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Owner & editor of Queen's Book Asylum 📚| Sarcastic Smartass | Panda at heart 🐼| not too old for rock'n'roll 🤘🏻| dabbler in writing 🖊️ Blog: queensbookasylum.com Newsletter: shorturl.at/2mLJ8

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RJ BaHarker @rjbarker.bsky.social · 2h

OH NO. That Dark Fellow is at it again. Confused people have said INCY WINCY is even better than A NUMBERS GAME. A low bar if you ask me. Anyway it's pre orderable now... @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social @daturabooks.bsky.social

Buy Incy Wincy New by R.J. Dark (ISBN: 9781917415347) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Olivia Atwater @oliviaatwater.com · 12h

Advance reading requests are now open for book two of the Victorian Faerie Tales, ROSEMARY & THYME. Submit the form below no later than October 9th at noon EST in order to be added to the list! 5onjxq.share-na3.hsforms.com/2usaYFMhbTbe...

An electronic tablet sits on top of an old manuscript with an ink pen next to a lit antique lamp. The tablet shows the cover of Rosemary & Thyme, by Olivia Atwater.

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T. Frohock (she/her) @tfrohock.com · 19h

Today is October 1 and through October 31, Where Oblivion Lives is on sale! If you're into m/m relationships, found family, haunted mansions and magic worked with music, this might just be for you. Gothic and spooky, it's the perfect read for fall evenings: awfulagent.com/ebooks/where...

Where Oblivion Lives (#1) – JABberwocky Literary Agency, Inc

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imyril @imyril.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hey, where did September go? Bring it back! This was supposed to be the month I got to settle back into routine, but I spent the first half with migraine instead. On the plus side, I had some awesome reads to help me through it.

Redux: pott(er)ing

Hey, where did September go? Bring it back! This was the month I got to settle into staying home and getting back into routine, but I spent the first half with migraine instead. On the plus side, I had some awesome reads and I spent my weekends in a pottery learning new skills. Reading Round-up This month’s mood was rather Gothic in the broader sense, full of foreboding and dark secrets and untrustworthy new companions.

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imyril @imyril.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It’s October tomorrow! Light those candles, fear no ghosts, greet the frog who sits on your path at midnight, and join us for #SpooktasticReads2026 from the 19th-31st

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Oooh. I love Ben and Damien's bantering. Or Gigi chewing Ben's ass. But I'll go with the rooftop scene. Ben and Damien have a chat about their relationship, they have some tender moments, then comes a realisation that surprised even me when I was writing it. It was a very pivotal moment.

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 30 A bit sad this had come to an end. I had fun. As for promotion, well, I'm currently halfway out of blogging halfway into writing, so bit of a no man's land situation here. I do have a newsletter though (see my pinned post), if you are so inclined to keep up to date with me!

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 29 I most definitely want to use Glow by Livingston, because I'm obsessed with this song. Could go either for emotional or the couple. Probably the latter, to be honest. youtu.be/snF9cYdb3VY?...

Livingston - Glow (Audio)

YouTube video by Livingston

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Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Okay people, give me your comfort (re)reads! I need to pick my next audiobook, but I'm not in the mood for anything. Normally I'd go for a comfort reread, which used to be the HP series, but I can't do that for obvious reasons. Also, because I listened that to death and I need something better.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 28/09/2026

Are you an indie SFFH author with a new book release or launching a crowdfund in October? Let us know and we'll include it in our monthly new release roundup! www.readindiefantasy.com/new-releases/

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New Releases – Read Indie Fantasy

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Okay people, give me your comfort (re)reads! I need to pick my next audiobook, but I'm not in the mood for anything. Normally I'd go for a comfort reread, which used to be the HP series, but I can't do that for obvious reasons. Also, because I listened that to death and I need something better.

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It's that time again! September edition of the newsletter will go out hopefully on Wednesday, but definitely this week. Probably won't be the most exciting newsletter I ever sent out, but hey, at least it's going out, so that's a win in my book.

