Valerie B. Williams
@valwillwrite.bsky.social
Writer of Dark Fiction and Twisty Tales. Debut novel released October 2024. First collection of dark fiction to be released October 17, 2025. Owned by a Golden Retriever. Tea drinker. Politically left of center. https://linktr.ee/valeriebwilliams
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Join me on Saturday at the Local Author Book Fair in Chesterfield County. I'll have copies of my collection, Penfold's Menu of Magic and Malice, along with my novel, "The Vanishing Twin," and a few recent anthologies, including "Pretend You Don't See Her." chesterfield.libnet.info/event/143736...
Local Author Book Fair
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November 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Join me on Saturday at the Local Author Book Fair in Chesterfield County. I'll have copies of my collection, Penfold's Menu of Magic and Malice, along with my novel, "The Vanishing Twin," and a few recent anthologies, including "Pretend You Don't See Her." chesterfield.libnet.info/event/143736...
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Congrats to @spanbergerforva.bsky.social - a woman I admire as a solid center left Dem who nevertheless doesn’t throw minorities under the bus to defend her principles.
November 5, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Congrats to @spanbergerforva.bsky.social - a woman I admire as a solid center left Dem who nevertheless doesn’t throw minorities under the bus to defend her principles.
It's finally here...Release Day! Today I (along with Mr. Penfold) offer a full menu of dark tales to the world. This collection of sixteen stories is available in e-book (including KU) and paperback. 'Tis the season!
#horrorstories #horrorreaders
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#horrorstories #horrorreaders
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Penfold's Menu of Magic and Malice : A Collection of Dark Tales
Amazon.com: Penfold's Menu of Magic and Malice : A Collection of Dark Tales eBook : Williams , Valerie B. : Kindle Store
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October 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
It's finally here...Release Day! Today I (along with Mr. Penfold) offer a full menu of dark tales to the world. This collection of sixteen stories is available in e-book (including KU) and paperback. 'Tis the season!
#horrorstories #horrorreaders
www.amazon.com/Penfolds-Men...
#horrorstories #horrorreaders
www.amazon.com/Penfolds-Men...
Next weekend! Half a dozen horror authors walk into a bookstore. Will hijinks ensue? Join us in Williamsburg, VA, to find out. @bryngroverauthor.bsky.social @pamelakkinney.bsky.social @redlagoe.bsky.social @sidneyw.bsky.social @ryantjenkins.bsky.social #spookyseason #halloweenpeople #scarystories
October 11, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Next weekend! Half a dozen horror authors walk into a bookstore. Will hijinks ensue? Join us in Williamsburg, VA, to find out. @bryngroverauthor.bsky.social @pamelakkinney.bsky.social @redlagoe.bsky.social @sidneyw.bsky.social @ryantjenkins.bsky.social #spookyseason #halloweenpeople #scarystories
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PRETEND YOU DON’T SEE HER: The Invisible Woman (Available NOW on Amazon!)
TODAY’S FEATURED AUTHOR:
VALERIE B. WILLIAMS
@valwillwrite.bsky.social
“Home To Roost”
ORDER HERE: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRGH4FF3/
#darkfiction #availablenow #spookyseason #readers
TODAY’S FEATURED AUTHOR:
VALERIE B. WILLIAMS
@valwillwrite.bsky.social
“Home To Roost”
ORDER HERE: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRGH4FF3/
#darkfiction #availablenow #spookyseason #readers
October 10, 2025 at 12:23 AM
PRETEND YOU DON’T SEE HER: The Invisible Woman (Available NOW on Amazon!)
TODAY’S FEATURED AUTHOR:
VALERIE B. WILLIAMS
@valwillwrite.bsky.social
“Home To Roost”
ORDER HERE: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRGH4FF3/
#darkfiction #availablenow #spookyseason #readers
TODAY’S FEATURED AUTHOR:
VALERIE B. WILLIAMS
@valwillwrite.bsky.social
“Home To Roost”
ORDER HERE: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRGH4FF3/
#darkfiction #availablenow #spookyseason #readers
Small house, small yard, small Halloween display. But we’re representing!
