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H.M. Joinville

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Writer of horror & poetry, MLIS, history blogger, and recovering Midwesterner..ope #amquerying Words in Bookends Review, Athena Review & the upcoming WriteHive anthology "Surviving Humanity" out 2026. https://www.readex.com/blog

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Photos are a flashlight on the ground, an abandoned mansion in the woods, a tent in the woods, a rocking chair in an attic, and a brick lined underground tunnel.

Photos are a flashlight on the ground, an abandoned mansion in the woods, a tent in the woods, a rocking chair in an attic, and a brick lined underground tunnel.

Write a story based on these photos #writingprompts #WriteSky #WritersCommunity

05.02.2026 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you on Instagram? I'm growing my Bookstagram/Author page! Do you like horror book recs, reviews, writing prompts, and content? Please follow me on Instagram πŸ™ #writingcommunity #horrorwriters
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21.01.2026 09:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I went in for an introduction and ended up doing an exposition dump.

21.01.2026 08:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New blog alert! The last one of 2025!

Dinner with Victoria: Recreating the 1894 Christmas Feast with Old American Recipes

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22.12.2025 09:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Red background with a black devil like creature, the krampus with his tongue out, licking the air. The creator is shoving a distraught young boy into a basket while a placid faced girl gathers apples into a basket nearby.

Red background with a black devil like creature, the krampus with his tongue out, licking the air. The creator is shoving a distraught young boy into a basket while a placid faced girl gathers apples into a basket nearby.

He is the reason for the season #krampus

19.12.2025 11:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
"Rebels! Turn out your Dead!": The Prison Ship Martyrs of the American Revolution | Readex The modern rush of life in Brooklyn's historic Wallabout neighborhood is a stark contrast to the brutal history beneath the pavement. Just a stone's throw away is Wallabout Bay where, in the winter of 1779, the former hospital ship, HMS Jersey, was converted into a prison ship. This vessel would later become known as "Hell" by all who entered.In an extract of a letter dated 1781, an unnamed prisoner aboard the ship wrote,I am not able to give you even the outlines of my exile; but thus much I will inform you, that we bury 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 prisoners a day: we have 200 more sick & falling sick every day; the sickness is the yellow fever, small pox, and in short every thing else that can be mentioned.I had almost forgot to tell you that our morning's salutation is, 'Rebels! Turn out your dead!'

New blog dropped!
#history #militaryhistory #bloggers #BlueskyBloggers #historybloggers #blogs

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08.12.2025 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dear Sir or Madam, will you read my book?
It took me years to write, will you take a look?
It's based on a novel by a man named Lear
And I need a job
So I wanna be a paperback writer
Paperback writer
#amediting #horrorwriters #writerscommunity #writesky

29.11.2025 10:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#HorrorWriters #Ghosts #Horror

25.11.2025 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Writing news!
My story β€œThe Lucky One” will be published in the Surviving Humanity anthology by @inkedingray.bsky.social and @writehive.bsky.social in 2026. Pre-orders are now officially open β€” and currently 15% off!

25.11.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Spotify cover of the book

Spotify cover of the book

The House with Good Bones Audiobook by @tkingfisher.com feels like what I would imagine it would be like if @thebloggess.bsky.social were to narrate a horror novel. The accent, the unflinching wit, the slow descent into societal horror. It's all there. #horrorbooks #horrorwriters

17.11.2025 23:22 β€” πŸ‘ 79    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Anyone else feel like when they go through periods where you don't have time to read, write, or create you just don't feel like yourself anymore? I'm coming out of a slump where I have been bogged down with other things & now I'm starting to feel like me again. #writerstruggles #writingcommunity

17.11.2025 11:08 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Three people on an ancient stairway, a woman and two men. The woman is higher up staring down at them with a look of indifference. The caption is of them addressing her as "Woman, demon, countess, or whatever the hell you are..."

Three people on an ancient stairway, a woman and two men. The woman is higher up staring down at them with a look of indifference. The caption is of them addressing her as "Woman, demon, countess, or whatever the hell you are..."

I don't know. Should I update my bio?
#writesky #horrorwriters

17.11.2025 08:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#horrornovels #horrorfanatic #horrorwriter #horrorfan #horrorjunkie

For everyone that's been going through a rough time

15.11.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#horrornovels #horrorwriter #gothic

For the gothic horror writers/fans

15.11.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
a needle point venn diagram

on left is chritianity on the right is mexican porn and in the middle is jesus is coming

a needle point venn diagram on left is chritianity on the right is mexican porn and in the middle is jesus is coming

15.11.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Bonded.

14.11.2025 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 268    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 2
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Do you ever write a horror scene that creeps you out while writing it… then read it the next day and think, β€œthis isn’t scary at all”? How do you judge if your horror is actually working? Let’s talk fear levels πŸ‘» #horrorwriters #writingcommunity #amwritinghorror #booksky

04.11.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you have a microhorror story in 500 words or less? πŸ–€

Submit to Whispers From Beyond, Dark Descent's webzine for short, spine-chilling tales.

πŸ“– Link in Bio
#HorrorWriters #DarkDescent #booksky #HorrorCommunity #DarkFantasy #Horrorlit #HorrorBooks

08.11.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Putting up the Christmas tree this weekend. I don't care what anyone says. The world is a dumpster fire, do something that makes you happy. #MariahCareyApproved

15.11.2025 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#pixelart #space

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Just me immediately jumping up and dancing off nervous energy after applying for the @writehive.bsky.social 2026 mentorship. Wish me luck, BlueSky fam! #WritingCommunity #HorrorWriters #WriteSky

15.11.2025 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's "spend my kindle credits" day! Let's get spooky! #horrorbooks #horrorwriters #horrorreaders @pkennedywrites.bsky.social

05.11.2025 22:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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When I gave my 2 year old daughter a choice of holiday movies to watch tonight she chose Edward Scissorhands and my #spookymama heart was full. πŸ–€β€οΈ

05.11.2025 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

With my toddler it's going to take 2 naps and a before bed session to get through it I think.

25.10.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Finally getting around to watching this! I love #spookyseason

25.10.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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#casper #whipstaff #spookyvibes

18.10.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes." Mark Twain #historyresearch #history #nokings #firstamendment

13.10.2025 11:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#CovidIsntOver #LongCovidAwareness

14.09.2025 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0