Laurel Hightower
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kinda bad about notifications. Author of CROSSROADS, SILENT KEY, BELOW and EVERY WOMAN KNOWS THIS. she/her. Media rep: @spinablackyarn Lit rep: @BeckyLeJeune
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Working edits on my next one from
@GhoulishBooks
and gd that
@slimyswampghost
cover...it's looking at me, isn't it? Pre-order is available and if you order before March 1, your copy will be signed personally!!
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So my vague tweet from the other day, the cool thing I signed?
My novel SILENT KEY will be coming from the fantastic
@flametreepress
in fall 2023!
I love this book. I love these characters, and I absolutely cannot wait for y'all to meet them 💙💙💙
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The first movie that comes to mind when you think of a swimming pool is:
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It's my birthday today, the big 40! I love it already. I've been pretty pissed lately, rightfully so, but I don't want to lose sight of empathy and love-we are none of us alone, and we take care of our own. Speak kindly to yourself today, that's my birthday wish. ✌💙🥃
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With the ink dry on the contract, I'm wicked thrilled to tell y'all my next novella BELOW will be coming out through
@pmmpublishing
in March of 2022! Celebratory jellyfish all over the place! 🎊🎊🎊🥃🥃🥃
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What's the first gif that pops up when you type your name?
What’s the first gif that comes up when you type your name?
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I am super psyched to be represented by
@BeckyLeJeune
!!!
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My midlife goth transition continues- new scorpion dress ftw!
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Reminder that the cause of rifts and issues in the community ISN'T THE PERSON REPORTING IT. It's the bad actor. Get it right or see yourself out
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The preorder links are up! My second novel, SILENT KEY, will be out from the amazing
@flametreepress
on October 10th. This one has been with me for quite a while, and I'll admit to being a bit in love with these characters. Hope you love them too! ⚓️⚓️
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Today I subbed a much-beloved manuscript to a dream press. My hands were definitely shaking on the keyboard, but no matter what happens, I'm glad I took the swing. Now to go collapse...
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Eeee the announcement is here! A lil more info on what this one is about - very excited to be working with
@GhoulishBooks
again!!
Happy birthday,
@HightowerLaurel
! Let's celebrate by announcing something we are both extremely excited about. THE DAY OF THE DOOR is coming out through Ghoulish Books next Spring, and it is going to scare the shit out of all of you.
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HOLY SHIT I NEVER THOUGHT IT WOULD HAPPEN!
Laurel Hightower: submitted for the approval of the midnight society, I call this the tale of the woman lost in a scary cave with cave monsters
Hightower: there’s a trucker too
Hightower: and this trucker?
Hightower: he’s a real babe
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I feel cute today! I think you're cute, too! Want to show me your selfies? (Also every time Twitter asks "who's in this photo" I want to say "your mom" bc I'm just that mature)
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HERE IT IS! I'm in love - is that ok to say about your own book cover?
Coming this summer from
@OffLimitsPress
: CROSSROADS, a new
#horror
novella by
@HightowerLaurel
!
Sign up for our newsletter at for updates. More news coming soon!
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Somehow a weird little story about mothman and personal growth made it on the Stokers final ballot. I'll just say it's been a dream to work with Max and Lori at
@GhoulishBooks
and
@slimyswampghost
knocked that cover outta the park. Thanks to everyone who's read it 💙💙💙
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Cover reveal and pre-orders are up for THE DAY OF THE DOOR, my next book with
@GhoulishBooks
!! Thanks
@slimyswampghost
for another nightmarishly delicious cover, and
@Night_Worms
for hosting!!
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I'm crying tears of relief today - got good news on my husband's condition and fingers crossed he gets to come home Wednesday. Thank you a million for your well wishes and birthday love to Tiny, and for bearing with me. I am so thankful for all the support we have 💙💙💙
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Writing is a long, long game, including the marketing part of it. Be kind. Be understanding. Don't burn bridges. Develop working relationships with folks by being easy to work with and professional. We want you to be here for the long haul, and to get attn for the right reasons.
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I wish I was the kind of person who dealt with bullying and harassment with bravery. I wish I didn't melt into a sobbing, scared mess. But I am tired of being frightened away from the places that belong to me.
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AHHHHHH cover reveal and preorder link for BELOW!!! Sorry I have ZERO chill right now. Absolutely love this cover art from
@slimyswampghost
!
Introducing
@HightowerLaurel
's BELOW...
Cover art by Trevor Henderson (
@slimyswampghost
)
Coming March 29th.
Pre-order now:
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The art of
@slimyswampghost
inspires me to scare the hell out of myself- his covers are a siren song to horror lovers
Authors! Please come flaunt your human-drawn covers. Quote this naming the artist of your cover and what you like about it!
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Mothmilf, reporting for duty!! Hope y'all's Halloween was full of caked up mothman booty. Or, you know, something normal.
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30 and up Twitter drop a pic with your age:
40, and generally just looking for ways to use this vagina monster mug pic as often as possible
30 and up Twitter: Drop a picture with your age.
Checking in at 41
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I love all my tats, but this one is extra special bc it's for my son. We picked out the elements and colors together, and I can't wait to add to it. Show me your tats if you wanna!
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Yo Kentucky friends!!! We're getting a horror bookstore in Louisville!!!
My mom and I are working to open a horror bookstore this fall, and we painted the exterior today 👀
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Holy goodness - CROSSROADS is at 994 ratings on Goodreads!! I can't believe it's so close to 1000 - I seriously never thought that many people would read my words. To anyone who's given of their time, whether you liked it or not, I'm so very grateful.
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I couldn't be more thrilled to be working with the amazing
@DeathKnellPress
to put out my first collection, EVERY WOMAN KNOWS THIS!!!! I can't wait!
📢!! Big News !!📢
Death Knell Press is honored to sign
@HightowerLaurel
for her collection EVERY WOMAN KNOWS THIS, coming early 2023!!
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I'm so thrilled that my story SCRYING EYES will be included in the
@Night_Worms
HUMAN MONSTERS anthology from
@dark_matter_mag
! Thank you
@SadieHartmann
and
@spookishmommy
- looking forward to reading everyone's stories! 🥃🥃
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Was removing my Christmas name and accidentally deleted my first name and tbh I kinda just wanna be Hightower is it too late for that?
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Apparently, all men and woman have a favourite fictional detective.
Spill it folks.
Apparently, all men and woman have a favourite fictional detective.
Spill it folks.
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Tweeting again for pinned tweet- BELOW is up for preorder from
@GhoulishBooks
! I'm so grateful for all the shares and encouragement- y'all are wonderful 💙🥃
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Thank you thank you thank you! Y'all know how to make a 41 year old feel special. I have a minor request, if you'll indulge me 💙💙
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I JUST FINISHED THE FIRST DRAFT OF THIS REWRITE!!!! This utter monstrosity was 130k words even after multiple editing passes. Lookit that cute little number down there!!!
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It's finally release day for my second novel, SILENT KEY, out today from
@flametreepress
! Congrats to Andreau Edelman on winning the hardback giveaway, and thanks to everyone for playing along! Happy hauntings, my spooky friends!
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It's finally here! It's The Day of the Door!
Lookee what landed in my kindle! 😱 This cover gives me the creeps and it’s Hightower so of course I’m gonna read it. Happy release day to THE DAY OF THE DOOR and
@HightowerLaurel
!
🖤💀🖤
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Just a reminder that if you're against bodily autonomy I fucking hate you. And since your stupid beliefs are an actual threat to my life, I definitely don't have to listen to you or respect you or be nice to you. You are my actual enemy.
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Woot! Paperback and kindle orders both live!
Paperback orders are now live for CROSSROADS by
@HightowerLaurel
!
Paperback:
Kindle:
#horror
#books
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OMG YOU GUYS
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Pub news to announce soon - sorry to vague tweet but I'm jumping outta my skin! Keep an eye out - should be inked very soon!
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Look, the lighting at work is really, really good. I don't use filters but angles are everything- there will be a lot of photos of me I have to struggle not to use to criticize myself. So today I took one I like, and when I see ones I don't, I'll focus on the fun. 💙
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In light of the non-statement made by the HWA with respect to the human rights atrocities being perpetrated by the SC, I will not be attending Stokercon 2023. I'm not now, nor have I ever been a member, and I have no illusions that my attendance is a make or break for anyone. /
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Face Friday! Trying out my new prism glasses to help with vertigo - a bit disorienting but not bad! Show me your faces - what's everyone up to?
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A reminder that reviewers are unpaid, and also absolutely vital to this community. My books would be absolutely nowhere without them - in fact it's doubtful I'd have more than one. It's a gig that gets overwhelming fast, so please respect and treat them well.
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Cw: fertility
I am absolutely exhausted today but wanted to take a pic bc I haven't worn this dress since before I got pg. Every time I tried it on post baby I was frustrated with how I looked. But today I remembered- the last time I wore it was for courage at one of the endless/
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I'm not saying I never have moments where I'm like wow when did that happen, but for the most part I'm really enjoying watching myself age. Maybe it's bc the older I get the more comfortable I am with myself, but either way, I really like this version of me.
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Y'all!!! Number one new release in horror shorts - THANK YOU SO MUCH!! 🥳🥳🥳
Thanks to everyone who helped
@HightowerLaurel
's collection get that orange banner!
#1
new release in horror shorts.
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So here's a thing that pisses me off. Pirating...it happens. I'm not gonna spend a lot of time worrying about it, and if people want to read it, ok. But when some bs pirate site profits from my IP? Man, you ain't nothin but a thief
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Hey so, remember the probably haunted house I was considering staying in solo? I'm staying there tonight with some friends! It was used as a hospital for Civil War soldiers after the battle of Perryville. Soooo...anyway if you never hear from me again, drink bourbon for me
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Today has been a truly incredible release day - so many thanks to everyone who has read, bought, shared or reviewed- writing is a solidarity thing sometimes, but in this community, I never feel alone. Thank you from the bottom of my awkward, weird girl heart 💙🥃💙🥃
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This is your regular reminder to treat reviewers well. Most do it for free, and it's a great deal of work as well as mental load. Pay attention to their specs, be respectful. It's a fun sideline that can get heavy, quick.
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I am a *terrible* book mother - I completely forgot the first birthday of CROSSROADS! She turned one on 8/10 and I couldn't be prouder. Thank you to everyone who has read, reviewed, retweeted or shown us love. Especially thank you to
@OffLimitsPress
- a dream press! 💙🥃💙🥃
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Me: wow, this movie started out great, but now it's slow af. Why are they just doing this long shot of the house?
<realizes I paused it 3 minutes ago>
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The face of a woman who's done with her reading!!
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Today I finally got a chance to sit outside and write. Outlined a new novella I'm about 7500 words into and feeling damn good about it. How's yall's Friday?
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About to depart The Stanley after an absolutely incredible event - feel so lucky to have been part of this
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I just want to say how much I love you guys. How much you teach me every damn day. How brave and perfect and wonderful and unique and lovely, and how damn glad I am you're here. And it's noon, so I'm not even tipsy.
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Finally got a new haircut and feel substantially better!
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Thank you
@OffLimitsPress
and Samantha Kolesnik for picking up CROSSROADS last year. Couldn't ask for a better publisher to work with! So excited to win best horror at the independent audiobook awards!!
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Also I seriously hope this ends up like Y2K, where I spent NYE waiting tables at a movie premier and didn't notice when the clock ticked over. I hope we giggle at all these goodbye tweets soon, but if not, it has been a pleasure. The only reason I have a writing career is bc/
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I'm so glad my eyeliner is waterproof bc I'm definitely crying
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Today's a great day to grab something from Dark Lit Press and Ghost Orchid
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I loaded up a thriller I wrote a few years ago on my kindle to read at my leisure and determine if it's worth revising. My memory is bad enough that I remembered almost none of the plot or twists so was weirdly on the edge of my seat, lol.
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New pumpkin earrings I grabbed at Scares! Spooky season approaches...
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Tiny is 4 today! He is brilliant, wonderful & my fave person in the world. It's a weird one bc my husband is hospitalized for COVID. He's on the upswing, he'll be ok, and we're fine. Not posting for sympathy, just an fyi I'm flakier than usual, so if I don't respond that's why.
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Bad-ass female protagonist, spooky storyline and vivid imagery, a brilliant selection of ingredients for this scintillating horror novel." - Sian Plumer, Sci Fi & Scary
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David got home yesterday, just ahead of the ice storm! Thanks everyone for thoughts, prayers and well wishes - stuff like this can make you feel really alone, and this time we weren't. Glad to have everyone under one roof 💙💙💙
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Vision therapy is going great- my assessment last week showed vast improvement and I've actually had a few instances of the world not being all wibbly wobbly which is HUGE. Plus I get a lovely little lunch date with myself every week 🙂
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Thank you guys, from the bottom of my heart. It can be an isolating experience, and it was hard to do that at all, so your support and messages mean the world to me. I'm hoping today's a better day, and this whole thing is over. Going to soak up my last day of Tiny time 💙💙
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Y'all. I spent yesterday in an ER with a bleeding ulcer (I'm fine) and then today I took my kid for a walk in the heat and am now doubled over and wtf is wrong with me why can't I be STILL. Reminder to take care of yourselves bc ffs someone has to.
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Y'all know I'm bad at promo. Thanks to everyone who's helped spread the word💙💙
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I'm...back? For now. I wasn't going to tweet anything tonight but they could silence me again tomorrow so wanted to say thanks. I'm so very tired of being angry, but I'm not letting fascists win.
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I finished THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER and just...wow. Absolutely brilliant-the aesthetics, the horror, the commentary, the poetry...Absolutely a master class
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Excited to announce I'm teaming up with
@dark_dispatch
for THE DEAD INSIDE, an identity horror anthology. Explore what happens when our core identities are stripped, altered, suppressed, or denied to us, by choice or not. The way parenthood turns you into a different person.
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I am really bad at remembering to celebrate my accomplishments- I'm trying to get better, so tonight I'm raising a glass to my co authors
@RedLagoe
and
@RonaldKelly4
- the Arnett Bourbon witches would approve! Thanks so much to everyone who's helped us celebrate 💙🥃💙🥃
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I've been dying waiting for this cover reveal!
@RedLagoe
is an incredible artist and I couldn't be more in love with the gorgeous work she did. Preorders are now available for my first collection, EVERY WOMAN KNOWS THIS. Coming March 3rd 💙🥃💙🥃
📢COVER REVEAL📢
New from
@HightowerLaurel
!
🌊Navigate the stormy waters of womanhood with caution, as you are about to experience the horrors that every woman knows.🌊
Preorders available now on Amazon, B&N, & Kobo, with more retailers coming soon.
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I'm not giving any more air to bigots. I'll just say that trans men are men, trans women are women, and we won't be done until they don't have to fight just for respect and existence. You are loved 💙💙
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Not gonna lie, when I see my books on bookstore and library shelves I tear up. And to be with some fantastic writers, too!
Short shift at work tonight but time enough to check out what showed up today for the horror section!! What recommendations does everyone have for us to bring in next?!
#HorrorCommunity
#bn
#rva
@HightowerLaurel
@PrestonFassel
@thebrianasman
@todd_keisling
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The things I do for this kid....
Yeah I'm lying, the matching pjs were completely my idea. Glad he puts up with me
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Show me a photo where you were completely happy and nothing else mattered but that moment.
I don't think he was necessarily happy but I sure was 💙💙💙
Show me a photo where you were completely happy and nothing else mattered but that moment.
I’m taking the pic but Acadia is my happy place. Three of my boys in the fog on Cadillac Mt
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Fuckity YES! Appropriate on this first day of
#WIHM
I finally finished the first draft of my novella, Crossroads. Clocking in at a little over 30k words, I think I kinda love it. Now to shove it in a drawer for 6 weeks to let it pickle. What are all y'all working on?
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CW: fertility
Somehow this little guy is 5 today! 3 years to get pg. 45 hours in labor. 3 more years to sleep through the night. And is always, and will forever be, my favorite person. Wished upon a star and got everything I ever wanted 💙💙
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Something about these glasses makes me feel like a judgy librarian.
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