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Rhonda J. Garcia aka RJ Joseph
@rjacksonjoseph.bsky.social
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Award winning, Bram Stoker and Shirley Jackson awards nominated writer/professor/editor. She/Her. Literary representation: Natasha Mihell, at The Rights Factory
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Rhonda J. Garcia aka RJ Joseph @rjacksonjoseph.bsky.social · Aug 25
SQUEEEEEEEE!
quillandcrow.com Quill & Crow Publishing House @quillandcrow.com · Aug 25
We’re thrilled to announce the acquisition of R.J. Joseph’s short horror story collection, MY MONSTERS AIN’T LIKE YOURS, pitched as “Black feminist horror at its rawest,” slated for publication summer of 2026. Welcome, R.J.! 🖤
Image of a collection of book covers from Quill & Crow at the top and bottom. Middle of image is an announcement from Publisher's Marketplace for Deal report. Category: Ficition: Horror. August 22, 2025 MY MONSTERS AIN'T LIKE YOURS by R.J. Joseph Imprint: Quill & Corw R.J. Josephy's MY MONSTERS AIN'T LIKE YOURS, a short story collection examining monstrosity, from the labeling of monsters, the actions of these deemed monstrous, and the impact this labeling and actions has on the world, to Cassandra Thompson at Quill & Crow, by Natasha Mihell at The Rights Factory (world)
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#HorrorWriterschat
Thank you, always! x
My first solo collection is out THIS HALLOWEEN, ya know Friday! Snap it up, devour it! Read it by moonlight and candle flame with Snicker fingers and get chocolate on the pages. Pulp, camp, laughs, scares, and weird shit. All inside.

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October 29, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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It’s #FridayReads time! Let’s boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. I bring you the perfect spooky season read: ghosts, monsters from beyond the reef, bloodthirsty spirits, magic, vengeance, mayhem, and it’s 45% off again!
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October 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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NICE😍😍😍!
margueriteturl2.bsky.social Marguerite/Peg Turley @margueriteturl2.bsky.social · 18d
New horror display up at @lahaskabookshop.bsky.social !! Lots of fun new books!! #books
New horror display at Lahaska Bookshop Cathedral of the Drowned by Nathan Balingrud, The Scald Crow by Grace Daly, Vampires at Sea by Lindsay Merbaum, I’ll quit when I’m dead by Luke Smitherd, King Sorrow by Joe Hill, The Unveiling by Quan Barry, and The haunting of Paynes Hollie by Kelley Armstrong
October 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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DO Y'ALL SEE THIS COVER?!!!
briankeene.bsky.social Brian Keene @briankeene.bsky.social · 24d
FOUR PAST MEATNIGHT - 4 brand-new novellas by @manylittlewords.bsky.social, @laurelhightower.bsky.social, @rjacksonjoseph.bsky.social, & @haileypiperfights.bsky.social, edited and Introduced by me. Available only as part of the November Pandi Pack from Pandi Press. pandipress.com/products/pan...
October 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Still sick and just landed in Florida, but it’s #FridayReads time! Let’s boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. Here’s a perfect read for the season: darkness, magic, ghosts, violence, a floating cow head, and monsters. 👻
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October 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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It's true! Released this week! Thank you, my sister, for helping spread the word!
October 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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October 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Chris and Rapture did a big one with this creepy little story! Pre-orders now open!
September 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Y'ALL! I read through this today, and all I can say is: MY FAVES DONE SHOWED OUT HERE😍😍😍! From the heartwarming intro by Keene to the eloquent stories by Amor, Hightower, and Piper--I'm honored to share these pages🖤.
September 7, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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TONIGHT!
ghoulish.bsky.social Ghoulish Books @ghoulish.bsky.social · Sep 5
Ghouls! Tonight is our debut FIRST FRIDAY FRIGHTS event! Horror stories read to an audience! Featuring @ahilbert3000.bsky.social @joshrountree.bsky.social @rjacksonjoseph.bsky.social ! This event will take place outside BEHIND OUR SHOP at 8pm! It is FREE!
Chalkboard sign advertising the event
September 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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SQUEEEEEEEE!
quillandcrow.com Quill & Crow Publishing House @quillandcrow.com · Aug 25
We’re thrilled to announce the acquisition of R.J. Joseph’s short horror story collection, MY MONSTERS AIN’T LIKE YOURS, pitched as “Black feminist horror at its rawest,” slated for publication summer of 2026. Welcome, R.J.! 🖤
Image of a collection of book covers from Quill & Crow at the top and bottom. Middle of image is an announcement from Publisher's Marketplace for Deal report. Category: Ficition: Horror. August 22, 2025 MY MONSTERS AIN'T LIKE YOURS by R.J. Joseph Imprint: Quill & Corw R.J. Josephy's MY MONSTERS AIN'T LIKE YOURS, a short story collection examining monstrosity, from the labeling of monsters, the actions of these deemed monstrous, and the impact this labeling and actions has on the world, to Cassandra Thompson at Quill & Crow, by Natasha Mihell at The Rights Factory (world)
August 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Fun times with Abby Wolf of The Fandomentals🖤!
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Indie Author Summer: R.J. Joseph Faces Her Fears To Change A Genre - The Fandomentals
Abby continues her series with Bram Stoker nominee and academic Rhonda Jackson Garcia, also known as R.J. Joseph
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August 22, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Happy book birthday! I read an earlier version of this...y'all wanna read this one!
markmatthews.bsky.social Mark Matthews @markmatthews.bsky.social · Aug 15
KALI'S WEB from @crystallake.bsky.social is live!
$4.99 for Kindle $10.99 for Paperback
GET SPUN! Check it out here⬇️
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*also on #KindleUnlimited!
August 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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It's gonna be a super fun time!
ghoulish.bsky.social Ghoulish Books @ghoulish.bsky.social · Aug 14
Announcing a new monthly reading event at Ghoulish Books - FIRST FRIDAY FRIGHTS! Every month, three writers will tell spooky stories to a horror-loving audience. First up? Josh Rountree, RJ Joseph, & Andrew Hilbert! Learn more here: ghoulish.rip/event/first-...
the ghoul reading from the book of the dead with their friends
August 15, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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Happy book birthday!
nuzo.bsky.social Nuzo Onoh "Queen of African Horror" @nuzo.bsky.social · Aug 12
Yaaaay😃 #Publication day for my book, The Fake Ghost today! Thank you guys at @deadskypub.bsky.social for this dream come true! Now to celebrate! Here's one for the book & the road to you all🥂🥃🍾 #Thefakeghost #newrelease #horror #Magicalrealism #Africanhorror #fantasy #booktok #mustRead #Bookstagram
August 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Y'all really don't wanna miss this! Get this cool, spooky gift now so November you and your homies will be grateful.
briankeene.bsky.social Brian Keene @briankeene.bsky.social · Jul 25
KEENE ~ PIPER ~ HIGHTOWER ~ JOSEPH ~ AMOR

Two Books. One Box. Preorder Now

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You've been warned...
July 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Get your copies for Books and Brews from Bobzbay. Pre-orders up now!
bobzbay.bsky.social Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · Jul 17
Offsite book sales for a handful of authors in Indiana for Books & Brews (including @rachelharrison.bsky.social, @almakatsu.bsky.social, @claymcleod.bsky.social, & @rjacksonjoseph.bsky.social just to name a few) (8/2)
July 19, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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The @writehive.bsky.social annual online conference starts today...YAY!
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Get your FREE ticket – WriteHive Annual Conference
WriteHive Annual Conference - Largest Digital Writing Conference
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July 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Happy book birthday to us!
June 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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WriteHive throws fabulous parties! Come play with us!
writehive.bsky.social WriteHive 🐝 @writehive.bsky.social · Jun 2
📢Registration is OPEN for the 2025 WriteHive Annual Conference, which takes place July 11-13! Register today to join our free, virtual conference for authors:
🐝60+ panels, workshops and live pitch opps with agents
🐝Round tables and Q&As
🐝Guests of honor Ayana Gray, Tatiana Obey and Natalie Maher
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June 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Yes.
gabino.bsky.social Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · Jun 20
It’s #FridayReads time! Let’s share books with readers. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. Sharing this because the time for angry books is now. Horror, crime, magic, friendship, violence, and monsters.

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June 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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A haunted house/creature feature, on Amazon, Bookshop, and FREE on KU!

When the Carters find affordable housing, they’re not going to let ghosts, or anything else, scare them away. A haunted house story with love and chainsaws!

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Never Leaving
Check out Never Leaving - <i>"Never Leaving evokes VHS classics like The Amityville Horror, House by the Cemetery, and The Boogens-all with Alley's easygoing humor and wicked penchant for driving like...
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June 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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No lies detected.

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Review: HORROR NOIRE Is Mandatory Horror Film History
For Juneteenth, a look back at the influential 2019 documentary on Black Horror.
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June 20, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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Such a pretty shelfie🖤!
brennanlafaro.bsky.social Brennan LaFaro @brennanlafaro.bsky.social · Jun 20
Today’s shelfie, King hardcovers across the top, and a row of signed books from @tjoneswriter.bsky.social, @claymcleod.bsky.social, @rachelharrison.bsky.social, @rjacksonjoseph.bsky.social, @danielkraus.com.

Also pictured, @laurelhightower.bsky.social shotglass and @cgolden.bsky.social beer.
June 20, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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This list...LOVE IT!
June 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM