Start reading Women in Horror with anthologies! Proud to share a TOC with some amazing women. These editors, @suzie-sam2.bsky.social @lydiaprime.bsky.social @jillgirardi.bsky.social promote women writers every day. #wihm #horrorwriters #horroranthology #womenwriters #femalerage #femaleempowerment

#WiHM Found poem is for @valwillwrite.bsky.social. Hope to see more books from her in future! #booksky

I'm thrilled to announce that my story, "The Waiting Room," is performed on this week's @thenosleeppodcast.bsky.social! This is a bucket list market for me, and the first podcast of my work. #horrorstories #ghosts #ghoststory #womeninhorror #wihm #podcasts www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/s24...

The latest Goodreads review of my debut collection! Thanks to @paulacreates.bsky.social for the kind words. #shortstories #womeninhorror

Book haul from AuthorConVI last weekend. Top row are all written by women, many of whom I spent quality time with at the Women Writers Symposium preceding the con. #womeninhorror

AuthorCon VI anyone? It's a great weekend for a great charity (Scares That Care).

Portrait of the birthday boy! Sunny is 10 years old today. He’s a blizzard baby - born during the 2016 storm. #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

I will be in Powhatan on Jan. 24, selling and signing my short story collection, Penfold’s Menu of Magic and Malice, along with my novel, The Vanishing Twin. I’ll also have some of my more recent anthologies for sale. Stop by and say hi! powhatancounty.librarycalendar.com/event/writer...

A lovely review of my recent collection!

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...

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 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

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

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...

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

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/

Poolside reading! @markrainey.bsky.social #hauntedhouse #cosmichorror

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

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 🖋️

#amwritingscifi #amwriting #sciencefiction #WritingCommunity #SciFi inventingrealityediting.com/2...

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...

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-...

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.”

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

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

My schedule for StokerCon: Reading on Friday, June 13, at 11:00 am in Glen 1. Signing at the Mass Author Signing, Friday, June 13 from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. in the Garden Pavilion. Pitching my vengeful ghost novel at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 14. Otherwise, I'll be at readings, panels, or the bar!

Scored a table for next year's AuthorCon! Looking forward to seeing my writing peeps again. #horrorwriters #scaresthatcare #fightrealmonsters

@jillgirardi.bsky.social, @lydiaprime.bsky.social, and @kandisha.bsky.social are amazing! I'm happy I was a small part of this awesome project! Details and full list of authors in the link. kandishapress.com/2025/05/01/s...

White South Africans are flown to America w/their luggage, family and provided lodging and food. Black/Brown families that survived the treacherous journey to America are separated from their loved ones and deported after required ICE check in’s. It’s all about the color of their skin. #ProudBlue

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

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

Gotta love NextDoor. Someone is advertising a patio set, all "rod" iron.

I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.

Join me, along with authors Tom Deady, Terry Emery, Ken Godfrey, and Larry Hinkle, this Sunday, 4/20, in Columbia, PA, for a book signing from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. I'll have copies of my debut novel, The Vanishing Twin, available for purchase. Hope to see you there. www.vortexbooksandcomics.com/events

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.

Excited to announce that my story, "The Lookout," is in the latest Space & Time magazine, out today! This is a bucket list market for me. The first draft of this story was read aloud by the great Peter Straub at Bootcamp in 2018. So happy to see it out in the world www.amazon.com/dp/B0F47ZK29...

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.