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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · 9d

Watch, listen & leave a comment for a chance to win a paperback copy: youtu.be/rpnwqBEwBM0

Draw happens by the end of today.

Nikki Noir and S.C. Mendes take to the stage with their terrifying new novel, Corrosive Ravens.

This isn’t just a reading.
It’s a ritual.
Once it begins…there's no escape.

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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · 14d

Join Dacre Stoker, great grandnephew of Bram Stoker and discover:

• The deleted, original ending of Dracula
• The first three missing chapters
• The real inspiration for Castle Dracula and exactly where it’s located
• Bram’s fascinating process for creating Count Dracula
• And more!

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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Aug 22

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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Aug 21

Hatchet Girls is the penultimate novel in @joerlansdale.bsky.social's Hap and Leonard series, out this week. In case you need a wee prompt to help you decide your next book purchase, here's a video of Joe reading a chapter which sets up the rest of the book.

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Joe R. Lansdale Goes Hog Wild Reading Hatchet Girls

YouTube video by What Screams May Come

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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Aug 20

Get it here while you can: getbook.at/ReviewersGuide

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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Aug 20

To celebrate my guidebook, on sale 'til tomorrow for only 99cents in digital format, I discuss how to write reviews with clarity and why it matters.

#bookreviews #hottowrite #writingtips #writingcommunity

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How To Write Book Reviews With Clarity Readers Can Trust (And Why It Matters)

YouTube video by What Screams May Come

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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Aug 15

Today marks the one year anniversary of my reviewers guide book, from @crystallake.bsky.social.

To celebrate, I thought I would help promote my book-only 99 cents until August 21st-with a series of videos sharing some essential tips and tools you can expect to find inside.

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How Do You Review A Bad Book?

YouTube video by What Screams May Come

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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Aug 14

I'm very proud and excited to be hosting this event next month as part of dRead Con, Canada's first horror author convention.

Consider this your official heads up.

Not local? FREE remote access will be at your fingertips.

Full details coming soon.

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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Aug 10

Hey book reviewers! Got a burning question but were too shy, embarrassed etc. to ask? Like what if you had a crap experience reading a book you’ve promised to review? Something else?

Let me know and I might use it in a promo video to celebrate the one-year anniversary for my guide book.

TIA!

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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Jul 29

Dean reads a harrowing chapter his new book, Katrina: After 20, in which he recounts waking up to what would be the worst storm in American history, and having to listen helpless as an unknown woman's final words are a plea for help that can never come.

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"I'm Up To My Waist In Water & I Can't Swim, Sir"

YouTube video by What Screams May Come

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Dean Italiano @deanitaliano.bsky.social · Jul 26

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by my friend @rickhipson.bsky.social for his podcast called What Screams May Come. We talked about my book Katrina: After 20, and at the end I read from one of the earlier chapters during the storm.

Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Jul 23

My pal, @deanitaliano.bsky.social bravely shares his story of being trapped in a storm that took much from many, surviving the aftermath. Our chat Includes Dean reading a chapter from Katrina: After 20 in which a stranger's last words can still be heard 20 years after.
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Surviving Hurricane Katrina: 20 Years In The Storm

YouTube video by What Screams May Come

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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Jul 23

My pal, @deanitaliano.bsky.social bravely shares his story of being trapped in a storm that took much from many, surviving the aftermath. Our chat Includes Dean reading a chapter from Katrina: After 20 in which a stranger's last words can still be heard 20 years after.
youtu.be/1xes9FslfOM

Surviving Hurricane Katrina: 20 Years In The Storm

YouTube video by What Screams May Come

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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Jul 19

Check out this killer read from @pfracassi.bsky.social as he shares a chapter from his new book with sound effects that make you feel like you are a part of the story.

#authoreads #booktube #bookstagram #booktok #dramaticreading #storytelling

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A Killer Read By Philip Fracassi (Not Your Average Final Girl)

YouTube video by What Screams May Come

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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Jul 17

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Retirement Home Massacre's Unexpected Final Girl!

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Rue Morgue Magazine @ruemorguemag.bsky.social · Jun 28

Read @rickhipson.bsky.social’s interview with JODIE COMER from “28 YEARS LATER”

Exclusive Interview: Mother Of Rage – Jodie Comer On Her Heart-Wrenching Role In "28 YEARS LATER" - Rue Morgue

The "KILLING EVE" star delivers a beautiful portrayal of madness in Danny Boyle's acclaimed sequel to the 2002 survival horror hit.

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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Jul 3

If enjoyed those old school radio dramas, and you only like to hear chitter chatter when it's from your favourite author reading his latest book, consider this a clip you won't want to miss.

Kristopher Triana reads from his new book, I Don't Recognize This World Anymore.

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A Dramatic Reading You Won't Forget! (Kristopher Triana Reads From His Newest Book)

YouTube video by What Screams May Come

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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Jun 30

It's time to go behind bars and do hard time with
Kristopher Triana as we go behind the scenes of his new book, I Don't Recognize This World Anymore.

Following our chat is a uniquely immersive author reading complete with folly FX you won't want to miss!

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Horror Author Goes To Prison For His Latest Book

YouTube video by What Screams May Come

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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Jun 27

Right?! She plays Benny's sweetheart/wife.

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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Jun 27

What Screams May Come is a brand new video podcast dedicated to interviewing dark culture scribes on their new and upcoming books. Each episode will include an exclusive author reading, complete with folly FX for a totally unique, immersive experience.

Subscribe to catch it all: whatscreams.com

Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Jun 27

Ha! You think that's a shame? I had no idea she was in the Biker Riders with Tom Hardy until I was looking at her IMDB page following this movie. I saw that and remembered that her role was my favourite in that movie although I hadn't known who Jody was at the time. She really is fantastic.

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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Jun 25

My chat with Jodie Comer who stars in the new rage infested film, @28yearslater.bsky.social, just went up over at @ruemorguemag.bsky.social.

You can check it out here: rue-morgue.com/exclusive-in...

#zombies #horrormovies #horrorinterview #actorinterview

Exclusive Interview: Mother Of Rage – Jodie Comer On Her Heart-Wrenching Role In "28 YEARS LATER" - Rue Morgue

The "KILLING EVE" star delivers a beautiful portrayal of madness in Danny Boyle's acclaimed sequel to the 2002 survival horror hit.

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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Jun 20

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What Screams May Come

This is where your favourite horror authors come to read and bleed their stories just for you. This is where nationally recognized and independent authors alike gather to share what's at the heart o...

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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Jun 20

I have reset my launch date for my new podcast since I'd rather launch once everything that can be put in place for the best viewer experience is indeed put in place.

Please consider subscribing to the channel and be among the first to enjoy screaming along with the rest of us dark cultured folks.

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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Jun 19

If you're stuck on the fence about seeing
@28yearslater.bsky.social, maybe my little reaction video will help push you over so you don't regret missing out. It's a doozy!

youtu.be/qVVYZiM3qso

#28yearslater #zombie #moviereaction #newmoviesin2025 #scarymovies

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Rick Hipson @rickhipson.bsky.social · Jun 17

Ai Jiang, Bram Stoker award-winning author, reveals the inspiration, her approach to world-building, and her personal connection to her newest work, A Palace In The Wind.

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Uncovering The Magic And Chaos Inside Ai's PALACE

YouTube video by Dark Bites

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