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New York Times bestselling author, Stoker Award Nominee, IGNYTE Award Finalist, LOCUS Award nominee, Randall Kenan winner |She/Her|๐ณ๏ธโ๐|Rep @jamievankirk
Happy paperback #pubday to THE VANQUISHERS: Rise of the Wrecking Crew by @kalynnbayron.bsky.social!
Boog and the Squad have the adventure of a lifetime in this funny, high-action series finale by New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron.
On sale now!
www.bloomsbury.com/us/vanquishe...
I just read Make Me A Monster by @kalynnbayron.bsky.social and The Transition by @transhorrors.bsky.social and Hollow by @taylorlgrothe.bsky.social all in four days what are they PUTTING in these horror books lately because oh my GOD๐ฅ๐ฅ
09.10.2025 01:29 โ ๐ 8 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Scary Books for Teens & Kids: Our September 2025 YA & MG Horror Guide
@jonezyboy.bsky.social brings you the latest Ya and Mg horror books you need to read.
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Featuring
@kalynnbayron.bsky.social @paultremblay.bsky.social @lorienlawrence.bsky.social
Part one of my birthday book haul @kalynnbayron.bsky.social #BookHaul #BirthdayBookHaul #MakeMeAMonster #KalynnBayron
05.10.2025 20:55 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
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03.10.2025 06:50 โ ๐ 19 ๐ 15 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Oh yes! We love @kalynnbayron.bsky.social at @authorsnote.bsky.social and weโve been very excited for #MakeMeAMonster. Happy Book Birthday!
01.10.2025 09:01 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Jump into October with @kalynnbayron.bsky.social's MAKE ME A MONSTER, a FRANKENSTEIN-inspired novel that delights, disturbs, and surprises.
Check out Mandy C.'s review of the book at foreveryoungadult.com/book-report/....
PRE-ORDER ALERT!
Make Me a Monster by @kalynnbayron.bsky.social
Meka is used to death. After all, it's the family business.
#YAHorrorRom #Romancelandia #BookSky
Buy:
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A compilation of twenty-one 2025 young adult book covers organized by colour, beginning with blue, transitioning into red and pink, and finally ending with green. Books featured include Moonsick, Out of Air, Keep Your Friends Close, Deadstream, And The River Drags Her Down, Bad Creek, Hollow, These Bodies Ain't Broken, We Won't All Survive, Let's Split Up, Showstopper, The Devil's In The Dancers, Final Cut, The Protรฉgรฉe, Honeysuckle and Bone, The Devouring Light, Predatory Natures, They Bloom At Night, The Dead of Summer and You've Awoken Her.
โ ๏ธ 85 Scary (and Not-So-Scary) 2025 Young Adult Books To Get Readers In The Halloween Spirit โ ๏ธ
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If you love someone, never let them goโฆ
Preorder MAKE ME A MONSTER from any retailer and get a limited edition bookmark. Itโs to die for! ๐
Submit your proof of purchase at bit.ly/makemeamonster
Preorder here or anywhere book are sold: www.kalynnbayron.com/new-ya-horror
I recommend #YoureNotSupposedToDieTonight by @kalynnbayron.bsky.social for anyone who enjoys a teen slasher with diverse characters, humor, and a satisfying conclusion. #HorrorSky #BookSky #Slasher #YA My full review: candikathorror.com/reads/youre-...
02.09.2025 15:15 โ ๐ 14 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Build your fall TBR with September's new horror releases - Day 3 Demon Song- Kelsea Yu We Love You, Bunny - Mona Awad Midnight Timetable - Bora Chung The Mean Ones - Tatiana Schlote-Bonne Make Me a Monster- Kalynn Bayron Dead Red and Razor -Tim Lebbon The Hunger We Pass Down - Jen Sookfong Lee The Small Hours - Bob Pastorella Slashed Beauties - A. Rushby Moonflow - Bitter Karella Gallowayโs Gospel - Sam Rebelein Good and Evil and Other Stories -Samanta Schweblin All the Stars Die - John F.D. Taff Whoโs All Going (to Die)? - Lisa Springer Fiend - Alma Katsu Sh!tshow - Chris Panatier #horrorwritersassociation #horror #horrorfan #horroraddict #horrorjunkie #horrorgeek #horrorbooks #HorrorAuthors #Horrorfam #scary
Build your fall TBR with September's new horror releases - Day 3
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I created a starter pack for slasher fans seeking their next kill! ๐ฉธ Let me know if youโre a slasher author & want to be added. Current list includes:
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Check out Cinderella is Dead by @kalynnbayron.bsky.social
if you're looking for a "Light-ish banned book for summer book club, BIPOC,LGBTQ+ characters or themes." #AskALibrarian
Camp Horror recs - Day 2
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Proof of Make Me a Monster by Kalynn Bayron lying on a blanket. The cover reads "Dead bodies tend to open their mouths if they aren't sewn shut."
