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H.V. Patterson @hvpatterson.bsky.social · 1d

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ROF Publishing House | Explore New Literary Voices

Discover innovative books, talented authors, and publishing opportunities at ROF Publishing House, dedicated to promoting daring fiction and poetic journeys.

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H.V. Patterson @hvpatterson.bsky.social · 1d

Blown away by this gorgeous contributor package from ROF Publishing! Love the gorgeous art by Steve Townsend. I'm very excited that "Wren's Day" is part of Season's Grievings: Tales of Travel Horror edited by Emily J. Weisenberger.

A poster of the book Season's Grievings (left) alongside a copy of the book Season's Grievings (upper right) and a framed print from the story "Wren's Day" showing children pursuing and throwing stones at a male Carolina wren attempting to flee.

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H.V. Patterson @hvpatterson.bsky.social · 1d

Super excited to host horror book club! October 14th, 7pm at Heirloom Rustic Ales in Tulsa.

We'll be Root Rot by Saskia Nislow!

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Devan Barlow @devanbarlow.bsky.social · 1d

Also includes a story by me, about a woman with ice magic getting revenge!

H.V. Patterson @hvpatterson.bsky.social · 2d

Just over a week left to support Into the Dark from @awwlitmag.bsky.social! Loads of dark fantasy including my story, "Phalanges and Flames". There are a lot of cool goodies available to backers--check it out!!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/all...

Into the Dark

A Dark Fantasy and Fantastical Horror Anthology

www.kickstarter.com

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Nghi Vo @nghivo.bsky.social · 2d

Hey. Hey.

On sale TOMORROW is my standalone novella A Mouthful of Dust, #6 in the Singing Hills Cycle!

us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

The story-collecting Cleric Chih and Almost Brilliant are headed to Baolin, a town known for its incredible pork and a famine that occurred eighteen years ago.

A Mouthful of Dust

Hunger makes monsters in this dark new tale in Nghi Vo's Hugo Award-winning Singing Hills Cycle."Nghi Vo is so good."―NPR on The Brides of High HillWanderi...

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H.V. Patterson @hvpatterson.bsky.social · 2d

I'm excited to be part of this anthology!!

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The Deadlands @thedeadlands.com · 2d

it's here, The Deadlands fundraiser 💀

buy your very 2026 coin for the ferryman and help support us

we've got signed books, deadlands issues + psychopomp book bundles, and more coming soon!

please like + RT this to help spread the word

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behold!

Illustration of a white skull partially obscured by colorful mushrooms and plants. Different fungi sprout from and around the skull, including red mushrooms with white spots, yellow fan-shaped mushrooms, gray cluster mushrooms, and orange bulbous mushrooms, with green and purple plants filling the background. A ribbon at the bottom of the skull reads “ADMIT ONE.”

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H.V. Patterson @hvpatterson.bsky.social · 2d

Just over a week left to support Into the Dark from @awwlitmag.bsky.social! Loads of dark fantasy including my story, "Phalanges and Flames". There are a lot of cool goodies available to backers--check it out!!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/all...

Into the Dark

A Dark Fantasy and Fantastical Horror Anthology

www.kickstarter.com

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MatGost @matgost.bsky.social · 2d

Silent Screams is out now.
It's the first anthology I've edited and I love every single story inside it.
If you prefer your #Halloween scares quiet and filled with creeping dread, then this is the book for you.
eBook and paperback:
mybook.to/SilentScream...
#Horror #ShortStories #WritingCommunity

The cover wrap for Silent Screams, An Anthology of Quiet Horrors - featuring a striking, surreal illustration by Eric Brenner, depicting a screaming face with far too many eyes. The book blurb states:
The most terrifying horror stories don't churn your stomach. They creep like shadows, chilling with a touch. They build dread through atmosphere and emotion, rather than splatter and gore.

Welcome to Silent Screams, an anthology of quiet horror stories.

Within these pages, you will face strange and twisted scenes, dark and demonic characters, nightmares great and small, written by a host of talented authors from around the world.

These are shattering tales of grief and loss, visitations from strange folk, troubled dreams, and cursed artefacts.

These are whispers to make your skin crawl and your toes curl. Words to catch your breath and smother screams.

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P.A. Cornell (She/Her) @cornellwriter.bsky.social · 13d

Just a reminder that it’s still Latine heritage month. Have you read something by Latine authors lately? Maybe @pedroiniguez.bsky.social’s award-winning poetry? Or @renanbernardo.com’s latest appearance in Reactor? Or even possibly…something by yours truly? It’s not too late!

P.A. Cornell (She/Her) @cornellwriter.bsky.social · 23d

It’s Latine heritage month September 15 - October 15, which means it’s a really great time to support Latine creators. I’m one, but there are many others. Look for our work. Mine can be accessed through my linktree in bio. #latineheritagemonth

Image is of a black background with brightly colored flowers and animals in the foreground. Text says “Celebrating Latine Heritage Month.”

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H.V. Patterson @hvpatterson.bsky.social · 5d

Horror Book Club returns! October 14th, 7pm at Heirloom Rustic Ales in Tulsa! We're reading Root Rot by Saskia Nislow. Now available as an audiobook narrated by Angela Scappatura!

libro.fm/audiobooks/9...

