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David Barnett @davidmbarnett.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It's never "AI agent breaks containment, cures cancer, does a bit of tidying up and puts the kettle on", is it?

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Olivia Atwater @oliviaatwater.com · 15/09/2026

@rebeccathorne.bsky.social has giant birds, espionage, and marriage, @hannahnicolemae.bsky.social wishes you'd give the boy next door a chance, I'm not sure what Olivia Atwater is doing here (something to do with Tamlin), and @lrlam.bsky.social has a sapphic lady in a tower who needs rescuing!

Warbirds, by Rebecca Thorne: Giant birds plus an arranged marriage, with a surprising twist!

Every Rose Has its Thief, by Hannah Nicole Maehrer: A magical rose by any other name would pay your debts. So would the boy next door, if you'd let him.

The Last Train from Faerie, by Olivia Atwater: AKA "Tamlin on a Train", AKA "My Friend's Younger Sister Rescues Me From a Bunch of Faeries".

Rose Bloom, Rose Bud, Rose Blood, by L.R. Lam: Get your hands off my girl/goddess, you filthy government scum!

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Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

New review is up on FanFiAddict for the fantastic Echoes of the Imperium by Nicholas & Olivia Atwater! fanfiaddict.com/review-echoe...

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Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

New review is up on FanFiAddict for the delightful novella A Matter of Execution by Nicholas & Olivia Atwater! fanfiaddict.com/review-a-mat...

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Tru Skies @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com · 01/09/2026

After a few years of hard work, The Chosen One Con is out now on ebook with paperbacks to follow soon! Available on Kindle, Kobo, Itch and more to come. books2read.com/thechosenone... But of course, I couldn't publish this book without help, and I have a lot of people to thank! 👇

A promo image for The Chosen One Con, out now on Kindle, Kobo, and Itch. It shows the book cover to the Chosen One Con (a young white man in a trench coat holding a glowing blue potion bottle as though trying to steal it) and the following text: Magic spoke to me, whispering promises of fortune and fame. It spoke when I switched on the old MV and the screen came alive with the blue glow of magic, the faint spark and pop of aether flowing through the cables.

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Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦 @nicholasatwater.com · 21/08/2026

A man some fifteen years my senior today asked me why it was he could not find the right woman to marry, and how he'd never quite felt what I seem to feel or be willing to do for my wife. I explained "I married my best friend. That's all there is to it." Not one regret.

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Olivia Atwater @oliviaatwater.com · 18/08/2026

"Olivia Atwater offers up another gothic fantasy romance, full of dark magic and deceitful faeries, in the second instalment of the Victorian Faerie Tales." Rosemary & Thyme will be releasing on October 27, 2026. Pre-order the ebook now at your retailer of choice! oliviaatwater.com/book/rosemar...

An electronic tablet shows the cover for Rosemary & Thyme by Olivia Atwater. It is surrounded by a pair of scissors, two bundles of yellow flowers, and a straw hat.

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Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦 @nicholasatwater.com · 11/07/2026

I'm always looking for more interesting, instrumental music to listen to while writing. To that end, movie and video game scores are often a goldmine. I'd love to hear some recommendations/suggestions for some of people's favourite ones from recent releases if folks have any!

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Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦 @nicholasatwater.com · 09/07/2026

Cried during writing certain scenes? Absolutely. Cried during *narrating* them for the audiobook and had to take breaks so my voice didn't sound awful from it? Ha. Hahahahaha. Hahahahahahahahaahhahahahahasob.

