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Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you to @sarahlaudenbach.bsky.social for this fantastic video for release day! 🐺🍒

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Pride with a Bite @pridewithabite.bsky.social · 1d

“Waxing Off” is FINALLY HERE! Happy release day – and happy birthday – to our masterful author @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social! 🌈🐺

🔗 Check out our bookshop at pridewithabite.com! Direct links for those in the US and UK + worldwide retailers.

#booksky #indiepub #indiepress #pridewithabite #queerhorror

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Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · 1d

IT'S OFFICIALLY HERE! Today we released Waxing Off by @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social, a truly special horrmance novella you are not going to want to miss.

#pridewithabite #pubday #releaseday #horrmance #queerhorror #booksky
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NOW AVAILABLE: Waxing Off by E.E.W. Christman

We are so excited to finally! celebrate the release of E.E.W. Christman’s novella, Waxing Off! We love this novella so much, and can’t wait for you to experience how much rage, and love…

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Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · 5d

I am so proud of how this gorgeous novella turned out, and am even more excited for you to read @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social's heartwarming (and VICIOUS) novella 🥹 Less than a week until pub day!

#booksky #pridewithabite #indiepub #horror #horrmance

Pride with a Bite @pridewithabite.bsky.social · 6d

Time for a sneak peak of the paperback edition of “Waxing Off” by @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social featuring beautiful illustrations from @blunder-busted.bsky.social! Available October 7! 🌈📚

🔗 Visit linktr.ee/waxingoff for pre-order options!

#booksky #indiepub #indiepress #pridewithabite #queerhorror

The cover of the book "Waxing Off" by E.E.W. Christman. It features a hand holding half of a pomegranate which leaks a white, opaque liquid.

The interior of the book "Waxing Off." The left page is mostly blank, save some book publishing information near the bottom of the page. On the right page, there is an illustration of a dishevelled figure casting a shadow which resembles a werewolf. Above them is the moon, which appears to be drooping downwards.

The interior of the book "Waxing Off." On the left page, there is a black ink splotch. On the right page, there is the introduction to chapter 9 of the book, with an illustration of wolves howling.

A page from the book "Waxing Off." A small, black-and-white image of a pomegranate is on the page, separating two blocks of text.

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Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · 5d

I can't wait for you to have your copies in hand 🥹

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Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · 9d

I created this petition to raise the minimum age limit for social media accounts, and I would like to invite you to check it out and learn more about the issue and some of my story.

More info: chng.it/FwmmDX8pYg

#youthmentalhealth #mentalhealth #policy #socialmedia

Sage Nestler, MSW (He/They) @sagenestlermsw.bsky.social · 9d

Australia just passed a law raising the minimum age for social media accounts from 13 to 16, but the US doesn't have a similar law. This is an incredibly important issue to me. I created a petition calling for a similar law in the US.

More info: chng.it/FwmmDX8pYg

#mentalhealth #socialmedia

Sign the Petition

Raise the Minimum Age for Social Media Accounts from 13 to 16

chng.it

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Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · 14d

We are already working on indievstore availability, and have some exciting news about an event soon! Stay tuned 🐺🍒

#indiepub #pridewithabite

Pride with a Bite @pridewithabite.bsky.social · 15d

Release date approaches! “Waxing Off” by @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social drops on October 7, 2025, and pre-orders are available now!

🔗 Visit linktr.ee/waxingoff or check out some partnered bookstores on pridewithabite.com for pre-order options!

#booksky #indiepub #indiepress #pridewithabite #queerhorror

A graphic with the cover of the book "Waxing Off" by E.E.W. Christman. Text around the cover reads “Pre-Order Now!” and “Check out our website for partnered indie bookstores to support!” Some logos of popular online booksellers are displayed to the left of the book cover – Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Booktopia, and Indigo.

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Pride with a Bite @pridewithabite.bsky.social · 20d

Did you know that we sell merch via Redbubble? Get these wonderful designs by @sarahlaudenbach.bsky.social on practically anything! Stickers, shirts, mugs – the choice is yours!

🔗 Check pridewithabite.com/merch/ for more designs!

#indiepub #indiepress #pridewithabite #queerhorror #redbubble

Two stickers available for sale on our Redbubble page. The first is of a person crying while holding a phone to their ear, with the text “FiNAL GAY” around them. The second is of a person, scared, seeing a knife being wielded by an unknown individual. The text on this sticker reads “SCREAM QUEER.” Notably, the word “QUEER” was originally “QUEEN,” but the letter N is now covered by a red letter R.

