Joe Chianakas
@joechianakas.bsky.social
Author, Professor. Darkness Calls, Singlets and Secrets, Pride and Persistence now available. https://joechianakas.weebly.com/#/
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Buddy Gott@buddygott.bsky.social · last wk.#MusicChallenge #Music #MusicSky🎧 #NameYourConcerts - Introduce yourself with 10 acts you've seen live: Pink Floyd Weird Al Yankovic Train James Taylor The Monkees The Go-Go's Ratt Aerosmith Barry Manilow Journey
A new week, a new post, and an early Author Talks episode! An announcement, and a ranking to get brainworms out of my mind. #amwriting #announcement #ranking #podcast #BookSky💙📚 thomaswrightson.co.uk/2026/08/30/n...
Now on Author Talks: An Announcement…and a ranking
It’s time! I’m doing this early because this needs reporting and repeating. This is the video version of the grand announcement! The Murderer’s Lament, coming September 2026. Also…
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23 years ago, Adam Bockler was my teenage martial-arts student. Today, he’s Sensei Adam—and he wrote a beautiful article about Pride and Persistence just as the book turns two. ❤️ Next up: Fearless and Fabulous, expected March 2027. Thank you, Adam! #lgbtqbooks #yabooks
This one means a lot ❤️ I met Adam Bockler in 2003 when he was a teenage martial arts student. Today, he’s Sensei Adam, and he wrote a beautiful piece about Pride and Persistence, its martial arts, Aiden’s flaws, and the courage it takes to be vulnerable 💙👊 #lgbtqbooks #yabooks #martialarts
I spent years wishing I’d seen someone like me in the stories I loved That’s one reason I write today ❤️📚 Do you remember the first character you read who truly felt like YOU? #booksky #lgbtbooks #authorlife
50K words written in the fourth and final Unveiling Aiden Book! The third in the series should release spring 2027 😊 Miles to go, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! #booksky #authorlife
Grateful to be featured in the latest SNHU MFA newsletter ❤️ Teaching graduate writers inspires me every time. This feature feels especially meaningful now that Darkness Calls has officially WON the 2026 Imadjinn Award for Best Horror Novel! @snhumfa.bsky.social #snhu #mfa #authorlife
One of the highlights of my summer was nominating Adam Scachette for River City Pride’s Cassie Lucchesi Award! Adam is a librarian, an advocate, community builder, and champion for LGBTQ+ youth. Congratulations on a well-deserved honor, Adam! ❤️🏳️🌈 #rivercitypride #lgbtqia #peoriail
I am in shock! Darkness Calls is named THE 2026 BEST HORROR NOVEL at the Imaginarium Convention! THANK YOU! #horrorbooks #author #booksky
Gay romance and martial arts? Please tell me I’m not the only one who loves both🥋🏳️🌈❤️ I wrote a book for us #booksky #lgbtqbooks #martialarts
Still smiling after Writers on the River! 📚And I have the cutest “author assistant” ❤️ Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared stories, and brought one of mine home. It was a great weekend! #WritersOnTheRiver #BookSky #IllinoisAuthors
The story I needed didn’t exist… So I wrote it. Love this moment with Mark Welp on WTVP ❤️ #lgbtqbooks #authorlife #yalit #prideallyear
How much of an author ends up in their main character? ❤️ 🏳️🌈 #booksky #writersky #writingcommunity
“Authentic friendship is worth coming out for.” That was one of my favorite moments from my recent interview on WTVP’s The Mark Welp Show. Full interview in comments! #Pride #LGBTQ #WritingCommunity #BookSky #AuthorSky
Happy Friday! My book, Darkness Calls, is in the top 100 on Amazon thrillers- right below Stephen King and Dean Koontz! How cool is that!? 🖤❤️ Grab your copy while the hardcover is on sale. Just four bucks! That’s not a typo :) #horrorbooks #horror #darkfantasy
Hardcover horror for just 4 bucks!!! What a deal 🖤 My favorite scary story can be yours at an unbelievably low price, cheaper than my own author copies! #horrorbooks #darkfantasy #horrorcommunity
It’s a great day for a scary book! And how about just three bucks for a hardcover??? Darkness Calls! www.amazon.com/Darkness-Cal... #horrorbooks #horrorauthor #booksale
My hardcover of Darkness Calls is only $3 right now, which is WILD. Children are vanishing from a small town, but no one remembers they ever existed… except Christina. Grab it before the sale disappears just like the kids 🖤 #booksky #horrorbooks #darkfantasy
THREE BUCKS for a $33 gorgeous horror hardcover! Act quick- it’s a super limited time deal! www.amazon.com/Darkness-Cal... #horrorbooks #darkfantasy #horrorfan
Finished edits on WHEN DARKNESS CRIES (the sequel to Darkness Calls!) today. Can’t wait for your thoughts, @gclaymitchell4th.bsky.social 😊 And can’t wait for my horror fans to read the wildest adventure I’ve ever written. What a journey it’s been!
It’s one thing to visit with readers. But when former students show up to say hi- who had me in the classroom 15-20+ years ago- it just makes my day!!! 😊❤️
This still doesn’t feel real! The Whitney Reynolds Show sent me this highlight of my interview, where we talked about books, teaching, identity, representation, and why stories matter. Link to the full interview is posted in the comments below! #lgbtreads #queerauthors #authorlife
PBS is now featuring my interview as its own standalone segment! This journey started in the classroom and in my books, but it has grown because of YOU Please watch and share with someone who could use a little joy and hope today ❤️ #lgbt #authors #representationmatters
Joe Chianakas | At Issue with Mark Welp | Ep. 331
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Joe Chianakas | At Issue with Mark Welp | Ep. 331
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Catch the inspiring, Joe Chianakas on the Whitney Reynolds Show! 📚✨ His segment is packed with surprises and starts at the 12:20 mark. Don't miss it! Watch here: www.pbs.org/video/everyd... #JoeChianakas #WhitneyReynoldsShow #AuthorLife #Inspiration
Still can't believe sometimes that it's part of my job to interview cool writers like @courtneymilan.com! This was a fun one!
SNHU Online MFA@snhumfa.bsky.social · 4mo agoDid you miss our Word for Word event with bestselling author @courtneymilan.com? We've got you covered! Enjoy! youtu.be/1w-lTOn4dDY