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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We are open for work! Editing - developmental editing - copy editing - line editing - proofreading - sensitivity reading - book coaching Design - typesetting - layout - book design - cover design (we don't illustrate ourselves but we can connect you to someone!). arcaneoblong.com

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Finalist. Nommo Awards. 2026. Firstborn of the Sun ☀️

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Get to know the Yoruba pantheon: Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì edition! Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì, pronounced oh-sho-see, is the god of the hunt who plays a vital role in Heir of the Shadow! ⚔️PREORDER HEIR OF THE SHADOW NOW OUT FALL 2026⚔️ ☀️FOR THIS MONTH ONLY DOWNLOAD BOOK ONE, FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN, FOR JUST 99P ON KINDLE!☀️

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The BFS is excited to announce our next in-person Reading event, Rebellion, Resistance, Survival: Defying Power in Epic Fantasy. Monday 6th July 2026, 6:30pm. Waterstones, Reading. Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfsrebellion @davewragg.com @gretacolombani.bsky.social @justmarvewrites.bsky.social ‬

A black background with a blended diagonal stripe of orange. Logos of The British Fantasy Society and Waterstones in the corners at the top. White writing in the middle: The British Fantasy Society & Waterstones Reading; Rebellion, Resistance, Survival: Defying Power in Epic Fantasy. Pictures of Marvellous Michael Anson, Sarah Mughal Rana, and David Wragg with their books, Firstborn of the Sun, Dawn of the Firebird, and The Iron Road respectively, in the bottom left corner. White writing above the pictures: Marvellous Michael Anson, Sarah Mughal Rana, David Wragg. White writing below the pictures: in conversation with Greta Colombani. White writing in a darker box in the bottom right corner: Monday 6th July, 6:30pm, Waterstones Reading

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Mel Reynard @meljrey.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I realise I forgot to share photos of an author first! I was invited to join @justmarvewrites.bsky.social & @mhayinde.bsky.social on a panel in March at the Leicester Literary Festival - thanks @futureworldsprize.bsky.social for this opportunity! I had a fantastic time 🤩

Myself, Marvellous Michael Anson and M H Ayinde on a panel at Leicester Literary Festival.

Marve, Modupe and myself with Dr Sreya Datta of Leicester Lit. festival and Andy Ryan of Future Worlds Prize.

Marve and Modupe at the signing table talking to visitors.

The Magical Unicorns Society: The Dark Hearts book next to A Song of Legends Lost and Firstborn of the Sun on the signing table hosted by Kibworth Books.

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

🌘THE HEIR OF THE SHADOW COVER IS HERE🌒 Here’s a sneak peak at all the work that went into the making of this amazing cover! The moment I knew Milua would have to be on the cover for*reasons* I immediately thought...ECLIPSE! Working with @nkjuls on the covers for this trilogy is an absolute dream❤️

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

You've met the FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN, now meet the HEIR OF THE SHADOW. COMING NOV 2026! Pre-orders up! To my readers, you're the absolute best 💕

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

🌙⚔️HEIR OF THE SHADOW⚔️🌙 Coming FALL 2026 ⚔️Assassination Plot ❤️‍🔥Enemies to Lovers 💍Fake Engagment 🗡️Deadly Court Politics Hardback and audiobook are OUT NOW Prefer paperback? That’ll be on the shelves JUNE 4th📚 Keep your eyes peeled for the HEIR OF THE SHADOW cover reveal over the coming weeks 👀🤫

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The BFS is excited to announce our first Clapham event, Love & Sacrifice. Thursday 25th June 2026, 7pm. Waterstones, Clapham Junction. tinyurl.com/loveclap @amydelaforce.bsky.social @justmarvewrites.bsky.social @elianjmorgan.bsky.social @sophiavahdati.bsky.social @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social

An image of authors Marve Anson, Elian Morgan, Amy De La Force, Alexandra Beaumont (mod) and Sophia Vahdati who are on a panel about Love & Sacrifice.

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Stephen Embleton @stephenembleton.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

It was a pleasure to have been included in this discussion yesterday, hosted by @britfantasysoc.bsky.social: Language in SFFH – Origins & Culture. 💫 Thanks to @justmarvewrites.bsky.social for the brilliant questions & gathering the perspectives of R.S.A Garcia, Shay Kauwe, Arkady Martine, and myself

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Our third panel of BFS Online: Language in SFFH takes place Saturday 18th April 2026, 4pm to 5pm (BST). Origins & culture Ticket: tinyurl.com/sffhlang @rsagarcia.bsky.social @justmarvewrites.bsky.social @stephenembleton.bsky.social @byzantienne.bsky.social

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

So glad to share that FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN paperback, out June 4, is available for preorder and part of the @waterstones 25% discounts this season! Use the code FEB26 at checkout! Offer ends at 23:59 20th February.

