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Peter Rosch
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author of WHAT THE DEAD CAN DO (out 08.26.25 from @crookedlanebks) / FUTURE SKINNY / MY DEAD FRIEND SARAH / rep'd Jake Lovell at SDLA / co-host of WWKWWD on 94.3 KWVH in Wimberley, TX
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caseyreiland.bsky.social
So many good reads! I have a story that was published recently that is horror-ish. I’m very very proud of it. It didn’t get much love when it came out, so thanks for creating this thread :) bmr.unm.edu/spitfire/
Spitfire - Blue Mesa Review
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January 23, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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sstein.bsky.social
A coffee machine robot narrates and footnotes this sci-fi detective comedy.

“Sure to appeal to fans of Douglas Adams, this zany, uproarious mystery is a constant delight.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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Private detective Frank Harken could really, really use a cup of coffee. Can you blame him? His new case features a missing woman, a flaky client, a cranky security officer, a mysterious assassin, an overbearing mob boss, an ice-cold enforcer, and the best mini-golf the world has ever seen. Did we mention the fate of millions is at stake? “Stein delivers a madcap sci-fi take on the hard-boiled detective genre in this fun, near-future romp that’s chock-full of rapid-fire wit, tongue-in-cheek literary allusions, and playful futuristic absurdity… Stein keeps the stakes high and the laughs coming … Sure to appeal to fans of Douglas Adams, this zany, uproarious mystery is a constant delight.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Get ready for some super great fun! The Great American Deception is a hilarious (and deeply disturbing) voyage through a futuristic netherworld of caffeinated robots and diet pizza. Somewhere—possibly nowhere—Douglas Adams is sighing pleasurably with a combination of approval and afterlife indigestion.” —Gary Shteyngart, author of Little Failure and Lake Success “The Great American Deception is by far the most enjoyable novel told from the point of view of a futuristic coffee machine I have ever read!” —Ben Schwartz, actor and writer
January 23, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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I have a queer cozy horror, about a 43yo autistic guy who has a gay/lowkey monsterfucker awakening after getting lost in an enchanted forest, available for request on Netgalley!

out July 21: THE LORD OF THE WOOD

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The Lord of the Wood
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January 23, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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thewriterofweird.bsky.social
writerofweird.itch.io/rebecca-and-... Rebecca is a trans lesbian raven from the planet of Aviarn, working as a bounty hunter while dealing with PTSD. On one job, she encounters The Grinning Worm, ands oon learns they have more in common than she first thought.
Rebecca and the Grinning Worm by The Writer of Weird
An Unauthorised Parody Sci-Fi Novelette
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January 23, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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cpcwrites.bsky.social
Thanks for another #FridayReads, Gabino! This time around, I'm sharing the final issue of Canada's amazing
@onspecmag.bsky.social, featuring my piratical cosmic horror story 'Seven for a Secret.'

It's my first sale to a magazine, and I'm hella proud of this one. Over 300pgs for less than 3 bucks!
On Spec Magazine #134 VOL 35 No 4
Volume 35 No 4 issue of On Spec Magazine. This issue features short stories by Michele Laframboise ("Last Vacation of a Termite"), Fiona Heath ("Queen of the Sword"), Jarrett Poole ("Night Shift With ...
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January 23, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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rmoonhill.bsky.social
Love this, Gabino.

Ancient Egypt, the Bronze Age Collase, the undead, a found family, linguistic skullduggery, meditations on grief and life, and a kickass adventure besides, To Conquer Death is out and available and up for many awards!

#FridayReads
#booksky

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Home - R.M.
Richard H Moon TO CONQUER DEATH“There is no afterlife. Just survival—or ashes.” Contact Check it out on Netgalley Available on StoryGraph Leave a review on Goodreads Order your copy now! Bookshop Atmo...
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January 23, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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astramachina.bsky.social
Thanks, Gabino!

