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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 17h

🎃 #FantasyIndiesSpooktober 🎃 Day 8: Phobias A few of those in the WIP fear things that may lurk among the trees as you leave the coast and travel inland. Others fear for their futures, seeing no way around present struggles.

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🎃 #FantasyIndiesSpooktober 🎃 Day 7: POV and Tense preferences I enjoy 3rd person limited because it has the distance of omniscient and the intimacy of first person. That said, I like seeing what can be done with all POVs and tenses. Omniscient can play with things characters hide from each other.

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Guys, Azalea is dealing with car and vet bills!! Please donate if you can, and boost if you can’t! This year has been horrendous for so many of us!

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🎃 #FantasyIndiesSpooktober 🎃 Day 6: WIP villains There aren't any notable villains in my WIP, but there are a few horrible characters in the duology. They range from morally grey to complete 🗑️🔥.

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

He was absolutely a theatre kid and debater! Prismer knows what she likes.

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Oh, yes! I can see Oklas as a chess player (not necessarily an excellent one, but he'd have fun). Prismer could probably pick it up too, though she is a bit of a perfectionist and games may stress her out. However she would have the patience to learn an instrument.

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I really could see Prismer on the harp (though it may take her a while to learn). She has an ear for music. Oklas likes trying his hand at everything, so painting could certainly be one of those things.

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

If [these characters] could master a hobby in one day, what would it be? #LitHodgepodge 3 We have Prismer on the left and Oklas on the right, so take your pick 🤗

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I think Tyler would have an eye for photography.

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

A special bundle is on Itchio now! 93 spooky books for 69 USD 🎃 itch.io/b/3904/chill...

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It was good to see Pope Leo talking up human artistry today. I bet many of those crying for the recognition of AI's "humanity" don't even recognise the human dignity of entire groups of actual people.

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

From a Jewish lady, thank you, Mr Pope 💙

In this era of artificial intelligence, it is becoming urgent to distinguish human art from what machines produce. There is an ontological difference, even before an aesthetic one, between art and what a machine can generate through statistical calculation based on millions of images created by others. Algorithms lack the spark of humanity. For this reason, the Church wishes to renew an alliance with artists and cultural institutions to safeguard our humanity.

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Chills, Thrills and Kills October Itchio book sale is live! We've got ghosts, goblins and gothic tales! Witches, warlocks and werewolves! Demons, dreams and Hallowe'en themes! itch.io/b/3904/chill...

Graphic for the Chills, Thrills & Kills October Itchio Sale. 93 books for $69. A VERY BIG AND SPOOKY BUNDLE of creepy and cosy reads perfect for this year’s Hallowe’en Season! Hosted by Indie Book Spotlight.

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🎃 #FantasyIndiesSpooktober 🎃 Introduction: I am Coe, writing a novella with a split timeline set in the same science-fantasy world as my other books. I've been involved in a few local bookish events (see blog post), but can't miss out on Spooktober here. cblansdell.com/2026/09/30/s...

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Those sound so helpful. That's what the robots are meant to be for!

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Fizzy @fizzy1.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Two years ago today, I released Hannah and Gregory, my self-pub debut! It started life as just 1 of 13 stories in an indie horror anthology. The seasonal anthology is no longer in print, so I expanded my story and tuned it up, and gave it a second life. Reviews have been kind.

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It isn't normal... an entire generation deserves better. We can't plan our futures when nothing is certain.

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Chills, Thrills and Kills October Itchio book sale is live!!! Get this amazing deal of October-themed reads that'll last you until next year! 80+ books for just $69! Less than a dollar a book and all the jokes you can make about the price! itch.io/b/3904/chill...

Graphic 2 for the Chills, Thrills & Kills October Itchio Sale. 93 books for $69. A VERY BIG AND SPOOKY BUNDLE of creepy and cosy reads perfect for this year’s Hallowe’en Season! Hosted by Indie Book Spotlight.

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Don't miss out on this! This book stays with you long after you've read it.

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🚀 spaceships 🌡️ dark conspiracies 🎭 brotherhood ❌ no romance 🐛 strange creatures 🤖 futuristic 🪐 other worlds 🐈 a rescue cat 🔖 universal link: mybook.to/schU 💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/dust-lightning 📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/56... [ #booksky ]

kindle cover for dust & lightning by rebecca crunden; image shows a dark planet in purple lighting, a moon in the background, volcano canyons below

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

POVs are all about personality. The things a character notices or doesn't notice. The way they think about other characters. An extravert is often a good person to follow if you want to introduce an ensemble cast. Introverts get attached to just one or two people at a time.