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Author A.J. Torres @ajtorresauthor.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

🧵/2 Please go check out Firstborn of the Sun by @justmarvewrites.bsky.social it's an amazing epic fantasy!

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 GOH @aptshadow.bsky.social, last year's guests T.L. Huchu, @justmarvewrites.bsky.social and @khanwong.bsky.social, and all other past guests of Octocon who are on this year's BSFA Awards longlist!

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

🚨 AWARDS ALERT 🚨 FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN has been longlisted for the BSFA Awards!!! I screamed 🤭 it's forever a joy that this book has found and continues to find its readers 🧡 Voting is on till Feb 19. See BSFA website for more details and voting form.

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

My debut fantasy novel, Firstborn of the Sun is eligible for the Best Novel Award category for the BSFA Awards for 2025. Today is the last day for nominations. If you're a member or would like to become a member please vote for FOTS 🧡✨ bsfa.co.uk/about-awards

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British Science Fiction Association @bsfa.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

🚀 Members - there's still time to nominate your favourite books, stories, audio dramas, works of art and more to the BSFA long list. Go now and give your favourites the boost they deserve! If you're not a member yet, it takes minutes to join. Go to bsfa.co.uk to find out more.

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

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BSFA - About Awards

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

@shonnathewhite.bsky.social Descriptionary is the gift that keeps on giving. 10/10- thank you!

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JRZC @jrzc1962.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Thanks as always to @bertsbooks.bsky.social for delivering my latest order with their usual tender loving care. And special thanks to @joannechocolat.bsky.social for introducing me to @justmarvewrites.bsky.social!

Photo of Children of the Sun hardback tied with gold ribbon

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

The BFS and Waterstones Covent Gdn is excited to bring you Kill the Gods: Epic Fantasy Religion on Thursday 13th November at 6pm. Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfswatgod @stewarthotston.com @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social @annasmithspark.bsky.social @justmarvewrites.bsky.social @willwiles.bsky.social

A background of grey with a gothic scrollwork on it, announcing that Marve Anson, Anna Smith Spark, Stewart Hotston and Will Wiles will be conversing with Alexandra Beaumont at a British Fantasy Society event in Waterstones Covent Garden on 13th November at 6pm. The authors are pictured by their book covers.

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Dr Stew Hotston (he/him) @stewarthotston.com · 06/11/2025

Kill the Gods: Epic Fantasy Religion - @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social in conversation with @annasmithspark.bsky.social , @justmarvewrites.bsky.social, @willwiles.bsky.social and me. 6pm, Waterstones Covent Garden, 13th November #SciFi #London @waterstones.bsky.social @britfantasysoc.bsky.social

Kill the Gods: Epic Fantasy Religion - Alexandra Beaumont in conversation with Anna Smith Spark, Marvelous Michael Anson, Will Wiles and me. 6pm Waterstones Covent Garden, 13th November

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DAW Books @dawbooks.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Preorder the stunning paperback of Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon by Wole Talabi. Winner of the Ilube Award for Best Speculative Fiction Novel 2024 and nominated for the World Fantasy Award, this is for readers of science fiction in the African diaspora. buff.ly/5PpcYIO

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Wole Talabi | Preorder THE FIST OF MEMORY @wtalabi.com · 31/10/2025

Hey US and Canada folks! My Nebula, World Fantasy & Locus award nominated novel SHIGIDI will (finally!) be out in paperback on Nov 4. If you couldn't get the hardcover when it came out (understandably so!) here's your chance. Its got African gods + a succubus + a heist at the British museum!

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Mike Brooks @mikebrooks668.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

First panel is Spreadsheets and Spells, discussing magic systems with @justmarvewrites.bsky.social @mhayinde.bsky.social @annabelcwrites.bsky.social and @sophiavahdati.bsky.social

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

One week ago, Firstborn of the Sun was released into the world 🧡☀️🧡🥹🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

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Bookish Scifi & Fantasy @bookishsff.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Happy book birthday to Firstborn of the Sun By @justmarvewrites.bsky.social, a dazzling new epic fantasy rooted in Yoruba culture! Incredible world-building, sun-magic, gripping action, heartbreak and political intrigue: find out why everyone's raving, and then join the wait for book 2 ☀️ 💙📚🪐 #SFF

Two copies stacked in a bookshop, work a third standing atop to show the cover. It's a gorgeous illustrated cover in warm yellows and sky blues, featuring a portrait of the main character. The two copies below are turned to show off the different coloured sprayed edges.

