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
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
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!
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
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 🖋️
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
Got a wonderful temp tattoo of a weevil at StokerCon. It lasted Thursday - Sunday. Thanks @ledaniels.bsky.social and @geneveflynn.bsky.social! So many bugs and so much fun.
June 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Got a wonderful temp tattoo of a weevil at StokerCon. It lasted Thursday - Sunday. Thanks @ledaniels.bsky.social and @geneveflynn.bsky.social! So many bugs and so much fun.
As a break from the crumbling of society, enjoy a picture of Sunny and his emotional support ball. #dogsofbluesky #goldenretriever #goodboy
June 3, 2025 at 1:28 AM
As a break from the crumbling of society, enjoy a picture of Sunny and his emotional support ball. #dogsofbluesky #goldenretriever #goodboy
Scored a table for next year's AuthorCon! Looking forward to seeing my writing peeps again. #horrorwriters #scaresthatcare #fightrealmonsters
May 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Scored a table for next year's AuthorCon! Looking forward to seeing my writing peeps again. #horrorwriters #scaresthatcare #fightrealmonsters
Wore my new shirt today. Got positive comments and many smiles and nods. Love the shirt, hate how true it is. #resist #dueprocess #fightauthoritarianism
May 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Wore my new shirt today. Got positive comments and many smiles and nods. Love the shirt, hate how true it is. #resist #dueprocess #fightauthoritarianism
My debut novel has been out a few months now. If you enjoy dysfunctional families, sibling rivalry, Haitian Vodou, and a heroic dog, give it a try! #horrorfiction #vodou #thedoglives
May 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
My debut novel has been out a few months now. If you enjoy dysfunctional families, sibling rivalry, Haitian Vodou, and a heroic dog, give it a try! #horrorfiction #vodou #thedoglives
Thank you, Canada, for electing a sane person. Those of us who didn't vote for the sociopath need all the help we can get! #resist #nodictatorship #nomandates #dueprocess
April 30, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Thank you, Canada, for electing a sane person. Those of us who didn't vote for the sociopath need all the help we can get! #resist #nodictatorship #nomandates #dueprocess
I adore the illustration for my story in Space and Time magazine! It captures perfectly the special skill of the protagonist. Thank you, Tom Nackid! #artist #postapocalypticstories #spaceandtimemagazine.
April 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I adore the illustration for my story in Space and Time magazine! It captures perfectly the special skill of the protagonist. Thank you, Tom Nackid! #artist #postapocalypticstories #spaceandtimemagazine.
Central VA peeps! Join me on Saturday afternoon at Turn the Page Bookshop In Williamsburg, VA. Pick up a signed book or just chat about books, horror writing, whatever. Hope to see you there.
April 8, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Central VA peeps! Join me on Saturday afternoon at Turn the Page Bookshop In Williamsburg, VA. Pick up a signed book or just chat about books, horror writing, whatever. Hope to see you there.
On Saturday, March 22 at 10:00 am I will be moderating "Creepy Homes and Creaky Mysteries." The panel features three outstanding authors: @mkauthor.bsky.social (The Bottled Secret of Rosewood), @sarahpinsker.bsky.social (Haunt Sweet Home), and @laurenthomanwrites.com (You Shouldn’t Be Here).
March 11, 2025 at 2:34 AM
On Saturday, March 22 at 10:00 am I will be moderating "Creepy Homes and Creaky Mysteries." The panel features three outstanding authors: @mkauthor.bsky.social (The Bottled Secret of Rosewood), @sarahpinsker.bsky.social (Haunt Sweet Home), and @laurenthomanwrites.com (You Shouldn’t Be Here).
Congratulations to all the 2024 finalists! #horrorwriters #hwa
February 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Congratulations to all the 2024 finalists! #horrorwriters #hwa
Reached the number of the beast in FB followers. Yay, me!
February 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Reached the number of the beast in FB followers. Yay, me!
Snow in central VA. I’ve got hot chocolate, my laptop, and I’m ready to draft a short story. Wish me luck!
February 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Snow in central VA. I’ve got hot chocolate, my laptop, and I’m ready to draft a short story. Wish me luck!
Look at this beautiful pen! A gift from my talented cousin, Steven Bowers. Keyboards are fine, but using a pen shortens the space between the heart and the page.
February 3, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Look at this beautiful pen! A gift from my talented cousin, Steven Bowers. Keyboards are fine, but using a pen shortens the space between the heart and the page.
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One per day for 20 days. No explanations, just covers.
Day 20/20
#Booksky💙📚 #Bookchallenge #20daybookchallenge
Day 20/20
#Booksky💙📚 #Bookchallenge #20daybookchallenge
January 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One per day for 20 days. No explanations, just covers.
Day 20/20
#Booksky💙📚 #Bookchallenge #20daybookchallenge
Day 20/20
#Booksky💙📚 #Bookchallenge #20daybookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One per day for 20 days. No explanations, just covers.
#booksky #bookchallenge #20daybookchallenge.
#booksky #bookchallenge #20daybookchallenge.
January 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One per day for 20 days. No explanations, just covers.
#booksky #bookchallenge #20daybookchallenge.
#booksky #bookchallenge #20daybookchallenge.