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JCM Berne; author of Wistful Ascending @jcmberne.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Gift giving season is fast approaching! Want to make people happy? Nobody needs more socks, ties, or peanut butter logs. Buy them the Hybrid Helix and bring true joy back to the holidays.

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Marie Sinadjan @quillandcrib.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Welcome to my stop for the ALIZA IN NAZI-LAND book tour, organized by @thewritereads.bsky.social! This latest installment of Elyse Hoffman's historical fantasy series didn't disappoint, but it left my heart broken 💔 I normally do spoiler-free reviews, but I couldn't in this case 🫣 💙📚 #BookSky

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 28/11/2025

Happy Friday! We're starting your day with our last recommendation post by @quillandcrib.bsky.social, co-author of The Prophecies of Ragnarok series. Come see her favorite indie books: www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-recom... #AMoRaR

A red banner with a dragon reading a book and the text books with too many characters to like, it's impossible to pick a favourite. It features three indie book covers.

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🎃 Vyria Durav, Dread Wyrm Princess of Spookytown 🎃 @vyriadurav.northsky.social · 29/11/2025

I want automated systems that handle things like maintenance and cleaning and upkeep of habitation, not art and literature. Free me from the endless distracting upkeep so I can do more creative things, don't take creative things from me, you fucking assholes

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Marie Sinadjan @quillandcrib.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Congratulations @lynnstrong.bsky.social! There's no Persian or Egyptian in our series but there's Filipino, a little Polynesian, and hints of Mesopotamian (yes, the series is primarily Norse myth 🙊)

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 21/11/2025

Happy Friday! We're starting the day with a review of A Dress to Save Me by the wonderful @tessahastjarjanto.com as written by @jamreads.com If you're looking for a short story to start your weekend, then look no further! www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-book-...

A red banner with a dragon reading a book. The text says Review: A Dress to Save Me and features the book cover by Tessa Hastjarjanto.

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ZomBev 🧟‍♀️ @beverlyannemichel.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

It’s getting closer to holiday sales and shopping. Instead of spending money at a big box store or putting money in a billionaires pocket… shop small!! If you have a small business or are a small time creator (that means artists and indie authors too!) share your links/work below.

This holiday season
SHOP SMALL
artists, indie authors, creator, and more

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Nicole L. Soper Gorden / Nicole Leland @nicolelsopergorden.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

When Poe introduces his brothers to the dimensional spacetime ordination unit (aka The Absolute Unit). The things Poe thinks of as simple... 😂 From Byron's arc of The Atlas Brothers Break the Multiverse #WIPSnips #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #AmWriting

“It must use power, right?” Tennyson asked. “So why can’t it run out?”
“Oh yes, it needs a ton of power. But it’s running on half a cup of uranium. That’s enough to keep it running for the next three centuries. We’ll be fine.”
“Uranium?” Byron asked, and all three of Poe’s brothers took a big step away from the large machine. “We were carrying that thing.”
“Don’t worry – it’s shielded,” Poe said, then scowled when his brothers all took another step away. Apparently, they couldn’t even trust him to do something as simple as build a radiation shield.
“Who the fuck gave Poe access to uranium?” Tennyson asked, looking absolutely horrified.

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Steve Hugh Westenra 🕷️🧛‍♂️🏳️‍⚧️📚✒️ @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

I'm finally planning to start a podcast on monster stuff (prob. called "Dr. Monster" because why not have fun). I'm still sort of working out what that would look like/what people might be interested in terms of topics. If you have any thoughts or requests, I'd love to hear them! Some topics ⬇️

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beth phelan @bethphelan.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

#DVpit inspired me to reopen to queries sooner than I'd planned... Starting Nov 2025, I'll be open to unsolicited queries the first week of every month! Still just YA + MG fiction... Really hungry for 🤩 debut voices... You'll be able to submit here: querytracker.net/querybeth #mswl

Announcement:
I will reopen to unsolicited submissions for the first week of every month starting in November!
I’m only looking for YA + MG fiction. I am particularly hungry for debut voices! Also:
- high-stakes plots about liars, scams, etc
- fresh grounded dystopian with personal stakes
- smart, cutting social commentary
- meta shit and big twists
- multigenerational stories
- anything with a unique/risky approach or voice
- ugly underbellies!
gallt & zacker literary agency
querytracker.net/query/querybeth
www.bethphelan.com

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Tru Skies @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com · 12/11/2025

Since today is the crowdfund launch, but I've got hours to kill yet... 1 like = 1 lore drop from The Chosen One Con 😎

The book cover to The Chosen One Con book, book one the Lost in the Aether duology by Trudie Skies. The cover shows a young white man in a long trench coat putting a glowing blue potion in his inner pocket as though stealing it. In the background are factories with chimneys blowing out dark smoke.

