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Victor De Anda

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Writer of crime fiction, horror, and weird stuff. Movie freak and music geek. Literary slutizen.

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Victor De Anda @victordeanda.bsky.social · 11d

Honored to remind you that my story BAD MAN DOWN pubbed by The Yard: Crime Blog has made it into BAMS 2025 edited by @stephcha.bsky.social & @donwinslow.bsky.social from
@marinerbooks.bsky.social
Preorder your copy today: bit.ly/4drzg5P

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Zakariah Johnson 🪕 @zakariah.bsky.social · 1d

This week I read an anthology I was blessed enough to be in: ON FIRE AND UNDER WATER: A CLIMATE CHANGE CRIME FICTION ANTHOLOGY. Stories focus on the fact that the disaster isn't coming, it's here. Features a who's who of award-winning indie crime writers.
www.rockandahardplacemag.com/on-fire-and-...

Cover of the book paired with an author photo of contributor Zakariah Johnson.

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Victor De Anda @victordeanda.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: Safety is an illusion. Read the whole story here: bit.ly/3VoQw3k

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Rock and a Hard Place @rhppress.bsky.social · 1d

NOW AVAILABLE: Some say the world will end in fire or flood. 15 short stories from some of the best crime fiction writers today, including @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social Order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK

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Victor De Anda @victordeanda.bsky.social · 2d

ICYMI: Always read the fine print before accepting a new job. Find the rest of my story here: bit.ly/47ckjkr

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Victor De Anda @victordeanda.bsky.social · 2d

Catch up on the BAMS '25 series from Cold Caller Magazine: coldcallermag.substack.com/p/bams-25-me...

BAMS '25: Meet Meagan Lucas

Part 1 of the 'Best American' Interview Series

coldcallermag.substack.com

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Victor De Anda @victordeanda.bsky.social · 2d

"Dance the Night Away" by Van Halen

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Amber Sparks @ambersparks.bsky.social · 2d

Going on tour next week! Come say hi please don’t make me read to myself and that one guy who’s actually got earbuds in

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Gemma Amor @manylittlewords.bsky.social · 2d

My hands are shaking a little as I type this but...ITCH! IS OUT TODAY!!

I'm finally a big 5 published author!

Feminist, formication folk horror with creepy crawlies, ancient traditions, unsolved murders, weird processions, masks, an old pub and an excellent dog.

www.hachette.co.uk/titles/gemma...

Gemma Amor dressed in pink holding a copy of ITCH!

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Victor De Anda @victordeanda.bsky.social · 3d

ICYMI: Ahuizotl is waiting for you. Part of the @darkwaterspodcast.bsky.social
Vol. 2 collection. Read the full story here: bit.ly/48Vhjwf #darkfiction

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Lawrence Allan @writelarrywrite.lawrenceallanwrites.com · 3d

Need a great weekend read? Love mystery with a dash of humor? Try a Jimmy Cooper mystery. Get it where you get your books!

#mysterybooks #booksky #privatedetective #indieauthor

books2read.com/GFY

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K.C. Mead-Brewer @kcmeadbrewer.com · 3d

I've been working on two different long-form projects this year, but just know that if you're ever interested in bringing on a genre reader or class speaker etc, I am HERE & super game to discuss short stories forever!

if you've read my work, this is probably the big one:

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 4d

This October marks the 20th anniversary of the publication of Octavia Butler’s final book.

We spoke with a librarian at @lapubliclibrary.bsky.social's Octavia Lab about the prophetic nature of Butler’s work.  

