Christian Baines
@xtianbaines.bsky.social
Author. Traveller. Darkling. Queerdo. He/him.
I write quirky queer horror, dark fantasy and romance with more than a bit of the unexpected.
www.christianbaines.com
I write quirky queer horror, dark fantasy and romance with more than a bit of the unexpected.
www.christianbaines.com
Last day of our 99c #booksale, darklings! LGBTQ+ eBooks across a wide range of genres for your delectation and tantalization! Don't miss it. #MMRomance #GayBooks #QueerBooks #GayRomance #UrbanFantasy #GayParanormal
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December 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Last day of our 99c #booksale, darklings! LGBTQ+ eBooks across a wide range of genres for your delectation and tantalization! Don't miss it. #MMRomance #GayBooks #QueerBooks #GayRomance #UrbanFantasy #GayParanormal
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Happening now! Get over 100 awesome LGBTQ+ e-books for less than $1 each. Sale ends tomorrow! #QueerBooks #GayBooks #Ebooks #LGBTQBooks #MMRomance #GayRomance #BookSale
December 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Happening now! Get over 100 awesome LGBTQ+ e-books for less than $1 each. Sale ends tomorrow! #QueerBooks #GayBooks #Ebooks #LGBTQBooks #MMRomance #GayRomance #BookSale
Happening now! 100+ Indie #QueerBooks for less than $1. Each, obviously, but still a deal. Restock your #Kindle with some quality queerness for that unbearable family visit over the holidays... or am I cynical? www.mnbennet.com/pride-promo #MMRomance #GayBooks #GayRomance #Booksky #AuthorsofBluesky
December 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Happening now! 100+ Indie #QueerBooks for less than $1. Each, obviously, but still a deal. Restock your #Kindle with some quality queerness for that unbearable family visit over the holidays... or am I cynical? www.mnbennet.com/pride-promo #MMRomance #GayBooks #GayRomance #Booksky #AuthorsofBluesky
99c #GayBooks all weekend! Includes The Beast Without and Andalusia Dogs (for Kindle, US & UK only). #MMRomance #GayRomance #MMParanormal #GayHorror #QueerHorror
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December 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
99c #GayBooks all weekend! Includes The Beast Without and Andalusia Dogs (for Kindle, US & UK only). #MMRomance #GayRomance #MMParanormal #GayHorror #QueerHorror
FLASH SALE! The Beast Without and Andalusia Dogs are both just 99c/99p this weekend. Check out Beast (and a bunch of my other books) in this collection of Hot #MMBooks now. #KindleSale #MMRomance #MMParanormal #GayRomance #GayParanormal
Hot MM Books
Searching for your next favorite story?
Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
FLASH SALE! The Beast Without and Andalusia Dogs are both just 99c/99p this weekend. Check out Beast (and a bunch of my other books) in this collection of Hot #MMBooks now. #KindleSale #MMRomance #MMParanormal #GayRomance #GayParanormal
WTF, #EBU??? More cowardly stalling, pretending there's no problem. Now we lose 4 countries and face another #Eurovision overshadowed by politics and controversy. How bad does it have to get? Hold the vote and resolve this.
December 5, 2025 at 5:30 AM
WTF, #EBU??? More cowardly stalling, pretending there's no problem. Now we lose 4 countries and face another #Eurovision overshadowed by politics and controversy. How bad does it have to get? Hold the vote and resolve this.
Because it's the holiday season, and I know some of you are thinking 'screw it, I'd rather read fantasy and paranormal.' Find your next read here! #BookSky #NewBooks #IndieAuthors #AuthorsofBluesky #Kindle #FantasyBooks #Paranormal #ParanormalRomance
Fantasy & Paranormal Sale
Searching for your next fantasy escape?
Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a magical selection of fantasy & paranormal ebooks. Available for a limited time.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Because it's the holiday season, and I know some of you are thinking 'screw it, I'd rather read fantasy and paranormal.' Find your next read here! #BookSky #NewBooks #IndieAuthors #AuthorsofBluesky #Kindle #FantasyBooks #Paranormal #ParanormalRomance
Have a few Hot #MMBooks. Might include mine. Might also include @brinabrady.bsky.social, @xanthewalter.bsky.social, @letablake.bsky.social and many more. #MMRomance #BookSale #BookSky #AuthorsofBluesky
Hot MM Books
Searching for your next favorite story?
Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Have a few Hot #MMBooks. Might include mine. Might also include @brinabrady.bsky.social, @xanthewalter.bsky.social, @letablake.bsky.social and many more. #MMRomance #BookSale #BookSky #AuthorsofBluesky
It seems unlikely that #generativeAI technology is going away. We also don't want crappy AI-generated art. Creatives, what are some of the positive ways you'd like to harness this technology to aid you? #BookSky #IndieAuthor
November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It seems unlikely that #generativeAI technology is going away. We also don't want crappy AI-generated art. Creatives, what are some of the positive ways you'd like to harness this technology to aid you? #BookSky #IndieAuthor
Heads up KU readers. The Beast Without and Geist Fleisch will soon be going wide again, so if they're on your TBR list, you might wanna get to them soon! #MMRomance #GayRomance #UrbanFantasy #MMParanormal
November 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Heads up KU readers. The Beast Without and Geist Fleisch will soon be going wide again, so if they're on your TBR list, you might wanna get to them soon! #MMRomance #GayRomance #UrbanFantasy #MMParanormal
Toronto, join us TONIGHT at #PegasusonChurch for double the queer magick as @thebigshibam.bsky.social and I officially launch our #HauntedHearts books into the world. Readings. Q&A. Giveaways. Don't miss it! (But if you really have to, also streaming live on youtube.com/@touronno) #MMRomance
November 15, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Toronto, join us TONIGHT at #PegasusonChurch for double the queer magick as @thebigshibam.bsky.social and I officially launch our #HauntedHearts books into the world. Readings. Q&A. Giveaways. Don't miss it! (But if you really have to, also streaming live on youtube.com/@touronno) #MMRomance
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TOMORROW NIGHT at PEGASUS on Church St, Toronto:
Two of the loveliest gay authors you’d hope to meet are doing a dual reading as @xtianbaines.bsky.social and @thebigshibam.bsky.social join the HAUNTED HEARTS paranormal romance series! Check ‘em out 🖤🖤
Two of the loveliest gay authors you’d hope to meet are doing a dual reading as @xtianbaines.bsky.social and @thebigshibam.bsky.social join the HAUNTED HEARTS paranormal romance series! Check ‘em out 🖤🖤
November 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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This Saturday, Toronto! Come celebrate the launch of two books in our acclaimed #HauntedHearts series of #MMParanormal novels at #PegasusonChurch from 6pm. #MMRomance #GayRomance #TorontoBooks #AuthorsofBluesky #Booksky #QueerHorror #IndieAuthors #NewBooks
November 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This Saturday, Toronto! Come celebrate the launch of two books in our acclaimed #HauntedHearts series of #MMParanormal novels at #PegasusonChurch from 6pm. #MMRomance #GayRomance #TorontoBooks #AuthorsofBluesky #Booksky #QueerHorror #IndieAuthors #NewBooks
Heading to #ChurchStreet this Saturday? Kick your night off with us at #PegasusonChurch, where @thebigshibam.bsky.social and I will be officially launching our deliciously witchy Haunted Hearts novels! #GayToronto #TorontoWrites #CanLit #MMRomance #GayRomance #QueerHorror #LGBTQLit #GayBooks
November 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Heading to #ChurchStreet this Saturday? Kick your night off with us at #PegasusonChurch, where @thebigshibam.bsky.social and I will be officially launching our deliciously witchy Haunted Hearts novels! #GayToronto #TorontoWrites #CanLit #MMRomance #GayRomance #QueerHorror #LGBTQLit #GayBooks
Art, queers and magick come together on #ChurchStreetToronto next Saturday at the launch of #HauntedHearts books A Tall Cup of Joe and Andalusia Dogs at Pegasus on Church! Two local authors, two amazing books, one awesome way to start your night. #GayToronto #QueerToronto #CanLit #IndieAuthors
November 7, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Art, queers and magick come together on #ChurchStreetToronto next Saturday at the launch of #HauntedHearts books A Tall Cup of Joe and Andalusia Dogs at Pegasus on Church! Two local authors, two amazing books, one awesome way to start your night. #GayToronto #QueerToronto #CanLit #IndieAuthors
For those mourning the closure of #GladDayBookshop, just pointing out, they've moved to temporary digs at 32 Lisgar St. They're also able to order in any of my paperbacks if you want to support local #QueerToronto. #GayToronto #LGBTQToronto
November 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
For those mourning the closure of #GladDayBookshop, just pointing out, they've moved to temporary digs at 32 Lisgar St. They're also able to order in any of my paperbacks if you want to support local #QueerToronto. #GayToronto #LGBTQToronto