I've got a horror book coming out this summer. It has hungry malls, killer security guards, anomalous security systems, and one minimum wage worker who is sick and tired of it.

It's only getting this one print run, too!

monitored-activity.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
A promo image for Monitored Activity by Mitch Miller. In bright green text it reads: A security guard clocks in for the worst shift of his life. The boss? Probably a cult leader. The missing girl? Pretty dead. The mall? Very much alive. The word mall is in highlighted red text. In tiny bright green text: So is the taxidermied armadillo? In gradient blue, 90s style word art it says: The Backrooms...if people fucked in them. Then back to bright green text: Pre-order now. Message brought to you by Krasner Technologies: Your future, their gain.
January 23, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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victordeanda.bsky.social
Gracias, Gabino! ICYMI: My tale of corporate horror. Like this taste? Check out the full story: bit.ly/4prHwIH #shortstories #suspense
January 23, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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vivalavivian.bsky.social
Thank you! If you like a variety of horror and dark fiction with vivid imagery and wicked plots, here ya go:

mybook.to/AllsWell
All's Well That Ends Well
Read it now
mybook.to
January 23, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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stephellis.bsky.social
Quiet folk horror that takes you away for the Marches, the borderline between Wales and England. Home to the village of Harrowfield, where past speaks to present, snaring newcomers and raising an old god.

mybook.to/Harrowfield

#FridayReads #booksky #folkhorror #horror
Image of Harrowfield book on a background of mistletoe with eyes peering through. The blurbs that can be found on Goodreads are on its left.
January 23, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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servantand.bsky.social
Talia: Heir to the Fairy Realm
What if Aurora was Maleficent's daughter?
🌙 Sleeping Beauty retelling
☀️ Epic fantasy adventure with strong dialogue
🌙 Powerful female characters
☀️ Bi/Pan women
🌙 Tele-pathy, - kinesis, & - portation
☀️ Found families

www.amazon.com/dp/B08HLVPF7D
Servants of the Moon and Sun
Visit Amazon's Servants of the Moon and Sun Page and shop for all Servants of the Moon and Sun books. Check out pictures, author information, and reviews of Servants of the Moon and Sun
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January 23, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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pintsncupcakes.bsky.social
Thank you always for doing these 💜

My collection of speculative short stories, Every Galaxy a Circle, just came out!
Every Galaxy a Circle
Check out Every Galaxy a Circle - <p>An Intriguing Journey through the Cosmos of Human Experience</p><p></p><p>In <em>Every Galaxy a Circle</em>, Chloe N. Clark masterfully intertwines memories, ghost...
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January 23, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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sjkrandall.bsky.social
Short stories, terrifying events and something more sinister lurking in the shadows. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0578...
January 23, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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mimulus.bsky.social
Thank you Gabino! My debut poetry collection, Time Travel Is Easy, examines queer embodiment and the trauma of life in the Anthropocene. Plus it has a lot of dinosaurs. It’s available on Amazon and pay-what-you-want on Itch. #FridayReads

dinoholler.itch.io/time-travel-...
Time Travel Is Easy by Rick Hollon
Poems of Deep Time, queer embodiment, and life in the late Anthropocene.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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markallangunnells.bsky.social
I put my out of print time travel queer romance The Exchange Student up for free online and now I've done the same with the sequel The Time Guardian.
archiveofourown.org/works/766475...
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January 23, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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mcburnellauthor.bsky.social
Thanks for this!

