Thank you for another lovely week, Mary! Today, I'm not going to promote myself. Instead, I wish to promote this hashtag's founder, @chaoticauthor.online, who needs all our love these days. Do check out his works 💝 #HorrorWritersChat bsky.app/profile/chao...

👀 one of my favourites (from a WIP) is the vampire that skins people in order to “collect” their tattoos… if he’s knocking on my door, I’m in trouble. 🤣 #HorrorWritersChat

I’ve had some very random sources of inspiration; a thumbnail to a YouTube video, the outro to a music video, a quote from a movie, the name of a song. Can’t think of 4 for a single story or WIP, though… 😬 #HorrorWritersChat

1. A computer with a familiar keyboard. Keep those typos to a minimum having built up some muscle memory with it. ⌨️ 2. A drink (maybe alcoholic). It’s important to stay hydrated. 🍺 3. A lock on the door to keep out those pesky distractions. 🤣 #HorrorWritersChat

Hey all! 👋 I’m an on-again-off-again writer of (mostly) body and psychological horror. My dream writing room would be a big, well-stocked library. No distractions, dimly lit, soft classical music playing, and a big spacious desk with a comfy chair. #HorrorWritersChat

How many physical books do you own? #BookSky 💙📚 #BookCollection I recently logged all of mine in a spreadsheet (yes, I’m that kind of person), and I was underwhelmed with how few I actually had. I was expecting to be approaching 1k, but I’ve only got 659 and counting.

Thanks Eryn! #HorrorWritersChat I’d like to give a shoutout to @tlbodine.bsky.social These Kids Are Not Alright is a great collection of short stories. Some are fun, some are creepy, and some are downright difficult to read (for a father of a three year old). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...

I think AI on its own is pretty harmless (it’s just a glorified chain of “if” statements), however, humanity’s belligerent want to use it, even when it’s to our own detriment, will be our inevitable downfall. #HorrorWritersChat

So far I’ve mainly relied on more atmospheric horror; darkness, and the danger of the unknown, as well as internalised body horror. #HorrorWritersChat

I don’t have anything published, but I’m working on the outlines for a series of short stories where the overarching theme is *exactly* that. 👀 #HorrorWritersChat

Hey all! 👋 I’m Stephen, and I write body and psychological horror. Not really tech, but as someone who is easily distracted, I have to be sitting in a quiet room, listening to an ambient soundtrack in order to write for a decent chunk of time. #HorrorWritersChat

It’s been a while since I’ve properly marketed one of my short stories, so here goes; 🦷 Body Horror 💲Only $2.99 ⭐️ Currently reviewed at 5 stars (only 2 reviews, admittedly) www.amazon.com/Teeth-Stephe... #BodyHorror #WritingCommunity 💙📚 🩸📚

Kick off the week by grabbing one (or more) of these brilliant horror stories. There's something here for every horror enthusiast, and your next favourite read might be among this excellent collection! 🩸🤯🕷️🙈

I’ve often thought about starting up a throwaway account just to list all the random crap I pull out of the washing machine / tumble dryer. Today I was reminded again, finding an 8. We don’t have any keyboards missing keys…

Crisp Autumn Leaves Yesterday I thrived, All green, luscious, and alive, Now I’m on the floor. I’m all brown and red, Surrounded by other leaves, Please don’t stand on me. #HorrorWritersChat

The ultimate dream is to be able to live off of what I make writing horror (or writing in general), freeing me up to write even more and spend more time with the family. #HorrorWritersChat

“AITA: I don’t see the problem with it, I just collect tattoos. Been doing it for millennia. Don’t want me to skin you and drink your blood? Don’t desecrate your body with tattoos. Simple.” #HorrorWritersChat (Disclaimer: author is heavily tattooed lol)

Hey, I’m Stephen, I’ve published some short horror stories, but I’m also working on a thriller and a fantasy series, too. One of my WIPs… Two detectives hunt a religious vampire who skins their victims, collecting their tattoos. #HorrorWritersChat

I'm giving out 13 free digital (Amazon) copies of my new horror short story collection, Lonely Souls at Lakeside Cemetery- if you or someone you know would be interested in food truck witches, porch ghosts, or teenage angst in a small town, drop me a message. First come, first serve. #horrorsky 🩸📚

Was meant to be spending me free time today continuing my horror anthology. Instead I started outlining a completely new story. 🤦‍♂️ #WIP #AuthorProblems 🩸📚 💙📚

Which cover is better? I can't decide! 1 - Commissioned 🩸🦷 2 - Weird/Stylised 👁️🦷 3 - Original 🦷🦷🦷 4 - None of the above 😥 #bookcover #writingcommunity #helpmedecide #horror #horrorwriters 💙📚 🩸📚

The idea for my short story “Itch” was spawned when I scratched my foot a little vigorously and made it bleed. I then dialled that up a notch (or two), et voilà, the story was born. What are the origin stories of your books? #OriginStory #Horror #BodyHorror #ShortStory 🩸📚 💙📚

Today’s haul from Leeds Castle’s secondhand bookshop. 🩸📚 💙📚

Currently making my way through A Song Of Ice And Fire, so haven’t read too many indies recently (I don’t think @georgerrmartinshat.bsky.social counts as an indie lol). I’ve sung @michelleheller.bsky.social’s praises before, but that’s not going to stop me doing it again.

