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Brian Carney
@briancarneywrites.bsky.social
Horror, Dark Fiction, & Mystery Writer (Adult and YA) | HWA member | Authors Guild member | Lover of all things spooky, autumnal, and Gothic | Halloween is life | Vegan | Coffee Enthusiast http://www.briananthonycarney.com/
Haven’t had much time to read the last couple months, but what I’ve been able to, they’ve all been 5⭐️ books. I don’t know how I’ve been so lucky or been on such a win streak, but I’m not complaining. In fact, I’m loving it!

Have you read any of these? If not, do so!

#bookrecommendations #bookrecs
October 12, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Yes, what waking up from having a fever dream about the psychological horror story you’ve been thinking about for months that has finally come together and is ready to be written looks like.

Seriously these pictures though, if you can’t make fun of yourself, are you really living?

#writerslife
October 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Let it be known that for the next 31 days this will be my answer for when I’m asked questions like:

“What were you thinking?”
“What goes on in that little brain of yours?”
“What’s wrong with you?”
“Where’s your head at?”
“Why can’t you focus?”
“Why are you like this?”

You’ve been warned. #October
October 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
October is finally here and to honor it, how about a photo dump to get us all excited for the days ahead of us! Happy October everyone!

#HappyOctober #October #OctoberMood #OctoberVibes #Autumn #AutumnMood #AutumnVibes #Fall #FallSeason #HappyHalloween #Halloween #SpookySeason
September 30, 2025 at 11:05 AM
It’s been awhile since I took a day off & went to a book store. Was I overly excited, overly caffeinated & told to stop running around like a wild child loose in a candy store? I cannot confirm nor deny, but I will say before they kicked me out I was able to buy a few books to add to my collection.
September 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
@spooktasticbookfair is in the books. It was a long day but not long enough. I took pictures but not enough. Met friends but not enough. Each year it just gets better & better. I 🫶 all you guys. You don’t even know the level of energy & inspiration you give me.🖤

#spooktasticbookfair #bookfestival
September 14, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Friends, I’m dancing to a new beat & it feels so good! Check out my new custom Chucks! Just in time for spooky season & all the events I’m set to attend the rest of the year! Stay Forever Spooky my friends! 🤘🎃🤘

#Converse #conversechucktaylor #CustomChucks #Halloween #SpookySeason #ForeverSpooky
September 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Hey friends! Gotta show you how awesome my partner is & how lucky I am to be a part of her life. Check out all the cool stuff from @bruisedboutique & @moxirollerskates. Shoutout to Casey at Bruised Boutique for all the advice & support. You rock! #BruisedBoutiqueSkateShop #RollerSkating #SkaterGirls
September 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Writing Room Reveal! I’ve had many in my life but there’s something about this one that speaks to me. It calls to me when I’m away. And when I enter, the energy feels different. I can’t explain it, but it feels right - it feels oh so right. Muahahaha.

#writingcommunity #writerslife #horrorcommunity
September 11, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Although it’s only been a couple months living in Maine, it’s been an amazing wild ride & I’ve been loving every minute. I couldn’t be more happy with this place.

#Maine #MaineLife #NewEngland #EastCoast #horrorcommunity #writingcommunity #readingcommunity
September 11, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I’ve been meaning to post this announcement for several weeks, but life’s been nonstop ever since I finished writing & editing my Gothic horror novel. I’m so excited & exhausted … but it’s done! All 108k words! It’s finally done! 🙌 🙌 🙌

#writingcommunity #writing #writer #writers #writerlife #horror
June 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
#HorrorReaderWeekend - Horror on the Rappahannock. The readings.

What a whirlwind! There was shock & horror - laughter & cries. I couldn’t have asked for more.

All who read, I applaud you again. Your readings were amazing! I’m bummed I didn’t get to see everyone.

#horrorcommunity #horrorfamily
May 4, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Day 2 of #HorrorReaderWeekend - Horror on the Rappahannock.

Like how I know my body would burst into flames if I entered a church, my wallet is about to burst into flames standing in front of this table. Look at all these beauties!!🖤

Seen any favorites? Any must haves?

#horrorcommunity
May 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Waiting also sucks! I’ve been busy with writing, reading, working, & 100 other things, but time is not flying by. I need October & Halloween! I need Autumn! Moody weather & cardigan sweaters! Dreary nights by the fire reading a scary book! I need my happy place!

Who’s with me?

#HalfwayToHalloween
April 24, 2025 at 2:53 AM
BOOK COVER REVEAL!!

Been dying to see this cover! Now I'm just dying to read it!

- Inspired by The Lost Boys & 90s teen horror
- A modern day horror comedy
- A perfect dopamine hit of nostalgia

storyoriginapp.com/universalboo...

@authordonnataylor.bsky.social
#sannicoslayers #bloodontheboardwalk
March 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
This was taken just a couple weeks ago when I had all my chapters with edits and notes all over the floor. I’m actually surprised how clean my office was back then. 🤣
March 7, 2025 at 3:47 AM