🎥: @marinamasako.bsky.social

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Victor De Anda @victordeanda.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks, Beau! Honored to be part of a stellar ToC in MYOPIC DUPLICITY. Like what you hear? Buy the ebook or audiobook today: amzn.to/3HSLycg

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 5d

Hey, it’s #MondayReads time! Think of it like a key party, but you know, with books! Retweet this tweet & tell us what you want retweeted. Me, I’m going on an adventure. I’m also bringing the awesome @laurelhightower.bsky.social with me. I hear there might be snacks! @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social

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C.W. Blackwell @cwblackwell.bsky.social · 5d

Had a great time chatting with Jason DeHart over at @wordsimagesworlds.bsky.social from my very sunny patio! Check out the interview here 👉 youtu.be/kzTRZtAWnrQ?...

Words, Images, & Worlds with CW Blackwell

YouTube video by Jason DeHart

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Victor De Anda @victordeanda.bsky.social · 5d

ICYMI: What price would you pay to make your dreams come true? Read the rest of my story "Two Day Rental" here: bit.ly/3JiszVE

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C. Matthew Smith @cmattwrite.bsky.social · 7d

Y’all, I cannot overstate how good a collection this is. Get it.

Rock and a Hard Place @rhppress.bsky.social · 7d

AVAILABLE NOW from @rhppress.bsky.social: Read what @meaganlucas.bsky.social says about WHATEVER KILLS THE PAIN--stories of heartbreak and hope from Derringer Award winner @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Don't miss picking up this collection. Order your copy today: amzn.to/4nQ5bl7

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Victor De Anda @victordeanda.bsky.social · 7d

Afternoon Delight

Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 7d

Walking on sunshine

Bo Thompson @gaudipern.bsky.social · 7d

ALT VERSION:

Victor De Anda @victordeanda.bsky.social · 7d

Just want to tell you I loved Money Shot. Can’t wait to read the rest of the Angel Dare series.

Victor De Anda @victordeanda.bsky.social · 7d

ICYMI: Nicolas Cage is in trouble. A pile of tainted cocaine has changed his life in ways he couldn't imagine. Read a taste of my story "Rhinology" and then take in the whole thing here: bit.ly/3rLf4bw #Weird

Victor De Anda @victordeanda.bsky.social · 7d

The audiobook for MYOPIC DUPLICITY is out! Proud to be part of this stellar lineup. Big thanks to @jeffcircle.bsky.social and @leonardoaudio.bsky.social for pubbing. Huge thanks to the amazing Phil Anthony-Rodriguez for reading my story. Like what you hear? Get your copy: adbl.co/4nB3R5e

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Joe R. Lansdale @joerlansdale.bsky.social · 7d

looking forward to it

D'Argento Alexandro @dargentoalexandro.bsky.social · 7d

So if you're around San Francisco this Sunday and love books... At 3PM, the Koret Auditorium will open for a special appearance by authors Joe R. Lansdale @joerlansdale.bsky.social and Samantha Mills, and publisher Jacob Weisman, the reading series sponsored by Tachyon. [MORE]

Tachyon 30th Anniversary Party - Tachyon Publications

Please join us at the Tachyon Publications 30th Anniversary Party! Sunday, October 5th San Francisco Public Library 100 Larkin Street San Francisco CA 94102-4733 12PM – 3PM Party 3PM – 5PM Readings by...

tachyonpublications.com

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V.Castro @vlatinalondon.bsky.social · 8d

I am so so close to earning out on this one. Like finish line in sight and not many books to sell. It could really help me at this juncture in my career.
Grab a copy 🙌🏽🙌🏽 it’s still Latinx Heritage Month and perfect for Halloween.

bit.ly/4dQ103C

Thx @gabino.bsky.social

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Elford Alley @elfordalley.bsky.social · 8d

Mad Days: Stories and Curses is the perfect reading for Halloween. A terrifying collection of tales and illustrations, available on Amazon and Bookshop, ebook is only $1.99!

Amazon
bit.ly/4lZImtq

Bookshop
bit.ly/41USpIQ

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Viva La Vivian @vivalavivian.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you! x

My first collection, which comes out on the best day of the year(Halloween) is up for pre-order! 🎃

mybook.to/AllsWell

All's Well That Ends Well

Read it now

mybook.to

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