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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Finally, to wrap up this wonderful week of prizes and amazing people coming together to talk all things SFF&H we have one final prize to grant one lucky winner, once more from our friends at @thebrokenbinding. ⬇️

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Bad news: the last panel of #tbrcon2026 starts in 1 HOUR from now. Good news: we picked a really badass one to wrap it all up🦾 Join @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @annaleen.bsky.social, Chana Porter, @jeremyszal.bsky.social @eirabrand.com.bsky.social, & @briewoodfiction.bsky.social as they see us off

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Penultimate - because we love big words and we cannot lie - giveaway of the day will be another @orbitbooks.bsky.social gem, with one winner going home with signed copies of @andreagstewart.bsky.social's The Hollow Covenant! ⬇️

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

4th giveaway of the day promises a copy of Battle Mage Farmer by Seth Ring, thanks to @aethonbooks! 🌍️ Open to North America, UK & EU - Enter at the link below & make sure you're following us and Aethon! app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ... Winner will be drawn in 3 days! #tbrcon2026

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Character work is important, yes, but without a vivid enough world built around them they can only go so far! Join @angelaslatter.bsky.social @alexgrecian.bsky.social @caitlinstarling.com.bsky.social @hironnennes.bsky.social @jajminton.bsky.social & @rhiannonagrist.bsky.social as they delve into it!

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

3rd prize of the day will be a signed ARC of Christine Cowan's Love, Witches, & Wahala by @orbitbooks.bsky.social! 🌎️ North America Only - Enter at the link below & make sure you're following us and Orbit! app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ... Winners will be drawn in three days! #tbrcon2026

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Foreshadowing is a goldilocks art; too heavy handed and you give the game away, too light and you might as well not have tried at all! Wouldn't it be nice if D. W. Ross @clclarkwrites.com Eileen Mueller @jdlrosell.bsk.social Stephen Aryan & @ryancahill.bsky.social came together to talk about it? ⬇️

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

2nd prize of the day will also be curtesy of JAB Books, this time offering up 2 copies of Rivers of London by @benaaronovitch.bsky.social! 🇺🇲 US Only - Enter at the link below & make sure you're following us! app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ... Winners will be drawn in three days! #bookgiveaway

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

We've gathered a mix of authors to tell you the ins & outs of writing a standalone across a variety of SFF & H sub-genres. Join @frasierarmitage.bsky.social @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social @luketarzian.bsky.social @pdjeliclark.bsky.social @sunyidean.com & @scribeofhades.bsky.social 1 HOUR from now!

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

You know it's that time, i.e. the 1st giveaway, but on the last day of #tbrcon2026!! Worry not, to make our parting a little sweeter we have double the goodies from the previous days👀 1st up, then: JAB Books has put 2 copies of Brandon Sanderson & Peter Orullian's Songs of the Dead ⬇️

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Starting a GoFundMe for all the back surgery our Final Girls need after carrying entire franchises. Join @sadiehartmann.bsky.social, @mik-randolph.bsky.social, @stephanierose.bsky.social , @stephengrahamjones.bsky.social, & @tanyapell.bsky.social as they discuss this beloved trope in 1 HOUR Link⬇️

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

3rd and final giveaway of the day, thanks to @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social, is one of their special editions of @fondalee.bsky.social's The Last Contract of Isako🔥 🌍️ Open Internationally - Enter at the link below & make sure you're following us and TBB! app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ... ⬇️

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Why yes, we *do* have yet another live podcast episode! Join the @worldbuildcast.bsky.social crew in 1 HOUR from now! www.youtube.com/live/GeF4zvq... #tbrcon2026 #worldbuildingformasochists #podcast

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

You'd be surprised how much page layout & writing fonts can impact your reading experience! @adrianmgibson.blsky.social @monteroauthor.bsky.social @eirabrand.com.blsky.social @jeffbrowngraphics.bsky.social & @claymorecovers.blsky.social are convening in 1 HOUR from now to better explain how! Link⬇️

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

2nd giveaway on this #tbrcon2026 Friday is 2 copies of The Three Coffin Problem by @lavie_tidhar.bsky.social, via JAB Books! 🇺🇲 US Only - Enter at the link below & make sure you're following us! app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ... Winners will be drawn in three days! #bookgiveaway

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Eurocentric Fantasy is all well & good but the world is big & storytelling has roots all around the globe. Join @fantasybookcritic.bsky.social Caskey Russell @omersarae.bsky.social @taowong.bsky.social & @xuetingni.bsky.social in 1 HOUR from now as they discuss Non Western Worldbuilding Approaches!

