Cool UK(ish) Indie Horror Fiction People
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@jheverington.bsky.social
@skunsworth.bsky.social
Writer. Things that go bump in the night and sometimes the day. Sharks. Tentacles. Maintains a cowboy hat graveyard and swims in lakes and rivers for fun. Rep’d by the Zeno Agency.
@davidhartley.bsky.social
Writer of weird tales | FAUNA, with Fly on the Wall | INCORCISMS, with Arachne Press | Writer-in-residence for Prima Vista in Tartu, Estonia | Manchester, UK
@charliehughes77.bsky.social
Horror writer. UK. Stories in Best Horror of the Year, Vols 15 & 16 Full list of published and new stories here 👇 charliehugheswriting.blogspot.com
@wordbotherer.bsky.social
That singular anomaly, the lady novelist. A fucking delight.
@carolejohnstone.bsky.social
Award-winning writer; lover of islands and WINE. Author of Mirrorland and The Blackhouse. “Dark and devious” Stephen King Rep Hellie Ogden at WME / carolejohnstone.com IG: carole_l_johnstone
@andrewhook.bsky.social
Short story writer, punk, surrealist, sometime novelist www.andrew-hook.com
@sjtownend.bsky.social
A writer. A reader. A bit of a daydreamer. Unapologetically odd. AKA Miss, Mum, Squara. Here for the horror. Muppet me and I will unfollow. SJTownend.com BagofBonesPress.com 🇬🇧 🦋>🐦 🖤
@tcparker.bsky.social
Weird, (Neuro)Queer, Here 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ rights, always. 🤖 GenAI, never 1/2 of Nefarious Bat Press. Writer: HUMMINGBIRD, SALTBLOOD, TRADWIFE PhD in media & politics, so old it's gathering dust. Rage as deep as the abyss Books at: https://tinyurl.com/mr2rd9bj
@mjpcuervo.bsky.social
Writer, editor, comms manager • Founder/ editor @helleborezine.bsky.social (World Fantasy Awards and British Fantasy Awards finalist) • History, art, myth, mystery. 👩🏻 mjpcuervo.com/portfolio-page 📖 helleborezine.com
@simonclarkwriting.bsky.social
Denizen of Yorkshire. Writer - short stories, novels, scripts - mainly horror, such as The Blood Crazy series and The Protos Experiment, some Sci-Fi, The Night of the Triffids. Some Big Finish, too. Represented by Dan Fenton: Peters, Fraser and Dunlop
@dannythechurch.bsky.social
Writes horror. Author of THE HOLLOWS and THE RAVENING, both from Angry Robot. Repped by Meg Davis at the Ki Agency. Bi. He/him.
@thebestwick.bsky.social
Butler to Cate Gardner. Writes horror and other weird stuff. Raised in Manchester, living on the Wirral, pining for Wales. Loves dogs, tea, and Pepsi Max. Bi. He/him.
@generalwitch.bsky.social
Podcast of ‘moronic prattle’, covering British Horror (and a bit of sci-fi). From Dracula to Damien, Herbert to Hellraiser – jump into the world of… The General Witchfinders. http://www.generalwitchfinders.com We’ve also started a ‘Zine
@kevharrison.bsky.social
40-something British writer of horror and dark fiction, living in Lisbon, Portugal with his better half & three cat overlords. Love travel, food, rock & metal music, and running. This is Horror. He/Him Find out more at https://kevharrisonfiction.com
@nepenthepress.bsky.social
Fine Press Publisher of Horror, Weird Fiction & Gothic Literature Illustrated, Limited & deluxe editions. Based in North Yorkshire, UK www.nepenthepress.co.uk
@fiveleavesbooks.bsky.social
Nottingham's city centre independent and radical bookshop, est. 2013 Publishing as Five Leaves since 1995 www.fiveleavesbookshop.co.uk, www.fiveleaves.co.uk We organise about a hundred events a year. Fast ordering service. Four book clubs.
