Frank and I have something extra special for the August 2026 feature. Please join me in welcoming USA Today bestselling author Craig DiLouie! We chat about his writing journey, and his latest novel, The Summer Fun Massacre. See my interview with Craig DiLouie on YouTube - youtu.be/PDwmpk04cp4

Just in time for the weekend, we’re back with some great reading suggestions from Frank’s Haunted Book Society featured author A.P. Royal! The Fisherman by John Langan is available pretty much everywhere. The Interface Series by Mother Horse Eyes is available on Reddit - www.reddit.com/r/9M9H9E9/

It’s time once again for Frank’s Indie Insider! Today we have Frank’s Haunted Book Society featured author A.P. Royal sharing advice and anecdotes from his writing journey. frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com #supportindiehorror #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie

Frank’s Haunted Book Society is excited to welcome our July 2026 featured author A.P. Royal and his terrifying tales anthology, The Kaleidoscope! See the interview on YouTube - youtu.be/cgvfCLNTxxY #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

It’s time once again for Frank’s Indie Insider! Today we have Frank’s Haunted Book Society featured author Tony Del Degan sharing advice and anecdotes from his writing journey. frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com . . . #supportindiehorror #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie

Curry Barker's OBSESSION just made more money in its third weekend than its first two weekends at the box office, hitting $148 million worldwide. Weekend #1 - $17 million Weekend #2 - $23 million Weekend #3 - $26 million Now the #1 movie for Focus Features of all time.

Frank’s Haunted Book Society is excited to welcome our June 2026 featured author Tony Del Degan and his occult horror novel Rusthook! See the interview on YouTube - youtu.be/RXji1MTCh_8 #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

Frank's Haunted Book Society, June 2026 - Rusthook by Tony Del Degan

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For the May 2026 edition of Frank’s Indie Insider we’re chatting with author Konn Lavery about his indie publishing journey! Click the link below to head over to Frank’s Substack and read all about it! frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

New on Frank's Substack, reading suggestions from May 2026 Frank's Haunted Book Society featured author Alex Soop! open.substack.com/pub/franksha... #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

Please join me in welcoming Blackfoot author Alex Soop and his Indigenous horror anthology, Whistle at Night and They Will Come as the Frank’s Haunted Book Society featured read for May 2026! frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

It’s time for a new Frank’s Indie Insider, and this time we’re grateful to have author Julie Hines sharing a little bit about her craft. Check it out! open.substack.com/pub/franksha... . . . #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

I’ve had a lightly-subscribed-to newsletter for years, but I’ve finally made the move to Substack! Don’t worry, my latest post is free. Other stuff, like old man feet pics won’t be, but that’s a conversation for another time. shanekroetsch.substack.com

For Clint, surviving the infection meant losing everything.   Escaping the Storm now available! Find relevant links in my bio or go to ShaneKroetsch.com for more! . . . #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

Please join me in welcoming The Seventh Terrace and the new Purgatorio anthology Noonday Demon as the March 2026 featured read for Frank’s Haunted Book Society! Follow Frank on Substack for updates and to join the subscriber-only chats - frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com

Into the Storm by Shane Kroetsch Find relevant links in my bio or go to ShaneKroetsch.com for more! #readindie #buyindie #reviewindie #loveindie #indiehorror

Join me for my chat with the Frank’s Haunted Book Society February 2026 featured author Konn Lavery! We talk about his creative life and his dark fantasy novel Crystal Moth Conspiracy! youtu.be/GpAUhV5HIw4 #supportindieauthors #supportindiecreators #horrorfiction #darkfiction #horrorreads

Today is the day! Welcome to a slightly dystopian but slightly familiar version of Alberta! Escaping the Storm is now available on Amazon (paperback and ebook) and Kobo - shanekroetsch.com/index.php/bo...

Join me for my chat with the Frank’s Haunted Book Society January 2026 featured author James Lurid! We talk about his creative life and his amazing novel Cold Keep Reprisal. www.youtube.com/@pencilonpap...

Escaping the Storm update. The cover is done. The manuscript is formatted, but still needs a quick proof before I upload and order a test copy. That may not happen until Monday, but I’ve learned to never say never. Stay tuned, kids. Here and at ShaneKroetsch.com, something I don’t share enough.

Please join me in welcoming our featured author for January 2026, James Lurid, and his novel, Cold Keep Reprisal!   Join the conversation on Substack (frankshauntedbooksociety.substack.com), and follow @poppubcreative on Instagram and Facebook. #readindiehorror #supportindieauthors

Happy New Year! I’ve been waiting for just this moment to post my latest flash fiction…

Shit Tickets - Shane Kroetsch

Daniel traversed a narrow path between clumps of dead, wild grass that led him around the back of the crooked farmhouse and out toward the tractor shed. The ancient poplar tree that grew on the border...

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Merry Christmas! Joyful Yuletide! Happy Holidays! Oh, and here’s hoping for a peaceful and abundant 2026 for all. From your friends Frank the Haunted Book Bike, Decoy the Skeleton, and Shane the Real Life Human Person (not pictured).

Happy whatever holiday you choose to observe, in whatever way you choose to observe it. I hope it is filled with kind moments and understanding for you, and for those you care about.

Join me for my chat with the Frank’s Haunted Book Society December 2025 featured author Marcus Hawke! We discuss his creative life, his life in general, and his amazing vampire tale set against the backdrop of New York City at Christmastime, You Can’t Take It With You. youtu.be/r-OLHMcyzl8?...

Love first. For yourself and others. Always. These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com #creativelife #supportindiecreators #supportindieauthors #redbubble #lovefirst

I like cats and dogs more than people, don’t you? These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com #tellyourcatisaidpspsps #housepanther #tellyourdogisaidhi #creativelife #supportindiecreators #redbubble #indiehorror

I love reading books, don’t you? These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com #ilovereading #creativelife #supportindiecreators #supportindieauthors #redbubble #unreliablenarrator #ilovebannedbooks #indiehorror

Got any old books? How about records? Bikes maybe? I like weird old things! These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com #creativelife #redbubble #booksky #vinyl #bikes

I like cats and dogs more than people. How about you? These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com

Maybe we’re only okay on the outside. Here are a few ways to share that with the world while supporting indie creators. These and over 60 other designs are currently available in the Pencil on Paper Redbubble store - poppubcreative.redbubble.com