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Darkness 102:
Lessons Were Learned

The follow up to Darkness 101 is coming!

Featuring some of the spookiest voices in indie horror, this new collection of 102 bite-sized pieces of terror goes on sale September 1st, 2025.

Includes two original works of flash fiction by Ashley Huyge.

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I had an absolutely wonderful time Tuesday night at the Los Angeles book launch for The End Of The World As We Know It.

@skylightbooks hosted an amazing night in conversation with some of the contributors of this new anthology of stories set in the world of Stephen King’s The Stand. Such a treat to listen to @sarahlangan @catward66 @actualdavidjschow @tananarivedue @theaubry1 talk about their love of Stephen King and his works, their processes as writers, and how they balance writing and life. They couldn’t have been more warm, kind, and funny! @actualdavidjschow even brought (AMAZING!) chocolate chip cookies!

But my favorite part of the night was sharing it with my cutie pie husband, Sam. I started to feel a little run down and tired midway through the day and almost didn’t go. When I told him I was thinking I might stay home he rearranged his night to drive me there, sit beside me during the event, and eat chicken nuggets together on the drive home. What a hero!

#writersofinstagram #datenight #horrorwriters #stephenking #theendoftheworldasweknowit #thestand #booklaunch #indiebookstores

I had an absolutely wonderful time Tuesday night at the Los Angeles book launch for The End Of The World As We Know It.

@skylightbooks hosted an amazing night in conversation with some of the contributors of this new anthology of stories set in the world of Stephen King’s The Stand. Such a treat to listen to @sarahlangan @catward66 @actualdavidjschow @tananarivedue @theaubry1 talk about their love of Stephen King and his works, their processes as writers, and how they balance writing and life. They couldn’t have been more warm, kind, and funny! @actualdavidjschow even brought (AMAZING!) chocolate chip cookies!

But my favorite part of the night was sharing it with my cutie pie husband, Sam. I started to feel a little run down and tired midway through the day and almost didn’t go. When I told him I was thinking I might stay home he rearranged his night to drive me there, sit beside me during the event, and eat chicken nuggets together on the drive home. What a hero!

#writersofinstagram #datenight #horrorwriters #stephenking #theendoftheworldasweknowit #thestand #booklaunch #indiebookstores

Cover Story by Susan Rigetti

After “Tell Them You Lied,” I was ready for something fun and “Cover Story” did not disappoint!

This epistolary story is The Devil Wears Prada meets con artist Anna Delvey. If you need a surprising, absorbing, good time it’s here!

#whattoreadnext #conartists #epistolary #bookstagram

Cover Story by Susan Rigetti

After “Tell Them You Lied,” I was ready for something fun and “Cover Story” did not disappoint!

This epistolary story is The Devil Wears Prada meets con artist Anna Delvey. If you need a surprising, absorbing, good time it’s here!

#whattoreadnext #conartists #epistolary #bookstagram

So, we’re blonde now.

And I spent the day pitching some lovely agents. Received some lovely requests to submit pages and a couple FULL MANUSCRIPT requests.

Now I have to get back to the new novel draft I’m working on.

#horrorwriters #writersofinstagram #writersofinstagram #literaryagentpitches #horrornovel

So, we’re blonde now.

And I spent the day pitching some lovely agents. Received some lovely requests to submit pages and a couple FULL MANUSCRIPT requests.

Now I have to get back to the new novel draft I’m working on.

#horrorwriters #writersofinstagram #writersofinstagram #literaryagentpitches #horrornovel

It’s important to hydrate after a workout. Am I doing this right? #workingout #gymworkout #wednesdaywine

It’s important to hydrate after a workout. Am I doing this right? #workingout #gymworkout #wednesdaywine

I have a short story coming out this year and I just got off a call with an amazing editor. Somehow, working out is my reward. Truthfully, I don’t mind working out. And I’m really excited for my short story! More details to come as they’re available! #writer #horrorwriter #writersofinstagram #shortstories #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #writingcommunity #writingcommunityofinstagram #editorsarethebest

I have a short story coming out this year and I just got off a call with an amazing editor. Somehow, working out is my reward. Truthfully, I don’t mind working out. And I’m really excited for my short story! More details to come as they’re available! #writer #horrorwriter #writersofinstagram #shortstories #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #writingcommunity #writingcommunityofinstagram #editorsarethebest

Tell Them You Lied by @laura.leffler

Artists fighting to find their place in the art world, toxic friendships, cruel pranks, and unreliable truths. Such a dramatic and compelling story.

I’ve been subscribed to Laura Leffler’s substack for a while now as she prepared to release her debut novel and I’m so excited to finally see it out in the world!

