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James Parsons

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Author of horror, SF and more. The Woken Bones, Wilkford's Rakshasa, Northern Souls, Orbital Kin, Minerva Century. The Briggar Stone 2024, Anuci Press. https://jameseparsons.wixsite.com/parsonsfiction Geordie.

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 19h

You still need fear fiction for the countdown to Halloween 2025?
Yeah, my books are out there in the world. Witches, demons, ghosts and more feature...
Find them at amazon, Barnes&Noble or even actual real and indie bookshops near you now. Paper & ebook.

James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 19h

Ah, I'm missing Lady Gaga here in Manchester. Bad decision. Would love to see her live. Maybe next time. I'm a little monster too, Lady! @ladygaganow.net
Right in Spooktober spooky month too.
Are you seeing her this week/this tour?

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Brandon Grafius @bgrafius.bsky.social · Mar 6

Check this out! My new trade book from Morehouse Publishing is up for pre-order, releasing October 13. Pre-orders can make a huge difference as to whether a title gets picked up or not. I'm really excited to share this new work. www.churchpublishing.org/scaredbytheb...

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 3d

We don't want fascism in the UK, you don't want it in the U.S.A.
Unite with love over hate, division, greed and corruption.

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 3d

I believe that we are many,
And I believe that they are few.

Cristian Farias @cristianfarias.com · 3d

This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...

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Cristian Farias @cristianfarias.com · 3d

This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, same here. Not the first horror I read but with his literary style I can return over and over and still be satisfied. First I read Weaveworld near the end of highschool-blew my mind. Then later Damnation Game, Books Of Blood, then all the rest.

James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 3d

A happy birthday to the legendary Mr. Clive Barker. Huge influence on my own creative output.
Will be reading some Books Of Blood today.
If you're a fan, which of his books/films/artworks do you love most?

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 3d

Interesting... :)

James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 3d

Can't say it's great to see Elon promoting far-right fascism as a great and 'normal' thing on his X place...millionaire grifting, got ta love it.

James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 7d

The tv remote?

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 7d

Here we are in horror month.
Are you set to read certain books or watch specific horror movies in the weeks ahead?
any you haven't read or seen before?
or returning to old classics or personal favourites?

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 7d

Manufacturers/Companies these days probably thinking about the cost & expensive of lots of intricate details and materials but that sometimes made much more fun and memorable. The magnets were great for space imagination.
(I guess also health&safety standards now too)

James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 7d

We are in October. Let's get into the fear fiction and here are 4 of my own in the sleepless night leading up to Halloween-if you dare...
amazon, Barnes&Noble or even from real and local indie bookshops now. Paperback/ebook

James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 7d

And in this way (among others) horror is beautiful.

James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 7d

Oh my word, what a blast from the past! SO cool back in the day.

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 7d

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 14d

As usual, the U.S. (convicted felon) Prez is a jackass. Along with RJFK Jr.

James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 14d

My latest (folk) horror novel The Briggar Stone was published almost one year ago. If you want a tale of mysterious deaths, rituals, creatures and more try this for the weeks leading up to Halloween...
Amazon, Barnes&Noble or even real bookshops near you now.

James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 17d

Best Halloween merch or display you've seen so far?
come on, cheer me up with this...

James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 17d

I'm seeing more Christmas than Halloween when I'm out and about folks. This is wrong. Almost one month until Halloween, get it everywhere, come on shops! Spook it all up!
(Bookshops I'm looking right at you first...)

James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 17d

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 17d

Happy birthday to the legendary Mr. Stephen King.
Which is your favourite of his books or films/shows adapted from them? which did you read or see first?

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · 17d

September reading-
Next up
The Unloved by John Saul.
First time trying his work.
Any Saul fans here?
#author #bookworm #horrorbooks

James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · Sep 8

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James Parsons @parsonsfiction.bsky.social · Sep 7

Been and checked the guitar exhibition at People's History Museum. Some great designs. Some donated/signed by Oasis, Doves, Pixies, Elbow, New Order. Auctioned this week. Go see them, 40 in total, local Manchester artists involved.
(Yes, that is a RABBIT guitar-kind of...)