Two more stickers available for sale on our Redbubble page. They read “WE’RE HERE, WE’RE QUEER, WE BIT BACK” and “REAL PUNKS SUPPORT INDIE PUBLISHERS,” respectively. Both stickers are holographic.

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Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · 23d

In my interview with @thebuffwriter.bsky.social we tlak about trauma, bullying, grief, and empowerment for her upcoming pink horror novel, "The Mean Ones"! This book is one of my favorite books of the year so far.

#marginalizedauthors #authorinterview #horror #booksky

Interview with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne for her Upcoming Novel “The Mean Ones

The Mean Ones by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne is a novel that is at once premium pink horror with a “good for her” vibe. It is by far one of my favorite books of the year, and it touched me on…

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Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · 23d

New logo art donated to me by @blunder-busted.bsky.social who also did my avatar! If you like edgy, unusual, and punk-style art, she is incredibly lovely to work with. You will be able to find original art by her in our upcoming novella, "Waxing Off" by @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social 🐺🍒

#indieartist

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Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · 26d

Another awkward photo of me from Tattered Cover Aspen Grove last weekend for your enjoyment (and a new fan of the anthology 🤣) The gorgeous 2nd edition of our anthology that I have been working on relentlessly will be available in time for Halloween! @pridewithabite.bsky.social

#indiebookstore

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Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · 26d

I literally demanded a finished copy from Danielle so I can share my favorite quotes 😆 this book made it onto the list of my all-time favorites, I can't shut up about it. Thank YOU for writing it!

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Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · 29d

Forever my favorite movie until the end of time.

Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · 29d

Happy release day to "Play Nice" by @rachelharrison.bsky.social! Another must-read, that is nothing at all what you might expect - in all of the best ways. Those sensitive to family horror and associated elements be warned!

#releaseday #bookreview #thehorrormaven #rachelharrison #booksky

Release Day Review: The Hauntings and Possessions Are the Least Scary Aspects of This Novel

Synopsis A woman must confront the demons of her past when she attempts to fix up her childhood home in this devilishly clever take on the haunted house. Clio Louise Barnes leads a picture-perfect …

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Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · 29d

Their song selections are killer 😎
The playlist is also located on the official LinkTree linktr.ee/waxingoff

#waxingoff #eewchristman #pridewithabite

Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · 29d

All rewards are still the same, and we actually lowered the cost of the paperback to match the new price appropriately!

#pridewithabite #horror #booksky #queerauthor

Eew Christman 🇵🇸 @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social · Sep 9

Due to technical issues, we had to close/reopen my book's Kickstarter campaign! New link, same great trans werewolf content! @pridewithabite.bsky.social

Pride with a Bite Presents: Waxing Off by E.E.W. Christman

A horror novella featuring queer werewolves attacking TERFs, with a beautiful emphasis on belonging and connection.

www.kickstarter.com

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Matt Mason - One Chaotic Author @chaoticauthor.online · Sep 7

Demisexuality: a complex little understood sexuality, often confused with idealised social expectations.

I came out three years ago. This collection of poems and essays is a personal and intimate look at my personal journey.

🌈📚💙📚👀📢📚💙📚🪐♠️🌈📚

PREORDER HERE
mybook.to/beingdemi
books2read.com/beingdemi

Grey background shows scrunched up paper. Text reads: Being demi. Acrostic poetry and essays on life before and after coming out.

Book cover mock up shows same background and text. Author name MG Mason. Cover also shows a black triangle pointing downwards with a white, grey, and purple ace of spades inside

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Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · Sep 6

Our anthology keeps selling out at Tattered Cover Colfax and Aspen Grove here in Denver 🥹 someone bought this last copy right after I signed it! It makes me happy how much my publisher @pridewithabite.bsky.social has had such an impact. The store owners were so ecstatic when I showed up.

#indiepub

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Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · Sep 6

So proud of @sarahlaudenbach.bsky.social for hosting this panel <3

#queerhorror #horror #hwa #booksky

Pride with a Bite @pridewithabite.bsky.social · Sep 4

Shout out to everyone who came out to the Queer Fear panel at @fanexpocanada.bsky.social! Our very own @sarahlaudenbach.bsky.social got to enjoy some quality conversation with @andrewawesome.bsky.social, @evavroslin.bsky.social, and Matteo L. Cerilli 🌈📚

#pridewithabite #queerhorror #fanexpocanada

A picture of the FAN EXPO Canada 2025 "Queer Fear" panel speakers. From left to right, Eva V. Roslin, Andrew Robertson, Sarah Laudenbach, and Matteo L. Cerilli.

