For the May 2026 edition of Frank’s Indie Insider we’re chatting with author Konn Lavery about his indie publishing journey! Click the link below to head over to Frank’s Substack and read all about it! frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

New on Frank's Substack, reading suggestions from May 2026 Frank's Haunted Book Society featured author Alex Soop! open.substack.com/pub/franksha... #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

Please join me in welcoming Blackfoot author Alex Soop and his Indigenous horror anthology, Whistle at Night and They Will Come as the Frank’s Haunted Book Society featured read for May 2026! frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

It’s time for a new Frank’s Indie Insider, and this time we’re grateful to have author Julie Hines sharing a little bit about her craft. Check it out! open.substack.com/pub/franksha... . . . #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

I’ve had a lightly-subscribed-to newsletter for years, but I’ve finally made the move to Substack! Don’t worry, my latest post is free. Other stuff, like old man feet pics won’t be, but that’s a conversation for another time. shanekroetsch.substack.com

For Clint, surviving the infection meant losing everything.   Escaping the Storm now available! Find relevant links in my bio or go to ShaneKroetsch.com for more! . . . #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

Please join me in welcoming The Seventh Terrace and the new Purgatorio anthology Noonday Demon as the March 2026 featured read for Frank’s Haunted Book Society! Follow Frank on Substack for updates and to join the subscriber-only chats - frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com

Into the Storm by Shane Kroetsch Find relevant links in my bio or go to ShaneKroetsch.com for more! #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

Join me for my chat with the Frank’s Haunted Book Society February 2026 featured author Konn Lavery! We talk about his creative life and his dark fantasy novel Crystal Moth Conspiracy! youtu.be/GpAUhV5HIw4 #supportindieauthors #supportindiecreators #horrorfiction #darkfiction #horrorreads

Today is the day! Welcome to a slightly dystopian but slightly familiar version of Alberta! Escaping the Storm is now available on Amazon (paperback and ebook) and Kobo - shanekroetsch.com/index.php/bo...

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...

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.

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

Happy New Year! I’ve been waiting for just this moment to post my latest flash fiction…

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).

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.

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?...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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

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

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. . . . #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror #supportindieauthors #supportindiecreators #booksky

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... . . . #CreativeLife #supportindiehorror #lovemelikemydemonsdo #indiehorror #stayspooky #stayweird #Redbubble #stillhere #booksky

Read new books. Read old books. Read banned books. Read horror books. Read all the books. www.redbubble.com/people/poppu... . . . #readbannedbooks #readhorrorbooks #readspookybooks #readsmuttybooks #readindiehorror #supportindieauthors #supportindiecreators #whattoreadnext #creativelife

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! www.redbubble.com/people/poppu... . . . #CreativeLife #SupportIndieCreators #introvertlife #introverting

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

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...   . . .   #CreativeLife #SupportIndieCreators #stayweird #stayspooky

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

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

Ten new designs for the readers and writers out there have just been uploaded to the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store. It’s the Literary Collection! Yes, it’s about time! Have a look here - www.redbubble.com/people/poppu...   . . .   #CreativeLife #SupportIndieCreators

NEW ITEMS now available in the I’M not OKAY and Love First collections. A portion of all proceeds from items sold in these collections will be donated to support mental health initiatives. www.redbubble.com/people/poppu...

Two months in a row of getting my newsletter out on time. Maybe I’m on a roll? If once per month emails with exclusive content are your thing, you can subscribe at ShaneKroetsch.com.

When I say creative life, I mean it.

Do you love reading indie horror? What about live author readings and chats? Well then, Frank the Book Bike has some exciting news for you. Frank's Haunted Book Society launches in October. Go to pencilonpaper.ca for details, follow here for updates. #frankshauntedbooksociety #supportindiehorror

Pencil on Paper originally started as a self-publishing imprint, but it was always meant to be more. Through good and bad, the pivots haven’t stopped, and now a new era is about to begin. That means books, haunted book bikes, and a whole lot more. Buckle up. #supportindiecreators #creativelife

Bouchercon World Mystery Convention is coming to Calgary in 2026. The submission deadline for next year’s anthology is October 1, 2025, so I wanted to share in case anyone might be interested.   bouchercon2026.com/anthology/

It’s been two years since the storm forever changed the world, but the sickness was only the beginning. . #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror #supportindieauthors

No electricity. No communication. No way to escape the storm raging on the horizon. . #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror #supportindieauthors