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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 12h

Big thanks to contributor and reviewer David Agranoff for the shoutout of DREAD COAST!

Join us Nov 1 at Artifact Books to grab your signed copy and hear authors read excerpts from their pieces!

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#DreadCoast #horrorbook #horrorcommunity #horroreview

Book Review: Dread Coast: So-Cal Horror Tales edited by Dennis K. Crosby and KC Grifant (review pending)

Dread Coast: So-Cal Horror Tales edited by Dennis K. Crosby and KC Grifant 366 pages, Paperback Published August 2025 by No Bad Books Press ...

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SF & F Poetry Assn @sfpoetry.bsky.social · May 5

Announcing the 2025 Rhysling Award Finalists!

The Rhysling jury has selected 50 short poems and 25 long poems from the longlist of nominees, each of which will appear this year's Rhysling Anthology.

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 19h

a man in a suit and tie is clapping his hands with the words congratulations behind him

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is clapping his hands with the words congratulations behind him

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 19h

Congratulations @seabeewrites.bsky.social!! Love this story!

Reach Your Apex @reachyourapex.bsky.social · 1d

Squee! The first place winner of our Weird West Flash Fiction contest is in the October issue of Apex Magazine, now available. Check out "Horse and Rider" by Christine Beres. Congrats @seabeewrites.bsky.social !

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Apex Magazine Issue 151

EDITORIALMusings from Maryland by Lesley Conner ORIGINAL FICTION"Liecraft" by Anita Moskát, translated by Austin Wagner"Ghosts of Summer" by Catherine Tavares "Code Green" by Rebecca Johnson "We Used…

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 1d

you can watch a live TikTok of Ash as she works on the recording today (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) at 2 PM PT/5PM ET!!

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#audiobook #weirdwest

ash.aarrestad's Creator Profile

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 1d

I’m so thrilled to announce my first audiobook! Ash is the perfect narrator to bring MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER to (audio) life!

It will be out in Nov; in the meantime

Audio book cover of MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER (Brigids Gate Press)

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 3d

October newsletter is out! Support your friendly neighborhood writer and sign up to get monthly news, freebies, book recs, writing memes and more 😁

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#books #authorcommunity #writingcommunity

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Curtis Ippolito @curtisippolito.bsky.social · 4d

Can very much confirm this is crime fiction that matters. Grab your copy and tell a friend.

Rock and a Hard Place @rhppress.bsky.social · 4d

TODAY: Some say the world will end in fire. Some say flood. 15 short stories from some of the best crime fiction writers today. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social Listen to Jordan Harper and order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK

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Dana @thatdana.bsky.social · 3d

Happy release day to @tanyapell.bsky.social and this eerie and gorgeous novel bursting with mystery and sensual atmosphere. 🎉🖤

I loved it, and I hope everyone picks up a copy. 🩸📚💙

Tanya Pell @tanyapell.bsky.social · Jan 28

🥀
There is a house
There is a garden
There is a secret
You mustn’t know

There are sisters
Who tend the garden
And what is reaped
Must first be sown
🥀

Cover of forthcoming Gothic novel by Tanya Pell, HER WICKED ROOTS. A hand rises from green foliage and purple flowers. The hand has attributes of a flower/mushroom.

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 3d

How cool is this cover?! Inspired by Creepshow, Twilight Zone and others, it brings to life the creepy and pulpy stories inside (including my new zombie poem)!

TALES OF SLEY HOUSE 2025 coming soon: www.sleyhouse.com/product-page...

@sleyhouseeditor.bsky.social
#horrorbook #shortstory #horror

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Apex Magazine (is funding for 2026!) 🎉 @apexmag.bsky.social · 8d

Want to send us a story this month? Stand out from the slush with Apex Magazine Editor-in-Chief Lesley's Rules! ✍️✔️ We're looking for stories that blur sci-fi and fantasy, with that iconic dark Apex edge.

Ready to submit? Visit our submission portal here: apexbookcompany.moksha.io/.../apex.../...

LESLEY'S RULES:

If you can take the speculative element out of the story, and the story doesn’t change, the speculative element isn’t strong enough.

