jrblanes
@jrblanes
JR Blanes is the author of the upcoming novel, Portraits of Decay, from Ruadan Books. His short fiction has been published in Tales to Terrify, The No Sleep Podcast, Thirteen, among others. You can visit him at
I have a TikTok page (www.tiktok.com/@jrblanes7) and a YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@jrblanes5115) where I post videos and updates. Follow or subscribe. #horror #horrorcomedy #horrorauthor #horrorwriting #horrorbooks #indiehorror #horrorsky #booksky
My short story collection, The Skeleton Closet, is coming out this fall. Meanwhile, you can buy my debut Southern Gothic Horror Novel, Portraits of Decay, from @ruadanbooks.bsky.social #horrorbooks #books #bookworms #bookreaders #booknerds #horrorfans #horrorlit #horror #booksky #horrorwriting
So for the big news! My new short story collection, The Skeleton Closet, is coming out this fall. I have a new blog out today on my website: jrblanes.com/grimoire/. A guideline about book touring. Lastly, I have some upcoming events. For more details go to jrblanes.com/events/ #horrorbooks
Check out the new Horror Words Podcast with Charles Barouch, Jon Frater, Oliver Baer, and me as we discuss fears of heights and an alien entity Stanley along with poems and books. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aobq...
@studiomoonfall.bsky.social Harbor Market was a great success. Back tomorrow for the Book Festival at 7th Avenue and 51st Street. Come out and meet authors and grab autographed copies of books.
J.R. Blanes is the author of the Southern Gothic Horror Tragedy, Portraits of Decay, from @ruadanbooks.bsky.social . You can visit him at jrblanes.com
'm going to be hanging at the St. Louis Horror Con (www.facebook.com/STLHorror/) next weekend. Come out and say "Hi" and buy and /or get a book signed.
The second Genre Society Reading Series Event is just over two weeks away on July 15th at Solemn Oath Brewery Still Life in Chicago, featuring authors Zach Ellenberger, Rae Nudson, Jeremy Lowe, and Thacher Cleveland. We will also have trivia and beer prizes. The fun starts at 7pm. #chicagoevents
I have a new blog post at jrblanes.com/grimoire/ about marketing. You can check it out at the link above. Also, if you haven't done so yet, subscribe to my website and receive a FREE NOVELETTE, The Skeleton Closet, a ghostly revenge tale.
Finished draft of WIP. Take a few days off before starting the editing process
Portraits of Decay is a staff pick and received a great review from Independent Book Review. Check out the review here: independentbookreview.com/.../portrait... If you haven't yet, grab yourself a copy @ruadanbooks.bsky.social, Amazon, B&N, or anywhere else books are sold. #horrorbooks #indiebooks
Portraits of Decay (Smile Parody). Buy yourself a copy of the Southern Gothic Horror Tragedy everyone is talking about. Available @ruadanbooks.bsky.social, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and any bookstore near you. #horrorbooks #horror #indiebooks #bookworms #readers #horrorcommunity
Check out a conversation I had with one of my favorite authors, Viggy Parr Hampon on her podcast, Horror Humor Hunger. www.buzzsprout.com/2139349 Also, check out her books. They're amazing.
The Southern Gothic Horror Tragedy, Portraits of Decay, is now available @ruadanbooks.bsky.social, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and anywhere else books are sold
Portraits of Decay Novel Ad (The Shining Parody). My Southern Gothic Horror Tragedy is available now at ruadanbooks.com/product/port..., Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and anywhere else books are sold @stephenking.bsky.social #horrornovels #horrorcommunity #horrorbooks #horrorauthors #indiebooks
Thank you to our wonderful authors--Kevin Wabaunsee, Rosamund Lannin, Ao-Hui Lin, and Aleco Julius--for making the first-ever Genre Society Reading Series a success. Check us out at www.facebook.com/groups/99729... #readingseries #fiction #genrefiction #horror #scifi #fantasy #romance #mystery
The Genre Society Inaugural Reading Event is Happening Tonight. Come Out For Trivia, Prizes, Beer, and Stories, Stories, Stories. #chicago #readingevent #indieauthors #indiebooks
Portraits of Decay is now available @ruadanbooks.bsky.social , Amazon, B&N, and anywhere else books are available
Did you enjoy the movie Obsession? Try my novel, Portraits of Decay. Availabe now at @ruadanbooks.bsky.social, Amazon, B&N, or anywhere else books are sold. #horrorbooks #horror #indiebooks #bookworms #horrorcommunity #books
Super excited for the first ever Genre Society Reading Event next Wednesday, May 27th from 7-9pm Solemn Oath Brewery Still Life at 2919 W. Armitage in Chicago. We hope that you can join us. If you're interested in being part of the reading series, join our Facebook group and message me.
I have a new blog post at jrblanes.com/grimoire/ about Horror and Heavy Metal. Check it out. If you haven't done so yet, subscribe to my website and get a FREE novelette sent to your email. Along with keeping up with news, events, and random horror craziness.
I will be reading at Stokercon along with Pauline Chow & Gillian Daniels. Saturday June 6, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT in the Fayette Room.
Hey Chicago, come out to www.demobrewery.com from 1-5pm for Books&Brews with me and the Lit Wagon. Children and Pets are welcome. #chicagoevent #books #bookworms #booknerds #indiebooks
Portraits of Decay received a glowing review from Independent Book Review. You can grab a copy of my Southern Gothic Horror Tragedy at Ruadán Books, Amazon, B&N, and anywhere else books are sold.
Hey Chicagoans, I'll be Demo Brewery this Saturday from 1-5pm hanging with the LitWagon for Books & Brews. We'll have Horror, Sci-fi, Romance, and more.
This lovely lady bought my novel, Portraits of Decay. You should too. Purchase from @ruadanbooks.bsky.social, Amazon, B&N, or anywhere books are sold. #horrorbooks #buymybooks #indiebooks