Ditmar voting closes tonight (the 25th). If you're eligible to vote, and you've read and enjoyed any of the short-listed authors, get on it.

Well hello! The cover for First Mage On The Moon, has been revealed before its Launch Day on April 14th, 2026. Pre-orders are live at all your usual emporiums for you awesome people angryrobotbooks.my.canva.site/first-mage-o...

SURPRISE! The Thunder Kraken (Kraken Rider Z #2) Audiobook has been released! David Estes and I had expected it in November - but here it is! The adventures of Zee and Jessup now continue for your ears, once again voiced by the fabulous Tim Gerard Reynolds. Link in reply! @wraithmarked.bsky.social

📕💧💀New Review💀💧 📕 Body of Water by @adamgodfreyauthor.bsky.social "A genuinely moving father–daughter re-bonding tale submerged in a terrifying story of living bloodthirsty water, not so much a creature feature as a water feature, and a nail-bitingly tense and inventive one at that."

I learned a lot just being on this panel! Whether you're an established indie author or just getting started, you'll find some great tips on how to produce and release your books without it costing you a fortune.

As if you need another reason to join us for our Big Indie Weekend, we're going to be throwing a launch party for the fantastic @philspeculates.bsky.social to celebrate the release of his latest book! Join us in the live chat to ask questions and take part! #writingcommunity #indieauthor

I call out genius when I encounter it. And Anthony Ryan's books are freaking genius. I so enjoy reading them. On my third series of his right now (Draconis Memoria) and yeah, brilliant.

I'm actually slightly overwhelmed by having TWO books out today, both insane in very different ways, both getting incredible reviews.

I guess I should also say (with apologies for those who've suggested one) that the format I'm considering probably suits terrestrial critters, and birds and aquatics are less likely to get a look-in.

It's book launch day. The 3rd Assembly book, The Pilgrims of the Damned, is now available. Go forth and read.

'Read it slowly and allow it to take hold of you. Remind yourself that books can also be art [...] cherish the beauty of human emotion, language and imagination.' A wonderful review of A SWORD OF GOLD AND RUIN from @blogspells.bsky.social Out now!! spellsandspaceships.home.blog/2025/09/23/a...

A podcast that’s swiftly becoming a favourite. Filled with great recommendations and insights into the talented host’s thoughts. Highly recommend checking out Starship Alexandria with @emmanewman.bsky.social and @aptshadow.bsky.social This episode was a cracker

Good Morning Blue Sky! Hope you’re all ok? Today I’m currently reading a great fantasy novel A Sword of Gold and Ruin by Anna Smith Spark. What are you reading at the moment?

1200 words today, and Shade, Book 3, is taking shape. I ran into a new character I didn’t know I was going to need, and I love her! I’m certain she’s going to play a big role—I just don’t know what it’s going to be.

Must remember to plug my books during the apocalypse. HEY, WANNA READ A FANTASY SERIES ABOUT POLITICS, MANIPULATION AND TRUTH WITH SOME COOL MAGIC AND DEMONS AND BROKEN PEOPLE IN RELATIONSHIPS WITH MYSTERIES AND TWISTS AND STUFF?

New #bookreview for A Queen In Blood and the series as a whole. Andy has been a great supporter of the series, helping keep me going to the end as he drinks in the darker edges of my fantasy! Review in the pics! #fantasybooks #fantasy #books 💙⚔️🐉📚

Let’s do a giveaway! I’ve got a new cover incoming for Envoys, and I still have some hardcovers with the old cover. Therefore, we give away! US only because shipping is expensive! To enter: 1: follow me 2: like, repost 3: tag a friend 4: comment your favorite sword

New Wombling Along! - the experiment continues with your weekly dose of reviews and other interesting things to have a look at! www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/9/...

We were extremely honoured to have @annasmithspark.bsky.social join the Four Beardsmen for our darkest RPG yet Hopefully you’ll enjoy the demonic adventure and @tombookbeard.bsky.social many accents, thankfully only a few orphans and deranged archeologist were harmed in the course of the tale

I would like to introduce The Arcanist Guild! We came together because we write emotionally charged, morally nuanced, and thought-provoking fantasy books. Dark stories that can shine a light on our personal struggles and make us feel seen. Something big is coming soon.

Good morning Blue Sky! Hope you’re all ok? Today I’m currently reading (and likely will be all week!) The Big Book of Cyberpunk Volume 2 edited by Jared Shurin. What are you reading at the moment?

No idea how I managed to get on the panel but can’t wait for what’s sure to be a great chat with some awesome authors.

Big Indie Weekend Panel: WAR, WOUNDS AND BATTLE SCENES. Join the sword-wielding, battleaxe swinging indie legends @charliecav.bsky.social, @leeconley.bsky.social, Frank Dorrian and @stevepannett.com as we discuss what makes a great, believable and bloody battlescene. #indieauthors #writingcommunity

📝 400+ pages 🥀 urban fantasy 🌃 set in washington state 🔥 slow burn 🤍 romance and angst 🗡️ demons and vampires 📕 first in a duology 🔖 universal link: mybook.to/D3rL5 💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/the-wish-and... 📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...

