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Gareth Shore
@claretgareth.bsky.social
Reader, writer and high school teacher. Each of those involve fantastical and horrific things happening.

Represented by Helen Lane at the Ki Agency. Currently on submission with folk horror GREEN BOY.
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I am ON SUB with the bloody and beautiful folk horror/thriller 🌳GREEN BOY🌳

Please join me in praying to the gods of the forest (and editors)! Note: no people or animals were ritually sacrificed in the making of this novel. #writing #horror #folklore #folkhorror
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Royal Mail finally getting on the folklore bandwagon.
March 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Ten days left if you would like to query me.
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February 18, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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I am now open to queries for the rest of February in every genre/age range I represent. So if you fit my list (avoid the subjects I state I don't want), and would like to query me, please do so.

Happy to answer any questions below.

And just a reminder that I now work at the Ki Agency.
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February 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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REAR VIEW is a contemporary romance about an ex con with a dark past and a girl with a dark secret. If you’d like to join my ARC team, the sign up sheet is in the comments! ❤️‍🔥
January 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Beware the Wreath of Khan
December 16, 2024 at 3:56 PM
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Check out my interview talking all things Shadowed Moonlight and writing with the super sweet Shelly Mack here! 💕
Thank you so much, @kcharperauthor.bsky.social for sharing your writing journey with me. Congratulations on the release of SHADOWED MOONLIGHT. Wishing you every success in your future. Read our Q&A here:
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December 4, 2024 at 3:04 PM
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✨Giveaway✨

Only 7 weeks ‘til SHADOWED MOONLIGHT’s North American release! To celebrate, I have 2 signed copies to give to 2 lucky winners.

To enter, comment below, follow, & share.

This is a high heat, fast paced, emotional romantasy about murder, love, & betrayal 💙📚
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December 3, 2024 at 2:58 PM
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⭐BLUESKY BOOK GIVEAWAY!⭐

I'm giving away one copy of THE REDEMPTION OF MORGAN BRIGHT. Just reskeet & reply with a horror read you enjoyed this year and please tag the author if they're on Bluesky so they can see their accolades (fine if you don't want to). I'll pick a winner in a few days.
November 20, 2024 at 12:09 AM
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✨PUBLISHING NEWS✨
Featuring diverse paranormals, Southern Gothic flare, & decadent horror, the incomparable Ace (US) and Gollancz (UK) is publishing the Blood and Magic duology Fall 2025. Immeasurable thanks to Gabrielle Pachon, Tara Hiatt and Helen Lane #witchqueenrising
November 17, 2024 at 3:20 PM
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✨REAR VIEW, my contemporary (sports) romance about an ex-con rally racer w/ a dark past who falls for a girl w/ a dark secret, has been acquired by Harlequin (HarperCollins).
Coming August 2025! 💙📚
November 16, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Lovely souls of the #writingcommunity, just thought I'd pop by to tell you I'm Gareth from the UK, repped by the brilliant #HelenLane. Teaching teenagers has given me a high threshold for horror, so that's what I write!
My folk-horror novel 🌳GREEN BOY🌳 is out there on sub right now!!!
November 19, 2024 at 5:30 PM
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This is my Yuletide reading list for next month! I have physical editions, library ebooks, and audiobooks of the whole lot. Peak spooky, cozy holiday vibes. 🎄sharing with you...
November 9, 2024 at 10:00 PM
I am ON SUB with the bloody and beautiful folk horror/thriller 🌳GREEN BOY🌳

Please join me in praying to the gods of the forest (and editors)! Note: no people or animals were ritually sacrificed in the making of this novel. #writing #horror #folklore #folkhorror
November 19, 2024 at 5:30 PM
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It's so frustrating when I have to pass on a book that I really like, because I liked it as a reader and not as an editor or an agent. There is a huge difference between a book I can see potential in, and a book that I can help reach its potential.
November 18, 2023 at 4:24 PM
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Just a reminder that I offer developmental and line editing services. Spaces available. For pricing, check link in bio. #writing #writingcommunity #editing
October 18, 2023 at 11:05 PM
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I realized I somehow forgot to share this here, but SHADOWED MOONLIGHT, my 3-book, high heat, enemies to lovers, urban fantasy series is set for publication w/ Hodderscape/Hachette summer 2024. Thanks to my agent Helen Lane & my editor Natasha Qureshi for this amazing opportunity. #writingcommunity
October 1, 2023 at 1:09 PM
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Marked For Grace won the Literary Titan’s Gold Book Award!!! 🥰🥹😭
You can read their review here: literarytitan.com/2023/08/10/m...
September 2, 2023 at 1:16 PM
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Handed edits of SM book 2 to my agent. Back to drafting my newest urban fantasy romance. Drop your aesthetics below! #writingcommunity
September 7, 2023 at 12:27 PM
For anyone who fancies a listen to my short horror story, The Mourner: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2v4...

Thanks to www.chillingtalesfordarknights.com for the fantastic audio prodcuction!
November 19, 2024 at 5:30 PM
On submission with my folk horror novel, Scales. Exciting times!
November 19, 2024 at 5:30 PM