Born on this day: Rick Hautala (1949-2013).
Here's 1989's Winter Wake, with cover art by Richard Newton.
#Horror #HorrorWriting #HorroWritersChat
Here's 1989's Winter Wake, with cover art by Richard Newton.
#Horror #HorrorWriting #HorroWritersChat
February 3, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Born on this day: Rick Hautala (1949-2013).
Here's 1989's Winter Wake, with cover art by Richard Newton.
#Horror #HorrorWriting #HorroWritersChat
Here's 1989's Winter Wake, with cover art by Richard Newton.
#Horror #HorrorWriting #HorroWritersChat
The universe is dead. We are maggots, feeding off its carcass. When it has been fully devoured, we will build new universes within each other, only for more maggots to devour us.
#HorroWritersChat
#HorroWritersChat
November 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The universe is dead. We are maggots, feeding off its carcass. When it has been fully devoured, we will build new universes within each other, only for more maggots to devour us.
#HorroWritersChat
#HorroWritersChat
Good morning all from California. I’m Kimberly Davis Basso, I write horror that sneaks up on you, and “design” makes me think visually so the Xenomorph. Otherwise my favorite monsters are psychological and invisible.
Q1
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Q1
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Strings of mercury seep out of your ampoules, reconnecting the bones, alighting the faded words carved into the marrow.
Tell us who you are, what do you write, and what's your favourite monster design in horror?
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Tell us who you are, what do you write, and what's your favourite monster design in horror?
#HorrorWritersChat
July 22, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Good morning all from California. I’m Kimberly Davis Basso, I write horror that sneaks up on you, and “design” makes me think visually so the Xenomorph. Otherwise my favorite monsters are psychological and invisible.
Q1
#horrowriterschat
Q1
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Loss of power especially when that power is lost to someone they viewed as beneath them. When the victim wields the weapon of their destruction, all hell breaks loose. Love it.
Loss of power especially when that power is lost to someone they viewed as beneath them. When the victim wields the weapon of their destruction, all hell breaks loose. Love it.
Q4 is up. Ten minutes to outro and the promo: I am still working my way through. You're all wonderful busy bees today and I adore you!
This one is a little easier. No archetypes!
#HorrorWritersChat
This one is a little easier. No archetypes!
#HorrorWritersChat
November 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Loss of power especially when that power is lost to someone they viewed as beneath them. When the victim wields the weapon of their destruction, all hell breaks loose. Love it.
Loss of power especially when that power is lost to someone they viewed as beneath them. When the victim wields the weapon of their destruction, all hell breaks loose. Love it.
#horrowriterschat
In one case, it's a strong suggestion. One character is meant to feel one way about another character. Is it against the will of the character? Would the character have felt this way regardless? It throws a what if into every interaction.
In one case, it's a strong suggestion. One character is meant to feel one way about another character. Is it against the will of the character? Would the character have felt this way regardless? It throws a what if into every interaction.
Anger bubbles inside you. You smash one of the windows into the ground. You punch another.
The shards grip your hand.
What is your favourite function of imprisonment in horror? Does it twist a character’s ideals? Is it a pit of their worst nightmares? Or something else?
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The shards grip your hand.
What is your favourite function of imprisonment in horror? Does it twist a character’s ideals? Is it a pit of their worst nightmares? Or something else?
#HorrorWritersChat
April 1, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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In one case, it's a strong suggestion. One character is meant to feel one way about another character. Is it against the will of the character? Would the character have felt this way regardless? It throws a what if into every interaction.
In one case, it's a strong suggestion. One character is meant to feel one way about another character. Is it against the will of the character? Would the character have felt this way regardless? It throws a what if into every interaction.
I love this question. Horror is often deprivation: scarcity of resources, safety, friendship. Sometimes it's decadent luxury. Been thinking about this since my last newsletter (post-imperial horror fantasy ala Hollow Knight, Dark Souls, etc.), and how these themes intersect. 1/2
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#horrowriterschat
Q2. So many of you are diving in courageously. I salute you. Don't worry, now we go more abstract.
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#HorrorWritersChat
October 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I love this question. Horror is often deprivation: scarcity of resources, safety, friendship. Sometimes it's decadent luxury. Been thinking about this since my last newsletter (post-imperial horror fantasy ala Hollow Knight, Dark Souls, etc.), and how these themes intersect. 1/2
#horrowriterschat
#horrowriterschat
What color is angel blood? I've always wondered. #horrowriterschat
April 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
What color is angel blood? I've always wondered. #horrowriterschat
Angel-eater! What a great and horrifying name! #horrowriterschat
April 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Angel-eater! What a great and horrifying name! #horrowriterschat
Chicken zombies, you say? I should safe right? I don't eat them, they don't eat me. I'm sure it'll be fine. #HorroWritersChat
August 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Chicken zombies, you say? I should safe right? I don't eat them, they don't eat me. I'm sure it'll be fine. #HorroWritersChat
Hi #horrowriterschat - I'm Blair, I have a 6 month old so I'm very tired, but I've been writing horror for comics as of late, even though I'm primarily an illustrator.