If anyone wants an epic wintry setting and cozy vibes to curl up with this weekend, check out my secondary world urban fantasy about a group of roommates forced to pull off a heist!

books2read.com/Zimanges
mcburnell.itch.io/zimanges
On a gray background, the cover of a book depicting a man walking away down a shadowy city street, a spooky orange handprint behind him. Title: Zimanges, author: MC Burnell. Text on the cover reads: ‘A city this unique can’t be saved by heroes. What it needs is an oddball band of weirdoes.’ Arrows point from the cover to the phrases: Cozy slice-of-life/ a dashing wizard set to self-destruct/ a nifty fantasy city/ the ringleader is a pile of leaves/ a heist pulled off by novices!/ sweet queer romance, no tragedy guaranteed. A collage of images: A pair of glasses under a strand of lights, lit/ a hooded figure amid trees with dark red leaves/ a barren mountain peak/ several pairs of hands forming the shape of a face/ a mossy log/ a narrow city street, street and buildings made of stone. Text over images reads: ‘Our heroes have to save the day. But only once the laundry is done and the bills get paid.’
January 23, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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tristanzelden.bsky.social
Thanks for these!

If you like gore and are okay with the pacing being slow before you get to the real horror, then my workplace creature feature Unfold might be for you. It's also my bday, so this makes for a good present to me :)

phoenixvoicespublishing.com/unfold

www.amazon.com/Unfold-Trist...
Unfold | Phoenix Voices Publishing
ISBN: 9798349618871Release Date: December 15, 2025Blake Buckley and her colleagues continue to hit roadblocks in trying to improve the environment of Unfold, the leading research company that employs ...
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January 23, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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jeremyrayne.bsky.social
Thanks, Gabino!

Looking for wintry vibes and lots of steam to melt the ice?
The Throneless King trilogy has you covered.

books2read.com/AncientHero
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Against a black background dusted in white, the covers of three books. How to Save an Ancient Hero, How to Soothe a Fallen Hero, How to Forge a Modern Hero. All by Jeremy Rayne.
January 23, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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authorlevai.bsky.social
Thanks, Gabino!

I have two novellas with, between them, something for everyone. A little sex, a little drama, verse for the casual enthusiast, some tasteful gore, some "messed up stuff" as a blurber said. Guess which book has which!
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My two novellas against a starry background: THE NIGHT LIBRARY OF STERNENDACH: A VAMPIRE OPERA IN VERSE, and THE GLASS GARDEN. The first has batwings, fangs, and a book on the cover. The other has white letters on a kaleidoscope image.
January 23, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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maetang.myatproto.social
Thanks, Gabino! I'll have a short story about food, fairies and racist neighbours, out in "Oaths and Offerings", an anthology of folklore by @carnyxpress.co.uk, to be released in June.

Readers can sign up for the Carnyx Press newsletter to learn when pre-orders are available:

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The book cover for "Oaths and Offerings: A Carnyx Anthology of Folklore", featuring a drawing of circular collection of objects, such as a knife and a bowl of food, and creatures, such as a snake, a fish and a hare, and branches, fruit and flowers, in gradients of red to purple.
January 23, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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michaelwegener.bsky.social
Thanks Gabino.
Hot off the press - a new story up over at Literary Garage. Check out "Rip" and follow young Kyle, still reeling from the loss of his father and sister, back home, where his mother is seeing a new guy who turns out to be a PI with a dark secret...

literarygarage.com/rip

#fridayreads
Rip | Literary Garage
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January 23, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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kqwatson.bsky.social
Thank you for this, Gabino.

Clipped follows a divine being who willfully sacrifices his own wings and falls to a dystopian earth only to uncover a conspiracy that reaches back up to the Heavens from which he came.

books2read.com/clippednovel

#booksky #fridayreads #indieauthor
The covers of the epub and paperback editions of Clipped by K.Q. Watson. Bloody red wings on a white background. the text "A divine being who chose to give up his wings. A girl with demons in her head. Faith-healers, drug dealers, cult-leaders & gun-toting angel hunters. A road trip through a god-fearing dystopian world."
January 23, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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kentpriore.bsky.social
THE MONSTERS AMONG US—Literary fantasy/horror.

"American fiction has found a terrific new voice."

—Joseph O’Neill, PEN/Faulkner Award-Winning Author of Netherland.

"The Monster’s Among Us is a masterful creation and a must read.”

—Joni Marie Iraci, author of Vatican Daughter

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January 23, 2026 at 4:14 PM