Dave Jeffery
@davebjeffery.bsky.social
British Fantasy Award and Bridport Prize finalist. Creator of 'a Quiet APOCALYPSE'. Anthologist at Flame Tree Press.
I do not use generative AI in my work; nor do I support its use in the arts.
https://www.davejefferyauthor.com/
I do not use generative AI in my work; nor do I support its use in the arts.
https://www.davejefferyauthor.com/
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Dave Jeffery
@davebjeffery.bsky.social
· Nov 12
"Dark tales of the domestic and demonic - told with wicked glee. Jeffery has a connoisseur's eye for the grotesque and mind-bending."—STEPHEN VOLK, writer of GHOSTWATCH and AFTERLIFE.
Short story rejection today. On to the next submission. That’s the business.
November 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Short story rejection today. On to the next submission. That’s the business.
“FALSE PROPHET is a complex weave of disparate threads that draw the reader towards a revelation of cosmic proportions. A rattling good read and a deeper, nerve-wracking glance at the nature of good and evil.”—TERRY GRIMWOOD, British Fantasy Award nominated author of The Alone, and The Ghost.
November 26, 2025 at 10:06 AM
“FALSE PROPHET is a complex weave of disparate threads that draw the reader towards a revelation of cosmic proportions. A rattling good read and a deeper, nerve-wracking glance at the nature of good and evil.”—TERRY GRIMWOOD, British Fantasy Award nominated author of The Alone, and The Ghost.
And make sure you follow the awesome @rossjefferyauthor.bsky.social (no relation 😊)
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November 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
And make sure you follow the awesome @rossjefferyauthor.bsky.social (no relation 😊)
November 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Creatives, keep on doing what you do. Art is an inherently human endeavour, and when times are tough, it is creating art that often sees us through. Shine on, you beautiful diamonds.
November 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Creatives, keep on doing what you do. Art is an inherently human endeavour, and when times are tough, it is creating art that often sees us through. Shine on, you beautiful diamonds.
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Chapter 4: Liverpool Horror Book Con is going to be freaking massive 👻
Join 45 indie horror authors from the UK and Europe on 11 April for a day you won’t forget!
We are delighted to announce Rick Wood as one of our attending authors.
🩸📚😱📚💙
Join 45 indie horror authors from the UK and Europe on 11 April for a day you won’t forget!
We are delighted to announce Rick Wood as one of our attending authors.
🩸📚😱📚💙
November 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Chapter 4: Liverpool Horror Book Con is going to be freaking massive 👻
Join 45 indie horror authors from the UK and Europe on 11 April for a day you won’t forget!
We are delighted to announce Rick Wood as one of our attending authors.
🩸📚😱📚💙
Join 45 indie horror authors from the UK and Europe on 11 April for a day you won’t forget!
We are delighted to announce Rick Wood as one of our attending authors.
🩸📚😱📚💙
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From a review of Magic, Maps, and Mischief.
Yes, I have an agenda. It's to make marginalised people feel welcome and included however I can.
👌
Yes, I have an agenda. It's to make marginalised people feel welcome and included however I can.
👌
November 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
From a review of Magic, Maps, and Mischief.
Yes, I have an agenda. It's to make marginalised people feel welcome and included however I can.
👌
Yes, I have an agenda. It's to make marginalised people feel welcome and included however I can.
👌
A wonderful endorsement @mogadontrenchcoat.bsky.social … Thank you!
i wholeheartedly recommend this book. the best anthology i've read in ages, a must-read if you're familiar with mental health issues.
If you’re thinking about Christmas gifts for your book lover, take a look at this gorgeous and powerful anthology, out now from Flame Tree Press.
November 20, 2025 at 5:42 AM
A wonderful endorsement @mogadontrenchcoat.bsky.social … Thank you!
If you’re thinking about Christmas gifts for your book lover, take a look at this gorgeous and powerful anthology, out now from Flame Tree Press.
November 20, 2025 at 5:20 AM
If you’re thinking about Christmas gifts for your book lover, take a look at this gorgeous and powerful anthology, out now from Flame Tree Press.
I’m up early, writing a short story. And, as always, loving it.
Have a great day, everyone xxx
Have a great day, everyone xxx
November 18, 2025 at 5:46 AM
I’m up early, writing a short story. And, as always, loving it.
Have a great day, everyone xxx
Have a great day, everyone xxx
MONUMENT out in the wild, courtesy of wonderful writer, CJ Hooper! Check out his work, peeps!
November 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
MONUMENT out in the wild, courtesy of wonderful writer, CJ Hooper! Check out his work, peeps!
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After finally finishing Stephen King’s ‘The Stand’ I’m taking a moment to bathe myself in what I love about horror, Indie Horror, and these guys kick ass! @davebjeffery.bsky.social C.C. Adams and @kevharrison.bsky.social - I’m going to wallow here for a bit, some more lined up after these too!
November 16, 2025 at 5:43 PM
After finally finishing Stephen King’s ‘The Stand’ I’m taking a moment to bathe myself in what I love about horror, Indie Horror, and these guys kick ass! @davebjeffery.bsky.social C.C. Adams and @kevharrison.bsky.social - I’m going to wallow here for a bit, some more lined up after these too!