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Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦 @nicholasatwater.com · 24/06/2026

It is the weirdest thing to now be asking myself "Am I actually talking to a person, or am I talking to someone literally feeding our conversation through a chatbot for every response?" and I frankly hate that we've gotten here -.-

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

If you're looking for awesome people in the indie community to follow, check out these starter packs! 🌿 go.bsky.app/Q8HWicv 🌿 go.bsky.app/3CiACsV 🌿 go.bsky.app/7u5ZeVQ [ #booksky / #writingcommunity / #indieauthors ]

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Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦 @nicholasatwater.com · 02/06/2026

So, one episode into Spider-Noir and it is an absolute treat thus far. Loving the cinematography, the loving blend of Bogart-era film noir and Spider-Man charm. Just a delight 😄

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KarrahE @karrahe.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

It's my birthday! 🤗 As per tradition, I'm humbly asking for some reposts of this or any other of my art today ❤️

Stylised bust paintings of characters from Severance. Irving is on the left looking thoughtfully to the viewer's left and wears his work attire: pale blue shirt, navy tie and vest.

At the top Mark S is looking towards the viewer with a confused frown, mouth slightly open. He's wearing a navy blue suit and tie with a white shirt.

On the right is Helly R, mouth slightly open, eyes wide and posture stunned as she looks to the viewer's left. She has a blue green dress on.

Dylan is at the bottom, brow scrunched and mouth open in confusion. He's wearing a dress shirt and jacket.

Painterly portrait of a young androgynous Kender looking tired and lost in thought. They have a scrappy brown pixie cut, fair skin and bright, icy blue eyes ringed with dark circles. A scar marks their right cheek, and part of the ear on that side is missing. Their clothing is simple and practical: dark leathers and a forest-green cloak. They wear a gold button as a pendant.

Stylised painting of Peter Falk as Columbo. He's in his mac and holding his trademark cigar. He looks go the viewer with a twinkle in his eye and knowing smile

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Ilana Masad @ilanaslightly.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

A week or so ago, I was looking for a couple books by an author from 10 and 15 years ago and my library didn't have them. I requested them via a library form. Today I got a notification in Libby that they purchased both titles. Asking your library for writers' books is an amazing way to support us.

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Tru Skies @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com · 01/06/2026

For Pride Month, I'll keep on reading books by queer and trans authors as I have been all year 😎 I shared this in my newsletter, but here are six queer books by new authors that I read and enjoyed in the past year, including @ravenswordpress.com of course who is forever awesome #Pride

A collage of six book covers including Black Hole Guns For Hire by Friday Strout, Goblin Heart by Fae Loxley, Jack of Thorns by A.K. Faulkner, Mercy by Ian Haramaki, The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle by Steve Hugh Westenra, and The Orchid and the Lion by Gabriel Hargrave.

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Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦 @nicholasatwater.com · 24/05/2026

Project Hail Mary was an absolute delight. Amaze amaze amaze! Making me laugh and cry in equal measure. Beautiful cinematography, use of dual timelines and music. So friggin' wholesome.

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Jacquelyn Benson @jbensonink.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

It's finally time to reveal the cover art for my bonkers 1989 Editions of the Raiders of the Arcana. Get your Mummy-vibes historical fantasy adventure in pocket-sized paperbacks just like your mom used to hide in the basement. (And yes, there's spice.) Learn more at jacquelynbenson.com1989

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Tru Skies @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com · 08/05/2026

Come join the Read Indie Server where we talk about indie books, indie writing, soup, and dont actually care what channel anyone is in 😂

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Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦 @nicholasatwater.com · 09/04/2026

Well folks! It's the last 24 hours to get your collector's edition of "A Matter of Execution"; my high-flying, steampunk, fantasy novella! Even comes with a free short story, courtesy of our fulfilled stretch goals! Get your swashbuckling caper while you can! www.kickstarter.com/projects/atw...

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A Matter of Execution: Signed Collector's Edition Hardcover

The definitive signed Collector's Edition hardcover of the prequel to Olivia and Nicholas Atwater's steampunk fantasy series.

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Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦 @nicholasatwater.com · 06/04/2026

Yes, I bought a thousand piece Millenium Falcon lego set. But it is absolutely for the Star Wars & Lego-loving seven year old who has come to visit us with their family, and not at all for my benefit. Totally selfless. That's me. Mhm. A horrible, terrible burden to build this with him.

