlife #introverting
October 18, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I really am spookier than I look. I promise! These designs and more are part of the Stay Weird collection, have a look here - www.redbubble.com/people/poppu...
 
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#CreativeLife #SupportIndieCreators #stayweird #stayspooky
October 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The October finale of Frank’s Haunted Book Society is fast approaching and we need a few questions for featured author Shelly Campbell! What have you always wanted to ask your favourite indie author?

frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com

#horrorbookclub #readindiehorror #loveindiehorror
October 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Good thing Decoy is just a plastic skeleton. For now…
 
Frank’s Haunted Book Society launches on October 1st. Help us celebrate indie and small press horror here and on Substack!

frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com

#horrorbookclub #readindiehorror #loveindiehorror
September 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Frank’s Haunted Book Society is excited to announce our featured author and read for October 2025, Shelly Campbell and her novel Gulf (Dark Walker Series Book 1)!

Subscribe for updates at frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com and follow here.

#horrorbookclub #readindiehorror #loveindiehorror
September 15, 2025 at 1:40 AM