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 27 I'm only a third way through of my draft for Inkfeather, but I know exactly how I want it to end, even if sometimes I'm tempted to change my mind. Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi is the reason why I won't give in to temptation. youtu.be/zABLecsR5UE?...

Lewis Capaldi - Someone You Loved

YouTube video by LewisCapaldiVEVO

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 25 Hahahaha ha... Uplifting song... Sure... Uh... I used I'll Be There before which is the most fitting on my playlist, so I'll go for the second, Love Like That by Phillip Phillips. Inkfeather is not an uplifting kind of story in general, I'm afraid. youtu.be/9v1I-c8EPKM?...

Phillip Phillips - Love Like That

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Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 24 Today I'm giving the spotlight to Gabriela. She's Damien's half sister (used to be his half brother, but needed to change her gender for reasons). Anyway, her song is Raise Hell by Dorothy. youtu.be/rmYyPcEQKU4?...

Dorothy - Raise Hell

YouTube video by DOROTHYVEVO

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RJ BaHarker @rjbarker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hey hey friends. You can ore-order INCY WINCY, Mal and Jackie's second adventure from Bookshop.org , 23-27 September and save 20% with the code: SEPT20 Each sale supports real independent bookshops in the UK. If you liked A NUMBERS GAME, you will LOVE this.

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Malachite Jones is still keeping up his double life as a pretend psychic and unwilling detective aided by his best friend, Jackie. The last thing he wants is a missing person case, let alone two. Exce...

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 23 I don't usually listen to instrumental music, tho I like violin rock covers occasionally. But today I'm picking a Hungarian duo, Havasi (solo pianist) and Endi (drummer of a rock band) who recorded one album as Drum & Piano project. youtu.be/a223NhxoCpA?...

HAVASI — Clash of the Titans (Drum & Piano)

YouTube video by HAVASI

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 21 Ahahahaha... look, one of my MCs (Damien) is the lead singer of a rock band, while the other (Ben) is the owner of a rock club. Suprising absolutely no one who knows me. Music is an important part of Inkfeather, although not the main thing. Still.

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 20 Hmm. Haven't got there yet in the manuscript, but I'd think Traitor by Livingston is a good enough pick for this. youtu.be/7iSNKxoc1jg?...

Livingston - Traitor (Audio)

YouTube video by Livingston

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 19 It was harder than it should have been, and I literally just had the solution coming up this morning. It's I'll Be There by Jess Glynne. Could go either for Gigi and Wendy's friendship, or rather for Damien's found family Mikes and Avery. youtu.be/iQp1_GfDhwQ?...

Jess Glynne - I'll Be There [Official Video]

YouTube video by Jess Glynne

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 18 I apologize beforehand for the deluge of reposts, but I haven't been online much over the weekend, so playing catch up. Joke songs. Um, yeah, I don't think I have any? Maybe Can't Go to Hell by Sin Shake Sin, but I already picked it before.

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The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship @thesfincs.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

And it's time! Submit your novellas! #booksky #writingcommunity docs.google.com/forms/d/1tmf...

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imyril @imyril.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Autumn has well and truly started, and in one month’s time we’ll light our candles and tiptoe through the shadows for 13 days and nights of Spooktastic Reads in the run up to Hallowe’en. Are you ready to explore the darker side of fantasy?

Spooktastic Reads will return

Autumn has well and truly started, and in one month’s time we’ll light our candles and tiptoe through the shadows for 13 days and nights of Spooktastic Reads in the run up to Hallowe’en.

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 17 I wanted to have the spotlight on Gigi. She's Ben's younger sister, who is also his business partner, and a general pain in his ass. I picked Dear Daughter by Halestorm because she has a baby girl and some hard times. Plus Lzzy Hale vibes. youtu.be/WHPVb-qMzsY?...

Halestorm - Dear Daughter [Official Video]

YouTube video by Halestorm

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Olivia Atwater @oliviaatwater.com · 16/09/2026

So like, if you are an author who would like Rosemary & Thyme (book two in the Victorian Faerie Tales) for blurbing, please do let me know? (ARC copies are not yet available, I promise hungry ARC readers will get their hands on it very soon!)

