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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Not going to lie, I still love the covers of the Mapmaking Magicians books.

The cover for the second book in the series

Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

In the middle of all the moving stress, it was nice to have a trip to Liverpool the other day and get a chance to dive into an arc from the lovely @annecorlett.bsky.social on the train!

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Did I mention that I friend and I climbed Moel Famau a while back? I wish I could go back there right now. There’s something about using all your physical energy that just shuts off the anxious mental energy flow. (Also, all food tastes better after a hike!)

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Did you know that The British Fantasy Society is currently running a first 10 pages programme that offers feedback to new speculative-fiction writers from Black, Indigenous, People of Colour and Global Majority communities? It's completely free as long…

A graphic saying that I’m a first ten pages mentor.

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

If you write or read sapphic books, have you filled out the recent survey? It’s quick, anonymous and can help get these books out there (especially those published indie or by small presses.) Just check it out here: jae-fiction.com/sapphic-fict... Thanks to @jaeauthor.bsky.social

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Sapphic Fiction Surveys - Jae

Thank you for taking a few minutes to participate in this survey for readers of sapphic fiction.

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

A (non-alcoholic) gin & tonic and some reading after dinner. Puuuure relaxation.

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Ah! This is so amazing to hear! I’m so happy you enjoyed the book and decided to post about it! (And yes, they needed a good shake.) 💙⚔️❄️

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Chester Pride was amazing yesterday! I was sad to crop out my friends and all the lovely people from the LGBTQ book club (not to mention the parade itself) but I didn’t know who would feel safe to have their …

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Two different, great celebrations! The first one a fancy dinner at an award winning restaurant followed by mocktails outside on our 12th wedding anniversary (I really didn’t know that marriage could make you this happy, but every year just keeps getting better.) Then, for…

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

For this months’s lgbtqia book club, we’re reading Bury Your Gays and Bruno is suggesting (shouting) that you should try it too as (so far) it’s a good read.

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Not only was yesterday a great celebration of Harbour of Hungry Ghosts by @elizachanwrites.bsky.social , but a chance to hang out with authors, agents, book sellers, reviewers and other wonderful

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I’ve been allowed to read other author friends’ books too this year so I might make more of these rec posts. But for now, give yourself a gift and go buy/preorder copies of these books from @elizachanwrites.bsky.social @franceswrites.bsky.social @stgibson.bsky.social

Pics of the Bone Door, Ascension and Harbour of Hungry Ghosts

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Get your forms in now!

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I finished work early today so now I have over an hour to sip coffee and read! AND tonight we’ve got a date night that includes a cinema visit! No matter what else is going on in life, it’s important to stop and acknowledge the good stuff, right?

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Chester is ivy-clad as usual, despite the heat. It doesn’t believe in shedding its layers even during heatwaves.

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

It is honestly so much nicer that it’s a bit chilly and cloudy outside now. I’ll take that over a heatwave any day! (And just look at all those deep summer greens.)

A picture from my walk in the woods just outside of Chester.

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Elly "Enormity" Bangs @ellybangs.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

For a fiction author there can be no glory so great, no award so gleaming, no praise that so warms the heart, as unsolicited fan art

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Throwback to this morning when it was cool enough to go for a short walk in the dappled shade of trees. Now it’s so humid and hot that I want to sit in an ice bath until this heatwave passes!

A picture of a woodsy path with some shade

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Dr. Thomas D. Lee @thomasdlee.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

@emmasternerradley.bsky.social (author of 'Snowblooded' says 'The Knight Watch is a fun page-turner of a quest through history, myths, love, and the human psyche.'

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Guess what! This week’s @iheartsapphfic.bsky.social reading challenge is Alabama and Sweden and I have a book in one of the categories (you’ll NEVER guess which one 😄) iheartsapphfic.com/2026/06/15/2... #sapphic #lesfic

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Alabama and Sweden

We have so many sapphic books to recommend for the reading challenge this week. Find lots of books on sale, too!

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Sadly I think there are no more showings of this, but if something similar with @kitgreen.bsky.social comes up at @storyhouselive.bsky.social please don’t miss it! I saw this fascinating rendition of Mrs Dalloway last week (with the LGBTQ book club) and haven’t been able to stop thinking about it!

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Just a reminder about the giveaway I’m running until the 9th (go find the the post on my profile)! Don’t miss your chance to get some free book merch!

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Look what I’ve got! The wonderful Natalie at @solarisbooks.bsky.social sent me another batch of Snowblooded pins! So to keep the celebrations of Snowblooded being out in North America going, I’m giving away twelve of these pins! ⚔️💙❄️ Here’s what to do:

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Vega Lysov @vega-ly-art.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

"This time it was Halcyon who squeezed [Petrichor's] hands, and it felt like an embrace." Fanart of Snowblooded by @emmasternerradley.bsky.social! (Small note... the clothing shades represent whose they are. :))

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Since I told you all that we got little Ada, it’s only right that I also tell you (with a heavy heart) that we had to return her to the breeder today. At first everything went really well and she fit into life here beautifully. However, as she got more confident she started getting more interested

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Chester’s vibe tonight is spring-green after the storm!

