V. S. Holmes

On sub: THE PASSING OF EIR LAHREN, folkloric fantasy + gothic romance with weird death and weirder sex. Snarky sapphic scifi archaeologists: vsholmes.com/nel-bently/ Bloodthirsty gods & broken heroes: vsholmes.com/blood-of-tit... Essays, reviews: vsholmes.substack.com #booksky #writesky

PSA on how to turn off that feature since I haven't seen anyone post it: User Settings > Data & Privacy > Channel Messages then turn it off

sorry to ruin your fun but his whole stoner nice guy routine is an act. Scooby's not even his real name, it's Gideon, and the only reason he can doss about in a mystery van is because his family, the D'Oubay-Doux, made a fortune in the East India Company in the 1700s. educate yourself.

What is your old favorite creepy read for this time of year? What about the newest book that actually had your skin crawling? I have a gap in my library holds! #booksky #horrorbooks #halloween

Some days, I don’t know… I wonder if any of this is getting through the din, you know? Is anyone paying attention? Stephen Graham Jones has this great interview over at FanFiAddict. When he gets asked about reading events, he brings up Grady Hendrix, Josh Malerman and me: bit.ly/4iqDY70

If you are upset with trans people for our reactions to candidate statements, then I would encourage you to call one of the candidates to complain about the statements. You can still vote for them, but let them know about your displeasure. The base pushing back makes not abstaining easier to swallow

Broke a finger at work yesterday, which is mostly frustrating because I was hoping to get some extra writing in this week since my partner's away. Also makes driving the machine at work harder too, but but but THE WRITING!!

From my FB feed. Elizabeth is a *very* popular romantasy author. If these are her numbers, you understand why we little folks don’t do audiobooks. (I did one. It might earn out before my grandchildren die.)

It's the last day for our Itchio bundle, so it's now or never! 32 LGBTQ+ Gothic, Fantasy, and Horror books in one great group. itch.io/b/3931/lgbtq... #fantasy #horror #booksale #queerbooks #queerreads #itchio #LGBTQReads #BookSky

Queer authors, if you will be publishing a book on ITCH DOT IO and/or KOBO PLUS between now and Dec 31, please make that book known to me below. Especially if you're not publishing on the Evil River! Pre-order link is best, itch profile is great (so I can follow you), or whatever ya got. 🌈📚

A knockout archaeological discovery! 🥊 Rare Roman leather boxing gloves used for sparring, so remarkably preserved that a boxer’s knuckle imprint is still visible in the smaller glove! Excavated in 2017 from the cavalry barracks at Vindolanda, near Hadrian’s Wall 📷 by me #FindsFriday #Archaeology

Our Gothic, Horror, and Dark Fantasy Book Bundle hit its goal! I'm so grateful to everyone who chipped in, especially as we go into the lean months of winter. Of course, it's not over, you can still grab it! itch.io/b/3931/lgbtq... #booksale #queerbooks #queerreads #itchio #LGBTQReads #BookSky

You've still got 2 days to get this LOADED dark queer bundle for a steal. If you've been eying Fear the Wood and balking at the price, just a few more bucks gets you 30+ spooky gay books in addition! Just $10!! itch.io/b/3931/lgbtq...

We are so, so close! If 7 more buy this before midnight the 17th, we'll make it! Thanks to the folks who added a little extra for us, too. 32 sapphic, achillean, and all other sorts of queer books and authors! itch.io/b/3931/lgbtq... #booksale #queerbooks #queerreads #itchio #LGBTQReads #BookSky

Only three days left to grab this bundle of 32 queer gothic, horror & dark fantasy books for just $10! Support #IndieBooks AND get a great deal in the process! #BookSky

Seven years ago, tonight.

Uh oh, I think that trunked plot just reared its monstrous gay head with a genre shift. Here I was hoping I'd finish the first draft of ONE book by the end of the year.

We just passed 20% of our goal! If you're looking to stock up on LGBTQ+ Gothic, Horror, and Dark Fantasy Books, this is the Bundle for you--you can't beat $10 for 32 titles! itch.io/b/3931/lgbtq... #booksky #writesky #horror #gothic #fantasy

We are so, so close! If 7 more buy this before midnight the 17th, we'll make it! Thanks to the folks who added a little extra for us, too. 32 sapphic, achillean, and all other sorts of queer books and authors! itch.io/b/3931/lgbtq... #booksale #queerbooks #queerreads #itchio #LGBTQReads #BookSky

Today is the release day for DEVOURING FORTUNE, my Dune meets Elden Ring queer, dark science fantasy! Thank you everyone who has supported me through this process, and thank you to everyone who has showed up so far to read the book. You're the best. www.oleandercraw.com/devouring-fo...

Just a few days left to grab this big bundle of queer horror & dark fantasy books!

Nothing compares to the feeling when a little bit a research proves your subconscious was already on the right path. Anyway, I learned that Florida is considered one of the deadliest states in regards to lightning. Which means Asher moved there to face his fear. #writesky

"rt if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open" okay first of all this is gibberish to me, I thought it was an app

2/3 of the way there! With vampires, monsters, cowboys, and everything ghoulish, you'll find new favorites and unexpected hits in our Gothic, Horror, and Dark Fantasy eBook bundle. Support #QueerBooks and stock your spooky shelves! itch.io/b/3931/lgbtq... #LGBTQReads #QueerReads #BookCommunity

2/3 of the way there! With vampires, monsters, cowboys, and everything ghoulish, you'll find new favorites and unexpected hits in our Gothic, Horror, and Dark Fantasy eBook bundle. Support #QueerBooks and stock your spooky shelves! itch.io/b/3931/lgbtq... #LGBTQReads #QueerReads #BookCommunity

🌈 What's COMING OUT (pun intended) this October? Which books are you excited for? Which books are you adding to your TBR? Any other queer releases you know of? 🧵

Dig into everything creepy and dark: I joined 30 other speculative fiction authors for this LGBTQ+ Gothic, Horror, and Dark Fantasy Book Bundle. Get all these titles for less than filling up your tank, so stay home and read! 10/3 - 10/17 itch.io/b/3931/lgbtq... #booksky #writesky #fantasy #horror

Every morning I open my three WIPs which are frustratingly all at the same stage, and then stare at them until my eyes cross and I have to leave for work. What am I missing? Is there a blood sacrifice I've forgotten that makes the words appear?

Seven days left on the LGBTQ+ Gothic, Dark Fantasy and Horror bundle. So much great work for a low price. Go grab it while you can. itch.io/b/3931/lgbtq...

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Just one week left and we're at 56%! Support queer stories with this 32-title ebook bundle. Includes REFORGED, the first half of Blood of Titans, my dark fantasy series where mortals play at gods and gods pray for mortality. itch.io/b/3931/lgbtq... #booksky #writesky #horror #fantasy #lgbtqbooks

Just passed the halfway point on the goal! Grab this fantastic bundle, and get 32 stories for just ten bucks!

In light of some magazines pulling scummy things on creators lately, I’m doing a little thread on short story rights. I don't want anybody getting taken advantage of. Also, if you're new, this stuff can be confusing!

Support LGBTQ+ speculative fiction AND stock your e-reader for the season with these creepy reads. Haven't seen a budge in a few days--I'd love to meet our goal and we have less than a week!

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Support LGBTQ+ speculative fiction AND stock your e-reader for the season with these creepy reads. Haven't seen a budge in a few days--I'd love to meet our goal and we have less than a week!

We're more than 50% toward our goal! If you've been looking for a way to support queer stories, this is your chance! Get 32 LGBTQ+ Gothic, Horror, and Dark Fantasy Books for just $10! itch.io/b/3931/lgbtq... #booksky #writesky #horror #fantasy #lgbtqbooks #queerauthor #queerbooks #lgbtqauthor

We're more than 50% toward our goal! If you've been looking for a way to support queer stories, this is your chance! Get 32 LGBTQ+ Gothic, Horror, and Dark Fantasy Books for just $10! itch.io/b/3931/lgbtq... #booksky #writesky #horror #fantasy #lgbtqbooks #queerauthor #queerbooks #lgbtqauthor

My cosmic horror thriller, THE DEVOURING, is in this bundle. Only $10 for 32 books is a steal!

Going to bed, thinking about how cool it would be to see this at 50% of the goal when I wake up 👀 Support #IndieBooks & #QueerHorror AND get a great deal while you're at it!

Do you like horror? Do you like QUEER horror? Do you like GREAT DEALS on queer horror? Then you'll love this bundle!

That he's a sad little dirtbag pretending at hedonism.

I will include at least three (3) details from my Marconi deep dive in this WIP or so help me God.