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Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Celebrating the release of his debut novel, AURA WIELDERS: CITADEL, it's our pleasure to sit down for a chat with @aurawielders.bsky.social about writing, inspiration and of course the book itself. The book is out today, so go, and pick up your copy! #Interview #AuraWieldersCitadel #OutNow

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Aura Wielders: Citadel: Interview with B. Dalton

It's our pleasure to host B. Dalton, debuting author of AURA WIELDERS: CITADEL, the first book in the Aura Wielders portal fantasy series! Out now!

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 16 I think this might be closest to a spoilery song on my playlist, so Evil Angel by Breaking Benjamin it is. youtu.be/ghWVgRdGlTc?...

YouTube video by Breaking Benjamin - Topic

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Lisa @deargeekplace.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The nights are drawing in. You know what that means... #SpooktasticReads2026 @wyrdandwonder.bsky.social deargeekplace.com/dark-side-of...

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Dark Side of the Moon: Announcing Spooktastic Reads 2026

The nights are drawing in, the air is growing (slowly but surely) colder, and my eye is turning toward books of a spooky nature. You know what that means…

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T. Frohock (she/her) @tfrohock.com · 15/09/2026

If you're looking for a bromance with a m/m couple kicking Nazi ass, it's here:

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

It's celebration time! The Hopeless Romantic's Guide to Enchantment releases today from @titanbooks.bsky.social! This anthology contains one of my short stories, "The Last Train from Faerie", along with eleven other stories by various romantasy authors! oliviaatwater.com/book/hopeles...

A copy of The Hopeless Romantic's Guide to Enchantment, displayed on a silver platter next to pink flowers. The cover also reads: "12 magical romantasy tales. Kelley Armstrong, Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Rebecca Thorne, Alexis Hall, A.Y. Chao, L.R. Lam, and many more. Edited by Marie O'Regan & Paul Kane."

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Celebrating the release of his debut novel, AURA WIELDERS: CITADEL, it's our pleasure to sit down for a chat with @aurawielders.bsky.social about writing, inspiration and of course the book itself. The book is out today, so go, and pick up your copy! #Interview #AuraWieldersCitadel #OutNow

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Aura Wielders: Citadel: Interview with B. Dalton

It's our pleasure to host B. Dalton, debuting author of AURA WIELDERS: CITADEL, the first book in the Aura Wielders portal fantasy series! Out now!

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 15 I don't have any specific music I listen to while writing. Basically whatever I have going in the background (it's rock music 99% of the time). If I need to get into the headspace, then I play the playlist. I avoid Hungarian music tho (not that I listen to it a lot anyway).

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 14 Okay, so I have this song on my playlist for vibes and also because Inkfeather has a serial killer who might or might not be the real villain. Anyway. I think My Name is Death by Red Wanting Blue would be an excellent villain song. youtu.be/GYpbeWu0DAk?...

My Name Is Death

YouTube video by Red Wanting Blue - Topic

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 13 Finally an easy one. I'll go with All Things Good's cover of The Middle. I love thing song and I always wanted to write a scene inspired by it between Damien and Ben and I'm getting there. youtu.be/hbrpmQ09juQ?...

All Good Things - The Middle (Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey - Epic Rock Cover)

YouTube video by All Good Things

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Do you think I have enough beads? 🤔😅 I *finally* finished reorganising my stash. I honestly thought I'd have a few spare empty containers for future shopping, but... Oops. And I tried to save space by stashing more stuff into them than necessarily practical, lol. Also, guess my favourite color! 🤣

A picture of my stash of beads and other bits for jewelry making. It has 4 boxes, all of which have 30 small containers filled with all kinds of colored beads.

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 12 I had some nice options, but today I'll go with The Lonliest by Måneskin. youtu.be/odWKEfp2QMY?...

