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Omar Kooheji 🍉 @ohmz.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Life is a bit of a roller coaster for us right now, lots going on which is raising our stress levels, one shining light on the horizon is that my wife’s book is coming out in a month, and I’m really excited that other people are going to get to experience it.

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The Void Dragon

'Truly enchanting' Trudi Canavan on The Outcast Mage 'Both classic and utterly original, this is heartfelt fantasy from a wonderful new voice' Tasha Suri ...

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CL Hellisen @clhellisen.com · 17/09/2026

My amazing friend @annabelcwrites.bsky.social also has a new book coming out! The Void Dragon will be out soon, but for those of you who haven't read book one yet (GO YOU MUST - old school epic fantasy but without ick) The Outcast Mage is currently a £2.99 deal www.amazon.co.uk/Outcast-Mage...

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The Outcast Mage: shortlisted for the British Fantasy Award (Book One of the Shattered Lands) eBook : Campbell, Annabel: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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Annabel Campbell @annabelcwrites.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Friends! We are almost at pub date for these lush, dark, sexy monsters. Aleks is the sweet one and I will bite anyone who says otherwise. I super sadly had to pull out of chairing this for health reasons, but @heatherpalmer.bsky.social is the absolute shit and this event is going to be beautiful.

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Heather Palmer @heatherpalmer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I am BEYOND excited to chair this event!! (NB, I am not @annabelcwrites.bsky.social but I do a pretty good impression when I've had 4-6 coffees)

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James Oswald @sirbenfro.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Bags packed, audiobook cued up (The Outcast Mage by @annabelcwrites.bsky.social, narrated most enjoyably by Sarah Slimani), that's me about to start the epic five hour drive down to Harrogate. See you there, Crime Fiction Fans!

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CL Hellisen @clhellisen.com · 14/07/2026

Exciting news is that I'll be at Blackwell's in Edinburgh on September 24th, chatting with @annabelcwrites.bsky.social about The Shape of Monsters! Catch us because we're awesome and also books are neat! deets in alt text

Promo for The Shape of Monsters at Blackwell's Edinburgh, with a book cover and a person's face. CL Hellisen in conversation with Annabel Campbell, Thursday 25th September, 7 pm. Ticket details - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/c-l-hellisen-the-shape-of-monsters-tickets-1992930693352

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Mike Brooks @mikebrooks668.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

It’s publication day! THIS IS WHERE THE FUTURE BLEEDS is out today!

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Narrative Damage @narrativedamagerpg.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Our cast: @bingewriting.bsky.social as Professor Alastair Vane @ianthegreen.bsky.social as Flora Meiklewood @annabelcwrites.bsky.social as Fiona Murray @davegoodman.bsky.social as Roland Halliwell @benedictanning.bsky.social as Dr. Terrence Tableau And @marcorinaldi.bsky.social as Keeper!

A character promotional graphic set against a yellow background patterned with faint geometric symbols. In the middle is a vintage, sepia-toned portrait of a stern-looking man with a prominent moustache, representing the character "Roland Halliwell." In the bottom left is a modern, black-and-white photo of a bearded man with glasses and prominent mutton chops, representing the player, David Goodman. Text reads, "Roland Halliwell. Played by David Goodman, author of Solitary Agents," accompanied by a small image of the book's cover. Logos for Narrative Damage, Call of Cthulhu, and Cymera are in the corners.

A character promotional graphic set against a yellow background patterned with faint runic and geometric symbols. In the middle is a vintage portrait painting of a seated, dark-haired man in a dark suit, representing the character "Dr. Terrence Tableau." In the bottom right is a modern, black-and-white photo of a bald man with round glasses and a moustache, representing the player, Benedict Anning. Text reads, "Dr. Terrence Tableau. Played by Benedict Anning, author of Atomic Coffin," accompanied by a small image of the book's cover. Logos for Narrative Damage, Call of Cthulhu, and Cymera are in the corners.

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Narrative Damage @narrativedamagerpg.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

THIS FRIDAY! Come see our first live Actual Play - a specially written Edinburgh-set scenario of Call of Cthulhu (the brilliant rpg from @chaosium.bsky.social) at @cymerafestival.co.uk featuring a fantastic cast of some of your favourite authors! Free to attend - 5pm at The Pleasance, Edinburgh!

Promotional graphic for a "Call of Cthulhu" event titled "Under A Yellow Moon." The background features a large, glowing yellow full moon shining over a dark, classical stone building at night. Overlaying the image is text that reads, "A Live Actual Play Scenario for CYMERA. Friday 5 June at 5pm - Free to attend." The graphic includes logos for the Narrative Damage podcast, the Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game, and the Cymera Festival.

