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J.W. Donley
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Writer, Editor, Graphic Designer, & Webmaster hurtling through life with devious glee - Dark Forest Press LLC owner - HamLit co-editor - @HorrorTree.bsky.social crew he/him
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The Mourning Fields by @thedancerwrites.bsky.social is out tomorrow!

“...The Mourning Fields reimagine Greek myths to address love, obsession, lust, & harm. What’s most mesmerizing ... is its steadfast, moving undercurrent of kindness, something this world desperately needs.” - Sharma Shields
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“In David Beaumier’s debut collection The Mourning Fields, fifteen shorts chart us on a course of divine and deft illumination.”
– HamLit Literary Journal

The Mourning Fields by @thedancerwrites.bsky.social comes out this Tuesday! Order your copy at your favorite independent bookseller.
#indiepress
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'Fitting for its chosen pantheon of myth–and especially its particular namesake–The Mourning Fields illustrates many facets of desire.' – @chantireviews.com

The Mourning Fields by David Beaumier comes out next week!
Do you want your book's interior to rival that of the big five? I can make that happen!

I've set anthologies, collections, novels, & financial non fiction as well as fantasy, horror, erotica, literary, bizarro, & more.

Check out my portfolio: JWDonley.com/services

#indiepublishing #bookdesign
For only $5 a month, you get access to a weekly recording of me reading a strange and dark story from the public domain. I may even read one of my own stories on occasion. And there may be guest authors in the future!

For episode 1, I will be reading 'Sredni Vashtar' by Saki.
Come and check it out!
I'm starting a brand new series on Patreon.

Bedtime Stories with Ranger J.W.

Episode 1 out this Tuesday at 7:30pm Pacific time

www.patreon.com/posts/bedtim...
I have a bit of room for new clients!

Do you want your book's interior to rival that of the big publishers? I can make that happen. I love making your words look amazing on the page.

Check out my portfolio at JWDonley.com/services

#indiepublishing #bookdesign
Hey you.
Yeah, you.
You like spooky?
Good.
Come and see myself and seven other local horror authors read spooky summer stories.
This spookiness will happen at the Kirkland Arts Center this Saturday at 7pm.
I dare you to be there. >:)

#SeattleHWA @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social
Come and see and many others at this spooky summer live reading event! Saturday, August 30th 2025 7-9:30pm
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As foretold, here is the full cover reveal for David Beaumier's brand new collection, The Mourning Fields!

Look at how amazing it is!

Preorder links are coming soon. :)

The cover illustration & design were done by the esteemed @schism-art.bsky.social
Definitely check out their work.
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It's coming! David Beaumier's new collection The Mourning Fields comes out 9/23 from Dark Forest Press LLC. I am so excited to share it with everyone. But first, here is a little teaser for the cover. Watch the socials tomorrow for the full reveal.

#covertease #darkforestpress #indiepublishing
Are you an indie or small publisher? Then let me help you to put out the best book possible. With my formatting services, your words will look outstanding on the page.

Check out my portfolio here: jwdonley.com/services

#indiepublishing #smallpublishing #bookformatting
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Dark Forest Press has its own web store!!

That's right! You can get your DFP fix straight from the source! Plus, unlike ordering from the big Zon or anywhere else, you get some goodies as well.

Order some any of DFP's awesome titles today. You know you want to:

darkforestpress.com/shop/
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DFP has a zine! Yes! A friggin Zine!

Get your copy of Scattered #1 today

darkforestpress.com/2025/07/18/s...
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It's true. @stephenking.bsky.social has joined us as a contributing writer for @benjaminpercy.bsky.social's THE END TIMES. It's also true that, after the first 500 digital subscriptions, we're going to donate $1 from every subscription to @aclu.org. Reading matters. Freedom of speech matters.
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The Vicar is approaching. Prepare yourselves and pre-order a copy of Vicar of Fists by @kaijupoet.bsky.social today.

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#VicarOfFists #supportIndie
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Vicar of Fists by the Wonderland Award winning author @kaijupoet.bsky.social , comes out next Tuesday! Pre-order anywhere books are sold.

#bizarro
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This is limited to only the first 50 new members.

Monthly new fiction, tarot creativity boosts, & ephemera. Monthly chapter in @jwdonley.bsky.social 's serialized novel Project Fungal Punk.

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“…with liberty and justice for all billionaires.”
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The Vicar is coming. Protect the rectory!

Vicar of Fists by the Wonderland Award winning author @kaijupoet.bsky.social !

Out Tuesday, July 15th!

#supportindie #bizarro #vicaroffists