Badass Crime & Horror Writers Starter Pack
Cool writers of crime fiction, horror, and things that go bump in the dark (or hide in dark alleys and around the corner).
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@kmwriter01.bsky.social
@alafairburke.bsky.social
Criminal law professor. NYT bestselling author of 20+ crime novels. I like dogs and food (separately). Www.alafairburke.com. New book is THE NOTE–you should get it.
@michaelconnelly.bsky.social
Bestselling author of the Harry Bosch, Mickey Haller, Renée Ballard, and Jack McEvoy series. Run by his social media manager.
@meganabbott.bsky.social
NYT-bestselling author of EL DORADO DRIVE (out June 24, 2025), BEWARE THE WOMAN, THE TURNOUT, GIVE ME YOUR HAND, YOU WILL KNOW ME, THE FEVER, etc. Co-creator/showrunner: DARE ME on Netflix. www.meganabbott.com
@jqwritesstuff.bsky.social
Crime: Real & Imagined. L.A. Times Courts/Chaos Reporter Alleged Author: Russell Avery Novels (Formerly Polis, Now Counterpoint) Rep: @jmcgowanbks Proud Union Pain In The Ass. Long Suffering Knicks Fan. Less Suffering As Of Late Liberty Fan
@ianrankin1.bsky.social
Author, Inspector Rebus (and other stuff). Edinburgh-based. More usually pub-based.
@gabino.bsky.social
Writer/reader/speaker/music lover/book reviewer (NPR, Locus, etc)/freelancer/photographer/PhD/New York Times horror columnist. Words in many places. I want to do all the things, so invite me! https://linktr.ee/gabinoiglesias
@lauralippman.bsky.social
Likable character who specializes in writing unlikeable characters. Lots of IP, no AI, please. I am too a Merry Sunshine.
@jemelehill.bsky.social
I’m the same everywhere. Link to my new podcast + TV show https://linktr.ee/jemelehill?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=55ca250f-2ec3-4d57-afd4-9281b33b8bef
@alexsegura.bsky.social
I write comics and novels. SECRET IDENTITY, ALTER EGO, ENCANTO, DICK TRACY, SPIDER-SOCIETY, THE QUESTION, STAR WARS, and more. He/him. https://linktr.ee/alex_segura
@chuckwendig.bsky.social
I like apples. I post photos. I dig birds. I write books. The next book is THE STAIRCASE IN THE WOODS, April 2025. Yes, I'm cringe. What do you want from me, I'm a 48-year-old dad and my brain is a mouse-eaten shoebox.
@lkrozen.bsky.social
Reporting on foreign policy. Current: https://diplomatic.substack.com Just Security ed board. Al Monitor, Politico, Foreign Policy alum.
@bsky.app
official Bluesky account (check username👆) Bugs, feature requests, feedback: [email protected]
@kmwriter01.bsky.social
Writer. Literacy advocate. Playwright ("Still Black Remains"). Surfer. Samurai. Activist. Everything New Jersey- attitude, edginess & Springsteen (but not Bon Jovi). 2x Pushcart Nominee. #Ravens #NYRangers #OutlawFiction #CrimeFiction #RESIST