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Pauline Yates @midnightmuser1.bsky.social · 2d

Three's a charm! Thrilled to share that my poem 'Night Stalker' was selected for inclusion in the HWA Poetry Showcase XII. This is the third showcase I've featured in. Yay!!!
Out now: www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FTY9LNG7

Pauline Yates @midnightmuser1.bsky.social · 24d

I'll handwrite initial ideas, or scenes I'm stuck on. Handwriting does seem to help free the creativity.

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Pauline Yates @midnightmuser1.bsky.social · 26d

Congrats, Matt 👏👏👏

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Jack Finn @therealjackfinn.bsky.social · 28d

New Releases for Your TBR

@catherinemccarthy.bsky.social@dawnkurtagich.bsky.social
@henrycorrigan.bsky.social@sgj.bsky.social
@daniel-lorn.bsky.social @ericlarocca.bsky.social
@kevinjkennedy.bsky.social@jonathanjanz.bsky.social
@brianbowyer.bsky.social@haileypiperfights.bsky.social

New Releases for Your TBR

Death of a Clown – Catherine McCarthy
Welcome To Far Point, Rookie – Fio
The Thorns - Dawn Kurtagich
Tales From the Cursed Edge
Perverts – Adam Cosco
The Connections We Keep - Pauline Yates
Murder in the Monashee Mountains - JP Behrens
Visitors – Robert Lass
Somewhere Quiet, Full of Light - Henry Corrigan
Killer on the Road / The Babysitter Lives - Stephen Graham Jones
Formulation - Daniel Lorn
Wretch - Eric LaRocca
Voice Like a Hyacinth - Mallory Pearson
The Horror Collection: Amber - Kevin J. Kennedy
Veil Paperback –Jonathan Janz
Combustible - Hunter Shea
Roads to Ruin - Brian Bowyer
A Game in Yellow - Hailey Piper

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Pauline Yates @midnightmuser1.bsky.social · 28d

Thanks for including me! 🙏📖📚

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Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 29d

👀 Want a cover sneak peek?!?!? Of Beasts & Bones, the newest Inky Bones Press anthology coming in 2026, features horror stories with creatures & monsters that will haunt you and scare you to the bone. 😱🦴💀🖤

Sneak peek at a cover tease for the upcoming Inky Bones Press anthology Of Beasts & Bones releasing in 2026.

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Pauline Yates @midnightmuser1.bsky.social · Sep 7

This is a masterclass collection. Check it out>>>

Matt Tighe @mktighewrites.bsky.social · Sep 7

Pre-order links now up! This 20 story collection includes originals plus tales that have garnered 13 awards, shortlistings or competition places
books2read.com/drowninginth...

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Pauline Yates @midnightmuser1.bsky.social · Aug 26

This story just keeps giving and giving! Super thrilled to see my novella, Shattered, on the 2025 Ditmar Awards ballot. What an honour!!!! Congratulations to all the finalists in various categories. The full ballot is here: conflux.org.au/2025… If eligible, vote here: form.jotform.com/25235��

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Pauline Yates @midnightmuser1.bsky.social · Aug 21

Join me 'In Conversation With' International Bestselling author Alister Hodge where we chat about his latest release, The Cavalryman: Vengeance Road.
Read Alister's interview HERE>>>
paulineyates.com/2025/08/22/i...

In Conversation With Alister Hodge, author of The Cavalryman: Vengeance Road

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Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · Aug 20

Want a cover tease for OF BEASTS & BONES?!?👀
I'll be sharing one in my August 28th newsletter.

AND don't forget about the chance to receive 1 of 3 Killer Creatures Down Under e-books from Deborah Sheldon! (See pic for info.)📚

Get spooky with us:
tinyurl.com/InkyBonesPre...

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Matt Tighe @mktighewrites.bsky.social · Aug 7

I have a new story out in @castofwonders.org with wonderful narration by @danooli.com and hosting by @scribblejotter.bsky.social. This one is about how we deal (or not) with emotions in a family. And how we pass that damn behaviour on.

Cast of Wonders @castofwonders.org · Aug 6

Cast of Wonders 646: As Brittle as Granite by Matt Tighe, narrated by Dani Daly, hosted by Amy Brennan and produced by Jeremy Carter

www.castofwonders.org/2025/08/cast...

a greyscale image of a stone head, cracking apart, against a backdrop of a ruined wall and pillars

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Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · Aug 5

I'm thrilled to share the list of contributing authors from OF BEASTS & BONES coming 2026! This is going to be a terrifying collection of short horror. I hope you're ready for it.🦴💀📕

Graphic of all the names of the authors who will be featured in the upcoming anthology Of Beasts & Bones from Inky Bones Press in 2026.

