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Sarah Elliott

@sarahelliottwriter.bsky.social

โœ๐ŸพWordwitch extraordinaire โœจEnchanting the mind, one word at a time ๐Ÿช„Conjuring supernatural stories, blogs, articles and more. Talk to me about Buffy, Tarot or cats! ๐Ÿ˜€ Team Spike. Team Damon. Team Jacob.

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I hope it all goes well!

26.09.2025 12:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Always a pleasure indeed! ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€

21.09.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Team @horrortree.com representing at Edge-Lit 11 in Derby today: newsletter editor @corinnepwriter.bsky.social, interviews coordinator & unholy trinities editor @sarahelliottwriter.bsky.social, and editor-in-chief of Trembling With Fear, yours truly.

Always a pleasure, ladies โค๏ธ

20.09.2025 20:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wole Talabiโ€™s critically-acclaimed novel Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon is a heist novel based around Nigeriaโ€™s Orisha, and heโ€™ll be in conversation with @sarahelliottwriter.bsky.social about how he worked with those gods for a very magical romp. ๐Ÿงตโฌ‡๏ธ

31.08.2025 17:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wole will join us from his home in Perth, Western Australia, to be in conversation with writer, poet, and editor @sarahelliottwriter.bsky.social about how to authentically write about real traditional belief systems in SFFH to kick off Saturday's event. ๐Ÿงตโฌ‡๏ธ

03.09.2025 13:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In which I answer some questions about anthologies.

24.07.2025 11:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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So, Whatโ€™s Your Blood Type? An interview with Corinna Bechko ( @corinnabechko.bsky.socialโ€ฌ ) by @sarahelliottwriter.bsky.socialโ€ฌ
horrortree.com/so-whats-you...
#AmReading #AmWriting #WritersLife #bookworm #IndieWriter #IndieAuthors #horror #Book #Books #WritingCommunity

09.07.2025 13:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Time is running out! We're only taking shorts until the 14th for the current #TremblingWithFear window (Drabble always welcome!)
horrortree.com/submissions/
Deadline: July 14th
Pay: $5 (token for TWF)
Please be sure to read the submission guidelines!
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting

09.07.2025 18:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A text-heavy graphic features the bio for writer and editor Sarah Elliott, which is also featured in this threaded post. Sarah is pictured at left: she is a black woman with shaved head and a big, wide smile. She is wearing a blue, yellow and brown African-style patterned top.

A text-heavy graphic features the bio for writer and editor Sarah Elliott, which is also featured in this threaded post. Sarah is pictured at left: she is a black woman with shaved head and a big, wide smile. She is wearing a blue, yellow and brown African-style patterned top.

Writing the Occult is not just about inspiration; the events represent community coming together to geek out about weird shit. Kicking off the geeking out will be long-time listener @sarahelliottwriter.bsky.social, in conversation with @wtalabi.bsky.social about authentic representation. Meet herโฌ‡๏ธ

08.07.2025 11:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We'll be amping up on Edge-Lit 11 guest announcements over the next few weeks, and chuffed to welcome aboard the ultra-talented RJ Barker for the event! www.derbyquad.co.uk/events/edgel...

25.06.2025 12:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Delighted to confirm our second Guest of Honour as one of sci-fi's best-known and most acclaimed authors, the fantastic Peter F Hamilton! www.derbyquad.co.uk/events/edgel...

14.06.2025 09:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Modupeโ€™s grinning face framed by a stack of paperback copies of A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST

Modupeโ€™s grinning face framed by a stack of paperback copies of A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST

Modupe holding up a paperback copy of A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST. Sheโ€™s wearing an Undertale t-shirt

Modupe holding up a paperback copy of A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST. Sheโ€™s wearing an Undertale t-shirt

Itโ€™s North American publication day! A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST is out now in the USA and Canada! Come for the ancestor magic and the ancient techโ€ฆ Stay for the VERY MYSTERIOUS CAT. ๐ŸงŸโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›
@sagapressbooks.bsky.social

03.06.2025 19:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 108    ๐Ÿ” 36    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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My latest email offering is out! Welcome to The Imaginarium!

Listen here: jmp.sh/5uyeyoE7

Or read here:
open.substack.com/pub/writingf...

01.06.2025 22:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Question to the sky: I know many wonโ€™t engage with Substack anymore for very good reasons. But is there an alternative that offers the same level of discoverability? I know thereโ€™s plenty of other newsletter options, but what about ones that let you stumble upon related content from other creators?

01.06.2025 14:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Two weeks to go until SUMMER SCARES kicks off, with six weeks of horror writing workshops, feedback sessions and more! And our event schedule is now live to boot... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-sca...

