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Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press

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Horror author, editor, coffee addict, indie publisher/owner of Inky Bones Press.

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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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Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 17h

I adore the new artwork I commissioned from Dave Dick!!!! This spooky little octopus is going to appear on new merch and in places where IBP needs a spooky visual. 😱

I need to name him! 🖤🖤🖤

Check out Dave's site!!!
www.davedickillustration.com/shop

New spooky octopus art for inky bones press

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 17h

Day 8: For your WIP to be horror, what would need to change?

I think this video says it all. 🖤😱

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 1d

chance to hone my skills as I read and edit stories as well as when I read books for reviews I share on my website. 📚✍️

I love what I do, and I hope I can be a small part of a big moment in someone else’s writer timeline. 🖤📚😊

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 1d

Day 7: An important moment on your writer timeline.

I believe one of the most important moments I’ve had on my writer timeline is when I started Inky Bones Press. It’s allowed me to meet so many awesome authors and read amazing stories. It makes me a better writer, because I have the (cont. 🧵)

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Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 2d

Recently, a small pumpkin patch sprouted in my landscaping. I harvested 14 mini pumpkins today! I won’t be carving them, but when the time comes I’ll be tossing those tiny pumpkin corpses nearby in hopes of growing another patch! 🌱🧡

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 2d

Day 6: Share a fall tradition that sparks your creativity 🎃

Every year I carve a pumpkin. I 🖤an old-school Jack-o-lantern, so mine always has familiar triangle eyes, a triangle nose, and a toothy grin. 🎃🔪

When I finish, I toss the guts & seeds in a safe place for wildlife to enjoy. (Cont.)

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 2d

Cheeto is trying to sabotage my efforts to edit and work today.
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My cat Cheeto trying to take over my keyboard when I’m attempting to edit.

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 3d

My husband, our friend, and I have been discussing this character all weekend. One of our favs!!!!

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 4d

Terrify Your Tablet is going until 11:59pm PST!!

You can find Dark Decades: A Century of Technological Terror in the mix!!! 😱🖤📚 - 1st link to discounted books on Zon

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Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 4d

Terrify Your Tablet 2025 is live!!! All books are 0 or 99 pennies. Dark Decades: A Century of Technological Terror is in the mix on the first Amzn discounted link.

There are TONS of cool books to grab up until 11:59pm PST. Get terrified!!! 🖤😱📚🎉

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Sharing out that terrify your tablet has begun and dark decades is 99 cents

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

Day 3: Show us your October writing fuel (treats or drinks)

Of course it’s coffee. I love it. The hotter the better. ☕️🖤✍️

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

At 12am EST tonight (Oct. 4) to 11:59pm PST, it’s time to Terrify Your Tablet!

I’m thrilled to be a part of this event, & I’ll be sharing out info/graphics I made when it starts tonight!📚😱

Get tons of books from 0-99 pennies! Grab all you want! You deserve a treat! 🎃

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 6d

Pumpkin Patch Update: Harvest approaches! 🎃

14 mini pumpkins!!! 🧡

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 6d

Day 2: Dreamy Fall Weekend (Bookish Edition) 🍁🍂🎃

My interpretation is this lovely stack of books. I wish I could suspend time and read them all this weekend! 📚🖤😱

***Have you read any of these?!?!? 📖

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 6d

Day 1: Share a Spooky Snippet
🖤💀 This is a segment of my upcoming story “The Devil’s Luck” which will be published in the Indieverse Awards anthology in early 2026!

Part of a story I wrote called The Devil’s Luck

Writer challenge for October social media

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Cynthia “Cina” Pelayo @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social · 7d

I'm sharing new micro horror stories all month and today I'm starting with "Last Dawn at the Dead Mall" by Lucas Mangum.

Thank you, Lucas!

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October 1: Last Dawn at the Dead Mall by Lucas Mangum

Micro horror story!

cynthiapelayoauthor.substack.com

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Lauren Bolger @renbolger.bsky.social · 7d

Today, The Barre Incidents is officially released upon the world. A Horror book about grieving the “easy” parent (who is undead), falling for your best friend, learning cryptids are real, and banished, embittered gods. Happy born day TBI! You can order here! malarkeybooks.com/store/barre-...

Cover for The Barre Incidents by me (Lauren Bolger). A statue’s face with a graveyard superimposed behind it. Cover art is by Matt Revert!

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Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 7d

That is fantastic!!!!

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 7d

It’s time for spooky filters AND book mail! I received my author copy of Darkness 102: Advanced Lessons Were Learned!

I have two 102-word stories in this anthology alongside a ton of fantastic authors!

It’s from Collective Tales Publishing and is available now!

#horror #books #spooky #read

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 7d

All Hallows Horror! 🎃😱🪦This promo is stuffed with quite a haul of scary books to peruse—over 90! 📚

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All Hallows Horror, Sci-Fi, and Dark Fantasy Book Sale!

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

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Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 7d

More spooky books & stories to binge! It's the perfect time to grab a handful of scares!

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FREE Halloween Horror

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

books.bookfunnel.com

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Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 7d

It's the season for scary books & stories! I'll be sharing a few of these promos that begin today. Grab some scares! 📚😱

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Scary Stories

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

books.bookfunnel.com

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Corey Farrenkopf @coreyfarrenkopf.bsky.social · 8d

It’s the last day of September!

You know what that means?

The next issue of my Newsletter, Corey’s Stories is coming out tomorrow!

This one’s got story recs from @kristinaten.bsky.social!

And a preview of my new novella in The Writhing, Verdant End!

Sign up maybe?

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Corey's Stories

A newsletter for people who love Horror / Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Weird / Between Genre / STRANGE short stories and people who are interested in my short stories/novels.

coreys-stories.beehiiv.com

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Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 8d

So excited to see that gorgeous orange tag!!! This omnibus of 6 quick-read horror anthologies is only 99 cents right now! I'm so proud of this series. 🖤📚🧡

AND that cover by Ruth Anna Evans is gorgeous, too!

tiny url.com/DarkDecadesOmnibus

Robin Knabel - Inky Bones Press @robinknabel.bsky.social · 9d

Omnibus of all 6 anthologies is on sale this week for 99¢ to usher in the season! (e-book only)
tinyurl.com/DarkDecadesO...

Each stand-alone anthology in the series can be found here:
tinyurl.com/InkyBonesDar...

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