Z.B. Steele @zbsteele.bsky.social · 28/10/2025I'm not on here very often but if you're reading this ily 050
Reposted by Z.B. SteeleGrimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Whispers of the Storm by @zbsteele.bsky.social "As the story progresses you start to put the pieces together, realizing what is REALLY happening and where it’s going." Read the full review from @andresstein.bsky.social here grimoireinkreviews.wordpress.com/2025/08/27/w...grimoireinkreviews.wordpress.comWhispers of the Storm by Z.B. SteeleReviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein ★★★★⯪ Disclaimer: I received an e-ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.Now, disclaimer out of the way and score too, I don’t know where to start to conv… 154
Reposted by Z.B. SteeleGrimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Whispers of the Storm by @zbsteele.bsky.social "It’s clear to see why some people have called Z a rising star of Grimdark." Read @justairythings.bsky.social's full review here grimoireinkreviews.wordpress.com/2025/05/05/w...grimoireinkreviews.wordpress.comWhispers of the Storm by Z.B. SteeleReviewed by Ariana Weldon ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Z kindly provided me with an ARC of Whispers of the Storm in exchange for a review, ideally before launch. Launch being the end of March and it being mid April … 052
Z.B. Steele @zbsteele.bsky.social · 29/04/2025I interviewed @cmcaplanwrites.bsky.social for @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social Author of Four of Mercies, SPFBO finalist, Dr Pepper enthusiast, and all around amazing person, come check out his thoughts on ALL THINGS WEIRD ⬇️🔽⬇️ 163
Reposted by Z.B. SteeleJamedi @jamreads.com · 18/04/202565.- Whispers of the Storm, by @zbsteele.bsky.social 142
Reposted by Z.B. SteeleNick Snape 💙🐉⚔️🪐📚 @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social · 04/04/2025Please find below my grimdark fantasy book review of Whispers of the Storm by @zbsteele.bsky.social - what a ride! Do not miss this superb start to the Song of the Damned fantasy series. The prose, the storyline - simply superb. fanfiaddict.com/whispers-of-... #booksky #fantasybooksky 💙📚⚔️🐉 03214
Reposted by Z.B. SteeleCaitlin @booksblabbering.bsky.social · 08/04/2025The Name of the Wind, Blood Song, Empire of the Vampire fans, do I have a five star recommendation for you!! @zbsteele.bsky.social 🪐📚💙 #booksky #fantasybook #indiebook 2162
Reposted by Z.B. SteeleNick Snape 💙🐉⚔️🪐📚 @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Finished Whispers of the Storm by @zbsteele.bsky.social - what a grimdark ride, review to follow - and next on my indie reading journey is Afterburn by @dandrewsauthor.bsky.social a twisty scifi I’m already loving #booksny #fantasybooksky #fantasy #scifi 💙🪐📚⚔️🐉 01610
Reposted by Z.B. SteeleBill Adams - Willow Wraith Press author/owner @williamjadams3.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Happy release day to my good pal @zbsteele.bsky.social!!! Whispers of the Storm is a banger story with blood, deaths, and witty snark. For fans of Rothfuss and Ryan. Definitely check this one out, friends! Review at FanFiAddict ⬇️ 11210
Z.B. Steele @zbsteele.bsky.social · 24/03/2025I'll be doing an AMA on r/GrimdarkEpicFantasy on 4/2! Come on down and ask some questions, and stick around there to hang out. It's a dope spot and they're currently doing a group read of @anthonyryan.bsky.social modern classic The Pariah! 282
Reposted by Z.B. SteeleK Matar @krystlematar.bsky.social · 18/03/2025This is the final countdown ::dramatic synth music:: 175
Reposted by Z.B. SteeleGrimdark Magazine @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social · 16/03/2025Anna Stephens has a new, life-long fan. Read @zbsteele.bsky.social ’s first review for GdM, below! 2123
