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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Here’s my 5 ⭐️ review of Wild Skies by @rexburke.bsky.social Another exciting adventure full of witty banter, this time with megafauna and military goons getting seen off by Mother Nature! www.goodreads.com/review/show/... #booksky #scifi #sffbooks

Book cover shows Star Runners team on a green planet with pink and purple skies and a rainbow

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The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship @thesfincs.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Last call for novella submissions! We have three spots left! Submissions will be closing tomorrow (September 26th) at 11am EST. #authors #writers #booksky forms.gle/DBM6MPYwQd6e...

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Tabitha | Behind the Pages @behindthepages.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Each day we get closer to closing out the form from max entries! Make sure you don't miss your chance this year! #writers #publishers #authors

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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Here’s my review of an arc copy of scifi adventure Pale Imitators by Ilia Epifanov: pagechewing.com/arc-review-p... #scifi #timetravel #aliens

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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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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

@johnfleonard.bsky.social in case you want to enter Strowg into the SFINCS 4 contest:

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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Here’s my review of The Chosen One Con by @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com A story of love, addiction, magic and manipulation: pagechewing.com/arc-review-o...

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Looking Back at a Week of OTHER-Promotion (and other #SPAAW26 thoughts) irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/27/l...

Self-Published Author Appreciation Week Banner has a gray bird on a black disk. Around the disk are the words, 'Self Published Authors Appreciation Week.' In the top left corner, it says, 'July 20-27, 2026.' In the bottom right corner it says, '#SPAAW'

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The series wraps up: SPAAW '26: E. N. Crane Engages in Shameless OTHER-Promotion #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/24/s...

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The Irresponsible Reader On...Self-Published Fantasy #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/24/t...

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The Irresponsible Reader On...Self-Published Crime Fiction #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/24/t...

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

SPAAW '26: Troy Lambert Engages in Shameless OTHER-Promotion #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/24/s...

An image of a pair of speech bubbles. The upper one reads 'Troy Lambert Engages in:' and the lower reads Shameless Other-Promotion' with the Self-Published Author Appreciation raven circle in the upper left corner, and the Irresponsible Reader Pilcrow Icon in the lower left corner.

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The Irresponsible Reader On...Self-Published Children's & Picture Books (a look in Grandpappy's Corner) #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/23/t...

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The Irresponsible Reader On...Self-Published Science Fiction #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/22/t...

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

HC Chats with JCM Berne about Self-Publishing in 2026 and some other stuff #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/23/h...

The text HC Chats with JCM Berne about Self-Publishing in 2026 and some other stuff between photos of the two

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

HC Chats with Adam Holcombe about Self-Publishing and some other stuff #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/h...

Between photos of HC and Adam Holcombe is the text HC Chats with Adam Holcombe about Self-Publishing and some other stuff

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

SPAAW '26: DB Rook Engages in Shameless OTHER-Promotion #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/21/s...

An image of a pair of speech bubbles. The upper one reads 'DB Rook Engages in:' and the lower reads Shameless Other-Promotion' with the Self-Published Author Appreciation raven circle in the upper left corner, and the Irresponsible Reader Pilcrow Icon in the lower left corner.

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W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I'm asked Namita Kumari, author of The Serpent’s Longing: The Naga Princess and the Himalayan Yogi, the sort of tough questions you won't find anywhere else (because they're bonkers). Interview ⏬️ wittyandsarcasticbookclub.home.blog/2026/07/21/t... #SPAAW #SelfPublishedAuthorsAppreciationWeek

The graphic shows a chalkboard with lightbulbs sketched on it. The words, "Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub Presents Tough Questions."

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

SPAAW '26: M.K. Felix Engages in Shameless OTHER-Promotion #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/21/s...

An image of a pair of speech bubbles. The upper one reads 'M.K. Felix (aka Madelyn Smith) Engages in:' and the lower reads Shameless Other-Promotion' with the Self-Published Author Appreciation raven circle in the upper left corner, and the Irresponsible Reader Pilcrow Icon in the lower left corner.

