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

Books featured are submitted to our blog or recommended in our Discord server! Featured authors this month: Sebastian Howarth, @tallimorgan.bsky.social @ardentgrove.bsky.social @applesncinnamon.bsky.social @ledraig.bsky.social @vjknipe.bsky.social Alice J. Ryan, Kip Manley 👇

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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 · 28/09/2026

Are you an indie SFFH author with a new book release or launching a crowdfund in October? Let us know and we'll include it in our monthly new release roundup! www.readindiefantasy.com/new-releases/

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 20/09/2026

Are you an indie author with a SFFH novella? Then SFINCS is now open for submissions! We've judged this contest in previous years and love reading your novellas!

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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

Follow the campaign here: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...

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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 · 06/09/2026

Hey! Yes! We would, and this sounds like it'd be right up our alley, right @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com ? @clh2oars.bsky.social feel free to DM either of us and we'll be happy to help out. /nils ( @nils.readindiefantasy.com )

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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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Narratess @narratess.com · 01/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who was part of the sale, who visited the site, who bought books, who shared posts! The event wouldn't be as fun without you. I truly appreciate you. Happy reading!

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

Sounds like the kind of thing that happens to "other people."

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

SOME PEOPLE HAVE A LIFE YOU KNOW!!! ( I mean, that's what I've heard. Not that I'm one of them. )

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

Definitely Hope and Archie! (( I haven't even read the book (yet), I'm just picking up on what I'm hearing from those in the know. ))

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

And we're all delighted about it, except, perhaps, Max and Lyle. <3

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

Our dear Tru wrote a book, and you should read it. /nils

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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

@jeanniemarschall.bsky.social @gfarrellauthor.bsky.social If you also have a release this month, let us know and we'll update the post!

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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 · 31/08/2026

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Narratess @narratess.com · 30/08/2026

There are 280+ fantasy, science fiction, and horror books available for less than $3! Check out indiebook.sale for an excellent range of books. Lots of my favs are in their, but yours could be too, undiscovered ;)

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

@paulgzareith.ink ... but those are just a few of the books you can find at indiebook.sale You're also very welcome to join our Discord server to talk about the books you read (or write): discord.gg/Jgx6XjDNpJ Finally, massive thanks to Tessa and @narratess.com for putting all this together.

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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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K Lykkebo 🖤 Fantasy author @karenlykkebo.com · 29/08/2026

I’m sitting out on this Narratess sale (severe FOMO! I’ve been in it since the first one) but I’ll be sure to share and boost as much as jet lag allows. BOOK SALE YALL 📢📢📢

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Ben from Spookily Drawn Swords @glenatron.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Simply the best fantasy detective noir I have read - well paced and funny with quietly great worldbuilding. If you wish Raymond Chandler had written about wizards (or honestly if that never crossed your mind) you'll have a great time with these books.

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Masterpiece of Turkey Cleverness @turkeycleverness.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Today's the first day of the Naratess Indie Book Sale, and I just want to take a moment to thank @tessahastjarjanto.com for all that she does for indie books--more than just organizing this sale each year, although that would be MORE than admirable!

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

With MASSIVE THANKS to @tessahastjarjanto.com and @narratess.com for putting together and hosting this sale! ❤️

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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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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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