As a writer, it’s been such a treat to see behind the scenes. She shares her journey to representation, the editing process, the ins-and-outs of publicity, and life. Writing involves so much solitary dedication, it feels a little less lonely to follow her experience. If I could offer writes three pieces of advice they would be to read her debut novel, subscribe to her substack, and keep writing.

#writingandreading #debutnovels #thrillerbooks #domesticthrillerbooks #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #whattoreadnext

Tell Them You Lied by @laura.leffler

Artists fighting to find their place in the art world, toxic friendships, cruel pranks, and unreliable truths. Such a dramatic and compelling story.

I’ve been subscribed to Laura Leffler’s substack for a while now as she prepared to release her debut novel and I’m so excited to finally see it out in the world!

As a writer, it’s been such a treat to see behind the scenes. She shares her journey to representation, the editing process, the ins-and-outs of publicity, and life. Writing involves so much solitary dedication, it feels a little less lonely to follow her experience. If I could offer writes three pieces of advice they would be to read her debut novel, subscribe to her substack, and keep writing.

#writingandreading #debutnovels #thrillerbooks #domesticthrillerbooks #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #whattoreadnext

Life finds a way. #jurassicpark #hollywoodbowl #datenight❤️

Life finds a way. #jurassicpark #hollywoodbowl #datenight❤️

🩸 Pre-Orders Now Open: Darkness 102 a New Horror Anthology from Collective Tales Publishing Featuring Two of my Chilling Tales! 🩸

Get ready to lose sleep— Darkeness 102: Advanced Lessons Were Learned is now available for pre-order! This spine-tingling collection of horror flash fiction includes two of my original flash fiction pieces.
Don’t miss your chance to be among the first to descend into the shadows. Secure your copy now... if you dare.

Link in Bio.

#horroranthology #collectivetalespublishing #horrorwriters #horrorwritersofinstagram #horrorwritersassociation #writerscommunity #writersoﬁnstagram #anthology @ctpfiction

🩸 Pre-Orders Now Open: Darkness 102 a New Horror Anthology from Collective Tales Publishing Featuring Two of my Chilling Tales! 🩸

Get ready to lose sleep— Darkeness 102: Advanced Lessons Were Learned is now available for pre-order! This spine-tingling collection of horror flash fiction includes two of my original flash fiction pieces.
Don’t miss your chance to be among the first to descend into the shadows. Secure your copy now... if you dare.

Link in Bio.

#horroranthology #collectivetalespublishing #horrorwriters #horrorwritersofinstagram #horrorwritersassociation #writerscommunity #writersoﬁnstagram #anthology @ctpfiction

A little adventure to visit some rare books.

#reader #readersofinstagram #rarebooks #antiquebookshop @whitmorerarebooks

A little adventure to visit some rare books.

#reader #readersofinstagram #rarebooks #antiquebookshop @whitmorerarebooks

Apples with homemade caramel sauce.
Eat your heart out. #fromscratchkitchen #desserts #caramelsauce

Apples with homemade caramel sauce.
Eat your heart out. #fromscratchkitchen #desserts #caramelsauce

The World According to Joan Didion by @msladyevelyn

This was my introduction to Joan Didion. I was called for jury duty and decided to pick this up for all the waiting and I loved it!

Joan lived such an amazing life. This book is such a detailed and intimate invitation to go back in time and join her.

#joandidion #biography #whattoreadnext #books #didion #reading #joandidionforever #theworldaccordingtojoandidion

The World According to Joan Didion by @msladyevelyn

This was my introduction to Joan Didion. I was called for jury duty and decided to pick this up for all the waiting and I loved it!

Joan lived such an amazing life. This book is such a detailed and intimate invitation to go back in time and join her.

#joandidion #biography #whattoreadnext #books #didion #reading #joandidionforever #theworldaccordingtojoandidion

#halloweeniscoming #anthropologie #writingonasaturday #horrorwriter #horrorwritersassociation @anthropologie

#halloweeniscoming #anthropologie #writingonasaturday #horrorwriter #horrorwritersassociation @anthropologie

The Lost House by @melissalarsenauthor

When an investigative podcast host invites Agnes to speak on the forty-year-old unsolved murder of her grandmother, she jumps at the chance to clear the prime suspect: her grandfather.

She travels from her home in California all the way to her father’s childhood home in Iceland to meet podcaster Nora Carver and see the abandoned family home. But she arrives to news of a new tragedy. A local girl has gone missing after a night of partying in the abandoned house.

Agnes fights the unrelenting Icelandic snow, recent heartbreak, and her own secret battles as she seeks answers to the past and the missing girl in the present.

