Brian Carney
@briancarneywrites.bsky.social
Horror, Dark Fiction, & Mystery Writer (Adult and YA) | HWA member | Authors Guild member | Lover of all things spooky, autumnal, and Gothic | Halloween is life | Vegan | Coffee Enthusiast http://www.briananthonycarney.com/
Appreciation Post! I started my subscription in June ‘22. So yes, this is 4 yrs in the making. Look at this stack! I’m 6’1”. It matches my height. Also, there’s 11 books missing b/c they’re out on loan. So technically, it’s much taller! I can’t recommend them enough & can’t see a life w/o them.
GIRLS IN THE GRAVEYARD COVER REVEAL! Book 3 in the San Nico Slayers YA horror comedy series is coming 9/3/26! While the series is originally inspired by The Lost Boys, Book 3 is inspired by The Craft & is set in Salem at Halloween. Uh… yes, yes, & yes! I love Donna’s writing & this series is great!
Day 1 of StokerCon2026 is in the books! I had such a blast I kept forgetting to take pictures. So here’s a few panels & pints with family & friends. Pic 1: Don’t Forget To Like & Subscribe Panel Pic 2: Monster Evolution Panel Pics 3&4: Friends & Family #StokerCon2026 #horrorcommnuity #horrorevent
Hey StokerCon attendees, remember to hydrate! #StokerCon2026 #horrorcommunity #horrorevents
I’m StokerCon bound! But I had to make one stop on my way to the airport. Have to set the right tone, you know. #StokerCon2026 #horrorcommunity #StephenKingHouse
It’s StokerCon Week! Are you ready? Are you excited? Have you thrown up yet? Good! Because I can’t wait to see all of you again. It’s gonna be lit. So let’s have some fun and make some history! 🤘 #StokerCon2026 #HorrorCommunity #BramStoker
Late posting this beautiful package sent by the amazing @authordonnataylor.bsky.social but not late letting you know MONSTERS IN THE MOUNTAINS comes out 03.12.26. It’s Book 2 in the San Nico Slayers series & it’s fantastic! 5 ⭐️s. Seriously! I couldn’t put it down. Donna is a brilliant writer.
COVER REVEAL! Look at how beautiful this cover is! It’s the cover to Donna Taylor’s 2nd book in the San Nico Slayers Series! If you read Blood on the Boardwalk, you’re going to love this one too! Mark your calendars, Monsters In The Mountains releases 3/12/16! #yahorror #horror #booksbooksbooks
BOOKMAIL IS HERE!!! I’ve been waiting for these to arrive for so long. I cannot wait to sink my fangs into them. #bookmail #bookish #books #HorrorBooks #Savethecat #savethecatwriteshorror #twistedtales #horrorreads #readhorror #reading #spooky #spookybooks #indiepress #indiebooks #indiehorror
October hasn’t been Octobering like I know how October can. It’s been a strange month & on top of that I’ve worked every day except last Saturday when I took time off to attend the Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival. It’s the only thing that has kept me connected to my favorite month. #Books
Haven’t had much time to read the last couple months, but what I’ve been able to, they’ve all been 5⭐️ books. I don’t know how I’ve been so lucky or been on such a win streak, but I’m not complaining. In fact, I’m loving it! Have you read any of these? If not, do so! #bookrecommendations #bookrecs
Yes, what waking up from having a fever dream about the psychological horror story you’ve been thinking about for months that has finally come together and is ready to be written looks like. Seriously these pictures though, if you can’t make fun of yourself, are you really living? #writerslife
Let it be known that for the next 31 days this will be my answer for when I’m asked questions like: “What were you thinking?” “What goes on in that little brain of yours?” “What’s wrong with you?” “Where’s your head at?” “Why can’t you focus?” “Why are you like this?” You’ve been warned. #October
October is finally here and to honor it, how about a photo dump to get us all excited for the days ahead of us! Happy October everyone! #HappyOctober #October #OctoberMood #OctoberVibes #Autumn #AutumnMood #AutumnVibes #Fall #FallSeason #HappyHalloween #Halloween #SpookySeason
Woke up at 6:03 am on a chilly Sunday morning to the sounds of an owl nearby, crows in the distance, & the rustling of dying leaves on the tree outside my window. Then I rolled over in bed & saw Gemma sitting in the window enjoying the moment like me. I love moments like this. #Autumn #Sunday #Vibes
Okay Algorithm, connect me with: 📚Horror, Psychology Thriller, Mystery readers ✍🏻 MG, YA, & Adult writers 🕯️Gothic & Dark Fantasy lovers 📖 Indie bookstores, presses, & publishers 🍁 Autumn lovers 📽️ Horror movie lovers ⛈️ Rainy day & stormy night folks 👻 Spooky season folks 🎃 Halloween is life folks
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Wow, wow, wow. I just finished Shitshow by @scribeofhades.bsky.social and it really is something special. If you read one book this fall, make it this one. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Monday is the official start of Autumn and I have never needed it more in my whole life. I read Classic and Gothic Horror for the Fall/Winter season. This year's classic is THE OTHER by Thomas Tryon--but here are some that I have read & loved previously-try @valancourtbooks.bsky.social for books!
It’s been awhile since I took a day off & went to a book store. Was I overly excited, overly caffeinated & told to stop running around like a wild child loose in a candy store? I cannot confirm nor deny, but I will say before they kicked me out I was able to buy a few books to add to my collection.
@spooktasticbookfair is in the books. It was a long day but not long enough. I took pictures but not enough. Met friends but not enough. Each year it just gets better & better. I 🫶 all you guys. You don’t even know the level of energy & inspiration you give me.🖤 #spooktasticbookfair #bookfestival
Friends, I’m dancing to a new beat & it feels so good! Check out my new custom Chucks! Just in time for spooky season & all the events I’m set to attend the rest of the year! Stay Forever Spooky my friends! 🤘🎃🤘 #Converse #conversechucktaylor #CustomChucks #Halloween #SpookySeason #ForeverSpooky
Hey friends! Gotta show you how awesome my partner is & how lucky I am to be a part of her life. Check out all the cool stuff from @bruisedboutique & @moxirollerskates. Shoutout to Casey at Bruised Boutique for all the advice & support. You rock! #BruisedBoutiqueSkateShop #RollerSkating #SkaterGirls
Writing Room Reveal! I’ve had many in my life but there’s something about this one that speaks to me. It calls to me when I’m away. And when I enter, the energy feels different. I can’t explain it, but it feels right - it feels oh so right. Muahahaha. #writingcommunity #writerslife #horrorcommunity
Although it’s only been a couple months living in Maine, it’s been an amazing wild ride & I’ve been loving every minute. I couldn’t be more happy with this place. #Maine #MaineLife #NewEngland #EastCoast #horrorcommunity #writingcommunity #readingcommunity
I had such a great Day 1 at #StokerCon2025 that I didn’t even get a chance to buy the books I’m determined to return home with. So imagine my surprise when the night ended & finally checked out what was in my gift bag. Yep, 2 of the books on my list! SCORE! Gawd, I love this event! #horrorcommunity
