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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 6h

October is just around the corner, so here's another spooky 3D art. As always, it was "I'll just test things out" case, but the zombie's absent expression makes me feel like I can relate to him. Because brrraaains… No AI.

A male zombie standing idly in the ruins of a city.

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༺ƊǗƝƓĘƠΝƁÏƬƇΗ༻ @dungeonbitch.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Found a better quality close up of the Elric of Melniboné cosplay from 1987!

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In case you're wondering how my writing is going, in the nearly done first draft of my new book, I still have [namehere] for an important organization, and [insertname] for a vital location. I guess I should be happy that at least all characters have their names by now...

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It's been a day (and it's not over yet), so when a large spider decided to walk on the wall right behind my PC, it didn't even elicit any strong reaction. Just a loud, "SERIOUSLY?!" and then I went to get the spray. It had no chance. Not in the mood, spider, not in the mood.

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Caræsten 🇵🇸 @cara.city · 24/09/2026

guys please stop falling for this, this is not “rogue AI” it’s “environments with lax cybersecurity controls”

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

One of the things I’m infinitely grateful for is that in the morning, when the world starts rushing, I get to stand in the patio for ~15 minutes, watching the sky and clouds change as the sun rises. And sometimes, it’s a true spectacle of shapes and colors.

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

If you're in the northern hemisphere, autumn is finally here (and right on cue, temperatures around here dropped from 90-100s F to 70s), and that means… Does it mean more reading? Do you read more in autumn? Do you have specific rituals? Apple cider? Pumpkin latte? Cozy reading nook?

Image of autumn leaves and text: do you have autumn reading rituals?

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

My yesterday's self spelled "biscuit" wrong and didn't have a speck of doubt about it being right. My today's self looked at it for 30 mins, seeing nothing wrong with it. Only then she got a hunch to check the dictionary and discovered the truth. A peak author form, I tell you.

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I married the right man. He comes home, tired, and after a lot of overtime and traveling. He glances at me while we say hello. Just glances and immediately asks, "Are you okay?". Before I can even respond, he says, "You are not okay." and immediately gives me full attention.

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Davis Bickford @davis.social · 16/09/2026

I’ve always loved the phrase, “living well is the best revenge.” Despite how it sounds, it isn't about spite; it’s about breaking free from a toxic cycle. It means taking all the energy you would have spent fighting back, and using it to build a life of peace and joy instead.

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Continuing with the spooky theme, it's time for vampires! I had fun making this image, and I wanted it to be a little campy, with an 80s movie poster feel. No AI.

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A piece of wisdom: if you're about to go to bed, do NOT decide to move a 3.5GB of files on your external archive drive. Signed, Me, who has been staring at a progress bar that's moving way too slow for far too long now.

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Here's your periodical reminder that all my books are available wide, in all the stores and platforms I can get them on, including subscriptions and library apps. Find my books where you shop or support me directly! Check out all the books, links, and a guide where to start: authorjm.com/books

Covers of all books by Joanna Maciejewska and text: Find my books where YOU shop. Direct - Gumroad. Stores - Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Booktopia, Campfire, DriveThruFiction, Fable, Google Play, Itch.io, Kobo, Smashwords, Thalia, and more! Libraries - Libby, Hoopla, BorrowBox, CloudLibrary, Odilo, and others! Subscriptions - Kobo Plus and Everand.

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Aeryn Christie @chaoskirin.art · 14/09/2026

LOL, for once, I have no words.

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Shannon Knight @shannonknight.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

When I wrote Domestication, I built a great deal of dread around Janie's isolation. In Catamorphosis, Jazz starts out alone, but when the shit hits the fan, she makes a phone call, and the girl gang assembles. I loved that. shannonknight.net/Domestication/ shannonknight.net/Catamorphosis/

Paperbacks of Domestication and Catamorphosis by Shannon Knight next to each other

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I saw an author say, "We've made it do the '…ber' months!" and that somehow made my brain jump to, "What if the months were named after my series? So here I am, presenting you 4 new month names. They kind of fit, don't they? 😆 (Yes, I cheated using the standalone title too!)

Text: If my series names were month names... Arcanber, Shadowber, Memober, Sanguiber.

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Jane Lia @jane-lia.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

What's especially crazy to me in this sentiment (which I also had pre bluesky) is how much every other artistic field lauds indies. Indie filmmaking? Good. Indie music? Good. Indie books? Suddenly people draw a line, even though all the reasons Indie is good everywhere else *still apply*.

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The way indie music is seen as 'cool' and indie films are seen as 'embracing the craft without selling out' while indie books are seen as 'didn't get trad published' gives me feelings. Really crunchy feelings. The snobbery makes zero sense and instantly tells me someone isn't worth listening to.

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Continuing with the spooky season art, I have a dark arts battle to share. It was interesting to work with stronger contrast and deeper shadows, and I'm happy how this image turned out. No AI.

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Star Trek Day seems like a good day to share my favorite related meme. And say what you want about the JJ Abrams's trilogy, but it did have Karl Urban as Bones (and Simon Pegg as Scotty), and he was perfect.

Screenshot of a post by dogwoodbones: Why Bones is never allowed to give the intro... Space, the final most horrible and terrifying frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. It's 5-year mission: to explore the worst possible corners of the void, to seek out dangerous new diseases, and new civilization that want us dead. To boldly go where no fucking sane person would ever go... Damnit Jim, why the fuck are we even out here.

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Authors, to get some positives on our feeds, share an excerpt from a review of your book that you're proud of! For Memories of Sorcery and Sand: "I tore through it (...) – because there was no way I could predict where the story would go next. Which is something Joanna is very good at doing."

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

My husband's and my music tastes partially overlap, but aren't a perfect match. So at some point, he went through all his music, song by song, letting me decide "yay" or "nay." All the "yays" went into a playlist, and now whenever he wants to listen to his music, he just plays "my" playlist.

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Jacqui Davis - Newsletter now up! @logicfairy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🎉It was my birthday last week! So as is tradition in these parts, here's some of my favourite illos 🎉

A young man rides a white stag during golden hour inn the mountains

An old neanderthal man tells a story in smoke to a little, homo-sapiens girl

Fantasy cover spread of a man standing in a desert as dawn

Cover for Sul: From Gold to Iron and Rust - a green statue of a man rises from the sea against a yellow background

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Today's mood: I'M GOING TO GET ALL THE THINGS DONE! ...maybe.

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Ben Schenkman - Author & Narrator @benschenkman.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

How good is this cover?! Here's A Little Death Among Friends - The Devil You Know, Book 4. Release date is October 19th, but pre-orders are open NOW!

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Me: Complain about my mouse being annoying and less responsive. Husband: Immediately orders a new mouse and a new mouse pad and overnights both. The mouse is perfect for a leftie who also uses it with her right hand too. The pad is large enough to cover most of my huge desk.

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I took a summer break from sharing my 3d art, but I'm back, right in time to share spooky-themed art for the Halloween season, and today, I have Autumn Malady for you. I love the little cat model, and it seemed perfect for this image. No AI.

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

All my books in one spot: authorjm.com/books Not sure where to start? Read the guide: authorjm.com/books/where-... Curious what is cozy dark? Here's the explanation: authorjm.com/what-is-cozy...

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

My website got a new look! The pages got a new look, and it should be easier to find things (and books, always books!) you're looking for.

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I spent an hour talking to my husband about the book I'm currently writing and the "final fight" scene in it. It's great for brainstorming and ironing out the details. Result? I had something that was okay. Now I have something I love. And now all that's left is to write it.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 30/08/2026

The Narratess Indie Book Sale goes into its second day. Over 280 indie ebooks in the fantasy, sci-fi, and horror genres are on sale or free at indie Book.sale To celebrate, check out these books by members of the Read Indie Fantasy Discord server: www.readindiefantasy.com/the-narrates... #BookSky

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Companies tell you to bundle your insurance. But doesn't bundling your books sound much more exciting? Take your pick: 46 thrill fantasy books or 107 books across SFF genres. Or browse chill fantasy, sci-fi, and horror bundles. Only this weekend! Check reply for links.

Naratess Indie Sale fantasy bundle promotional image

Naratess Indie Sale mega bundle promotional image

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Be sure you're checking out the #naratess indie book sale! Remember, if you read indie books, you're automatically gorgeous. I don't make the rules 🥰 🔗 indiebook.sale

Banner for the Narratess Indie Book Sale. A chonky dragon reads a book at the bottom, a pile of skulls with a candle and ghost sit on the left of the text, and a space ship flies by a planet on the right of the text. Several fantasy book covers surround the banner.

Text: Indie Book Sale

indiebook.sale

Fantasy, Sci FI & Horror

29 - 31 August

Main banner designed by Arden Powell

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 29/08/2026

Find even MORE amazing books at indiebook.sale! And if you want us to promote your book in future, why not join our awesome Discord server of authors and readers? 😉 discord.gg/Jgx6XjDNpJ #booksky

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Join the Read Indie Fantasy Discord Server!

Read Indie Fantasy is a community of indie fantasy readers and authors. | 156 members

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 29/08/2026

What May Rise From the Ashes by @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social Once, she refused to learn magic. Now, elderly librarian Ofronia will stop at nothing to keep the nobles from shuttering her beloved library. #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

The book cover to What May Rise from the Ashes by Susanne Schmidt. Once, she refused to learn magic. Now, elderly librarian Ofronia will stop at nothing to keep the nobles from shuttering her beloved library. Priced 1.99.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 29/08/2026

The Wraith Returns by @paulgzareith.ink Alien vampires, trapped in a time warp of their own creation, getting hunted by an immortal assassin, also of their own creation. #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

The book cover to The Warith Returns by Paul G. Zareith. Alien vampires, trapped in a time warp of their own creation, getting hunted by an immortal assassin, also of their own creation. Priced FREE.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 29/08/2026

The Thirteenth Hour by @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com Cruel gods demand worship from their mortal subjects in this gaslamp fantasy featuring magical portals, gothic cosmic deities, quaint Britishisms, and steampunk vibes. #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

The book cover to The Thirteenth Hour by Trudie Skies. Cruel gods demand worship from their mortal subjects in this gaslamp fantasy featuring magical portals, gothic cosmic deities, quaint Britishisms, and steampunk vibes. Priced 1.99.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 29/08/2026

The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle by @stevewestenra.bsky.social A cryptid-hunting YouTuber follows a video of his presumed-dead mom to an isolated island that may house the monsters he swears aren't real. #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

The book cover to The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle by Steve Hugh Westenra. A cryptid-hunting YouTuber follows a video of his presumed-dead mom to an isolated island that may house the monsters he swears aren't real. Priced 1.99.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 29/08/2026

The Edge of a World by @jd-rivers.com Possessed scholar on a quest to find the truth about himself and the world. #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

The book cover to The Edge of a World by JD Rivers. Possessed scholar on a quest to find the truth about himself and the world. Priced 1.99.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 29/08/2026

The Curse of Dragon Tail Island by @jnevair.bsky.social A once-legendary pirate and his salty crew risk uncharted waters for a second chance at glory in this rollicking nautical fantasy. #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

The book cover to The Curse of Dragon Tail Island by Jonathan Nevair. A once-legendary pirate and his salty crew risk uncharted waters for a second chance at glory in this rollicking nautical fantasy. Priced 1.99.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 29/08/2026

The Dragon Next Door by @vriccithode.bsky.social In this sapphic ace romantasy, Tollar’s got a stolen dragon egg & that’s the least of her problems as a pair of disaster queers raise a baby dragon amidst growing threats. #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

The book cover to The Dragon Next Door by Vanessa Ricci-Thode. In this sapphic ace romantasy, Tollar’s got a stolen dragon egg & that’s the least of her problems as a pair of disaster queers raise a baby dragon amidst growing threats. Priced 1.99.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 29/08/2026

The Crane Moon Cycle Duology by @jcsnow.bsky.social Aili never wanted to be immortal. But when the woman she loves binds her with blood and fire, she’ll cross life and death to find out why. #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

The book cover to The Crane Moon Duology by J. C. Snow. Aili never wanted to be immortal. But when the woman she loves binds her with blood and fire, she’ll cross life and death to find out why. Priced 2.99.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 29/08/2026

Tales of Lunis Aquaria: Volume II by @tessahastjarjanto.com Step into Lunis Aquaria with eight new tales of adventure, mystery, and wonder. #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

The book cover of Tales of Lunis Aquaria: Volume II by Tessa Hastjarjanto. Step into Lunis Aquaria with eight new tales of adventure, mystery, and wonder. Priced 1.99.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 29/08/2026

Riyati Rivals by @kaizeal.aquakatpublishing.com Book 2 of a dark fantasy series exporting identity, legacy, trauma, & finding one's path in life, ft characters across a range of queer, neurodiverse, & socioeconomic classes. #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

The book cover to Riyati Rivals by Kai Zeal. Book 2 of a dark fantasy series exporting identity, legacy, trauma, & finding one's path in life, ft characters across a range of queer, neurodiverse, & socioeconomic classes. Priced 2.99.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 29/08/2026

Nectar for the God by @patricksamphire.bsky.social In the city of Agatos, nothing stays buried forever. #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

The book cover to Nectar for the God by Patrick Samphire. In the city of Agatos, nothing stays buried forever. Priced 2.99.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 29/08/2026

Merchants of Knowledge and Magic by @kiraofthewind.com “My secret would plunge the world into chaos.” “How much is it worth?” Calinthe is an asexual dragonfly-person who was sent on a mission to find two missing men. #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

The book cover to Merchants of Knowledge and Magic by Erika McCorkle. “My secret would plunge the world into chaos.” “How much is it worth?” Calinthe is an asexual dragonfly-person who was sent on a mission to find two missing men. Priced 1.99.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 29/08/2026

Legacy of the Brightwash by @krystlematar.bsky.social Follow the law and you'll stay safe--but what if the law is wrong? #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

The book cover to Legacy of the Brightwash by Krystle Matar. Follow the law and you'll stay safe--but what if the law is wrong? Priced 1.99.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 29/08/2026

However Many Must Die by @fantasticphil.bsky.social Band of Brothers meets Lord of the Rings in an epic dark fantasy adventure that'll keep you up all night. #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

The book cover to However Many Must Die by Phil Williams. Band of Brothers meets Lord of the Rings in an epic dark fantasy adventure that'll keep you up all night. Priced 1.99.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 29/08/2026

Gone Home: At the Road's End by @nils.readindiefantasy.com She's the villain of everyone else's story. #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

The book cover to Gone Home: At the Road's End by Nils Odlund. She's the villain of everyone else's story. Priced 2.99.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 29/08/2026

Chai and Charmcraft by @lynnstrong.bsky.social What’s a prince to do when the man of his dreams doesn’t want a crown and his cat-familiar is banned from the palace? #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

The book cover to Chai and Charmcraft by Lynn Strong. What’s a prince to do when the man of his dreams doesn’t want a crown and his cat-familiar is banned from the palace? Priced 2.99.

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