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Georgina Kiersten @ingloriousgigi.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

I will say that Amazon and Goodreads are just showing us what the marginalized people in the book community have been saying about Goodreads for years. And now, Goodreads is just saying the quiet part out loud. I am not even surprised.

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Marie Sinadjan @quillandcrib.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

@northodoxpress.bsky.social Hi! I was going to DM but it won't let me send screenshots – I'm making a rec list and I just saw the blurb for Heretical is missing "fi" on Amazon UK. Haven't checked the other country sites though.

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Marie Sinadjan @quillandcrib.bsky.social · 01/11/2023

Do you read Norse books? Then I'm happy to introduce #Norsevember, a reading event in which we talk about, recommend, read and review Norse inspired books! 💙📚 To help you get started, I've compiled a list and primer: vocal.media/bookclub/nor... #authors #writingcommunity #fantasylit #sff

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 01/11/2025

Our second post of the day is for our first spotlight! We've not featured a serial before, but this spotlight is for The Wards Will Fall by @oleandercraw.bsky.social, a queer dark fantasy serial that you can read direct from the author’s website: www.readindiefantasy.com/a-spotlight-... #AMoRaR

A yellow banner for A Month of Rain and Reads featuring a dragon sitting in an armchair and reading a book in a cozy setting as a ghost cat plays with its tail. The text says A Spotlight On... and features the book cover to The Wards Will Fall by Oleander Craw.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 02/11/2025

Good morning, and happy Sunday! Today, we share our first Guest Post of A Month of Rain and Reads. In it @zzclaybourne.bsky.social talks about reading as a connection rather than as an escape. How have your favourite books change you? www.readindiefantasy.com/guest-post-w... #AMoRaR #BooksSky

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 02/11/2025

It's a Month of Rain and Reads, and it's time for our second interview. Today, we have @benschenkman.bsky.social, author of contemporary fantasy series The Devil You Know, and more recently, Let Sleeping Gods Lie. www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter... #AMoRaR #BookSky

Banner image for our interview with Ben Schenkman. The banner is as usual the image of the book dragon and the ghost cat, along with a picture of Ben.

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Marie Sinadjan @quillandcrib.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

These challenges are fun, I'll have to do them even outside the giveaway 😂

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 03/11/2025

Our first post of the day is also our first review for #AMoRaR! @ormakal.bsky.social reviews The Seaglass Blade by @jcsnow.bsky.social which is currently running a Kickstarter to help fund this gorgeous hardcover edition! www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-book-... www.kickstarter.com/projects/jcs...

A red banner for A Month of Rain and Reads featuring a dragon sitting in an armchair and reading a book in a cozy setting as a ghost cat plays with its tail. The text says Review: The Seaglass Blade and features the book cover by J. C. Snow.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 03/11/2025

It's A Month of Rain & Reads - Day 3, and it's Interview O'Clock! The victim of today's questioning is none other than Lilly Lockwood (@voicesofvalhoon.bsky.social), whose book Songs of Broken Bells is the prize of today's giveaway. www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter... #AMoRaR #BookSky

Banner image for our interview with Lilly Lockwood. The banner includes the book dragon and the ghost cat, as well as a photo of our interview victim.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 04/11/2025

Today we're hosting a recommendation of Hidden Indie SFF Gems, including underrated fantasy and sci-fi, written by @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-recom...