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Matt Tighe @mktighewrites.bsky.social · Jul 27

Release date 6th October!!

IFWG Publishing International @ifwgpublishing.bsky.social · Jul 27

IFWG Publishing is pleased to reveal the cover for Matt Tighe's upcoming horror fiction collection, Drowning in the Dark and Other Stories.
ifwgpublishing.com/2025/07/27/u...
#matttigle #horrorcollection #greathorrorwriting #upcomingtitle

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Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · Jul 23

I can’t wait for Pauline’s story to be shared!!!! It’s a thrilling tale!

Pauline Yates @midnightmuser1.bsky.social · Jul 22

I'm excited to announce that my story was selected to feature in this forthcoming creature feature anthology from @robinknabel.bsky.social. Can't wait to share it with you!!

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · Jul 21

I'm thrilled to share the official title of the upcoming creature feature anthology!!!!

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Pauline Yates @midnightmuser1.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thankyou 🙏

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Pauline Yates @midnightmuser1.bsky.social · Jul 22

I'm excited to announce that my story was selected to feature in this forthcoming creature feature anthology from @robinknabel.bsky.social. Can't wait to share it with you!!

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · Jul 21

I'm thrilled to share the official title of the upcoming creature feature anthology!!!!

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Australian Book Lovers @australianbooks.bsky.social · Jun 29

Book spotlights:
It is What it Isn’t Science Fiction Short Stories @shiggins.bsky.social
When Dark Waters Burn by @zenashapter.bsky.social science fantasy
My Hot Housemate - Susannah Hardy – romcom
The Connections We Keep by @midnightmuser1.bsky.social – Horror Short Stories
#ReadMoreAussieBooks

Book cover: It is What it Isn’t by Stephen Higgins

Book cover: When Dark Waters Burn by Zena Shapter

Book cover: My Hot Housemate by Susannah Hardy

Book cover: The Connections We Keep by Pauline Yates

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Pauline Yates @midnightmuser1.bsky.social · Jun 18

Join me on the blog where I'm in conversation with multi-award-winning author, @janandrewhenderson.bsky.social
to learn about the person behind the writer and peek into his writing world.
Read Jan's interview here>>> paulineyates.com/2025/06/19/i...

In Conversation With Jan-andrew Henderson

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Pauline Yates @midnightmuser1.bsky.social · Jun 17

Memories Don't Lie
books2read.com/PYates-Memor...
An engaging story of a young woman’s resilience and struggle as an orphan in search of answers in a genetically enhanced world.
***2024 Bookfest First Place Award - YA - Science Fiction; Genetic Engineering; Action/Adventure

Memories Don't Lie by Pauline Yates
Image credit: https://www.instagram.com/chryselle_amber_art/

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Linda D. Addison @nytebird45.bsky.social · May 23

See creators highlighted in HWA May Seers Table column:
@midnightmuser1.bsky.social, @justinkey.bsky.social, @tadethompson.bsky.social
horror.org/the-seers-ta...

The Seers’ Table May 2025

May Seers’ Table, Kate Maruyama, Diverse Works Inclusion Committee Geneve Flynn recommends: Pauline Yates is the creative force behind the multi-award-winning science fiction novel, Memories Don’t...

horror.org

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Pauline Yates @midnightmuser1.bsky.social · May 19

Thank you 🙏

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Pauline Yates @midnightmuser1.bsky.social · May 19

Thank you 🙏

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Pauline Yates @midnightmuser1.bsky.social · May 19

How wicked is this? Thanks @aurealisawards.bsky.social
@blackharepress.bsky.social

Aurealis Award for Shattered by Pauline Yates (Black Hare Press) Best Horror Novella

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Black Hare Press @blackharepress.bsky.social · May 7

THE CONNECTIONS WE KEEP by Pauline Yates
https://books2read.com/PYates-Connections

Step into a world where the ties that bind twist, & discover what really lurks in the shadows of human connection.

#HORROR #readingcommunity #booksky🌎📚💙 #bookbloggers #bookpromo #bookworm #tbrpile #blackharepress

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Pauline Yates @midnightmuser1.bsky.social · May 5

So deserving. Congrats 👏👏👏