Queer love story Queer karate kid story Queer author Queer narrator What’s not to love about this NEW release?!? ❤️🏳️‍🌈😊 #audiobooks #lgbt #romance

My favorite love story is now on audio! This isn’t just another book. It’s a deep dive into accepting yourself, no matter what the rest of the world thinks. Please celebrate with me & get the audiobook today! #lgbtbooks #queerya #ownvoices

Singlets and Secrets is now on audio! Celebrate this new release with me, and get your copy today please ❤️🏳️‍🌈😊 @tantoraudio.bsky.social @ #lgbtbooks #readwithpride #lgbtreads

I’m so excited for you to hear this story. It will surprise you! Grab Singlets and Secrets on audio now, and make it a part of your week! Celebrate this new release with me❤️ Available midnight 11/11

It was an honor to share the inspiration behind Darkness Calls. Hope you’ll check out the article, and pick up a copy of my horror fantasy wherever books are sold! gnofhorror.com/joe-chianaka...

At the Will Rogers Medallion Awards banquet. It's becoming one of the premier events for Western writers. But... If there is ever a need to diversify... to get more Black and Native American voices... this will be the place to stand out. My little publishing company would welcome those voices.

Beyond grateful for this amazing weekend. No mercy! Cobra Kai never dies

🎉 Congratulations to Joe Chianakas one of our amazing finalists for the Imadjinn book award! 📚 Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and we couldn't be prouder! 🏆✨ #BookAwardFinalist #ProudMoment #LiteraryAchievement #AuthorLife #Congratulations 🎊

First Chicago talk show interview! First nationally syndicated talk show appearance 😊 Interview is done! I’m officially a guest star on season 11 of The Whitney Reynolds Show! Can’t wait to share more ❤️ Thanks to all who celebrate diverse stories and creators!

Author signing at Peoria Barnes and Noble this Saturday! Hope to see you!

Word for Word concludes another successful season with our annual Graduate Spotlight! Watch as recent grads Bethany Willard (BA), Nikki White and Jessica Matson (MA), and Ashleigh Worley and Kayleigh Michael (MFA) read from and discuss their awesome thesis projects! www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQxa...

Nailed it.

GIVEAWAY! Celebrate my new horror novel and win prizes! How to Enter: 1. Leave a review for Darkness Calls on any online site (see links in comments). 2. That’s it. Winners announced: June 24, July 1, July 7, July 14 #horror #horrorbooks #summerreading #giveaway

GIVEAWAY! Win a horror mystery box by posting reviews for Darkness Calls! No long review needed. Just a sentence or two sharing your honest thoughts ❤️👻 #horror #horrorbooks #summerreading #giveaway #mysterybox

Author Joe Chianakas came to talk about his thrilling new book Darkness Calls! Dive into the suspense—don’t miss our In The Know interview! #NewBook #DarknessCalls #InTheKnow https://www.25newsnow.com/video/2025/03/07/author-joe-chianakas-unveils-darkness-calls-chilling-new-read/ 

🎉 Exciting news, horror fans! 📚 The paperback release of "Darkness Calls" by Joe Chianakas is here! Dive into a gripping tale of suspense and terror. Check it out now: joechianakas.weebly.com/darkness-cal... #DarknessCalls #JoeChianakas #HorrorBooks #BookRelease #MustRead #BookLovers 🖤📖👻

One of our favorite weekends--Pitch Weekend at @snhuniversity.bsky.social! Thank you to all participating agents and best of luck to all Online MFA and MA creative writing students pitching their thesis novels and memoirs!

What do you think of my new brand ambassador? Bailey says Darkness Calls is paw-sitively chilling. 🐶💀 #horrorbooks #horrorauthor #bookrec #HorrorOnBluesky

What if a forgotten childhood secret came back to haunt you? New release alert! Get 20% off DARKNESS CALLS with code PRIDE25 at bookshop.org/lists/fearle... #horror #strangerthings #horrorbooks #queerhorror #authors

I have my own featured category on @bookshop.org ❤️ Use code PRIDE25 for 20% off my latest titles! Each features queer heroes who fight back! Check it out and snag the deal today: bookshop.org/lists/fearle... #QueerBooks #LGBTQReads #TransRightsAreHumanRights #OwnVoices #QueerAuthors

New Release Alert! 🚨 DARKNESS CALLS is finally here—just in time for your summer chills. Monsters, secrets, & a story that won’t let you go. Grab your copy today and dare to fall in love with horror again. 💀 #HorrorBooks #QueerFiction #IndieAuthors #NowReading #LGBTQReads #SpeculativeFiction

Two weeks to go! Preorder the paperback of Darkness Calls today, releases 6.3.25 Monster in the woods, haunted nostalgia, dark fantasy- this one will surprise you! joechianakas.weebly.com/darkness-cal... #horror #horrorbooks #horrorauthor #newrelease

Grateful for YOUR support! Let me share my three worlds: Darkness Calls, new #horror, a monster in the woods story, #darkfantasy Singlets and Secrets- an #lgbt karate kid story! #lgbtbooks Rabbit in Red- a tribute to #stephenking , #horrormovies , and all things #halloween

