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Catherine McCarthy

@catherinemccarthy.bsky.social

Welsh author of dark fiction and roamer of ancient paths. Words in Haven Spec, Dark Matter, Gamut Mag and other strange places. Find me @ https://cmccarthywriter.substack.com/

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I do think there is some subjectivity to the definition but I'm hoping that we can keep it from becoming so wide-encompassing that it's use as a term becomes meaningless (personally I blame the marketing folk πŸ˜…).

Let the arguments begin!

04.03.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Zombie #Horror on #Audible & #KindleUnlimited

COLLAPSE:
US www.amazon.com/dp/B01BH4ON6Y
UK www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BH4ON6Y

#ZombieFiction #Zombies #ZombieHorror #Zompoc #ZombieApocalypse #ZombieNovel #ZombieNovels #ZombieStory #ZombieStories #ApocalypticHorror #Apocalypse #PostApocalypse

04.03.2026 08:17 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 72    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

Thanks, Mark!

03.03.2026 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This collection is quite good, and I recommend it for anyone who enjoys the more subtle/atmospheric style of supernatural fiction.

03.03.2026 11:52 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Marie Vibbert’s MULTITUDE explores the concept that we aren't the only intelligent life in the world, an idea which has long fascinated humanity. But if, in fact, aliens exist:
what would they be like?

Marie Vibbert’s MULTITUDE explores the concept that we aren't the only intelligent life in the world, an idea which has long fascinated humanity. But if, in fact, aliens exist: what would they be like?

We would like you to write a hypothetical meeting between humanity and a form of alien life. It can be from the human's perspective, the alien's perspective, whatever you want! Write a fantasy, sci-fi, or horror microfiction piece up to 300 words.

We would like you to write a hypothetical meeting between humanity and a form of alien life. It can be from the human's perspective, the alien's perspective, whatever you want! Write a fantasy, sci-fi, or horror microfiction piece up to 300 words.

Email the piece to darian@apexbookcompany.com. The top three will be voted on among Apex staff, and the winners will be published on the Apex blog, as well as sent an ARC of MULTITUDE and a keychain! Contest closes on March 9th.

Email the piece to darian@apexbookcompany.com. The top three will be voted on among Apex staff, and the winners will be published on the Apex blog, as well as sent an ARC of MULTITUDE and a keychain! Contest closes on March 9th.

We're hosting another microfiction contest to celebrate the upcoming release of @reasie.bsky.social's cephalopod scifi MULTITUDE! βœοΈπŸ¦‘πŸͺ The theme is a hypothetical meeting between humanity and a form of alien life. It can be from the human's perspective, the alien's perspective, whatever you want!

02.03.2026 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Coloue photo depicting a high cliff with a view to the sea at sunset.

Coloue photo depicting a high cliff with a view to the sea at sunset.

Current mood, because given the state the world's in this is where I need to be.πŸ–€
(Photo taken on hols in Lanzarote.)

02.03.2026 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hugely appreciated, Jack!πŸ™

02.03.2026 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Build your Woman’s Month Horror TBR with a book by a great #indieauthor

@briannaraine.bsky.social
@dgwoodsauthor.bsky.social
@beverleylee.bsky.social
@jylglenn.bsky.social
@rebeccarowland.bsky.social
@candacenola.bsky.social
@sadiehartmann.bsky.social
@catherinemccarthy.bsky.social

02.03.2026 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
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PrΓ³ximamente: "La promesa de los lobos de la plaga", una obra de terror histΓ³rico-ocultista de Coy Hall.

AcompaΓ±a a Dorin Toth y a Vinegar Tom en su bΓΊsqueda por encontrar el origen de una sobrenatural epidemia.

dilatandomenteseditorial.com/linea-rara-a...

17.02.2026 06:34 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

You too, Andee!

01.03.2026 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Talk about coincidence! I subbed a short today without realising there was a theme (it wasn't explicit). Thought I'd blown it, so checked the theme, and guess what? My story actually fits!πŸ˜„

01.03.2026 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations, Eva!

01.03.2026 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nightmare Magazine Horror & Dark Fantasy Fiction

Today, my poem in the March issue of @nightmare-magazine.com is out, β€œZooming Past Shotgun Houses,” on preview, and I need to acknowledge how meaningful this is because I did not think I would be here to see it, and I have. The entire issue is wonderful: www.nightmare-magazine.com πŸ–€πŸ–€πŸ–€

01.03.2026 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0

Only available in the US at the deal price?

01.03.2026 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of audiobook cover for The Man Without a Hat written by John Pelletier. Narrated by Sean Crisden

Screenshot of audiobook cover for The Man Without a Hat written by John Pelletier. Narrated by Sean Crisden

The Man Without a Hat audiobook was downloaded by a U.K. reader! Hope they enjoyed it. #booksky πŸ“šπŸ’™ #horror

13.09.2025 11:43 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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#Horror on #Audible and #KindleUnlimited
BAD PENNIES

US www.amazon.com/dp/B0762HPJ8Y
UK www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0762HPJ8Y

#CosmicHorror #HorrorNovel #HorrorNovels #HorrorStory #HorrorStories #HorrorBook #HorrorBooks #QuietHorror #DarkFiction #DarkFantasy #HorrorFiction#HorrorThriller #HorrorThrillers

01.03.2026 10:12 β€” πŸ‘ 132    πŸ” 106    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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It's #StDavidsDay here in #Wales, a fine time to read a collection of short stories, set throughout the country.
Over 100 ratings on Goodreads and a great introduction to my work.
Link: mybook.to/MistsandMegaliths

01.03.2026 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks, Charlie. It's one of my favourite stories, so I refuse to give up.πŸ˜†

28.02.2026 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Found another place to sub my 'final round rejection' story to today. Never give up, especially if it's a piece you love.πŸ–€

28.02.2026 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

How fab does this look? I can't wait to read this one!

28.02.2026 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

😁

26.02.2026 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Aw, Corinne! I could easily have missed this. Thank you so much for the mention.😍

26.02.2026 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My book review is out today. It is a horror hug in book form that you don't want to miss!!
#HorrorCommunity #horrorbook #writingcommunity #writingprompt

26.02.2026 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A horror nostalgia anthology that feels like a convention in book form.

We reviewed Poisoned Soup for the Macabre, Depraved, and Insane, published by @brigidsgatepress.bsky.social

Read the review by @corinnepwriter.bsky.social:
horrortree.com/epeolatry-bo...

26.02.2026 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Me, aged 3, but don't be fooled by the innocent face. I was also known to ride over my favourite doll with my trike.πŸ˜…

26.02.2026 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Things were certainly different back then, Michael.

26.02.2026 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Rejection on a final round hold from a professional paying market. They're the toughest, but it's part of the process. I like to share such things to encourage others not to give up. We all go through it.πŸ’œ
#writerslife

25.02.2026 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Cellar Below the Cellar - News and Reviews 1 month away!

It's almost Cellar time, just one month away from release, and here's the latest info:

And many thanks to the folks at Violet Lichen and Apex for their amazing work!

ivygrimes.substack.com/p/the-cellar...

25.02.2026 12:58 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Druid calls for Welsh mythology to be given digital makeover Deborah Rose Hālani says The Mabinogi should look to virtual reality to ensure the text survives.

#Wales #mythology
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

25.02.2026 11:22 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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#Apocalypse on #Audible and #KindleUnlimited

COLLAPSE: www.amazon.com/dp/B01BH4ON6Y

#ApocalypticFiction #PostApocalypse #ApocalypticBooks #PostApocalypticHorror #ApocalypticThriller #ApocalypticNovel #ApocalypticNovels #ApocalypseFiction #PostApocalyptic #ApocalypticHorror

25.02.2026 06:47 β€” πŸ‘ 95    πŸ” 75    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0