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Manitou by Glen Gabel (a Literary Local): It Went Badly #SPAAW #20BOS26 irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/21/m...

Next to the cover of Manitou by Glen Gabel is an image of a book opening and snow-capped mountains rising from between the pages, a stalk of some sort of grain is next to each side of the book, like parentheses. In large letters 'Literary Locals' and in smaller 'The Irresponsible Reader' are at the bottom of the image.

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The Irresponsible Reader On...Self-Published Non-Fiction #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/21/t...

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The Irresponsible Reader On...Self-Published Steampunk #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/21/t...

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

SPAAW '26: Glen Gabel Engages in Shameless OTHER-Promotion #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/21/s...

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W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I'm happy to share an interview with Simon Brading, author of the Displacers Series. Interview ⏬️ wittyandsarcasticbookclub.home.blog/2026/07/22/s... @simonbrading.bsky.social #SPAAW #SelfPublishedAuthorsAppreciationWeek

The graphic shows a repeating pattern of the book The Time Traveller's Nephew. The cover has a choppy sea with ships on it and a large skull and crossbones, with the crossbones replaced by scimitars. There are cutout words over the book j covers which say, "Interview with Author Simon Brading. "

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The Irresponsible Reader On...Self-Published "General" Fiction #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/t...

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We Be Dragons by Michael Weitz (a Literary Local): A Nice Bit of 80s Nostalgia #20BOS26 #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/w...

Next to the Cover of We Be Dragons by Michael Weitz is an image of a book opening and snow-capped mountains rising from between the pages, a stalk of some sort of grain is next to each side of the book, like parentheses. In large letters 'Literary Locals' and in smaller 'The Irresponsible Reader' are at the bottom of the image.

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The Museum Guide by Nicole Sharp (a Literary Local): A Literary Stroll through Lives and a Museum #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/t...

Next to the cover of The Museum Guide by Nicole Sharp is An image of a book opening and snow-capped mountains rising from between the pages, a stalk of some sort of grain is next to each side of the book, like parentheses. In large letters 'Literary Locals' and in smaller 'The Irresponsible Reader' are at the bottom of the image.

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Fantasy Book Nerd @fantasybooknerd.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

As Jodie has kicked off #SelfPublishedAuthorsAppreciationWeek #SPAAW I thought I would repost this that I did a couple of years ago. www.fantasybooknerd.com/2024/07/book...

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BOOK POST | SOME FAVOURITE INDIE READS

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

SPAAW '26: Z.B. Steele Engages in Shameless OTHER-Promotion #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/s...

An image of a pair of speech bubbles. The upper one reads 'Z.B. Steele Engages in:' and the lower reads Shameless Other-Promotion' with the Self-Published Author Appreciation raven circle in the upper left corner, and the Irresponsible Reader Pilcrow Icon in the lower left corner.

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

SPAAW '26: Adam Holcombe Engages in Shameless OTHER-Promotion #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/s...

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Welcome to Self-Published Author's Appreciation Week 2026! #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/w...

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Runalong Womble @runalongwomble.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Good Morning Blue Sky? Hope you’re all ok? Today I’m currently reading the last sections of the excellent Luminous by Silvia Park. What are you reading at the moment?

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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

ARCs anyone? I will send a hardcover copy (with a beautiful Felix Ortiz cover) to any interested reviewer. Ebook formats also available.

Kyrien’s ascendancy from a prisoner of war to the trusted “Fool and Advisor to the God-King” has been the stuff of storybooks. He owes his dramatic reversal of fortune to Vaerain, the God-King himself. Kyrien’s life in the capital city is blessed with fame, riches, and a beautiful young family.

But when a group of unknown conspirators kidnaps his son, his charmed world collapses. The people holding his son have one demand, which they believe Kyrien is in a unique position to grant—they want to know where the king, the only person in the world who wields god-like magic, derives his powers.