@weird-wiltshire.bsky.social
🌲🧚👻 Writer of strange & unusual tales. Ghosts, folklore & history from Wiltshire and beyond. Earth & nature lover. 👻🧚🌲 ☕ www.weird-wiltshire.co.uk
@scarfolk.bsky.social
Scarfolk is a town called Scarfolk. For more information please re-read.
@salopress.bsky.social
Independent publisher of poetry & prose. An obscurity of poets. Updates by Sophie 💖 Norwich, UK.
@indiehorrorchapter.bsky.social
A collaborative of Indie Horror Authors from the UK and Europe. Bringing high quality horror literature and affordable, accessible events to readers across the UK. https://linktr.ee/indiehorrorchapter
@richardlittler.bsky.social
Creator of @scarfolk.bsky.social. "This guy, who apparently saw the future" - Edward Snowden. Running an ASD/ADHD operating system. https://www.richardlittler.com
@mapsofthelost.com
The maps to the lost places and the secret histories. Be cautious: if you follow them, you may become lost yourself. stories/newsletter/podcast https://linktr.ee/mapsofthelost
@igotbigbooks.bsky.social
Hello, I'm that vampire that reads. 🇬🇧 Professional book pervert. Reviews in Scream Horror Magazine. #BookSky Horror/Fantasy/Romance/Thriller I say weird and unsettling things, let's be friends. instagram: @thevampireslibrary
@alexakmoon.bsky.social
@juliarust.bsky.social
Writer, actor, cat lover, Buddhist. Author of ANGEL FALLS with David Surface. Will play Eleanor of Aquitaine for parties. www.juliarust.net
@priya101.bsky.social
@lukewalkerwriter.bsky.social
Horror writer - novels & short fiction. The Ninth Circle, Terminal State, Ascent, The Unredeemed, Winter Graves and The Nameless trilogy among others. New horror novels BURN August 2025, and CHAOS Feb 2026. I like cats. https://linktr.ee/lukewalkerwriter
@worldfantasy2025.bsky.social
World Fantasy Convention, Brighton UK Dates: Thursday 30th October to 2nd November 2025 Venue: Double Tree by Hilton Brighton Metropole Website: https://worldfantasy2025.co.uk #WorldFantasyConvention2025 #WorldFantasy25
@antoniarachelward.com
Author of dreamy and unsettling things. New novella ONDINE’S CURSE coming Feb 2025. EIC @ghostorchidpress.com https://antoniarachelward.com
@bsfa.bsky.social
The British Science Fiction Association. Est 1958. Publisher of Vector, Focus, and the BSFA Review. Join us at http://bsfa.co.uk/join-the-bsfa
@georgesandison.bsky.social
Managing Editor @titanbooks.bsky.social. Ran multiple award-winning Unsung Stories. Writer: HINTERLANDS @blackshuckbooks.bsky.social. European (yes, still). Empathy, compassion & ice cream pls.
@stewarthotston.com
Author, LARP (Curious Pastimes), physics and finance. Subjective Chaos and BFA finalist. Treasurer @BFS, Exec @BSFA. Rep: John Baker at BLM. Read: stewarthotston.com. Project Hanuman Nov 2025, Angry Robot
@icysedgwick.bsky.social
Host of the Fabulous Folklore podcast/blog. Researcher & writer for hire. Dark fantasy & Gothic author. Crafter. PhD in haunted house films.
@davebjeffery.bsky.social
Writer. HWA Mentor of the Year 2022. BFS registered mentor. Creator of 'a Quiet APOCALYPSE'. Anthology editor at Flame Tree Press. I do not use generative AI in my work; nor do I support its use in the arts. No DMs, please.
@giselleleeb.bsky.social
Short story collection, Mammals, I Think We Are Called (@saltpublishing.bsky.social), Edge Hill Short Story Prize '23 Longlist, Word Factory Apprentice '19, Best British Short Stories '17 https://giselleleeb.com/
@dionwintonpolak.bsky.social
Mentor for neurodivergent students / freelance editor at thefinetoothed.com / geek / AuDHD father & husband. He/Him. Fool of a Took.
