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The 1978 animated adaptation of Watership Down. Pretty much all of it, but mostly this scene:

Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 03/10/2026

My wife and I regularly refer to a blanket is a “blanquiche” (because classy, non?) I wanna hear your most unhinged, intentional mispronunciations.

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It's October - and there's a great lineup of new releases coming this month! You can view the full post here: ajcalvin.net/the-indie-au... (There are a lot of amazing titles! I'll tag the authors in the comments.) #booksky #newreleases #indiebooks #comingsoon

The Indie Author Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror New Release List: October 2026
Promo image features:
Her Bloody Vengeance by NC Scrimgeour
Children of Wrath by Cheyenne Brammah
The Ruin of Rage and Reckonings by Steven Pannett
Forest of Stone by Emma L Adams

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Ed Zitron @edzitron.com · 29/09/2026

Reuters got some of the IPO docs. Anthropic is a total dog of a company. Spent $12.6bn to make $4.6bn in revenue in 2025, $7.33bn of which was compute costs. Operating loss of $8bn. Losses getting worse year over year. Amazing stuff www.reuters.com/business/fin...

Summary
Companies
• Anthropic IPO could value the company at more than $2
trillion
• Anthropic lost $42 billion in 2025
• Al lab spent $7.33 billion on compute and infrastructure last year
• Operating loss widened to $8.06 billion in 2025 from $2.98 billion in 2024
• Execs, industry analysts have expressed concerns over harms of Al tech
Sept 28 (Reuters) - Anthropic is making a massive bet that Al will transform the global economy more profoundly than industrialization, electricity and the internet, according to its IPO prospectus seen by Reuters.
But the cost to get there will be staggering. Anthropic reported a net loss of $42 billion in 2025, and plans to spend $518 billion on cloud, computing and infrastructure obligations in coming year, according to the
prospectus.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 12/09/2026

I started writing over twenty years ago. I started publishing three years ago. My third book (the second in a trilogy) releases next month. I’m equal parts proud and excited by the journey so far, and of what’s still to come. stevepannett.com/books/

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Books - Steve Pannett | Author & designer

The published and upcoming works of gritty fantasy author, Steve Pannett – including the critically-acclaimed Turned series.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 18/09/2026

Just one month until The Ruin of Rage and Reckonings is released! I’m incredibly proud of how this series is shaping up. If you like your fantasy with a gritty edge and with a dollop of dark humour, The Turned books are for you! stevepannett.com/books/the-si... stevepannett.com/books/the-ru...

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 22/09/2026

Before becoming a parent I didn’t appreciate what normal, mid-range volume is like. Life after kids is either way too loud or suspiciously quiet. There is no middle ground.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 16/09/2026

This really is the perfect joke because if I’m right then we’ll all just suffer horrible economic consequences…but at least I’d be right And if I’m wrong then the species will be extinct and there’ll be no one around to say “I told you so” except for some mildly apologetic chatbots Lose lose bebe!

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 15/09/2026

I told everyone I invented magic that would fix everything wrong with the world so they gave me all their money and I spent it all on a fancy light show that runs on diesel and now they’re getting nervous so I’m telling them all the magic is so powerful it could kill us all. This is AI right now.

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K.E. Rosero (Author/Artist) @kerosero.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

⚔️ BOOK RELEASE ⚔️ I didn't think this day would come, but FALL RED EMPIRE, the final book in the BURN RED SKIES trilogy, releases TODAY! ⚔️📚⚔️ As always, thank you for your support. It's been such a journey! I still need some time to get used to saying it, but the trilogy is officially CONCLUDED ❤️

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 14/09/2026

As a Stephen, who goes by Steve, but still gets listed everywhere as Steven…I feel your pain 🤣

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 12/09/2026

*sigh* They are laughing. Openly trolling the fact that our democracy can be bought and paid for because there’s nothing to stop them. “My competitive spirit compelled me to match the donation” is two fingers up to everyone supporting this shite. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Reform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches record

Christopher Harborne says he has equalled a donation from Ben Delo - the single largest gift to a UK political party.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 12/09/2026

I’m also truly amazed and grateful for all the support from fellow authors, from editors, artists and other folks in the publishing space, and from readers, too. My key takeaways from year three: Writing is fun, publishing is scary, both are very rewarding if you’re willing to put the work in!

