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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 15h

Today we’re excited to host a cover reveal for A Dragon for Darius, Part One, by @sbakelar.bsky.social, which is launching a Backerkit campaign to produce a limited edition cover for the series in celebration of the author’s tenth published novel: www.readindiefantasy.com/cover-reveal...

A banner image for the cover reveal of A Dragon for Darius, Part One. The background shows a giant hand holding an open book in a forest with a blurry version of the cover.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 01/10/2026

It's the start of a brand new month, so let's take a look at the new indie SFFH releases for October! www.readindiefantasy.com/new-release-...

A banner for our New Release Roundup for October. It shows a book shelf featuring the book covers for A Little Death Among Friends by Ben Schenkman, Quartz Storm by LE Draig, and Shattered City by T. L. Morgan.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 19/09/2026

Today we're hosting a Saturday Spotlight for Corners of the Deep Dark by @aphowell.com, an exciting new space opera: www.readindiefantasy.com/saturday-spo...

A banner showing a map with a open book and pages flying in the air. It has the text Saturday Spotlight and the book cover to Corners of the Deep Dark by A. P. Howell.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 15/09/2026

Today we’re celebrating the launch of Arcane Awakenings, An Urban Fantasy Anthology campaign on Kickstarter by Shadow Stained Press. www.readindiefantasy.com/arcane-awake...

A banner showing a map with a open book and pages flying in the air. It has the text Saturday Spotlight and the book cover to Arcane Awakenings.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 10/09/2026

Today we’re excited to host a cover reveal for A Feast for the Void by @spookyxpickle.bsky.social, one of three poetry collections in the Fistfuls of Poetry Backerkit campaign launching as part of @the-book-bazaar.com this October by Pickle Jar Press: www.readindiefantasy.com/cover-reveal...

A banner image for the cover reveal of A Feast for the Void. The background shows a giant hand holding an open book in a forest with a blurry version of the cover.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 05/09/2026

Today we're hosting a Saturday Spotlight for The Woman Who Fell Through Space by Amara Star, a cozy sci-fi novella about a trans woman who is mysteriously transported across space: www.readindiefantasy.com/saturday-spo...

A banner showing a map with a open book and pages flying in the air. It has the text Saturday Spotlight and the book cover to The Woman Who Fell Through Space by Amara Star.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 01/09/2026

Today we’re also excited to host a cover reveal for A Little Death Among Friends by @benschenkman.bsky.social, the fourth book in The Devil You Know series of urban fantasy that begins with My Boss is the Devil: www.readindiefantasy.com/cover-reveal...

A banner image for the cover reveal of A Little Death Among Friends. The background shows a giant hand holding an open book in a forest with a blurry version of the cover.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 01/09/2026

Today is the start of a new feature on the blog, the New Release Roundup! Come see what books and crowdfunds are launching in September: www.readindiefantasy.com/new-release-...

A banner for our New Release Roundup for September. It shows a book shelf featuring the book covers for Corners of the Deep Dark by A. P. Howell, Light & Earth & Marrow by Jeannie Marschall and Untwined by Helyna L. Cove.

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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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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

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

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

Broken Sky by @morgankbell.bsky.social Awkward misfit Dorian finds himself in over his head when he must flee his home with a ragtag airship crew and rescue captive dragons from his stepfather's machinations. #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

The book cover to Broken Sky by Morgan K. Bell. Awkward misfit Dorian finds himself in over his head when he must flee his home with a ragtag airship crew and rescue captive dragons from his stepfather's machinations. Priced 1.99.

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

Bounty Inc. by @adamholcombe.bountyink.com Wyn finds out if he can make his dream a reality by bringing together a diverse cast of dangerous aliens to start the galaxy's first bounty hunting org: Bounty Inc. #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

The book cover to Bounty Inc. by Adam Holcombe. Wyn finds out if he can make his dream a reality by bringing together a diverse cast of dangerous aliens to start the galaxy's first bounty hunting org: Bounty Inc. Priced 2.99.

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

Ancient as the Stars by @mayadarjani.bsky.social For fans of Lower Decks, the Expanse, and Firefly: a found family time travel adventure with humor, snark, and lots of heart. #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

The book cover to Ancient as the Stars by Maya Darjani. For fans of Lower Decks, the Expanse, and Firefly: a found family time travel adventure with humor, snark, and lots of heart. Priced 1.99.

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

Here are books we recommend you pick up from our own Discord server! All That Glitters by @dovelynnwriter.bsky.social A spyfi but make it glorious, glorious nonsense! #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

The book cover to All That Glitters by S. L. Dove Cooper. A spyfi but make it glorious, glorious nonsense! Priced 1.99.

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

Today is the start of the Narratess Indie Book Sale! This weekend only, over 280 indie ebooks are on sale across a collection of fantasy, sci-fi, and horror genres at 1.99, 2.99, and FREE! indiebook.sale To celebrate, check out books from our Discord server: www.readindiefantasy.com/the-narrates...

A promo image for the Narratess Indie Book sale at indiebook.sale, featuring fantasy, sci-fi and horror this weekend, 29-31 August. The image shows book covers to various indie books as well as an illustrated picture of a dragon reading a book, design by Arden Powell.

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

Today we’re excited to host a cover reveal for The Death of a Universe by @jd-rivers.com, the third and final book in the Otar’s Universe series of queer science fantasy: www.readindiefantasy.com/cover-reveal...

A banner image for the cover reveal of The Death of a Universe. The background shows a giant hand holding an open book in a forest with a blurry version of the cover.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 22/08/2026

Today we're hosting a Saturday Spotlight for Wyvern by DJ O’Brien, the first book in the Dark Lair Trilogy, a completed epic fantasy of ancient evil, war, unlikely heroes and a darkness awakening after three thousand years: www.readindiefantasy.com/saturday-spo...

A banner showing a map with a open book and pages flying in the air. It has the text Saturday Spotlight and the book cover to Wyvern by DJ O’Brien.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 21/08/2026

Today we’re excited to host a cover reveal for Such Sweet Sorrow by @vampireantihero.com, a grief horror and gothic mystery, which is launching a crowdfund campaign on Backerkit this October as part of @the-book-bazaar.com 2026! www.readindiefantasy.com/cover-reveal...

A banner image for the cover reveal of Such Sweet Sorrow. The background shows a giant hand holding an open book in a forest with a blurry version of the cover.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 15/08/2026

Today we're hosting a Saturday Spotlight for The Outsiders of Orkland by @authorkfeller.bsky.social, a foul-mouthed dark fantasy with a unique Australian/New Zealand-influenced setting, and is also a BBNYA semi-finalist! www.readindiefantasy.com/saturday-spo...

A banner showing a map with a open book and pages flying in the air. It has the text Saturday Spotlight and the book cover to The Outsiders of Orkland by Kenneth Feller.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 14/08/2026

We're starting your Friday with a review of Monitored Activity by @astramachina.bsky.social, an adult queer horror novella for anyone who's ever found shopping malls deeply uncomfortable on a existential level: www.readindiefantasy.com/book-review-...

A banner image with the book cover to Monitored Activity by Mitch Miller and a background of stacked CRT monitors and TVs.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 12/08/2026

If you're looking to get away from Amazon and replace Kindle Unlimited while supporting authors, then you need to check out Kobo and Kobo Plus! They're also partnered with Storygraph. Here are 20 indie fantasy & sci-fi books on Kobo Plus to get you started: www.readindiefantasy.com/read-fantast...

A promo banner featuring eight book covers to indie fantasy and sci-fi in the background with the text: Kobo Plus Fantasy Reads.

Find more at: https://www.kobo.com/en/p/kobo-plus-fantasy-reads

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 11/08/2026

Today we’re excited to host a cover reveal for Halfsoul by @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social, the first book in the new The Heart of the Desert series which is launching a crowdfund campaign on Backerkit this October as part of @the-book-bazaar.com 2026! www.readindiefantasy.com/cover-reveal...

A banner image for the cover reveal of Halfsoul. The background shows a giant hand holding an open book in a forest with a blurry version of the cover.

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

Today we're hosting a Saturday Spotlight for The Sins of Steel and Shadow by @stevepannett.com, book one in The Turned series of low fantasy that follows the plight of those caught in the middle of an ancient feud, and is a #SPFBO XI semi-finalist! www.readindiefantasy.com/saturday-spo...

A banner showing a map with a open book and pages flying in the air. It has the text Saturday Spotlight and the book cover to The Sins of Steel and Shadow by Steve Pannett.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 07/08/2026

We're kicking off Friday with a review of Magica Riot by @magicariot.com, a fun contemporary fantasy about a magical girl band that’s packed with action and trans joy: www.readindiefantasy.com/book-review-...

A banner image with the book cover to Magica Riot by Kara Buchanan and a background of a crowd at a concert with pink lighting.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 05/08/2026

Today we’re here with a rather unique interview! Please welcome @mcclungmike.bsky.social and the launch of his new indie eZine, Murderhobo, which features speculative fiction by indie authors as a middle finger to AI slop: www.readindiefantasy.com/interview-mu...

A banner with the cover to Murderhobo and a background of a dark alleyway, and the text An Interview With... The Murderhobo ezine cover features a black and white illustrated flower with repeated scribbles of red text in the background.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 03/08/2026

Today we’re excited to host a cover reveal for Body in the Amber Library by D. Hale Rambo, the first in The Enchanted Almveres Investigate series featuring a married couple with unusual magical abilities in a Fae-touched Regency fantasy and a murder mystery! www.readindiefantasy.com/cover-reveal...

A banner image for the cover reveal of Body in the Amber Library. The background shows a giant hand holding an open book in a forest with a blurry version of the cover.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 01/08/2026

Today we're hosting a Saturday Spotlight for Quicksilver by @anastasiaspinet.bsky.social, a retro-futuristic cyberpunk furry sci-fi with an ensemble cast of lovable characters: www.readindiefantasy.com/saturday-spo...

A banner showing a map with a open book and pages flying in the air. It has the text Saturday Spotlight and the book cover to Quicksilver by Anastasia Spinet.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 31/07/2026

Today we’re celebrating the release of The Shape of Magic by @marcomiki.bsky.social, a new fantasy story set in a magical university with themes of found family and heart: www.readindiefantasy.com/release-day-...

A banner showing a map with a open book and pages flying in the air. It has the text Release Day Spotlight and the book cover to The Shape of Magic by Marco Michelutto.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 28/07/2026

Today we’re excited to host a cover reveal for Forest of Stone by @emmaladams12.bsky.social, the first book in a new trilogy of dark epic fantasy with twisted magic, cursed forests and morally grey characters: www.readindiefantasy.com/cover-reveal...

A banner image for the cover reveal of Forest of Stone. The background shows a giant hand holding an open book in a forest with a blurry version of the cover.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 26/07/2026

Self-Published Author Appreciation Week is almost over - but not just yet. Today, we share an interview with @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social where he talks about his writing and his ambitions for the Divergent Paths initiative. www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter... #SPAAW

Banner image for our interview with David Green.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 25/07/2026

The big Narratess Indie Sale is just around the corner. To continue Self-Published Author Appreciation Week, we want to share an interview (from last year) with @tessahastjarjanto.com who organises the sale. Give Tessa some love! <3 www.readindiefantasy.com/an-interview... #SPAAW

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 25/07/2026

Books. Books are nice. You should read more books. Today for Self-Published Author Appreciation Week, we share this guest post by @angelaboord.bsky.social about the importance of reading. www.readindiefantasy.com/guest-post-h... #SPAAW

Banner image for our article about reading, by Angela Boord.

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