What A Charming House
@whatacharminghouse.bsky.social
Neurodivergent hyperfocus on old houses, the gothic, folklore & art (disguised as a book account). All opinions are those of a house with rats in the attic. Don’t ask about the basement. #HousingIsAHumanRight www.WhatACharmingHouse.com
Let’s play a game called “What’s In A House?” Winners get a coveted haunted house emoji! So, without looking it up, what is a “muntin”? (Reveal in 24 hours) –An attic crossbeam at a 45° angle –A wooden support for a single pane of window glass –An antiquated rodent barrier made of lead
When the official society for one of your favorite writers gives your Bluesky ramblings props …
You Know I Really Am A Genius I'M A Genius
Alt: A little cartoon bug walks away and says I Really Am A Genius
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The Elizabeth Bowen Society@bowensociety.bsky.social · 3d agoWell said 🙌
Dr Saad having a sad because the Nobel Laureate is a woman who doesn't smile prettily enough for his liking
Quite pleased the Attic Editions of “What A Charming House” are selling well. Only 8 copies left with ribbon bookmark, tipped-on Polaroid, and bookplate — plus “Bless This Art House”, a book of house art. #Booksky #GothicFiction www.whatacharminghouse.com/buy-your-house
Delaware Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church - Buffalo, New York 📷 Nikon N90s / Quantaray 28-90mm zoom 🎞️ Kentmere Pan 400 🧪 HC110B 7.5m 20C catalog no. R0213-032 #photography #gothic
📷 Leica CL | 🎞️ Kentmere Pan 400 +2 . Home dev/scan . #leica #35mmPhotography #monochrome #streetphotography #believeinfilm
From the Archives — 2023 10 04-10 — Divination 10: helveticablanc.com/20231010-div... — #helveticablanc #wormsong #wormrote #divination
Anyone who has ever worked with photocopiers can tell you that they: 1. are malevolent 2. act with intent 3. display uncanny situational awareness 4. are pack hunters (swear at one, and they'll all turn on you) This doesn't mean they're alive, or conscious.
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There are many ways to keep people out of your home. This house decided to try two of them. Taken with a #Kodak Junior 620 and respooled TRI-X 120. #BelieveInFilm #Doorsday
I wish they would call these “dense fog” alerts what they are: Beautiful Weather Announcements #TheFogSquad
Alerts from NWS Seattle WA (UNOFFICIAL)@sea.nws-bot.us · 7d agoDense Fog Advisory issued October 8 at 9:17AM PDT until October 8 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA Additional Details Here. (1/3)
I took my books to my local bookstore and the manager was really surprised they were self published. A huge compliment. I had done some aftermarket customizations which you can read about on my blog or in thread. #Booksky #SelfPublishing #BookDesign www.whatacharminghouse.com/blog/1o8maut...
How you can customize your Ingram Spark book — What A Charming House – Gothic Short Stories of the Home
If you want print book distribution through bookstores and all the online retailers, Ingram Spark is your choice. That’s it. They have that monopoly. And while their spine alignment on dust jackets is...
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Yeah, well, if you're asking, "What A Charming House" came out on Monday. Sales have been good & I've been assembling & shipping out the Attic and Libris Editions. It's been exhausting work, but it's nice to see it start to haunt stores & mailboxes. www.whatacharminghouse.com #HorrorWritersChat
Eryn McCee@erynmccee.bsky.social · last wk.#HorrorWritersChat wow you guys never cease to thrill me with the stuff you're doing. I love seeing it. Here's your chance to promo. Yourselves, and others. Repost each other too. And if you've not done the chat yet? Put your book down, answer the questions, then come back and promo. It's the way.
Maybe a bit of the opposite. I'm working on a follow-up collection for "What A Charming House" that continue things that I planted in the first like: If the people with the Ouija board were prayed away Where the racist kitsch went If the church steeple was rebuilt #HorrorWritersChat
Eryn McCee@erynmccee.bsky.social · last wk.Last question, #HorrorWritersChat, and I'm keen to know what you're going to harvest. I do love a bit of foreshadowing myself. I think I glutted myself on Hardy in my teens. Ahem. Anyway. Over to you? And ten minutes to the outro. Promo incoming.
