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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 9h

Did you catch the new #SpookySpotlight yet?

Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 14h

#Horror fans
it's #SpookySpotlight time! This week I'm featuring two stories by @scribblerjohnny.bsky.social and @kqwatson.bsky.social that mix humor with terror.

Got artwork or a story of your own that fits the theme? Feel free to share it in the comments!

#artshare #bookshare
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Spooky Spotlight graphic featuring a laughing clown (art by Susanne Schmidt).
Die Laughing - Horror with a sense of humor
featuring stories by K.Q. Watson and Scribbler Johnny

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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 14h

Want more books by indie authors, especially some hidden gems that are easy to miss? Check out the Under-Rated Books Bundle itch.io/b/3305/under....

My Strawberry Circle books are on sale until the 31st. itch.io/s/159971/str...

And mark your calendars, because a Halloween flash sale is coming!

Happy Halloween flash sale for just $9.99 showing the covers of 28 books.

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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 14h

A big THANK YOU to both authors for letting me feature their work.

Creators: If you have some stuff stuff of your own to show off, share it below and I'll try to give you a boost if I can.

Want to be featured? Spots are open for December: forms.gle/uXBzMcqbYxAw...

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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 14h

Our second story, Full Throttle Moon is a black magic werewolf story by @scribblerjohnny.bsky.social. Full Throttle Moon is available for free on inkitt.com/stories/1395....
Read on for a short interview.

A HUMOROUS HOMAGE TO THE SATANIC PANIC.
Meet author Scribbler Johnny @scribblerjohnny.bsky.social and his story Full Throttle Moon!
The Cactus Patch Kids are a group of bisexual, black magic werewolf bikers. Tasked by the dark lord to ride to Fort Huachuca and dance atop the hill before the New Moon to renew their pact and bond to the dark forces and each other.
Full Throttle Moon is intended for mature audiences.
Read Full Throttle Moon for free at https://www.inkitt.com/stories/1395500
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: SCRIBBLER JOHNNY
Q: Who are your biggest influences?
A: Rumiko Takahashi and Stephen King probably.

Q:What horror movie was the last one to scare you, and why?
A: Sweet Home. It seems a bit silly at first, but it gets really into that grueling horror like Evil Dead, and with very effective special effects.

Q: Favorite snack to go with a horror movie?
A: Chocolate!

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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 14h

Want to know more about the inspirations behind Wheelchair Seating for the Apocalypse?Check out this week's #authorinterview. K.Q. Watson talks favorite horror movies, underappreciated books, and Canadian movie snacks.

Meet author K. Q. Watson kqwatson.bsky.social and her book Wheelchair Seating for the Apocalypse!
Q: What do you love about horror?
A: I love how horror explores dark and twisted things, and sometimes finds humanity or understanding in them. Or sometimes it's apologetically vile.

Q: Who are your biggest influences?
A: Two of my favourite movies are Jacob's Ladder (1990's one) and SEVEN. The aesthetics of those movies are just perfect. I'm also really inspired by HR Giger, Joel-Peter Witkin, and the Silent Hill video games.

Q: What horror movie was the last one to scare you, and why?
A: Alien Romulus I think. I actually don't watch many horror movies. I really loved Sinners but I wouldn't call it scary. Also, Cats.

Q: What horror book/creator is seriously underappreciated and why do you love them?
A: I feel like I'm the only person who enjoyed Cassandra Khaw's The Salt Grows Heavy. It's very lyrical and purple prose but it's genuinely disturbing and I absolutely loved it.

Q: Favorite snack to go with a horror movie?
A: My favourite snack to ever snack for any occasion is Hawkin's Cheezies because Canadians gonna Canadian, but if I'm in a theatre or something, popcorn with Maltesers mixed in.

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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 14h

First up, Wheelchair Seating for the Apocalypse by @kqwatson.bsky.social. If you're tired of heroes running from zombie hordes, and saving themselves with daring climbs from balconies or fire escapes, this might be the story for you.

Get the book here: books2read.com/wheelchairse...

Sometimes it's empowering to choose not to fight.
Meet author K. Q. Watson kqwatson.bsky.social and her book Wheelchair Seating for the Apocalypse!
A zombie uprising meets a wheelchair-bound main character who must come to terms with the end of her world, alone in her apartment with cookie dough, no working television, and plenty of despair.
Wheelchair Seating for the Apocalypse is a story for all those who are tired of seeing the creepy kids, strong dudes and hot chicks populate every horror story.
Content warning: Gore and self-harm.
Buy Wheelchair Seating for the Apocalypse at https://books2read.com/wheelchairseating

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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 14h

#Horror fans
it's #SpookySpotlight time! This week I'm featuring two stories by @scribblerjohnny.bsky.social and @kqwatson.bsky.social that mix humor with terror.

Got artwork or a story of your own that fits the theme? Feel free to share it in the comments!

#artshare #bookshare
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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 17h

Tired of being recommended the same 10 books? The Under-Rated bundle is here to bring you tons of hidden gems.

itch.io/b/3305/under...

