Shane Kroetsch
@shanekroetsch.bsky.social
Dark stories. Spooky vibes. Creative life. 🇨🇦
@poppubcreative.bsky.social
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Hello, Bluesky.
My name is Shane. I live, work, and create on Treaty 7 territory in Southern Alberta. Writing fiction helps me make sense of the world, and why people do the things they do, which might explain all the monsters and blood. Hold on, this is going to be a bit of a weird ride.
My name is Shane. I live, work, and create on Treaty 7 territory in Southern Alberta. Writing fiction helps me make sense of the world, and why people do the things they do, which might explain all the monsters and blood. Hold on, this is going to be a bit of a weird ride.
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Join me for my chat with the Frank’s Haunted Book Society January 2026 featured author James Lurid!
We talk about his creative life and his amazing novel Cold Keep Reprisal.
www.youtube.com/@pencilonpap...
We talk about his creative life and his amazing novel Cold Keep Reprisal.
www.youtube.com/@pencilonpap...
February 1, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Join me for my chat with the Frank’s Haunted Book Society January 2026 featured author James Lurid!
We talk about his creative life and his amazing novel Cold Keep Reprisal.
www.youtube.com/@pencilonpap...
We talk about his creative life and his amazing novel Cold Keep Reprisal.
www.youtube.com/@pencilonpap...
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.
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
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.
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.
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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
Join the conversation on Substack (frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com), and follow @poppubcreative on Instagram and Facebook.
#readindiehorror #supportindieauthors
January 1, 2026 at 5:37 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
Join the conversation on Substack (frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com), and follow @poppubcreative on Instagram and Facebook.
#readindiehorror #supportindieauthors
Happy New Year! I’ve been waiting for just this moment to post my latest flash fiction…
Shit Tickets - Shane Kroetsch
Daniel traversed a narrow path between clumps of dead, wild grass that led him around the back of the crooked farmhouse and out toward the tractor shed. The ancient poplar tree that grew on the border...
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January 1, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Happy New Year! I’ve been waiting for just this moment to post my latest flash fiction…
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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).
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
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).
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).
Happy whatever holiday you choose to observe, in whatever way you choose to observe it. I hope it is filled with kind moments and understanding for you, and for those you care about.
December 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Happy whatever holiday you choose to observe, in whatever way you choose to observe it. I hope it is filled with kind moments and understanding for you, and for those you care about.
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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.
youtu.be/r-OLHMcyzl8?...
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.
youtu.be/r-OLHMcyzl8?...
December 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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.
youtu.be/r-OLHMcyzl8?...
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.
youtu.be/r-OLHMcyzl8?...
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Love first. For yourself and others. Always.
These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com
#creativelife #supportindiecreators #supportindieauthors #redbubble #lovefirst
These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com
#creativelife #supportindiecreators #supportindieauthors #redbubble #lovefirst
December 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Love first. For yourself and others. Always.
These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com
#creativelife #supportindiecreators #supportindieauthors #redbubble #lovefirst
These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com
#creativelife #supportindiecreators #supportindieauthors #redbubble #lovefirst
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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
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 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
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
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I love reading books, don’t you?
These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com
#ilovereading #creativelife #supportindiecreators #supportindieauthors #redbubble #unreliablenarrator #ilovebannedbooks #indiehorror
These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com
#ilovereading #creativelife #supportindiecreators #supportindieauthors #redbubble #unreliablenarrator #ilovebannedbooks #indiehorror
December 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I love reading books, don’t you?
These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com
#ilovereading #creativelife #supportindiecreators #supportindieauthors #redbubble #unreliablenarrator #ilovebannedbooks #indiehorror
These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com
#ilovereading #creativelife #supportindiecreators #supportindieauthors #redbubble #unreliablenarrator #ilovebannedbooks #indiehorror
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Got any old books? How about records? Bikes maybe? I like weird old things!
These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com
#creativelife #redbubble #booksky #vinyl #bikes
These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com
#creativelife #redbubble #booksky #vinyl #bikes
December 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Got any old books? How about records? Bikes maybe? I like weird old things!
These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com
#creativelife #redbubble #booksky #vinyl #bikes
These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com
#creativelife #redbubble #booksky #vinyl #bikes
Reposted by Shane Kroetsch
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
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
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
These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com
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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
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
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
These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com
Reposted by Shane Kroetsch
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
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
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
These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com
Reposted by Shane Kroetsch
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
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
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
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
Reposted by Shane Kroetsch
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
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
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
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
Reposted by Shane Kroetsch
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
#CreativeLife #SupportIndieCreators #unreliablenarrator #Ilovebannedbooks #RedBubble
December 4, 2025 at 2:23 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
#CreativeLife #SupportIndieCreators #unreliablenarrator #Ilovebannedbooks #RedBubble
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
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
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
Welcome Marcus Hawke, and his novel You Can’t Take It With You!
frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com
#readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror #supportindiecreators
I added something special to my archive.
