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Caleb James K.

@calebjamesk.bsky.social

Happily married. Writer. Avid reader. Whiskey enthusiast. Host of the Drunken Pen Writing Podcast and co-host of Arcade Bookshop. Check out my work and podcast at www.calebjamesk.com

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If Republican lawmakers actually cared about today's events and are "heartbroken" like they say, they would work to pass reasonable gun reform. But they won't because it's easier to blame the left and give their "thoughts and prayers" until the storm passes and they can resume business as usual.

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Published in The Leo Collection by January Ember Press My story Bathed in Starlight from HorrorScope 3 has been republished in The Leo Collection by January Ember Press.

Forgot to post this the other day, but my story "Bathed in Starlight" from HorrorScope 3 has been republished in this great Leo Collection compiled by January Ember Press.

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Published in The Page Gallery My story โ€œJupiterโ€™s Ascentโ€ has been published in The Page Gallery.

New story out now! Read Jupiter's Ascent in The Page Gallery's August Exhibit.

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Published in Starlite Pulp Review 6 My story โ€œGiant Stepsโ€ has been published in Starlite Review 6.

I'm extremely excited to announce that you can now get a copy of Starlite Pulp Review 6, featuring my old school boxing story, Giant Steps.

This is the book I've been most pumped to read this year, and I'm proud to say that I'm among some truly incredible writers.

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Published in Dark Descent: Whispers From Beyond My story โ€œDesolation of the Wendigoโ€ has been published in Dark Descent: Whispers From Beyond by Dark Holme Publishing.

I received my copy of Dark Descent: Whispers From Beyond today. You can read my story "Desolation of the Wendigo" among the 100 scary flash fiction stories featured in this collection. Trust me, there are some truly wicked tales in this one!

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Published in Pennsylvania Bards Western PA Poetry Reviewย 2025 My poem โ€œBorn at Seaโ€ has been published in Pennsylvania Bards Western PA Poetry Review 2025.

For the second year in a row, I have a poem featured in the Western PA Poetry Review. This time, I tried something different and wrote a traditional Celtic folk poem about the Selkie, which are mythological sea creatures/people from Celtic folklore.

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Published in Chill Mag Issue 4: Dreaming My story, โ€œThe Dreaming Deadโ€ has been published in Chill Mag Issue 4: Dreaming.

Hey, my short story "The Dreaming Dead" is now available to read in Chill Mag Issue 4! I read the issue yesterday and I consider it an absolute privilege to be featured alongside so many incredible writers and artists.

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Published in HellBound Books Anthology of Splatterpunk: Volume 2 My story โ€œOne Night Standโ€ has been published in HellBound Books Anthology of Splatterpunk: Volume 2.

Happy Easter! Here's something completely inappropriate for the holiday. My splatterpunk story "One Night Stand" has been published in HellBound Books Anthology of Splatterpunk Volume 2.

Cheers!

#horrorwriters

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Looking forward to reading your story! Cheers ๐Ÿป

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Published in Who Let The GODS Out?! DIVINE WRATH My story โ€œBog Hagโ€ has been republished in โ€œWho Let The GODS Out?! DIVINE WRATHโ€ by Wicked Shadow Press.

I forgot to share this last week, but my story "Bog Hag" (which was featured in HorrorScope Volume 4 last year) has been republished by Wicked Shadow Press in their incredible looking "Who Let the Gods Out!? Divine Wrath" anthology.

#horrorwriters

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Published in Peasant Magazine Issue 3 My story โ€œUndying Islandโ€ has been published in Peasant Magazine Issue 3.

My story โ€œUndying Islandโ€ has been published for a third time! Originally published by the now defunct Sirens Call Issue 65, and then in the creator-owned Halloween Remains anthology, you can now check the story out in Peasant Magazine Issue 3!

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One day we might have horny computers. That is the day humanity dies. Or evolves!

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Published in Eastern Sea Bards My poem โ€œForgotten Sonโ€ has been published in Eastern Sea Bards.

I got a new poem published in Eastern Sea Bards. You can go ahead and read it on my author site for free!

#poetry #writingcommunity

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Published in Violent Advents: A Christmas Horror Anthology Iโ€™ve been published in Violent Advents: A Christmas Horror Anthology.

If youโ€™re looking for an awesome Christmas-themed horror collection for the horror lovers in your life, this book is perfect! Also, my story โ€œMaggot Partyโ€ is as disturbing as the name suggests. You wonโ€™t be disappointed!

#horrorwriters

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Only two more days until you can read my story "Maggot Party" in Violent Advents: A Christmas Horror Anthology.

#horrorwriters

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Published in the Eunoia Review My poem Fair Farewell has been published in the Eunoia Review.