Reposted by Z.B. SteeleGrimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 13/03/2025An Inkling of Flame by @zbsteele.bsky.social "Ending the Intro (not prologue!) with the question “How did you end up in Tidur’s army?” I got ready for an 89 page rollercoaster." Read @justairythings.bsky.social's full review grimoireinkreviews.wordpress.com/2025/03/12/a...grimoireinkreviews.wordpress.comAn Inkling of Flame by Z.B. SteeleReviewed by Ariana Weldon You know, I want to tease Zack about his author journey (because I tease him about literally everything in his life) but damn, the guy writes exceptionally well. Between Z… 111
Reposted by Z.B. SteeleLuke Tarzian @luketarzian.bsky.social · 12/03/2025My (brief) review of AN INKLING OF FLAME by @zbsteele.bsky.social 172
Reposted by Z.B. SteeleEsmay Rosalyne @esmayrosalyne.bsky.social · 11/03/2025REVIEW: Whispers of the Storm by @zbsteele.bsky.social 🌩️ "this gritty and gut-wrenching coming of age grimdark military fantasy is a tale for the ages that will blow you off your feet and crush your heart without remorse." @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social 🖤 www.grimdarkmagazine.com/review-whisp...grimdarkmagazine.comREVIEW: Whispers of the Storm by Z. B. SteeleThis gritty and gut-wrenching coming of age grimdark military fantasy is a tale for the ages that will blow you off your feet and crush your heart without remorse. 141
Reposted by Z.B. SteeleEsmay Rosalyne @esmayrosalyne.bsky.social · 28/02/2025REVIEW: An Inkling of Flame by @zbsteele.bsky.social 🦊 "Filled with bittersweet reflections, razor-sharp banter, riveting intrigue, and bloody action, this standalone prequel novella (...) is straight-up fire the entire way through." @beforewegoblog.bsky.social 🔥 beforewegoblog.com/review-an-in...beforewegoblog.comReview: An Inkling of Flame by Z.B. SteeleFilled with bittersweet reflections, razor-sharp banter, riveting intrigue, and bloody action, An Inkling of Flame is the standalone prequel novella to the Song of the Damned series, and it's straight... 131
Z.B. Steele @zbsteele.bsky.social · 27/02/2025I JUST ORDERED PROOF COPIES OF WHISPERS OF THE STORM Slight revisions to the cover featuring reviews from some LEGENDS of Chris Fisher, @drjohnmauro.bsky.social and the queen of grimdark herself, @annasmithspark.bsky.social Can I get a MF W in the chat!!🎉🎉 5154
Reposted by Z.B. Steelevinayvasan.bsky.social @vinayvasan.bsky.social · 25/02/2025And that’s my review of @zbsteele.bsky.social ‘s sleek, fun & well written novella - An Inkling of Flame - tons of character work in a relatively slim 89 pager, it does whet the appetite My review - vinayvasan.substack.com/p/an-inkling...vinayvasan.substack.comAn Inkling of Flame by ZB SteeleA prequel novella that packs in an intriguing recounting and team dynamics while whetting the appetite for the full-fledged novel 132
Reposted by Z.B. SteeleTimothy Wolff - Fantasy Author @timwolffauthor.bsky.social · 19/02/2025An Inkling of Flame by @zbsteele.bsky.social is a total banger 🦊 2103
Z.B. Steele @zbsteele.bsky.social · 14/02/2025I have a 2 year old so it usually takes me some time to finish a book, but damn, I DEVOURED this in 2 days. Dark as black with some A+ dialogue, action, and character work. A few nitpicks here and there but I'm calling the library ASAP to get the rest of @annasmithwrites.bsky.social books 050
Reposted by Z.B. SteelePippin Took, the Shire hobbit @pippintook.bsky.social · 14/02/2025@zbsteele.bsky.social You're not only my favorite author but also an encapsulation of what human tenacity and perfection looks like. Everyday I wake up and try to be a little more like you. Your words set my mind aflame 🔥🔥🔥 171
Reposted by Z.B. SteeleTimothy Wolff - Fantasy Author @timwolffauthor.bsky.social · 11/02/2025I have a bunch of free ebook links for the Platinum Tinted Darkness relaunch. Comment with a lizard gif or GLORIOUS! if you’d like one (I think it’s US only) 🦎 32815
