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Emily Ruth Verona

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(she/her) Fiction. Poetry. Essays. Author of the novel MIDNIGHT ON BEACON STREET from Harper Perennial & the novella SHIVA from Dark Matter INK. https://www.emilyruthverona.com/

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Huzzah!

07.03.2026 00:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'd be on board with that. Though individually is my preference.

07.03.2026 00:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I am IN. Also, my county is named Morris County πŸ˜‚

06.03.2026 23:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Dues are paid in the form of worrying. As long as you've worried in the past month, your membership remains active. πŸ–€

06.03.2026 23:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Is there a bread a cheese festival? I want a bread and cheese festival.

06.03.2026 22:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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sometimes you just need a little light to think clearly

06.03.2026 20:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I still can't believe this book is out in the world. There was a time when I didn't think I'd ever finish writing it and now it has a stunning cover and a wonderful home. People are starting to read it. I'm so proud. πŸ–€

06.03.2026 14:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A banner shows the little ghosts logo and says β€œLittle Ghosts Book Club Presents GREEN FUSE BURNING by Tiffany Morris Friday March 20 6-8pm”

A banner shows the little ghosts logo and says β€œLittle Ghosts Book Club Presents GREEN FUSE BURNING by Tiffany Morris Friday March 20 6-8pm”

The back cover description of the book…

The debut novella from the Elgin Award winning author of Elegies of Rotting Stars. After the death of her estranged father, artist Rita struggles with grief and regret. There was so much she wanted to ask him-about his childhood, their family, and the Mi'kmaq language and culture from which Rita feels disconnected. But when Rita's girlfriend Molly forges an artist's residency application on her behalf, winning Rita a week to paint at an isolated cabin, Rita is both furious and intrigued. The residency is located where her father grew up. On the first night at the cabin, Rita wakes to strange sounds. Was that a body being dragged through the woods? When she questions the locals about the cabin's history, they are suspicious and unhelpful. Ignoring her unease, Rita gives in to dark visions that emanate from the forest's lake and the surrounding swamp. She feels its pull, channelling that energy into art like she's never painted before. But the uncanny visions become more insistent, more intrusive, and Rita discovers that in the swamp's decay the end of one life is sometimes the beginning of another.

The back cover description of the book… The debut novella from the Elgin Award winning author of Elegies of Rotting Stars. After the death of her estranged father, artist Rita struggles with grief and regret. There was so much she wanted to ask him-about his childhood, their family, and the Mi'kmaq language and culture from which Rita feels disconnected. But when Rita's girlfriend Molly forges an artist's residency application on her behalf, winning Rita a week to paint at an isolated cabin, Rita is both furious and intrigued. The residency is located where her father grew up. On the first night at the cabin, Rita wakes to strange sounds. Was that a body being dragged through the woods? When she questions the locals about the cabin's history, they are suspicious and unhelpful. Ignoring her unease, Rita gives in to dark visions that emanate from the forest's lake and the surrounding swamp. She feels its pull, channelling that energy into art like she's never painted before. But the uncanny visions become more insistent, more intrusive, and Rita discovers that in the swamp's decay the end of one life is sometimes the beginning of another.

Little Ghosts Book Club is reading GREEN FUSE BURNING @tiffmorris.bsky.social

After the death of her father, Rita’s artist residency in a cabin near where he grew up becomes more haunting than she could have imagined.

Join us Friday March 20th 6-8pm for snacks and chats about this great novella.πŸ‘»

05.03.2026 15:27 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sometimes writing fiction feels like a balm for existence.

05.03.2026 16:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It is time to listen to podcasts with my dog.

05.03.2026 01:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you so much to The Lineup for including Shiva on this list! Shiva is out now from Dark Matter Ink wherever books are sold. πŸ–€

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05.03.2026 01:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Today's mantra is: HOPE IS A LEGITIMATE RESPONSE.
At the moment, it feels very hard to believe.

04.03.2026 19:40 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I am incapable of watching The Haunting of Bly Manor without sobbing. I have never known a ghost story so full of love. It's beautiful.

04.03.2026 22:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm a huge movie nerd. Since SHIVA came out yesterday, I thought it would be fun to share who I'd cast in a stage or film adaptation. πŸ–€

And if you're a filmmaker or studio interested in the rights, you can contact my agent Jennifer Weltz at the Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency.

04.03.2026 20:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

IT’S WOMEN IN HORROR MONTH!
Be bold
Take up space
Ask for more money
Closed mouths don’t get fed
Follow your intuition
You are enough
Authenticity is enough
Ditch those self limiting beliefs
Do it scared
Don’t give up

04.03.2026 12:39 πŸ‘ 95 πŸ” 37 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to everyone who made celebrating pub day so special! I am thrilled to see Shiva in print. If you read it, i hope you like it. πŸ–€

04.03.2026 00:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Phoebe watched me write this book and now she thinks you should read it.

04.03.2026 00:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy release say to Emily and SHIVA! I highly recommend that you grab a copy of this twisty, vicious slice of family trauma.

03.03.2026 18:14 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

02.03.2026 21:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy release day to Emily!

03.03.2026 11:39 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy Release Day!!!

03.03.2026 11:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy book birthday to you, Emily!! That book has such a lovely noir cover to it :)

03.03.2026 15:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy book birthday!!

03.03.2026 18:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I know my boyfriend loves me because he just said I'm prettier than Audrey Hepburn and I'm like my love, that is very sweet but we are talking about Audrey Hepburn. πŸ˜‚πŸ₯°

03.03.2026 22:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

03.03.2026 18:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much!

03.03.2026 18:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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03.03.2026 18:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Mine is out today but I suppose that's too soon haha

03.03.2026 18:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much!

03.03.2026 16:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!

03.03.2026 16:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0