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Vanessa Perry
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Read Chapter 1 of my dark fantasy for free: https://vpwrites.kit.com/chapter1

I write dark, mythic fantasy that contemplates identity, empathy, & belonging.
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vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social
Been dealing with my autoimmune shit, so unimportant tasks are not only deprioritized but completely forgotten. That includes socializing.

But today’s horror chat was great (as always).

The thoughtfulness, humor, reminiscing, vulnerability… it was really nice.
December 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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stevewestenra.bsky.social
#Horrorwriterschat Q2:

So many things! I think, in the spirit of both Matt & the chat, so much of it comes down to community and friendship. There's a lot the genre *does* and allows us to explore, but fundamentally, like most human art, it's about sharing with one another and expressing something
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 1d
#HorrorWritersChat Q2
This is one of Matt’s favourite questions to ask us:

What does horror mean to you?
Question Two. What does horror mean to you? Quote post and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat - Please like, share, and comment on other posts. No links or covers, save the self promo for the outro - Background image: a single lit candle. The image has a purple filter.
December 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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abigailtaylor.bsky.social
My dream is to be able to pay rent 😅 but also have my characters & situations feel real & authentic to the readers. Like if they can come out on the other side feeling as though they can defeat their own monsters, that would be amazing.

#HorrorWritersChat
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 1d
#HorrorWritersChat Q3

This one is going to be hard.

One of the last things Matt asked us at Horror Writers Chat was to share a horror writing related dream.

This can be;
> an actual dream that inspired you.
> a dream you have for your writing career.

Interpret this any way you’d like.
Question Three. Share a horror writing related dream. Interpret this in any way you’d like. Quote post and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat - Please like, share, and comment on other posts. No links or covers, save the self promo for the outro - Background image: a single lit candle. The image has a purple filter.
December 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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ramiungarwriter.bsky.social
Thanks Mary. #HorrorWritersChat, I wrote this blog post in memory of Matt. I hope you'll take the time to look at it and maybe look at Matt's books as well.
ramiungarthewriter.com/2025/11/30/a...
A Tribute to a Friend Who Passed Away
A yahrtzeit candle. In my faith, they’re used to memorialize those who have passed on. I lost a friend yesterday. I first met MG Mason, known to his friends at Matt, on Twitter. He was runnin…
ramiungarthewriter.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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roseblack2222.bsky.social
the transition period going from Thanksgiving to Christmas in the US. You can find that below. The second thing is our Thirstday chat which is being held tomorrow. Anyone can participate as long as they are subscribed to us. The rules are on our About page.

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They Came After Thanksgiving Dinner!
For 11/27/25 Thanksgiving Thirstday prompt "After the meal"
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December 3, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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michelleheller.bsky.social
Great chat this week. Matt will be sorely missed.

No wins yet, but I'm always happy to promote my work! Paperbacks and eBooks in my linktree.

So far I only have two titles, but I'm working on 2-3 more simultaneously (I am insane)

linktr.ee/Michelle_Hel...
An infographic of my current titles: The Worst Summer of My Life which is described as "Evil Dead meets Clerks" and SOUR DOE, described as "Slither meets Field of Dreams"
December 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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vivalavivian.bsky.social
My collection is out now. Lots of goodies in there, if you like horror, iiiiiit's in there, along with some tamed down horror. You can skip the gory stuff if you gotta. Anyway, if you do read it, I hope you enjoy. Thank you. x

mybook.to/AllsWell
All's Well That Ends Well
Read it now
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December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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thatwilliambeck.bsky.social
For promoting, I feel like tonight I have to go with the story that started it all for me. The one Matt encouraged me to see through to publishing; A Survivor's Eye.

Thank you Matt, for everything.

books2read.com/b/mZqWwD
Promo image for A Survivor's Eye depicting the cover (a pale and haunted face, bleached of humanity, drowning in a sea of smoke. Two desperate handprints pressed against the whites of their eyes, trying to escape), on a tablet which itself hovers above thick blue smoke. The accompanying text reads; "There's more to life than survival. Available now"
December 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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lhardingwrites.bsky.social
By the Blood

Ursula's new governor, the mysterious Fr Marcellus, must defend her from accusations of vampirism. He knows they're false. He should know - he's a vampire himself. But the stakes soon rise when the undead also take interest in Ursula.