Root Rot Audiobook on Libro.fm

Come meet The Liar, The Secret Keeper, The Crybaby, and the rest.Nine children travel with their families to their Grandfather's vacation property, where strange things begin to happen: eyes blink fro...

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H.V. Patterson @hvpatterson.bsky.social · 5d

www.amazon.com/Silent-Screa...

Silent Screams: An Anthology of Quiet Horrors

Silent Screams: An Anthology of Quiet Horrors [Gostelow, Mathew, Hollans, Terry, Overall, Sonia, Haigh, Heather D, Royston, Sarah, Maloney, Ali, Relph, JP, McLeod, Lindz, Fekete, Zary, Press, Ghost Willow] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Silent Screams: An Anthology of Quiet Horrors

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H.V. Patterson @hvpatterson.bsky.social · 5d

Just in time for spooky month: check out Silent Screams ed. by @matgost.bsky.social! Includes my horror flash, "Unexplained", and tons of other quiet horror stories.
The cover by Eric Brenner is even more stunning in person!

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Devan Barlow @devanbarlow.bsky.social · 6d

Funding the kickstarter means authors get paid more!
(One of them is me!)

All Worlds Wayfarer (Literary Magazine) @awwlitmag.bsky.social · 7d

The anthology is alive, but it needs more voices to grow stronger. 🌑
Can we reach 50% funded this week? Join us, and help unlock the darkness:
👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/all...

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Andrea Giusto @andreagiusto.bsky.social · 6d

Among the stories included in this anthology is my own "The Jormungand Foundation", a tale about a dragon, an archaeological expedition, and the things we can’t leave behind. #writing #writingcommunity

All Worlds Wayfarer (Literary Magazine) @awwlitmag.bsky.social · 23d

🌑 It begins. 🌑

The Into the Dark Kickstarter is officially LIVE!
34 tales of dark fantasy & fantastical horror — haunting, harrowing, and unforgettable.

Back today and help us bring this anthology to life!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/all...
#IntoTheDark #Kickstarter #DarkFantasy #HorrorBooks

Into the Dark

A Dark Fantasy and Fantastical Horror Anthology

www.kickstarter.com

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All Worlds Wayfarer (Literary Magazine) @awwlitmag.bsky.social · 7d

The anthology is alive, but it needs more voices to grow stronger. 🌑
Can we reach 50% funded this week? Join us, and help unlock the darkness:
👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/all...

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H.V. Patterson @hvpatterson.bsky.social · 13d

Just 19 days to go! Support the latest anthology from @awwlitmag.bsky.social!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/all...

Into the Dark

A Dark Fantasy and Fantastical Horror Anthology

www.kickstarter.com

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H.V. Patterson @hvpatterson.bsky.social · 12d

That was my first print publication--and my first pro-rate publication! Glad to share a TOC again!

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Basile Lebret writes The Void After You @evoripclaw.bsky.social · 12d

Did you know next month will see the release of Season's Grievings by RoF Publishing and if you preorder it you'll get a signed poster of thid awesome cover?

Within you'll find my short story All is Bright alongside work by @catvoleur.bsky.social and @hvpatterson.bsky.social !

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H.V. Patterson @hvpatterson.bsky.social · 13d

Just 19 days to go! Support the latest anthology from @awwlitmag.bsky.social!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/all...

Into the Dark

A Dark Fantasy and Fantastical Horror Anthology

www.kickstarter.com

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H.V. Patterson @hvpatterson.bsky.social · 15d

A fantastic book! Though I did make the mistake of trying to read it while eating dinner lol

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H.V. Patterson @hvpatterson.bsky.social · 15d

Recent Reads I've Loved:
-Hemlock and Silver by T. Kingfisher
-These Fleeting Shadows by Kate Alice Marshall
-Embrace the Serpent by Sunya Mara
-Slow Noodles by Chantha Nguon
-Wake Up and Open Your Eyes by Clay McLeod Chapman

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Caitlin Starling @caitlinstarling.com · 15d

yay I made another book

(out October 14th)

Photo of finished copies of Caitlin’s novels, with The Graceview Patient in the center. It’s very pretty.

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🌈 Hailey Piper 🌈 @haileypiperfights.bsky.social · 15d

It's release day for WHY I LOVE HORROR 🤩

I'm thrilled to be part of this beautiful collection of essays edited by the wonderful @raforall.bsky.social on why we love this genre and what it means to us.

What's the foundation of my horror love and my essay "The Giant Footprint of Horror"? Hmmm 😆

A Godzilla tattoo on Hailey Piper's forearm above the page for her essay The Giant Footprint of Horror

Back of the book Why I Love Horror by Becky Spratford, showing the names of all the contributors.

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Devan Barlow @devanbarlow.bsky.social · 16d

Hey, you like spooky stories about revenge? You'll love A Frozen Woman of Balecrocus

All Worlds Wayfarer (Literary Magazine) @awwlitmag.bsky.social · 16d

❄️In Into the Dark, @devanbarlow.bsky.social Devan Barlow’s A Frozen Woman of Balecrocus weaves a tale of legacy, defiance & chilling magic. Cold needles, colder bloodlines & power that refuses to die.

Support this story & 33 others! Join the Kickstarter today!

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Into the Dark

A Dark Fantasy and Fantastical Horror Anthology

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