@therrien.bsky.social
Writer, Reader Making Horror and Dissociated Vibes in the Pacific Northwest (she/they) Therrienwrites.wordpress.com
A simple black and white sketch of a prize wheel. The wheel seems to be spinning clockwise shown by arrows around the outside.
@therrien.bsky.social's "Miniature Sandworm" (sci-fi/fantasy) explores what a divorced parent would pay for a relationship with his kid.
"I followed my son’s lead through The Bizarre’s endless tables. The ChopWow sat next..."
Continue reading at crypticfrogpublishing.wordpress.com/2025/12/21/i....
These vampires don’t play by the rules.
THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL TO BEING A VAMPIRE.
Not your average toothy tale. Spring 2026. @nwreader.bsky.social #BookSky #HorrorBooks #Vampires
This anthology is looking good for the ya crowd or for anyone wanting a lighter read in these times
@crypticfrogpub.bsky.social
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Wow this issue of Cryptic Frog is out just in time for those extra days off!
I'm so excited to jump in and read some poems and flash
Let me know what you think of my story 'Miniature Sandworm' 🪱💪
This is a great read over on substack
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It's getting that way!!
16.12.2025 04:01 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Got to love it when a surprise Acceptance rolls into my inbox!
More to come
I've done all the things today
except take that nap I promised myself. Always tomorrow
a close up on wire fencing in the foreground with children playing outdoors in the background and the image of a twilight pink and purple sky with a bright light and a silhouette in the center of the light
Issue 7: Integrity — another #photography / #fiction pairing for you:
“Solomon and Vera” by Adam Jon Miller, with “About Alice” by @uteorgassa.bsky.social
“All I see is a freight train of disaster speeding at her in the dark, horns a-blaring and search light cutting ahead. He is bad news.”
Look at me getting back in the game with a submission to The Dark. Time to get my stopwatch out!!
30.11.2025 19:55 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I am SO excited for this one guys! It's out now
10.11.2025 04:54 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I love publishing new #cosmic #horror in @fraidycatpress.bsky.social. But I’d love to pay authors better, and I can’t do it alone.
Consider subscribing. It’s the best way to help bring more great cosmic #horrorlit to the world (and read great stuff too!)
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During last night's walk I practiced observing my thoughts but was too distracted
Do you have a favorite way to ground yourself through stressful times?
I'm taking extra time for brainstorming the next scene tonight!!!
21.09.2025 04:02 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Cool
21.09.2025 01:31 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Forgive me if I care way more about the school shooting that also took place today than I do about Charlie Kirk.
10.09.2025 20:39 — 👍 14816 🔁 2373 💬 490 📌 143Getting more words down than submissions sent out lately
September off to a good start
Feeling myself again and happy to be back
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My very dark story "The Twelve Deaths of You" is out in @thedeadlands.com. I'm still in shock.
Grab a copy today! 💙📚
CW: murder, death, CSA, self-harm
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History speaks. Europe’s lessons from a century ago can wake up and inspire our democracy…in 2025 America.
Stream my hour-long special “Rick Steves’ The Story of Fascism in Europe” at www.ricksteves.com/fascism.
Images of protests and crowds across the country. HANDSOFF APRIL 5TH 2025 BOSTON NEW YORK CHICAGO PORTLAND SAN FRANCISCO SAN DIEGO IDAHO UTAH OAKLAND (AND SOOOO MANY MORE!)
They are now estimating 2.3 million across the country. Keep it going folks.
#handsoff #50501protests
Oh I've missed frog & toad. They are goodbat checking off all their lists
20.03.2025 04:54 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0What a cute kitty!
15.03.2025 19:47 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0No cheating. Post the last photo of your pet
15.03.2025 19:19 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1Impressive
14.03.2025 00:20 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I loved reading this one! 🌾
13.03.2025 16:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Ohh, another one to add to my Wednesday night reading!!
12.03.2025 22:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I can't wait to dig into this one!!
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I was the only person talking at the table, hahaha
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