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 12/09/2026

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Books - Steve Pannett | Author & designer

The published and upcoming works of gritty fantasy author, Steve Pannett – including the critically-acclaimed Turned series.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 09/09/2026

Kids keep you grounded. I’m going to some fancypants awards do next week, so I tried on my tux to check that it still fits etc etc. One of my 7yos told me I look like a butler.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 09/09/2026

Congrats! Here’s to the next 400k!

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 03/09/2026

This hunch feels played-out by the fact that the general insanity of the world over appears to have accelerated since 2020/21. A lot of these folks genuinely believe they are better/more than other people (how else could they be so powerful, otherwise?) Revealing that to be a lie has broken them.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 03/09/2026

I have a theory (more of a hunch, in truth) that, while Covid traumatised the entire planet, the rich and powerful were—somewhat ironically—adversely affected because, perhaps for the first time, they were proven to be just as human/mortal as everyone else. Their response was to lose their minds.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 02/09/2026

This was my 500th post on BlueSky and I used it to be pithy and snarky and generally pissy at some people being complete, unabashed wankers. Pretty fitting, actually…now that I think about it 🤔

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 02/09/2026

As my website traffic increases exponentially (all part of a long-term strategy, I love to see it working!) so too—unfortunately—does the spam. Which circle of hell did Dante say scam artists would be consigned to again?

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 31/08/2026

Can’t wait for the fourth major global economic shock of my lifetime. I’m 37. This one is gonna be caused by… *checks notes* …a bunch of dorky tech bros wantonly lying about the capabilities of their predicative text machines because they think they’re making God. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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AI could cause global economic downturn, Andrew Bailey warns G20

The governor of the Bank of England warned of AI's “volatility” caused by energy shocks from the US-Iran war.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 30/08/2026

✅ Milestone achieved I finished editing my next project (my first ever attempt at a novella)! Now to typeset it and get it ready for production! More info to follow (once I’ve had a breather! 😮‍💨)

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 29/08/2026

The Ruin of Rage and Reckonings Book II of The Turned — Oct 28th The Sins of Steel and Shadow Book I of The Turned — out now! ℹ️ stevepannett.com/books/the-si... Dark, gritty fantasy for fans of Joe Abercrombie or Scott Lynch.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 29/08/2026

War looms between humans and vampyrs. No one is safe from the shadow of its threat, but least of all the Turned. Forging unlikely alliances and battling impossible odds, they must turn their struggle for survival into a reckoning for their enemies. ℹ️ stevepannett.com/books/the-ru...

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The Ruin of Rage and Reckonings - Steve Pannett | Author & designer

Book two of the gritty fantasy series, The Turned. The Ruin of Rage and Reckonings sees readers return to Medania, with war looming between humans and vampyrs.

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

THE BIG INDIE WEEKEND IS BACK! Not seen our epic line up yet? 25th to 27th September, 3 days of awesome indie authors and creators. Online panels, live streams, an RPG, writing sprint, giveaways and an exciting event announcement...SEE YOU THERE!

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 26/08/2026

I have a challenge for you! The next enjoyable book you read—be it absolutely life-changing or just some time well spent—I implore you to drop a rating/review of it, either on the product page of the retailer (if you bought it online) or over on Goodreads (or an equivalent platform).

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 18/08/2026

I’ve got lots of writing projects on the go at the moment. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s coming down the track from me over the next year or so… #IndieAuthor #Books #FantasyBooks

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Jamedi @jamreads.com · 24/08/2026

Okay, guys, girls, non-binaries, I'm starting to prepare my 2027 to-read list, what to review, what to cover, so I need your help: Authors, publicists, publishers, I would like to hear about your Science Fiction / Fantasy / Horror / Spec Fic titles releasing in 2027 (end of 2026 also accepted) (+)

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 24/08/2026

I’ve got a re-release of The Hunter’s Lament planned for 2027, plus a brand new novella to accompany it. Let me know if you’d like a first look at the novella (c50k words, if that helps!)

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 23/08/2026

(In all seriousness, I’m a fantasy author with two books out in the wild [third on the way in October] with a burning need to talk all things reading/writing/publishing with anyone who will listen!) I’d welcome any opportunities to connect/chat! More info about me here: stevepannett.com

http://stevepannett.com

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 23/08/2026

Do you run a bookish podcast or YouTube account? Or maybe you have an active blog where you share book-related content with interested readers? If so, then I have a very important question for you: Are you looking for guests? Asking for a me. #BookSky #Books

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 22/08/2026

In the aftermath of a bloody war and against his better instincts, Sweet leads his crew of veteran bounty hunters on their most dangerous job yet. ⚔️📘⚔️ stevepannett.com/books/the-hu... My 2023 gritty fantasy debut for fans of Abercrombie and Hobb. #FantasyBooks #IndieAuthor

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The Hunter's Lament - Steve Pannett | Author & designer

In the aftermath of a bloody war and against his better instincts, Sweet leads his crew of veteran bounty hunters on their most dangerous job yet.

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Here's a look at a few more of the panels we have coming up during The Big Indie Weekend, 25th to 27th September. Come join us for live chats, Q&As and book talk over three days dedicated to indie awesomeness! #indieauthors #booklovers #bookchat #writingcommunity #authorevents

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 21/08/2026

And yes, give me a hike through the woods any day of the week! But sometimes the ferals just wanna bounce around on some colourful inflatables with some awful pop music blaring out at full volume. Kids be kids, innit 🤷🏻‍♂️

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 21/08/2026

One thing parenting in the UK doesn’t really prep you for is how much of your time will be spent on disused industrial estates (that have since been converted into soft play centres). Not knocking it, my kids love it and it’s a local business, but there’s a mildly dystopian vibe to the whole thing.

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Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Clearly @stevepannett.com is a talented creative writer, as he turned our rambling discussion earlier this month into a vaguely coherent interview. stevepannett.com/author-inter...

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Author interview: Tim Hardie

I sat down to talk all things reading, writing and publishing with fantasy author and SPFBO finalist, Tim Hardie.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 18/08/2026

If you don’t know me, I’m Steve Pannett, a gritty fantasy author based in the UK. I love the genre, championing other writers in this space, and hearing from readers! So if fantasy fiction is your thing, follow along and tell me what you’re reading right now!

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 18/08/2026

And finally, I’m also blogging, reviewing other books and interviewing other authors over on my website. Articles go up around twice a month as it stands. ℹ️ stevepannett.com/blog/

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 18/08/2026

Next up: a huge, super secret project! A standalone novel that I am absolutely buzzing for! This one is in first draft stage too, but if you enjoyed The Kings of the Wyld and/or The Gentlemen Bastards sequence, this one will be for you 👀

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 18/08/2026

And to accompany this re-release, I’m also set to publish my first ever novella, too. It will be adjacent to The Hunter’s Lament and will be the first of my stories made available on KU. The story is written and is currently being edited, ready for 2027.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 18/08/2026

A throwback next, as I plan to re-release my 2023 debut next year, too. The Hunter’s Lament has had some minor copy edits, is getting a brand new cover and—for the first time—will be available in hardback format! ℹ️ stevepannett.com/books/the-hu...

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 18/08/2026

Following on from that, I’ve started drafting Book III in the series, which I’m 99% sure will be the final instalment. Title, cover, ARCs etc etc to be revealed in 2027 Let’s just say I’ve got big plans!

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 18/08/2026

Starting, of course, with the release of The Ruin of Rage and Reckonings (Book II of The Turned) this October. ℹ️ stevepannett.com/books/the-ru... If you like your fantasy dark and gritty then this series is for you. Book I is available now.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 11/08/2026

I go by sounds. It’s like the prog-rock approach to writing lyrics 🤣 But yes also plenty of observational stuff to fire off a spark of inspiration!

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 09/08/2026

Why do they even still build living rooms with ‘the big lights’? Poor bastards never get used.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 08/08/2026

Thank you for sharing! 🙌🏻🫶🏻

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 08/08/2026

Today we're hosting a Saturday Spotlight for The Sins of Steel and Shadow by @stevepannett.com, book one in The Turned series of low fantasy that follows the plight of those caught in the middle of an ancient feud, and is a #SPFBO XI semi-finalist! www.readindiefantasy.com/saturday-spo...

A banner showing a map with a open book and pages flying in the air. It has the text Saturday Spotlight and the book cover to The Sins of Steel and Shadow by Steve Pannett.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 06/08/2026

Exactly this. It’s also why so many people seem to have “fallen down the rabbit hole” of extremism, especially in the last decade. Most started with a (relatively) moderate viewpoint, but then got funnelled into seeing/believing increasingly extreme ideas. All based on their data profiles.

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