A banner image for A Month of Rain and Reads featuring a pink dragon reading a book and a ghost cat playing with his tail. The text reads Hidden Indie SFF Gems and more! There are three book covers on the banner, including The Ezekiel Factor, The Crimson Fire, and Icebreaker.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 04/11/2025

It's A Month of Rain & Reads, and it's Tuesday, which means it's Interview Day. Today, we hear from British multi-genre author Julian M. Miles (@rafellin.bsky.social), about the life he's lived, the stories he's told, and tales yet to come: www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter... #AMoRaR #BookSky

Banner image for our interview with Julian M. Miles.
The banner includes the book dragon, the ghost cat, and a photo of the author being interviewed.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 05/11/2025

It's A Month of Rain & Reads, and it's time for another cat picture. This time, the cat picture comes joined by an interview with the cat's owner, Minneapolis-based Sci-Fi and Fantasy author Karen Lucia @karenlucia.bsky.social www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter... #AMoRaR #BookSky

Banner Image for our interview with Karen Lucia. The banner shows the book dragon and the ghost cat, and there's a picture of Karen on top of it.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 05/11/2025

We've got another review for you today, and this is a fun one by @edpool.bsky.social as he reviews Shadecursed: The Bestiary Book One by @chaoskirin.art! www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-book-... #AMoRaR

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 06/11/2025

Answers must be entered within 24 hours and before the next daily challenge. Entries will be picked randomly and are open internationally! Books that are eligible must be indie or self-published fantasy, sci-fi, or horror with speculative elements. Here is the full schedule of challenges:

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1. T H I C C
2. Do Crimes
3. Besties
4. Be Gay
5. Single Trip
6. Quest or Cozy
7. The Long Haul
8. Out Of This World
9. History Uncovered
10. Sharing is Caring
11. Your Ticket Out Of Here
12. Drink Me
13. Blood ≠ Love
14. Hidden Worlds
15. Seasonal Love
16. Light or Dark
17. Fluff or Feathers
18. Mythology Madness
19. Prophecy or Curse
20. Trans Joy
21. That's Epic!
22. In The Picture
23. Bite-size
24. Swords or Sorcery
25. Fae or Vampire
26. Gather the Crew
27. Menty B
28. Start Them Young
29. Here Be Dragons!
30. All Time Favourite

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 06/11/2025

Daily Challenge 6: Quest or Cozy - Will you wander outside or rather stay inside? Tell us which you would prefer, but also feel free to share indie books which fit your idea of this prompt! Reply or repost with your answer to enter, and remember to include the tag #AMoRaR

A picture showing today's challenge with the text Quest or Cozy - Will you wander outside or rather stay inside?

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 06/11/2025

We're starting the day with a fantastic guest post by @angelaboord.bsky.social on the subject of how reading books can help with author burn out, and why we should be reading more: www.readindiefantasy.com/guest-post-h... #AMoRaR

A banner image featuring a yellow dragon reading a book and a photo of author Angela Boord with the text: guest post, how reading more helped cure my indie-author burnout.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 06/11/2025

It's A Month of Rain & Reads, and it's a great day for an interview. Today, we get to hear from Celia Lake (@celialake.bsky.social) about writing historical fantasy and about what it's really like to be a librarian. www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter... #AMoRaR #BookSky

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Marie Sinadjan @quillandcrib.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

I'll have to do this later, I just have a sick baby to look after 🫠

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Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 06/11/2025

#SFFChat All my books are love letters to Iceland and/or remixes of #NorseMythology. I’m writing what I love reading, or what I would like to read if it existed ( #WhyOdinDrinks). There’s space for so many original takes on Norse lore when you realise it’s character-based more than plot-based.

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SFFChat @sffchat.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

#SFFChat is here! Intro: Introduce yourself and share a fond memory you have of the SFF community, or of writing/reading SFF.

A photo of a shelf of rolled scrolls tinted blue. A graphic of an open scroll contains the question (text same as post).

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Marie Sinadjan @quillandcrib.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Anyone who read and loved my Snow White retelling from the Among Thorns and Stardust anthology who's willing to provide some feedback on something? I'll be super grateful! 🙏🏻

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Titan Books @titanbooks.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

In this hilarious gay fantasy romance, a reclusive sorcerer is forced to protect a cowardly knight after a prophecy ties their fates together...💘 APPARENTLY, SIR CAMERON NEEDS TO DIE by Greer Stothers hits shelves in exactly 3 months! 🏹 tinyurl.com/4nu3d49j

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Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

This is Angel Falls in Venezuela, with its 807-metre sheer plunge - the tallest waterfall on our planet. Except - it isn't. There's one that's bigger. MUCH bigger. And when I learned about it this week, my mind was fully blown. OK. Buckle up! (Especially if you don't have a head for heights.) 1/

Photo of Salto Angel (Angel Falls), official name: Kerepakupai merú - by Rich Childs, via Flickr/Wikipedia.