I reached out to my local library after seeing old copies of my books on the shelf, so offered to replace them with updated copies. So, I was able to get the old books back, all marked up with use and Marigold Library System stickers. They make me smile.
I reached out to my local library after seeing old copies of my books on the shelf, so offered to replace them with updated copies. So, I was able to get the old books back, all marked up with use and Marigold Library System stickers. They make me smile.
November 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I added something special to my archive.
I reached out to my local library after seeing old copies of my books on the shelf, so offered to replace them with updated copies. So, I was able to get the old books back, all marked up with use and Marigold Library System stickers. They make me smile.
I reached out to my local library after seeing old copies of my books on the shelf, so offered to replace them with updated copies. So, I was able to get the old books back, all marked up with use and Marigold Library System stickers. They make me smile.
Read. Edit. Write. Read. Repeat.
I know it’s only the 5th, but I’m on schedule. That goes for reading for Frank’s Haunted Book Society, for the final draft of Escaping the Storm before it goes off for edit, and beta reading a friend’s book, among other things.
I know it’s only the 5th, but I’m on schedule. That goes for reading for Frank’s Haunted Book Society, for the final draft of Escaping the Storm before it goes off for edit, and beta reading a friend’s book, among other things.
November 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Read. Edit. Write. Read. Repeat.
I know it’s only the 5th, but I’m on schedule. That goes for reading for Frank’s Haunted Book Society, for the final draft of Escaping the Storm before it goes off for edit, and beta reading a friend’s book, among other things.
I know it’s only the 5th, but I’m on schedule. That goes for reading for Frank’s Haunted Book Society, for the final draft of Escaping the Storm before it goes off for edit, and beta reading a friend’s book, among other things.
I signed up for the NYC Midnight Scary Story Challenge. The maximum word count is 400 words.
First draft? 536 words. Somehow I got it down to 409 words. Now after a few minor changes it’s up to 428 words… Good thing I’ve still got a few hours to work on it.
#scarystorychallenge
First draft? 536 words. Somehow I got it down to 409 words. Now after a few minor changes it’s up to 428 words… Good thing I’ve still got a few hours to work on it.
#scarystorychallenge
November 2, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I signed up for the NYC Midnight Scary Story Challenge. The maximum word count is 400 words.
First draft? 536 words. Somehow I got it down to 409 words. Now after a few minor changes it’s up to 428 words… Good thing I’ve still got a few hours to work on it.
#scarystorychallenge
First draft? 536 words. Somehow I got it down to 409 words. Now after a few minor changes it’s up to 428 words… Good thing I’ve still got a few hours to work on it.
#scarystorychallenge
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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.
youtu.be/A8B1C6J7NU8
We talk about her creative life and her dark fantasy novel Gulf, the first book in the Dark Walker series.
youtu.be/A8B1C6J7NU8
Frank's Haunted Book Society, October 2025 - Gulf by Shelly Campbell
YouTube video by Pencil on Paper
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October 31, 2025 at 6:37 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.
youtu.be/A8B1C6J7NU8
We talk about her creative life and her dark fantasy novel Gulf, the first book in the Dark Walker series.
youtu.be/A8B1C6J7NU8
Reposted by Shane Kroetsch
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
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#readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror #supportindieauthors #supportindiecreators #booksky
October 24, 2025 at 5:51 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
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
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#CreativeLife #supportindiehorror #lovemelikemydemonsdo #indiehorror #stayspooky #stayweird #Redbubble #stillhere #booksky
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October 24, 2025 at 5:45 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
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#CreativeLife #supportindiehorror #lovemelikemydemonsdo #indiehorror #stayspooky #stayweird #Redbubble #stillhere #booksky
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Read new books. Read old books. Read banned books. Read horror books. Read all the books.
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#readbannedbooks #readhorrorbooks #readspookybooks #readsmuttybooks #readindiehorror #supportindieauthors #supportindiecreators #whattoreadnext #creativelife
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#readbannedbooks #readhorrorbooks #readspookybooks #readsmuttybooks #readindiehorror #supportindieauthors #supportindiecreators #whattoreadnext #creativelife
October 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Read new books. Read old books. Read banned books. Read horror books. Read all the books.
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#readbannedbooks #readhorrorbooks #readspookybooks #readsmuttybooks #readindiehorror #supportindieauthors #supportindiecreators #whattoreadnext #creativelife
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#readbannedbooks #readhorrorbooks #readspookybooks #readsmuttybooks #readindiehorror #supportindieauthors #supportindiecreators #whattoreadnext #creativelife