@hvpatterson.bsky.social
Writes horror/speculative fiction, poetry, and plays. Loves folklore, spooky science, and baking/cooking. Cofounder Horns and Rattles Press she/her
Find me: linktr.ee/hvpatterson
@hvpatterson.bsky.socialDays 9, 10, 11: The Pyramid, Elevator Game, Lifeforce
@nefariousbatpress.bsky.socialReposted by @hvpatterson.bsky.socialWe're calling it the F*ck Your Algorithm sale
Today and tomorrow, all titles by @tcparker.bsky.social and @shaunamceleney.bsky.social are half-price at the Bat store
Buy direct. Get queer horror. Say no to techbros.
TC Parker books here ⬇️
@tenebrouspress.bsky.socialReposted by @hvpatterson.bsky.socialY'all, we're one week down; 23 DAYS LEFT TO SUBMIT to BRAVE NEW WEIRD!
BRAVE NEW WEIRD showcases the BEST Weird Fiction PUBLISHED IN THE PREVIOUS CALENDAR YEAR, via independent press or self-publishing.
Got something that qualifies? Hit us up here: tenebrouspress.com/blog/2026/9/...
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@hvpatterson.bsky.socialDay 8: Bodycam
@sfpoetry.bsky.socialReposted by @hvpatterson.bsky.socialThe winners of the 2026 SFPA Contest have now been announced!
CONGRATULATIONS to all!
Find all the winners and their work here: sfpoetry.org/wp/annual-co...
@hvpatterson.bsky.socialA great read!!
@hvpatterson.bsky.socialJoin us Tuesday!
@hvpatterson.bsky.socialDays 6 and 7: Lake Placid and Arachnophobia
@kaseygifford.bsky.socialReposted by @hvpatterson.bsky.socialTo put this in perspective chestnut trees used to be dominant species in the United States. Billions of trees were killed by fungal blight and now fully grown America chestnuts are functionally extinct. There is no getting them back. Ever. All for a data center.
@horrortree.comReposted by @hvpatterson.bsky.social🩸 🩸 Trembling With Fear🩸 🩸 Submissions are open for the Halloween special 👻 Send me your stories of costumes that possess the wearer, Haunted Houses that devour their patrons, Trick or Treating that's all tricks, no treats. 2500 words or less but please have Halloween central to the plot.
@foofarawpress.bsky.socialReposted by @hvpatterson.bsky.socialVery excited to announce the judges who will be joining us this year for our annual awards, The Foofs! Nominations open Nov 15th through Jan 15th so get your stories ready! @slashnburnett.bsky.social @erincairns.bsky.social @inkfoundry.bsky.social @hearthstories.bsky.social @ratbaglit.bsky.social
@abigailkemske.bsky.socialReposted by @hvpatterson.bsky.socialIt’s release day for Cozy in the Apocalypse from @angrygablepress.bsky.social !! Short stories and poems about how it all ends with feelings of coziness. ☕️
Find my story “Forgotten Tastes of Tomorrow” inside! 🍬
Available on Amazon.
@haileypiperfights.bsky.socialReposted by @hvpatterson.bsky.socialCould I offer my three sexiest horror books in this trying time?
Actually it's a perfect time since Bookshop.org is doing FREE SHIPPING until midnight tonight!
A GAME IN YELLOW, ALL THE HEARTS YOU EAT, and my award-winning horrormance QUEEN OF TEETH, all yours while supporting indie bookstores!
@tenebrouspress.bsky.socialReposted by @hvpatterson.bsky.socialRELEASE DAY!
YOUR BODY IS A FEVER DREAM, featuring New Weird Cosmic Horror from 30+ trans & gender nonconforming creators, is OUT NOW WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD.
Direct from us: store.tenebrouspress.com
Prcoeeds benefit the Trans Doe Task Force & Trans Legal Services Network.
Hail the Weird🖤☠️🏳️⚧️
@hvpatterson.bsky.socialSuch a lovely review! Check out "The First Spider on the Moon"!
@hvpatterson.bsky.socialSo glad you enjoyed it!!
@hvpatterson.bsky.socialDay 5: Beware Boiúna and Passenger
@hvpatterson.bsky.socialDay 4: Poltergeist
@hvpatterson.bsky.socialDay 3: Insidious Part 2 and Imaginary
@haileypiperfights.bsky.socialReposted by @hvpatterson.bsky.socialCongratulations to all the winners of this year's Ignyte Awards, starting here with this fantastic novel by Stephen Graham Jones!