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@chrisshapedghost

Giant Ageless Creature trapped in tiny human body. Illustrator. Dog Dad. EIC @ Little Ghosts Press Owner @ Little Ghosts Books

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Fairy Tales Exhibition Coming To The British Library This Spring Family-friendly exhibition for London institution.

Fairy Tales Exhibition Coming To The British Library This Spring

16.02.2026 20:22 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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February 2026. We fell in Love (with having Big Plans).

A full rundown of the busiest February in my memory here:

littleghostsbooks.substack.com/p/february-2...

Thank you to everyone who has visited the new @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social PopUp space & supported the Crowdfund for a planned renovation at the OG location. It’s a lot and I appreciate you πŸ–€

16.02.2026 20:41 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Omg πŸ–€

20.01.2026 21:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Relato de fΓ³rum em que a pessoa diz que:

Accidentally said "Love you!" at the end of a call with an important client yesterday. I heard him giggle as I hung up, and I was mortified. Today, I saw he emailed me this:




β€œSubject: "Love you!"

Hey - Just wanted to say that I didn't mean to laugh at you when you accidentally signed off on our call with a "love you." I just found it funny because I've definitely done that before, and I know it happens. I'm glad you have enough love in your life that that response comes naturally. If anything, you should be proud of that :) 

Have a great weekend! We'll follow up about my call with Chris on Wednesday, as discussed.”

Relato de fΓ³rum em que a pessoa diz que: Accidentally said "Love you!" at the end of a call with an important client yesterday. I heard him giggle as I hung up, and I was mortified. Today, I saw he emailed me this: β€œSubject: "Love you!" Hey - Just wanted to say that I didn't mean to laugh at you when you accidentally signed off on our call with a "love you." I just found it funny because I've definitely done that before, and I know it happens. I'm glad you have enough love in your life that that response comes naturally. If anything, you should be proud of that :) Have a great weekend! We'll follow up about my call with Chris on Wednesday, as discussed.”

β€œI'm glad you have enough love in your life that that response comes naturally. If anything, you should be proud of that :)”

20.01.2026 15:58 πŸ‘ 9325 πŸ” 2812 πŸ’¬ 35 πŸ“Œ 127
A cartoon of Nina Nesseth on a pink background. She has a cute jean jacket with assorted pins and a very nice smile!

A cartoon of Nina Nesseth on a pink background. She has a cute jean jacket with assorted pins and a very nice smile!

Alternate Biblically Accurate version, with halo and glowy eyes.

Alternate Biblically Accurate version, with halo and glowy eyes.

Always a treat when a writer pal asks me to make them a new profile pic!
I have a few slots available still before I close up for commissions in February.
Shoot me a line at www.scribblezilla.ca
πŸ–€

19.01.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œNIGHT MEAT” A free short story about night meat.

I wrote a new story called "NIGHT MEAT" and you can read it for free on my blog, accompanied with some incredible artwork from the great Betty Rocksteady. www.interrobangbus.com/2026/01/17/n...

17.01.2026 16:46 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 6
Cover for Wet Screams: A Monsterfucker Anthology.
Edited by Mindy Rose & Chris Krawczyk
There is a rather titillating image of a effeminate person laying back, eyes closed, hands up to the sides of their head, fingers deep into their hair. A devil looking reddish person with horns is leaning over and gently choking the reclining figure, while a clearly canine appearing figure is down there between their legs. Erotic and slightly frightening.

Cover for Wet Screams: A Monsterfucker Anthology. Edited by Mindy Rose & Chris Krawczyk There is a rather titillating image of a effeminate person laying back, eyes closed, hands up to the sides of their head, fingers deep into their hair. A devil looking reddish person with horns is leaning over and gently choking the reclining figure, while a clearly canine appearing figure is down there between their legs. Erotic and slightly frightening.

***Disclaimer*** I am an author in this anthology. I may be biased, especially for that last story which is a hoot by the way--a hoot & scoot & holler!***

This anthology was super steamy! I mean, it got me in the left front pocket which is where I tend to lean. I honestly had to be cautious of where I cracked it open to read because there was some definite need to do some deeply personal readjustments that led to some awkward glances. Just a heads up if you know what I mean.

I must say that I loved it all!

Congrats to Chris and Mindy for doing such a bang up/bang on job!

MLD

***Disclaimer*** I am an author in this anthology. I may be biased, especially for that last story which is a hoot by the way--a hoot & scoot & holler!*** This anthology was super steamy! I mean, it got me in the left front pocket which is where I tend to lean. I honestly had to be cautious of where I cracked it open to read because there was some definite need to do some deeply personal readjustments that led to some awkward glances. Just a heads up if you know what I mean. I must say that I loved it all! Congrats to Chris and Mindy for doing such a bang up/bang on job! MLD

My review is in!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 stars!!!

(Read the ALT text on the image of my Goodreads review for the text version)

@littleghostsbooks.bsky.social

16.01.2026 22:43 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hahaha it’s good to be feral and particular !

14.01.2026 04:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The Little Ghosts January 2026 Newsletter! Show a picture of Kristin, Chris, and Phi all attempting to look tough or contemplative or something. Underneath says Little Ghosts Books.

The Little Ghosts January 2026 Newsletter! Show a picture of Kristin, Chris, and Phi all attempting to look tough or contemplative or something. Underneath says Little Ghosts Books.

β€œIs there genuine craft in influencing a generative non-corporeal entity to do the vast majority of artistic labor?” Is the quote pull from Jay’s AI article for the Little Ghosts Books Newsletter

β€œIs there genuine craft in influencing a generative non-corporeal entity to do the vast majority of artistic labor?” Is the quote pull from Jay’s AI article for the Little Ghosts Books Newsletter

The Little Ghosts’ January Newsletter is online and hitting inboxes!

@jkrawczyk.bsky.social tackles AI art, @kzknowles.bsky.social has some hopeful vibes, @chrisshapedghost.bsky.social thinks about sales vs value & more!

littleghostsbooks.substack.com/p/january-2026

12.01.2026 19:07 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
 A screenshot of the blog, where I drew a black and white still of No Other Choice. It says β€œBoring Season Pt. 1”

A screenshot of the blog, where I drew a black and white still of No Other Choice. It says β€œBoring Season Pt. 1”

Boring Season recap is up on the blog!

We’re watching awards season movies because @jkrawczyk.bsky.social likes to see the good cinema, and I am a movie raccoon so I mostly hiss and complain that things are not cheesy or stinky enough for me.

Some things were good though!
www.scribblezilla.ca/blog

13.01.2026 14:40 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cover Reveal: Hearts Strange and Dreadful Today we’re excited to reveal the cover for Tim McGregor’s novel HEARTS STRANGE AND DREADFUL created by Chris Krawczyk aka Scribblezilla. It captures the bittersweet and whimsical nature of t…

Today we're revealing the cover for @timmcgregor.bsky.social's HEARTS STRANGE AND DREADFUL created by @chrisshapedghost.bsky.social. Check out this darkly whimsical cover and preorder your copy for a discount! rawdogscreaming.com/cover-reveal...

13.01.2026 14:06 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

New edition of Hearts Strange and Dreadful from @rdspress.bsky.social with a gorgeous cover by @chrisshapedghost.bsky.social!

13.01.2026 14:28 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Huzzah!

06.01.2026 18:09 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Give me a ton of work to do tomorrow, and grab some amazing books (and merch and cute stickers) at a very crazy discount! Save books from the returns department at distribution! Treat yourself! Etc!

Thanks already to everyone who ordered because it made me feel less guilty about the break πŸ–€πŸ–€πŸ–€

04.01.2026 19:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A grim reaper caresses empty bottles and cans with the word balloon of β€œYou can just have ONE.”
Underneath is Taking Care, the title of the blog post. 10 minute read. 
First sentence β€œ2025 was not the worst year of my life.”

A grim reaper caresses empty bottles and cans with the word balloon of β€œYou can just have ONE.” Underneath is Taking Care, the title of the blog post. 10 minute read. First sentence β€œ2025 was not the worst year of my life.”

2025 Recap & 2026 Goals is up on the Blog!

www.scribblezilla.ca/post/taking-...

I always get reflective around the New Year, so I ramble about the good, the ugly, and how to move forward. Then I made a little FUCK OFF merch to say goodbye to the past half a decade which threatened to take us out.

03.01.2026 19:41 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
A flat lay of books and little ghosts merch on a red background.

It’s the Little Ghosts’ annual NO RETURNS SALE!

The Little Ghosts are hibernating from Jan. 1-4th, our little bookshop is closed and quiet for the week. But online is our biggest sale of the year! Visit our website and look for the January Sale Category to find deep deals on books, stickers, and merch. January sale items are 45% off, Super Discount items are 65% off! We are selling these books at cost or less. If you’re looking for something that isn’t included, treat yourself to 10% off absolutely anything on the site. No discount codes necessary, deals automatically applied.

Did you know… Little Ghosts Books will have been open for 4yrs in March and we have never returned a single book to distribution/ a publisher. Returns lead to costs accrued by indie publishers, royalties lost to authors, and books being pulped. Every year we instead do the NO RETURNS SALE, offering 45-65% off titles to get them in the hands of readers and avoid the dreaded book returns.

Orders placed during the annual hibernation will be packed for pickup for no additional cost or shipped out on Jan. 5th.

Thanks so much for your support of our little spooky bookshop! Many more updates for 2026 headed your way real soon.

Enjoy the sale!

πŸ–€πŸ‘»πŸ“š

A flat lay of books and little ghosts merch on a red background. It’s the Little Ghosts’ annual NO RETURNS SALE! The Little Ghosts are hibernating from Jan. 1-4th, our little bookshop is closed and quiet for the week. But online is our biggest sale of the year! Visit our website and look for the January Sale Category to find deep deals on books, stickers, and merch. January sale items are 45% off, Super Discount items are 65% off! We are selling these books at cost or less. If you’re looking for something that isn’t included, treat yourself to 10% off absolutely anything on the site. No discount codes necessary, deals automatically applied. Did you know… Little Ghosts Books will have been open for 4yrs in March and we have never returned a single book to distribution/ a publisher. Returns lead to costs accrued by indie publishers, royalties lost to authors, and books being pulped. Every year we instead do the NO RETURNS SALE, offering 45-65% off titles to get them in the hands of readers and avoid the dreaded book returns. Orders placed during the annual hibernation will be packed for pickup for no additional cost or shipped out on Jan. 5th. Thanks so much for your support of our little spooky bookshop! Many more updates for 2026 headed your way real soon. Enjoy the sale! πŸ–€πŸ‘»πŸ“š

It’s the Little Ghosts’ annual NO RETURNS SALE!

The Little Ghosts are hibernating from Jan. 1-4th & online is our biggest sale of the year! Visit our website and look for the January Sale Category - sale items are 45%-65% off, 10% off everything.

www.littleghostsbooks.com/shop/january...

01.01.2026 16:31 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
David Lynch sitting in a chair with headphones and a bullhorn saying "Okay, let's try that again, but this time good."

David Lynch sitting in a chair with headphones and a bullhorn saying "Okay, let's try that again, but this time good."

Me, waking up this morning, to 2026:

01.01.2026 14:11 πŸ‘ 1197 πŸ” 429 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 4

Can confirm.
The best Cosmic Horror is also Microscopic Horror.
Check out Taff's collection from @badhandbooks.bsky.social
www.amazon.com/All-Stars-Di...

28.12.2025 16:49 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here’s your morning mood, courtesy of Esther Sarto.

28.12.2025 17:34 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

Oooh, I haven’t read this one. Will have to add it to my list! πŸ–€

28.12.2025 17:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Jay models a new black long sleeve shirt in front of the bookstore shelves. On the sleeve is a white flail. On the front it says NO GODS NO BILLIONAIRES in a heavy metal style font.

Jay models a new black long sleeve shirt in front of the bookstore shelves. On the sleeve is a white flail. On the front it says NO GODS NO BILLIONAIRES in a heavy metal style font.

Jay models a new black long sleeve shirt in front of the bookstore shelves. On both sleeves is a white flail. On the front it says NO GODS NO BILLIONAIRES in a heavy metal style font. Jay crosses his arms so you can see the flails on both sides.

Jay models a new black long sleeve shirt in front of the bookstore shelves. On both sleeves is a white flail. On the front it says NO GODS NO BILLIONAIRES in a heavy metal style font. Jay crosses his arms so you can see the flails on both sides.

Jay models a new black long sleeve shirt in front of the bookstore shelves. On the sleeve is a white flail. On the front it says NO GODS NO BILLIONAIRES in a heavy metal style font. Facing outward, the type is prominently displayed.

Jay models a new black long sleeve shirt in front of the bookstore shelves. On the sleeve is a white flail. On the front it says NO GODS NO BILLIONAIRES in a heavy metal style font. Facing outward, the type is prominently displayed.

Jay models a new black long sleeve shirt in front of the bookstore shelves. On the sleeve is a white flail. On the front it says NO GODS NO BILLIONAIRES in a heavy metal style font.
Jay is doing the robot now because the photographer gave no clear direction. It is very cute.

Jay models a new black long sleeve shirt in front of the bookstore shelves. On the sleeve is a white flail. On the front it says NO GODS NO BILLIONAIRES in a heavy metal style font. Jay is doing the robot now because the photographer gave no clear direction. It is very cute.

BOXING DAY MERCH DROP!

Surprise! New No Gods No Billionaires Longsleeve Shirt available now. Designed and printed in house, small run based on demand. Excuse the silly photoshoot, as Chris mostly giggled at Jay the whole time.

Thanks for being a great model @jkrawczyk.bsky.social πŸ–€πŸ‘»

26.12.2025 18:51 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Two black long sleeve shirts sit side by side. They have white print on them:

The one to the left has ghosts reading books up the sleeves. The front says β€œA Good Story Will Haunt You” with a grim reaper reading a book.

The one on the right says No Gods No Billionaires in a heavy metal inspired font, with flails on the sleeves.

Two black long sleeve shirts sit side by side. They have white print on them: The one to the left has ghosts reading books up the sleeves. The front says β€œA Good Story Will Haunt You” with a grim reaper reading a book. The one on the right says No Gods No Billionaires in a heavy metal inspired font, with flails on the sleeves.

In the past couple months, designed and printed two new long sleeve shirts for @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social

Hope to make fun pieces that I’d be happy to wear, and was pretty pleased with how it these turned out. Hand printing sleeves is tricky! But I think worth the effort.

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26.12.2025 18:59 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Christmas I got a Furby. A haunted story about a Christmas Gift gone wrong.

I wrote a small Christmas Horror for the blog!

Hope you all have a very cozy time, even when you receive a cursed object as a gift.

πŸ–€

www.scribblezilla.ca/post/the-chr...

23.12.2025 23:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
 A screenshot of a blog post: Make Weird Art (Change the World?)

A screenshot of a blog post: Make Weird Art (Change the World?)

Second blog post is up!

I think that art (writing, painting, acting, film) teaches patience, empathy, discipline. I think creative practice can create community and change the world. Maybe that’s why oligarchs are so desperate to crush it!

Be the resistance:
www.scribblezilla.ca/post/make-we...

12.12.2025 17:00 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Rats hold hands and dance every time I post a new story or two

02.12.2025 21:29 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm back at The Lineup with my biggest list yet: the Best Horror Books of 2025!

So many fantastic horror books this year! πŸ–€β˜ οΈπŸ˜±

the-line-up.com/best-horror-...

10.12.2025 16:02 πŸ‘ 81 πŸ” 29 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 6
A screenshot of the Scribblezilla blog, with a post called β€œIt’s Just Business” and accompanying comic.

A screenshot of the Scribblezilla blog, with a post called β€œIt’s Just Business” and accompanying comic.

Social media is a hellscape, every tech company is evil, so we are back to blogging like it’s the early 2000s!

Just an intro to being a terrible entrepreneur, looking back on my first shop, and a little rant about the costs of everything. Y’know, light stuff.

www.scribblezilla.ca/blog

10.12.2025 16:08 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Book Covers They say not to judge a book by its cover, but with bright colours and evocative imagery designed to reflect the story in the pages... maybe it's not such a bad thing to snatch up a tome based on that...

Peeking out of my space to let folks know that I still have a little room for cartoon avatar & pet portrait commissions before the holidays, and am open for Book Cover projects!

You can put eyeballs on the covers I’ve done here and see if the style suits you:

www.scribblezilla.ca/portfolio-co...

05.12.2025 18:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Phi makes a cross eyed face and Chris smiles and makes a peace sign, each with a pile of books in front of the black Little Ghosts Bookcase. Over top it says β€œNOVEMBER 2025”

Phi makes a cross eyed face and Chris smiles and makes a peace sign, each with a pile of books in front of the black Little Ghosts Bookcase. Over top it says β€œNOVEMBER 2025”

Our silly little newsletter is up!

Phi intros the team, @kzknowles.bsky.social talks all ages horror, @jkrawczyk.bsky.social dishes on writing multiple projects at once, and @chrisshapedghost.bsky.social has a shop local guide.

Read it here:
littleghostsbooks.substack.com/p/november-2...

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20.11.2025 15:32 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A drawing of a happy Rottweiler on a green background.

A drawing of a happy Rottweiler on a green background.

A happy Rottweiler drawing in white on a black background with the text β€œDog Dad forever” around it

A happy Rottweiler drawing in white on a black background with the text β€œDog Dad forever” around it

Did a couple of pet portraits for a pal today. Kato, his big smiley guy, was a pleasure to know for all of his 14yrs.

We don’t deserve dogs, but you would never know it from all the love they give us πŸ–€

06.11.2025 03:29 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0