October 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Small house, small yard, small Halloween display. But we’re representing!
First pre-release review of my forthcoming story collection, Penfold's Menu of Magic and Malice! www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
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October 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
First pre-release review of my forthcoming story collection, Penfold's Menu of Magic and Malice! www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
VA Newsletter, in a blatant violation of the Hatch Act.
October 3, 2025 at 1:54 AM
VA Newsletter, in a blatant violation of the Hatch Act.
This Saturday in beautiful central Virginia! Over 60 authors (including me) selling and signing their books in a variety of genres. The weather will be great so come out and support indie writers and publishers. #bookfestival #indieauthors #read
October 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
This Saturday in beautiful central Virginia! Over 60 authors (including me) selling and signing their books in a variety of genres. The weather will be great so come out and support indie writers and publishers. #bookfestival #indieauthors #read
My story, "Home to Roost," appears in this lovely anthology which released today. All stories are written by women and fit the title, Pretend You Don't See Her: The Invisible Woman. #horrorstories #horroranthologies #femalerage #revengestories www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRGH4FF3/
Pretend You Don't See Her: The Invisible Woman: Kandisha Press 2025 Women of Horror Anthology (Kandisha Press Women of Horror)
Pretend You Don't See Her: The Invisible Woman: Kandisha Press 2025 Women of Horror Anthology (Kandisha Press Women of Horror) [Prime, Erin Lydia, Girardi, Jill, Nola, Candace, Jagge, Ruthann, Cellura, Allison, Darling, Sally, Taylor, Sonora, Hafdahl, Meg, Roslin, Eva, Wilson, Trish] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Pretend You Don't See Her: The Invisible Woman: Kandisha Press 2025 Women of Horror Anthology (Kandisha Press Women of Horror)
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September 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
My story, "Home to Roost," appears in this lovely anthology which released today. All stories are written by women and fit the title, Pretend You Don't See Her: The Invisible Woman. #horrorstories #horroranthologies #femalerage #revengestories www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRGH4FF3/
September 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
My first collection of dark fiction will be released on October 17. Cover design by the amazing @ruthannaevans.bsky.social
Penfold is a character in one of the stories, and acts as maitre'd for the collection. The ebook is available for pre-order now. Link in the comments. #shorthorrorstories
Penfold is a character in one of the stories, and acts as maitre'd for the collection. The ebook is available for pre-order now. Link in the comments. #shorthorrorstories
September 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
My first collection of dark fiction will be released on October 17. Cover design by the amazing @ruthannaevans.bsky.social
Penfold is a character in one of the stories, and acts as maitre'd for the collection. The ebook is available for pre-order now. Link in the comments. #shorthorrorstories
Penfold is a character in one of the stories, and acts as maitre'd for the collection. The ebook is available for pre-order now. Link in the comments. #shorthorrorstories
Walking this guy at the beach today. Sunny is a boy, but with long-coated dogs, it’s hard to tell. Passed a couple and the guy said, “Hey old girl.” I nodded, smiled, went a couple more steps before thinking, “I hope he was talking to the dog!”
September 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Walking this guy at the beach today. Sunny is a boy, but with long-coated dogs, it’s hard to tell. Passed a couple and the guy said, “Hey old girl.” I nodded, smiled, went a couple more steps before thinking, “I hope he was talking to the dog!”
Cover Reveal! The next in the Kandisha Press Women in Horror Anthology Series. Includes my story, "Home to Roost." Releases September 30, 2025. Edited by @lydiaprime.bsky.social and @jillgirardi.bsky.social Check out that amazing TOC 🖋️
August 16, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Cover Reveal! The next in the Kandisha Press Women in Horror Anthology Series. Includes my story, "Home to Roost." Releases September 30, 2025. Edited by @lydiaprime.bsky.social and @jillgirardi.bsky.social Check out that amazing TOC 🖋️
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Follow Heinlein’s Rules to publishing your book
Getting published requires a lot of hard work and self-discipline. A long road runs between having an idea for a story and actually seeing it on a bookstore shelf or within a magazine’s covers.Scie…
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August 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Yesterday I had the privilege of being a visiting author for at a writing camp for high school students. These young people were fabulous--bright, inquisitive, engaged, and really terrific writers. The whole experience warmed my cold, black heart. Thanks to @writerhouse.bsky.social for having me!
