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Leanna Renee Hieber

@leannareneehieber.bsky.social

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Author of Gothic fiction & ghost-filled non-fiction celebrating women's history. Actress. Goth. Narrator. Playwright. Ghost Tour Guide. A HAUNTED HISTORY OF INVISIBLE WOMEN and AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC (Kensington Books) STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL (Tor Books).

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Leanna Renee Hieber @leannareneehieber.bsky.social · Aug 23

Thread w/ links to pre-order AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC via your fave retailers! For signed books and/or to attend our upcoming in-person NYC events, info in this thread! I'll continue on a solo tour to MA, RI, OH, MI & WV, then back to NYC for @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social tours, full schedule soon!

Leanna Renee Hieber @leannareneehieber.bsky.social · Aug 5

Available for pre-order wherever books are sold!
Kensington/Penguin: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/781356...
Thank you for pre-orders & signal-boosts, it's a difficult time to promote right now but your support is *dearly* appreciated!

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Leanna Renee Hieber @leannareneehieber.bsky.social · 1h

My heart is SO full; you all were so incredibly kind and welcoming, thank you for being so absolutely lovely. So grateful for your support 🥰

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The Pixel Project @thepixelproject.bsky.social · 1h

FINAL CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: If you have a beloved pet, please consider taking a picture with them for our 10th annual "People and Pets Say NO!" statement photo campaign for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The final submission deadline is 15 Oct 2025. For details, go to bit.ly/PeopleNPetsS...

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Leanna Renee Hieber @leannareneehieber.bsky.social · 1h

This store is pure magic, and so are the incredible talents who run it! What a wonderful place to be!! 😍 We even had a ghost in attendance; a lovely (but empty) rocking chair began to rock of its own accord! Definitely visit this *spirited* store!

Evening House Books @eveninghouse.bsky.social · 3h

Thank you to @leannareneehieber.bsky.social for the INCREDIBLE event and book signing tonight. Leanna is a force of nature, making dark history come alive through a passionate understanding and appreciation of the gothic tradition. Thank you Leanna & thank you to everyone who took part tonight ❤️

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Evening House Books @eveninghouse.bsky.social · 3h

Leanna was kind enough to sign some extra copies for us, so feel free to grab a copy on our online shop or visiting us in person!

eveninghousebooks.com/product/amer...

America’s Most Gothic: Haunted History Stranger than Fiction (Signed Copies) - Evening House Books

From the Bram Stoker nominated author team who penned A Haunted History of Invisible Women, the first book of its kind to investigate gothic tropes that define American lore. Here is […]

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Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 3h

Excellent event at @eveninghouse.bsky.social with @leannareneehieber.bsky.social! I’m excited to read America’s Most Gothic, and I’ll definitely head back to downtown Buffalo when I need a new read.

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Evening House Books @eveninghouse.bsky.social · 3h

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Leanna Renee Hieber @leannareneehieber.bsky.social · 12h

HUGS!!!! Thanks!!! You've been alongside me this whole publishing journey, you know how much this means, I appreciate you so much!

Leanna Renee Hieber @leannareneehieber.bsky.social · 12h

Dearest Buffalo, NY! Tonight!
Let's talk Gothic tropes and Ghost Stories! They have A LOT in common and I have THOUGHTS for you!
(and my own personal ghost stories to share)
Let's go!!! 👻

Evening House Books @eveninghouse.bsky.social · 2d

REMINDER:
This Thursday night in Downtown Buffalo, we've got a book signing & literary chat with @leannareneehieber.bsky.social for AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC! Come hang out, grab a book and set your October up right with gothic history & good vibes:
eveninghousebooks.com/event/leanna...

Leanna Renee Hieber Book Signing & Author Talk - Evening House Books

Come hear from haunted NYC guide and historian Leanna Renee Hieber, who will be discussing her latest nonfiction title, AMERICA’S MOST GOTHIC: HAUNTED HISTORY STRANGER THAN FICTION. […]

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Leanna Renee Hieber @leannareneehieber.bsky.social · 12h

Thank you, lovely! I hope we get to panel together again next StokerCon, you rock!

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Leanna Renee Hieber @leannareneehieber.bsky.social · 12h

More signed copies of AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC via the beloved @allshewrotebks.bsky.social & @wickedgoodbooks.bsky.social in MA, the great @heartleafbooks.bsky.social in RI, and TONIGHT, live & in-person awesome @eveninghouse.bsky.social in Buffalo, NY! TOMORROW I'll be @aadl.org in Ann Arbor, MI! 👻

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Leanna Renee Hieber @leannareneehieber.bsky.social · 12h

Thank you, friend!

Leanna Renee Hieber @leannareneehieber.bsky.social · 12h

Signed copies of AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC, our heartfelt (and now USA Today Bestselling!) book about ghost lore in relation to the tropes of Gothic literature are available via the following beloved independent bookstores: @astoriabookshop.bsky.social @wordbookstores.bsky.social Brooklyn (continued)

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Leanna Renee Hieber @leannareneehieber.bsky.social · 12h

Thank you for the 🖤🖤🖤, we appreciate it so much!

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Leanna Renee Hieber @leannareneehieber.bsky.social · 12h

You're the best!! Thank you for all your support, signal-boosting and for reviewing the book too! 🖤👻🖤

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Rebecca Stone Gordon @meanlouise.bsky.social · 16h

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Leanna Renee Hieber @leannareneehieber.bsky.social · 1d

AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC: HAUNTED HISTORY STRANGER THAN FICTION is an INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER!!! I'm SO GRATEFUL! Could not be more thrilled about this, I'm physically woozy with joy! Thank you to my co-author Andrea Janes of @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social & our @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social team!