It’s time for a new Frank’s Indie Insider, and this time we’re grateful to have author Julie Hines sharing a little bit about her craft. Check it out!
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I’ve had a lightly-subscribed-to newsletter for years, but I’ve finally made the move to Substack!
Don’t worry, my latest post is free. Other stuff, like old man feet pics won’t be, but that’s a conversation for another time.
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For Clint, surviving the infection meant losing everything.
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Escaping the Storm now available! Find relevant links in my bio or go to ShaneKroetsch.com for more!
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Please join me in welcoming The Seventh Terrace and the new Purgatorio anthology Noonday Demon as the March 2026 featured read for Frank’s Haunted Book Society!
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Into the Storm by Shane Kroetsch
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Join me for my chat with the Frank’s Haunted Book Society February 2026 featured author Konn Lavery!
We talk about his creative life and his dark fantasy novel Crystal Moth Conspiracy!
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Today is the day! Welcome to a slightly dystopian but slightly familiar version of Alberta!
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Join me for my chat with the Frank’s Haunted Book Society January 2026 featured author James Lurid!
We talk about his creative life and his amazing novel Cold Keep Reprisal.
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Escaping the Storm update.
The cover is done. The manuscript is formatted, but still needs a quick proof before I upload and order a test copy. That may not happen until Monday, but I’ve learned to never say never.
Stay tuned, kids. Here and at ShaneKroetsch.com, something I don’t share enough.
Please join me in welcoming our featured author for January 2026, James Lurid, and his novel, Cold Keep Reprisal!
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Merry Christmas! Joyful Yuletide! Happy Holidays!
Oh, and here’s hoping for a peaceful and abundant 2026 for all.
From your friends Frank the Haunted Book Bike, Decoy the Skeleton, and Shane the Real Life Human Person (not pictured).
Happy whatever holiday you choose to observe, in whatever way you choose to observe it. I hope it is filled with kind moments and understanding for you, and for those you care about.
Join me for my chat with the Frank’s Haunted Book Society December 2025 featured author Marcus Hawke!
We discuss his creative life, his life in general, and his amazing vampire tale set against the backdrop of New York City at Christmastime, You Can’t Take It With You.
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Love first. For yourself and others. Always.
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I like cats and dogs more than people, don’t you?
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I love reading books, don’t you?
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Got any old books? How about records? Bikes maybe? I like weird old things!
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I like cats and dogs more than people. How about you?
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Maybe we’re only okay on the outside. Here are a few ways to share that with the world while supporting indie creators.
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Writers and readers and editors, oh my! Show your literary love this holiday season while supporting indie creators.
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All good things do have to start somewhere. That somewhere is with you. No pressure?
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Love first. Always.
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We’ve got something special (and festive) for the December 2025 edition of Frank’s Haunted Book Society!
Welcome Marcus Hawke, and his novel You Can’t Take It With You!
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I added something special to my archive.
I reached out to my local library after seeing old copies of my books on the shelf, so offered to replace them with updated copies. So, I was able to get the old books back, all marked up with use and Marigold Library System stickers. They make me smile.
Read. Edit. Write. Read. Repeat.
I know it’s only the 5th, but I’m on schedule. That goes for reading for Frank’s Haunted Book Society, for the final draft of Escaping the Storm before it goes off for edit, and beta reading a friend’s book, among other things.
I signed up for the NYC Midnight Scary Story Challenge. The maximum word count is 400 words.
First draft? 536 words. Somehow I got it down to 409 words. Now after a few minor changes it’s up to 428 words… Good thing I’ve still got a few hours to work on it.
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Join me for my chat with the Frank’s Haunted Book Society October 2025 featured author Shelly Campbell!
We talk about her creative life and her dark fantasy novel Gulf, the first book in the Dark Walker series.
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The first ever finale of Frank’s Haunted Book Society is only 5 days away!
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