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Jenny Kiefer @jennykiefer.com · 11h

PUB DAY POSSUM

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The Vampires Library @vampireslibrary.bsky.social · 14h

Happy crafting sinners! @jennykiefer.com s crafting for sinners is out today and if you didn’t already pre-order it directly from her bookstore, you wanna waddle down to your local bookstore and grab it or come see meeeee!

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Marguerite/Peg Turley @margueriteturl2.bsky.social · 14h

Happy pub day to these beauties!It’s another stellar week for new releases at @lahaskabookshop.bsky.social
@talkscaredpod.bsky.social @jennykiefer.com @kaychronister.bsky.social @casskhaw.bsky.social @emanquotah.bsky.social @emotrophywife.bsky.social
@tanyapell.bsky.social #books

Good boy by Neil McRobert crafting for sinners by Jenny Kiefer the big wife by Kay Chronister salt grows heavy by Cassandra Khaw The night is not for you by eman Quotah Herculine by Grace Byron and her wicked roots by Tanya Pell on top of the horror section

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Chuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · 15h

This is out and you want it, the end

Jenny Kiefer @jennykiefer.com · Mar 21

CRAFTING FOR SINNERS releases October 7! Pre-order a signed copy here: www.horrorbookstore.com/product/craf...

The cover for CRAFTING FOR SINNERS, featuring hand-crocheted art

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Micah Castle 🎃 @micahcastle.com · 15h

IT'S OUT AND IT'S GOOD AND YOU SHOULD BUY IT

Jenny Kiefer @jennykiefer.com · Mar 21

CRAFTING FOR SINNERS releases October 7! Pre-order a signed copy here: www.horrorbookstore.com/product/craf...

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This is Allyween @allymalinenko.bsky.social · 21h

Happy Book Birthday Jenny!

Jenny Kiefer @jennykiefer.com · Mar 21

CRAFTING FOR SINNERS releases October 7! Pre-order a signed copy here: www.horrorbookstore.com/product/craf...

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Kathy Palm @kathleenpalm.bsky.social · 21h

Happy release day!!!
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Jenny Kiefer @jennykiefer.com · Mar 21

CRAFTING FOR SINNERS releases October 7! Pre-order a signed copy here: www.horrorbookstore.com/product/craf...

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Emma Cole @editrixemma.bsky.social · 1d

Happy book birthday to @jennykiefer.com and Crafting for Sinners! As a crafty person, this book feels hilariously disgustingly accurate and I loved it. You should read it especially if you are also a crafty person (who is not squeamish)

Jenny Kiefer's Crafting for Sinners. The cover features a pair of crocheted hands on a praying pose.

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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 1d

It's pub day for books that feature crafting, Krampus, and cool characters. Congratulations to clients @jennykiefer.com, @zoepersico.bsky.social, and PJ Hoover!

Oct. 7 Book Releases from the Tobias Literary Agency

New in Early Readers

In this unique, interactive graphic novel, early readers learn how to make good choices – and even choose what the characters do next!

Strong curriculum ties to social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, and story writing combine with excellent character-education lessons in cooperation, empathy, honesty and teamwork in a totally immersive interactive package.
Author:
P.J. Hoover
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Illustrator:
Lisa Wiley
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Features interactive storytelling

New in Adult Horror

Author:
Jenny Kiefer
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Released Oct. 7, 2025
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Appeals to fans of Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle and Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix
A queer woman must fight her way out of a craft store run by a megachurch in this gripping survival horror novel by Jenny Kiefer, author of This Wretched Valley.

“Kiefer presents a visceral, grimly comedic, but deadly serious novel that will whip readers into a frenzy of fear as well as anger.”—Library Journal

New in Picture Books

Author:
Kyle Sullivan
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Illustrator:
Zoe Persico
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Includes a glossary of winter folklore characters
Better watch out! Something delightfully dreadful lurks in the shadows cast by holiday lights.

“This cheerful, rhyming tale starring some of Western Europe’s folkloric figures will thrill readers…Sullivan and Persico make these friendly monsters heartwarming; readers will enjoy welcoming them to their holiday story times.” — School Library Journal

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the-line-up.bsky.social @the-line-up.bsky.social · 1d

From smutty vamps to creepy cults, here are our most anticipated horror books from indie and small presses this October. @jennykiefer.com @quirkbooks.bsky.social @pickyourpotions.bsky.social @saratantlinger.bsky.social

4 Terrifying New Releases from Indie and Small Presses in October 2025

Looking for your next horror read? Here are four October 2025 indie and small press releases you won't want to miss.

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Emily C. Hughes @emilyhughes.bsky.social · 5d

the October horror shopping list is live! feat. new books from @tanyapell.bsky.social @manylittlewords.bsky.social @jennykiefer.com @richardkadrey.bsky.social @emotrophywife.bsky.social @carsonfaust.bsky.social @johnhornor.bsky.social @zefrrr.bsky.social @talkscaredpod.bsky.social & many more!

All the New Horror Books Coming in October 2025

October 2025’s new horror books, featuring titles from Joe Hill, Neil McRobert, Jewelle Gomez, Gemma Files, Caitlin Starling, Jenny Kiefer, Richard Kadrey, Tanya Pell, Brian Asman, Nuzo Onoh,…

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Sonora Taylor @sonorataylor.bsky.social · 5d

It's here! @vlatinalondon.bsky.social and I have compiled our Fall 2025 reading list, filled with books we can't wait to read this autumn and beyond. What's on your reading list?

Fright Girl Fall: New Releases We’re Pumped For

It’s fall, y’all! Spooky season is upon us, and we’ve put together a list of several new releases — several scary, some not so much — that we’re excited for this…

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Jenny Kiefer @jennykiefer.com · 8d

Going into the warzone of Portland in just over a week to chat with @wnwagner.bsky.social about Crafting for Sinners at Powell Books! See ya in the trenches I guess...

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 8d

Queer Mystery Coming Attractions kingsriverlife.com/09/27/queer-... #LGBTQIA @mattlmoore.bsky.social @jonwesleyhuff.bsky.social @tekhnemakre.bsky.social @tanyapell.bsky.social @markwaddell.bsky.social @jennykiefer.com @meredithspies.bsky.social @annaptaker.bsky.social @marshallthornton.bsky.social💙📚

Queer Mystery Coming Attractions: October 2025

by Matt Lubbers-MooreAs the crisp autumn air settles in and Halloween approaches, there's no better time to delve into tales that intertwine suspense, the supernatural, and LGBTQ+ narratives. This sea...

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Horror Tree @horrortree.com · 8d

Read @jwdonley.bsky.social's #BookReview This Wretched Valley by Jenny Kiefer ( @jennykiefer.com )
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#AmReading #AmWriting #WritersLife #bookworm #IndieWriter #IndieAuthors #horror #Books #WritingCommunity

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Lila Denning @vantine.bsky.social · 11d

It’s another @thetobiasagency.bsky.social promotional box. @laneheymont.bsky.social knows his stuff!
Be Gay! Do crafts! Buy CRAFTING FOR SINNERS by @horrorbookstore.bsky.social !! It looks like so much fun! Crumpet approved!!

Picture of promotional box for book crafting for sinners by Jenny Kiefer box contains book knitting needles handmade knitted pouch keychain with fake vile of blood and custom tape measure. Box is black and filled with black yarn for packing.

Image of title page of book crafting for sinners by Jenny Kiefer autographed and includes message. Be gay do crafts.

Picture of dark brown lion, head, rabbit, sniffing books crafting for sinners by Jenny Kiefer and why I love horror by Becky Spratford

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Lila Denning @vantine.bsky.social · 11d

Check out @jennykiefer.com ‘s Bram Stoker Award nominated THIS WRETCHED VALLEY as well. It was a terrifying survival story especially for an urban person! Both from @quirkbooks.bsky.social

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George Dunn @georgesreads.bsky.social · 10d

“Crafting for Sinners,” by @jennykiefer.com is a relentless, breathless and truly… crafty survival horror romp through the aisles of hobby-hell. Out from @quirkbooks.bsky.social OCT 7th. Thanks to @laneheymont.bsky.social for my ARC.

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Review: Crafting for Sinners by Jenny Kiefer | FanFiAddict

Synopsis: Ruth is trapped. She’s stuck in her small, religious hometown of Kill Devil, Kentucky, stuck in the closet, and stuck living paycheck to paycheck. ...

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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 14d

Today is the day! You can read WHY I LOVE HORROR with 18 of today's best Horror authors.

In their essays they ALL bring their personal connection to Horror directly to you, their readers.

A post to celebrate with the full table of contents is below.

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WHY I LOVE HORROR is Out Today!

Click here to learn more Today is the day. Why I Love Horror: Essays on Horror Literature , edited by me, is available wherever books ar...

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Matt @booksfortheporch.bsky.social · 14d

Finished This Wretched Valley by @jennykiefer.com and this book is more than just an amazing cover. An absolutely hallucinogenic, terrifying story of a vengeful land. I pray to never see Dead Man Toes mushrooms in my life. Sign me up for more!

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Hannah @venneh.bsky.social · Sep 3

Crafting for Sinners, Jenny Kiefer. Girl gets trapped in the Christian craft store where she worked until she was outed, and her ex coworkers miiiiiiight want to kill her for unclear reasons, and she’s gotta get out. Hell of a ride.

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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 22d

THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!!!

@jennykiefer.com's CRAFTING FOR SINNERS is on the Ovtober 2025 @libraryreads.bsky.social list!

LibraryReads @libraryreads.bsky.social · 22d

The rest of the LibraryReads Top 10 Picks for October 2025 are announced in alpha order by author's last name, starting with CRAFTING FOR SINNERS: A NOVEL by @jennykiefer.com. @quirkbooks.bsky.social

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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 22d

It's @libraryreads.bsky.socialday. @jennykiefer.com & @joe-hill.bsky.social are there. Also the Bonus Board Pick features a title & publisher I will be featuring during #31DaysofHorror!

Details:

raforall.blogspot.com/2025/09/libr...

LibraryReads: October 2025

It's LibraryReads day and that means four things here on RA for All I post the list and tag it “ Library Reads ” so that you can easily p...

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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 22d

@jennykiefer.com's CRAFTING FOR SINNERS is a @libraryreads.bsky.social October pick!

Out Oct. 7 - get your knitting needles ready.

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LibraryReads @libraryreads.bsky.social · 22d

The rest of the LibraryReads Top 10 Picks for October 2025 are announced in alpha order by author's last name, starting with CRAFTING FOR SINNERS: A NOVEL by @jennykiefer.com. @quirkbooks.bsky.social

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