Space pirates and bounty hunters! Join @alexchurchill.bsky.social & @boneyabroad.com as they grill @garethlpowell.bsky.social on his spectacular sci-fi yarn. He's got 15 minutes to convince you that you need a copy! Watch : tinyurl.com/45dxf4ut LIsten: tinyurl.com/yc847v3r

Working as a bookseller has taught me word-of-mouth is probably the best book marketing tool there is. People come in and buy the books their friends are enjoying, and shop staff recommend the books and authors they like. 1/2

We've got a roster of horror, fantasy, and science fiction for readers to enjoy, and more to come! Take a look at our books available now and forthcoming: www.starsandsabers.com/books/

Jitterbug - @garethlpowell.bsky.social #CurrentlyReading #AmReading #BookSky

It’s a quiet morning in the bookshop today, and I’m looking forward to hurrying home to watch the latest episode of Widow’s Bay

I hope all the horror authors have fun at Stokercon. I may have to attend next year, in the lead-up to the publication of my debut horror novel

If you’re an author seeking encouragement, my guide ABOUT WRITING is available from @gollancz.bsky.social . Not so much a set of instructions, more a gentle guide to various tips, tricks, and methods that have worked for me and that you might like to try. #writer #writing #writingtips #author

Space pirates and bounty hunters! Join @alexchurchill.bsky.social & @boneyabroad.com as they grill @garethlpowell.bsky.social on his spectacular sci-fi yarn. He's got 15 minutes to convince you that you need a copy! Watch : tinyurl.com/45dxf4ut LIsten: tinyurl.com/yc847v3r

My forthcoming novel UNLEASHED is set in a mountainside forest where the needles underfoot deaden sound and visibility is restricted to a few feet: exactly the kind of place that terrified me as a kid. I always thought something was lurking. And in the book, something is.

I just wrote a prologue for the mystery novel I'm working on, and it might just be one of the best pieces of descriptive prose I've written

Things are quiet in the bookshop this morning, but as I’ve been awake since 4 am thanks to allergies, that’s probably a good thing

With the surge in big and small screen horror, Hollywood better not sleep on the novel I’ve got coming out next year. Just saying

“Pacy, funny, thrilling, but also packed with proper science fiction and fluid world building.” – SFBOOK “Fast, fun, heartwarming at times, and smart in unexpected ways, Jitterbug is a great read” - LOCUS MAGAZINE Paperback out now from @titanbooks.bsky.social

Allergies can get in the bin

Really enjoyed getting to know DCI Holly Craig. Looking forward to seeing what she and her companion get up to in the future. Thank you for this, @garethlpowell.bsky.social. The world needs more 100 page mysteries. Bonus for all things supernatural with tea. ♥️ #booksky

After signing several thousand copies of the Jitterbug hardback edition at CPI Group I signed a print of the cover art which was framed and displayed in their offices. Also, because there were fork-lifts and around, I had to wear one of those high-viz vests with "AUTHOR" printed across the back!

100% this. Libraries are essential community assets. (And in the UK, authors get a small royalty from the PLR every time someone borrows one of their books).

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Although I love science fiction, I never wanted to become repetitive. Branching out into horror (first novel coming in 2027) and mystery (in progress) have really revitalised my creativity and my love of storytelling. I will return to SF in due course, but no longer be solely an SF author.

Away from the clamour of social media, I have two means of keeping in touch with readers. The first is a free monthly newsletter with updates on events, books, etc. The second is my Patreon page, where I also post more personal updates and in-depth writing advice. Find both via the link in my bio.

Although I love science fiction, I never wanted to become repetitive. Branching out into horror (first novel coming in 2027) and mystery (in progress) have really revitalised my creativity and my love of storytelling. I will return to SF in due course, but no longer be solely an SF author.

Long day in the bookshop today. Sold lots of books , but absolutely wiped out now 🥱

Happy birthday! And buckle up!

Get a load of my Linktree, and the bountiful harvest of links hanging ripely from its branches linktr.ee/garethlpowell

Our lovely Patreon supporters have access to our chat with @garethlpowell.bsky.social about his new book, Jitterbug. @alexchurchill.bsky.social was sooooooo happy about this chat, as she has been geeking out to @boneyabroad.com about it since about page 3. www.patreon.com/posts/jitter... #Booksky

My latest YouTube rabbit hole is people reacting to hearing Stairway to Heaven for the first time

Drink tea. Read books. Tax billionaires.

Hit 19k words on the new murder mystery tonight. Hope to reach 20k by the end of the weekend. Aiming for 90k-100k total.

A cheeky Friday evening pint

An afternoon working on my next book. Where do you write? #writersky

Deleted that last light-hearted post due to the tsunami of "Well, actually..." replies 🙄

Just recorded a very enjoyable podcast interview. I'll post links when it goes live next week.

A trip to London is never complete without a trip to @forbidden-planet.bsky.social @garethlpowell.bsky.social @keithrosson.bsky.social

At some point over the next few weeks, I should be getting the edits back for my forthcoming horror novel UNLEASHED, and I’m actually pretty excited for them. Usually, I hate editing but I had such a great experience writing this book that I’m eager to return to the world contained in its pages.

It’s hot in the bookshop again this morning, but at least now we have a tower fan so it’s not quite as insufferable as it has been

The thunderstorms in the UK over the last two days have completely missed where I live. I have cool storm fomo 😕

Six reasons you should be reading this book!

I bought two water bottles to work. Gotta stay hydrated !

Some shots from Sunday's panel at @mcmcomiccon.bsky.social in London, courtesy of Kit Alexander. My wonderful fellow panelists were @klkettle.bsky.social @mahmudelsayed.bsky.social and Temi Oh.

I'm on chapter thirteen of the murder mystery I'm writing, and it's time for a big revelation...

If you'd like access to a whole trove of writing advice articles, including an 8k word step-by-step about how I write a novel, join my Patreon today and it's all yours. www.patreon.com/c/GarethLPow...

If you read this book you will be spared when the hedgehogs rise. Not all will be, so make sure you're not with them. There WILL be a quiz.

Six reasons you should be reading this book!

I saw someone posting about how some readers on TikTok only read dialogue and not description in books, so they can read them faster and I don’t understand this gamification of reading to the point where the number of books read is more important than enjoying and savouring them as works of art.

This is an extraordinary #book about the way we are born into the world with no reference points save what we’re told, and how we have to try and make sense of a potentially pointless existence. I’m going to be thinking about it for a while.

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A reminder that this fantastic horror anthology from @starsandsabers.bsky.social needs your support!

Cheese rolling results are in

Today is the hottest ever May day in the UK, with temperatures reaching almost 35 degrees centigrade in London, beating the previous record by two whole degrees. It's slightly cooler here on the coast, but only slightly.

Having a @garethlpowell.bsky.social bank holiday Monday.