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Damo Says

@damosays.bsky.social

Hubby. Dad. Irish. Horror and speculative fiction writer: Flame Tree Press, Pelgrane Press, British Fantasy Society, Lethe Press, Jurassic London, Sci-Fi Ireland. Head to the website: damienkellyauthor.com https://linktr.ee/damosays

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Damo Says@damosays.bsky.social · 4d ago

There’s a cat on my lap. Technically, it’s a kitten, but that doesn’t stop it being a cat. This is not my cat. I did not invite this cat. I am a dog person. A semi-avowed “not-a-cat” person. Am I being coerced or threatened? Is this an appeal for me to change my mind, or a warning to? I don’t know

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Damo Says@damosays.bsky.social · 7d ago

Placed a story with a bucket list market today. I’m proud of myself, but I have to credit amazing editors at my back and publishers who are rooting for you to do well even when you move on—who spot you the cab fare, metaphorically. There are more heroes than villains in publishing. #horrorwriter 🩸📚💙

Damo Says@damosays.bsky.social · 2w ago

I’m in this too, with an Irish story called, “In Fields of Salt.” Colonial asshole getting his comeuppance! Amazing Hag energy! Grab it while the deal stands—Ends Friday.

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Chey Rivera@criverawrites.bsky.social · 2w ago

Happy to share that Folklore Horror is 25% off in the Waterstones Books Coming Soon Promotion! In this book you’ll find my reprinted story, “Again! Atabey Commands,” inspired by Taíno mythology. 🪶✨ Use the code SUMMER26 on their website or app, now until 23:59 July 24. #WPreorder

Waterstones promotional graphic depicting the cover of the Folklore Horror book of short stories and text that reads: “Pre-order now with code: SUMMER26.”
Damo Says@damosays.bsky.social · 2w ago

Hey, #booksky, @hgparry.bsky.social’s new book, THE WITCH BELOW THE DREAMING WOOD, is out and I loved it and so will you. If you had any decency, you’d just take my word for it, but if I must plead the case, it is here: damienkellyauthor.com/2026/07/15/r... Thanks again to @orbitbooks.bsky.social

Review: The Witch Below the Dreaming Wood by H.G. Parry

HG Parry’s seventh novel is another amazing exploration of the stories we live with, that shape and traumatise us, and define the times we live in. Adored it.

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PseudoPod 🎙️@pseudopod.org · 3w ago

“Listen, I could still stretch half you pups if I felt like it.” Red Ripper by Gordon Grice Narrator: Tony Sarrecchia Host: Alasdair Stuart Audio: Graeme Dunlop pseudopod.org/2026/07/17/p... C/W: reference to alcohol and drug abuse This story is a PseudoPod original

PseudoPod 1038: Red Ripper

Listen, I could still stretch half you pups if I felt like it. Sit down and learn something about the business. Did I ever tell you about the Red Ripper? I got a special reason for telling about him…

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Damo Says@damosays.bsky.social · 3w ago

Great chat between the latest Absinthe authors, @splinister.bsky.social, @helengrantsays.bsky.social and @tommeadauthor.bsky.social. Their books will release from PS Publishing this month. open.substack.com/pub/helengra... (Also becoming something of an open secret that I’m one of the next). 🪐📚💙🩸

Live with writers Maura McHugh, Helen Grant, and Tom Mead: the magic of novellas.

A recording from Helen Grant and Maura McHugh's live video

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Damo Says@damosays.bsky.social · 3w ago

🪐📚💙 Also on my website now you’ll get my review of HG Parry’s upcoming book, “The Witch Below the Dreaming Wood” and it’s safe to say I absolutely loved it. It comes out on July 21st and I cannot it enough. damienkellyauthor.com/2026/07/15/r... #bookreviews

Review: The Witch Below the Dreaming Wood by H.G. Parry

HG Parry’s seventh novel is another amazing exploration of the stories we live with, that shape and traumatise us, and define the times we live in. Adored it.

damienkellyauthor.com

Ginger Nuts of Horror@gnofhorror.com · 4w ago

House of Wyrd is a novella that does what the best horror does: it makes the strange feel familiar and the familiar feel strange. https://gnofhorror.com/house-of-wyrd-by-maura-mchugh-review/

House Of Wyrd By Maura McHugh: A Tarot-Infused Occult Horror That Walks The Path - The Ginger Nuts Of Horror: Horror Book Reviews & Horror Movie Reviews

House of Wyrd by Maura McHugh is a Tarot-infused occult horror about family, magic, and walking the path of illumination. Read our full review.

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Helen Grant@helengrantsays.bsky.social · 4w ago

"This is fairy-tale horror with real teeth, a cursed bookshop story rooted in old Grimm folklore and dressed in contemporary Scottish Gothic." Thanks @gnofhorror.com! gnofhorror.com/steal-me-by-...

Steal Me By Helen Grant: A Folk Horror Novella That Reads You Back - The Ginger Nuts Of Horror: Horror Book Reviews & Horror Movie Reviews

Helen Grant's Steal Me is a folk horror novella about a cursed bookshop that sells you your darkest want. My full review of this Scottish Gothic chiller.

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Damo Says@damosays.bsky.social · last mo.

So, I’m reading MR Carey’s upcoming release, The Tinder Box, and it’s fantastic, and I’m going on to HG Parry’s next book, The Witch Below the Dreaming Wood, after that, which I’m beyond excited about, but NOW I’ve been sent, The Calamities by Chuck Wendig as well: when am I to sleep??? #Booksky

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