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jrblanes
@jrblanes.bsky.social
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JR Blanes is the author of the upcoming novel, Portraits of Decay, from Ruadan Books. His short fiction has been published in Tales to Terrify, The No Sleep Podcast, Thirteen, among others. You can visit him at https://linktr.ee/jrblanes76
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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 22m
"This book smacks you from the start and does not let up till it’s over. A different look at toxic love and the types of things that broken people do to others. Another favorite read of mine for the year!" -Shannon M.

Grab your copy of Portraits of Decay now and get a free art card. #horrorbooks
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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 8d
A little thank you to all reviewers and a little reminder to your readers. jrblanes.com/grimoire/ #horrornovel #horrorcommunity #horror #bookworm #booknerd #literature
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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 14h
Horror Question of the Day: Favorite book about possession?
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Ruadán Books @ruadanbooks.bsky.social · 21h
Did you know that Ruadán Books has a YouTube channel? Did you miss the Live Q&A with a small lineup from 120 Murders? Well, good news!

You can now watch the replay of our 120 Murders Q&A on YouTube! Like and subscribe while you're there.

📺 links.ruadanbooks.com/120MQAYT

#BookSky #authorevent
An old television with dial knobs sits on an orange floor in front of an orange wall. White text above the TV set reads “120 Murders: Dark Fiction from the Alternative Era.” The screen of the TV shows hands thrown up at a concert and, on top of that, the 120 Murders paperback with “Live Q&A” next to it in neon orange italic script. Names appear above the paperback reading, “Mamatas, Chambers, Cudmore, Marano, Ridler, Slattery, Tanzer, & Terry.” Text below the TV reads “Watch on YouTube” in black front. The Ruadán Books logo appears centered at the top of the graphic.
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Nat Cassidy @natcassidy.bsky.social · 19h
This photo of Robert Bloch is the most writer photo to have ever writer photo’d. It is Pure Writer Photo.
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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 1d
Just got my signed copy of Devil’s Creek. If you’re not reading Todd Keisling’s, you’re missing out. Go buy now: www.toddkeisling.com
Signed copy of Todd Keisling’s Devil’s Creek. If you’re not reading this amazing author you’re missing out. https://www.toddkeisling.com/
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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 1d
It definitely is. All of Barnes work does that, which is why she’s such a great writer.
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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 2d
If an Eldritch God was created from your personality, how would you describe it? #horror #cosmichorror #monsters #horrorcommunity #writing #horrorbooks #scifi #fantasy
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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 2d
I want this for my writing desk.
Alien Xenomorph lamp. I want it for my writing desk.
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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 2d
Less than two weeks until Portraits of Decay is unleashed. Pre-Order a copy now and receive a free New Orleans style art card. They’re going fast…so buy today! #horror #books #read #bookworms #horrorcommunity #writers #literature
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Ruadán Books @ruadanbooks.bsky.social · 2d
Did you know that you can receive a limited edition art card inspired by @jrblanes.bsky.social's Portraits of Decay—and all you have to do is pre-order the paperback?

Just be one of the first 250 to order:
🔗 links.ruadanbooks.com/pod
📅 Order before October 21, 2025.
🎨 Art by Anna Koon.

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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 2d
Just learned our cat (Mr. Ruffles) has to lose a leg. Hope he'll recover quickly. Miss the furry little guy.
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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 2d
Only in the 80s could you promote cigarettes to kids during Halloween. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP9k...
Banned Halloween Commercial (1981)
YouTube video by Boys'Club
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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 3d
Horror Question of the Day: What would you do if you stumbled into a town run by a cult like in folk horror tales? #horror #horrorcommunity #horrorbooks #writing #reading #bookworms
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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 3d
Serenading REM to @claymcleod.bsky.social
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Mark T. Bates (Writer) @marktbates-writer.bsky.social · 4d
… the CURSE is here!🩸

What can you do to survive … when your fate comes calling !?

‘The Curse of Six’ is available on both paperback & ebook here:

amzn.eu/d/8VuTyyn

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

#horror #mysterythriller #supernatural #witchcraft #horrorwritersassociation
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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 4d
Horror Question of the Day: If you were going to write a werewolf story, how would you make it different? #horrorwriter #horror #horrorcommunity #writingcommunity #booknerd #bookworm
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Ruadán Books @ruadanbooks.bsky.social · 4d
Just two weeks until Portraits of Decay is unleashed! 🎨💀 Join us on October 21 at 8 PM ET for a launch event with @jrblanes.bsky.social in conversation with Christa Wojciechowski.

There will be a reading! Questions! Answers! And even prizes!

Register:
links.ruadanbooks.com/PODLaunch

#BookSky
The background of this graphic is a close-up of the Portraits of Decay book cover, with black on the left giving way to a riot of haphazardly streaked colors in greens, blues, yellows, some pink, and the red of blood. In the upper right, Portraits of Decay is spelled out in capital letters also textured with the cover’s paint spatters and a fly. A roughly circular green patch in the main part of the graphic reads “Online launch event: 10.21.25. 8 PM ET. J.R. Blanes, reading and conversation with Christa Wojciechowski.” The Portraits of Decay paperback sits to the right of this, and the Ruadán Books logo is centered at the bottom of the image.
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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 4d
Got another story accepted today
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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 5d
Horror Question of the Day: What is your least favorite vampire trope, but name one movie or book who did it well? #horror #horrorcommunity #horrorbooks #horrorfilms #vampires
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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 5d
Halloween Movie Day 6: In lieu of Clive Barker's birthday, the classic Hellraiser
Halloween Movie Day 6: In lieu of Clive Barker's birthday, the classic Hellraiser
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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 5d
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgYO... A highly, funny and entertaining interview with @johnlangan.bsky.social I love the collection Corpsemouth and the novel, The Fisherman. Looking forward to reading Lost in the Dark, especially the story Snakebit. If you haven't read him you're definitely missing out.
9. John Langan Loses Me in the Dark
YouTube video by Robbie Dorman
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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 5d
Oooo…adding to my list of books to check out. Sounds awesome.
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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 6d
Happy Belated Birthday, Clive Barker! My idol and horror master.
Happy Belated birthday, Clive Barker.
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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 6d
Horror Question of the Day: What is your favorite vampire novel of the last five years? Mine is Buffalo Hunter Hunter. (Still need to read Coffin Moon by Keith Rosson and Nat Cassidy's Nestlings is close). #horror #horrorbooks @horrorfans @horrorcommunity
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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 6d
Halloween Day 5: Toxic Avenger was a blast!
Halloween Day 5: Toxic Avenger was a blast!
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jrblanes @jrblanes.bsky.social · 6d
Horror Question of the Day: Cosmic or Folk Horror? #horror #horrorcommunity #horrorfans #horrorfilms #horrorbooks
Horror Question of the Day: Cosmic or Folk Horror?
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