@garydalkin.bsky.social
UK editor & writer for hire. I write every month for Writing Magazine and am closely involved with the Bournemouth Writing Festival. Senior Associate Editor at Cadence Publishing. Lots more, including contact details: www.tothelastword.com
@ashleystokes.bsky.social
Writer and Ghostwriter Weird-Horror and Comedy https://ashleystokes.net/
@drrachelknightley.bsky.social
Author, Speaker, Writing and Confidence Coach | Founder of The Writers’ Gym membership and podcast | Green Ink Sponsored Write for Macmillan Cancer Support | RachelKnightley.com | WritersGym.com | drrachelknightley.substack.com
@ebookwyrm.bsky.social
Reviewer at The BlogCave http://ebookwyrm.blogspot.com/?m=1 Lover of stories well told, coffee and single malts
@selinalock.bsky.social
Crafter, research librarian, lapsed writer, former editor of The Girly Comic, has ME/CFS, based in Leicester UK https://factorfictionpress.co.uk/
@alexnorth.co.uk
Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling crime writer, based in Leeds, UK. I publish as Alex North but my friends call me Steve. www.alexnorth.co.uk
@emilyinkpen.bsky.social
Sci-fi and fantasy author, writer of The Dex Legacy BSFA Award-winning audio drama, Social Media Officer @BSFA, gamer, bi, proud epileptic and aspiring grown-up 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
@adbarker.bsky.social
Screenwriter & Novelist. Occasional Film Director. The House on Lidderman Street, The Wilding, Laura Living Backwards, Dead Leaves, The Electric, Society Place, & other such stuff. https://linktr.ee/adbarker
@thebraag.bsky.social
thebraag.co | carmenerror.com | trickster figure | poetry & spec fic press and journal | we sell books! | NE England
@benjaminlangley.bsky.social
A writer of quiet horror with creeping dread - and alternative historical horror with the Guy Fawkes: Demon Hunter series. When I'm not doing that, I make lino prints and puzzle books. Website: benjaminlangley.co.uk
@sarahkat.bsky.social
Writer and researcher inspired by queer/feminist ecologies & folklore. Collection 'Fernseed' out now! https://thebraag.co/?product=fernseed-a-collection-of-tales-by-sarah-royston-pre-order https://hedgeways.wordpress.com/ Re-enchantment is resistance.
@categardner.bsky.social
Weird Fiction Writer Loves books 📚 cider 😋 crafts 🎨 true crime 🔪
@stevenchapman.bsky.social
Writer of Horror/Thriller novels/short stories / TTRPG fan / Horror fan / He/Him http://www.stevenchapman.co.uk Also on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@schapmanwriter
@alexdavis1981.bsky.social
Lecturer, workshopper and creative writing events organiser - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/alex-davis-events-17318878423
@markewest.bsky.social
Dad, husband, son, brother - I write thrillers, I read, I watch films and I walk a lot. I also have a deep love for trashy horror from the 70s and 80s (paperbacks and films). My latest novel, TO SEE TOO MUCH, is out now! https://mybook.to/ToSeeTooMuch
@stephenbacon.bsky.social
Father, husband and occasional writer. Film fan, lover of books, politically left. Grudgingly a supporter of Nottingham Forest. www.stephenbacon.co.uk
@shewolfmanc.bsky.social
Freelance Wondermonger & Heritage Manager at the Pankhurst Centre. Author of a book about Hannah Beswick, the Manchester Mummy. My alter ego is Hannah Kate (North Manchester FM).