I am so grateful that my little queer karate kid story keeps kicking its way on top. Get Singlets and Secrets today and join me on this journey! I’m editing book three in the series now :) #lgbt #lgbtbooks #lgbtauthor

It's Independent Press Day, so let me introduce my publisher Roan & Weatherford. Also publishes @demri18.bsky.social, @danagricken.bsky.social, and @joechianakas.bsky.social. And special mention of my editor and taskmaster @gclaymitchell4th.bsky.social. #BookSky💙📚 #indiepressday roanweatherford.com

Time’s almost up! FREE SHIPPING ends TONIGHT at 11:59 PM (Sun 4/27)! Head to bookshop.org — support indie bookstores AND score free shipping! Don’t miss out! Use promo code DARKNESSCALLS for a bonus discount on my new release 👻 You know you need this beautiful hardcover! ❤️

When a favorite creative turns out to be trash, turn the page. I’ll never be JK Rowling. Thank goodness. I’ll fight for those who don’t have my privilege. Thank you for reading SINGLETS AND SECRETS and PRIDE AND PERSISTENCE #lgbt #transrights #lgbtbooks #lgbtauthors

I never wanted to burn a book before, but if I did, it would be Harry Potter. Loved the series. LOVED. Wish JK had some class. Now, she’s just an ass. How does she not see that she’s turned into a villain her own heroes would fight? So ironically sad.

🔥 IT'S HERE! 🔥 A London one-night stand jeopardizes a Texas family legacy in FLY BY NIGHT, out today! 🛩 Unstoppable chemistry 🛩 Generations of Black excellence 🛩 A posh Englishman out of his element 🛩 Page-turning surprises 🎉Available everywhere🎉 Books2Read.com/HawthorneFlyByNight

GIVEAWAY! Win a signed hardcover of Darkness Calls, my new #horror novel! Enter via #goodreads link! #books #writing #authors #goodreadsgiveaway

Hey, I’m partnering with @bookshop-org.bsky.social ❤️ Every book you buy from bookshop.org supports local bookstores! Use code DARKNESSCALLS to get 10% off the hardcover today! #horror #bookstores #indie #local

Honored to meet with the leadership of Morton High School’s Diversity Club! I proudly share the importance of standing up for ALL in the #LGBTQIA community ❤️ #lgbtbooks #lgbtpride #diversity

THIS. REVIEW! Grab Darkness Calls, a new #horror novel, today! #writing #nostalgia #author #fantasy

Today’s newspaper! A sign of things to come for Darkness Calls? New horror available now! #bookworm #bookrec #horrorbooks

Awesome TV interview for my new book release, Darkness Calls! Thanks for supporting! Get this new monster in the woods story today :) #horror #writing #bookrelease

Happy belated book birthday to MFA instructor @joechianakas.bsky.social on the release of his latest novel, Darkness Calls! bookshop.org/p/books/dark...

Thank you for the guest blog article, @jenniferlgadd.bsky.social We go way back, and we’ve had several author adventures together. Grateful for you! jenniferlgadd.wordpress.com/2025/03/05/g... #booknews #author #horrorstory

My book baby is one day old! Support my book baby please 😊 DARKNESS CALLS- a monster in the woods story for #horror fans! #books #booklove #writingcommunity

Darkness Calls releases TODAY! Please get a copy! #horror #fantasy #author #writingcommunity

I love @bookshop-org.bsky.social ❤️ DARKNESS CALLS hardcover is 10% off for the new release! #bookshop #indie #horror

Darkness Calls releases tomorrow! #books #writingcommunity #horror

Tuesday!!! New #horror!

It’s my birthday! My wish is that you support Darkness Calls, my new release that comes out Tuesday. Please order today! For fans of horror & dark fantasy, this is a monster in the woods story that will scare & surprise you! joechianakas.weebly.com/darkness-cal... #horror #author #books

In this episode of my new POP AND PROSE podcast, I was joined by writer @joechianakas.bsky.social. We talked about his new horror novel DARKNESS CALLS and about several other things. If you're a reader or writer, I hope you'll join us. 📚💙😀 #books #booksky #writingcommunity #writers #readers

This path leads to the Darkness. Original art by Zara Ann- inspired by DARKNESS CALLS, a horror novel releases March 4! Please preorder from your favorite bookseller #horror #horrorart #horrorauthor

Monsters in the woods, cemeteries, and horror stories- what a fun interview! Thanks, The Greg and Dan Show! Give it a listen, friends ❤️ omny.fm/shows/greg-d... #horror #authors #horrorstory

Paging the decent majority

When I talked with Caleb at Illinois Eagle about my new book, it felt more like therapy than an interview, in the best way. Take a deep dive into some of the motivations and themes behind Darkness Calls, releasing March 4! #horror #author #newrelease @illinois-eagle.bsky.social

Joe Chianakas’ “Darkness Calls” is a young adult supernatural horror novel.

I spent my Friday afternoon with a junior high pride club! My goal is to celebrate every letter in my #LGBTQIA+ community— in my writing and my teaching Bloomington Junior High- you know the best place for books! Get mine at @bobzbay.bsky.social p #lgbtbooks #pridematters