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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Finished the draft of my current short story wip- dark fantasy, vampires and queens! A lake of eternal life & darkness #wip #darkfantasy #vampires #shortstory

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T R Napper @trnapper.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The end boss of correct opinions:

Nelson Mandela: "Be a life long student, read as many books as possible."

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Excited this appeared on my kindle today. Started reading dark academia novel BODIES OF MAGIC by @freyamarske.bsky.social - Can’t wait to delve deeper into this new work! #amreading #darkacademia #fantasy #gothic

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

📣📣 Due to illness, I won’t be at ConSYDeration 📣📣 You can still buy BLUEBELLS my alternate history at the event or order 🖤🧛🏻🪦🌻🏳️‍🌈⬇️ books2read.com/Bluebells @sydneyspeculativescribes @westwordsws #event #speculativefiction #sydneyfringe #australianwriters

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I’ll be at ConSYDeration, 11-13 September 2026 at Old Government House in Parramatta Park for 3 days of speculative fiction talk, workshops & community Panel: “Using and abusing history” G Lucian Lax (m), Stephanie Russo, Gillian Polack, 13th, 2pm Marquee Tickets 👉🏻: sydneyfringe.com/events/consy...

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

My first Australian Fairy Tale Society meeting in Melbourne #events #fairytales #witches #magic

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

This weekend I’m with Australian Fairytale Society in Melbourne on panel “The Witch: Power, Perception and Possibility” with Camille Booker, Kathryn Gossow and Leanbh Pearson; Chair Emma Woods Come join us to chat witches & possibilities & enduring power of the Witch in fiction & art forms

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

LOVE LIES BLEEDING from @pspublishinguk - cover art Greg Chapman. From French Revolution to dystopian WW1. A tale of love, betrayal & hope in the twisted garden of the Devil’s reimagining. 🧛🏻🧛🏻🖤🏳️‍🌈⚔️⬇️ pspublishing.co.uk/bluebells%E2... #newrelease #gothichorror #lgbtq #alternatehistory

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Inspiration for my new dark fairytale mashup of vampires and the Snow Queen. A dark lake, an unquenchable thirst, a queen undying. #amwriting #shortstories #fairytales #vampires

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Very soon Love Lies Bleeding breaks into this world and Bluebells will have a dark sibling @pspublishinguk #comingsoon #gothichorror #alternatehistory #lgbtq #disability

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

There’s a whisper on the wind….keep a watch for news of BLUEBELLS, vampires, alternate history & a wicked world PS Publishing UK #horror #alternatehistory #vampires #lgbtq #comingsoon

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I’m feeling inspired by dark bewitchings and wicked characters #anwriting #fairytales #bewitching #inspiration

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Devoured my first comic from Indigiverse creators by Scott Wilson. Dark Heart #1 is my gateway to this new addiction of First Nations comics! #comics #FirstNations #amreading #mustreads

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Supanova Sydney! Come say hi at @ifwgpublishing.bsky.social at Artist’s Alley stall 37! Loki! Dark fairy tales, folklore, witchcraft, gothic horror! Vampires! LGBTQIA & Disability! #events #darkfantasy #horror #disability #lgbtqbooks

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I’m at @Supanova Sydney 19-21 June! Stall 37 with @ifwgpublishing.bsky.social Come chat folklore, fairytales, myth & gothic horror! LGBTQ & Disability themes! Come say Hi #events #darkfantasy #horror #lgbtqia #disability

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

I’m currently reading I, MEDUSA by @ayanagray.bsky.social _ - a beautifully written and historical fantasy and mythic retelling of Medusa. Medusa rocks! (Pun intended) #amreading #fantasy #retelling #greekmyth #bookstoread

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Hey Supanova 2026 - Sydney Want to chat LGBTQIA & disability fantasy & horror? Like Norse myths & Loki? Vampires with bite? I’ll be at stall 37 in Artists Alley with @ifwgpublishing.bsky.social & IPI Comics - Mystery random winner prize! Book Signings! www.supanova.com.au/guests/leanb...

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

My recommended reads for Pride Month! Check out this variety of queer fantasy, horror, science fiction! Highly recommended reads! 🏳️‍🌈📚 #lgbt #bookstoread #pridemonth #horror #fantasy

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Thrilled to have been a finalist in the Ditmar Awards again. A HUGE congratulations to the winners. Wish I was there to celebrate!

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Jack Sparrow Rum Cheers

ALT: Jack Sparrow Rum Cheers

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I’ll be sweeping into Supanova Comic Con & Gaming Sydney on June 19-21. Come along, chat Norse Tricksters, Dark fairy tales and folklore, queer & LGBQT fantasy and horror @ifwgpublishing.bsky.social @ipicomics.bsky.social Book tickets now ⤵️ facebook.com/events/s/sup...

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

The next project: A portal fantasy, Welsh & Irish myth, warring Fae and Witchhunters. #amwriting #lgbtq #fantasy #magic #witchcraft

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Excited to announce I’ll be at Sydney Supanova Comic Con & Gaming June 19-21. I’m with the fabulous IFWG Publishing team. Books on all things folklore, fairy tales, dark fantasy and gothic horror. Proud queer & disability author. Come say Hi!! www.supanova.com.au/guests/leanb...

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Thrilled to be part of this deliciously fey magazine THE OTHERWORLD with “Poisoned Fruit, Poisoned Reign” story! Check it out!! open.substack.com/pub/theother... #magazine #fairytales #folklore #shortstory #fae

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It's time to feast

Issue 02: Faerie Fruit is here!

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Whoo!! Go DARK LORE a sampler of my Quick Bites Chapbooks collections. #amazonbooks #folklore #fairytales #horror #bookstoread 📚🦇🦋⚔️💀⬇️ books2read.com/Dark-Lore

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Sequel to BLUEBELLS is coming soon from @pspublishinguk Let’s celebrate with a Bluebells ebook giveaway to first correct answer. #gothichorror #alternatehistory #lgbtq #disability #giveaway

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

My current writing project. A queer dark academia delving into origins of archaeology & gothic gaslamp #wip #darkacademia #folklore #lgbtq #gothic

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

This is my writing desk. What does yours look like? Plot arc planning in progress

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Novel finished! Get ready for a new fantasy THE GHOST WARRIOR. Like it darker? Visceral? Gods & mortals? A new flavour of eco fantasy? Coming soon… #amwriting #fantasy #comingsoon #ecofantasynovel

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Currently reading MARKET OF LOSS by @mktighewrites.bsky.social A gorgeous, moving and deeply resonating speculative fiction. From a king of horror is a new genre but just as brilliantly written. #amreading #speculativefiction #arc #bookstoread

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

British Fantasy Awards Eligible works by Leanbh Pearson Fantasy Novel : Loki: Untangling A Tale ⚔️ 💀🔥❄️🏳️‍🌈⬇️ books2read.com/loki Horror Novella : Bluebells in the Devil’s Garden 🖤🧛🏻🪦🌻🏳️‍🌈⬇️ books2read.com/Bluebells Fantasy Novella: Trickster Tales 🎭🦅🔥❄️🏳️‍🌈⬇️ books2read.com/TricksterTales

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Cover reveal coming! Sequel to Bluebells is out this year. Keep a look out for more news on all your gothic alternate history needs!

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

DITMAR ELIGIBLE WORKS! Voting closes March 30 (eeepp) so if you’ve read any of these in 2025 & you’re a member of SFF fandom or Conflux/SwanCon/NatCon attendees you can vote! Vote: form.jotform.com/260567334914... 🙏🖤💀🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌻📚

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Thrilled that my local Harry Hartog Bookstote has stocked my fantasy novel LOKI @ifwgpublishing.bsky.social ! Check out these great photos and oh so happy!! #fantasybooks #booksinthewild #signedbooks #norsemythology

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Small Spec Book Awards @specawards.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

It is time to officially announce the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards nominees. Please help us in congratulating them. #SSBA #SSBA2026

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Small Spec Book Awards @specawards.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Nominated in fantasy for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: TRICKSTER TALES by @leanbhpearson.bsky.social (@brigidsgatepress.bsky.social). Congratulations! #SSBA #SSBA2026

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Research time for the last part of NIGHTSHADE #InTheDevilsGarden from PS Publishing! Enjoy the night fellow lovers of the dark! #amwriting #witchcraft #horror #gothic

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) @leanbhpearson.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

My queer read for Australian Mardi Gras month. COUNTESS by Suzan Palumbo - queer, genderbent, Caribbean space opera retelling of Conte of Monte Cristo. Loving it! #currentlyreading📖 #lgbtqa #scifi #retelling

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