@jlgeorge.bsky.social
Author of THE WORD and various other things. She/they | hi/nhw. http://www.jl-george.com http://www.parthianbooks.com/products/the-word
@iainrowan.com
Writer, rep @LiverpoolLit | Campaign Coordinator (Coastal Debris) Neptune's Pirates (formerly Sea Shepherd UK) | Sunderland. Seaside/coast photos https://littorally.me or @littorally on Flashes
@danhowarth20.bsky.social
Author. Screenwriter. Editor. Northerner. Author of Last Night of Freedom, Territory, & Dark Missives. Writer of Newstone - feature film coming 2025. www.danhowarthwriter.com https://linktr.ee/danhowarth
@exaggeratedelegy.bsky.social
Writer. Queer. Agent of The Mighty Deep Woke (but don't tell anyone). Author website: http://www.strangeplaygrounds.com/ Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/George-Daniel-Lea/e/B00J60BJ82/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1
@keithbrooke.co.uk
Makes up shit. Eloquently. Crime & SF writer, editor, photographer... Author of alt.human/Harmony, The Accord, half of Wormhole, and other stuff. Writes as Nick Gifford for teens. www.keithbrooke.co.uk
@robertshearman.bsky.social
Writer of stuff, often quite odd. (Both me and the stuff.) Owned by a cat.
@unheimlichmanvr.bsky.social
Stoker Award-nominated horror author. rep: Oli Munson she/they, bi, polyam, vegan, a bit witchy, very crafty Posting from Greenwich, London Books etc: https://linktr.ee/allywilkes
@blackshuckbooks.bsky.social
@markalatham.bsky.social
Writer (THE LAST VIGILANT, out 2025). Award-winning TTG designer (Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms). Scriptwriter (Darktide; Total War: Warhammer). Former White Dwarf magazine editor. Rep'd by @JennieGoloboy.bsky.social. Website: mark-latham.com
@johnnymains.co.uk
The UK's foremost horror anthologist. “Johnny Mains is the Herbert van Thal of our age” – The Independent AuDHD. Got the morbs.
@verityholloway.bsky.social
Strange fiction, weird history. Lost member of the PRB. Marfan syndrome. Will-o’-the-wisp. Victorians, folklore, bad medicine. THE OTHERS OF EDENWELL and CHEER THE SICK out now.
@timjmajor.bsky.social
Author: Jekyll & Hyde, Sherlock Holmes, Hope Island, Snakeskins. https://linktr.ee/timjmajor
@gvanderson.bsky.social
Fiction in Strange Horizons, Reactor, and The Deadlands. World & British Fantasy winner. Nebula finalist. Cat lady. Agent: Alex Cochran @ Greyhound Literary https://gvanderson.com/
@jonolivereditor.bsky.social
Award winning editor specialising in genre fiction. Get in touch for a quote or to enquire about availability. Website: jonolivereditor.co.uk
@williammeikle.com
Wee sweary Scotsman, living in Canada, with 30+ novels and 300+ short stories in genre presses over the past 30+ years. Mostly at williammeikle.com ... mostly.
@nicholasroyle.bsky.social
Writer. Latest: Shadow Lines (Salt). Also runs @nightjarpress.bsky.social nightjarpress.weebly.com
@lmcknighthardy.bsky.social
Author of NIGHT BABIES (2026) @johnmurrays.bsky.social & DEAD RELATIVES (2021) and WATER SHALL REFUSE THEM (2019) @deadinkbooks.bsky.social She/her lmcknighthardy.com Agent: @donaldwin.bsky.social @watsonlittle.bsky.social
@kendallreviews.bsky.social
UK based Horror & Dark Genre reviewer KendallReviews PS5 Clive Barker Obsessive Together, let's #PromoteHorror www.kendallreviews.com
@kitgonzo.bsky.social
2 x BFA finalist writer. Podcaster. Blogger. Anti Fascist. Rebel Scum. Hexproof. He/Him. Views my own. https://www.patreon.com/kitpower https://mybook.to/KPMD 🏳️⚧️
@helengrantsays.bsky.social
Lives in Scotland & writes books. Latest novel JUMP CUT published by Fledgling Press. Short story collection ATMOSPHERIC DISTURBANCES available from Swan River Press. Perthshire Gothic. M.R.James fiend. Represented by Fraser Ross Associates.