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

In all the whirlwind of puppy-parenting, I can’t forget to ask you North American readers if you’ve considered picking up a copy of Snowblooded? It’s a queer, Swedish, 18th century fantasy adventure with a dark society, spice, romance, plot twists, banter, assassins, duels, and masquerades!

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

When radio became popular, people worried children would sit around listening to it instead of playing outside. The same happened with TV, the internet and smartphones. But none of those stop children playing outside. Only cars do that.

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

So things have gotten very busy here. Don’t know why. Hm. Maybe it’s the new family member? This is our little Ada (yes, after Ada Lovelace) and she is rarely still long enough for pics unless she’s cuddling in a lap!

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Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

It's #LesbianVisabilityWeek, so here's a selection of Solaris reads featuring Lesbian characters whilst you're keeping an eye out for them! Ft. @lavanya.bsky.social @emmasternerradley.bsky.social @mkhardywrites.com @artofelaineho.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social @natania.bsky.social & more!

Against a lesbian pride flag background, pink text "Solaris Recs for Lesbian Visibility Week".

Tiled book covers for:
INTERSTELLAR MEGACHEF and INTERGALACTIC FEAST by Lavanya Lakshminarayan
THE ELYSIUM HEIST by Y M Resnik
A SECOND CHANCE FOR YESTERDAY by R. A. Sinn
NETHERFORD HALL by Natania Barron
CRY, VOIDBRINGER by Elaine Ho
THE VENGEANCE by Emma Newman
THE WATER OUTLAWS by S. L. Huang
LADY EVE'S LAST CON by Rebecca Fraimow
SNOWBLOODED by Emma Sterner-Radley
THE NEEDFIRE and THE HAUNTING OF AVIS LOVELOCK by MK Hardy
METAL FROM HEAVEN by August Clarke
REDSIGHT by Meredith Mooring

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

My newsletter is back up and running now that I have a new provider! Yay! If you’re interested in signing up to support a queer creator and getting news and such before everyone else - you can sign up at my website: emmasternerradley.com

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Tapling: Queer Zines 🏳️‍🌈 @taplingzines.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Announcing our next project: Moments of Euphoria, an art book focused on trans joy and love! 🩷🤍🩵 More information will be announced next week, and artist applications will open on April 26th!

A pastel-colored graphic reading: "Announcing Moments of Euphoria, an illustrated collection of trans joy, love, and belonging. Artist applications open Sunday, April 26. More information on the theme and application requirements will be released next week!" In the bottom-left corner is a doodle of a freckled Filipino character with short curly hair, wearing a yellow crop top and pink skirt.

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Ki Agency @kiagency.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Happy book birthday to the North American edition of @emmasternerradley.bsky.social’s SNOWBLOODED! Now available wherever you like to buy your books ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Yes, this is an apology video. (And a celebration!)

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Tru Skies @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com · 12/04/2026

You can't trust Meta, but this puritanical bullshit is popping up everywhere.

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M H Ayinde 🍉 A DANCE OF BURNING BLADES out now! @mhayinde.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

It’s my book birthday! 🎉 A DANCE OF BURNING BLADES, Book 2 of The Invoker Trilogy, is out in the UK today! Thank you to everyone who has joined me on this journey! Get ready for battles, ancestor magic, and big revelations! See below for links to the Goldsboro and Illumicrate exclusion editions!

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Oh gosh! This is amazing. It’s always wonderful for an author (and her agent @knifewitch.bsky.social ) to see book art, but to also get such lovely art right before the book comes out in North America? That’s the greatest gift! Thank you @vega-ly-art.bsky.social

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Sheryl Weikal says Prosecute ICE @leftistlawyer.com · 26/03/2026

It's actually really fucked up watching so many people clamor to watch a new television series created by a woman who has proudly bragged she'll use the money she makes to try and kill my entire community.

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

“Down” isn’t quite the right word but either way… Tech issues! So please watch this space for the upcoming giveaway instead! #queerbooks

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

This Saturday I escaped into the haze of beer at the Chester Craft Beer Expo! I highly recommend it for anyone going next year and I’m relieved that my friend wrote down what we drank since I cannot for the life of me remember. Thanks @storyhouselive.bsky.social @thatbeerplace.co.uk for arranging!

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Here’s the news I’ve been hinting about: After a long journey with many heartbreaks, Snowblooded is finally available for pre-order in North America! Now North American readers, please go get your dose of assassins, queer romance, duels, and masquerades! ❄️⚔️💙 #queerbooks #queerauthors #wlw #mlm

A graphic telling you that Snowblooded is out for pre order in North America

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

This is the kind of atmospheric windows and weather you expect when you’re writing in the Peak District with cool fantasy authors like @franceswrites.bsky.social , @elizachanwrites.bsky.social and @gen-dimova.bsky.social !

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Come join me and get all the early updates (and some news very soon!) Just scroll down the first page of my website (emmasternerradley.com) and pop your email address in. I don’t spam and I don’t tell bad jokes… very often.

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

This is going to sound saccharine, but in dark times sprouting seeds like these feel like hope to me. Life carries on no matter how cold or tough the times are! So, I’m a little happier every time I see these little loves growing and thriving.

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

This week is queer here in Chester! I can’t wait to go with my book club to the quiz tomorrow. If you have time to swing by Chester, don’t miss this little celebration of all things LGBTQIA+ at @storyhouselive.bsky.social !

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