James Jakins @bethteva.bsky.social · 14/09/2026I have returned to the social media mines to announce a new book! The 6th book in my orc-centric Heroes of Summervale series is now up for pre-order. Releases on Kindle, Paperback, and KU on October 31st. Here's a link: www.amazon.com/dp/B0HJSGX7C6amazon.comWizards of Behemoth (Heroes of Summervale Book 6)Mikaia Goretusk and her guardian, Arthur Shield, have settled into a new life on the back of the giant construct known as Behemoth. Arthur has taken his place as the leader of a new order of Knights ... 011
James Jakins @bethteva.bsky.social · 21/07/2026It’s my birthday this week. So I’m giving away all my books. Ebook only(sorry). From today through the 24th. 112
James Jakins @bethteva.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Had a couple months of life being life. Which means writing has been a little slower. Been capping at about 2k words a day for a bit. But! Just hit 8k today. Not my best day ever, but it’s a number I’m happy with. Hoping to maybe double it after a little break. 010
James Jakins @bethteva.bsky.social · 06/01/2026We’re about a week into the new year and I figured it’s about time I gave an update. Been a long time since I’ve posted anything. Those of you that follow me on any social media site now I am just godawful at posting consistently. Honestly? Not really something I feel too bad about. 100
Reposted by James JakinsAshe @ashearmstrong.bsky.social · 09/12/2025To all the fans of #darkfantasy, #horror, and #orcs looking for a queernorm world, I have the series for you: My Grimluk, Demon Hunter series! And I am 100% generative slop free! #BookSky💙📚 You can also support me on Patreon. www.ashearmstrong.com/works/fictio... www.patreon.com/ashearmstrong 0117
Reposted by James JakinsSolaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · 06/06/2025We've hit 7K followers, so how about a book bundle giveaway to celebrate?! Open to US, CAN, UK & IE. Follow, like & repost to enter! Closes 9th June. Feat: @natania.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social @premeemohamed.com & more! Inc. an early ARC of THE DOOR ON THE SEA! 4156133
Reposted by James JakinsAshe @ashearmstrong.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Speaking of 10 years of Grimluk, you can read my reflections on Patreon today or my website tomorrow. One of the big things I decided to do, with all the mental hurdles, is ask that my readers help me celebrate A Demon in the Desert. If you ever read and enjoyed it, please share! 062
James Jakins @bethteva.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Huge congrats to @ashearmstrong.bsky.social for ten years of Grimluk! I can’t believe it’s been that long already… 020
James Jakins @bethteva.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Little writing update: Wizards of Behemoth is with some trusted readers. Expecting good notes soon. I’ve completely outlined the sequel, Scavengers of the Dragon Rift. And I’ve officially started working on the third Jack Bloodfist novel. Plan is to have all 3 finished then do a rapid release. 040
Reposted by James JakinsMark Lawrence @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social · 21/05/2025In 10 days the #SPFBO champions' league starts! A decade's worth of champions competed together to find the champion of champions. Check out the judges: hardy perennials, returning favourites, & visiting superstars! #SPFBOCL (Spiffbocl) mark---lawrence.blogspot.com/2025/05/afte...mark---lawrence.blogspot.comSPFBO Champions' League!After 10 years we have 10 champions. So, the only logical thing to do is to line them up on a board and have a champions' league! All 10 cha... 25622
Reposted by James JakinsAshe @ashearmstrong.bsky.social · 09/05/2025To all the fans of #darkfantasy, #horror, and #orcs looking for a queernorm world, I have the series for you: My Grimluk, Demon Hunter series! #BookSky💙📚 You can also support me on Patreon/Comradery. www.ashearmstrong.com/works/fictio... www.patreon.com/ashearmstrong www.comradery.co/ashearmstrongashearmstrong.comGrimluk, Demon HunterGrimluk is an orc with one purpose: hunting demons. Note: Unless noted, all books can be read as standalones. Genre: FantasySubgenre: Sixguns & Sorcery, Weird West, Dark Fantasy, Fantasy Advent… 1128
James Jakins @bethteva.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Recently finished the first draft of the next Arthur and Miki book. My partner read it in one sitting and immediately demanded the sequel. I’m taking that to mean it’s good. 140
Reposted by James JakinsMark Lawrence @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social · 01/05/2025I'm in the presence of a champion! My copy of #SPFBOX champion By Blood By Salt, by J.L Odom, has arrived. It's a book with very few readers that beat 299 other fantasy novels to win the 10th #SPFBO - give it a shot, let's make a difference! 47812
Reposted by James JakinsMark Lawrence @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social · 29/04/2025SPFBOX is over - we have our glorious champion, and a super-close runner up! All of these books are worthy of your attention! #SPFBO 68336
James Jakins @bethteva.bsky.social · 05/04/2025SPFBO Finalist Sale! mlwangbooks.com/2025-spfbo-f... 030
James Jakins @bethteva.bsky.social · 13/02/2025Found parking, got my lanyard. Time for a writer’s conference. 030
James Jakins @bethteva.bsky.social · 06/02/2025On a handful of panels at LTUE next week. A couple I’m legitimately excited for. It’s nice to be able to talk the craft and business with people that actually want to hear about it, vs everyone I normally force to listen to me. 030
Reposted by James JakinsDeston J. Munden @authordjmunden.bsky.social · 05/02/2025It's here!!! PREORDERS ARE UP! Recipes for an Unexpected Afterlife. #booksky #coverreveal #cozyfantasy 2239
James Jakins @bethteva.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Yesterday was my regular TTRPG group’s first session after a 3 month break. I ran Mausritter and had the party explore their characters’ home base as mice. Was really fun showing them their impact on the world like that. 040
James Jakins @bethteva.bsky.social · 25/01/2025Been thinking about some of my favorite Pratchett quotes. Specifically some about Anger. Feeling it lately... Currently writing the 6th book in my Heroes of Summervale series. A series I fully outlined 7 or 8 years ago... And the timing of this one is something. Just hit a scene that drove it home. 150
James Jakins @bethteva.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Took my books off Kindle Unlimited a few months ago so I could make them available in more stores, and was pleasantly surprised this morning to find that for the first time my non-Amazon sales were higher than my Amazon numbers. So, thanks, whoever did that. Hope the trend continues. 040
James Jakins @bethteva.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Just got up from one the best writing sessions I’ve had in a while. About 7,500 words, give or take. Last couple of months(years, honestly) have been hard. But feels like something snapped back into place today. 140
James Jakins @bethteva.bsky.social · 19/01/2025Managed to finish two minis in one painting session. 050
James Jakins @bethteva.bsky.social · 17/01/2025For my first official Bluesky post, here’s the first mini I’ve painted in months. 080
