I’m late, but that’s okay! Time is a construct! My next newsletter is coming out tomorrow! Are you a subscriber? If not, get on it! I’ve got news AND I’m giving away a prize! WHAAAAAAAT? Yep! I said it. Sign up today! www.denniskcrosby.com/sign-up-for-...

Before our Dread Coast anthology event last week, a few of us chatted on the Running Wild podcast. You can check out a the-the-scenes (literally) interview here: www.youtube.com/live/Bwjnsln... @denniskcrosby.bsky.social @peterclines.bsky.social #DreadCoast #horror #writers #writersommunity

It’s been 2 weeks since this awesome anthology has been out! Thank you to everyone who’s grabbed a copy so far. You can get your horror fix & help a worthy charity when you order DREAD COAST, edited by me & @denniskcrosby.bsky.social scifiwri.com/2025/08/22/d... #DreadCoast #horror #newbook

For the next 4 days, I’m trying 1hr writing sprints throughout the day. Just finished the first which ended at 1,247 words. Taking a lil break before I hit it again. I’ll keep you posted on how this lands. Cheers, y’all! #writerslife #novelwriting #kassidysimmonsseries

Dread Coast: SoCal Horror Tales, edited by me and @kcgrifant.bsky.social, is #2 in American Horror. Grab your copy today. Proceeds will be donated to CCF’s Wildfire Recovery Fund. Thank you all for supporting this project, the writers, and the individuals and families impacted by the disaster. 🙏🏾

✨✨RELEASE DAY✨✨ DREAD COAST: SoCal Horror Tales is here! The anthology is available in ebook and you can now purchase the paperback from your preferred bookseller. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO LA WILDFIRE RELIEF EFFORTS! Thank you all! #releaseday #charityanthology

As I told a friend earlier, I teally enjoyed Superman. It is a pure comic book movie. It has some depth, humor, tension, and good action. Krypto, of course, was awesome! Well done, Mr. Gunn! #Superman

“Under the light of the blood moon, Death must battle dark forces to escape her prison and save the world.” Tomorrow, newsletter subscribers will learn the title of my 4th Kassidy Simmons novel AND get an excerpt from the opening chapter. Sign up today! www.denniskcrosby.com/sign-up-for-...

Book 4 in the Kassidy Simmons series is coming. Curious about the title? Want to check out an excerpt? Sign up for my newsletter today. It’s dropping this Wednesday. Cheers, y’all! www.denniskcrosby.com/sign-up-for-... #kassidysimmonsseries #authornewsletter

✨✨COMING UP✨✨ Next week I begin the long trek toward completing book 4 of my Kassidy Simmons series. Want a sneak peek? Want to know the title? It’ll be in my second newsletter dropping next week! Sign up for that info and MUCH more! www.denniskcrosby.com/sign-up-for-... #authornewsletter

Channeling the rage and slaying monsters in 5000 words or less. Coping by creating. #writingtosurvive

A great moment for part of team @starsandsabers.bsky.social at @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social! Me, @myaduong.bsky.social, @denniskcrosby.bsky.social, and @kcgrifant.bsky.social!

Let’s go!!!!

Hate has no place here. I stand with you this day…and EVERY day! ❤️👊🏾 #idahobit #ally #noplaceforhate

Received my contributor copy of the Castle of Horror Anthology—RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES! My story: GHOST FLIGHT A man’s grief sets in motion the mystery of missing Malaysian Flight 370. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0DZ... #castleofhorroranthology #horroranthology

Author Spotlight: Dennis K. Crosby. Dennis has published three novels and eleven short stories. You can find all his books and stories here: denniskcrosby.com @denniskcrosby.bsky.social #horror #horrorwriters #urbanfantasy #author #authorspotlight #supernaturalwriter #suspensewriter #hwasd #hwa

✨✨RELEASE DAY✨✨ Vol. 12 of the Castle of Horror Anthology series is here! Grab your copy of Ripped From The Headlines, a collection of 10 stories that re-tell major stories from around the world through a horror lens. My story “Ghost Flight” is among them. www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZZ923Y...

✨✨AUTHOR ANNOUNCEMENT✨✨ Excited to share this stellar author lineup for DREAD COAST: SoCal Horror Tales, a charity #anthology edited by Dennis K. Crosby and KC Grifant, featuring a wide range of stories for #horror lovers. Preorder links coming soon! #horroranthology #horrorwriters

✨✨COMING MAY 6TH✨✨ Castle of Horror Anthology RETURNS! In “Ghost Flight” by Dennis K. Crosby, a man’s grief and a deal with a being capable of changing the very fabric of reality sets in motion the mystery of Malaysian Flight 370. Preorder now! www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZZ923Y... #horroranthology

✨✨SIGN UP TO WIN✨✨ I’ll be selecting a winner at random from my subscriber list to win the KASSIDY SIMMONS COLLECTION. Sign up for my newsletter by APRIL 30! If you were a previous subscriber (prior to March 2025) you’ll need to sign up again! Cheers, y’all! www.denniskcrosby.com/sign-up-for-...

Kassidy got a visit from a brilliant scientist, wonderful writer, & good friend @ the airport. If you’re traveling in or out of San Diego, grab a copy. If you see Ron say hi. He’ll be a great ally when the apocalypse comes. 😉 Appreciate you, brother! #kassidysimmonsseries #writerssupportingwriters

In life, be the person an author adds to his fictional novel for GOOD reasons, and NOT for the reasons I’m adding someone now. #writerslife #urbanfantasyauthor #horrorwriter

Shout out to all librarians for your work as caretakers and ambassadors of art and knowledge. You are appreciated! ❤️🙏🏾

Excited to be a part of this collection! Help bring this magical anthology to life! Crowdfunding is live for Of Enchantment, Enigma, and the Infinite.