One short was more supernatural horror, and the graphic novel I'm writing is horror with fantasy elements.
One short was more supernatural horror, and the graphic novel I'm writing is horror with fantasy elements.
Alright here we go! Where are you from, and what do you write, #horrorwriterschat people???
August 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Hi #horrowriterschat - I'm Blair, I have a 6 month old so I'm very tired, but I've been writing horror for comics as of late, even though I'm primarily an illustrator.
One short was more supernatural horror, and the graphic novel I'm writing is horror with fantasy elements.
One short was more supernatural horror, and the graphic novel I'm writing is horror with fantasy elements.
#HorroWritersChat Q1
I'm Lee, a UK expat in Sweden, writing dark horror stories - currently one about a guy who can't control his innate talent for accidentally killing people - I first got into horror aged 7, viewing Halloween on VHS for the first time and shitting myself the rest of the week.
I'm Lee, a UK expat in Sweden, writing dark horror stories - currently one about a guy who can't control his innate talent for accidentally killing people - I first got into horror aged 7, viewing Halloween on VHS for the first time and shitting myself the rest of the week.
#HorrorWritersChat Question 1
Introduce yourself: tell us who you are, what you write, and tell us about the first time you got into horror.
Quote post and don't forget the tag!
Introduce yourself: tell us who you are, what you write, and tell us about the first time you got into horror.
Quote post and don't forget the tag!
October 30, 2024 at 7:47 PM
#HorroWritersChat Q1
I'm Lee, a UK expat in Sweden, writing dark horror stories - currently one about a guy who can't control his innate talent for accidentally killing people - I first got into horror aged 7, viewing Halloween on VHS for the first time and shitting myself the rest of the week.
I'm Lee, a UK expat in Sweden, writing dark horror stories - currently one about a guy who can't control his innate talent for accidentally killing people - I first got into horror aged 7, viewing Halloween on VHS for the first time and shitting myself the rest of the week.
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Two for my urban fantasy project. There's the MCs father who died tragically and shapes a lot of their arc and future. And then there's the girl the MC tries to save, falls off a bridge and haunts her until she's avenged. :D
Two for my urban fantasy project. There's the MCs father who died tragically and shapes a lot of their arc and future. And then there's the girl the MC tries to save, falls off a bridge and haunts her until she's avenged. :D
#HorrorWritersChat Question 3
Tell us about a character in your story who is no longer alive. Did their demise have any impact on the plot? Were they related to other characters? Bonus points if they're still around causing trouble as a zombie or ghost!
Quote repost and don't forget the hashtag!
Tell us about a character in your story who is no longer alive. Did their demise have any impact on the plot? Were they related to other characters? Bonus points if they're still around causing trouble as a zombie or ghost!
Quote repost and don't forget the hashtag!
November 28, 2024 at 11:56 AM
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Two for my urban fantasy project. There's the MCs father who died tragically and shapes a lot of their arc and future. And then there's the girl the MC tries to save, falls off a bridge and haunts her until she's avenged. :D
Two for my urban fantasy project. There's the MCs father who died tragically and shapes a lot of their arc and future. And then there's the girl the MC tries to save, falls off a bridge and haunts her until she's avenged. :D
I'm late! I'm Blair. I write and draw comics mostly, and as of late, horror-related comics.
I'm not a perfect person, or even approaching it. I'm a "good" person most of the time. But I'm always financially poor. I make comics for fuck's sake.
#horrowriterschat
I'm not a perfect person, or even approaching it. I'm a "good" person most of the time. But I'm always financially poor. I make comics for fuck's sake.
#horrowriterschat
Oh right then here we go, if it glitches I'll wait till it's back up then fire the next.
Can't say fairer than that. Hi #HorrorWritersChat, let's talk riches. Or poverty. Moral or cash, I don't mind which.
Horror is one of the more egalitarian genres I think. More room for poor...
No links please.
Can't say fairer than that. Hi #HorrorWritersChat, let's talk riches. Or poverty. Moral or cash, I don't mind which.
Horror is one of the more egalitarian genres I think. More room for poor...
No links please.
October 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I'm late! I'm Blair. I write and draw comics mostly, and as of late, horror-related comics.
I'm not a perfect person, or even approaching it. I'm a "good" person most of the time. But I'm always financially poor. I make comics for fuck's sake.
#horrowriterschat
I'm not a perfect person, or even approaching it. I'm a "good" person most of the time. But I'm always financially poor. I make comics for fuck's sake.
#horrowriterschat
Love it if you’d check out my horror/fantasy graphic novel in progress;
www.onegemini.com/the-worlds-b...
Also, my only work machine died (I’m on my iPad) so if you could spare a few dollars, that’d be neat;
gofund.me/1864ad4d5
Thank you #horrowriterschat! It was fun!
Here’s a lil drawn horror!
www.onegemini.com/the-worlds-b...
Also, my only work machine died (I’m on my iPad) so if you could spare a few dollars, that’d be neat;
gofund.me/1864ad4d5
Thank you #horrowriterschat! It was fun!
Here’s a lil drawn horror!
November 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Love it if you’d check out my horror/fantasy graphic novel in progress;
www.onegemini.com/the-worlds-b...
Also, my only work machine died (I’m on my iPad) so if you could spare a few dollars, that’d be neat;
gofund.me/1864ad4d5
Thank you #horrowriterschat! It was fun!
Here’s a lil drawn horror!
www.onegemini.com/the-worlds-b...
Also, my only work machine died (I’m on my iPad) so if you could spare a few dollars, that’d be neat;
gofund.me/1864ad4d5
Thank you #horrowriterschat! It was fun!
Here’s a lil drawn horror!
Desperation is inherently scary. If the supernatural isn't causing desperation, what's to be scared about? That said, what haunts me is a desperation that goes beyond physical need or aversion. I want to ask deeper questions. Ones I'm desperate not to know the answer to.
#horrowriterschat
#horrowriterschat
Q4.
Do hang around for the outro, in around 10 minutes.
Which is the easier route? Or the more satisfying?
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Do hang around for the outro, in around 10 minutes.
Which is the easier route? Or the more satisfying?
#HorrorWritersChat
October 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Desperation is inherently scary. If the supernatural isn't causing desperation, what's to be scared about? That said, what haunts me is a desperation that goes beyond physical need or aversion. I want to ask deeper questions. Ones I'm desperate not to know the answer to.
#horrowriterschat
#horrowriterschat
Late for the first time! Goddamn Age of Empires 2...
Hello! I'm Gree! Writer of body, psychological, and religious horror for my Bloodied Rose: Verses of Midnight setting!
Unfortunately, I don't know. I've reached a burnout phase with my flagship book, Land of Gold. We will see.
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Hello! I'm Gree! Writer of body, psychological, and religious horror for my Bloodied Rose: Verses of Midnight setting!
Unfortunately, I don't know. I've reached a burnout phase with my flagship book, Land of Gold. We will see.
#HorroWritersChat
Here everyone we go with #HorrorWritersChat question 1:
Tell us who you are, what you write, and your writing goals for June.
Quote post, don't forget to include the hashtag!
No links, please. Save it for the outro.
Tell us who you are, what you write, and your writing goals for June.
Quote post, don't forget to include the hashtag!
No links, please. Save it for the outro.
June 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Late for the first time! Goddamn Age of Empires 2...
Hello! I'm Gree! Writer of body, psychological, and religious horror for my Bloodied Rose: Verses of Midnight setting!
Unfortunately, I don't know. I've reached a burnout phase with my flagship book, Land of Gold. We will see.
#HorroWritersChat
Hello! I'm Gree! Writer of body, psychological, and religious horror for my Bloodied Rose: Verses of Midnight setting!
Unfortunately, I don't know. I've reached a burnout phase with my flagship book, Land of Gold. We will see.
#HorroWritersChat
#HorroWritersChat
This questions give me the giggles as someone with DID with multiple alters.
Probably the part of myself thats learned self-acceptance. Its new and was fought hard for.
This questions give me the giggles as someone with DID with multiple alters.
Probably the part of myself thats learned self-acceptance. Its new and was fought hard for.
January 7, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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This questions give me the giggles as someone with DID with multiple alters.
Probably the part of myself thats learned self-acceptance. Its new and was fought hard for.
This questions give me the giggles as someone with DID with multiple alters.
Probably the part of myself thats learned self-acceptance. Its new and was fought hard for.
Freedom + power may lead to a twisty path, I can see that, we want our characters (selves) to become free - but not necessarily to add to chaos or pain. #horrowriterschat
January 28, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Freedom + power may lead to a twisty path, I can see that, we want our characters (selves) to become free - but not necessarily to add to chaos or pain. #horrowriterschat
I have to get back to work and can't finish answering the questions in #HorroWritersChat but it's been so fun participating and getting a peek into this community for the first time. Thanks for welcoming me so graciously and thanks @vesperdoom.bsky.social for hosting!!
December 11, 2024 at 8:36 PM
I have to get back to work and can't finish answering the questions in #HorroWritersChat but it's been so fun participating and getting a peek into this community for the first time. Thanks for welcoming me so graciously and thanks @vesperdoom.bsky.social for hosting!!
#horrowriterschat eBook, not Audiobook. Still working on those 😅
Thanks again for another #horrorwriterschat, yo!
If you like spook and snark in equal measure, the Berge Sisters series might just be for you!
If you like audiobooks, I just started a secret sale on my itch page!
First 20 peeps to PM me get 50% off all three!
New one comes out in September!
If you like spook and snark in equal measure, the Berge Sisters series might just be for you!
If you like audiobooks, I just started a secret sale on my itch page!
First 20 peeps to PM me get 50% off all three!
New one comes out in September!
Thank you for joining us for #HorrorWritersChat
Once you’ve answered the questions and commented on others, it’s self-promo time!
Share your promo with #HorrorWritersChat IN THE COMMENTS on this post.
This makes it easier for folks to see/share your post.
And for you to see/share theirs.
Once you’ve answered the questions and commented on others, it’s self-promo time!
Share your promo with #HorrorWritersChat IN THE COMMENTS on this post.
This makes it easier for folks to see/share your post.
And for you to see/share theirs.
April 22, 2026 at 7:06 PM
#horrowriterschat eBook, not Audiobook. Still working on those 😅
Thanks again, @marywyrd.bsky.social! It's always fun. Intrigued by living appliances and the cult of the number line? Not sure if you toaster is plotting to kill you? (it isn't). Wondering if your electric toothbrush is being nosy? (It is). Find out.
#horrowriterschat
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#horrowriterschat
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
February 4, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Thanks again, @marywyrd.bsky.social! It's always fun. Intrigued by living appliances and the cult of the number line? Not sure if you toaster is plotting to kill you? (it isn't). Wondering if your electric toothbrush is being nosy? (It is). Find out.
#horrowriterschat
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
#horrowriterschat
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
Yay! I remembered it's #horrowriterschat (a bit late as usual): 👋 I write weird unsettling stuff that runs all over the map. Quiet horror/sc-ifi/odds and ends.
Recently wrote a scene about ghost-hunting on a small sailboat; the ghost, it seems, may not be on the boat but in the water itself.
Recently wrote a scene about ghost-hunting on a small sailboat; the ghost, it seems, may not be on the boat but in the water itself.
#HorrorWritersChat question 1:
Introduce yourself: tell us who you are, what you write, and summarise a scene you wrote recently.
Introduce yourself: tell us who you are, what you write, and summarise a scene you wrote recently.
April 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Yay! I remembered it's #horrowriterschat (a bit late as usual): 👋 I write weird unsettling stuff that runs all over the map. Quiet horror/sc-ifi/odds and ends.
Recently wrote a scene about ghost-hunting on a small sailboat; the ghost, it seems, may not be on the boat but in the water itself.
Recently wrote a scene about ghost-hunting on a small sailboat; the ghost, it seems, may not be on the boat but in the water itself.
When a quaint English village is hiding nasty secrets and an unsuspecting stranger arrives 😈 #HorroWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat question 2:
What's your favourite horror trope to write? The one you rely on the most?
Quote post, and don't forget to include the hashtag!
What's your favourite horror trope to write? The one you rely on the most?
Quote post, and don't forget to include the hashtag!
March 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
When a quaint English village is hiding nasty secrets and an unsuspecting stranger arrives 😈 #HorroWritersChat
#HorroWritersChat
I havent used inheritance in my writing
unless its a more general sense of generations inheriting the previous generations' horrors like my cyberpunk dystopia.
I am a sucker for cursed media though and love stories of found, inherited, etc books, vhs, film that causes horrors
I havent used inheritance in my writing
unless its a more general sense of generations inheriting the previous generations' horrors like my cyberpunk dystopia.
I am a sucker for cursed media though and love stories of found, inherited, etc books, vhs, film that causes horrors
It is strange. To be judged by a corpse.
He is splayed on the table in front of me, surrounded by people of oily shadows.
Inheritance in horror is often a dreadful secret. What do you use, or would use, in your writing? A crime? An accursed bloodline? Something far worse?
#HorrorWritersChat
He is splayed on the table in front of me, surrounded by people of oily shadows.
Inheritance in horror is often a dreadful secret. What do you use, or would use, in your writing? A crime? An accursed bloodline? Something far worse?
#HorrorWritersChat
August 19, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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I havent used inheritance in my writing
unless its a more general sense of generations inheriting the previous generations' horrors like my cyberpunk dystopia.
I am a sucker for cursed media though and love stories of found, inherited, etc books, vhs, film that causes horrors
I havent used inheritance in my writing
unless its a more general sense of generations inheriting the previous generations' horrors like my cyberpunk dystopia.
I am a sucker for cursed media though and love stories of found, inherited, etc books, vhs, film that causes horrors