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Patrick Samphire 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @patricksamphire.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

For those of you looking to support independent bookstores, my ebooks are available on bookshop.org in both the UK and US: UK: uk.bookshop.org/beta-search?... US: bookshop.org/beta-search?... (The US also has the print versions.)

Covers of books by Patrick Samphire. The Mennik Thorn series (Epic fantasy mystery). The Secrets of the Dragon Tomb series (Middle Grade adventures). The Casebook of Harriet George series (Murder mysteries on Mars). And my short story collection, At the Gates and Other Stories.

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Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦 @nicholasatwater.com · 25/03/2026

Well. Brendan Fraser's "Rental Family" wrecked me in every way that I thought it would. Absolutely beautiful film. My goodness.

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Skyla Dawn Cameron @skyladawn.ca · 20/03/2026

Congrats to @oliviaatwater.com and @nicholasatwater.com on their new KS funding in THIRTY-FIVE MINUTES! There are lots of rewards here and truly beautiful print editions, go check it out! (Go back to bed, Olivia.)

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A Matter of Execution: Signed Collector's Edition Hardcover

The definitive signed Collector's Edition hardcover of the prequel to Olivia and Nicholas Atwater's steampunk fantasy series.

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Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦 @nicholasatwater.com · 28/02/2026

As if I didn't love running FATE games enough. Have a FATE point, Tom. Your current approach rocks.

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Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦 @nicholasatwater.com · 13/02/2026

I have resurfaced to proclaim now that I have moved to the French countryside in an old forge, I have become an archaeologist and discovered the stone floors buried under a bunch of junk and a layer of dirt. The household is marvelling at my work. I have become Indiana Jones. Hell yeah.

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Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

I am seeing lots of calls in my feed today for historical fantasy romance, and I am DELIGHTED to inform all of you that EMPIRE OF SHADOWS by @jbensonink.bsky.social exists and you (yes, YOU) need to read it. jacquelynbenson.com/empire-of-sh...

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Empire of Shadows ~ jacquelyn benson

Book 1 of the Raiders of the Arcana Nice Victorian ladies don’t run off to find legendary lost cities. $7.99 – $39.99 About the book One trifling little arrest shouldn’t have cost Ellie Mallory her jo...

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Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦 @nicholasatwater.com · 30/01/2026

LOOK AT THIS AMAZING ART AND ANIMATION FROM THIS AMAZING ARTIST! NOW SOMEONE HIRE MOLLY, BECAUSE MOLLY IS INCREDIBLE. But seriously, lookout that smirk! It's spot on for Foxglove 🥰 I freaking love all the art that Olivia's books have inspired, and this is no exception.

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Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦 @nicholasatwater.com · 29/01/2026

Do you like "The Mummy" with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz? Of course you do. Now, read this book series—you won't be disappointed.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 28/01/2026

This year's SPFBO officially starts on February 1. In anticipation of that, we got in touch with veteran judge @queensbookasylum.bsky.social from Queen's Book Asylum to have her answer a few questions about the competition and what's to come. www.readindiefantasy.com/interview-qu... #SPFBO

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Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦 @nicholasatwater.com · 18/12/2025

Ah, seasons greetings from Montreal! Perfection. Truly, the most wonderful time of the year, hahahaha

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Jacquelyn Benson @jbensonink.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

You don't have to wait for my next campaign to grab copies of my ridiculously nerdy vintage special editions of the first two Raiders of the Arcana books. They're available now at @merrickbookshop.bsky.social! Pop over to jacquelynbenson.com/1898 to follow the campaign for book three.

arrow of fortune 1898 edition hardcover with purple cloth and gold foil. Text reads 'arrow of fortune 1898 edition coming soon'

Empire of Shadows 1898 edition hardcover in green cloth with gold foil and Tomb of the Sun King 1898 edition with blue cloth and gold foil. Both books have bows on the corner and text reads "Merrick Bookshop has these special editions on sale now. Grab yours for the perfect holiday gift for yourself or someone special."

