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OcTBR Challenge @octbrchallenge.bsky.social · 13m

Our first TBR collection of the season! Don't forget to post yours tomorrow and tag us here. We want to see what you're working through this month. 📚🍂🎃

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 3h

It might be a quiet one this year because *gestures to everything* but the team is still going to be here, reading our little books, and checking in with you to offer hot chocolates and a cosy fireplace to read by. Come join us? Read some books on your TBR? Have a wonderful spooky month?

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I am loving the audiobook of Fahrenheit 451 so much that I think I'm going to have to buy the book and do a re-read. It's so good.

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Lauren (LJ) McMenemy @laurenwrites.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I've spent the last few days chatting with the Guests of Honour at this year's @britfantasysoc.bsky.social Fantasycon, which happens in Glasgow next month. My word, these are some impressive, impressive people. My chat with them was silly, but they'll get serious(ish) at the con. Come join us?

The background looks like old parchment paper, and illustrations of tentacles peek out from the sides. In the bottom half are the photos of the four guests of honour at this year's Fantasycon in Glasgow, to be held 9-11 October. They are: V Castro, horror writer; Francesca T Barbini, publisher; Peter F Hamilton, scifi writer; and the artist Chris Baker, aka Fangorn.

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Deena 🇵🇸 دينا @deenahelm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

She’s out today :)

A photo of Deena holding a copy of the US edition of Our Cut of Salt. Behind her is a bookshelf with copies of the novel, both UK and US editions.

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Angry Robot Books @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Heads up, your new favourite horror book just dropped 😉 Taking the classic haunted house trope and doing something entirely unexpected, WORRY BOX is one that should be read with the lights ON 💡 Grab your copy at a store near you, and prepare for a wild ride! 🏡

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

So that's a no then? 😂 Looks interesting though. I think I might give it a go.

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Just happened across Ellipsus, which seems to be an anti-AI writing software that offers collaboration and a whole bunch of other things. Anybody used it? Thoughts? I'm a Scrivener and Word kind of author, but I do like the idea of having somewhere to collaborate on books (not Google Docs obvs).

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It's next Thursday. Come along and let us whisper to you... tinyurl.com/fpbfswhisp

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Quote this with a picture of the aircraft you'll accept as a bribe.

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Okay fellow authors, editors, book lovers and publishing folks, I really am going to try to build my community up again here. The world beyond these walls is nuts. I don't like it. Comes at a good time, because I'll be helping to run @octbrchallenge.bsky.social in just under two weeks!

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Stephanie Campisi @stephcampisi.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

LA friends, this is Tuesday! We would love to see you there, and I promise it'll be a good time with lots of giggles :)

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Soooooo... we're getting closer.

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Anna Orridge @anna-orridge.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Dan was responsible for a lot of what is good about this story. I highly recommend his editing services ❤️

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Hey writers, if you're seeking a developmental edit on a manuscript, may I very gently (but firmly) point you in the direction of the amazing @noellesalazar.bsky.social who is the first person to read anything I write and is now on Reedsy and has an HALF-PRICE offer!! reedsy.com/noelle-salazar

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Noelle Salazar - Editor | Reedsy

Bothell, WA, USA Editor: Editor. International bestselling author. (New to Reedsy July 2026! *NEW CLIENT ALERT! 1/2 off for first person I sign for a dev edit!)

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Anna Orridge @anna-orridge.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Many thanks to @unamccormack.bsky.social and all the staff @goldsmithspress.bsky.social and @goldsf.bsky.social for all the hard work leading up to this. You can find out more about the ethos of the press here: bsky.app/profile/gold...

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Happy Book Birthday to this fab (and hugely topical) story!

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Julie E. Czerneda @julieczerneda.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

It's my #fridaybookrec and today is a wild romp of a story I adore! By @danhanks.bsky.social

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Alasdair Stuart @alasdairstuart.com · 01/07/2026

Hey folks -- Signal Boost time for this week's #TheFullLid. If you have a human-made creative project to promote, leave the details in a reply. Include the title and a link please, so folks can find it. For pre-launch crowdfunders let us know about 2 weeks in advance.

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OcTBR Challenge @octbrchallenge.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Is it October yet? *taps fingers impatiently*

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Addy Bross 🌈 they/xe @aebrossbooks.com · 30/06/2026

As Pride Month is ending & Disability Pride Month is tomorrow, check out our "We Exist Without Permission" bundle. Every download supports a real queer/disabled writer who’s poured their voice into these pages. #PrideMonth #DisabilityPrideMonth #BookSky tinyurl.com/queerabled

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I need to pop in here way more, sorry folks.