💙📚 #booksky

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By the Blood - Lawrence Harding's Ko-fi Shop
When Fr. Marcellus becomes governer of a nocturnal child with a strange aversion to the sun, he knows the locals will draw the obvious conclusions. Bu...
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September 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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vampireantihero.com
Thanks, Mary!

Lemon Balm is my only release for now.
Where to get it: www.vampireantihero.com/the-night-garden/lemon-balm
First chapter: www.vampireantihero.com/short-storie...

I also have merch in my site's store, and extra content on Patreon - www.patreon.com/3922566/join

#HorrorWritersChat
Tales From The Night Garden 1 — Artemis Quinn // VampireAntihero
www.vampireantihero.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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vivalavivian.bsky.social
First, let's share this because we are all here because of Matt. I hope he is writing something epic in another realm. 🕯️

www.justgiving.com/page/mattmas...
Fundraiser in Memory of Matt Mason for Macmillan Cancer Support
Help Louise Willingham raise money to support Macmillan Cancer Support
www.justgiving.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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moonlitwriting.bsky.social
Thanks for hosting this 🖤

I have to give a shout out to Matt's work. He was such a creative writer and I can't recommend checking out his books enough #HorrorWritersChat #booksky
Books by MG Mason: All Quiet on The Terraces, a moving, feel-good ghost story The Christmas Goblin, a middle grade festive fairy tale Books by MG Mason: Phobetor's Children, a sci-fi horror set in ancient Rome Dead Lock: a dystopian zombie thriller The Shadows of Cathedral Lane: paranormal mystery (Salmonweird spin off but works as a standalone) Spooky Salmonweird: ghost stories from different historical eras (Salmonweird spin off but works as a standalone) Books by MG Mason: 3 gothic short stories, all set in different eras: . Angel's Mass (Medieval) . The Residents of James Hotel (1970s) . The Small Bronze Carriage On The Mantlepiece (1800s) Books by MG Mason: Salmonweird, A Salmonweird Sleighing and Studio Salmonweird: a series of cosy murder mysteries set in a ghost village
December 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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greethewriter.bsky.social
Thank you for organising this week, Mary. And thank you all for joining - I know Matt would have loved your answers this week. 💝

Before I promote anything of my own, first, the Macmillan charity that has been raised in Matt's honour. www.justgiving.com/page/mattmas...

#HorrorWritersChat
Fundraiser in Memory of Matt Mason for Macmillan Cancer Support
Help Louise Willingham raise money to support Macmillan Cancer Support
www.justgiving.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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marywyrd.bsky.social
HORROR SUBMISSIONS OPEN 🔥

An anthology to honour the creator of #HorrorWritersChat, Matt aka MG Mason, is in the works.

Theme: CAMPFIRE HORROR FOR ADULTS
Deadline: December 31st, 2025

See attached FAQ for details

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Please direct questions about this anthology to
@thatwilliambeck.bsky.social
Horror Writers Chat. Charity Anthology. Frequently Asked Questions. Deadline for submissions? December 31st 2025. Theme? Campfire Horror For Adults. Wordcount? 500 to 7000 words. Where to submit? email thatwilliambeck at gmail dot com Payment for submissions? None. This is for charity. Where do the royalties go? Outside of any production cost for the physical books, all proceeds will be donated to the charity Macmillan, as requested by author MG Mason (Matt Mason). Black Cat Reading, the publisher owned by William Beck, will provide the ISBN at no additional cost. Will I retain the rights to my work? Your work is your work. Any stories published in this anthology are published exclusively with it for a period of 12 months from the publication date. After that, all publishing rights revert back to the individual author who can then publish their story elsewhere. When will the book be published? To be confirmed. If you have further questions, please email thatwilliambeck at gmail dot com or send him a DM on bluesky @thatwilliambeck - background image of very tall trees towering over two figures sitting around a campfire.
December 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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mhurban.bsky.social
Thank you #HorrorWritersChat, and thank you, Matt for bringing us all together ❤️ We will miss you.
Free promos for this week
FREE Yuletide Terror
books.bookfunnel.com/midnightwhis...
Stories for All
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ALL THINGS CREEPY
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December 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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frolicpress.bsky.social
My press debuts with a very special edition of a classic (see my pinned post).
'Blood Garlands' —my new collection of short fiction—is out late 2026.
I'd like to recommend 'We Are Always Tender with Our Dead' by @ericlarocca.bsky.social . A beautiful and terrible new masterpiece.

#HorrorWritersChat
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 1d
Thank you so much for joining us for #HorrorWritersChat

I appreciate all the lovely answers...

