Valerie B. Williams

AuthorCon VI anyone? It's a great weekend for a great charity (Scares That Care).

Portrait of the birthday boy! Sunny is 10 years old today. He’s a blizzard baby - born during the 2016 storm. #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

I will be in Powhatan on Jan. 24, selling and signing my short story collection, Penfold’s Menu of Magic and Malice, along with my novel, The Vanishing Twin. I’ll also have some of my more recent anthologies for sale. Stop by and say hi! powhatancounty.librarycalendar.com/event/writer...

"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." - George Orwell, 1984.

A lovely review of my recent collection!

Join me on Saturday at the Local Author Book Fair in Chesterfield County. I'll have copies of my collection, Penfold's Menu of Magic and Malice, along with my novel, "The Vanishing Twin," and a few recent anthologies, including "Pretend You Don't See Her." chesterfield.libnet.info/event/143736...

Congrats to @spanbergerforva.bsky.social - a woman I admire as a solid center left Dem who nevertheless doesn’t throw minorities under the bus to defend her principles.

Penfold's Menu of Magic and Malice : A Collection of Dark Tales Amazon.com: Penfold's Menu of Magic and Malice : A Collection of Dark Tales eBook : Williams , Valerie B. : Kindle Store

It's finally here...Release Day! Today I (along with Mr. Penfold) offer a full menu of dark tales to the world. This collection of sixteen stories is available in e-book (including KU) and paperback. 'Tis the season!
#horrorstories #horrorreaders
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Next weekend! Half a dozen horror authors walk into a bookstore. Will hijinks ensue? Join us in Williamsburg, VA, to find out. @bryngroverauthor.bsky.social @pamelakkinney.bsky.social @redlagoe.bsky.social @sidneyw.bsky.social @ryantjenkins.bsky.social #spookyseason #halloweenpeople #scarystories

PRETEND YOU DON’T SEE HER: The Invisible Woman (Available NOW on Amazon!)

TODAY’S FEATURED AUTHOR:
VALERIE B. WILLIAMS
@valwillwrite.bsky.social

“Home To Roost”

ORDER HERE: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRGH4FF3/

#darkfiction #availablenow #spookyseason #readers

Skeleton on a bench wearing a hat, with a pumpkin in its lap.

Closeup of skeleton wearing a hat. Hat reads Devil’s Pulpit.

Small house, small yard, small Halloween display. But we’re representing!

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First pre-release review of my forthcoming story collection, Penfold's Menu of Magic and Malice! www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...

VA Newsletter, in a blatant violation of the Hatch Act.

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This Saturday in beautiful central Virginia! Over 60 authors (including me) selling and signing their books in a variety of genres. The weather will be great so come out and support indie writers and publishers. #bookfestival #indieauthors #read

Pretend You Don't See Her: The Invisible Woman: Kandisha Press 2025 Women of Horror Anthology (Kandisha Press Women of Horror) Pretend You Don't See Her: The Invisible Woman: Kandisha Press 2025 Women of Horror Anthology (Kandisha Press Women of Horror) [Prime, Erin Lydia, Girardi, Jill, Nola, Candace, Jagge, Ruthann, Cellura, Allison, Darling, Sally, Taylor, Sonora, Hafdahl, Meg, Roslin, Eva, Wilson, Trish] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Pretend You Don't See Her: The Invisible Woman: Kandisha Press 2025 Women of Horror Anthology (Kandisha Press Women of Horror)

My story, "Home to Roost," appears in this lovely anthology which released today. All stories are written by women and fit the title, Pretend You Don't See Her: The Invisible Woman. #horrorstories #horroranthologies #femalerage #revengestories www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRGH4FF3/

Great review! Congrats on the release, Alma.

Poolside reading! @markrainey.bsky.social #hauntedhouse #cosmichorror

Penfold's Menu of Magic and Malice : A Collection of Dark Tales Amazon.com: Penfold's Menu of Magic and Malice : A Collection of Dark Tales eBook : Williams , Valerie B. : Kindle Store

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My first collection of dark fiction will be released on October 17. Cover design by the amazing @ruthannaevans.bsky.social
Penfold is a character in one of the stories, and acts as maitre'd for the collection. The ebook is available for pre-order now. Link in the comments. #shorthorrorstories

Elaine Pascale's review of Pretend You Don't See Her (Kandisha Press 2025 Women of Horror Anthology) 5/5: Elaine Pascale 1:15 PM (4 hours ago) to me Pretend You Don't See Her is a classic sampling of feminist or pink horror. The title refers to "her": you know her--the woman in the office whose name...

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Walking this guy at the beach today. Sunny is a boy, but with long-coated dogs, it’s hard to tell. Passed a couple and the guy said, “Hey old girl.” I nodded, smiled, went a couple more steps before thinking, “I hope he was talking to the dog!”

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Full wrap book cover in purple and green. Front cover is overlaid faces and hands, title Pretend You Don't See Her, The Invisible Woman. Back cover lists contributors to anthology.

Cover Reveal! The next in the Kandisha Press Women in Horror Anthology Series. Includes my story, "Home to Roost." Releases September 30, 2025. Edited by @lydiaprime.bsky.social and @jillgirardi.bsky.social Check out that amazing TOC 🖋️

Follow Heinlein’s Rules to publishing your book Getting published requires a lot of hard work and self-discipline. A long road runs between having an idea for a story and actually seeing it on a bookstore shelf or within a magazine’s covers.Scie…

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Yesterday I had the privilege of being a visiting author for at a writing camp for high school students. These young people were fabulous--bright, inquisitive, engaged, and really terrific writers. The whole experience warmed my cold, black heart. Thanks to @writerhouse.bsky.social for having me!

The Vanishing Twin Amazon.com: The Vanishing Twin: 9781637890974: Williams, Valerie B.: Books

"A fantastic, slow burn horror story with a lot of heart about two sisters who are forced to face some family secrets that will change everything for them.
Williams writes with confidence and a firm grasp on what the story is and how it unfolds. Recommend."
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I feel seen!

Valerie B. Williams Author of The Vanishing Twin, American Gothic Short Stories, and Dastardly Damsels

Here ya go!

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Just released! Nightmerica contains hard-hitting and poignant stories of today's societal woes, including my story, "Company Policy," co-written with @thatscarylarry.bsky.social Get your copy today! #horrorstories #anthologies #dystopia www.amazon.com/Nightmerica-...