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AK Faulkner 🔜 NYCC @ravenswordpress.com · 07/05/2026

Good morning, if you are undecided who to vote for, pop your X down on your local Green candidate. Why not? Gets you out of the house, eh?

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 23/04/2026

In a world where "AI" submissions are a plague, human-written stories are the cure for an editor's breaking heart. Don't let the flood discourage you from sending your work out there. You are better, no what the hype of the moment says. We want your stories. Not the slop-infested noise.

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Chuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

If you’re a Hachette author you should be talking to your editors and teams about this. If they’re using AI to counter AI, it’s still AI. And it may also be giving your work to the machine, serving it up on a contractual platter.

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Just a little plea… The Way Up Is Death is eligible under horror and it would be amazing if it got some votes (if you enjoyed it of course)!

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Just a little plea… The Way Up Is Death is eligible under horror and it would be amazing if it got some votes (if you enjoyed it of course)!

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Alasdair Stuart @alasdairstuart.com · 15/04/2026

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Daniel Fugate @df2506.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

SWASHBUCKLERS 2. OMG. IF you haven't read the first one, you really should. It's so good.

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Also I'll try to pop in here more. I keep forgetting Bsky exists, yet there are so many of you wonderful writing community folk here!

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Update: It's been a hard few years on the writing front. I've been productive, but not in the way I can shout about, and sadly in a way that's been a drain on my mental and creative health, and has stalled my personal journey. However. I'm now free and can move forward under my own steam!

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Jay Roberts @jaycroberts.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Read this one again last week. I still love that Agent Roach scene!

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Following my previous post, here are some links to bookshops in Minneapolis who could use our support. Please share and/or order from them! Comma Bookshop commabookshop.com Moon Palace Books www.moonpalacebooks.com Birchbark Books birchbarkbooks.com Black Garnet Books www.blackgarnetbooks.com

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Sharing this. I also put a post out on Threads because I had heard bookshops were suffering and wanted to try to support them. So now there's a whole load of tags and links to those on the ground who need our help! You can find them in the replies here: www.threads.com/@dan_hanks/p...

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Not only is Stringers utterly brilliant - and funny - but I'm forever immortalised in the story as an alien! I still have yet to return the favour for @scribeofhades.bsky.social 👀

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Angry Robot Books @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

*shares while whistling innocently*

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Katie ♥️💜💙 @katiebruce.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

For anyone who may be hastily returning certain books they bought as Christmas presents, here's a thread of excellent children's books I highly recommend you buy instead: Loki A Bad God's Guide To Being Good by Louie Stowell Funny, chaotic and a little bit naughty okay, a lot naughty

The cover of Loki A Bad God's Guide To Being Good by Louie Stowell, with an orange cover, a black circle surrounded by runes with horns, and lots of pictures such as a devil, a snake, a hammer, a sword, a chicken, a house, a pencil, a book

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OcTBR Challenge @octbrchallenge.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

And keep posting what you're reading and collect these badges, still five days to go! 😃 🎃 📚

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OcTBR Challenge @octbrchallenge.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Well, that's it for tonight, we hope to be a little bit more present next year than we've been now (*life* came in the way...). As always, you've all been brilliant, thank you so much for participating!! 🥰😍🎃📚🍁🍂💕 #OcTBRchat #OcTBRchallenge

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

I’m still reading The Talisman, but I am a third of the way through The Life Of Chuck as well and it’s gorgeously heartbreaking so far!

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

I have too many on my TBR to read already, so not sure I’m going to wish for more (lol I absolutely will) but I’m excited to get to Shitshow by Chris Panatier!

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

I do think that book I recommended in my last post - Fractured Echoes - would make a great limited series. Spooky stuff in Blackpool? That could be done so well!

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

My answer to this one is YES I have read a couple of fab spooky reads from clients, one of which is now out. Highly recommend this awesome story set in Blackpool called Fractured Echoes by JJ Noad: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FGY7RZ9...

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Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Okay I’m late, but let’s get into this!

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Nils Shukla @nilsreviewsit.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Here’s our recommendations to add to your spooky TBR! Check out the books I’m recommending by these authors: @spookypurcell.bsky.social @rachelharrison.bsky.social @richardswanauthor.bsky.social @danhanks.bsky.social @carolinehardaker.bsky.social @premeemohamed.com

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