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Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · Sep 4

I had the pleasure of interviewing K.L. Cerra, author of Such Pretty Flowers, who recently blurbed our upcoming novella, "Waxing Off" by @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social at @pridewithabite.bsky.social! She is such a lovely person. If you like southern gothic, Kim's novel is for you! 🌈📚

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Interview with K.L. Cerra, Author of “Such Pretty Flowers”

Interview with K.L. Cerra, Author of “Such Pretty Flowers” I had the pleasure of interviewing author K.L. Cerra recently, who wrote the sapphic Southern Gothic thriller/horror novel, Su…

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Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · Sep 3

My interview with @rachelharrison.bsky.social for her upcoming novel, Play Nice, is now available! My full review of the book will be available soon. It releases next week, and all I can say is that it is a must read.

#authorinterview #pinkhorror #thehorrormaven #booksky #rachelharrison

Interview with Author Rachel Harrison for Her Upcoming Novel, “Play Nice”

Rachel Harrison’s novel, Play Nice, comes out next week on September 9, 2025. It was easily one of my favorite reads of the year! Even though I haven’t been able to read many books, I f…

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Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thank you so much to @briannamalotke.bsky.social for such an outstanding blurb 🐺🍒

There are less than 30 days left on our Kickstarter. Be sure to check our page for the link!

#smallpress #indiepub #horror #LGBTQIA

Pride with a Bite @pridewithabite.bsky.social · Sep 2

Our upcoming novella, "Waxing Off," by @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social, is up on Kickstarter now. Transphobia and lycanthropy intertwine in this truly unique queer horror. Big thanks to @briannamalotke.bsky.social for the early review! 🌈📚

#booksky #indiepub #indiepress #pridewithabite #queerhorror

An advanced review for "Waxing Off" by E.E.W. Christman. The review is written by Brianna Malotke, author of “Fashion Trends, Deadly Ends” and “Death is a Tease.” The review reads "What a time to be a horror reader! Christman's take on werewolves is refreshing and delectable. I loved the interconnection between real life transphobia and fictional werewolf lore. Waxing Off is a tasty combination of monsters (human and supernatural), cult-like behaviors, gore in all the right places, and queer love. You'll be hooked from the beginning and craving more from the author when you finish."

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Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · Aug 30

Thank you @clairelsmith.bsky.social for your support of @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social's upcoming novella!

#pridewithabite #smallpress #queerhorror #werewolves

Pride with a Bite @pridewithabite.bsky.social · Aug 28

Our upcoming novella, "Waxing Off," by @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social, is up on Kickstarter now. This deep but brutal story is a must-read for queer horror fans. Big thanks to @clairelsmith.bsky.social for the early review! 🌈📚

#booksky #indiepub #indiepress #pridewithabite #queerhorror

An advanced review for "Waxing Off" by E.E.W. Christman. The review is written by Claire L. Smith, author of “Helena” and “Agnes and Cat.” The review reads "Waxing Off is a beautiful and brutal story of survival, as well as the deep human need to feel seen and accepted. The use of werewolves not only incorporates horror but also powerfully reflects a range of queer experiences. This is an important, biting book."

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Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · Aug 27

*creates a treehouse filled with Matt's sticky toffee pudding* We'd never have to come down again 🤣

I still have that picture of that pudding you made back in December from Instagram burned into my brain 🥹

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Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · Aug 27

@chaoticauthor.online @amber-hathaway.bsky.social Thought you'd two enjoy this as much as I did 🤣

#asexual #ace #queer

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Sage Moon (S. Moon) @thehorrormaven.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thank you so much to @lizkerin.bsky.social for this blurb of our upcoming novella, "Waxing Off," by @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social! 💚

#upcomingrelease #werewolves #pridewithabite #queerhorror #booksky

Pride with a Bite @pridewithabite.bsky.social · Aug 26

Our upcoming novella, "Waxing Off," by @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social, is up on Kickstarter now. This werewolf horror story has some heart – and plenty of other guts, too. Big thanks to @lizkerin.bsky.social for the early review! 🌈📚

#booksky #indiepub #indiepress #pridewithabite #queerhorror

An advanced review for "Waxing Off" by E.E.W. Christman. The review is written by Liz Kerin, author of the "Night's Edge" duology. The review reads "Waxing Off is a fresh, engaging new take on the werewolf mythos, expertly probing themes about gender and loneliness while still making sure the reader enjoys a satisfying, bloody romp. Fans of Gretchen Felker-Martin and Chuck Tingle will find a lot to love here. E.E.W Christian is an exciting new voice in the queer horror space whose future work I’m definitely looking forward to!"

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