A character promotional graphic set against a yellow background patterned with faint runic and geometric symbols. In the middle is a vintage, black-and-white portrait of an older, bearded gentleman in a suit, representing the character "Prof. Alistair Vane." In the bottom right is a modern photo of a man with a distinctively styled moustache wearing a suit, representing the player, Nicholas Binge. Text reads, "Prof. Alistair Vane. Played by Nicholas Binge, author of Abyss," accompanied by a small image of the book's cover. Logos for Narrative Damage, Call of Cthulhu, and Cymera are in the corners

A character promotional graphic set against a yellow background patterned with faint runic and geometric symbols. In the middle is a vintage, sepia-toned portrait of a woman with curly hair wearing a beaded necklace, representing the character "Flora Meiklewood." In the bottom left is a modern, black-and-white photo of a man with glasses, curly hair, and a moustache, smoking a cigar, representing the player, Ian Green. Text reads, "Flora Meiklewood. Played by Ian Green, author of Extremophile," accompanied by a small image of the book's cover. Logos for Narrative Damage, Call of Cthulhu, and Cymera are in the corners.

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Annabel Campbell @annabelcwrites.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Want to see me play a weird little creature with trust issues and no sensible answers to anything? Check this out 😂 (seriously, we had a great time and Marco is an amazing GM. Tune in for his character acting and voices alone!)

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Glasgow SF Writers' Circle @gsfwc.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

(4/4) Best Newcomer Annabel Campbell - The Outcast Mage (Orbit) @annabelcwrites.bsky.social Best Novella Amal El-Mohtar - The River Has Roots (Arcadia) @amalelmohtar.com Good luck to everyone shortlisted! You can find the full rundown here: britishfantasysociety.org/the-british-...

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The British Fantasy Awards 2026 Shortlists! – The British Fantasy Society

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Glasgow SF Writers' Circle @gsfwc.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

(3/4) Best Short Story E.M. Faulds - Godzilla as a Young Man Named Mike (Podcastle) @bethkesh.bsky.social Best Fantasy Novel Annabel Campbell - The Outcast Mage (Orbit) @annabelcwrites.bsky.social Shona Kinsella - Daughters of Nicnevin (Flame Tree Press) @shonak.bsky.social

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Glasgow SF Writers' Circle @gsfwc.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

(2/4) Best Anthology Neil Williamson (Ed.) - Blood In The Bricks (NewCon Press) @neilwilliamson.bsky.social Best Artist Jenni Coutts @jennicoutts.bsky.social Best Collection Christopher Caldwell - Call and Response (Neon Hemlock) @seraph76.bsky.social

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Glasgow SF Writers' Circle @gsfwc.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

The British Fantasy Awards shortlists are out -- and didn't we do well! Jenni Coutts, Christopher Caldwell, E.M. Faulds and Neil Williamson all made it, plus alumnae Amal El-Mohtar, Shona Kinsella and Annabel Campbell. While the juries are considering, here's what your GSFWC pals are up for.. (1/4)

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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

The @cymerafestival.co.uk auction is live. I'm offering signed and annotated hardback copies of A SWORD OF BRONZE AND ASHES and A SWORD OF GOLD AND RUIN. All the references, Easter Eggs, stupid personal jokes and absurd literary pretension marked up for your edification.

Copies of the books A Sword of Bronze and Ashes, and A Sword of Gold and Ruin by Anna Smith Spark.

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Dr Kate Thagrinus 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @katelaity.eurosky.social · 25/05/2026

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Edinburgh SFF @edinburghsff.com · 22/05/2026

Congratulations to an amazing group of writers from the Edinburgh SFF community who have been shortlisted by @britfantasysoc.bsky.social - @clhellisen.bsky.social @lyndseycroal.bsky.social @mkhardywrites.com @neilwilliamson.bsky.social @annabelcwrites.bsky.social We’re absolutely delighted!

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Lorraine Wilson @rainewilson.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Massive congrats to all the BFA finalists, especially the fabulous @clhellisen.bsky.social @mkhardywrites.com @annabelcwrites.bsky.social & @lyndseycroal.bsky.social - Delighted to see your books getting this much deserved love 🖤

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David Green @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Lovely news to get today! And well done to my friends @annabelcwrites.bsky.social, @mhayinde.bsky.social and @shonak.bsky.social for being nominated in the same category! It's a royal rumble!

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Annabel Campbell @annabelcwrites.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

This is just wild 🥹💚 Big dream stuff. I am stunned and very happy right now. 😭

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Annabel Campbell @annabelcwrites.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Friends 🥹🥹🥹 This just the most wonderful news to receive. Thank you thank you to everyone who voted for THE OUTCAST MAGE. I’m stunned, thrilled and honoured to be shortlisted. All of the BFA shortlists are filled with brilliant, lovely people. Congratulations to all of them!

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Annabel Campbell @annabelcwrites.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Look at this incredible list 😍😍🔥 I am beyond thrilled that The Outcast Mage has been included on The Aldiss Award for worldbuilding’s long list, and even more so that it’s alongside these other incredible books (and some lovely pals). What a treat. thealdissaward.com/the-2026-ald...

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The 2026 Aldiss Award Long List - The Aldiss Award

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Annabel Campbell @annabelcwrites.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

GUYS! The sequel to THE OUTCAST MAGE is coming out THIS YEAR! Book 2 of The Shattered Lands is going to be called THE VOID DRAGON, and despite everything IS COMING OUT THIS YEAR. THE VOID DRAGON will be out October 2026 and you can PRE-ORDER NOW. Come on an adventure with me!

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Annabel Campbell @annabelcwrites.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Ah, thank you so much for this lovely review, @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social 🧡🧡 (and sorry not sorry for the emotional damage 😇)

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Omar Kooheji 🍉 @ohmz.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

If you’ve not already gotten it, The Outcast Mage by @annabelcwrites.bsky.social is £3.99 on Audible right now! That’s a steal! The narration is amazingly done. www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Outca...

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Mike Brooks @mikebrooks668.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Do We Love Or Do We Wait?, the (midday!) sex scene panel with @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social @annabelcwrites.bsky.social @elianjmorgan.bsky.social and Catriona Silvey

The aforementioned authors sitting behind a table with mics

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Mike Brooks @mikebrooks668.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

First panel is Spreadsheets and Spells, discussing magic systems with @justmarvewrites.bsky.social @mhayinde.bsky.social @annabelcwrites.bsky.social and @sophiavahdati.bsky.social

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Glasgow SF Writers' Circle @gsfwc.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

So you think you're a disaster mage? Why not be sure and join our Annabel Campbell on the latest edition of the BFS Long Story Short podcast? Have a listen at the link below! @annabelcwrites.bsky.social

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Annabel Campbell @annabelcwrites.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

My husband is my social media manager 😅 But look! Here I am talking about my favourite subject, those beautiful disastrous wizard mentors. And Dungeon Crawler Carl, apparently, which I completely forgot about 😂 PRINCESS DONUT IS A DISASTER WIZARD. I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL.

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Annabel Campbell @annabelcwrites.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

What Omar has failed to include is that when I did eventually steal a car, I didn’t control it well and immediately ran over a person. So from zero crime to on the run for murder just like that. It’s a slippery slope…

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Glasgow SF Writers' Circle @gsfwc.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Good news, everyone! Cameron Johnston's got The First Mage on the Moon and here's the cover the prove it! Check out the reveal of his next Angry Robot novel over on Reactor Magazine now. @cameronjohnston.bsky.social @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social

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Paul 🏳️‍🌈📚🍺🍰📸 @books-beers-bakes.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Book 18 of 2025 The Outcast Mage by @annabelcwrites.bsky.social Epic fantasy and perfect for fans of Trudi Canavan and S A Chakraborty. It has been very apt reading this while in Istanbul as this is also a land straddling East and West. Very much looking forward to the next instalment. 💙📚🪐 🌈📚 🌈🚀💫

A dark figure wearing a loose flowing robe standing on top of a sand dune with further dunes stretching into the distance. A large red disc that graduates to yellow surrounded by a circle of Arabic designs and an outer circle of glyphs. The title of the book is in black over the red disc.

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Jamedi @jamreads.com · 07/09/2025

The Needfire, by @mkhardywrites.com (pub by @solarisbooks.bsky.social) is a great sapphic gothic novel, a proposal that blends classic motifs with a touch of modernity, perfect if you like highly atmospherical books. Full thoughts: jamreads.com/reviews/the-... 💙📚

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MK Hardy @mkhardywrites.com · 30/08/2025

Oh yeah? Two can play at that game!!!

A graphic featuring the new release Scottish sapphic historical gothic novel The Needfire, by MK Hardy, surrounded by objects including antlers, ivy, an antique syringe, a pocketwatch, and writing paraphernalia. Around it are written the phrases "creeping dread", "murder tree", "the crumbling cliffs are a metaphor", "mandatory fucked-up deer", "everyone is lying", "Harold they're lesbians", "that one bit with the sheep", "(buy this book plz)", "the fork scene", "something something Crimson Peak", "out now!", and "...yeh, it's pretty gay"

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David Green @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Always nice seeing my friends' books on the shelves in Galway ♥️ @sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social @shonak.bsky.social @annabelcwrites.bsky.social @mytholder.bsky.social

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Annabel Campbell @annabelcwrites.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

That feeling when you’re having A Day at work and someone messages with ‘good job on x project’ - And you want to reply ‘Aaaaaaa thank you 😭😭😭😭 -snotty crying- I really needed this.’ …and instead you need to just reply ‘Cheers’ like a normal functioning human.

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Annabel Campbell @annabelcwrites.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

You almost get the same experience if you mention squash in Scotland or diluting juice in England. (I love this and Ncuti Gatwa so much)

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Lyndsey Croal (she/her) @lyndseycroal.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Thanks to @waterstones.bsky.social St Andrews for having me today to sign some copies of Dark Crescent! Apparently it's been selling well there alongside other Scotland and folklore books which is super lovely to hear 🤗🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙✨️ @lunapress.bsky.social

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