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July 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Yesterday I had the privilege of being a visiting author for at a writing camp for high school students. These young people were fabulous--bright, inquisitive, engaged, and really terrific writers. The whole experience warmed my cold, black heart. Thanks to @writerhouse.bsky.social for having me!
"A fantastic, slow burn horror story with a lot of heart about two sisters who are forced to face some family secrets that will change everything for them.
Williams writes with confidence and a firm grasp on what the story is and how it unfolds. Recommend."
www.amazon.com/Vanishing-Tw...
Williams writes with confidence and a firm grasp on what the story is and how it unfolds. Recommend."
www.amazon.com/Vanishing-Tw...
The Vanishing Twin
Amazon.com: The Vanishing Twin: 9781637890974: Williams, Valerie B.: Books
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July 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
"A fantastic, slow burn horror story with a lot of heart about two sisters who are forced to face some family secrets that will change everything for them.
Williams writes with confidence and a firm grasp on what the story is and how it unfolds. Recommend."
www.amazon.com/Vanishing-Tw...
Williams writes with confidence and a firm grasp on what the story is and how it unfolds. Recommend."
www.amazon.com/Vanishing-Tw...
I feel seen!
July 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I feel seen!
Just released! Nightmerica contains hard-hitting and poignant stories of today's societal woes, including my story, "Company Policy," co-written with @thatscarylarry.bsky.social Get your copy today! #horrorstories #anthologies #dystopia www.amazon.com/Nightmerica-...
Nightmerica: Corruptions of the American Dream
Nightmerica: Corruptions of the American Dream - Kindle edition by Worthington, Amanda. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Nightmerica: Corruptions of the American Dream.
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July 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Just released! Nightmerica contains hard-hitting and poignant stories of today's societal woes, including my story, "Company Policy," co-written with @thatscarylarry.bsky.social Get your copy today! #horrorstories #anthologies #dystopia www.amazon.com/Nightmerica-...
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Growlery [GRAU-luh-ree]
(n.)
- A place to which to retreat, alone, when ill-humoured; a quiet sanctuary from the world.
Use:
“After an interminable day at work, I retreat to the growlery, where I can unleash my inner curmudgeon and grumble to myself about all the people who insist upon vexing me.”
(n.)
- A place to which to retreat, alone, when ill-humoured; a quiet sanctuary from the world.
Use:
“After an interminable day at work, I retreat to the growlery, where I can unleash my inner curmudgeon and grumble to myself about all the people who insist upon vexing me.”
June 29, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Growlery [GRAU-luh-ree]
(n.)
- A place to which to retreat, alone, when ill-humoured; a quiet sanctuary from the world.
Use:
“After an interminable day at work, I retreat to the growlery, where I can unleash my inner curmudgeon and grumble to myself about all the people who insist upon vexing me.”
(n.)
- A place to which to retreat, alone, when ill-humoured; a quiet sanctuary from the world.
Use:
“After an interminable day at work, I retreat to the growlery, where I can unleash my inner curmudgeon and grumble to myself about all the people who insist upon vexing me.”
Peas and pods. Found these beauties at the farmers market last weekend. Kind of late in the season (too hot) for them, so I'll really enjoy them with dinner tonight! #farmersmarket #freshproduce #eatyourveggies
June 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Peas and pods. Found these beauties at the farmers market last weekend. Kind of late in the season (too hot) for them, so I'll really enjoy them with dinner tonight! #farmersmarket #freshproduce #eatyourveggies
Picked up Sunny from the kennel on Monday. You’re not home from a con till you retrieve the dog! Here he is helping me write—who needs foot space under the desk? #writinglife #dogsofbluesky
June 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Picked up Sunny from the kennel on Monday. You’re not home from a con till you retrieve the dog! Here he is helping me write—who needs foot space under the desk? #writinglife #dogsofbluesky