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Yolanda Sfetsos

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Writer. Reader. Horror freak. Bibliophile. Books: ONLY DARKNESS, MELANCHOLY DELUSIONS, NUMB, & THROUGH THE BLUR. TV/Film Rep: Alec Frankel at IAG. She/her. NO GEN AI!! Website: http://www.yolandasfetsos.com/ All links: https://linktr.ee/yolandasfetsos

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Yolanda Sfetsos @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social · 22d

Hi #Booksky! It's time to re-introduce myself. I'm Yolanda (she/her) & I live in Sydney, Australia. I write horror tales that bleed into other genres.

I'm a horror freak, bibliophile + I love 80s tunes, cozy vibes & vampires. 🦇

Website & blog: www.yolandasfetsos.com?m=1

Nice to meet you! ☺️

Graphic featuring the covers for all my books currently published: Fallen Destiny, Melancholy Delusions, Only Darkness, Numb, Through the Blur, Beast of Burden, The Wired City, The Bone Factory, and Breaking the Habit.

Also includes my website: www.yolandasfetsos.com

Cover artists:
Fallen Destiny: Alison Flannery.

Melancholy Delusions: Luke Spooner/Carrion House.

Only Darkness & Through the Blur: Fabled Beast Design.

Numb: Ruth Anna Evans.

The Wired City, The Bone Factory & Breaking the Habit: Adrian Baldwin.

Beast of Burden: I made this cover myself.

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 3h

I have reigned in most of my anger but know my books are STILL up on Amazon. Please do not purchase them.

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Yolanda Sfetsos @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social · 3h

#Booksky, I posted an update on my blog tonight: www.yolandasfetsos.com/2025/10/hey-...

Also, I treat my blog like a newsletter, so you can subscribe & be notified whenever I post: follow.it/yolandasfets...

Hey there!

How are you today? I hope you're having a great October so far. 😊 Last week started with a long weekend (yay!) and the beginning of dayligh...

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Yolanda Sfetsos @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social · 4h

Yay! Hope you're having an awesome birthday!! 🥳

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Yolanda Sfetsos @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social · 4h

You're not alone. I feel restless after every draft, especially after the final draft.

Yolanda Sfetsos @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social · 13h

Just enjoying a late afternoon walk & glad that daylight savings is in full swing.

Longshot of the river and the trees on the other side under a brilliant blue sky.

Yolanda Sfetsos @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social · 17h

#Booksky, if you're looking for a short story collection this Halloween, mine includes 17 creepy tales. 🎃

It's also a great introduction to my writing.

Let me know which one is your fave.

Kindle/KU: mybook.to/a86T

P/back: mybook.to/wjUJQzr

Bookshop.org: shorturl.at/L8gGu

GR: shorturl.at/IY8Qw

The paperback and eBook (on my Kobo Libra Colour) of Melancholy Delusions with the title on top and my name on the bottom, both in green. Beautiful cover featuring a woman looking into a mirror with some creepy things in the reflection.

Cover made by Luke Spooner/Carrion House.

Yolanda Sfetsos @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social · 17h

The only line that stands out to me is: "As a result, no further payments will be issued." because it's wrong. They need to pay authors for every copy sold, regardless.

Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 1d

Here's the email sent by the owner of Down & Out Books, announcing that the publisher is closing and that a "sharp decline in sales" means no further royalties will be paid (authors say that's been true for some time)

For 15 remarkable years, Down & Out Books proudly published nearly 1,000 titles, collaborated with over 500 talented authors, and earned more than 50 prestigious awards. Today, however, we must announce the closure of our operations.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the gifted authors who entrusted us with their stories and to our loyal readers who brought those stories to life through their passion and support.

Regrettably, a sharp decline in sales since 2020 has made continued financial investment unsustainable. As a result, no further payments will be issued. In the coming weeks, all titles will be withdrawn from distribution channels, and rights will revert to their respective authors and editors in accordance with their contracts.

Your unwavering dedication has been the heart of our journey, and we are profoundly grateful for every moment. Thank you for being part of the Down & Out family.
Sincerely,

---E

Eric E. Campbell
Publisher, Down & Out Books

Yolanda Sfetsos @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social · 1d

Nice. Happy early Birthday, Madeleine!! 🥳

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Yolanda Sfetsos @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social · 1d

Exactly!! Coming up with ideas, brainstorming & figuring stories out is such a fantastic & magical experience. I love every single moment.

Writers don't need some thieving bullshit machine to think for them.

Only someone who doesn't understand creativity would think otherwise. Or a total loser.

Sam Benc 🐟 @nonvieta.bsky.social · 1d

People who think the idea of "give me ideas" is something genuinely creative people want have literally never experienced the absolute EUPHORIA of a brainstorming breakthrough, either solo or with a human collaborator. They don't understand what is happening when artists create, on a basic level.

Juno Rylee Schultz @junoryleejournalism.com · 2d

David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)

Yolanda Sfetsos @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social · 1d

I realised something last night. The more rounds of sorting/organising I do... the less attachment I have to certain things. Therefore, constant spring cleaning is a great way to REALLY clear out clutter.

Yolanda Sfetsos @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social · 2d

You're welcome, Angela! 😊

Yolanda Sfetsos @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social · 2d

I wouldn't pay attention to anything Miranda Devine has to say. 🤢

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d

So the argument for sending US troops into cities to be used against Americans is that Antifa has apparently taken over our cities and the troops have to battle them.

Yolanda Sfetsos @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social · 2d

Well, they obviously used AI so the money was probably used for that. 😬

Yolanda Sfetsos @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social · 2d

This is a great book & $1.99 is a bargain!

Angela Sylvaine @angelasylvaine.bsky.social · 2d

Hey babes! My culty YA mall slasher CHOPPING SPREE is on sale for $1.99 for the ebook (also available on KU) if you’re looking for a cheap read for your spooky season TBR! 🛍️🔪
a.co/d/327V37G

Chopping Spree

Amazon.com: Chopping Spree eBook : Sylvaine, Angela: Kindle Store

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Yolanda Sfetsos @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social · 2d

OMFG, consulting firms are now using fucking AI as well?! I'm utterly disgusted. Also, WTF is the government still paying consultants so much money? #auspol

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Yolanda Sfetsos @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social · 2d

Today's bookmail! 😊

Trade paperback of Slashed Beauties by A. Rushby featuring a pretty woman wearing a lovely pink dress inside a birdcage.

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Gary Kruse @garykruseauthor.bsky.social · 2d

Spice up your #spookyseason with this “brilliantly chilling compilation of creepy tales”.

Mistress of the Crows features 9 “skilfully written ghastly tales” of #vampires, #witches, #ghosts & human monsters.

99p/c on #kindle, FREE on #KU

mybook.to/MOTC

🩸📚💙📚👀📢📚😱📚🩸

#booksky #horror #HorrorAuthor

The books Mistress of the Crows next to a star-speckled Crow

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Yolanda Sfetsos @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social · 2d

If you're looking for an editor, Erin is great to work with.

Erin Al-Mehairi, Editor & Author @erinalmehairi.bsky.social · 2d

I have openings soon for anyone wanting to schedule now for me to do book editing (or any #editing). Working to finish a project now, but after that, I am in need of your work. Development, line, copy, proofreading. Let me be your second set of eyes. DM or email me. Shares wanted & welcome!! 🫶🏼