It’s been so hot lately, this exciting thriller in the Icelandic snow was everything I hoped it would be. Trekking through the snow with Agnes while she tries to solve her family’s tragic mystery and find the missing girl was the perfect way to beat the heat.

#thriller #mystery #iceland #readingrecommendations #whattoreadnext @minotaur_books

The Lost House by @melissalarsenauthor

When an investigative podcast host invites Agnes to speak on the forty-year-old unsolved murder of her grandmother, she jumps at the chance to clear the prime suspect: her grandfather.

She travels from her home in California all the way to her father’s childhood home in Iceland to meet podcaster Nora Carver and see the abandoned family home. But she arrives to news of a new tragedy. A local girl has gone missing after a night of partying in the abandoned house.

Agnes fights the unrelenting Icelandic snow, recent heartbreak, and her own secret battles as she seeks answers to the past and the missing girl in the present.

It’s been so hot lately, this exciting thriller in the Icelandic snow was everything I hoped it would be. Trekking through the snow with Agnes while she tries to solve her family’s tragic mystery and find the missing girl was the perfect way to beat the heat.

#thriller #mystery #iceland #readingrecommendations #whattoreadnext @minotaur_books

Just me. Zoning out. Trying to figure out how much blood a person could lose without dying. Please doing judge my browser history. I promise I’m researching for a story and not planning to do crimes.

#writing #horrorwriters #horrorwritersassociation #writingcommunityofinstagram

Just me. Zoning out. Trying to figure out how much blood a person could lose without dying. Please doing judge my browser history. I promise I’m researching for a story and not planning to do crimes.

#writing #horrorwriters #horrorwritersassociation #writingcommunityofinstagram

Seriously though, if my computer died tomorrow I’d have everything I needed to swap her out. Use whatever method you like. Google drive. SSD. Email your work to yourself. But don’t lose your work. #writing #writingcommunity #backyourworkup #horrorwriter #horrorwritersassociation

Seriously though, if my computer died tomorrow I’d have everything I needed to swap her out. Use whatever method you like. Google drive. SSD. Email your work to yourself. But don’t lose your work. #writing #writingcommunity #backyourworkup #horrorwriter #horrorwritersassociation

Disgraced Return of Kap’s Needle by @renanbernardo02

When a failed mission to bring settlers from earth to a new world, the crew begins their return journey to the planet they tried to escape. But with oxygen running out, Reva is tasked with balancing the crew’s work hours against who gets to breathe.

Reva’s been secretly erasing her son’s debt, gifting him the air he owes. How long will she be able to continue protecting her son? Will they make it back to earth? And how will the captain’s corruption threaten to reveal her secrets?

I bought two copies of this one. I’ve already finished it, but my gentleman-fellow isn’t far behind. I love a good sci-fi adventure. So much drama. Such high stakes. The opening chapter gave me the same thrill as watching “Alien: Covenant.”

Looking for a fun, quick, dramatic story in space? Here it is.

#horrorwriters #scifi #whattoreadnext #readingrecommendations #scifibooks @dark_matter_magazine

Disgraced Return of Kap’s Needle by @renanbernardo02

When a failed mission to bring settlers from earth to a new world, the crew begins their return journey to the planet they tried to escape. But with oxygen running out, Reva is tasked with balancing the crew’s work hours against who gets to breathe.

Reva’s been secretly erasing her son’s debt, gifting him the air he owes. How long will she be able to continue protecting her son? Will they make it back to earth? And how will the captain’s corruption threaten to reveal her secrets?

I bought two copies of this one. I’ve already finished it, but my gentleman-fellow isn’t far behind. I love a good sci-fi adventure. So much drama. Such high stakes. The opening chapter gave me the same thrill as watching “Alien: Covenant.”

Looking for a fun, quick, dramatic story in space? Here it is.

#horrorwriters #scifi #whattoreadnext #readingrecommendations #scifibooks @dark_matter_magazine

A little coffee. And a few more words. #writingcommunityofinstagram ##WIP #horrorwriter #discoverydraft #newnovel

A little coffee. And a few more words. #writingcommunityofinstagram ##WIP #horrorwriter #discoverydraft #newnovel

The Enigma of Room 622 by @joeldicker

The best part of this book was reading it alongside my gentleman-fellow.

During the pandemic, date ideas were scarce and I was delighted when he suggested that we start buying books to read together. Books aren’t his passion, but our two-person bookclub became the highlight of our nightmare quarantine.

Our first book was The Shining.

Every Monday, we’d sit down at the table with mozzerella sticks and wine and talk about the book. And we got to end of our first book and picked another.

We’re not in a terrifying hellscape pandemic anymore, but the tradition lives on. We still pick books together, buy two copies, and sometimes we eat mozzarella sticks while we talk about them.