Sunday reading and it's Make Me a Monster by @kalynnbayron.bsky.social. Halfway through and it is exquisite! Publishes September and I know our YA fans will love it!
13.07.2025 11:16 โ ๐ 17 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1
๐ Book 15 for #PrideMonth: The Vanquishers by @kalynnbayron.bsky.social ๐งโโ๏ธ When vampires come back to town, Malika and her friends must become heroesโjust like their favorite monster-fighting team! A book fully of fun, friendship, bravery, and LGBTQ+ pride. @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social
16.06.2025 18:44 โ ๐ 6 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
The cover of SLEEP LIKE DEATH, featuring a girl wearing armor, holding a green apple
Author Kalynn Bayron
Day 15, #Pride Book 15: SLEEP LIKE DEATH, a haunting dark YA fantasy retelling of Snow White by pansexual author Kalynn Bayron (@kalynnbayron.bsky.social). Princess Eve, who can conjure weapons from nature, was raised to destroy the Knight. But as she turns seventeen, secrets--and questions--unfold.
15.06.2025 23:36 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) will livestream the 60th Annual Nebula Awardsยฎ tonight โ Saturday, June 7, at 6:00 p.m. PDT. The ceremony will be emceed by toastmaster Erin Roberts.
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Weโre doing a Goodreads giveaway! Enter to win an ARC of MAKE ME A MONSTER now through June 30th. ๐ค๐ค๐ค
Enter here: linktr.ee/KalynnBayron
Weโre doing a Goodreads giveaway! Enter to win an ARC of MAKE ME A MONSTER now through June 30th. ๐ค๐ค๐ค
Enter here: linktr.ee/KalynnBayron
Here- first teaser. Much more to comeโฆ
01.06.2025 01:32 โ ๐ 8785 ๐ 1653 ๐ฌ 316 ๐ 148
Looking for "Campy YA or adult horror with summer themes (set in summer or summer locale)"? Try You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by @kalynnbayron.bsky.socialโฌ: multcolib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S1... #AskALibrarian
29.05.2025 16:45 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
text: 7 days left to reach our fundraiser goal, we need you ! Indiegogo and Locus logos and Cluso alien
THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN!
We have 7 days to reach our fundraising goal & we have a LONG way to go!!
Be the reason that the Locus lights stay on! Help us out at igg.me/at/locusmag2025. We are so grateful for your support!
Fundraiser link in bio #sff #scifi #fantasy #booksky
Sometimes the dead donโt stay deadโฆ
MAKE ME A MONSTER is out September 30th and available for preorder everywhere books are sold! ๐ค๐ค
Additionally, preorders from Buffalo Street Books in Ithaca will come with character art of Meka and Noah by @morganemgl ๐ค๐ค๐ค
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Thank you, @reactorsff.bsky.social & especially thank you, @tobiogundiran.com, for such kind words!
We rely on support from the SFFH community to stay in print. Fan, creator, or bookish at heart, we have something for you.
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Our 2025 fundraiser: igg.me/at/locusmag2025
RESULT: Voters in Mansfield, Texas, have ousted three conservative members of their local school board tonight.
This is a school board that has been at the frontlines of book-banning in Texas, as you can see here: fortworthreport.org/2025/03/19/m...
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๐ฅ Last yearโs perks flew fastโand this yearโs are even better.
Exclusive stories, signed books, & art youโll want framed!
Mark your calendar for TOMORROW and sign up: locusmag.com/newslet...
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Character art done for author @kalynnbayron.bsky.social
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#illustration
Meka and Noah from MAKE ME A MONSTER. They are so cute together but nothing this good lasts foreverโฆ
Character Art by @morganemgl
MAKE ME A MONSTER is out September 30th and available for preorder now, everywhere books are sold ๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค
