This time it is one week (and a day) away. Come out next Wednesday for great stories, great beer, and great times. The one and only genre reading series in Chicago. It's FREE and dogs are welcome to join.

Marketing is the hardest part about being a writer. It's the only time--IMO--it feels like a job.

Horror Fiesta is next Saturday in East Peoria, IL. www.horrorfiesta2026.com I'll be hanging out talking about horror and selling signed copies of my novel, Portraits of Decay. Come out for all the horrific fun!

Horror Fiesta is next Saturday! Come on out! $10 for adults, children are FREE

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A little over a week away from Horror Fiesta. I'm superexcited to be a part of this Horror-themed event in East Peoria, IL. It's only $10 for adults. For more information head to their website: www.horrorfiesta2026.com #horrorevents #horror #illinoisevents #horrorbooks #horrormerch #horrorart

I just learned the Rewind Bookfair in Indianapolis has been cancelled. Disappointing news for sure. Hopefully they can reschedule on a date I’m available.

Grab a copy of Portraits of Decay Audiobook from Ruadán Books, the character read by the amazing Joniece Abbott-Pratt, narrator of the award-winning novel, The Reformatory by @tananarivedue.bsky.social. Available at Audible, Everand, Libro, and Apple Books. #horrorbooks #audiobooks #books #audible

Did you know that the inimitable Joniece Abbott-Pratt reads for the Nevaeh chapters in PORTRAITS OF DECAY? Enjoy this sample from @jrblanes.bsky.social's Southern Gothic novel, then check out the digital audio wherever you get your audiobooks. #BookSky #HorrorSky

There is a new blog entry at jrblanes.com/grimoire/ about The Submission Game. This is also the last chance to receive a free novelette when subscribing to my newsletter before it's removed at the end of the month. #horrorsky #booksky #authorsky #writersky #writercommunity #writing #horrorauthor

Hey Local Illinois writers and Artists (or surrounding area) Authors, Mercury has applications open for their upcoming events. Here is the link to apply: forms.gle/Sao53GTRwjZs... #writers #authors #bookevents #authorcommunity #writercommunity #artists #artistcommunity #arts

I just received my copy of Darling by @missmurdermercedes.bsky.social . Grab your copy now of this Southern Gothic Masterpiece from @ruadanbooks.bsky.social . You don't want to miss out.

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J.R. Blanes On Southern Gothic Horror, Clive Barker, And The Art Of Fright - The Ginger Nuts Of Horror Review Website

J.R. Blanes talks Southern Gothic horror, his devotion to Clive Barker, and the underrated gems that shaped his writing. From Portraits of Decay to Acascreamia, this is essential reading for horror fa...

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You only have until tomorrow 09/08 to win two Southern Gothic Horror Tales from @ruadanbooks.bsky.social. Enter Now!

jrblanes@jrblanes.bsky.social · 2w ago

THERE IS ONLY FIVE DAYS LEFT TO ENTER TO WIN MY SOUTHERN GOTHIC HORROR TRAGEDY, PORTRAITS OF DECAY, AND THE AMAZING SOUTHERN GOTHIC DOMESTIC THRILLER HAUNTED HOUSE NOVEL, DARLING BY BRAM STOKER AWARD WINNER, Mercedes Murdock Yardley. GO TO ruadanbooks.com/terms-condit... #books #booklovers #readers

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Ruadán Books@ruadanbooks.bsky.social · 2w ago

Southern Gothic September also brings you the chance to meet @jrblanes.bsky.social on tour & get PORTRAITS OF DECAY signed! If you're in the Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, or Wisconsin areas, take note. Psst: it's also J.R.'s birthday, so y'all wish him a good one. #BookSky #HorrorSky

THERE IS ONLY FIVE DAYS LEFT TO ENTER TO WIN MY SOUTHERN GOTHIC HORROR TRAGEDY, PORTRAITS OF DECAY, AND THE AMAZING SOUTHERN GOTHIC DOMESTIC THRILLER HAUNTED HOUSE NOVEL, DARLING BY BRAM STOKER AWARD WINNER, Mercedes Murdock Yardley. GO TO ruadanbooks.com/terms-condit... #books #booklovers #readers

Ruadán Books@ruadanbooks.bsky.social · 2w ago

Welcome to Southern Gothic September: to celebrate, a giveaway! Two winners will each win paperback copies of @jrblanes.bsky.social's PORTRAITS OF DECAY & @missmurdermercedes.bsky.social's DARLING. Share this post to enter. Terms: links.ruadanbooks.com/SGGTC #BookSky #HorrorSky

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Win Two Southern Gothic Horror Books from @ruadanbooks.bsky.social Portraits of Decay by J.R. Blanes and Darling by Bram Stoker Winner, Mercedes M. Yardley. Enter now at ruadanbooks.com/terms-condit... ruadanbooks.com/terms-condit... #southerngothic #horrorbooks #indiebooks #booklovers #bookworm

You can win my novel Portraits of Decay along with the amazing Darling by @missmurdermercedes.bsky.social

Ruadán Books@ruadanbooks.bsky.social · 2w ago

Welcome to Southern Gothic September: to celebrate, a giveaway! Two winners will each win paperback copies of @jrblanes.bsky.social's PORTRAITS OF DECAY & @missmurdermercedes.bsky.social's DARLING. Share this post to enter. Terms: links.ruadanbooks.com/SGGTC #BookSky #HorrorSky

Looking for ARC readers for my pulp horror short story collection, The Skeleton Closet. Available on Netgalley, Booksires, or Booksprout or DM me. #ARCSky #ARCreaders #booksky #bookishsky #bookreviewers #readingcommunity #reviewers #horrobooks #Indieauthor #writingsky

Hey Reviewers, My new short story collection, The Skeleton Closet, is on Booksprout. Grab a free ARC and give it a review. booksprout.co/reviewer/rev... A really fun collection of old-school horror with a great pulp sensibility. --Gold Anderson, Reviewer

Cut almost 700 words from a draft and got it under 6,000 (5889). A little more tweaking and it's ready for eyes.

Here are my upcoming events!

If you like Sutter Cane then you’ll love my debut horror novel, Portraits of Decay from @ruadanbooks.bsky.social

Got some new bags. Come to any of my upcoming events and get one with purchase of book. They’re great for carrying groceries or your victim’s head.

I wrote 1500 words today. Not bad considering I'm working a con.

Early morning writing sesh in Michigan before Detroit Horrorcon Day 2