If the main character isn’t pushing the plot forward - ie, if the story would basically go on exactly the same whether or not they were there - pass.

Beyond these, I hesitate to set hard fast rules because then you're setting the team up to exclude stories because they don't fit a specific mold.
We want stories that push boundaries. Stories that don't follow rules.

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 5d

Horror writers representing at #ScreamDiego! #horrorcommunity #horrorauthors #HWA

Stars and Sabers Publishing editorial team

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 8d

Excited for this! If you’re in the mood to read about gunslinging female characters in the Old West before the show, check out my Monster Gunslinger series!
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#OldWest #WeirdWest #TheAbandons

No Context Gillian Anderson @contextgillian.bsky.social · 9d

First look at Lena Headey & Gillian Anderson as the powerful matriarchs of two warring families in The Abandons. Premiering December 4.

📷 Matthias Clamer

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 8d

I joined HORROR REALM as a returning guest to talk about the “weird west,” horror and more!

Please hit “like” and “hype” to support up-and-coming creators:

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#horror #horrorcommunity #halloween #October

Women Of Horror Spotlight: Interview With The Author Of MELINDA WEST AND THE GREMLIN QUEEN

YouTube video by Horror Realm

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 8d

🚨 Last day to purchase discounted admission to #ScreamDiego!!

KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 9d

Get ready for spooky happenings on Saturday!! Join us at #ScreamDiego for author readings, panels, signings performances, vendors, a kids’ area & other offerings at this one-day Halloween con.

Swipe for discount code for 25% off pre-purchased admission.
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#SanDiego

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 9d

Happy October! If you’re in the mood for free spooky short stories, I’ve compiled a few of mine here for easy reading/listening! 🎃👻😈 scifiwri.com/2025/09/16/f...

#october #Halloween #scarystories

Free horror stories to listen to and read for the spooky season

October is fast approaching! To gear up for the Halloween season, I’m offering a handy list of several of my short spooky stories available for free in audio form and print! These stories spa…

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 9d

Wonderful, wrenching story about an AI-driven dystopian future.

Meg Elison @megelison.bsky.social · 9d

Can't get enough of these AI gross-out stories, and this one is great! Isabel J. Kim in Clarkesworld: clarkesworldmagazine.com/kim_10_25/

Wire Mother by Isabel J. Kim

Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 9d

Creepaway karaoke and more!

Info: www.creepawaycamp.com/meet-your-ca...

#creepawaycamp #horrorauthors #horrorcommunity

Camp Counselors — Creepaway Camp

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 9d

Register now to reserve four unforgettable nights of fun — if you dare.

🎯 Camp activities like ropes courses, hiking, archery, horseback riding, cabin v. cabin games, etc.

📚 Spook-tastic Book Fair, creepy craft sessions, double-feature movie nights,

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 9d

Super excited to be one of the authors/camp counselors joining this horror-themed Colorado camp event next year!

Guests of Honor:
Nat Cassidy
Johnny Compton
Rachel Harrison
C.J. Leede
Chris Panatier
Sam Rebelein
Erika T. Wurth
& more

🌲Have what it takes to survive the ultimate horror summer camp?/

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 9d

Get ready for spooky happenings on Saturday!! Join us at #ScreamDiego for author readings, panels, signings performances, vendors, a kids’ area & other offerings at this one-day Halloween con.

Swipe for discount code for 25% off pre-purchased admission.
screamdiego.com/horror-write...

#SanDiego

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you! 😊

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks!!

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 11d

Reminder! 🎃🎃🎃

KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 11d

If you sign up for my monthly newsletter, you’ll get the jam-packed Oct issue with book recs, a spooky recipe and more!! 🎃👻😈

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#authors #horror #horrorcommunity #writingcommunity

Welcome to KC Grifant's Newsletter

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Steve Stred @stevestred.bsky.social · 11d

Looking for some haunting short stories for the spooky season? Might I suggest my collection 'Of Witches...'?
Featuring 8 short stories alongside a bunch of gorgeous art my friend Miranda did, I think this'll be just what you're searching for...

Cover by vergvoktre

Grab it at mybook.to/ofwitches

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