Måneskin - THE LONELIEST (Official Video)

YouTube video by ManeskinVEVO

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 11 I think the obvious choice here is Misunderstood by Seether. I honestly don't know why I thought at one point it fits, but whatever. I fucking love this song and if nothing else, it fits for vibe. For now. youtu.be/KLLqeCkfKnk?...

YouTube video by Seether - Topic

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Whoops. I splurged a bit more on snacks/sweets than I planned because fuck today. At least the good news is that the fixing of my high heel boots is going swimmingly. Should have them back next week right on time as the cooler weather is already knocking on the door. Can't. Fucking. Wait.

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 10 Hmm. 2 strong contenders today, but I'll go with my first pick which is Can't Go To Hell by Sin Shake Sin. Mostly vibes but also fits some specific character I don't want to name now. youtu.be/R2ct_Gkq-HQ?...

Sin Shake Sin - Can't Go To Hell (Official Video)

YouTube video by SinShakeSin

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

What I absolutely did not need today is Ryanair letting me know they changed my flight schedule on the way home and now I have to make a decision what I want to do. Out of my 3 options all have its downsides. *sigh*

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Well, that's new. I walked through the gate at work, was halfway up the stairs when a car came in, stopping me with the horn. I have earbuds, so wasn't sure, but turned, someone was waving at me in from the car. Not overly unusual in itself, could be someone I know, or a parent needing something.

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J E Hannaford @hannafordjenny.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I have a story in this fab anthology put together by the awesome team at Wizard’s Tower Press. See I have actually been writing! 😁

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

It's our pleasure to host David Deane Haskell, author of THE SOLARIAN DEEP, the first book in the Technoquatics sci-fi series! Come and meet him and read an excerpt while you are at it! #Interview #AuthorSpotlight #Excerpt

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The Solarian Deep: Interview with David Deane Haskell

It's our pleasure to host David Deane Haskell, author of THE SOLARIAN DEEP, the first book in the Technoquatics sci-fi series! Come and meet him and read an excerpt while you are at it!

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 9 JFC, why do you hate me? How am I supposed to pick only one?! You know what? I want Jonny Hawkins from Nothing More to collab with Breaking Benjamin. That's kinda what I have in mind for Damien's band anyway.

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 8 Whoops, almost forgot to do this today. I only have one playlist for Inkfeather. I just throw everything on it that catches my ears either for vibes, or because the lyrics remind me of a character or a scene or for later use.

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Not sure about niche, but a big chunk of my worldbuilding for Inkfeather is based on some the research I did for my master's degree. Specifically Henok's writings about the Watchers aka angels, some of which came down to Earth and took wives and taught people stuff.

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 7 Uh... I'm not really seeing musicals fitting Inkfeather at all, so I'm cheating a bit. I have I'm Still Here by John Rzeznik from Planet on my playlist that fits Damien. Daddy issues and all. Also, a fucking excellent song, if you ask me. youtu.be/MUZwblurraA?...

I'm Still Here (Jim's Theme) (From "Treasure Planet"/Soundtrack Version)

YouTube video by John Rzeznik - Topic

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Why the fuck people can't let things go after you say "thanks, but I'm not interested in [thing]"? Like... my dude, I already said no, why are you still trying to talk me into it?! Argh. I've already been grumpy today, and now this. Monday is Mondaying hard, I see.

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 6 Out of the songs I already have on my playlist I think Losing Hold by Esterly is the best fit. The opening scene is Damien's flashback about the time he first hears the Voice. He is being tortured, kneeling by an altar, losing consciousness. youtu.be/-hLoU2qP4zc?...

"Losing Hold" Esterly ft. Austin Jenckes (Official Lyric Video)

YouTube video by Esterly

Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 5 Hmm. Decisions, decisions. I have a lot of songs for my MCs, but finding one song that fits them as a couple was a challenge. One I failed when I just couldn't pick, so you get 2 songs! 1) Collide by Howie Day which I think would work as a duet youtu.be/ca9ub9rpNK4?...

Howie Day - Collide

YouTube video by HowieDayVEVO