He’s my favorite person. I’m so glad we get to hang out.

#books #whattoread #twopersonbookclub #dateideas

The Enigma of Room 622 by @joeldicker

The best part of this book was reading it alongside my gentleman-fellow.

During the pandemic, date ideas were scarce and I was delighted when he suggested that we start buying books to read together. Books aren’t his passion, but our two-person bookclub became the highlight of our nightmare quarantine.

Our first book was The Shining.

Every Monday, we’d sit down at the table with mozzerella sticks and wine and talk about the book. And we got to end of our first book and picked another.

We’re not in a terrifying hellscape pandemic anymore, but the tradition lives on. We still pick books together, buy two copies, and sometimes we eat mozzarella sticks while we talk about them.

He’s my favorite person. I’m so glad we get to hang out.

#books #whattoread #twopersonbookclub #dateideas

My focus is wildly stronger when I write with someone. Writing along with @christyannejones is really helping me power through this discovery draft.

#horrorwriters #writing #writingonasaturday #hittingthatwordcount #wordcountgoals #writingcommunityofinstagram #writinganovel #thefirstdeaftisalwaysamess

My focus is wildly stronger when I write with someone. Writing along with @christyannejones is really helping me power through this discovery draft.

#horrorwriters #writing #writingonasaturday #hittingthatwordcount #wordcountgoals #writingcommunityofinstagram #writinganovel #thefirstdeaftisalwaysamess

I was so confident. Then I shattered a Pyrex dish.

I had to ask myself, “How badly do you want bread?”

I wanted it. And I wanted the oven to know who was boss. I picked up every shard of glass while listening to @goldengirlsdeepdive and then I gave it another go.

And the bread was worth. A little dramatic getting here, but worth it.

#bread #almostfail #thankyouforbeingafriend #bakersofinstagram

I was so confident. Then I shattered a Pyrex dish.

I had to ask myself, “How badly do you want bread?”

I wanted it. And I wanted the oven to know who was boss. I picked up every shard of glass while listening to @goldengirlsdeepdive and then I gave it another go.

And the bread was worth. A little dramatic getting here, but worth it.

#bread #almostfail #thankyouforbeingafriend #bakersofinstagram

Gazing out the window, wishing I had an ice cream sandwich.

Oh, and drafting the next chunk of a novel. 12197 words down, 72803 to go. This discovery draft is going pretty well. It’s got its problems, but don’t we all? I’m just figuring out what this story is, what her big plot points look like, and what plot holes I’m going to fix in the next draft.

Jumping into my word goal for the day. And then I’ll probably have an ice cream sandwich.

#horrorwriters #sundayisforwriting #writingandreading #writersofinstagram #wip #discoverydraft #writingcommunity

Gazing out the window, wishing I had an ice cream sandwich.

Oh, and drafting the next chunk of a novel. 12197 words down, 72803 to go. This discovery draft is going pretty well. It’s got its problems, but don’t we all? I’m just figuring out what this story is, what her big plot points look like, and what plot holes I’m going to fix in the next draft.

Jumping into my word goal for the day. And then I’ll probably have an ice cream sandwich.

#horrorwriters #sundayisforwriting #writingandreading #writersofinstagram #wip #discoverydraft #writingcommunity

Little Eve by @catward66

“A great day is upon us. He is coming. The world will be washed away.”

A nature cult. A ceremony with deadly endings. How did one girl survive?

Set in the early 1900s in Scotland, this gorgeous, terrifying, atmospheric read was everything I wanted it to be. I found Catriona Ward via Sundial, so now I’ll read anything she writes.

#writingcommunity #readingcommunity #whattoreadnext📚

Little Eve by @catward66

“A great day is upon us. He is coming. The world will be washed away.”

A nature cult. A ceremony with deadly endings. How did one girl survive?

Set in the early 1900s in Scotland, this gorgeous, terrifying, atmospheric read was everything I wanted it to be. I found Catriona Ward via Sundial, so now I’ll read anything she writes.

#writingcommunity #readingcommunity #whattoreadnext📚

Mid-morning writing break. Gotta hit that word count. #writersofinstagram #horrorwritersofinstagram #writingcommunity #wip

Mid-morning writing break. Gotta hit that word count. #writersofinstagram #horrorwritersofinstagram #writingcommunity #wip

This little guy is my favorite photobomber. #catsofinstagram #writingbuddy #photobomber

This little guy is my favorite photobomber. #catsofinstagram #writingbuddy #photobomber

Oh, hello, new WIP.

This is the discovery draft. She’ll be a little bumpy. And sometimes it’ll just say “MAKE THIS BETTER LATER,” but it’s fun to start something new.

