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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 11h

Get along to the great annual Manchester horror film fest Grimmfest over this weekend (happening now) if you want to catch some fresh films from new filmmakers and more.

Ken Talbot @kendomustdie.bsky.social · 9d

An extra large helping of horror, as we cover some of the best releases from this year's Grimmfest!

We look at the history of the festival and interview the filmmakers behind Frankie Maniac Woman, Wormtown and Landlord.

#horrorsky
#horror
#horrormovies
#podcasts

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Infested Publishing @infestedpublishing.bsky.social · 4d

Image by @cutfingers.bsky.social #writingcommunity

$Poster features a fractured skull and a chain link border. Micro publisher of weird fiction aiming to amplify working class voices in the face of corruption. www.infestedpublishing.com$

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 2d

We're in October- what's been scaring you? (Besides Trump or Reform/far-right bigots...)
New films/books/other

James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 2d

Had a great time seeing some epic prog metal from Blood Incantation, who played their new acclaimed 70s prog inspired album in full (Very Floyd/Tangerine Dream/ELP) along with the great dark psychedelic doom soundscapes of Oranssi Pazuzzi and Sijiin with their more regular trad/death metal tunes.

James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 3d

You still need fear fiction for the countdown to Halloween 2025?
Yeah, my books are out there in the world. Witches, demons, ghosts and more feature...
Find them at amazon, Barnes&Noble or even actual real and indie bookshops near you now. Paper & ebook.

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 3d

Ah, I'm missing Lady Gaga here in Manchester. Bad decision. Would love to see her live. Maybe next time. I'm a little monster too, Lady! @ladygaganow.net
Right in Spooktober spooky month too.
Are you seeing her this week/this tour?

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Brandon Grafius @bgrafius.bsky.social · Mar 6

Check this out! My new trade book from Morehouse Publishing is up for pre-order, releasing October 13. Pre-orders can make a huge difference as to whether a title gets picked up or not. I'm really excited to share this new work. www.churchpublishing.org/scaredbytheb...

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 6d

We don't want fascism in the UK, you don't want it in the U.S.A.
Unite with love over hate, division, greed and corruption.

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 6d

I believe that we are many,
And I believe that they are few.

Cristian Farias @cristianfarias.com · 6d

This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...

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Cristian Farias @cristianfarias.com · 6d

This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 6d

Yes, same here. Not the first horror I read but with his literary style I can return over and over and still be satisfied. First I read Weaveworld near the end of highschool-blew my mind. Then later Damnation Game, Books Of Blood, then all the rest.

James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 6d

A happy birthday to the legendary Mr. Clive Barker. Huge influence on my own creative output.
Will be reading some Books Of Blood today.
If you're a fan, which of his books/films/artworks do you love most?

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 6d

Interesting... :)

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 6d

Can't say it's great to see Elon promoting far-right fascism as a great and 'normal' thing on his X place...millionaire grifting, got ta love it.

James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 10d

The tv remote?

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 10d

Here we are in horror month.
Are you set to read certain books or watch specific horror movies in the weeks ahead?
any you haven't read or seen before?
or returning to old classics or personal favourites?

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 10d

Manufacturers/Companies these days probably thinking about the cost & expensive of lots of intricate details and materials but that sometimes made much more fun and memorable. The magnets were great for space imagination.
(I guess also health&safety standards now too)

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 10d

We are in October. Let's get into the fear fiction and here are 4 of my own in the sleepless night leading up to Halloween-if you dare...
amazon, Barnes&Noble or even from real and local indie bookshops now. Paperback/ebook

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 10d

And in this way (among others) horror is beautiful.

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 10d

Oh my word, what a blast from the past! SO cool back in the day.

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 10d

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 17d

As usual, the U.S. (convicted felon) Prez is a jackass. Along with RJFK Jr.

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 17d

My latest (folk) horror novel The Briggar Stone was published almost one year ago. If you want a tale of mysterious deaths, rituals, creatures and more try this for the weeks leading up to Halloween...
Amazon, Barnes&Noble or even real bookshops near you now.

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 20d

Best Halloween merch or display you've seen so far?
come on, cheer me up with this...

James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 20d

I'm seeing more Christmas than Halloween when I'm out and about folks. This is wrong. Almost one month until Halloween, get it everywhere, come on shops! Spook it all up!
(Bookshops I'm looking right at you first...)

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 20d

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