Hey, I have a new poem out in the Eunoia Review today! Give it a read, it's quite short ๐Ÿ˜

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Poor Things The first draft of my unfinished story, โ€œPoor Thingsโ€ originally written for Violent Advents: A Christmas Horror Anthology.

Looking for a creepy, weird read? Well I have a free story for you available on my website!

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Published in Halloween Remains: A Post Halloween Charity Anthology I have two stories featured in Halloween Remains: A Post Halloween Charity Anthology.

Hey, how about one more publication to finish off October and bring in November? I've got two stories featured in this fun anthology!

Also, the royalties go to cancer research. So you really should check it out ๐Ÿ˜

#horrorwriters

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Published in Beautiful Darkness 3: A Dragon Soul Press Anthology My short story โ€œDead Men Donโ€™t Screamโ€ has been published in Beautiful Darkness 3: A Dragon Soul Press Anthology

Exciting news two days in a row! Iโ€™m extremely eager to announce that my short story (if you consider 15k words short) โ€œDead Men Donโ€™t Screamโ€ has been published in Beautiful Darkness: A Dragon Soul Press Anthology.

#horror #horrorwriters

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Published in Halloweenthology: All Hallowsโ€™ Eve Iโ€™ve been published in Halloweenthology: All Hallowsโ€™ Eve by Wicked Shadow Press.

"I lost my soul to a grifter."

Iโ€™m pleased to announce that my story โ€œIn Entered The Grifterโ€ has been published in Halloweenthology: All Hallowsโ€™ Eve by Wicked Shadow Press. You can find a link to purchase a copy on my website.

#horrorwriters

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Short Story โ€œThe Wellโ€ Featured on The NoSleep Podcast My short story The Well has been featured on The NoSleep Podcast.

I'm excited to announce that after a long year in waiting, my short story โ€œThe Wellโ€ is now available to listen to on The NoSleep Podcastย Season 21, Episode 17.

#horrorwriters

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Published in Readings From Cursed Room 301 My story "The House of Shit" has been published in Readings From Cursed Room 301: An Anthology of Horror Genre Tropes.

In need of a fun read? Look no further than Readings From Cursed Room 301 by Mad Axe Media featuring my super bizarre story, The House of Shit! Available now on Amazon.

#horrorwriters

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BOTM #15: NSFW By David Scott Hay We discuss David Scott Hay's novel NSFW.

We open today's episode with a few reviews and some possibly upsetting Neil Gaiman news. After that, we have a fun discussion about the novel NSFW by previous DPW guest David Scott Hay.

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DPW Podcast #168: Uncovering The Past With David Winner We talk with author David Winner about his book Master Lovers.

Author David Winner joins us today on the DPW Podcast to discuss his book Master Lovers. We have a great conversation about Davidโ€™s great aunt Dorle and her whirlwind life during the 1930s.

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DPW Podcast #167: This Long, Difficult, Beautiful Life With C.E. Hoffman Author C.E. Hoffman joins us to discuss their newest short story collection, Losers and Freaks.

Today on the DPW Podcast, author C.E. Hoffman joins us to discuss their newest short story collection, Losers and Freaks. This one is a lot of fun.

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Signing more books in the DPW Studio today. This time, I'm signing hardback copies of Ethereal Nightmares: An Anthology of Twisted Tales by Dark Holme Publishing. My story, Ashur Kang VS the Army of the Undead, is just one of 12 amazing stories that will be sure to keep you up at night.

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Published in Ethereal Nightmares: An Anthology of Twisted Tales My story "Ashur Kang VS the Army of the Undead" has been published in Ethereal Nightmares: An Anthology of Twisted Tales by Dark Holme Publishing.

I'm so happy to announce that you can finally check out my Sword and Sorcery story "Ashur Kang VS the Army of the Undead" in Ethereal Nightmares: An Anthology of Twisted Tales by Dark Holme Publishing.

#amreading #darkfantasy #shortstory

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Published in miniMAG Issue 96 My story "Out of Sight, Out of Mind" has been published in miniMAG Issue 96.

Well, look at that. I've had ANOTHER story published!

This time around, miniMAG has published my story "Out of Sight, Out of Mind" in their 96th issue. Give it a read. It's free!

#amwriting #shortstory #fiction

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Published in Strange Days Volume 14 My story Tรบs Nua has been published in Strange Days Volume 14.

I'm back with another new story!
This one, Tรบs Nua, has been published in Strange Days Volume 14, which you can order now.

A lyrical Celtic tale about death and rebirth, Tรบs Nua focuses on an ancient Celtic God of nature and how he views the world.

#folklore

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Published in The Sirens Call: Issue 65 My story Undying Island has been published in Issue #65 of The Sirens Call.

Hey, I have a new story out right now Check out Undying Island on page 195 in The Sirens Call Issue 65.

I wrote this story in a lyrical Celtic fantasy style that's quite unique. It's a style I've never read before and so far, people seem to it enjoy it.

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