20.05.2025 10:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Baby, It's Murder โ€“ It Could Be The Last Oneโ€ฆ An Interview With Max Allan Collins - The Horror Tree

Who remembers Stacey Keach as Mickey Spillaneโ€™s Mike Hammer? Classic viewing! Itโ€™s Mikeโ€™s final instalment (or is it) in Baby, Itโ€™s Murder by Mickey Spillane and Max Allan Collins.

I was stoked to interview Max Allan Collins - couldnโ€™t let this one pass me by!

horrortree.com/its-murder-b...

29.04.2025 21:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My Heart Had Stopped A short piece of flash fiction from Sarah Elliott ponders the happiest memories.

Stoked to be featured in Memento Mori, a 26 publication! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Thank you @laurenwrites.bsky.social ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ

open.substack.com/pub/26mement...

27.04.2025 12:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I really enjoy interviewing other authors! Itโ€™s such a gift to be able to do so. If youโ€™re interested in interviewing fantasy/horror/supernatural/spooky/gothic/sci-fi authors, drop me a message.

I coordinate a fantastic group of interviewers for @horrortree.bsky.social and Iโ€™m
currently scouting! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

12.04.2025 15:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Sarah Elliott - Why I Love Buffy - Even Though She's Not Black
YouTube video by British Fantasy Society Sarah Elliott - Why I Love Buffy - Even Though She's Not Black

And we have another blog entry for our back catalogue.

Sarah Elliott reads her wonderful thoughts on Buffy: youtu.be/jjIB3Dpa8uU

@sarahelliottwriter.bsky.social

Find out more about our library: tinyurl.com/aboutlib

03.04.2025 13:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Spring Haunts 2025 Come join us in a haunted city for a weekend of horror, gothic and ghost story writing!

Final call for this weekend's SPRING HAUNTS! You can book online for our weekend of workshops and interviews, or our evening with Andrew Michael Hurley at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spring-hau... - or we can arrange tickets on the door for both if you come see me on the day!

28.03.2025 10:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This week, we're joined by multi-talented Alex Davis - author, creative writing tutor, and events coordinator. He shares his insights into genre fiction, tips for writers, and details on upcoming events.

Tune in for a thrilling discussion. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

Listen now. https://writ.me/4c2GYTu

25.03.2025 11:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œEven in darkness I know Iโ€™ll continue to shine and follow my true North.โ€

24.03.2025 09:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Pre-lunch weโ€™re on a self-publishing journey with the legend, the icon: @sarahelliottwriter.bsky.social

22.02.2025 12:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nice to catch up with various residents of TWF Towers today at the UK Ghost Story Festivals. Nice to see you, Annette, @sarahelliottwriter.bsky.social & @corinnepwriter.bsky.social! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ–ค

Have you been inspired by this weekend, dear reader? Submit your dark fiction to us at @horrortree.bsky.social.

22.02.2025 19:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Got some poetry vibes back againโ€ฆbeen a while.

19.02.2025 21:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Would love to see you there!

08.02.2025 10:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A text-heavy graphic on a white background. The BFS logo is in the centre top, and underneath is the text: "It's a welcoming community that embraces everyone: writers, readers, and industry professionals alike. There's no hierarchy, no trad vs indie divide. Just a supportive space where fantasy lovers come together. Honestly, I wouldn't be without it now." -Claire Cronshaw, Editor. 

Claire is pictured underneath; she is a white woman with bright red hair, wearing a blue shirt.

A text-heavy graphic on a white background. The BFS logo is in the centre top, and underneath is the text: "It's a welcoming community that embraces everyone: writers, readers, and industry professionals alike. There's no hierarchy, no trad vs indie divide. Just a supportive space where fantasy lovers come together. Honestly, I wouldn't be without it now." -Claire Cronshaw, Editor. Claire is pictured underneath; she is a white woman with bright red hair, wearing a blue shirt.

Why join the British Fantasy Society? Says editor Claire Cronshaw of @cherryedits.bsky.social: "Iโ€™ve just renewed my BFS membership for another year, and honestly, I wouldnโ€™t be without it now... ๐Ÿงตโฌ‡๏ธ

03.02.2025 11:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

OH, hi there @writingforlight.bsky.social

30.01.2025 15:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Be great if you come along and say hello! ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿพ ๐Ÿ˜€

www.ticketsource.co.uk/ukghoststory...

21.01.2025 16:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Make sure your flash fiction isn't a flash in the pan with this course from the awesome Charlotte Baker this February! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-fl...

12.01.2025 21:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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