“That book you’re listening to is creepy.” - my spouse re: The Bone Queen by @willshindler.bsky.social #BookSky TY to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Macmillan Audio for the advance copies for my honest review. Full review: candikathorror.com/reads/the-bone-queen

I’ve finally caught up with the rest of the world! My new website is live: willshindler.com. Books, events, and a few extras I’ve never shared anywhere else. A big thank you for reading and for sticking with me 😀

Something of a book adjacent announcement coming tomorrow…👀

Loved talking to America Reads about this! americareads.blogspot.com/2026/02/what...

Ever heard of the Page 69 Test? I loved applying it to the Bone Queen! page69test.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-bo…

Loved talking to America Reads about The Bone Queen! writerinterviews.blogspot.com/2026/02/will-s…

This was huge fun - thanks so much for inviting me on!

How far would you go to save your child? Join me as I talk with @willshindler.bsky.social about The Bone Queen, his step into horror that blends parenthood, obsession, and the growing menace of Athelsea Island. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. youtu.be/HQJZG4HTQBk

Out today! 🦴👑

Our #podcast covers the new release books from February 2nd - 8th. 📚🎙️ 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 ✨ All We Once Had by @katyupperman.bsky.social The Bone Queen by @willshindler.bsky.social The House of Lies by @heatheratkinson.bsky.social#podcast Listen online at booknotification.com/podcast 🎧 #booksky

Build your #horror TBR with one of these great reads! @danjones.bsky.social @nikkistcrowe.bsky.social @christinaferko.bsky.social @willshindler.bsky.social @justinkey.bsky.social @douglasford.bsky.social @jennamoquin.bsky.social @witchbeard.bsky.social @jeremiahduncan.bsky.social

Tomorrow my horror novel ‘The Bone Queen’ is officially out in the world. Grateful for the early readers who’ve embraced it already. More tomorrow 🖤

Prepping for publication day: talking horror, fear, and obsession in The Bone Queen. Link to full interview in bio.

This has made my day 😀 Thanks Amber K! #thebonequeen @minotaurbooks.bsky.social

Why anyone would go to a tourist trap island on the off season, especially one haunted by a vengeful entity called THE BONE QUEEN, is beyond me. But I'm not the protagonist of @willshindler.bsky.social's new novel. And my daughter isn't missing.

A runaway daughter. A traumatised mother. An ancient and terrifying legend. ‘The Bone Queen’ is out in seven days time…

It’s PLR Statement Day - every time someone borrows a book from their local library the author earns a few pence. A big thank you to everyone who borrowed one of mine in 2025 - it’s much appreciated!

Build your #horror TBR with these recent & #newrelease #horrorbooks @willshindler.bsky.social @alethearlyons.bsky.social @authorlacamphouse.bsky.social @sobelobooks.bsky.social @tristanzelden.bsky.social @bertpiedmont.bsky.social @brigidsgatepress.bsky.social @nightmarepress.bsky.social

She’s a coming… one month today! You can preorder here: surl.li/qhnbbl

Preorder THE BONE QUEEN at bn.com from 12/30 to 1/1 and get 25% off with code PREORDER25. Note, this discount is only available to B&N members but free memberships are available—learn more & sign up here: barnesandnoble.com/membership/

Just finished @willshindler.bsky.social novel “The Bone Queen” and it was SO good! Great murder mystery with so many twists and turns. Loved it and highly recommended reading. Reminds me a little of Stephen King (who I have read since I was a kid).

#Horrorbooks to read before #krampus comes @willshindler.bsky.social @bradthomasauthor.bsky.social @angelrsanchezp1.bsky.social @djslater.bsky.social @robulitski.bsky.social @richardlange.bsky.social @robertessig.bsky.social @ashericmore.bsky.social @jaybower.bsky.social

The Bone Queen is available to buy on Kindle in the UK right now! tinyurl.com/rtax7x9u

There’s a Good Reads giveaway of The Bone Queen running until Nov 30th. Enter here! tinyurl.com/4bb6ayh6 🎃👻🎃

There’s a sweepstake where you can win an advance copy of The Bone Queen and five other fantastic books from @minotaurbooks.bsky.social here: tinyurl.com/335tsc4b Runs until Nov 4th - good luck! 😀

Athelsea Island in October is a lovely spot. The Bone Queen comes in February, but her shadow's already here... @MinotaurBooks.bsky.social @goodreads #TheBoneQueen

You can preorder The Bone Queen in the UK here! tinyurl.com/bv9sxxwa @minotaurbooks.bsky.social

If you’re in the US and Canada there’s a book giveaway for the next 24 days over on Goodreads. Enter here! tinyurl.com/2wrd74k2 @minotaurbooks.bsky.social

Preorder THE BONE QUEEN at bn.com from 9/3 to 9/5 and get 25% off with code PREORDER25. Note, this discount is only available to B&N members but free memberships are available—learn more & sign up here: barnesandnoble.com/membership/

There’s a chance to win an advance copy of ‘The Bone Queen’ over on Good Reads throughout August! Check it out here: tinyurl.com/2wkjwwfm

T-Minus 5 months until she lands - big thanks to Alex Segura! You can pre-order here: read.macmillan.com/lp/the-bone-qu… @MinotaurBook#thebonequeenen

My chat about The Blood Line this week on Riverside Radio. (About 2 hours in!) Thanks Jason! www.mixcloud.com/riversiderad...

Preorder THE BONE QUEEN at bn.com from 7/8 to 7/11 and get 25% off with code PREORDER25. Note, this discount is only available to B&N members but free memberships are available—learn more & sign up here: barnesandnoble.com/membership/

What’s in the box?

Here's an easy choice! The Killing Choice is available on Audible for just £3.99 for the whole of June. Choose wisely! @hodderfiction.bsky.social

This was an exciting read you won't want to miss!

With great thanks to @cj-dotson.bsky.social - more early reaction to The Bone Queen. Learn more here: read.macmillan.com/lp/the-bone-...

Learn more here: read.macmillan.com/lp/the-bone-...

HERE IT IS! The cover for my debut horror novel, ‘The Bone Queen’, coming February 3, 2026 from @MinotaurBooks. The moment you know about the Bone Queen, she knows about you… read.macmillan.com/lp/the-bone-qu… @JanklowU#CoverReveala#HorrorBooksk#booktwittere#lovebooksk#thebonequeenen

Some exciting book stuff coming tomorrow 😀

Lovely to see this available for pre-order now. Lots more to come about this (including a cover) in the coming months. She's a coming... shorturl.at/zsRYp

Privileged to have seen Giant - this is fully deserved.

Tallinn!

Neighbours giving away free Penguin books dating back to 1927. Not sure they’re worth anything but very pleased with these!

RIP Legend.

How they edit The Traitors - found this super interesting from a storytelling point of view. shorturl.at/Xj9mw

Happy Holidays!

Spotted on the way to work. What could go wrong?

My top writing tips: 1 Sit down and stare for a while 2 Write words 3 Delete words 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have more than 70k words but fewer than half a million 5 Delete some words 6 Cry 7 Rearrange the words 8 Grit teeth and roll up sleeves 9 Finish the book 10 Do the laundry