Stephanie Anne Author

My sister CANNOT handle horror. But she wants to support me. It's taken her 4 years to build up the courage to read my 1st book.
She also wants to read Skull Daddy because of it's popularity but she's freaking out a little bit about starting that one. Please send her good vibes.

Just know that I approach networking events the same way I approach author events/signings/markets/etc...

Show up and be weird

Kate helped me recognize one of these emails too. Check out her newsletter! #WriteSky

I already have an editor that I’m working with that I am very happy with but thanks for letting me know!

Unfortunately, as this post was from June, I am no longer accepting data readers. All of the beta reader feedback was given to me in August and September, so unfortunately it is now too late in the editing stage for me to accept new data readers.

Eyes: A Flasher Story - Stephanie Anne, Horror Author EYE’ve got a nice little bit size horror for you this spooky season. Sometimes, I have an anecdote about how a story was created, but not this time. I have […]

EYE have a (very) short story for you all this month on the blog 👀

stephanieanneauthor.ca/2025/10/09/e...

#blogpost #shortstory #flashfiction #horrorstory #horrorauthor

My cats get way too excited when I sit at my desk to write and work. None of my past human bosses ever got this excited 😂

Mark & I recently had a debate about Pyramid Head & I think I need folks to weigh in. Does he:
a) not have a mouth at all?
b) have a lil mouth at the base of the pyramid? (like not an opening in a mask, since the pyramid is his actual head - just a lil hidden mouth for snacks)
#silenthill

I had a rare day off yesterday (In October?! shocking)
Did I use it to rest?
Kind off...?
JK 😝 I got work done and packed for my next 3 in-person events

a bald man wearing a plaid shirt is making a face ALT: a bald man wearing a plaid shirt is making a face

Me watching a horror movie where the screen is dark as heck, trying to figure out if the scene is supposed to be scary or atmospheric

Me: wow I’m glad I wore red to my book signing - it’s really catching people’s attention!
Also me: * Has completely forgotten that my make up makes it look like I’m having a mental breakdown *

In all seriousness, there were ups and downs (as with any launch party). In fact, I'm actually really proud of myself for how calm I was every time something went wrong / didn't go according to plan. But at the end of it all, I had fun and got to spend time with some amazing people 🥰

How did the movie night go?
Well, Mark said he would never sleep again.
I made up for it by sleeping for over 10 hours, woke up to my phone ringing at 11am because Mark was worried that he hadn't heard from me and wanted to make sure that I was alive.

Me describing to my partner how I approach book signings and author events: "I just show up and act weird"

I am so excited to have The Ottawa Horror Club join the party! I joined in November of last year and I'm so glad I did. Jenna has brought together a wonderful community of horror fans & plans fun get-togethers each month.
Tickets at bytowne.ca
#ottawaevents #halloweenparty #horrorclub #horrorfan

Mermaid Tarot Reading came highly recommended. I'm excited to have a tarot reader at the party! I love incorporating tarot into my journaling practice, so I appreciate that she uses tarot as a practical tool for self-discovery.
Tickets at bytowne.ca
#ottawaevents #halloweenparty #tarotreading

a stuffed monkey wearing a green shirt and overalls is standing in front of a body of water . ALT: a stuffed monkey wearing a green shirt and overalls is standing in front of a body of water .

Nurse at specialty clinic: since you're going to be sedated, here's a list of things you shouldn't do for the next 24 hours. *blah, blah, blah* and don't do any work.
Me: *laughs / cries in self-employed*

Check Me Into The Collingwood Psychiatric Hospital: September Writing Update - Stephanie Anne, Horror Author If you get the reference in the title, then you know exactly which upcoming event I’m most excited for. If not… Well, checking me in to a haunted mental institution […]

If you get the reference in the title, then you know exactly which upcoming event I'm most excited for. If not... Well, checking me in to a haunted mental institution wouldn't actually be a bad idea at this point.

stephanieanneauthor.ca/2025/09/26/c...

#blogpost #horrorauthor #graveencounters

@sah-studios.bsky.social is a new artist friend who makes queer, geeky, & spooky goodies! Keychains, pins, stickers... Oh, you want ghosts? Well, maybe you'll find something with a ghost-type Pokemon on it. Or even a lil Mothman 😍

Tickets at bytowne.ca 👻
#ottawaevents#halloweenparty #ottawaartists

If you've been to any of my launch parties/Bytowne Cinema markets, then you've already seen spooky art by Nomadic Designs. This tattoo artist has some gorgeous paintings for sale. Can't wait to see which ones she brings to the party😍Tickets: bytowne.ca
#ottawaevents #halloweenparty #ottawaartists

If you've seen any of the special metallic bookmarks at my table, then you already know all about Taz & Jason. But please try not to get too distracted by the shiny things - you don't want to miss the movie😉
Tickets at bytowne.ca
#ottawaevents #ottawa613 #halloweenparty #ottawaartists #bookmarks

Hey, wanna read horror books by an autistic author?
*gestures wildly at all of me while making the wrong kind of eye contact*

STG if one more family member treats my self-publishing like it's a hobby and not a business I'm going to scream

No launch is complete without books - I'll have plenty of those at the party!
I'll have copies of Modern Hauntings (+matching book merch) but I'll also bring a few of my other titles & some Purge Blind Date Bundles!
Tickets at bytowne.ca
#ottawaevents #indieauthor #halloweenparty #horrorauthor

ByTowne Cinema has been a huge help in providing the perfect space for the event & tracking down the exact movie I wanted to show for my book launch/Halloween party.
Grab your tickets at bytowne.ca👻
#ottawaevents #ottawa613 #indietheatre #movienight #halloweenparty

Wouldn't be a Halloween Party without a horror movie👻"Grave Encounters" was one of the sources of inspiration behind my novel "Modern Hauntings"😍Come to ByTowne Cinema on Oct 2. Mini market at 9, movie at 9:30
(tickets bytowne.ca)
#horrormovie #foundfootage #ottawaevents #ottawa613 #halloweenparty

Mark to Bubs in air jail: "You can't bully mother just cause she's a girl. Actually, she's genderfluid now so what you're doing is a h8 crime."
Never thought listening to him discipline the cats would be so gender affirming 🤣
(the crime was trying to lick the sink & steal his sister's food)
#cats

Looking forward to it!

Trying to sell my books while dealing with audio processing disorder:
Reader: Does this stream?
Me: Stream...?
Reader: No, does this stream? Stream?
Me: 🤨
Reader: EXTREME. Is the horror extreme?
Me: Ah. That makes a lot more sense

#auditoryprocessingdisorder #neurodivergent #horrorauthor

Celebrate the release of Modern Hauntings at this spooktacular Halloween event. There will be tricks & treats in the form of a mini market, Grave Encounters up on the big screen… in the dark.
Tickets at ByTowne Cinema
#ottawaevents #horrormovie