Big Indie Weekend Panel: THE FUSION OF FICTION AND HISTORY. How much research goes into a book? How do myth and folklore influence fiction? @stephenaryan.bsky.social, @philipchase90.bsky.social, @plstuart-author.bsky.social and @philspeculates.bsky.social discuss the fusion of fiction and history.

Big Indie Weekend Panel: PREDICTING THE FUTURE. Are authors soothsayers or simply extrapolating from the data given? @emilyinkpen.bsky.social, @liamjhogan.bsky.social, @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social and @jcmberne.bsky.social talk crafting future set worlds in Sci Fi and Fantasy. #writingcommunity

Join me as I chat with brilliant up-and-coming author @kadenloveauthor.bsky.social on SIX ELEMENTAL INTERVIEWS! **TOMORROW** 11 SEPTEMBER 2025 at 7PM EST! www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPPR...

They're arriving! 😮 grimoakpress.com/products/boo...

In a city where magic is forbidden and most of its users are detained and killed, Saya dares to protect and teach children born with the gift. The Light of Kasaban is a story of oppression, defiance, and found family. Review below @lordtbrffa.bsky.social @thomashowardriley.bsky.social #booksky

Woot! Very exciting chance to talk with @philipchase90.bsky.social ! www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnEm...

Sometimes things don't quite go to plan. It can be hard, when obstacles mean things don't turn out the way we wanted. But the important thing to remember, is that no matter how disappointed you might be, there are always BOOKS. #indieauthors #indiewriters #writingcommunity

Only a Grave Wll Do was my favorite book of the series, and I'm kind of sad the story is over. Reviewing a book 3 is never easy, so I focused on the overall elements of why I liked the series as a whole. My review below. @lordtbrffa.bsky.social @jamesldulin.bsky.social #booksky #bookreview

Anthony Ryan’s The Feeding is fast, comfortable, accessible, and just flat out fun to read.

I just finished @emkkoulla.bsky.social's Wrath of Olympus, and it's wonderful! The first of a 5-book series, the book is essentially the introduction to a much larger story, and I'm looking forward to reading it all 😀😀😀 Full review to come. amazon.com/Wrath-Olympu...

Release day for A Queen In Blood. It’s been a challenge getting to the end of the Warriors of Spirit and Bone series. The blend of Moorcock’s fantastical visions and action-orientated dark fantasy has certainly been interesting to write. Hopefully there’s an audience out there! #releaseday 💙🐉⚔️📚

join meeeeeeeeeeee <3 www.sfincscompetition.com

What happens when you get a bunch of indie authors together and tell them to be as opinionated as they want about the minor irritations of life? You get Begone! But what do @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social @philspeculates.bsky.social and @danhanly.com want to see banished forever? youtu.be/ai-PJAaCWs0

Ok time to get some Xenomorph action care of Aliens Bishop by @trnapper.bsky.social

Fascinating (and spot on) little essay on Service Model and how it relates to the real world.

Set in a war-torn land where the power of the spirits is coveted (and abused) by both sides, No Safe Haven by James L Dulin was not only an excellent sequel, but in my opinion, it was better than book 1. Full review: fanfiaddict.com/review-no-sa... #booksky #bookreview @jamesldulin.bsky.social

This a big one so it’s only fair we give you fair warning. Descending from her throne to mix it with the ragtag crew that is the Four Beardsmen is none other than Queen of Grimdark herself , Anna Smith Spark @annasmithspark.bsky.social 19th Sept - 9:30pm (UK), 4:30pm EST, 6:30am (Oz)

#scifibooks #scifi #books

ICYMI earlier

The Damned King, by @justinleeanderson.com (pub by @orbitbooks.bsky.social) is another great instalment on the Eydin series, perfect if you want an epic fantasy proposal with complex characters, politics and full of twists. Full thoughts: jamreads.com/reviews/the-... 💙📚

Check out @jamreads.com review of The Damned King! #YouAreNotReady

weatherwaxreport.blog/2025/09/01/s... 💙📚🐉 #booksky #SPFBO Another review for the Champions' League for SPFBO! This one has zombies, warrior monks, and magic, oh my!

It's been a while! Here's my latest review for the exceptional Norylska Groans by Michael Fletcher and Clayton Snyder... Robocop?? Norylska Groans by Clayton W Snyder and Michael R Fletcher fanfiaddict.com/norylska-gro...

Please find below my #scifibookreview for Unlucky Evens, Cursed Odds by @williamjadams3.bsky.social a dystopian #scifi time warping novella that I thoroughly enjoyed on audiobook. fanfiaddict.com/review-unluc...

Please find my review for @FanFiAddict of the Whisper that Replaced God by Timothy Wolff below. A superb dark fantasy novella and currently free-if you’re quick. fanfiaddict.com/review-the-w... #fantasybooks #fantasybooksky

The kindle version of Those Who Dwell in Darkness is on sale for a limited time at Amazon UK and USA. Vampires and a big dog. Time to get reading.