Now it’s time to share your latest horror writer wins, news, sales, promos or horror creations you love and recommend.

Please like and reshare each other's promos.
That’s it for this week! There is no algorithm here, so visibility depends on engagement with others. Answer the questions, use the hashtag, share other writer’s stuff and comment on their posts. FINALLY! Have you got something to share, sell or shout about? Now’s your chance! Share those promos and links now. #HorrorWritersChat - Background image: a single lit candle. The image has a purple filter.
December 3, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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amandamblake.bsky.social
I missed the Thanksgiving Week because I had to work on Wednesday so I wouldn't have to on Thursday, but my Thanksgiving horror novel QUESTION NOT MY SALT is short, mean, a little funny, a little flirty, and a lot gross.

geni.us/Question
Do not add spice. Do not ask for seconds. Do not question Mother. Eat what you are given and be thankful. Cover of QUESTION NOT MY SALT and autumn graphics of cooked turkey, a live turkey with pumpkin pie, and pumpkin with vines.
December 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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vivalavivian.bsky.social
To Matt.

www.justgiving.com/page/mattmas...
December 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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thebeird.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat

Thanks Mary, couldn't have been easy to do but you did great

I'll leave ye all with my latest, KILLER KAGAMI

Talk about venting, this book got you covered

AN ADULT FILM STAR IS FOUND UNALIVED ON A SPACE STATION.

HILARITY ENSUES!!!

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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martinshannon.bsky.social
I'll leave you with this possibly true conversation with Matt, #horrorwriterschat..
"Martin..."
"Shhh. Remember when you found the holy grail and used it to save Sean Connery?"
"I didn't do--"
"Yup, and that time you stopped the T-1000 from killing John Conner?"
"I... I was kinda bad ass."
"Always."
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 1d
Thank you so much for joining us for #HorrorWritersChat

I appreciate all the lovely answers...

Now it’s time to share your latest horror writer wins, news, sales, promos or horror creations you love and recommend.

Please like and reshare each other's promos.
That’s it for this week! There is no algorithm here, so visibility depends on engagement with others. Answer the questions, use the hashtag, share other writer’s stuff and comment on their posts. FINALLY! Have you got something to share, sell or shout about? Now’s your chance! Share those promos and links now. #HorrorWritersChat - Background image: a single lit candle. The image has a purple filter.
December 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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jezconolly.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat

My book CAPTURE SPIRAL is available for preorder.

Capture Spiral is a user's guide for a night gallery of childhood-origin neuroses, and a celebration of the "great escape" we call imagination." (Stephen ‘Ghostwatch’ Volk)

temporalboundary.bigcartel.com/product/capt...
December 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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dracuniversal.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat I'm not sure if I'm the right person to do this, but I can't imagine a better way to remember Matt than through his work. So, for anyone who hasn't yet, check it out: mgmasoncreative.com/all-my-books/
December 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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samanthabwriter.bsky.social
Thanks again to Matt who brought us all together in #HorrorWritersChat

My first indie horror in debuted in October, and I could use reviews. Check out my collection of weird suburban horror stories, all set in a neighborhood suspiciously similar to the one I live in: books2read.com/ShadowHill
Book cover for Stories from Shadow Hill. Red text on a photo-realistic background showing a suburban neighborhood under a stormy sky with lightning.
December 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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artsyems.bsky.social
Thank you for hosting tonight Mary. It couldn't have been easy holding such a heavy session for many of us but it's been lovely remembering Matt tonight.

I never got to finish The House on Finvoy Road 2nd edition for Matt to read, but I will continue it in his memory ❤️‍🩹

#HorrorWritersChat
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 1d
Thank you so much for joining us for #HorrorWritersChat

I appreciate all the lovely answers...

Now it’s time to share your latest horror writer wins, news, sales, promos or horror creations you love and recommend.

Please like and reshare each other's promos.
That’s it for this week! There is no algorithm here, so visibility depends on engagement with others. Answer the questions, use the hashtag, share other writer’s stuff and comment on their posts. FINALLY! Have you got something to share, sell or shout about? Now’s your chance! Share those promos and links now. #HorrorWritersChat - Background image: a single lit candle. The image has a purple filter.
December 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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vivalavivian.bsky.social
Writing is hard sometimes. Getting published is even harder. I did it and I hope maybe some of you check out my first collection. Thank you. xx

#HorrorWritersChat

mybook.to/AllsWell
December 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM