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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 13/02/2026

Some book mail from this week. Sequels to a couple of books that I read last year, excited to dig in... At some point. We will see when I have time / the mood strikes 😅 🔥 FIRE IN THE HEARTH by @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social 🏔️ FINDING RAMANATA by Robyn Dabney

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

If you are a fantasy reader or writer, check out my new Youtube channel. youtube.com/@stevenraaym... #books #writingadvice #writingtips #forwriters #fantasy #darkfantasy #bookish

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Did you know: If you have a library card, you can request my ebooks through Libby? Ask your local library today. #library #books #fantasy #libby

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

If you are creative, don't let "productivity" or money rule that part of you. Just create. Paint, write, play music, dance, unleash the creativity. Don't measure yourself by financial income, but rather by creative output. #creativity #artist #art #motivation

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

If you are a fantasy reader or writer, check out my new Youtube channel. youtube.com/@stevenraaym... #books #writingadvice #writingtips #forwriters #fantasy #darkfantasy #bookish

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Making a video on fantasy books and mental health representation. Which fantasy books do this best? Indie books are most welcome. #books #mentalhealth #writing #recommendation

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Monsters, cosmic horror, and wanderlust. Join Esterra Stake in her travels across a weird, pockmarked landscape filled with terrors and strange practices. books2read.com/Blade-of-the... #fantasy #horror #books

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Writer pro tip: If you need inspiration for a villain in a story, research billionaires. A whole lotta psychopaths and vile people in that group. #writing #books #villain #story #author

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 03/02/2026

I'm giving away 10 paperback copies of COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS! Enter for a chance to win one on @pagebound.bsky.social, eligible to anyone in the 🇺🇸 US, 🇬🇧 UK, or 🇦🇺 Australia. Good luck! The winners will be selected after March 5th. 📚💙 🔗 pagebound.co/giveaways/19

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Look upon my works, ye readers, and do not despair. www.stevenraaymakers.com #readers #readersofbluesky #reading #bookish

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 04/02/2026

A few recent reviews for my new book, COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS! Available now in digital and print formats—coming to audio very soon. Huge thanks to @wswardstrom.bsky.social, @stasiaroze.satan.social, and @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social for these amazing reviews! 📚💙 🔗 www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash

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A graphic showing snippets of reviews of COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS plus a variety of storefronts where it can be purchased.

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

All my books have morally-grey antiheroes as the main characters. They are so much more fun than those goody-two-shoes protagonists. www.stevenraaymakers.com #books #bookish #booktwt #booklife

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 02/02/2026

With my new book releasing TOMORROW, I need to extend a round of thanks to everyone who helped with this project. Because none of this would have been possible without them. First, thank you to my beta readers Maggie Hoopis, @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social, and @thechromabooks.bsky.social.

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A list of the people who helped with this book (listed in main post)

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Hey, I need a bit of help on this one. NZ has a fantasy book awards, limited to Kiwi authors. Anyone can nominate. 1. Book: Blade of the Wanderer 2. Author: Steven Raaymakers 3. Category: Best Novel 4. Nominee email: sraayauthor@gmail.com 5. Submit 📚 sffanz.nz/blog/2025/12...

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Nominations for 2026 Sir Julius Vogel Awards now open! – SFFANZ Inc

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

My biggest pet peeve in fantasy is when the writers uses the word "fire" instead of "loose" or "shoot". I see it over and over again, and it is incorrect each and every time. #writing #fantasy #books

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Patricia Correll @authorpcorrell.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Me: What kind of birthday flowers would Dad like? Fifth-grader: Dead ones. Me: That's not nice. FG: I didn't mean it like that! It's just like the kind of music he listens to. You know what? That's fair.

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Try to read more books this year. It's good for you 😊📚 #books #bookish #read

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

My book is out next week. Dark fantasy, no holds barred, tons of action and even more emotion. Join Esterra in her violent journey. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDVVYS86 #bookish #booktok #NZ #indie #author #kiwi #books

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Fire in the Hearth (Scars of Magic Book 2)

Amazon.com: Fire in the Hearth (Scars of Magic Book 2) eBook : Raaymakers, Steven: Books

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Are you a member of your local library? If so, you can request my ebook to be stocked there! This is a HUGE bonus for #indie #authors like me for a bunch of reasons. My books are: A Canticle of Two Souls A Canticle for the Fallen A Canticle of War The Aria of Steel trilogy Blade of the Wanderer

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Updated my website's "About" page, as well as maps and art for the books 📚 #books #bookish #booktok

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Editing is hard work. My wonderfully patient wife is listening to me read my entire book aloud. #writing #AmWriting #editing

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DD Ward ..."Interim Pirate Queen" @ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

No new pictures. Where are you at mentally?

Aragorn to Frodo...
"Then We must do without hope. There is always vengeance."

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Cover reveal for Denver Binion's new book. Available for preorder today! If you like books about dragonriders, this is for you. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHGXRG54 #fantasy #books #booktok #bookish #book

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

If you like: - Non-stop action - Weird, creepy monsters - Found-family - Horror you will love these books. www.stevenraaymakers.com

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

200 words today. Small steps. Lots of editing.

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Just 260 words written today. Tons of editing, though! #AmWriting #stories

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Cover reveal. Volume II in the chronological short stories of Esterra Stake. Tractwalker. Mercenary. Exile. From the ashes of despair, an ember awakens. Kindle preorder: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDVVYS86 Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/24... #DarkFantasy #BookCover #Indie #Author

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Just Barnes and Noble responding to my Threads post. No biggie 😊📚

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Jamedi @jamreads.com · 07/01/2026

It's my pleasure to help reveal the cover of Fire in the Hearth, the second volume in the Scars of Magic series, written by Steven Raaymakers. Cover designed by the own author. Release date: February 2nd, 2026. Full info: jamreads.com/reveals/cove... 💙📚

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Diversity is important in all media, and especially appropriate for fantasy, in my opinion. In a genre where anything is possible, entirely unconstrained by the real world, there is no real reason not to include people of different backgrounds, ethnicities, beliefs, and genders. #AmWriting #books

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Zara Azimuth, Author @zaraazimuth.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Just had a reader say my book "ruined other fantasy for them." THAT'S the goal. Once you taste fiction that respects your intelligence, the sugar-coated stuff stops satisfying. 🗡️

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

As an indie author, marketing is tough. That's why I hired Christian Bale to help sell my book. Just look at that endorsement! www.amazon.com/Blade-Wander...

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

The paperback version of Blade of the Wanderer is only $9.99. This now includes an English version of the map! www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDB5QGBG #fantasybook #books #fantasy #paperback #cover #art #fantasyart

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

This is the perfect #Christmas #gift if your friend loves: - Action-packed fantasy - Monsters - Anti-heroes - Weird worlds www.amazon.com/Blade-Wander... Pkease share on your preferred social media 📚 #books #bookish #booklovers #fantasy #art

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

ICYMI. Perfect as a Christmas gift. Please repost if you like supporting unknown authors. #book #gift #booktok #bookish #fantasy #indie #author #Christmas #holidays

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Steven Raaymakers Author @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

A uniquely weird world full of monsters and colourful characters. Take a chance on a wild indie fantasy. www.amazon.com/Blade-Wander... #books #booktok #bookish #bookshelf #fantasy #horror #fantasybooks

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