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Robin & Pam are joined by @justmarvewrites.bsky.social, whose eagerly anticipated novel Firstborn of the Sun just released. Learn of ‘an epic world of courtly intrigue and forbidden power’, & Marve's important work on Outreach & Inclusion. #bfslss #sffh #sff britishfantasysociety.org/blog/bfs-pod...

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Alexandra Little @alexandralittle.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

It made it to the US! Firstborn of the Sun by @justmarvewrites.bsky.social

Firstborn of the Sun signed edition by Marvellous Michael Anson

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

29 October: Kevan Manwaring's "thrutopia", Thunder Road, is out on Golden Dark 24 October: C. Spook Tatham's It Came From the Pothole is self-published (cc @benjaminlangley.bsky.social 23 October: @justmarvewrites.bsky.social's Firstborn of the Sun is out through Penguin Michael Joseph

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naarna (she/they) @naarna.eurosky.social · 21/10/2025

My copy of FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN by @justmarvewrites.bsky.social is on its way to my ready mailbox 👀🙌 Feeling like an kitty impatiently hitting the refresh button repeatedly...

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M H Ayinde 🍉 A DANCE OF BURNING BLADES out now! @mhayinde.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Happiest of book birthdays to @justmarvewrites.bsky.social with the release of epic fantasy novel FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN! I am so glad this wonderful book, which is steeped in Yoruba culture, exists! And just look at this gorgeous @goldsborobooks.bsky.social special edition! 🤩

A copy of the Goldsboro Books special edition of FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN.

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Will Wiles @willwiles.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

On 13 November, join me, @justmarvewrites.bsky.social , @stewarthotston.com and @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social at Waterstones Covent Garden for a discussion of religion in epic fantasy! Tickets now on sale! www.waterstones.com/events/kill-...

A promotional graphic for the event with author photos, book thumbnails etc. The only info here that isn't in the main post is the event start time, which is six PM.

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Shade @shadyfiles.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN is out October 23rd! I can’t wait! Preorder now!

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Arina @readingrogue.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Thank you! Preordered!

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Lark “Tornado” Morgan Lu @larkmorganlu.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

This looks amazing!!

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naarna (she/they) @naarna.eurosky.social · 14/10/2025

Just got an e-mail from Waterstones that it'll be sent out soon... Haven't been this excited to read a book in ages ❤️❤️

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

You'll be hearing MY voice in MY book along with two very incredible women! It's giving dream come true. I love me a book but I live for words I hear and dream about as I close my eyes. FOTS comes to life in an entirely magical way and I cannot wait for you to listen ☀️🧡

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Mel Reynard @meljrey.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

I’ve preordered this. It’s coming in less than 2 weeks! 🤩

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Dr Stew Hotston (he/him) @stewarthotston.com · 10/10/2025

On 13th November I'll be joining @justmarvewrites.bsky.social , @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social and @willwiles.bsky.social to discuss religion and epic fantasy. Ticket bookings are due to go live soon on the Waterstones Covent Garden website, don’t miss out on this great event! #SFF #projecthanuman

Announcing the Kill the Gods: Epic Fantasy Religion session at Waterstones Covent Garden, 13th November featuring Alex Beaumont in conversation with Marvelous Michael Anson, Stewart Hotston and Will Wiles.

Tickets on sale soon

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

WATERSTONES PREORDER CAMPAIGN! Eager readers, I have a special surprise for you! If you preorder FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN through @waterstones, we’ll send you some gifts☀️ Head to the form in my bio to share your proof of purchase🧡

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

IT’S LAUNCH TIME🎉 I’m delighted to announce I’ll celebrating the release of FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN at @waterstoneskensington. Chaired by the amazing Bea Fitzgerald (@chaosonolympus) we’ll be discussing all things FOTS. I hope to see you there! Head to the link in my bio to grab your ticket now!

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David Green @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

@justmarvewrites.bsky.social is doing amazing work for the BFS 🙌

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

In an unusual turn of events, my Goodreads reviews make me happy. They aren't all 5 stars but so many of them just GET IT. I had really wanted 10k adds before pub and having 10% of that put me down but the reviews brought me all the way back up! www.goodreads.com/book/show/20...

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Firstborn of the Sun

A HEART-POUNDING YORUBA INSPIRED FANTASY NOVEL SET IN A…

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

8 years ago today! *Insert all the screams* (Well yesterday... Aug 17) I published my first book, an indie thriller that would go on to change my life forever! Today I'm a Penguin Author but it all started from this moment nearly a decade ago now! ☀️🧡

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