Horror Universe
A place to connect with authors and other creatives in a wide range of horror subgenres, including (but not limited to) gothic, classical, splatterpunk, paranormal, psychological, grief, gore, and dark fantasy.
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@stephenhprovost.bsky.social
@joe-hill.bsky.social
Author of The Fireman, Strange Weather, and King Sorrow (out in October). Co-creator of Locke & Key (along with maestro Gabriel Rodriguez). Let's do a better job lookin after the kids: https://www.sandyhookpromise.org
@jamescdouglas.bsky.social
Author of extremely petty drama, picaresque farce, and horror/sci fi. Resident of Japan. jamescdouglas.wordpress.com
@hmjoinville.bsky.social
Writer of horror & poetry, MLIS, history blogger, mother of one human & one dog, ordained in the church of the flying spaghetti monster, lover of your face. she/her. Words in Bookends Review and Athena Review https://www.readex.com/blog
@levato.bsky.social
Poet, professor, literary translator, new media artist, and writer of speculative fiction. M.F.A., Ph.D. #horror #scifi #fantasy #booksky Web: https://francescolevato.com/
@shanebrown74.bsky.social
Author of the Norfolk Ghost Stories series of novels, the Ghost Stories for Christmas series, the horror novel Welcome to Marlington, and books on Elvis Presley and Bobby Darin.
@thebrettoreilly.bsky.social
Horror writer. Author of Aftertaste and Other Stories. HWA Affiliate Member. Sith. He/Him/His. No DMs without stating your purpose upfront please, or you will be ignored or blocked.
@thesurrealari.bsky.social
Writer, author, poet, teacher…cosmic cain. Member SFWA and HWA. He/him. Words in Pseudopod, Trollbreath, Ahoy Comics, others. #amquerying https://www.flowcode.com/page/aarubin
@jeffstrand.bsky.social
Bram Stoker Award-winning author of gobs of books, mostly horror/comedy. WGA screenwriter. Bridgett Nelson’s scorching hot boyfriend. https://linktr.ee/jeffstrandauthor
@rohmorgon.bsky.social
Author of dark fantasy and supernatural suspense See my books at https://www.rohmorgon.com
@bridgettnelson.bsky.social
Two-time Splatterpunk Award-winning horror author. Freelance editor. Lover of amaretto sours, tarantulas, tattoos, and Jeff Strand. Mom of two incredible humans, a ball python, and four pooches...boss of none. She/her. www.bridgettnelson.com
@kevinjkennedy.bsky.social
Kevin J. Kennedy is a horror author, editor, and anthologist. He owns KJK Publishing. He lives in the heart of Scotland with his beautiful wife, three cats, Carlito, Ariel and Luna, and a pomchi called Orko.
@sadiehartmann.bsky.social
Co-Owner of Night Worms. Bram Stoker Award winner of 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered. New book: 2025 https://linktr.ee/sadiehartmann
@ericlarocca.bsky.social
(He/They) 3x Bram Stoker Award finalist and Splatterpunk Award-winning Author | AT DARK, I BECOME LOATHSOME OUT NOW | Lit Rep: Priya Doraswamy Official website: ericlarocca.com Profile picture by Jessica Hayworth
@crowleybarns.bsky.social
Splatterpunk and Extreme Horror Writer of books including “DADDY”, “Crave”, “Kink”, Vacationers, and “GIRL”. Newest books: "DADDY" and now "GIRL" (https://mybook.to/CrowleyBarnsDaddy) #SplatterPunk #ExtremeHorror
@briankeene.bsky.social
Bestselling, award-winning writer of horror, fantasy, nonfiction, & comic books. Podcaster. Showrunner. Film Producer. Father. Husband. Veteran. Owns @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social. Board of Directors for @scaresthatcare.bsky.social.
@bertedens.bsky.social
Writer, Editor, HWA Member, Developer, Martial Artist, Hubby to The Most Gorgeous Gal
@paulacappa.bsky.social
Award-winning novelist of supernatural mysteries, Gothic thrillers, and dark fantasy. Draakensky, Greylock, Night Sea Journey, The Dazzling Darkness. Crystal Lake Publishing. Short story blogger at paulacappa.wordpress.com. Loves to read vintage fiction.
@dzgrizzle.bsky.social
Queer Writer of Horror, Dark Fantasy, Crime Fiction. Gay Bear. Episcopalian. Meditation practitioner. Deadhead. Democratic Socialist. Fan of cats, coffeehouses, comics, Star Trek, Godzilla, DragonCon. 🌈 🐻 📚☕️🐱💙 https://linktr.ee/dzgrizzle
@demccluskey.bsky.social
I have been known to write a bit here and there. I only do novels, novellas, novelettes, short stories, graphic novels, and comics. I only write horror, splatterpunk, thrillers, dramas, sci fi, fantasy, or children’s tales. I don’t like anything else.
@markrainey.bsky.social
Author/editor of scary fiction, graphic artist, geocacher, occasional musician & actor, perpetual old fart
@wrathjw.bsky.social
Horror Author, Poet, Muay Thai and boxing trainer, humanist, and all around badass motherfucker who enjoys doing badass things with other bad motherfuckers.
@sharonprovost.bsky.social
Horror author. COO at Dragon Crown Books. Poodle and cat mom. Wife to my hero, Nightmare's Eve series collaborator and favorite author, Stephen H. Provost. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sharon-Marie-Provost/author/B0CKWH31PS
@jonathanmaberry.bsky.social
NY Times bestseller, 5-time Bram Stoker Award-winner, editor & comic book writer for IDW, Dark Horse,Marvel. Creator of V-Wars (Netflix). Editor of Weird Tales.
@datlow.bsky.social
Award-winning editor of short sf/f/h. I live & die by the Oxford comma & I skeet about my passions, take it or leave it. I block mooks-don't be one. she/her
@paultremblay.bsky.social
Writer person. Horror Movie, A Head Full of Ghosts, The Cabin at the End of the World, The Pallbearers Club. Not actively planning the demise of John Langan. Eats too much cereal.
@stephenhprovost.bsky.social
Time-traveling author of fantasy adventures, highway histories, nightmares, daydreams, and myths reimagined: 50+ Books. Publisher w/Sharon Marie Provost at Dragon Crown Books. Cat dad. No MAGA! https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00UFWGML