@mckatie.bsky.social
Scottish writer 🐾 Stories in / soon in The Deadlands, The Dark, PodCastle, Gamut Magazine, The Rumpus, PseudoPod, Uncharted, Fusion Fragment & others 🐾 katiemcivor.com
@dancoxon.bsky.social
He/him. British Fantasy Awards winner (twice). Shirley Jackson Awards and seven-time British Fantasy Awards finalist. Heartwood: A Mythago Wood Anthology out now.
@marieoregan.bsky.social
Writer, editor of anthologies, managing editor of Absinthe Books, PS Publishing’s novella imprint. Married to @paulkane.bsky.social Fuelled by tea. Represented by @megdavis.bsky.social of https://ki-agency.co.uk/ marieoregan.net
@paulkane.bsky.social
Award-winning, #1 bestselling author/editor of over 160 books, inc the sellout Hooded Man, Lunar, Sherlock Holmes and the Servants of Hell, Cursed and Her Last Secret, Her Husband’s Grave and The Family Lie as PL Kane. http://www.shadow-writer.co.uk
@splinister.bsky.social
Writer. Works across media. Lives in the West of Ireland. https://splinister.com/easylinks
@dancarpenter.bsky.social
Fiction editor at Titan Books. Debut collection HUNTING BY THE RIVER out now from Black Shuck Books. https://linktr.ee/dancarpenter85
@jamesbennett.bsky.social
British Fantasy Award winning author. 🏳️🌈 The Ben Garston Novels. The Book of Queer Saints. The Dark magazine. New collection 'Preaching to the Perverted' Out Now! www.lethepressbooks.com 'Inventive and vivid' Publishers Weekly
@swanriverpress.bsky.social
Independent press dedicated exclusively to literature of the gothic, fantastic, strange, and supernatural. Dublin, Ireland. Posts by Brian J. Showers. www.swanriverpress.ie
@stevetoase.bsky.social
Writer based in Franconian Forest Fortean Times comics reviewer published at Tor.com Shimmer 3LBE, Lackington's, Lead writer on Haunt www.stevetoase.co.uk To Drown in Dark Water from Undertow Publications Dirt Upon My Skin from Black Shuck Books
@ruthejbooth.bsky.social
SFFH Author/Critic. BSFA & British Fantasy Award Winner. Shoreline of Infinity columnist. GSFWC. #SGSAH funded. #StrathLife Queer Neurodivergent Human with Chronic Illness. ***2024 award eligible works and more: https://linktr.ee/ruthejbooth
@thisishorror.bsky.social
This Is Horror: a horror fiction & writing podcast. http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/ Support us here http://bit.ly/tihpatreon Michael David Wilson: THE GIRL IN THE VIDEO, THEY'RE WATCHING, HOUSE OF BAD MEMORIES, DADDY’S BOY. http://michaeldavidwilson.co.uk
@elizachanwrites.bsky.social
🏴 Fantasy & Weird Fiction🖋️ FATHOMFOLK and TIDEBORN out now 🌊 HARBOUR OF HUNGRY GHOSTS 2026 👻BFA nominated short fic🦊 she/her rep Alex Cochran https://linktr.ee/elizachan
@manylittlewords.bsky.social
Bram Stoker & British Fantasy Award nominated author, illustrator and podcaster from Bristol, UK. Books: ROOTS OF MY FEARS, Titan 2025 ITCH! Hodder & Stoughton 2025 FIRST DATE, Datura Books 2026 HAPPY HOUR, Shortwave 2026 Also NoSleep Podcast.
@suw.bsky.social
Writer, activist, owned by Grabbity & Copurrnicus. Join me over on Substack at suwca.substack.com where I talk about the art of not writing, and wordcounting.substack.com where I share writing links and news.
@runalongwomble.bsky.social
Womble of Liverpool. Enjoys geekery, bad jokes & may tempt a bit. pronouns - he/they/Womble Also Book Blogger/Tempter run fast, laugh hard, be kind - https://www.runalongtheshelves.net