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

1st giveaway on this lovely Friday is a physical ARC of Claire North's As We Fall Through Time via @orbitbooks.bsky.social! 🇺🇲 US Only - Enter at the link below & make sure you are following us and Orbit! app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ... Winners will be drawn in three days! #tbrcon2026

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Feeling Orwellian or Banksian? Join @taranhunt.bsky.social @krystlematar.bsky.social @wtalabi.com.bsky.social @mosesoseutomi.bsky.social @stricklandia.bsky.social & Brian Penn as they discuss the Politics of Utopia vs Dystopia in 1 HOUR from now! #tbrcon2026 #scifi #utopia #dystopia #books Link⬇️

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

3rd and final giveaway of the day will see the lovely folk at Aethon Books gift a copy of He Who Fights With Monsters by Travis Deverell! 🌍️ Open to North America, UK & EU - Enter at the link below & make sure you're following us and Aethon! app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ... ⬇️

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

2nd giveaway of the day sees @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social giving away one of their editions of Jonathan French's The Lot Lands Trilogy! 🌍️ Open Internationally - Enter at the link below & make sure you're following us and TBB! app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ... ⬇️

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

It is that time, and by that we mean time for the 1st giveaway of the day! @grimdark.magazine, will be sending out a copy of Fortune's Wake by @clclark! 🌍️ Open Internationally - Enter at the link below & make sure you're following us and GdM! app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ... ⬇️

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Some think that Fantasy media beget a higher register. Others, are lowkey like, modern colloquialisms are dope. Join Greta Kelly, @thatdavid hopkins.com @keandrewsauthor.bsky.social @rrvirdi.bsky.social @NicholasEames.bsky.social & @bookreviewskill.bsky.social in 1 HOUR from now. Link⬇️

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Why might an author want to bring Class Struggles into their narrative? How can they do so in ways that feel genuine and not facetious? 1 HOUR from now @philipchase90.bsky.social, @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social, @lrlam.bsky.social, Peter F. Hamilton, & @byzantienne.bsky.social will trade opinions.

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

3rd and last goodie of the day comes to you through @thebrokenbinding giving away one of their editions of R.F. Kuang's Katabasis! 🌍️ Open Internationally - Enter at the link below & make sure you're following us and TBB! app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ... ⬇️

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

One set of eyes or multiple? How many voices does your story need to shine? Join @krystlematar.bsky.social @juliavee.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social, Christopher Ruocchio, Chance Dillon & Joseph Sidari , in 1 HOUR from now to find what would best suit your narrative! Link ⬇️

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

2nd giveaway of the day, curtesy of @grimdark.magazine, is a hardback copy of @essahansen.bsky.social's Casthen Gain! 🌍️ Open Internationally - Enter at the link below & make sure you're following us and GdM! app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ...

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Navigating Tropes and Marketing in the Age of TikTok is ever tricky but we've endeavored to make it a little easier! 1 HOUR from now @marshalljmoore.bsky.social @slrowland.com, @zsdiamanti.bsky.social, J Penner @rebeccathorne.bsky.social & @nicolemckeon.bsky.social will be sharing their experience!

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

1st giveaway of the day curtesy of JAB Books will see two lucky winners go home with a copy of @realcharlaine.bsky.social's Dead Until Dark! 🇺🇲 US Only - Enter at the link below & make sure you're following us! app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ... Winners will be drawn in three days! #tbrcon2026

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

And finally, for today's bookend live podcast, come hang out with @jajminton.bsky.social @philipchase90.bsky.social @obeytheauthor.bsky.social @toritalks2.bsky.social and @adrianmgibson.bsky.social, in 1 HOUR from now! www.youtube.com/live/ZJWc20V...

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

3rd and last giveaway of the day by way of @aethonbooks is a copy of K.F. Breene's Born in Fire! 🌍️ Open to North America, UK & EU - Enter at the link below & make sure you're following us and Aethon! app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ... ⬇️

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

You say Fireball, I say Pyrokynesis🔥 What's the Difference Between Magic & Superpowers? Join Andrew D. Meredith, @mytholder.bsk.social @joaosilvawrites.bsky.social @christopherpaolini.bsky.social @emmaladams12.bsky.social & @joel-c-scoberg.bsky.social 1 HOUR from now! Link⬇️

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

2nd giveaway of the day is a @thebrokenbinding Tier 2 set of The Faithful and The Fallen by @johngwynne🔥 🌍️ Open Internationally - Enter at the link below & make sure you're following us and TBB! app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ... ⬇️

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Publishing can be hard, let us help you make it a little easier with some expert advice 1 HOUR from now. Join @juliavee.bsky.social, Greta Kelly, @andreagstewart.bsky.social, @jjbker.bsky.social, @mmmlysaght.bsky.social, & @lecrockett.bsky.social as they discuss Mistakes Authors Make When Querying.

