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Hanna Delaney
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Author of Oceanus (2024) and The Spider (2025) Science fiction, horror, fantasy. Mum of 3. Very busy person. Liverpool, UK.
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'I’d always know where she was, and what she was doing. I’d even know what she was thinking, half the time.'
When You've Been Married As Long As We Have-- Read it now:
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image shows a quotation from the original story. It says 'she doesn't kiss me like she used to, but I know that she loves me.' This is a flash fiction horror story by Hanna Delaney called 'When you've been married as long as we have.'
October 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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'I’d always know where she was, and what she was doing. I’d even know what she was thinking, half the time.'
When You've Been Married As Long As We Have-- Read it now:
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when you've been married as long as we have is a flash fiction horror story. The image shows two wedding rings on lined paper and the text bears the title of the story.
October 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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More microfiction that has been knocking around this Spooktober. Here's a round up:
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October 26, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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Simple, no nonsense marketing for authors. Over on Pinterested, I'm helping authors grapple with the very basics of marketing.
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Simple marketing for authors.
October 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Fan of flash fiction and folkloric monsters? 'I Do Not Want To' is free to read.
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I do not want to is a flash fiction horror story about Black Annis. The image shows the title and a mound with two isolated trees on it.
October 25, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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Throughout October I have been sharing #spooktober themed micro fiction on Instagram. Thanks for joining in! I've included a round up of week one's stories in my newsletter here:
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October 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Did you know that I have a newsletter dedicated to authors learning how to use Pinterest to market their books? It's called Pinterested, and it's all about how to organically grow on Pinterest and market your work. Sign up for free!
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October 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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I then went on to publish The Ring, book 2 of this series! As well as my novels, I publish fiction every week in my Substack newsletter. I love what I do and as hard as it is with 3 little ones around, I wouldn't change it for the world. 4/4
The Ring is a horror mystery novel by Hanna Delaney. The image says 'Victorian Supernatural Suspense' and says that it is out now. the cover is in the centre of the image and shows the title of the book and a coiled whip underneath it. The caption says 'the show must go on.'
October 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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My first novel was Oceanus, a science fiction story inspired by The Tempest. My second novel 'The Spider' is a Victorian Gothic Horror novel set in Liverpool, where I live with my family. I'd always been a massive fan of Victorian and Gothic Literature, studying both at University 3/4
The Spider is a Gothic Horror Mystery Novel set in Victorian England. It tells the story of Daniel Muldoon, an Occult detective who assists the Liverpool City Police. The cover is black and the white text bears the title. The background of the image is covered in cobwebs.
October 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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My first foray into writing was in 2024 when I started a Substack. I had burnout from my craft business and needed something else to do. I had hundreds of unfinished stories lying around in notebooks so I got back on the horse, and I've never looked back. My debut novel came out in September '24 2/4
Oceanus is a science fiction mystery novel by Hanna Delaney. The image shows a hand holding up the book. It has a blue cover and says 'Oceanus' in white text.
October 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Hi new followers! I thought I'd do a quick intro post. I'm Hanna, and I'm a horror author from Liverpool. I have 3 kids and write what I can, when I can! I used to be an English teacher but I've been living the self-employed life for 6 years. What about you? 1/4
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October 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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A little bit more about 'The Shade In The Sands and Other Stories' on Goodreads. It comes out in December on paperback and ebook, but you can pre-order the kindle version now.
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The Shade In The Sands and other stories is a Gothic horror short story collection by Hanna Delaney. The image shows the book's cover and title. The cover shows the pyramids of Giza and a skull in one of the pyramids.
October 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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One of the other tales that will be included in the collection is 'The Shabti' which is currently free to read! It's one of my most popular stories on substack.
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The shabti is a gothic horror story inspired by haunted egyptian artefacts. This is an image of a woman's face. Her makeup has been done in the classic 'Cleopatra' style of the 20th century. The title says 'The Shabti.'
October 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Gothic Egyptomania, anyone? I'm so excited to launch my first collection of short stories in December.
I've collated some chilling short stories inspired by 'Mummy Mania' and the Gothic Egyptian tales of Conan Doyle and Stoker.
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The shade in the sands is a collection of gothic horror tales. The image shows the book's cover which includes the pyramids of Giza and a skull, as well as Egyptian hieroglyphics and camels in the background.
October 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Thank you for hosting, Mary.
I am still peddling my Muldoon Mysteries Gothic Horror series. It's set right here in Liverpool but back in the 1890s. Muldoon is an occult detective assisting the Liverpool City Police with the strangest cases.
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A positive review of The Spider by Hanna Delaney.
October 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Read The Spider now 🕷️
Gothic Horror meets Historical Crime Thriller.
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October 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A true tour de force by one of the UK's best up and coming authors.'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wilkie Collins with added ghosts, if you will.'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The Shining has nothing on The Spider. I recommend reading during the day.'
Read it now:
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The spider is a suspenseful gothic horror novel set in 1890s Liverpool. It tells the story of a middle class Victorian family moving in to number 5 Percy Street. Frances Bryant is convinced that there is something already living in the house. When Muldoon is called to come and investigate, he realises that thisnis just the beginning of the horrors that will unfold.
October 18, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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This was day 5 of #Spooktober 📌 pin.it/5VMSGwLqX
Red Ned is a microfiction about sleep paralysis... Or is it?
October 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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I've been sharing my #Spooktober microfiction on Instagram and Pinterest.
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Speed bumps. After their successful speed dating session, the woman realises the man she's just been talking to is a ghost.
October 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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The Spider is on a limited time deal for 99p on Kindle! Also available on KU and in paperback. Kick off Spooky season with the Muldoon Mystery series of supernatural stories set in late-Victorian Liverpool!
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The Spider is a supernatural mystery series featuring a detective who solves supernatural mysteries. It is a blend of crime thriller and gothic horror. The image shows a cover of The Spider and gives the blurb of the book. It is available to read on Kindle.
October 4, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Book 1 of the Muldoon Mysteries: The Spider, is £1.99 on Kindle or available in other formats AND Kindle Unlimited.
It's your 19th century gothic horror, murder mystery, supernatural suspense and it's set right here in Liverpool. Keep the lights on.
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September 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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The Spider is £1.99. It's book 1 of The Muldoon Mysteries series.
It is all of these things:
🌹Gothic Horror
🔪Murder mystery
👻Supernatural suspense
⌛Historical thriller
It's set in Liverpool, where I'm from… but 130 years ago.
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This is a review of The Spider by Hanna Delaney. It is a Gothic horror murder mystery novel set in Victorian Liverpool. The picture is showing what readers are saying about the book. The reviews are positive. This is a review of The Spider by Hanna Delaney. It is a Gothic horror murder mystery novel set in Victorian Liverpool. The picture is showing what readers are saying about the book. The reviews are positive. This is a review of The Spider by Hanna Delaney. It is a Gothic horror murder mystery novel set in Victorian Liverpool. The picture is showing what readers are saying about the book. The reviews are positive.
September 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Out on the Dane Hills, those lost or behaving badly had better find shelter soon.
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I do not want to is a 500 word flash fiction story about a witch on the Dane Hills. It's a horror story.
September 19, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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My Horror novel 'The Ring' has been entered into the Kindle Storyteller Contest 2025. Readers play a key role so if you've read this book, please leave a review!
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The Ring by Hanna Delaney. It's a Gothic horror murder mystery model with a supernatural edge. It is set in Victorian Liverpool.
September 12, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Happy book birthday to Oceanus!
This mystery thriller inspired by The Tempest is a whole year old today. Thank you to everyone for your support. This book started it all!
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September 6, 2025 at 11:41 AM