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Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 16h

Look at this cute little Jaws plushie. He’s even got a little air tank in his mouth.

Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 2d

My laptop when I finally sat down to write tonight.

a woman says where were you in a slasher movie

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Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 3d

Crazy beautiful and super challenging (for me) 6.7-mile hike through the Midland School trails and in Los Olivos.

The car ride also took me by the Neverland Ranch gate.

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Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 4d

Just started watching Opus and my favorite thing so far is that Ayo Edebiri’s character uses my favorite type of pen.

Uni-Ball Vision for the win!!! 🖊️

Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 5d

Didn’t plan for this story to come out at the same as a certain world-famous pop star’s new album, but you can now read my short horror tale “Reply Guy” for FREE courtesy of Alien Buddha Press.

Link to the story is in the replies. Enjoy! alienbuddhapress.wordpress.com/2025/10/04/f...

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Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 5d

Hit 10k words on the new novella (novel?) tonight.

Going celebrate with a stiff drink and an old classic horro flick. Thinking either The Mummy or The Wolfman.

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Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 5d

Nothing like the smell of a freshly-opened box of author copies.

Now I just gotta sell the damn things…

Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 6d

My grandma Lynn’s life was marked by a remarkable strength and a deep love for her family.

I cherish all my memories with her and will miss her dearly. www.missionhillsmortuary.com/obituary/lyn...

Obituary for Lynn Dee Rodriguez at San Fernando Mission Cemeteries and Mission Hills Catholic Mortuary

Lynn Dee Rodriguez 1939-2025 Lynn Dee Rodriguez, 86, of West Hills, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 19, 2025, at Adventist Hospital in Simi Valley. Lynn was born on March 6, 1...

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Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 6d

Spending the day laid up at home with a really miserable cold, but at least I’ll get a chance to watch Final Destination: Bloodline through my DayQuil-induced haze.

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Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 6d

My story about an online troll getting hunted down by a pop star’s army of fans, “Reply Guy”, is featured in Alien Buddha Press’s House of Horrors Vol. 8.

Grab a copy and enjoy! amazon.com/dp/B0FTM5B89F

Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 7d

It's October of 2025 and I have only one question:

Is the Dragula finally available as a fuel-efficient hybrid?

a man with a beard is sitting in a dark room

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Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 8d

I’d like to thank Peacmaker for reminding me that Tim Meadows is a goddamn national treasure.

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Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 8d

Started a new book this morning. It’s a contemporary weird western eco-horror novel. Right up my alley.

I picked up a copy when the author came to speak to a local writer’s group I joined. It’s got some really nice looking art and I also got my copy signed.

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Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 9d

Finshed B.R. Yeager’s Amygdalatropolis this morning.

If you are looking for a short, intense read that uses hallucinatory, almost experimental prose to chart a descent into the darkest and most disturbing corners of internet message board culture, this book is for you.

Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 12d

I bet Hegseth's just gonna lock all those generals in a room with him and try and get them to buy into some weird nootropics pyramid scheme.

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Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 13d

Wow. Just got my first royalty payment for my novella.

It still is a hell of a great feeling to know what people actually bought somthing I wrote.

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Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 13d

Guess who just found a pair of REI hiking pants in their EXACT size at the thrift store for $7?

Its Me Im The Guy Chris Elliot GIF

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Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 13d

Not only will you be helping some cute kittens, but you'll also get a truly fantastic collection of horror stories.

LC von Hessen 𓆙 💀 @lcvonhessen.bsky.social · 13d

My new baby kittens have a pricy vet follow-up in a few weeks, my old-man cat still needs his various prescriptions, AND my rent is going up in November, so book revenue is increasingly important nowadays! Please consider ordering a copy or leaving a review somewhere online 🤞

LC von Hessen 𓆙 💀 @lcvonhessen.bsky.social · Jun 13

R E M I N D E R that my debut horror/dark SFF/weird fiction collection Spiritus Ex Machina is available in ebook and paperback versions via Grimscribe Press (there was also a sold-out hardcover). Proceeds are mostly going towards my elderly cat's medical needs

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Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 14d

Post a duo

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Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 14d

Want to support a very cool anthology of Cthulhu Mythos poetry and art that I just happen to be in?

The Kickstarter for Eldritch Prayers is live and already 1/2 way funded.

Check it out and throw them a couple bucks if you feel so inclined. www.kickstarter.com/projects/208...

Eldritch Prayers I

An anthology of Cthulhu Mythos poetry and art

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Patrick Barb @patrickbarb.bsky.social · 15d

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Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 16d

Few things are better than a strong drink and manual typewriter.

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Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 16d

Firefighters are the best. Here’s some from my local fire department rescuing a husky that got its head stuck in a chair.

Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 16d

Everything sucks but at least GWAR is in the news…

Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks to the Failing Writers podcast for having me and other writers on to chat about indie/snall press publishing.

Give the episode a listen! open.spotify.com/episode/5Gxx...

S5 Ep14: Small Independent Publishers Pt1

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