I’ve learned so much writing my first novel and querying. I’ve still got a few queries out there, and a couple agents reviewing requested pages, but I’m excited to keep writing.

#horrorwriters #horrorwriterassociation #writingcommunityofinstagram #writersofinstagram #urbanlegendhorror #writingwip #firstdraft

Oh, hello, new WIP.

This is the discovery draft. She’ll be a little bumpy. And sometimes it’ll just say “MAKE THIS BETTER LATER,” but it’s fun to start something new.

I’ve learned so much writing my first novel and querying. I’ve still got a few queries out there, and a couple agents reviewing requested pages, but I’m excited to keep writing.

#horrorwriters #horrorwriterassociation #writingcommunityofinstagram #writersofinstagram #urbanlegendhorror #writingwip #firstdraft

Taking a little break from beta reading to watch Grey’s Anatomy and wire wrap some jewelry.

I love getting to read of other writers. Right now I’ve got about 100 pages of my friend’s fantasy/romantacy novel to finish reading and marking up the manuscript with feedback, but right now it’s time for a break.

I started making jewelry in middle school and wire wrapping links and beads is one of my favorite creative practices. It’s slow, intentional, and meditative. And pretty. Very very pretty.

#craftersgonnacraft #jewelrymakersofinstagram #writerswhocraft #writerswhobetaread #betareaders #writingcommunity

Taking a little break from beta reading to watch Grey’s Anatomy and wire wrap some jewelry.

I love getting to read of other writers. Right now I’ve got about 100 pages of my friend’s fantasy/romantacy novel to finish reading and marking up the manuscript with feedback, but right now it’s time for a break.

I started making jewelry in middle school and wire wrapping links and beads is one of my favorite creative practices. It’s slow, intentional, and meditative. And pretty. Very very pretty.

#craftersgonnacraft #jewelrymakersofinstagram #writerswhocraft #writerswhobetaread #betareaders #writingcommunity

At the Writing Conference of Los Angeles! I’m caffeinated, rested, and making friends! #writingconference #writersofinstagram #writingcommunityofinstagram #writersirl #horrorwriter #horrorwritersofinstagram

At the Writing Conference of Los Angeles! I’m caffeinated, rested, and making friends! #writingconference #writersofinstagram #writingcommunityofinstagram #writersirl #horrorwriter #horrorwritersofinstagram

Just in case anyone needs a happy cat. #happycat #purrrrrr #cats_of_instagram

Just in case anyone needs a happy cat. #happycat #purrrrrr #cats_of_instagram

Knock Knock, Open Wide by @neilsharpson

When the door between the known and unknown opens, it can never close again.

When new college student, Betty, falls in love with fellow drama club member Ashling, she never imagined the generational trauma they’d have to overcome or the secret that’s been stealing children for decades.

This exciting read pulled together so many incredible elements: dual POV, tying the past and present together, LGBTQ+ representation, Celtic goddesses, and lovely writing. An eerie blend of horror and Celtic myth, this was a terrifying and original read.

#writingcommunity #readingcommunity #horrorbooks #horrorbooksofinstagram #horrorwritersofinstagram #whattoreadnext

Knock Knock, Open Wide by @neilsharpson

When the door between the known and unknown opens, it can never close again.

When new college student, Betty, falls in love with fellow drama club member Ashling, she never imagined the generational trauma they’d have to overcome or the secret that’s been stealing children for decades.

This exciting read pulled together so many incredible elements: dual POV, tying the past and present together, LGBTQ+ representation, Celtic goddesses, and lovely writing. An eerie blend of horror and Celtic myth, this was a terrifying and original read.

#writingcommunity #readingcommunity #horrorbooks #horrorbooksofinstagram #horrorwritersofinstagram #whattoreadnext

It’s a beautiful day outside. It’s also a beautiful day inside.

#writingcommunity #writingandreading #sundayisforwriting #horrorwriters #wip #writinggoals

It’s a beautiful day outside. It’s also a beautiful day inside.

#writingcommunity #writingandreading #sundayisforwriting #horrorwriters #wip #writinggoals

Hidden Pictures by @jasonrekulak

Fresh out of rehab, Mallory Quinn is hired as the Maxwell’s live-in nanny for their five year old son, Teddy. It’s the prefect job for a young woman getting back on her feet until Teddy’s unusual, and possibly supernatural, drawings reveal a murder from the point of view of the victim.

Mallory takes it upon herself to investigate, but as she grows dangerously close to the truth she jeopardizes her job, Teddy’s safety, and her own life.

This was such a high stakes, terrifying read!

I got about 1/3 through and told my husband he was next.

Not as a threat. I just knew he needed to read it after me.

Spoiler Alert: He loved it.

#writingcommunity #readingcommunity #whattoreadnext📚

Hidden Pictures by @jasonrekulak

Fresh out of rehab, Mallory Quinn is hired as the Maxwell’s live-in nanny for their five year old son, Teddy. It’s the prefect job for a young woman getting back on her feet until Teddy’s unusual, and possibly supernatural, drawings reveal a murder from the point of view of the victim.

Mallory takes it upon herself to investigate, but as she grows dangerously close to the truth she jeopardizes her job, Teddy’s safety, and her own life.

This was such a high stakes, terrifying read!

I got about 1/3 through and told my husband he was next.

Not as a threat. I just knew he needed to read it after me.

Spoiler Alert: He loved it.

#writingcommunity #readingcommunity #whattoreadnext📚

I’m beta reading a friend’s novel. These are my favorite comments to leave!
#writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writerssupportingwriters #betareaders #writingfriends #horrorwriter #horrorwritersofinstagram

I’m beta reading a friend’s novel. These are my favorite comments to leave!
#writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writerssupportingwriters #betareaders #writingfriends #horrorwriter #horrorwritersofinstagram

This is my year of ice cream. Mocha toffee with fudge swirls. #writerswhoeat #icecream #icecreammaker

This is my year of ice cream. Mocha toffee with fudge swirls. #writerswhoeat #icecream #icecreammaker

The Paris Apartment by @lucyfoleyauthor

When Jess leaves her crappy job to stay with her journalist half-brother Ben, she couldn’t have known that their last phone call would literally be their last.

When she arrives at his Paris apartment, Ben is missing, and it’s up to her to uncover the dark story he tried to bring to light. And hopefully, find Ben.

Mysteries, secrets, complicated family dynamics, and Paris. Lots of fun!

#theparisapartment #lucyfoleyauthor #lucyfoleytheparisapartment #williammorrowpublishing #williammorrowpaperback #thrillerbooks #psychologicalthrillerbook #suspensebooks

The Paris Apartment by @lucyfoleyauthor

When Jess leaves her crappy job to stay with her journalist half-brother Ben, she couldn’t have known that their last phone call would literally be their last.

When she arrives at his Paris apartment, Ben is missing, and it’s up to her to uncover the dark story he tried to bring to light. And hopefully, find Ben.

Mysteries, secrets, complicated family dynamics, and Paris. Lots of fun!

#theparisapartment #lucyfoleyauthor #lucyfoleytheparisapartment #williammorrowpublishing #williammorrowpaperback #thrillerbooks #psychologicalthrillerbook #suspensebooks

Having a few days between jobs has been delicious.

I slept in. Then I made breakfast. Then I took an indoor walk on my treadmill while watching Brandon Sanderson’s introductory lecture for writing sci-fi and fantasy.

He’s absolutely delightful! Funny, smart, approachable, and he peppers his lecture with advice, observations, and personal stories.

#writingcommunity #amwriting #inthemagicdark #horrorwriter #writinglectures #alwayslearningalwaysgrowing @brandsanderson

Having a few days between jobs has been delicious.

I slept in. Then I made breakfast. Then I took an indoor walk on my treadmill while watching Brandon Sanderson’s introductory lecture for writing sci-fi and fantasy.

He’s absolutely delightful! Funny, smart, approachable, and he peppers his lecture with advice, observations, and personal stories.

#writingcommunity #amwriting #inthemagicdark #horrorwriter #writinglectures #alwayslearningalwaysgrowing @brandsanderson

I’m in that magical dark place between what was and what will be.

Last week I left a job that took care of me for three years. I’m preparing for a new opportunity, but parting with such a clever and good-natured group of people was bittersweet.

Today I took the time to reflect on everything I learned and all the possibilities I have to look forward to. I also refreshed my writing space.

Part of the next chapter includes refocusing on my writing and querying, and that’s exciting. I’ve got some agent pitch meetings coming up so today I’m reacquainting myself with my plot points, themes, character arcs, and comp titles. Today is for refreshing.

#writingcommunity #writingdeskreset #pitchready #horrorwriter #magicdark

I’m in that magical dark place between what was and what will be.

Last week I left a job that took care of me for three years. I’m preparing for a new opportunity, but parting with such a clever and good-natured group of people was bittersweet.

Today I took the time to reflect on everything I learned and all the possibilities I have to look forward to. I also refreshed my writing space.

Part of the next chapter includes refocusing on my writing and querying, and that’s exciting. I’ve got some agent pitch meetings coming up so today I’m reacquainting myself with my plot points, themes, character arcs, and comp titles. Today is for refreshing.

#writingcommunity #writingdeskreset #pitchready #horrorwriter #magicdark

I need to celebrate every little win and there’s more to celebrate when I break a big goal into smaller bits.

I have 17 chapters to review and making a color-in tracker in Canva is one of my favorite ways to stay on task.

#writingcommunity #saturdaysareforwriting #horrorwriter #wip #writersofinstagram #horrorwritersassociation #colorintracker

I need to celebrate every little win and there’s more to celebrate when I break a big goal into smaller bits.

I have 17 chapters to review and making a color-in tracker in Canva is one of my favorite ways to stay on task.

#writingcommunity #saturdaysareforwriting #horrorwriter #wip #writersofinstagram #horrorwritersassociation #colorintracker

The Bandit Queens by @parinishroff has been the perfect read for me. I really needed an empowering, imperfect, and strong cast of women fighting injustice using the few resources they had available.

Geeta not fighting the rumors about her murdered husband are the epitome of “Let them.” Her struggle to trust, fight, and live is a reminder to take care of ourselves and the people we care about.

I’m frustrated with everything going on in the world right now. Frustrated and a little scared. This book gave me a little bit of hope.

#writingandreading #readingrecommendations #fiction #bookstagram

The Bandit Queens by @parinishroff has been the perfect read for me. I really needed an empowering, imperfect, and strong cast of women fighting injustice using the few resources they had available.

Geeta not fighting the rumors about her murdered husband are the epitome of “Let them.” Her struggle to trust, fight, and live is a reminder to take care of ourselves and the people we care about.

I’m frustrated with everything going on in the world right now. Frustrated and a little scared. This book gave me a little bit of hope.

#writingandreading #readingrecommendations #fiction #bookstagram

My fabulous husband bought me flowers, but it looks like I have to share. Roses are Astro’s favorite food. happy Valentine’s Day! #valentinesday #stupidcat

My fabulous husband bought me flowers, but it looks like I have to share. Roses are Astro’s favorite food. happy Valentine’s Day! #valentinesday #stupidcat

Darkness 101: Lessons Were Learned is available to listen to through Audible!

I’m so grateful to be a part of this dark flash fiction anthology, and I’m so excited to see it grown from print and ebook to audiobook.

Special thanks to @jonathanreddochauthor and @elizabethsuggsauthor of @ctpfiction for all their hard work bringing these stories together.

#horrorwriter #writingcommunity #horrorwritersassociaction #horroraudiobooks #flashfiction #anthology

Darkness 101: Lessons Were Learned is available to listen to through Audible!

I’m so grateful to be a part of this dark flash fiction anthology, and I’m so excited to see it grown from print and ebook to audiobook.

Special thanks to @jonathanreddochauthor and @elizabethsuggsauthor of @ctpfiction for all their hard work bringing these stories together.

#horrorwriter #writingcommunity #horrorwritersassociaction #horroraudiobooks #flashfiction #anthology

New notebooks. I’m the worst at keeping track of my notes. At least, I was. I finally treated myself to a leather notebook portfolio. I can keep my thoughts organized by notebook now, I’ve got three of them! And I’ve got a place for a good pen, and bits of inspiration tucked in the pockets. I’m already writing more. Game changer.
#writing #writersnotes #notebooks #notebookportfolio #writerstoolbox #horrorwriter #horrorwritersofinstagram #horrorwritersassociation

New notebooks. I’m the worst at keeping track of my notes. At least, I was. I finally treated myself to a leather notebook portfolio. I can keep my thoughts organized by notebook now, I’ve got three of them! And I’ve got a place for a good pen, and bits of inspiration tucked in the pockets. I’m already writing more. Game changer.
#writing #writersnotes #notebooks #notebookportfolio #writerstoolbox #horrorwriter #horrorwritersofinstagram #horrorwritersassociation

Divination. It’s what’s for dinner.

#tarot #tarotcards #tarotcardsdaily #girldinner #autocorrectfail

Divination. It’s what’s for dinner.

#tarot #tarotcards #tarotcardsdaily #girldinner #autocorrectfail

Getting a story ready for my Horror Writers Association mentor!

Working together keeps me accountable to my writing goals. Just knowing that someone is waiting to read my work is a huge boost to my productivity, creativity, and coffee intake.

@thehorrorwritersassociation

#horrorwriter #horrorwritersassociation #shortstories #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #wipwednesday

Getting a story ready for my Horror Writers Association mentor!

Working together keeps me accountable to my writing goals. Just knowing that someone is waiting to read my work is a huge boost to my productivity, creativity, and coffee intake.

@thehorrorwritersassociation

#horrorwriter #horrorwritersassociation #shortstories #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #wipwednesday

Mug of the day.

