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Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · 14h

Happy Halloween! My film recommendation for tonight is Late Night with the Devil - I only got to watch the first half last night but can't wait to finish it later. Totally original, properly creepy...😱

What are you watching tonight?

Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · 1d

Take a walk around Ightham Mote, the ancient Kent manor that inspired Bramley in The Boy in the Burgundy Hood. Notice the scratched symbols above a fireplace, intended to ward off witches? And, in the Butler's Pantry, a glimpse of the ghostly boy himself 👻
Now just 99p/99c, perfect for Halloween! 🎃

Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · 3d

Looking for the perfect Halloween read? Step into the wintry streets of London with The Woman in the Widow’s Lace, the latest standalone in The Ghosts of Alice series:
“An almost Sherlock Holmes atmosphere despite being set in current times”
“The ghost was really scary”
“Perfect for Halloween!”🎃

Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · 4d

Last night's watch (I know, I'm always late to the party... 😉)

In 3 words? Sumptuous Gothic Masterpiece

Have you seen?

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Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · 6d

Need a haunting series for Halloween? The Ghosts of Alice has 5 chilling tales:

“Each a standalone masterpiece, original & terrifying”
“Blends the shivery beauty of traditional ghost storytelling with a contemporary point of view”
“I’ve read all the Alice books now, just bloody good ghost stories”

Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · 12d

Proof arrived! Now for the final checks...📚👻

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WriteStats @writestats.bsky.social · 17d

Are you on the right platform for your readers?
YA → TikTok
Nonfiction → LinkedIn
Thrillers → Goodreads/Facebook
Fantasy → Discord/Reddit

Full breakdown 👉

Best Platforms for Authors to Engage with Readers in 2026

Discover the best platforms for authors to engage with readers in 2026. Learn practical tips, stats, and strategies to grow your audience.

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Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · 19d

Here it is - the cover of my new Christmas ghost story, The Old Man of the Black, coming early November! 🎄👻

What do you think?

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Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · 22d

🎉 This ghost story - the one I once wondered how I’d even write - has just passed 400 ratings on Amazon!

Huge thanks to everyone who downloaded The Boy in the Burgundy Hood during its recent promo, and an even bigger shoutout to those who rated or reviewed it.

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Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · 25d

Today's the last day to grab Alice and the Devil for just $1.99 / £1.99 on Kindle!

‘Yes, I can see ghosts,’ she said.
‘That’s why she told me to come here. Because you can help us. You can help grandad and me. You can help us defeat him.’
‘Him?’
‘Yes, him. The Devil.’

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Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · 26d

Today (Sun) is your last chance to grab The Girl in the Ivory Dress for 99p/99c on Kindle. One of my most popular ghost stories, readers say:
✨“Impossible to put down”
🕯️“Plenty of creepy twists & turns”
🌫️“A master of atmosphere & suspense”
👁️“Made my spine tingle”
📖“I absolutely devoured this book”

Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · 27d

Fabulous day today in the Surrey Hills!

Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · 28d

Last chance alert!

Today’s the final day to grab The Woman in the Widow’s Lace at its launch price of £1.99/$2.99, rising to £2.99/$3.99 tomorrow (Sat).

If you love a chilling ghost story steeped in wintry London atmosphere & spectral menace… this one’s for you. Available on Amazon - link in bio

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Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · 29d

“Perfect reading for a winter’s evening”
“Top marks again for the pace and ingenuity of this exciting series. Highly recommended”

The first reviews of The Woman in the Widow’s Lace are in - and they’re glowing✨

Still available at the introductory price of £1.99/$2.99 on Kindle, or read free on KU!

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Film Updates @thefilmupdates.bsky.social · Oct 1

The official trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s ‘FRANKENSTEIN’ starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz.

In select theaters October 17, on Netflix November 7.

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Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · Oct 1

Thrilled to see The Boy in the Burgundy Hood hit #1 in spooky categories in the US, UK & beyond during its free promo!

It’s currently at #9 in the entire Kindle Free store in the UK & #30 in the whole US store. Grab your copy now - and scroll the images for other discounts on The Ghosts of Alice!

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Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · Sep 30

They say you should try everything once...

My first copies of The Woman in the Widow's Lace arrived so I thought I'd share my first unboxing video (it's a thing, you know 👻)

If you want a spooky read for October the paperback is available on Amazon - or get it on Kindle for £1.99/$2.99 til Friday

Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · Sep 29

To mark the release of The Woman in the Widow’s Lace I’m offering limited-time deals on:

The Boy in the Burgundy Hood — FREE 😱

The Girl in the Ivory Dress—just 99p / 99c (was £2.99 / $3.99) 😮

Don’t miss the introductory offer on The Woman in the Widow’s Lace—£1.99 / $2.99 (£2.99 / $3.99 from Sat)

Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · Sep 27

A short reading from my latest ghost story, The Woman in the Widow's Lace. Alice has joined a touring psychic show and sees a ghost in the theatre - but the woman who he's come with is none too keen on the attention...

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Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · Sep 26

The Woman in the Widow's Lace is out now!
Set in the sprawling streets of London, Alice's latest mystery will test her to her limits as she encounters a harrowing ghost in an old bookshop - what does the mysterious woman in widow's lace want from her?
Launch price £1.99/$2.99 on Kindle, 1 week only!

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Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · Sep 25

Just so you know... The Woman in the Widow's Lace is OUT TOMORROW! 😱

#ghoststories

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Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · Sep 24

Cor blimey - literary legend Pat Barker loves my work and wants to connect! This must be auspicious, just two days before the release of my next book. 😮

What's that you say? What do you mean? Of course it's her...

Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · Sep 20

The mysteries of proofing...

Every time I read a proof I find unusual things have happened - but this is one of the strangest of all! For about 10 pages Alice's name is replaced by 'I'.

Answers on a postcard please...📚👻

#ghoststories

Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · Sep 19

Guess I shouldn't be smiling when someone creepy as this enters the house...

The proof is here, which means a few minor last minute edits. I'm aiming to publish next Friday, keep an eye out for the introductory price offer!

#ghoststories

Steve Griffin @stevegriffin.bsky.social · Sep 16

And here it is...

The next book in The Ghosts of Alice - Woman in the Widow's Lace - will be out at the start of October (if not before!), in good time for spooky season! 😱