As Kyrien and his wife, Acali, begin to unravel this mystery under the watchful eyes of the king and his religious zealots, they learn that their blessed life has always come at a steep cost and that a revolution is brewing among the city’s poor and trampled.

The deeper they dig, the more Kyrien questions his reverence for the man he once saw as a savior.

Kyrien and Acali will stop at nothing to find answers and get their son back, even if it means tearing the kingdom apart

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SciFanSat Magazine @scifansat.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

This is the moment when everything happens: June’s #SciFanSat theme is CONTACT! Writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy and More, make a connection and send us your manuscripts before submissions close on 06.18.2026 at scifansat.com/landing.html! #SFF #AmWritingScifi #AmWritingFantasy #WritingPrompts

SciFanSat: The Monthly Magazine for Science Fiction, Fantasy and More! June’s theme for issue 35 is CONTACT. The deadline for submissions to issue 34 is June 18th, and it will be published on Saturday, June 27th, 2026.

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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Here’s my review of grimdark fantasy novella The Dregs by @tdevens.bsky.social pagechewing.com/the-dregs-by...

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Jarrett P. @notcrucial.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Another early review for my book! Thanks so much for giving it a read, Sue! Glad you enjoyed the ride :D

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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Here’s my review of PolyCorpse by Jarrett Poole @notcrucial.bsky.social “this guy knows how to write a smoothly connected series of adventures without losing momentum and keeping the reader engaged in the quieter moments.” pagechewing.com/arc-review-o... #booksky

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

🗡️ fantasy novella ⚰️ accidental reawakening of dead immortals 🏹 gallant knights 👑 evil kingdom 🤝 evil queendom 🌲 enchanted plants and forests 🥀 romance and friendship 🔖 link: mybook.to/mUVTmR 💌 itch.io: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/a-light-for-... 📖 gr: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23... [ #booksky ]

Ebook cover for ‘A Light for the Dead to Follow’ by Rebecca Crunden. Cover image is of a skull surrounded by red-pink flowers. There are vines at the top beside the title. The title font is black and maroon, the name font is white.

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

✨ INDIE BOOK COMMUNITY STARTER PACKS ✨ If you don't follow all these groovy people, get on it stat! 💞 🍃 go.bsky.app/Q8HWicv 🍂 go.bsky.app/3CiACsV 🍃 go.bsky.app/7u5ZeVQ [ #booksky / #writingcommunity ]

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Tessa Hastjarjanto @tessahastjarjanto.com · 25/05/2026

If you like smoll tentacled friends, Undine's Blessing is still 99 cents on itch until the end of the month: narratess.itch.io/undines-bles...

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Undine's Blessing by Tessa Hastjarjanto

A cozy fantasy adventure standalone

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David @bluebookballoon.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Happy publication day to @rjbarker.bsky.social for Mortedant’s Peril, a story of death, life and stubbornness. A superb #fantasy from @torbooksuk.bsky.social to whom thanks for #Netgalley access bluebookballoon.blogspot.com/2026/05/revi... #BookSky 📚💙

Cover for book “Mortedant’s Peril” byRJ Barker. To left and right, tiered buildings with curving balconies. In the centre, a column of flame within which black birds are silhouetted.

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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Here’s my review of Glunda the Veg Witch by @keithwdickinson.bsky.social A cozy fantasy novella with village politics, witches and mages and a whole lot of vegetables… pagechewing.com/book-review-...

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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Here’s my arc review of Bounty Inc by @adamholcombe.bountyink.com out soon!! pagechewing.com/arc-review-b...

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Mehsi-Hime @mehsi.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

#BookReview up for Ride or Die ★★★★★ stars! This was such a fantastic ride full of scary moments, a super creepy mascot, and more! I loved it! #BookBloggers #Blogging #Horror #YoungAdult #AmusementPark #Scary #BookSky📚💙 twirlingbookprincess.com/2026/05/revi...

Pink Promo Banner for Twirling Book Princess reviews featuring the Cover for Ride or Die by Delilah S. Dawson featuring a roller coaster ride going into a skull

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