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J.S. Douglas

@jsdouglas.bsky.social

Horror writer, dog whisperer, mom, gardener, baker, reader of all genres. Author of Terror at Twll Du and The Cult of Elle. Find my latest work in the Thorns anthology, edited by Jodi Christensen.

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Read | Zombzine

Popping in to share that my zombie short story just came out! Check out Zombzine’s inaugural issue for β€œLast Date” and several other fun zombie-flavored reads!

#zombie #horror

www.zombzine.com/about-1

03.08.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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IN THE LIBRARY WITH J.S. DOUGLAS GREETINGS, BOOKWORMS! I’m Aisha Kandisha, Head Librarian at Kandisha Press. Join me in the dusty stacks of the library I will never leave again as I chat with some of my favorite Women in Hor…

How cool is it to get an interview with an indie press? Idk, but Kandisha Press interviewed me and I couldn’t be more excited! Check it out if you have a minute!
kandishapress.com/2025/04/11/i...
#author

11.04.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That is such a kind perspective! Thank you!

08.04.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, I can see both sides of the coin. I just like using all the words. But, I also like poetry and writing short stories, so I’m making things hard on myself.

08.04.2025 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Is writing a poem easier or harder than writing a short story? I am obsessively editing and re-editing a poem to submit to an open call and I’m finding so many opportunities to second guess myself. I think sometimes having more words to work with makes things easier.
#writingcommunity #amwriting

08.04.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just finished β€œWitchcraft for Wayward Girls.” It’s so fucked up. I loved it.
#bookskyπŸ“š

10.03.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘» Women In Horror 🦷

March is the perfect time to celebrate the incredible women shaping horror! Two years ago, my shelves seriously lacked women authors. Now, thanks to the book community, that’s changed.

See any favorites? #WomenInHorror #HorrorBooks
#BookSky #flatlay

08.03.2025 00:18 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Also, my very rude dog tried to devour β€œOut There Screaming.” Fortunately, he just gnawed on the corner of the book so I can still read it. It’s soooo good so far!
#bookskyπŸ“š

04.03.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Libby is literally the best. I cannot wait to read β€œWitchcraft for Wayward Girls” by Grady Hendrix. He’s one of my favorite authors!
#bookskyπŸ“š

04.03.2025 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy snow day!

14.02.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I spent all day yesterday working on my novel. I’ve only got 60 chapters to go! I’m dying to tell this story! #writer #amwriting

11.02.2025 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I live next to a privately owned train track, so it’s always a fun surprise when the train comes. Could come at 8:30 AM on a Thursday, might be 10 AM on a Sunday. Might just be the guy who owns it transporting his jeep up and down the track for some reason.

06.02.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I will never look at a kid in a hoodie the same.

06.02.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That is incredibly cool

29.01.2025 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ooh. That’s really cool.

28.01.2025 23:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Right?? It feels very refreshing.

28.01.2025 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Same! I’m not the greatest about being on my personal social, but this seems like a nice place to hang out.

28.01.2025 23:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey! Glad to see you here!

28.01.2025 23:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sounds like AI wants to replace your brain.

26.01.2025 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m about to start Sugar by Mia Ballard

26.01.2025 02:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s an awesome cover!

25.01.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

These look amazing!

24.01.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My ideal reader for my WIP is someone who loves a mix of fantastical and real life horror. And potentially the kind of person who is interested in reading about and dissecting cults.

#pretendpanel

23.01.2025 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s so exciting!

23.01.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I hope you get the answers you need to get well and stay healthy!

23.01.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m reading β€œThe Salt Grows Heavy” by Cassandra Khaw

19.01.2025 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I can DM tomorrow, no worries. I would also be an affiliate member.

19.01.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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THORNS
books2read.com/BHP-THORNS

Stories of survival & despair, where nature turns predator. Where life is a gamble, & death waits just beyond the horizon.

#HORROR #SUPERNATURAL #OCCULT #WritingCommunity #readingcommunity #bookskyπŸŒŽπŸ“šπŸ’™ #bookbloggers #bookblast #bookpromo #tbrpile

19.01.2025 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m so excited!

19.01.2025 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My short story β€œThorned” is now available! You can find it in the β€œThorns” anthology published by @blackharepress.bsky.social. So excited for people to read it and all of the other excellent stories in this anthology!
#horror #horrorbook πŸ’™πŸ“šπŸ‘€πŸ“’πŸ“šπŸ˜±

19.01.2025 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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