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 29: Introvert or extravert characters Of all the characters in my novella WIP, I'd say Merethe leans towards extravert. She's not the only POV, but I'm not ready to introduce all the others just yet. I have quite a few ambiverts this time around.

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Claudie @clh2oars.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It's time to reintroduce The Chronicles of Nerezia as a whole <3 With FRAGMENTED releasing on October 9 and concluding Disc One, I thought we could go back to some basics. Always feels weird to try to encompass so much in so little words 💚 DISCOUNTED ON ITCH: itch.io/s/200863/fra...

The Chronicles of Nerezia. Displays nine covers in a row that form a continuous canva with text below.
An ever-failing apprentice, an anxious artificer lizard, and an amnesiac elf with strange powers travel within a sentient self-propelling wagon, seeking the forest haunting the elf’s dreams. In their quest for answers, they will need to traverse a world haunted by Fragments, dangerous shards that can possess travellers--and will slowly unravel the mystery behind those, too.

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Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 28/09/2026

Good morning, Worldbuilder friends! Here is your #OctoberWorldbuilders megacard for the month! I've been taking a small break from social media lately, so I might be a bit absent this month, too. But I'll try to find time to hang out with you all on occasion! I wanna hear about your worlds!

OCTOBER WORLDBUILDERS
Hosted by Kira of the Wind

WEEK 1: DESERTS
1: Name of a desert in your world
2: What’s your desert society like?
3: Desert town architecture
4: Desert animals/plants
5: Myth/legend/religion about
desert
6: How do they survive?
7: Geology and archaeology

WEEK 2: SPORTS AND GAMES
8: Does your MC play a sport?
9: Board games in your book’s world?
10: Competitive game/sport
11: Cooperative game/sport
12: Equipment/pieces
13: History/famous figure involved in a sport/game
14: Strategy for winning

WEEK 3: WORK AND JOBS
15: Common jobs in your setting
16: Food and water production
17: Emergency services
18: How are people paid?
19: Shady/illegal work
20: Government employees
21: Jobs unique to your setting

WEEK 4: AESTHETCS/VIBES
22: Share a moodboard or art
23: Aesthetics of a town/city
24: Overall vibe of your story/book/wip
25: Religious/cultural vibes/influences
26: Clothing and accessories
27: What feeling or thoughts do you hope your readers come away with after reading your story?
28: Something special about your world

Extra days:
29: Plans for next month
30: Recent character you’ve created
31: Happy Halloween! Which of your characters would you like to see someone cosplay? (Or who would you cosplay yourself?)

The background image display trees in a peaceful forest during autumn, with lots of yellows and oranges. It feels very much like October and has a serene vibe

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

You're getting really busy for the autumn!

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K Lykkebo 🖤 Fantasy author @karenlykkebo.com · 28/09/2026

It's the last few days of Sapphic September 💜 Here's a personal recommendation. If you read and loved @nataliekelda.bsky.social 's Reflections of Lilje Damselfly, I can almost guarantee you'll adore my Bear My Heart - and vice versa! Both are soft and slow, nature-driven, sweet romances 💚 💙📚

Cover of Reflections of Lilje Damselfly and Bear My Heart.
Text with arrow to Lilje "if you loved this" text with arroa to Bear "you'll adore this"

Text/tropes for Lilje: Chronically ill waternymph, edwardian spa, soft lush prose. Nature as a main theme. Text/tropes to Bear: A lonely were-bear, deep forest vibes, a celebration of silence.

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 25: Free Friday My duology has received some special reviews these past few months. Here are a few excerpts, though I really want to share something from all of them eventually.

The two POV characters are winsome and understandable. The politics are fascinating. And the writing is confident and polished. —Pete Aldin

It isn't often I am left so speechless reading a book that I lose control of my two mental languages. Like the border region of my mind that knows which language to prioritize for a given situation, the exciting and criminally underrated finale of the Apidecca duology explores the innermost feelings of knyadkind and the relationship forged between the boastful Oklas and the subdued Prismer. —Nancy Foster

Lansdell has a distinct authorial voice that perfectly suits the story. The prose is clear, articulate and sparing, allowing the reader to appreciate the unique features of Knyadrea’s naming systems. The book has heart, and is concerned for the welfare of others, but emotion travels only within the repressed spaces given to its main characters. We connect with these characters, yet characters struggle to connect with one another. —Sarah Balstrup.