Not yet heard me read from GEIST FLEISCH? New vid avail now! #MMRomance #MMParanormal #HauntedHearts #GayRomance #GayBooks #QueerBooks #LGBTQBooks #BerlinStories #QueerHorror
Geist Fleisch teaser reading
YouTube video by Christian Baines
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November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Not yet heard me read from GEIST FLEISCH? New vid avail now! #MMRomance #MMParanormal #HauntedHearts #GayRomance #GayBooks #QueerBooks #LGBTQBooks #BerlinStories #QueerHorror
Okay #Booksky, where y'all going to find your MM/gay fiction or spec fic book reviews these days? I feel like we're losing or about to lose way too many of our favourite blogs and sites. #MMRomance #GayRomance #QueerFiction #GayFiction #GayHorror #MMParanormal
November 7, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Okay #Booksky, where y'all going to find your MM/gay fiction or spec fic book reviews these days? I feel like we're losing or about to lose way too many of our favourite blogs and sites. #MMRomance #GayRomance #QueerFiction #GayFiction #GayHorror #MMParanormal
Thanks @ryanlawrenceauthor.bsky.social for your AMAZING review of Andalusia Dogs. Available now! If you're in Toronto, join us for a joint Haunted Hearts launch with @thebigshibam.bsky.social on Nov 15 at Pegasus on Church! #MMRomance #MMParanormal #TorontoWrites #GayBooks #OwnVoices #IndieAuthors
Now live on my BLOG is my review of Christian Baines’ ANDALUSIA DOGS, part of the multi-author, own-voices gay paranormal romance series Haunted Hearts: Season of the Witch! Visit www.ryanlawrenceauthor.ca to read the full review! @xtianbaines.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Thanks @ryanlawrenceauthor.bsky.social for your AMAZING review of Andalusia Dogs. Available now! If you're in Toronto, join us for a joint Haunted Hearts launch with @thebigshibam.bsky.social on Nov 15 at Pegasus on Church! #MMRomance #MMParanormal #TorontoWrites #GayBooks #OwnVoices #IndieAuthors
ANDALUSIA DOGS is out now for Kindle and in paperback. #MMRomance #MMParanormal #GayRomance #GayHorror #QueerHorror #MadridStories #MaleWitches #Booksky #AuthorsofBlueSky #HalloweenReads
October 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
ANDALUSIA DOGS is out now for Kindle and in paperback. #MMRomance #MMParanormal #GayRomance #GayHorror #QueerHorror #MadridStories #MaleWitches #Booksky #AuthorsofBlueSky #HalloweenReads
One day left to grab GEIST FLEISCH for just .99 (US or UK) for your kindle! Explore the #GayBerlin Christoher Isherwood never found... mybook.to/GeistFleisch #MMParanormal #GayHorror #QueerHorror #GayRomance #Weimar #HalloweenReads
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October 31, 2025 at 1:48 AM
One day left to grab GEIST FLEISCH for just .99 (US or UK) for your kindle! Explore the #GayBerlin Christoher Isherwood never found... mybook.to/GeistFleisch #MMParanormal #GayHorror #QueerHorror #GayRomance #Weimar #HalloweenReads
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A playlist for Andalusia Dogs? Yes, yes I did, because I am that nerd. Book out now! #MMRomance #GayRomance #Movida #80smusic #NewBooks open.spotify.com/playlist/0bZ...
October 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
A playlist for Andalusia Dogs? Yes, yes I did, because I am that nerd. Book out now! #MMRomance #GayRomance #Movida #80smusic #NewBooks open.spotify.com/playlist/0bZ...
A little reminder that GEIST FLEISCH is .99 for Kindle US or UK this week only. Bittersweet gay ghost story set in Weimar Berlin. Lots of people loved it, not just my mum, so grab it now! mybook.to/GeistFleisch #MMRomance #MMParanormal #GayRomance #QueerHorror #HalloweenReads #CanLit #BookSky
Geist Fleisch
Amazon.com: Geist Fleisch eBook : Baines, Christian: Kindle Store
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October 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
A little reminder that GEIST FLEISCH is .99 for Kindle US or UK this week only. Bittersweet gay ghost story set in Weimar Berlin. Lots of people loved it, not just my mum, so grab it now! mybook.to/GeistFleisch #MMRomance #MMParanormal #GayRomance #QueerHorror #HalloweenReads #CanLit #BookSky
Hot guys and haunted nights for your Halloween week! Featuring Sienna Moreau, Declan Rhodes, @laceydaize.bsky.social, @tavialark.bsky.social, @elliscolton.bsky.social and so many more! #MMRomance #MMParanormal #GayBooks #GayRomance #HalloweenReads #Booksky
Autumn With You - MM Reads to keep you warm
Halloween MM Reads
Dark nights. Wicked delights. And men you’d die for.
Things are heating up this Halloween with monsters, magic, mayhem, and men who’ll steal your heart (and maybe your soul).Hot Gu...
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October 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Hot guys and haunted nights for your Halloween week! Featuring Sienna Moreau, Declan Rhodes, @laceydaize.bsky.social, @tavialark.bsky.social, @elliscolton.bsky.social and so many more! #MMRomance #MMParanormal #GayBooks #GayRomance #HalloweenReads #Booksky