Dale first saw it growin' in his crops. Thought it were a weed, but it weren't, 'least not the kind we know. Naw, it was forked and red. He tried ta pull it, but it stuck in his hand, went up in him 'til his eyes shot all white and sick. It was drinkin' him, the land was then. #HorrorWritersChat
Eryn McCee@erynmccee.bsky.social · last wk.#Horrorwriterschat bods do love a good microprose prompt. Or if you don't, don't tell me. I don't want to hear it. Give it to me anyway. A nice harvesty one.
Well, we have the decay of the American West in 1895, and there's definitely an undead sort of ripening. So, a two-for in "Blood & Soot." #WritersHorrorChat
Eryn McCee@erynmccee.bsky.social · last wk.Q2, #HorrorWritersChat. We do like a good bloom. And a good decay. I think all my WIPs are currently hurtling towards their best before date so - sniff. I'll live vicariously through you.
Helllooo, spooky folks. I'm K.A. Hall. I write psychological gothic horror set in rural small town(s). The creepiest thing growing where it doesn't belong? A rose bush growing from out my mouth. You know, the really thorny kind that already has aphids attacking the buds #HorrorWritersChat
Eryn McCee@erynmccee.bsky.social · last wk.Good morning #HorrorWritersChat. It probably isn't for any of you, but who knows in this upside down world. Right? Anyway did you know today is National Pumpkin Seed Day? Neither did I. But then Samhain is looming. Maybe the pumpkin seeds wanted to get all hipster. Do your thing. No links. Later.
Why, yes, Winslow, putting a book out is exhausting. You stay there while I pack orders. #CatsOfBluesky
If you're looking for an online community for horror writers to chat about craft and creativity, check out #HorrorWritersChat Co-Hosts: @erynmccee.bsky.social @greethewriter.bsky.social @marywyrd.bsky.social Guest Hosts: There's a spreadsheet ☺️ #HorrorSky #AmWriting
Honored to have this blurb on “What A Charming House” from Prof. Cindy Wenstein: " ... a tender reflection on the relationships forged in the houses where people live, love, leave, and die ... “ Cindy writes on dementia and Poe, both big parts of this book. #Booksky www.whatacharminghouse.com
As a very fortunate advance reader, I cannot recommend this gorgeous book enough! I promise that every story will haunt you in the best possible way 🖤 Support an artist who believes only in human intelligence and that housing is a human right. (20% of proceeds go to housing nonprofits) #Booksky
What A Charming House@whatacharminghouse.bsky.social · last wk.The House of your dreams is waiting for you. "What A Charming House: 24 Gothic Tales of the Home" is available today in Attic & Libris Editions, along with ebooks & the Standard Hardcover. So, please, come on over. The ghosts are expecting you. #BookSky #GothicHorror www.whatacharminghouse.com
The House of your dreams is waiting for you. "What A Charming House: 24 Gothic Tales of the Home" is available today in Attic & Libris Editions, along with ebooks & the Standard Hardcover. So, please, come on over. The ghosts are expecting you. #BookSky #GothicHorror www.whatacharminghouse.com
It is the start of Banned Books Week and as such it's an EXCELLLLENT moment to donate to @authorsabb.bsky.social. We are laser focused on tbe single issue of fighting book bans. It's hard work, and we've done it with all volunteers for about 3 years-- and now we finally have a program manager.
“Sometimes a vampire is just a vampire”—said no Gothic scholar, ever.
Every city with any remote claim to an artistic scene should be offering this. Way to go, NYC.
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani@mayor.nyc.gov · 2w agoCalling all NYC artists — painters, filmmakers, poets, musicians and more! Did you know our city provides grants to support your work every year? And this year, we're DOUBLING the amount — from $5,000 up to $10,000 per artist! Deadlines are approaching fast — apply today at nyc.gov/artistgrants.
Them: I made this computer program designed to scrape everybody’s writing, voices, and images Us: wow, sounds violent Them: how dare you, we used a very neutral word on purpose Us:…. Them: scraaaaaaaaape
"Then they all crowded round her once more, while the Dodo solemnly presented the thimble, saying 'We beg your acceptance of this elegant thimble;' and, when it had finished this short speech, they all cheered."