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Itch.io under-rated bundle Oct 9th to 13th
Bringing attention to the best books you've never heard of.

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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 19h

Don't miss out.

Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 2d

Tired of being recommended the same 10 books? The Under-Rated bundle is here to bring you tons of hidden gems.

itch.io/b/3305/under...

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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 23h

A new #SpookySpotlight will drop at 6pm CET. This week's theme is horror with a sense of humor. So, horror creators, if you've got something you'd like to #share, a book link, art work, etc. be sure to drop it in the Spotlight's comments and I'll give you a boost.

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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Rotten Roots follows graveyard keeper Sven and his ghost dog Fi when they investigate why the faces of the dead are sprouting on the cemetery trees.
It's suitable for adults and this review even calls it a perfect kickoff to spooky season:
www.readindiefantasy.com/book-recomme...

Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Bad Grains & Whiteout are suitable for readers age 8+ as well as adults. Both follow 11-year-old Jo, who has to rescue her older brother from an ancient evil that lives under the fields of her German hometown.

Here's a glowing review in case you need it: mibookreviews.wordpress.com/2023/10/11/b...

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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Just a small reminder to all fans of spooky stuff that isn't super scary: You can get my Strawberry Circle books as a bundle for $5 on itch until Oct. 31st. 🎃

itch.io/s/159971/str...

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Strawberry Circle Spooky Season Bundle by Susanne Schmidt

A bundle by Susanne Schmidt, $4.99 for Bad Grains (The Order of the Strawberry Circle Book 1), Whiteout (The Order of the Strawberry Circle Book 2), Rotten Roots

itch.io

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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 1d

I feel this. I can't put up any decorations this year because the landlord has scheduled major renovations at exactly Halloween and it's just so sad. 🫠

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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Did I mention yet? Someone here recommended Dead Talents Society as a horror movie to watch alongside the excellent Exhuma. I did finally get around to it and I loved, loved, loved it. This is THE horror movie to watch with friends (who don't mind subtitles).

a man sits on a chair in a large room with a speaker on the floor

Alt: a man sits on a chair in a large room with a speaker on the floor A woman doing a creepy horror walk on all fours rushes by.

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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Have you heard of the Under-Rated Bundle yet? 63 hidden book gems for just $38. Don't wait, get them now before they drop off the radar once again.

itch.io/b/3305/under...

No, seriously, get it now, or you'll be stuck with all the authors and books you already know.😅

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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Wild wine has completely overgrown this nearby building. In the summer it hums ominously with scores of wasps and bees. But it's grown quiet now. I was hoping for a sunny day to catch these beautiful colors, but that's not happening, so here goes anyway...

#autumnvibes #bloomscrolling

The wall of a warehouse overgrown with wild wine that is showing autumn colors.

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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Have you heard of the Under-Rated Bundle yet? 63 hidden book gems for just $38. Don't wait, get them now before they drop off the radar once again.

itch.io/b/3305/under...

No, seriously, get it now, or you'll be stuck with all the authors and books you already know.😅

👀 📚 💙

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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 2d

Tired of being recommended the same 10 books? The Under-Rated bundle is here to bring you tons of hidden gems.

itch.io/b/3305/under...

📦 📚 💙

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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 2d

Tired of being recommended the same 10 books? The Under-Rated bundle is here to bring you tons of hidden gems.

itch.io/b/3305/under...

📦 📚 💙

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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Wallpaper is the worst.

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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 4d

The other day, someone found out I'm a writer and asked me if I write "real" books, and idk what that means?
What's a not-real book? Not trad-pubbed? Not available in the bookstore down the road? Or was it meant as novel-length vs. short stories?

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Alan K. Dell @alankdell.bsky.social · 7d

Man, If I can't fuckin sell my spooky book during spooky season wtf am I even doing? 😂

Alan K. Dell @alankdell.bsky.social · 8d

Grab a new Event Horizon-inspired cosmic horror for #SpookySeason 🎃

A rescue mission to a stranded starship turns into a nightmare for Helene Cross and her crew when their minds are ensnared by an entity from beyond the stars.

books2read.com/thego...
alankdell.itch.io/th...

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Tablet mockup of The God Sun on the right in front of a space background of an ominous red dwarf star. On the right are selected review extracts. The text reads: “Brutal, bloody, and disturbing”, “Brilliant read. Well written. 100% recommended”, and “It had that creeping discomfort I’ve come to expect from space sci-fi stories that lean towards the dark side”. Underneath the book, the text reads: “Available widely. Books2read.com/thegodsun.”

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Susanne Schmidt @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social · 8d

A recommendation for Rotten Roots! (Also, the first time I've been called someone's favorite horror author. That feels like a major milestone. Thank you, Nils!)

Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 8d

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Hey all, Nils here.
Apparently, spooky season is upon us, and I want to kick it off by sharing my thoughts on a short story by my favourite horror author, Rotten Roots, by @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social

www.readindiefantasy.com/book-recomme...

Banner image for the Book Recommendation of Rotten Roots. The banner has the cover of the book on top of a very grainy, monochrome image of some book shelves.

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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 9d

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