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Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · 1d

I'm editing this November, and YUP! that's how it feels! LOL!

Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · 1d

#writingcommunity #horrorwriting #Halloween may be over but you can still get some #spooky vibes by reading my #gothic short story: THE DRESS for FREE. Set in New York City in 1851, revenge never looked so good! www.jhjones-author.com/about-3

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Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · 2d

#writingcommunity November already? Happy Day of the Dead!

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Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · 3d

#shamelessselfpromofriday #spookystories #darkstories I'm celebrating #Halloween! Here are a couple of spooky stories for you for free: www.jhjones-author.com/about-3

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Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · 3d

#horrorwriting I'm celebrating #halloween with a couple of free spooky stories for you to enjoy. They're not hard horror, but they've got #magic, the #supernatural, and the #weird. I hope you'll check out: www.jhjones-author.com/about-3

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Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · 6d

#booksky This week I'm thoroughly enjoying #Draakensky by @paulacappa.bsky.social Like the wind that is so important to the story, the plot swirls with tension, mystery and otherworldliness. If you like #darkfantasy and #gothic, read it!

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Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · 13d

#booksky #horrorwriting I've been reading again, and this week I've been immersed in short stories. This one from Francesco Levato creeped me out (in a good way)! www.metastellar.com/fiction/a-th...

A Thin Whistle Instead of a Scream

An unfinished subdivision, a forest stalking its edge, a family unmade by something far older than either.

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Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · 19d

#booksky In keeping with the #spookyseason, I've been reading some #edgarallanpoe stories. So much fun! I especially loved The Fall of the House of Usher. Do you have a fave?

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Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · 25d

#booksky #romancelandia #paranormalromance @sincworldwide.bsky.social had a terrific authors’ panel recently. 1 author suggested reading #romance as a way to develop your writing/plotting skills--no matter what genre you're working in. So, what #romancebooks do you suggest authors be sure to read?

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SinCWorldWide @sincworldwide.bsky.social · Apr 3

Sisters in Crime hosts FOURTEEN #writeins this week and every week for members! Write-ins are just one of the benefits of joining!

We can't wait to write with you!

#WritingCommunity
#Writersky

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Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · 26d

#booksky #horrorwriting I loved #DarknessatDusk, but now I'm back to #Frankenstein with all that scientific hubris vibe. If the MC had only told the truth, so much pain and suffering could have been avoided!

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Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · 27d

I have potato envy!

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Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · Oct 1

#horrorwriting THE EVE is an online event scheduled for October 30. Looks like they're interested in presenters: www.vegaunleashed.com/theeveforpre...

THE EVE for Presenters | Where the Shadows Whisper | October 30, 2025 • 6:30 PM CT Virtual Horror Event

THE EVE: Where the Shadows Whisper. Join us October 30, 2025 for a virtual evening of sophisticated horror. Authors, actors, artists sharing spine-tingling stories. Games, giveaways & ghoulish delight...

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Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · Sep 30

Great question! I love gothic & went in expecting those vibes. So I think it's the ghosts, hanging on the periphery, which keep me turning the pages. I want to find out who/what they are and why they're there.

Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · Sep 30

#booksky I'm not quite finished with #Frankenstein but I just got #DarkestatDusk the latest @evesilverbooks.bsky.social & cracked it open for a peek & can't stop reading! Sorry, #Frankenstein, you have to wait because I'm having too much fun! #gothicromance #gothicmystery #paranormal #ghosts

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Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · Sep 28

#horrorwriting I love a good #gothic - #gothicmystery, #gothicromance, #horrormance, #darkromance, #paranormalromance - it prompted me to read a blog post about #MagickalGothic, which feels different (love the list of recommended books!) - what do you think? paulacappa.wordpress.com/2025/09/23/c...

Conjuring the “Magickal Gothic”—A Supernatural Genre-Blend for Readers

Conjuring the “Magickal Gothic.” September 23, 2026 Magickal Gothic Fiction How wild is your heart? How far will you let your imagination journey into the unknown realms of magi…

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Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · Sep 25

#writingcommunity BTW, I blog about my writing adventure. If you'd like to guest post about writing, writing groups & communities, & feature your latest book/story, please DM me. Several authors are guest posting this month and next--new faces, ideas, books are always welcome! Blog link in bio.

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Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · Sep 23

It can happen! Some writers I know don't read during the period in which they're writing. I couldn't do that myself, but they say reading-whatever it is-is too influential for them and bleeds onto their pages.

Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · Sep 23

#booksky Starting #Frankenstein or, The Modern Prometheus. Years ago, I read the novel for the #monster but now I have an older eye and it feels right as we grapple with ensuring AI serves us. My pick for music to read by: youtu.be/HnLgIqDYCPE?... (Love Prokofiev's Romeo & Juliet!)

Spooky Wednesday | Classical Music for your Horror Soundtrack

YouTube video by HALIDONMUSIC

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Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · Sep 22

I've had a similar experience. I've had the impulse to change the POV in the midst of a first draft. But for me finishing the rough draft to the end first was a better plan. Then I could see my whole story & figure out what I wanted to revise & think through the impacts.

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Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · Sep 19

This looks like fun, #horrorwriting authors! talestoterrify.com/flashcontest/

Flash Fiction Contest – Tales to Terrify

CONTEST NOW OPEN! Flash Fiction contest – HALLOWEEN ORIGINS The frightening reason we actually go trick-or-treating. The dark power imbued in […]

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Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · Sep 19

Oooooh - that closing! Good spooky stuff!

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Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · Sep 17

#horrorpodcast Just listened to Galactic Terrors from @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social, which featured some terrific authors, including @paulacappa.bsky.social, who talked about a new "Gothic Reading Month" coming up in January. Count me in! www.youtube.com/live/vXyAXke...

Galactic Terrors September 2025

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Writinggroupjonz @writinggroupjonz.bsky.social · Sep 16

#booksky This week I'm feeling the fall vibe, looked for something darker & found #SeducedByAStranger by @evesilverbooks.bsky.social Lots of #intrigue, #suspense & #gothicromance. Love the opening chapter! You get the tone & theme right from the get-go!

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Tales to Terrify @talestoterrify.bsky.social · Sep 12

No tricks.
Just a treat.
Surprise flash contest!
Full info, including submission dates and rules (including word count) @ talestoterrify.com/flashcontest

Flash Fiction Contest – Tales to Terrify

OPENS SEPTEMBER 15TH Flash Fiction contest – HALLOWEEN ORIGINS The frightening reason we actually go trick-or-treating. The dark power imbued in […]

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