👻Michael J. Riser𖤐
Editor, horror/dark fiction author of religious trauma. Former editorial Screen Rant, Goomba Stomp, managing editor AOG. 怖い話の作者。（日本語ＯＫ）Read stuff at: https://bookruptcy.com (he/him)
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Starter Packs
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Michael J. Riser's Horror Podcast Starter Pack
A collection of horror community or horror-forward story podcasts/audio archives/watch parties with active Bluesky accounts.
Michael J. Riser's Horror Starter Pack
A bundle of horror authors, artists, critics, supporters, and feeds to get you started on Bluesky. A focus on those who more actively use the platform.
@freedom.press
Protecting, defending public interest journalism in the 21st century. Subscribe to our ne🦋sletters: https://freedom.press/newsletters/ Staff, board members: https://bsky.app/starter-pack/freedom.press/3lbkk5aha5l22 More: linktr.ee/freedomofpress
@alexpagliuca.bsky.social
Writer. Film lover. Horror evangelist. Anti-fascist. Night owl. Misfit toy. Pragmatic idealist, and skeptic at the same time. Autistic. AI is for suckers. If you’re interested in my pronouns, ask. Having a unisex name is useful in certain ways.
@alt-dol.altgov.info
The resistance team for the U.S. Department of Labor. Not an official government account. #resist #altgov
@elementalamber.bsky.social
I am standing in an open field west of a white house. Horror gal, gamer, leftist, cis+bi/pan, she/her, disabled, forever dealing with brain injury fallout. I love cooking. Protect trans kids+trans adults. Protect trans care.
@yvettetan.bsky.social
Agriculture columnist | Horror writer | University lecturer | Paranormal enthusiast yvettetan.com
@altusds.altgov.info
The official resistance team of the U.S. Digital Service. We are the Builders. #AltGov Send your stories: submissions@wethebuilders.org https://www.wethebuilders.org/ https://givebutter.com/WTB
@alt-ssa.altgov.info
One of two (2!!) official #altgov accounts for your friendly neighborhood SSA.
@citizensimpeachment.com
We started as Operation Anti-King, and are now the Citizens' Impeachment. 19 reps have joined us; tracker at citizensimpeachment.com. Read why it matters here https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/amp/rcna200920
@altlofc.altgov.info
Alt Library of Congress #TheResistance 🇺🇸&🌏Political commentary. "Science is vital for progressive society." Verified by @snopes 👍🏼MLS📚 #AltGov cartoonist, doctoral student. I stand in support of those under siege or occupied by the same regime. 🇺🇸 🇬🇪 🇺🇦
@finalgirlspodcast.bsky.social
A film major (Kellie) and a pop culture writer (Sarah) diving deep into horror's last women standing, one bloodbath at a time. Episodes weekly 🔪🩸👑 www.final-girls.com
@frankiepixel.bsky.social
Gamedev + pixel art. Made Look Outside! Working on Malison: The Cursed City, a survival horror RPG. He/Him. https://linktr.ee/frankiepixel
@sharonk.bsky.social
political theologian at the ministry for the future interests: classics, philosophy, conflict + IR, economics, foreign policy, climate change, east asia (korea + japan) words: Foreign Policy + LiberalCurrents
@democrats-judiciary.house.gov
Proudly working to protect and defend the safety, privacy, consumer rights, civil rights and civil liberties of all Americans. Ranking Member Jamie Raskin ⚖
@sofiaajram.bsky.social
Queer horror writer 🏳️⚧️ all pronouns Jewelry designer & metalsmith sofiazakia.com Editor of Bury Your Gays: An Anthology of Tragic Queer Horror Coup de Grâce 🚇 (Titan Books) out now! https://linktr.ee/sofiaajram
@eveharms.com
I’m Eve, a horror/bizarro/exploitation writer based in LA, author of TRANSMUTED. I also make zines, apps and whatever else I feel like 🤡. Follow for updates on my work, jokes, cool stuff, insights, shitposts (she/her) 🏳️⚧️🕎 🍉 🪬 https://eveharms.com/links/
@garywhitta.com
Writer. Rogue One, The Book of Eli, Star Wars Rebels, Batman, The Walking Dead, Gundog etc #COYS
@fightforthefuture.org
Digital rights are human rights. There's hardly anything as important as ensuring that our shared future has freedom of expression and creativity at its core. https://www.fightforthefuture.org
@booktweeting.bsky.social
NOT ASKING FOR PAYPAL HELP! Ignore scamming imposters! Non-stop book reviewing lady! Also writer, editor, aunt, godmother, curmudgeon. I love books and birds. No DMs, sorry! I am extremely shy.
@moreperfectunion.bsky.social
Nonprofit newsroom. Media that builds power for working people. Join us: https://linktr.ee/moreperfectunion
@wired.com
At wired.com where tomorrow is realized || Sign up for our newsletters: https://wrd.cm/newsletters Find our WIRED journalists here: https://bsky.app/starter-pack/couts.bsky.social/3l6vez3xaus27
@schiff.senate.gov
Husband. Father. U.S. Senator for California. Fighting for an economy that works for everyone and for our democracy.
@acyn.bsky.social
Senior Digital Editor for MeidasTouch.com Clips made with SnapStream Internet Hooligan...
@othersidespec.bsky.social
OTHERSIDE is a quarterly magazine of speculative fiction, poetry, and art by queer writers and artists. Opening for submissions in January 2026! https://patreon.com/OthersideSpec · https://othersidespec.com
@hausofdecline.bsky.social
Hank of Decline Patreon - http://patreon.com/hausofdecline Store - https://hausofdecline.bigcartel.com/
@eurogamer.bsky.social
Bad puns and video games since 1999. Facebook: Facebook.com/Eurogamer Twitter: twitter.com/eurogamer Support what we do: eurogamer.net/subscribe
@roganslist.bsky.social
Daily emails with concrete actions to save democracy and build a better nation. Since 2016. 50,000 strong. Subscribe at susanrogan.substack.com. (Managed by a team including @joekatz45.bsky.social. Not in any way associated with Joe Rogan.)
@katbaumann.bsky.social
She/her comic artist and musician in Minnesota Portfolio ---> katbaumann.com Black Lives Matter. Trans rights now. Free Palestine.
@jellyfin.org.web.brid.gy
The volunteer-built media solution that puts you in control of your media. Stream to any device from your own server, with no strings attached. [bridged from https://jellyfin.org/ on the web: https://fed.brid.gy/web/jellyfin.org ]
@jonathanjanz.bsky.social
Author of Veil, Marla, and Children of the Dark. Repped for TV & Film by Ryan Lewis. Lit Agent Lane Heymont.
@mcmanlypants.bsky.social
I write queer horror & sci fi. Gay, Appalachian native, infosec professional, 2020 Manly Wade Wellman winner, co-host of Arcane Carolinas. He/him. michaelgwilliamsbooks.com #BlackLivesMatter #TransLivesMatter #SFWA #HWA #LGBTQ
@lauragrayholt1.bsky.social
(They/Them) Editor in Chief of Bonus Action @ba-original.bsky.social. Real potato. Formerly Lead US Games Editor @ Dexerto Editor @Screenrant. D&D Monster & expert virtual farmer. Laura.grayholt@gmail.com https://bonus-action.com/
@vegplotter.bsky.social
The best online Vegetable Garden & Allotment planning software to get you organised in the garden. We provide free access to community garden charities, garden CSA organisations & school teachers to create class gardens. Find us at https://vegplotter.com
@maddow.msnbc.com
Mondays at 9pmET on MSNBC MaddowBlog.com From Russia with Lev: MSNBC.com/Lev Ultra podcast: MSNBC.com/Ultra Prequel: MSNBC.com/Prequel
@gamesdonequick.com
Video game marathons featuring high-level play by speedrunners raising money for charity. #SGDQ2025: Jul 6-12
@emptywheel.bsky.social
Coverage of American authoritarianism with a focus on legal cases. An American-Irish in Limerick, Ireland. Legendary potty mouth!
@unnamedfootage.bsky.social
found footage horror / faux doc / POV / screenlife unnamedfootagefestival.com
@bdisgustingpod.bsky.social
💀🔪 The official Bloody Disgusting Podcast 🔪💀 A podcast where host Zena Dixon, Shelby Novak & Keenan McClelland give a take on their favorite things in horror. New ep every Wed. 🩸
@screamkings.bsky.social
Occult expert Max George, literature expert Nathaniel Darkish, & author and ER doctor N.J. Gallegos talk movies, books, folklore, occult, & interview horror pros. Check us out at screamkingspodcast.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!
@libbyapp.com
Libby is the award-winning and much-loved app for your local library. Borrow ebooks and listen to audiobooks, and support your library!
@jay.bsky.team
CEO of Bluesky, steward of AT Protocol. Let’s build a federated republic, starting with this server. 🌱 🪴 🌳
@georgetakei.bsky.social
I’ve boldly gone into the clear blue yonder. Follow for more recipes and tips.
@democracyforward.org
We use the law to advance a bold, vibrant democracy for all people by defending progress, disrupting extremism, and building for the future. Join us at democracyforward.org
@fedworkersunited.bsky.social
Federal workers fighting back against DOGE MAY DAY EVENTS maydaystrong.org JOIN OUR MOVEMENT ⤵️ savepublicservices.com SAVE THE SSA/EPA/VA PETITIONS: https://linktr.ee/funfedworkers
@marisakabas.bsky.social
journalist / founder @ thehandbasket.co email: MKwrites4000@proton.me signal: https://signal.me/#eu/VssgH88q6WQu7MtH5wF-08JdgWh4iAPWD13eXiOcXQNGdZUXijJBZInD-UtLJKFG venmo: venmo.com/u/Marisa-Kabas ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/marisakabas