#horrorwritersassociation #poweredbycaffeine #wordcountgoals #horrorwriters #writersofinstagram #eatdrinkandbescary🎃👻

Mug of the day.

#horrorwritersassociation #poweredbycaffeine #wordcountgoals #horrorwriters #writersofinstagram #eatdrinkandbescary🎃👻

The Bone Weaver’s Orchard by Sarah Read

Kicked off my 2025 reading with this terrifying Bram Stoker Award Winner! When boys go missing from the Old Cross School for Boys students are told they’ve run away, but Charlie believes differently. He’s seen a grey, shrouded figure shuffling through the dormitory halls at night and is suspicious of the school’s coverup.

Charlie takes it upon himself to unravel the school’s mysterious past and recover the missing boys.

Full of gothic ambiance, unlikely friendships, and entomology, (I do love me some bugs!), this was my Christmas read for the airplane. I couldn’t have picked a better book to ring in the new year.

@inkwellmonster
#hwa #horrorbooks #bramstokerawardwinner #readerswhowrite #boneweaversorchard #readingrecommendations #2025readinggoals

The Bone Weaver’s Orchard by Sarah Read

Kicked off my 2025 reading with this terrifying Bram Stoker Award Winner! When boys go missing from the Old Cross School for Boys students are told they’ve run away, but Charlie believes differently. He’s seen a grey, shrouded figure shuffling through the dormitory halls at night and is suspicious of the school’s coverup.

Charlie takes it upon himself to unravel the school’s mysterious past and recover the missing boys.

Full of gothic ambiance, unlikely friendships, and entomology, (I do love me some bugs!), this was my Christmas read for the airplane. I couldn’t have picked a better book to ring in the new year.

@inkwellmonster
#hwa #horrorbooks #bramstokerawardwinner #readerswhowrite #boneweaversorchard #readingrecommendations #2025readinggoals

I got into this round for the Horror Writers Association Mentorship Program!

I’ve been assigned an amazing mentor who will be working with me to level up my short story game. The next four months will be a lot of fun! I’m so excited and grateful to the HWA for this opportunity.

#shortstories #hwa #horrorwritersofinstagram #horrorwritersassociation #writersofinstagram #mentorshipprogram #horrorstories @thehorrorwritersassociation

I got into this round for the Horror Writers Association Mentorship Program!

I’ve been assigned an amazing mentor who will be working with me to level up my short story game. The next four months will be a lot of fun! I’m so excited and grateful to the HWA for this opportunity.

#shortstories #hwa #horrorwritersofinstagram #horrorwritersassociation #writersofinstagram #mentorshipprogram #horrorstories @thehorrorwritersassociation

New short story in the works.

#shortstories #writersofinstagram #horrorwritersassociation #wordcountgoals #horrorwriters #2025goals

New short story in the works.

#shortstories #writersofinstagram #horrorwritersassociation #wordcountgoals #horrorwriters #2025goals

This has been such a great writing year. I’ve learned, grown, and made new friends.

Thank you to every beta reader, writing buddy, HWA folks. Ya’ll are the best.

#yearend #horrorwritersassociation #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #horrorwritersofinstagram #queryinglitagents #writingwrapup @thehorrorwritersassociation

This has been such a great writing year. I’ve learned, grown, and made new friends.

Thank you to every beta reader, writing buddy, HWA folks. Ya’ll are the best.

#yearend #horrorwritersassociation #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #horrorwritersofinstagram #queryinglitagents #writingwrapup @thehorrorwritersassociation

My pretty fella is happy to be home! #catsofinstagram #tabbycat #familiar

My pretty fella is happy to be home! #catsofinstagram #tabbycat #familiar

The Spite House by Johnny Compton

A father on the run with his daughters accepts a suspicious, but discrete and lucrative job living in a haunted house. All they have to do is keep a record of the hauntings. If they survive.

Filled with grief, terror, and mystery.

@comptonwrites
#horrorbooks #ghoststories #readerswhowrite #horrorwritersassociation #readingrecommendations #comptitles #hauntedhouses

The Spite House by Johnny Compton

A father on the run with his daughters accepts a suspicious, but discrete and lucrative job living in a haunted house. All they have to do is keep a record of the hauntings. If they survive.

Filled with grief, terror, and mystery.

@comptonwrites
#horrorbooks #ghoststories #readerswhowrite #horrorwritersassociation #readingrecommendations #comptitles #hauntedhouses

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About Ashley Huyge

Her writing has appeared in Darkness 101, a flash fiction horror anthology, and online in Dreams Walking. A transplant living in Southern California, she enjoys supernatural movies, Americanos, and sunshine from a shaded vantage point. She lives with her husband, her cats, and her dreams.

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