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LindaAnn LoSchiavo @ghostlyverse.bsky.social · Aug 7

Reviews do matter.
ARCs are available for 👻🎃 "Always Haunted: Hallowe'en Poems."
At Shade Bar, I read 2 horrifying pieces about a brutal NYC double homicide & my Uncle Larry's poker games with the poltergeists of Park Slope.
📩 A DM gets you a pdf!
www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...

Always Haunted: Hallowe'en Poems

* * Winner of The Chrysalis BREW Project's Award for Ex…

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Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Aug 8

Horrible.

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LindaAnn LoSchiavo @ghostlyverse.bsky.social · Aug 7

🐺Usually, he ignored vagrants & hitchhikers.
But he noticed a black eye, a fresh bruise like a misshapen heart on her raised arm.
The wolf inside him opened a slumbering eye and braked.
"Meeting" by LindaAnn LoSchiavo
In "This Exquisite Topology" @angrygablepress.bsky.social
@hwany.org @hdwp.com

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BOO-trous BOO-trous-Ghoulie @dlbowman76.com · Aug 7

Oh hell.

This is very, very, bad.

Extremely bad.

OpenAI is giving ChatGPT to the government for $1

OpenAI said agencies will get access to its frontier models through ChatGPT Enterprise, and it will also offer access to features like Advanced Voice Mode.

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Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Aug 7

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Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Aug 7

This. Precisely this.

Alp Beck @alpbeck.com · Aug 7

Reviews and word-of-mouth comments/reviews are the lifeblood of independent #writing and #publishing. Without amplification by readers, we cannot be found.

Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Aug 7

Reminder to #readers: if there’s a story/book you’ve enjoyed, take a minute to write a review on #goodreads, #amazon @barnesandnoble.com & #SocialMedia.
Even a short nention can help others discover it. Thank you.
#reading #IndiePublishing #writing.

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Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Aug 7

Reminder to #readers: if there’s a story/book you’ve enjoyed, take a minute to write a review on #goodreads, #amazon @barnesandnoble.com & #SocialMedia.
Even a short nention can help others discover it. Thank you.
#reading #IndiePublishing #writing.

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Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Aug 5

As #writers and #creators are targeted more by scams every day, consider signing up. This oughta be eye opening. Sign up to get the replay.
Wed., August 6, 2025 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT
via @authorsguild.org

Inside an Author Scam: What Happened at #PageTurnerPress

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Inside an Author Scam: What Happened at PageTurner Press - The Authors Guild

Investigative journalist Brent Crane undertook deep reporting on what happened at PageTurner Press, where predatory and fraudulent activity resulted in the FBI conducting arrests earlier this year. As...

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LindaAnn LoSchiavo @ghostlyverse.bsky.social · Aug 5

📢 CALL TO SUBMIT
Unseen Agreements Anthology
Spec-fic (PG-13) on hidden bargains, mysterious contracts, eerie consequences
Priority Canadians but open to all
Length: 5,000 wds MAX
⏰Deadline 15 August 2025
💲Pay: CAD50
@hwany.org @hdwp.com
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🌓 Unseen Agreements

A Speculative Fiction Anthology - Coming in October 2025

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LindaAnn LoSchiavo @ghostlyverse.bsky.social · Aug 5

📢 CALL TO SUBMIT
2025 Cosmic Chronicles Literary Prize
Spec Fiction & Poetry
⏰Deadline 1 Sept 2025
No-fee subs
💲Pays $1,000
@hwany.org @sfpoetry.bsky.social
@angelayurikosmith.bsky.social
@kimwhysallhammond.bsky.social
@emteepoetry.bsky.social
@rozmuse.bsky.social
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The SETI Institute is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Cosmic Chronicles Literary Prize

Submission deadline: September 1, 2025.

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Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Aug 4

Jonathan Janz @jonathanjanz.bsky.social · Aug 4

The main character of my upcoming sci-fi horror release VEIL (9/16) owns a bookstore called The Constant Reader Café (because he's a huge Stephen King fan). An amazing reader named Sarah Bartz and her talented sister-in-law Stephanie Sorrenson created this design and t-shirt, and I love it!!!

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Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Aug 4

6. Some highlights from yesterday's spooky reads: #ShadeBar #NYC #Horror #writing @svpthinks.bsky.social @mothman13.bsky.social @carolgyzander.bsky.social @teelglenn.bsky.social @randeedawn.com @larafraterauthor.bsky.social

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Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Aug 4

5. Some highlights from yesterday's spooky reads: #ShadeBar #NYC #Horror #writing @svpthinks.bsky.social @mothman13.bsky.social @carolgyzander.bsky.social @teelglenn.bsky.social @randeedawn.com @larafraterauthor.bsky.social

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Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Aug 4

4. Some highlights from yesterday's spooky reads: #ShadeBar #NYC #Horror #writing @svpthinks.bsky.social @mothman13.bsky.social @carolgyzander.bsky.social @teelglenn.bsky.social @randeedawn.com @larafraterauthor.bsky.social

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Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Aug 4

3. Some highlights from yesterday's spooky reads: #ShadeBar #NYC #Horror #writing @svpthinks.bsky.social @mothman13.bsky.social @carolgyzander.bsky.social @teelglenn.bsky.social @randeedawn.com @larafraterauthor.bsky.social

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Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Aug 4

2. Some highlights from yesterday's spooky reads: #ShadeBar #NYC #Horror #writing @svpthinks.bsky.social @mothman13.bsky.social @carolgyzander.bsky.social @teelglenn.bsky.social @randeedawn.com @larafraterauthor.bsky.social

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Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Aug 4

1. Some highlights from yesterday's spooky reads: #ShadeBar #NYC #Horror #writing @svpthinks.bsky.social @mothman13.bsky.social @carolgyzander.bsky.social @teelglenn.bsky.social @randeedawn.com @larafraterauthor.bsky.social

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Amy "Gory" Grech @amygrech.bsky.social · Aug 4

Frightfully-fantastic readings! 🖤💀

Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Aug 4

Nothing beats sharing chills, drinks, crepes at Shade Bar. Tonight's readers: @carolgyzander.bsky.social @mothman13.bsky.social @svpthinks.bsky.social @teelglenn.bsky.social @randeedawn.com @larafraterauthor.bsky.social @leannareneehieber.bsky.social #JohnPCollins #OliverBaer

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Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Aug 4

Two of our favorites! @larafraterauthor.bsky.social and @amygrech.bsky.social are part of that cadre of horror writers who make the HWA-NY special. It was great seeing them yesterday at #SHADEBAR!

Amy "Gory" Grech @amygrech.bsky.social · Aug 4

Here I am with @larafraterauthor.bsky.social at Shade Bar in #NYC! @hwany.org #AuthorSky #BookSky #HorrorSky #NYCAuthors #WriterSky

Lara Frater and Amy Grech at Shade Bar in NYC

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Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Aug 4

Great advice. PL is one of the nasty ones.

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Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Aug 4

Wild tale.

Leanna Renee Hieber @leannareneehieber.bsky.social · Aug 4

Tonight I read the intro of my "Elena & The Count" chapter of AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC; a particularly crazy true story, to a supportive crowd at Shade Bar. This chapter made me so angry researching it, I had to write a fictional short (linked below) as therapy. THX, @hwany.org, for being so lovely. 🖤

Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Jul 30

Chill w us for #Horror readings @ famous #NYC Shade Bar. Fun & a/c! There will be crepes, drinks, scary readings, horror trivia, a raffle, book giveaways. Did we mention crepes? Sunday, August 8 from 6-9pm #events #free @teelglenn.bsky.social @carolgyzander.bsky.social @svpthinks.bsky.social

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Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Aug 4

Oh that's true. Didn't catch that. Who did you summon, or did you just decide to do pot luck?

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Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Aug 4

It was an insane tale. Can't wait for the book to come out!

Leanna Renee Hieber @leannareneehieber.bsky.social · Aug 4

Tonight I read the intro of my "Elena & The Count" chapter of AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC; a particularly crazy true story, to a supportive crowd at Shade Bar. This chapter made me so angry researching it, I had to write a fictional short (linked below) as therapy. THX, @hwany.org, for being so lovely. 🖤

Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Jul 30

Chill w us for #Horror readings @ famous #NYC Shade Bar. Fun & a/c! There will be crepes, drinks, scary readings, horror trivia, a raffle, book giveaways. Did we mention crepes? Sunday, August 8 from 6-9pm #events #free @teelglenn.bsky.social @carolgyzander.bsky.social @svpthinks.bsky.social

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Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Aug 4

What a treat! @leannareneehieber.bsky.social read from her upcoming book: America's Most Gothic Haunted History. Creepy stuff! At #ShadeBar #Horror reads.

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Horror Writers Association, New York Chapter @hwany.org · Aug 4

Nothing beats sharing chills, drinks, crepes at Shade Bar. Tonight's readers: @carolgyzander.bsky.social @mothman13.bsky.social @svpthinks.bsky.social @teelglenn.bsky.social @randeedawn.com @larafraterauthor.bsky.social @leannareneehieber.bsky.social #JohnPCollins #OliverBaer

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