Z.B. Steele @zbsteele.bsky.social · 11/02/2025⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Darker than black and drowns you in an ocean of blood while offering just enough light and hope to keep going. This is what great grimdark looks like 091
Reposted by Z.B. SteeleFantasy for the Ages @fantasy4theages.bsky.social · 07/02/2025BOOKMAIL! This is gets read VERY soon. Thanks, @zbsteele.bsky.social! I'm confident this will be a great read. #SFF 031
Z.B. Steele @zbsteele.bsky.social · 05/02/2025@cmcaplanwrites.bsky.socialmedia.tenor.coma close up of a cartoon character holding a card in front of his faceALT: a close up of a cartoon character holding a card in front of his face 000
Reposted by Z.B. SteelePippin Took, the Shire hobbit @pippintook.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Thank you @zbsteele.bsky.social Cannot wait for Whispers of the Storm to release. March 25, 2025 171
Z.B. Steele @zbsteele.bsky.social · 02/02/2025I wrote a review about @annasmithwrites.bsky.social GODBLIND ☠️🩸 Dark as hell, relentlessly brutal, and perfect for fans of Abercrombie, Sebastien de Castell, and Full Metal Alchemist Full review on @sffinsiders.com and below! ⬇️🔽⬇️ 162
Z.B. Steele @zbsteele.bsky.social · 01/02/2025I reviewed ICEBREAKER by the wonderfully weird and immensely talented SWH Review on @sffinsiders.com ‼️‼️ 100
Reposted by Z.B. SteeleJess @gaigemaid.bsky.social · 31/01/2025❄️ New Review on @sffinsiders.com ! 🥽 ICEBREAKER by Steven William Hannah Check out @zbsteele.bsky.social's full thoughts on this sci-fi horror where an unknown terror lurks beyond the city's walls. Set in a post-apocalyptic frozen world.🔗👇 💙📚🪐 122
Reposted by Z.B. SteelePippin Took, the Shire hobbit @pippintook.bsky.social · 30/01/2025“They’ll never say it to your face, but they do. Don’t underestimate the value of one tenacious person. If you give up that fire, they’ll be doused too. This is war, Layne. If we don’t want to live, we won’t.” - @zbsteele.bsky.social fanfiaddict.com/an-inkling-o... 173
Reposted by Z.B. SteeleJess @gaigemaid.bsky.social · 28/01/2025💀Author interview with @dmeyerauthor is live now on @sffinsiders.com 🦝 Our one and only @zbsteele.bsky.social took the time to get better acquainted with the author of the Sam Adams Series: 🔗👇 💙📚 #writingcommunity 142
Z.B. Steele @zbsteele.bsky.social · 29/01/2025"My name is @shaunalawless.bsky.social and I write phrases like 'The red hair shone against her pale skin like a flame burning on white ash'" I'm jealous of her talent but damn, this book rules 130
Reposted by Z.B. SteeleShane Boyce @boycereads.bsky.social · 27/01/2025My first 5 ⭐️ novella of 2025, from @zbsteele.bsky.social My excitement for Whispers of the Storm just went through the roof. Review 👇🏼 222
Reposted by Z.B. SteeleTimothy Wolff - Fantasy Author @timwolffauthor.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Full spread thanks to @zbsteele.bsky.social @williamjadams3.bsky.social @beardedbookbeast.bsky.social @jamreads.com @ajcalvin.bsky.social 283
Z.B. Steele @zbsteele.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Honored to be compared to 3 of my biggest inspirations and absolute titans of talent. Now I just gotta pick up Beserk again Thanks again to @lordtbrffa.bsky.social ❤️ 🔥🦊🔥 020
Z.B. Steele @zbsteele.bsky.social · 22/01/2025@annasmithwrites.bsky.social Godblind is fantastic. Notes of Abercrombie as well as the short chapters featured in works like The Greatcoats. I'm about 60% in and absolutely furious I have to go back to work instead of binging it right here and now 1232
Reposted by Z.B. SteeleKDS 📖 🎲 🎮 @kdsbooks.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Since @zbsteele.bsky.social is apparently the world's worst marketer, I have just discovered he has a short fantasy novella out. Inkling of Flame by Z. B Steele. His grimdark fantasy western was pretty good. Very Tarantino meets Abercombie It's 81p in real money 🪐📚💙 #booksky 1152