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

When there are no special effects authors have to crawl under our skin in other ways. Join our Writing Fear on the Page panel with @annarosereads.bsky.social Sarah Langan @joshuathehull.bsky.social @annieneugebauer.bsky.social @michaeltkuester.com & Johnny Compton in 1 HOUR from now to find out how!

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Today's 1st giveaway of #tbrcon2026, curtesy of @orbitbooks.bsky.social , will be a hardback copy of @mytholder.bsky.social 's upcoming The Dungeon Book!! 🇬🇧 UK ONLY - Enter at the link below! app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ... Winner will be drawn in three days. #bookgiveaway

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

1 HOUR to go for our next live podcast episode of #tbrcon2026, this time with the gents at #2ToRamble! www.youtube.com/live/3mu6Xmk...

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

For the 3rd & last giveaway of today, @grimdark.magazine is putting up a copy of The Soft Touch by Daniel Polansky! 🌍️ Open Internationally - Enter at the link below. app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ... Note* VAT & Tariff Fees will NOT be covered by the sponsor. Winner will be drawn in 3 days!

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Some fictional cities have even more life & staying power than the protagonists they hosted almost! Join @bethtabler.bsky.social, @monteroauthor.bsky.social, @nghivo.bsky.social, @aijiang.bsky.social ,Tim Hickson & Robert F. Lowell while they discuss Cities as Distinct Characters 1 HOUR from now!

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Why not stop by in 1 HOUR from now to join @georgesreads.bsky.social @SteJHoward.bsky.social @tamikathompson.bsky.social @scribeofhades.bsky.social @dancoxon.bsky.social @gracedalyauthor.bsky.social for the Tradition vs. Innovation in Haunted Houses panel while they chat with the thing in the walls?

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

For our 2nd Giveaway of the day JAB Books is offering two lucky winners the chance to grab a copy of Direct Descendant by @tanyahuff.bsky.social! 🇺🇲 US Only - Enter at the link below app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ... Winners will be drawn in three days! #tbrcon2026 #bookgiveaway

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We had some of the dates wrong on the schedule we posted yesterday. (not the panels. Just the giant dates staring us in the face as we made the graphic) HERE is the corrected one! Save it. Learn it. Live it. See you there. #tbrcon2026

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Animal companion? ✔️ All Loot Boxes found? ✔️ Join @paultodkill.bsky.social, C. Mantis, @palmerpickering.bsky.social, Selkie Myth @rachel-aaron.bsky.social & PlumParrot, for the How to level up your LitRPG & Progression Novel that kicks off in 1 HOUR from now to truly earn that NEW ACHIEVEMENT! Link⬇️

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Today's 1st Giveaway is kindly offered by @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social and one lucky winner will take home The Wormwood Trilogy by @tadethompson.bsky.social !!

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

As for our 5th and final giveaway on this first day of #tbrcon2026 we have another treat, this time from @orbitbooks.bsky.social, where one lucky winner will receive @andreagstewart.bsky.social's The Hollow Covenant Trilogy!🔥 Must be following Orbit and TBRCon to win. #bookgiveaway

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

For our 4th giveaway of #tbrcon2026 Day 1, our friends at @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social are offering five lucky winners the choice between Volumes 45, 46, or 47 of their print magazine!🔥 🌍️ Open Internationally - Enter at the link below. app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ...

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

You know what you need? To grab a snack, get comfy, and tune in to watch our friends at @sffaddictspod.bsky.social interviewing @sarahbethdurst.bsky.social on all things Cozy Fantasy, to wrap up the 1st day of #tbrcon2026. Starting in 1 HOUR from now, join them for all the good vibes! Link⬇️

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

For our 3rd giveaway, Orbit will be gifting 1 winner an ARC of @mytholder.bsk.social's upcoming The Dungeon Book!! 🔥 🇺🇲 US Only - Enter at the link below app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ... Winners will be drawn in three days! Must be following @orbitbooks.bsky.social & @tbrcon.bsky.social to win

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Psst, @mjkuhnbook.bsky.social, @voidcricket.bsky.social @abbygoldsmith.bsky.social @meganeokeefe.bsky.social & @danielhwilsonpdx.bsky.social, will be discussing the Best and Worst Doomsday Scenarios 1 HOUR from now, so make sure you've got your survival gear with you and tune in! Link⬇️

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TBRCon @tbrcon.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

For our 2nd Giveaway of the day, JAB Books will be sending out a copy of Jack Campbell's Rendevouz With Corsair to two lucky winners!! 🇺🇲 US Only - Enter at the link below app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ... Winners wil be drawn in three days!

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