Totally cut the line for autographs from @christinahenry.bsky.social and @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social My bad. 😬 Great seeing you both again. Loved your panel with @veronicaroth.bsky.social ! Appreciate the inspiration you all provide to authors everywhere. Cheers! #chicagoauthors #c2e22025

✨✨COVER REVEAL✨✨ So excited to see this cover! Congratulations Dracula Beyond Stoker! Honored to have my story THE HUNTSMEN included in this collection—all featuring Jonathan Harker! It’s a dream come true to write in this world. Thank you so much! 🙏🏾 #dracula #draculabeyondstoker #jonathanharker

✨✨THIS WEEKEND✨✨ Look forward to joining fellow creatives for the San Diego Writers Festival at the Coronado Public Library! Join the fun as we celebrate the arts and the people that create them—past, present, and future. This is a free full day event. See you there! #sandiegowritersfestival

A heartfelt thank you to Jonathan Maberry, KC Grifant, Elle Jauffret, and Dr. Janina Scarlet for the invites to join their panels this past weekend at WonderCon. Great conversations about fun & important topics and considerations in writing. Humbled to have been a part of it! Cheers! #wondercon

Godspeed to L.J. Smith., author of The Vampire Diaries and other fantastic YA titles. Thank you for the worlds you created and shared with the world. 🙏🏾 #ljsmith #vampirediaries

✨✨2 MORE DAYS✨✨ Really excited to attend WonderCon this weekend! Should be a great time! Honored to be joining some amazing creatives on these fun and informative panels. On Sunday I’ll be joining some folks in the autograph area. Stop by and see us there, too! Cheers, y’all! #wondercon2025

✨✨SIGN UP TODAY✨✨ Getting ready to re-launch my newsletter. To keep up with my writing journey and become eligible for giveaways, get first looks, and other exclusive content, go to my website or the link below to sign up. www.denniskcrosby.com/sign-up-for-...

3 things are certain. I am plotting and planning stories. I am plotting and planning life. And there’s Bailey’s in this coffee. 😀☕️ Enjoy the day! Cheers, y’all! #wrìterslife

✨✨2 MORE WEEKS✨✨ There has never been a more important time than now to share and celebrate your art! Come to the San Diego Writers Festival. Learn, network, and grow. Hope to see you there! For a schedule of events check out: sandiegowritersfestival.com/2025-festiva... #sandiegowritersfestival

Boom! Cannot wait to share these stories with you all. Thank you @starsandsabers.bsky.social and editors @jendiagammon.bsky.social & @garethlpowell.bsky.social

WonderCon schedules are up! I’ve got 4 panels this year. Hope to see you pop in on a few. 😀👊🏾 Are you going this year? Give a shout below. Got a panel schedule to share? Drop it in the comments. Cheers, y’all!

I had the honor of being the Keynote Speaker for the CCA Writer’s Conference, and this year’s recipient of the Jonathan Maberry Inspiring Teens Award. Thank you to the students of Canyon Crest Academy’s Creative Writing Club. Your passion inspires me! ❤️🙏🏾 #keepwriting #ccawritersconference

The San Diego Writers Festival is just around the corner. Join in on the fun at the free event! sandiegowritersfestival.com/awards/

Honored to be participating in this year’s San Diego Writers Festival as both a panelist and speaker. This is a FREE event, so I hope to see you there. Click the link for details. sandiegowritersfestival.com #writingcommunity #writersfestival #freewritingworkshop

💫💫 Cover reveal! 💫💫💫 Dread Coast: SoCal Horror Tales co-edited by me and @denniskcrosby.bsky.social will be out this summer from No Bad Books press, with a portion of the proceeds supporting LA wildfire efforts. More announcements next month! 👀

Thrilled to share mt latest interview with you all Thank you SDVoyager for the follow up. Special thanks to friend and fellow writer Henry L Herz for putting my name in their ear. sdvoyager.com/interview/co...

Today’s the day! The debut publication from Stars and Sabers Publishing is here! Congratulations to Jendia Gammon and Gareth Powell on this major achievement! Shout out to my fellow contributors for sharing your talents and imaginations with the world. Cheers, y’all!

I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. #writerslife

So excited for this! Truly honored to be among this incredible group of superstars! 🙏🏾

I salute those who came before me and thank you, sincerely, for your contributions to humanity. Thank you for your influences on business, science, and the arts. Thank you for the inspiration to do better, be better, and to find joy and light in the darkness. I appreciate you all! #BlackHistoryMonth

✨✨TWO MORE WEEKS✨✨ The Southern California Writer’s Conference is right around the corner. Excited to return to see old friends, and make some new ones. I’ve got 3 fun workshops on the schedule, and have the honor of interviewing the Friday Night Guest Speaker, Elle Jauffret! #writingcommunity

DONE! 2,855 words tonight to wrap up this fun little Chicago based short horror story. I’ll let it marinate for a a day or two, go back and edit, then put a bow on it for submission. In the meantime, I’ll have a wee nip to celebrate its completion. Cheers, y’all! #shorthorrorstory #writerslife

Both the sand in my hourglass and #whiskey in my glass concluded at 1198 words. The start of a new short horror story that begins on the north side of #Chicago. I’ve got 3800 words left to fill this #creepy tale. This is gonna be fun!!! Cheers, y’all! #shortstories #horrorwriter #unclenearest

Last week I signed a contract for my 13th short story publication (details to come). Today, I completed and submitted my 2nd short story of the month. Tomorrow, I’ll start another. Cheers to words, football, and much needed Southern California rain. ❤️👊🏾 #keepwriting #rainrelief #writerstearswhiskey