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Joel Flanagan-Grannemann @servantand.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Talia: Heir to the Fairy Realm What if Aurora was Maleficent's daughter? 🌙 Sleeping Beauty retelling ☀️ Epic fantasy adventure with strong dialogue 🌙 Powerful female characters ☀️ Bi/Pan women 🌙 Tele-pathy, - kinesis, & - portation ☀️ Found families www.amazon.com/dp/B08HLVPF7D

Book promo graphic for five books on a purple, sparkly thorn background. Servants of the Moon and Sun by Joel C. Flanagan-Grannemann. An epic fantasy reimagining of Sleeping Beauty. Books one through five are: 1. Talia Heir to the Fairy Realms. 2. Talia on the Shore of the Sea. 3. Fairy Court in Exile. 4. Mother of Exiles. 5. Queen of Thorns.

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Coming to Comic Con Africa this weekend? You can find my SFF books at stall G513, along with lots of other genres and merch.

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I am from and still in South Africa. I try to use Itchio and Ko-fi as my direct options (this reminds me, I still need to put my sequel up on Ko-fi).

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It's a pleasure, I meant to put it up last week 🤍 Will share on Insta tomorrow.

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Odyllic stone is a terrific adventure story that you need to pick up now. #FanFiAddict fanfiaddict.com/review-the-o...

The Odyllic Stone by Alex Scheuermann: Adventure on the high seas, unique mythical creatures, secrets, exploration

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Joel Flanagan-Grannemann @servantand.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Why I have problems marketing my book series: 🧚 There are Fairies, but not your typical Fairies. 🏹It's an epic fantasy but focuses on dialogue and character moments, not big battles and fight scenes. 🌙Large cast of mostly women. 🔆Ceremonial magic! 💚💜🤍 www.amazon.com/dp/B08HLVPF7D

Book covers for the Servants of the Moon and Sun series.
Talia: Heir to the Fairy Realm, Talia: On the Shore of the Sea, Fairy Court in Exile, Mother of Exiles and Queen of Thorns.

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Okay darlings and darklings, I've made some ~promos~ for the October Itchio sale. Starts in nine days! Stay tuned and hold onto your butts! 🎃 Feel free to snag any of these and do let me know if you want me to change anything. I played around with templates and tried my best~ Graphic #1 (of 5) 🧵⬇️

Graphic 1 for the Chills, Thrills & Kills October Itchio Sale. 93 books for $69. A VERY BIG AND SPOOKY BUNDLE of creepy and cosy reads perfect for this year’s Hallowe’en Season! Hosted by Indie Book Spotlight.

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 21: Power-hungry character (in published books rather than WIP) I'm going with Aurel II. He doesn't need to climb higher, he has all the power over people he could want. But it also costs him peace, so its no fun if he doesn't use it to hurt others.

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Steve Hugh Westenra 🕷️🧛‍♂️🏳️‍⚧️📚✒️ @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Hello, I'm Steve, a horror + fantasy author, academic expert on monsters, & indie contest judge/book reviewer. I'm a trans man from Canada (by way of the UK), who's wild at heart and weird on top. Click on to learn about my books and stories! #indiehorror #canlit #indieauthor #indiefantasy

Quote from the book: “The lights in the bar cast their mirror images into the eyes of the audience: a dozen moons reflected in bowls of water. Everyone and everything is stillness and silence—a bated breath given physical form”

- The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle,
Steve Hugh Westenra

Reviews:

“If there were Oscars for books, this one would win ‘Best Ensemble Cast’ as well as a host of others.” - Paul, Queen’s Book Asylum

“It's a crime this book doesn't have more exposure.” - Al Hess, author of Key Lime Sky

“Hypnotising and lyrical prose . . . a sort of fever dream-like reading experience.” - Esmay Rosalyne, Before We Go Blog

About:

A Queer Horror Comedy

A cryptid-hunting YouTube darling
follows a video of his presumed-dead mom to an isolated island that was once a gay conversion camp and may house the monsters he swears aren’t real

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

You're very organised! It's interesting that some cover hundreds of years and others cover only a couple of decades. History works like that though. I feel like enough has happened in the past 5 years to fill 50 years.

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

There is a weaverbird in my garden that has been plucking the leaves of a bottlebrush tree and weaving them into his nest. He then takes a break and fluffs himself up on a branch, before repeating the endeavour. What a gift it is to slow down enough to notice these things.

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

That must have been a lot to keep track of. Did you have certain historical events determine the period for each book?

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Oh, so each book covers more than 1 Pythia?

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It's okay to feel frustrated about that. Is Book 8 the last one?

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I made a storyboard-shaped thing this weekend. I'm very lucky to have an audiobook, but not many have heard it. So I thought, why not share a few narrated scenes? youtube.com/shorts/w7Qp8...

youtube.com

Far Removed Chapter 1 Scene with Audiobook Narration #pencilsketch #storyboard #audiobook

YouTube video by C.B. Lansdell

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

5K words is good. You're getting so close now.

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