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Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · 5d

Craving some extra spice with your horror? There’s a heap of 🩸 💀 🌹 🥵 good books available this month as part of a promotion INCLUDING my novel, BLOOD TIDE. Click on the Link below to find out more!
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Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · 7d

Great news! My short story “The Yellow Raincoat” will be published in the upcoming 20th edition of Midnight Echo—the official magazine of the Australasian Horror Writers Association (AHWA), edited by Marty Young. This very special anniversary issue features a stunning cover by David Schembri.

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Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · 12d

My short story collection, STRANGE MURMURINGS, is finally here! 📖 12 twisted tales of the uncanny, the macabre, and the downright terrifying:
Get it for just $3.91 USD on Kindle, or grab it from Amazon and all the usual places...
💀 Buy now... if you dare:
👉 brentmcgregor.com/book/strange...

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Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · 21d

**IT'S ALIVE!** My new horror novel BLOOD TIDE has risen from the depths and it’s available now! Get it for just $3.91 USD on Amazon and all the usual places...But be warned: once you open the pages, there’s no turning back.
💀 Buy now... if you dare:
👉 brentmcgregor.com/book/blood-t...

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Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · 24d

Had great fun as the featured guest today at WestWords. I gave a reading from my horror novel, Blood Tide. My thanks to Stephanie at Sydney Speculative Scribes, and Ally Burnham for organising! #writinglife #indiewriter #bloodtide

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Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · Sep 7

“Ooh look, the tide’s just come in.”🤩Unboxing copies of my novel, Blood Tide. It comes out on September 15.

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Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · Sep 3

#indiehorror #horrorcommunity #bookstagram #horrorbook2025 #suspense #paranormal #ScaryStory #HorrorStory #Scary #IndieAuthors #mustread #kindle #newrelease

Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · Sep 3

My new novel launches in one week! If you’re into darkly compelling, bone-chilling horror infused with mystery, this one’s for you. Pre-order the ebook using the link below—and the paperback is coming soon! Share and care, spread the word, and drop a review!
brentmcgregor.com/book/blood-t...

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Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thank you! I received this wonderful review from on Goodreads from a reader, about my novel, BLOOD TIDE 🩸 🌊 Things like this can really make your day. Thanks to everyone who’s read it so far

#horrorcommunity #horrorfiction #booknerd #horrorlover #horrorart #horrorstories #bookish #reading

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Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · Aug 28

Very excited to be invited as the featured performer at the upcoming Sydney Speculative Fiction open mic, which will be held at, and in partnership with, WestWords (14 Sept). I’ll be doing a reading of my upcoming novel, Blood Tide.
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Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · Aug 27

An interesting blog post by AHWA President, Paul Sheldon, on the haunting world of the Merrow, otherworldly beings said to dwell in Ireland’s dark waters.#folklore #folkhorror #mermaid #paranormal #cryptid
www.firesidehorror.co.uk/blog-2/irish-folklore-the-merrow-love-and-death-in-the-sea

Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · Aug 27

Pre-order from Amazon UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FMPTNYT7

Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · Aug 27

Pre-order from Amazon USA: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMPTNYT7

Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · Aug 27

Pre-order from Amazon Australia: www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FMPTNYT7

Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · Aug 27

BLOOD TIDE, a darkly compelling novel. One hell of a ride, and will keep you turning pages. Pre-order links in comments! You can read an excerpt here: brentmcgregor.com/book/blood-t...
#horror #horrorbooks #kindle #newrealease #bloodtide #indiehorror #horrorcommunity #bookstagram #suspense

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Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · Aug 18

Cheers, Scott! Yeah. Me too 🤞I hope, above all, people enjoy it

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Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · Aug 17

Thanks, Kay! Glad it has that 80s appeal. Hope the story meets that grade, too 👍

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Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · Aug 17

Hah! This is the way (nods)

Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · Aug 17

Thanks, mate! I’m pleased with how it turned out. 😁Now to write another one

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Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · Aug 17

Yes, that’s right. A Photoshop composite image.

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Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · Aug 17

Hi Alan, that’s my handiwork actually. Design’s a bit of a side thing.

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Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · Aug 17

Thanks for the repost @scottsteensma.bsky.social

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Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · Aug 17

Pre-order from Amazon Australia: www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FMPTNYT7

Pre-order from Amazon USA: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMPTNYT7

Pre-order from Amazon UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FMPTNYT7

Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · Aug 17

I'm so excited to finally share the cover of my upcoming horror novel, 'BLOOD TIDE'! What do you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts! 🤩 Pre-order links in comments! You can read an excerpt here: brentmcgregor.com/book/blood-t... #horror #horrorbooks #bookcoverreveal #kindle #newrealease #bloodtide

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Brent McGregor @brentmcgregor.bsky.social · Jul 26

I did a reading today, from my upcoming novel, as part of the Willoughby Literary Festival. 😁 It was a fun experience #writinglife

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