Do not miss @michelleheller.bsky.social 's Worst Summer of My Life. It's got monsters, mayhem, body horror, and one-liners that made me snort laugh. So, do it for you, take a trip to Weinervana and make this the "Best" Worst Summer. #HorrorWritersChat (missed the tag because I am dumb)

Arbitrarily deleting chunks of your story isn’t likely to make it better. But sometimes it is a necessary step in the process of refinement, or taking a story in a new (better) direction. Doesn’t make it any easier, though. #HorrorWritersChat

I'm Villimey, indie horror author from Iceland. I draw inspiration from Icelandic folklore & nature in my horror. Most recent release is a short story collection which has a novelette about an Icelandic Search & Rescue group that brave a blizzard & find something horrifying! #HorrorWritersChat

If you’re wondering if your horror story is “too much”, take a look at humanity throughout all of history and realise that there are things in the real world that are *way* worse. #HorrorWritersChat

#HorrorWritersChat I'm Michelle Heller, I goof around with horror (and it usually comes out gross and funny), and my elevator pitch is: A man that just wants to enjoy his retirement on a peaceful homestead has a doozy of a weekend at the hands(hooves?) of a SUPREMELY fucked up deer.

Hello all, I’m Stephen, and I write mostly psychological horror. My current WIP is a compendium of 26 short horror stories, each based around a word starting with a different letter of the alphabet. #HorrorWritersChat

Went to the beach today and parked outside a small bookshop. Would’ve been rude not to go in, wouldn’t it. 6 books and £50 later… 🤣 #booksky 💙📚

🍔 EAT THE RICH 🍔 a short story tw: cannibalism, blood, gore beverlyannemichel.com/short-story-... #booksky #horrorsky 💙📚 🤏🏻📚 🩸📚

It's the little things that make life special ❤️ Until the 21st, you can still get the Small is Magical bundle on Itch with 36 short works, from bleak futures to naughty wizards and terrifying space horror. For $36, this fantastic collection can be yours! itch.io/b/3231/small... 🌈📚💙 - 📚😱

Missed questions 2 & 3, but couldn’t not reply to this one. @michelleheller.bsky.social with The Worst Summer Of My Life gets a shout out from me (again). #HorrorWritersChat

Hello, it’s been a while! I’m Stephen, and I write mostly psychological horror. My most recent, as yet unpublished, piece was described as “dark”, “cynical”, and “humorous”. Which sounds about right. #HorrorWritersChat

20 authors you’d recommend to a friend. One author per day, no particular order. #booksky #books #bookchallenge #readingchallenge 18/20: Iain Banks

Today is the last day to get this epic Sci-fi Itch-io Bundle—29 books for only $23.20, including the first two books in my series. That's only $0.80 per book! A steal for so many awesome adventures. Grab it here: itch.io/b/3144/scien... 💙📚🪐 #SFF 📦📚

#13Summerween 👻 #BookChallenge 13 Spooky Books you'd recommend to a friend. Happy #Summerween! #horror #BookSky #BookTok #ReadingChallenge #ReaderSky #Horrorcommunity 📚🩸 📚😱 💙📚 4/13 📕 We Used to Live ✒️ #MarcusKliewer

#13Summerween 👻 #BookChallenge 💙📚 13 Spooky Books you'd recommend to a friend. No explanations, just covers. 📚🩸 📚😱 #Summerween #horror #BookSky #BookTok #ReadingChallenge #ReaderSky #Horrorcommunity 📕 Into The Drowning Deep ✒️ Mira Grant

It’s been the best worst summer of my life. @michelleheller.bsky.social ❤️📚🩸📚

Currently sitting at 8 sales this month, would love to reach double figures for the first time. If you’d like to read some short #horror stories and help me to reach that goal, here’s my amazon profile. #BookSky 📚💙 📚🩸 www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/a...

𝐖𝐞'𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐁𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: 𝐀𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐆𝐁𝐓𝐐+ 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫 TOC! #horrorcommunity #readingcommunity #lgtbqcommunity #pride2025 #horrorbooks #charityanthology #gloomhousepublishing

Here are a few solid horror tales to keep you entertained over the weekend. Classic, modern (whatever that is), extreme, psychological... It's all here! 🩸🧛🍷

Couldn’t agree more with that review; The Clatter Man is like reading an 80s slasher film. A great horror romp. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I enjoyed the nod to Death Cult, too. 😊

I spend too long trying to decipher my own handwriting and get caught by whatever is after me. 🤣 #HorrorWritersChat

Getting stuck somewhere new and completely unknown. End up heading deeper into the unknown, further and further away from the rest of civilised society. #HorrorWritersChat

There’s something that gnaws at your subconscious. Your skin crawls. A chill runs through your blood. Your survivalist instinct is screaming at you to leave by any means necessary. But everyone is all smiles and ever so welcoming… Too welcoming… #HorrorWritersChat

I’m Stephen, I write mostly psychological horror, and I’m creeping in (better late than never) from Kent, England. #HorrorWritersChat

The ground splits open, A zombie crawls out, No longer living, Merely the undead. #HorrorWritersChat

None of them! 🤣 they would be such liabilities. #HorrorWritersChat