This year, my short story, REGRET, AND OTHER KEEPSAKES was a @bridportprize.bsky.social finalist. The story was steered towards this prestigious honour by three incredible writers and editors:
@leemurraywriter.bsky.social
@marieoregan.bsky.social
@ledaniels.bsky.social
Thank you, all!
@leemurraywriter.bsky.social
@marieoregan.bsky.social
@ledaniels.bsky.social
Thank you, all!
November 16, 2025 at 9:18 AM
This year, my short story, REGRET, AND OTHER KEEPSAKES was a @bridportprize.bsky.social finalist. The story was steered towards this prestigious honour by three incredible writers and editors:
@leemurraywriter.bsky.social
@marieoregan.bsky.social
@ledaniels.bsky.social
Thank you, all!
@leemurraywriter.bsky.social
@marieoregan.bsky.social
@ledaniels.bsky.social
Thank you, all!
TFW the mighty @timlebbon.bsky.social @exkevinmcnally.bsky.social and Nyle DiMarco endorse your work. Thank you SO much for your incredible support in 2025!!
November 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
TFW the mighty @timlebbon.bsky.social @exkevinmcnally.bsky.social and Nyle DiMarco endorse your work. Thank you SO much for your incredible support in 2025!!
The very latest from Beverley Lee. A quality writer. Can’t wait to read it.
November 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The very latest from Beverley Lee. A quality writer. Can’t wait to read it.
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A round-up of what I read on holiday, including @davebjeffery.bsky.social @timlebbon.bsky.social @cgolden.bsky.social @sgj.bsky.social and more
A round-up of what I read on holiday, including @davebjeffery.bsky.social @timlebbon.bsky.social @cgolden.bsky.social @sgj.bsky.social and more
Fantastic Five Book Holiday Reading Round-Up - Benjamin Langley
I’ve just got back from a week away. Had a lovely time with family relaxing in the sun. Brought back something a little unpleasant, but life’s not always sunshine. Anyway, In that week, I had plenty o...
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November 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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A round-up of what I read on holiday, including @davebjeffery.bsky.social @timlebbon.bsky.social @cgolden.bsky.social @sgj.bsky.social and more
A round-up of what I read on holiday, including @davebjeffery.bsky.social @timlebbon.bsky.social @cgolden.bsky.social @sgj.bsky.social and more
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Tis nearly the season to be deadly! Death Comes At Christmas on Kindle is currently a Literary Picks Best Deal on Amazon at $7.99, only until Dec 1st. bit.ly/4hT2lcL
November 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Tis nearly the season to be deadly! Death Comes At Christmas on Kindle is currently a Literary Picks Best Deal on Amazon at $7.99, only until Dec 1st. bit.ly/4hT2lcL
November 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
THIS is what THIS WAY LIES MADNESS is all about, recognising the real life struggles of living with mental heath issues and seeing them portrayed with sensitivity in horror fiction.
November 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
THIS is what THIS WAY LIES MADNESS is all about, recognising the real life struggles of living with mental heath issues and seeing them portrayed with sensitivity in horror fiction.
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#nowreading this way lies madness, a really beautiful little anthology of horror tales centering mental health issues, curated by @leemurraywriter.bsky.social and @davebjeffery.bsky.social via flame tree publishing. as a lifelong sufferer, i'm really looking forward to this.
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
#nowreading this way lies madness, a really beautiful little anthology of horror tales centering mental health issues, curated by @leemurraywriter.bsky.social and @davebjeffery.bsky.social via flame tree publishing. as a lifelong sufferer, i'm really looking forward to this.
Book Review: THIS WAY LIES MADNESS hellnotes.com/book-review-...
Book Review: THIS WAY LIES MADNESS
This Way Lies Madness Dave Jeffery & Lee Murray, eds. Flame Tree Collections (October 14, 2025) 416 pgs. Reviewed by Carson Buckingham It’s a crying shame that there isn’t an Academy Award for antholo...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Book Review: THIS WAY LIES MADNESS hellnotes.com/book-review-...
Dentist cancelled on me. Thought about charging £25 as he didn’t give me 24 hours notice 😂
November 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Dentist cancelled on me. Thought about charging £25 as he didn’t give me 24 hours notice 😂
The mighty @alanbaxter.bsky.social talks about his contributor copies of THIS WAY LIES MADNESS (edited by @leemurraywriter.bsky.social and moi) and FEVER DREAMS (edited by @markmorris2025.bsky.social ) both released through Flame Tree Press.
youtu.be/VlzEd9QoFtY?...
youtu.be/VlzEd9QoFtY?...
November 8, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The mighty @alanbaxter.bsky.social talks about his contributor copies of THIS WAY LIES MADNESS (edited by @leemurraywriter.bsky.social and moi) and FEVER DREAMS (edited by @markmorris2025.bsky.social ) both released through Flame Tree Press.
youtu.be/VlzEd9QoFtY?...
youtu.be/VlzEd9QoFtY?...
As we nudge into award consideration season, please spare a thought for our writers and the fantastic stories they contributed to This Way Lies Madness.
If you have a favourite, then don’t be afraid to nominate it.
Thank you.
If you have a favourite, then don’t be afraid to nominate it.
Thank you.
November 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
As we nudge into award consideration season, please spare a thought for our writers and the fantastic stories they contributed to This Way Lies Madness.
If you have a favourite, then don’t be afraid to nominate it.
Thank you.
If you have a favourite, then don’t be afraid to nominate it.
Thank you.