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Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦 @nicholasatwater.com · 11/12/2025

Doing a lil' Christmas gathering of the found family today! So that means crooner holiday classics while I make some tourtiere empanadas, chocolate truffles, and maple mousse! What are some of your favourite Christmas foodstuffs that come only once a year?

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Jill Murray @jillmurray.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Canadian citizens and residents, there's a new official parliamentary petition raising the issue of electoral reform and proportional representation. Signing is a direct means of meaningful action toward improving our democracy, and it just takes a moment to do. www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

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Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦 @nicholasatwater.com · 04/12/2025

This is a whole art style that is firmly cemented in my brain as its own category, and this right here? The absolute peak of that style. I will forever melt at the sight of all this. Utterly amazing.

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Eleonor Piteira @eleonorpiteira.bsky.social · 29/06/2024

Inquisitor, Herald of Andraste, Knight-Enchanter, Ice Mage, Lyra Trevelyan ❄️ A little Dragon Age fanart, because it's been a long, loooong time :)

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Caitlin Rozakis @caitlinrozakis.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Hey US folks - want a deal on Kindle editions of my books? Both Dreadful and The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association will be on sale for $4.99 on Amazon US from Dec 1-31. 💙📚

December Kindle Promotion
$4.99 each
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Dreadful by Caitlin Rozakis
The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher association by Caitlin Rozakis

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Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦 @nicholasatwater.com · 28/11/2025

Having anything other than a word document and my music open on my laptop when trying to write. That, and little chores that need doing—a cluttered space is a cluttered mind.So, a little bit of cleaning tends to clean the cobwebs in my brain. And with a hot cup of tea, it's off to the races!

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Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦 @nicholasatwater.com · 28/11/2025

A happy birthday to Treasure Planet; one of the most formative bits of storytelling that changed my life forever.

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Tru Skies @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com · 26/11/2025

One week left to back The Chosen One Con crowdfund! And there's also ONE add-on left to name a character/business/potion and become part of the book! I may need help naming Max's trans masc ex-boyfriend who will definitely appear in the sequel, just saying 👀 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...

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The Chosen One Con

The Chosen One Con is the first book in the Lost in the Aether duology—a queer gaslamp fantasy of industrial magic in a world of designer enchantments and celebrity-branded potions from the author of ...

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Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦 @nicholasatwater.com · 25/11/2025

Give me capes! Give me soul-searing speeches! Give me theatre, cowards! THEATRE!!!

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Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦 @nicholasatwater.com · 24/11/2025

Them: AI is the future for all of humanity! Me, unable to span-block the mass of emails about clearly AI-written messages about 'book clubs', numerous payment systems going down and delaying weeks of payments because AI automation was shoved in, playing whack-a-mole to disable AI plugins (cont)

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Tyche Books 🇨🇦 @tychebooks.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Here's my two cents on the piracy discourse this morning. Reading everything this morning, I remember those old FBI warnings at the start of videos: piracy isn't a victimless crime. 🧵

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Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦 @nicholasatwater.com · 24/11/2025

I interrupt your daily dose of existential dread in this crappy cyberpunk, dystopian, capitalist and nightmare timeline for AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHPUPPYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! Carry on.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 24/11/2025

We're rounding off the day with a list of recommended queer books by enthusiastic reader @turkeycleverness.bsky.social! Read the Rainbow: www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-recom... #AMoRaR

A red banner with a dragon reading a book and the text Read the Rainbow. Three book covers are features including Mercy by Ian Haramaki, The World Within by Dani Finn, and Splinter by Jasper Hyde.

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Krista D Ball is Canada's Mouthy Potato @kristadb1.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Don't worry about me, but maybe share Skyla's direct buy store b/c that's where she makes the absolute most money - and she has vet bills. I cannot imagine seeing an author post "I have two cats nearing the end" and go oh, I should steal from her. payhip.com/skyladawncam...

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Skyla Dawn Cameron

Writer of horror, thrillers, mysteries, and urban fantasy. Fifth-generation crazy cat lady. Lover of coarse language. Proud supporter of Unlikable Female Characters™. My characters kill people so I do...

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