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💫Allison Cassandra Ashtear🏳️‍⚧️🔞 @jayeallisonashtear.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

I've finished a few commissions lately, and some others are getting very close! Which means...if you'd like to commission me, please let me know!

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 01/11/2025

We've only gotten started. To keep the ball rolling, here's the first in our series of daily interviews. Today, we have a few questions for book blogger and reviewer Jamedi (@jamreads.com) CONTENT WARNING: Includes a picture Jamedi's cat Bianca. :P www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Big Thinking Publishing is about to release The Leaves Still Fallow - an anthology of queer love stories, poems, and essays created entirely for trans charities. Every contributor has donated their work, and 100% of profits will go directly to TransActual and Mermaids UK. #QueerLiterature

Image of the book which has a maroon cover. Titled 'The leaves Still Fallow An anthology of queer love' The text is surrounded by autumnal illustrations of leaves, acorns etc and rainbows

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Marie Sinadjan @quillandcrib.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

I was going to work on my rec list dor this tonight after the baby's zonked but she woke up crying after a few minutes 😩 Such is my life these days 😅🙈 Apologies for the slight delay @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com @tessahastjarjanto.com!

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 01/11/2025

A Month of Rain and Reads is here! This is our first month-long event celebrating indie and self-published SFF! This month we'll be posting reviews, author interviews, guest posts, spotlights, and our Daily Challenge with daily giveaways! Find out more: www.readindiefantasy.com/welcome-to-a...

A banner image for A Month of Rain and Reads featuring an illustrated autumnal scene with a dragon wearing spectacles and reading a book in an armchair. There is also a ghost cat playing with the dragon's tail. In the background are bookshelves, a cup of tea, pumpkins, candles, and rain lashing the window. The art was designed by Arden Powell.

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Proton @proton.me · 31/10/2025

Last chance to turn it off. On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default. To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.

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Glen Wilson @glenglenglen.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Long shot (mainly due to how little engagement I get on here), but I'm looking for freelance writers with an interest, or specialism in, classical music. If you are one, or know one, please give me a shout.

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Northodox Press 📖 @northodoxpress.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Our Halloween sale is on until Saturday, which means any order of any books is 15% off with the code HALLOWEEN25 🦇 Have you had a look at The Darkest Tide yet? An incredible epic historical fantasy novel from Jane Dougherty 😍 share.google/tmYmfyA4us2D...

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Marie Sinadjan @quillandcrib.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

All things end, and all must die. But death is not always the end. Why not end October with a cozy short story reimagining the origins of Hel, the Norse queen of the underworld? Available on my Ko-fi shop + all major retailers ✨ 💙📚 #BookSky

Hand holding paperback copies of Nameless Queen by Marie Sinadjan

Artwork of Hel by Marion Janella, from The Prophecies of Ragnarok series by Meri Benson and Marie Sinadjan. She has thin, gray-toned skin, long white hair billowing behind her, eyes glowing teal, lips a reddish brown matching her dress. Her dress is body hugging and is open around the navel and left ribcage, with a rib peeking through. A bone-like choker is on her neck with a pendant also glowing teal. A quote at the bottom is highlighted: "You have a good heart, Sigridr. And it will be the death of you." (Quote from book 2, Monster Ridge.)

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Natalie Kelda @nataliekelda.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

I don't know about you but I think one of these makes for a perfect present 🎁 As with paperback books, I offer free UK shipping as well as drop-ship options if you're in the US. Every order comes with free merch! Nataliekelda.co.uk/shop

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J.J. Phillips | #SCBWI #KidLit @jjphillipsyo.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Hunted for his meteorite wand, twelve-year-old Catch must master spell-hacked spycraft to stop the Acolytes from enslaving the Guardian Spirits and seizing the Minerals of Power. #GhostPit #F #MG #Q #AmQuerying #AmWriting #SCBWI #KidLit

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