Ammonite’s the word of the week after a lovely trip to Lyme Regis, to meet the infamous Mary Anning, impressive dinosaur remains, and a super playful local dolphin. Ah, the Jurassic coast… 🐬

Looking forward to sharing a reading at this ‘Something Monstrous’ online event… 😱

This fab Afrocentric novels and novellas @storybundle.bsky.social ends in less than 2 hours! storybundle.com/scifi

Check out the killer ToC for the upcoming anthology FEVER DREAMS from Flame Tree Press. I’ve got a story in here called “silent wounds” and it’s a doooozy. Available 10/14. Thanks to editor Mark Morris and the folks at Flame Tree for letting me take part in the spookiness.

Coming soon to this year's South Hams Lit Fest, & I'm looking forward to joining fellow fantasy author, Geoff Wilson for conversation into the world of fantasy. Further info. & to book a free ticket via Eventbrite, click the link: www.southhamsauthors.co.uk/festival-202... @devonbookclub.bsky.social

Looking forward to a great day at South Hams Lit Fest, taking part in the FANTASY - In Conversation: BEYOND THE REALMS. Further info. and to book a free place via Eventbrite, click the link: southhamsauthors.co.uk/festival-202... ‪@devonbookclub.bsky.social #devonbookhour #bloodgiftchronicles

At Night White Bracken is a fabulous read, cosmic horror at its best. Honoured to do the cover art for this, as well as for Gareth’s next novel, To Those From Below, COMING SOON, and one to watch out for. Reminds me of Stephen King. Horrifying & brilliantly inventive.

Join us for “Something Monstrous” which will be brilliant fun. Also, there might be a brief celebration of the upcoming launch of a certain book about witches, fae queens and Jacobites…

ICYMI, PLEASE SHARE! Writers! Uncanny Magazine is OPEN to Short Story Submissions from August 25 to September 8! We can't wait to read your stories!!! buff.ly/xB0IZOX

Latest blog, & while recent real world sightings include colours of bullfinch, goldfinch, hollyhocks, straw hats, boats, sunglasses & heart-shaped leaves, the world of stories reflects all the shades. #bloodgiftchronicles #magic #animism #dragons #sff #fantasy susiewilliamson.blog/2025/08/14/a...

In April, we gave you a titillating ensemble of Afrocentric collections and anthologies, and they were quite the hit! Now here's a collectors' trove of thought-provoking spec fic novels and novellas by multi-award-winning authors. Pay as little as you want, read all books... storybundle.com/scifi

Monday motivation... 🫶

Review: 'Children of the Serpent Gate' by @sarahash7.bsky.social A world of art, music, culture, colour, power & magic, where silver eyes can twist a wind & see the place of spirit singers. Dark & magical with a beautifully drawn cast. Fantasy at its best. #fantasy www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

A story board, a patterned loom, Tempered with light and shade, Just as sunrise and sunset, Traverse a garden of all the hues. Susie Williamson #bloodgiftchronicles #returnofthemantra #thewarder #magic #animism #dragons #fantasybookseries #susiewilliamson #SFF

Reflections, obsessions, and finding the colour… 🎨 #art #artist #painting

Rhyming dragons at the #totnesfringefestival #totnes #devonfestivals #devon #poetry #dragons ❤️

#totnesfringefestival bringing the gift of words… ❤️ #totnes #devon

Writers, PLEASE SHARE! Uncanny will open to short story & poetry submissions as soon as the Uncanny Magazine Year 12: Fly Forever, Space Unicorns! Kickstarter fully funds! Please spread the word, because we can't wait to read your stories & poems! buff.ly/FTfV1GZ

Super excited for Totnes Fringe Festival this weekend, Fri 11th to Sun 13th July. I'll be performing poetry alongside other fellow poets, 12-1pm on Saturday, at Rutherford Square, Totnes, TQ9 5SN. More info. and full programme below... #devon #totnes #poetry #writer #poet

The face of satisfaction after clicking ‘send’ to my publishers with the long awaited manuscript. Let the edits begin. ❤️✍️ #writerslife

A garden filled with busy bees. 🐝

Interesting article, if you're writing a portal fantasy or thinking about it

Fantasy moves me, As colour moves me, And so I write fantasy, To find the colour. ​​​​ Susie Williamson

A book swap phone box I saw at Belstone, en-route to an epic climb to the tor. What an amazing use of these iconic phone boxes, filled with tales to inspire. #devonbookhour #devon

Coming to the end of a wonderful week, taking in some local sights, including a visit to Padstow. A boat trip to puffin island was a highlight, spotting a circus of puffins. Who knew these birds could stuff 82 sand eels into their beaks at once! #writerslife

A solid reminder. We all have to discover our own groove to get the words down, but turning up to write, with inspiration or not, allows for words. This quote rings true for me particularly for novel writing. Work of length requires long-standing persistence. #writerslife

The flowers are out at Barrington Court, with hollyhock in full bloom. Meanwhile in the village there are some weird and wonderful scarecrows doing the rounds. Lovely day for a staycation. 🌺 #barrington #somerset

Click the link for my latest blog featuring reviews of two highly recommended #SFF reads: The Deep by Rivers Solomon, and Hadith, by Eugen Bacon & Milton Davis. #BookRecommendations #BookReviews susiewilliamson.blog/2025/06/23/f...

A perfect end to a busy week, sharing poetry at St Nicholas Priory. Absorbed in the beautiful old building, I thought of the temple on the island of Evren, in my novel, The Warder, where magic stirs in the cavernous walls. 🥰📚🐉 #thewarder #bloodgiftchronicles #fantasy #magic #animism #dragons #exeter

If you love speculative fiction, then you owe a huge debt to @strangehorizons.bsky.social -- a magazine that successfully brought SFF short fiction online and expanded our ideas of what genre can do. It launched my career and many others. And it's still amazing. www.kickstarter.com/projects/str...

Must be poetry night… 😄

Catching a ride… 🦢 Breath of fresh air on a sunny afternoon riverside… ❤️ #riverexe #exeter

Review of a highly thought-provoking collection of papers, written by a number of renowned writers, bringing informative and questioning discussion to much-needed conversation. #SFF 🥰📚 www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Huge thanks to the editor of Atunis for translating my poem into Albanian for the Ngjyrat mendimeve anthology. Themed on Ukraine's sovereignty and the impact of war on animals, it's lovely to think of the subject of the poem, a kitten mousing in the trenches, making her way towards more readers. 🙏

Congratulation to all of the winners and finalists of the Nebula Awards! locusmag.com/2025/06...

Honoured to have work published in this global voices anthology.❤️ “Different voices refract the single moment of creative energy to become an inseparable part of the universal language and culture. Meditation and a look through time, illuminating mysticism as vision & rebirth.”

COVER REVEAL: The cover for THE DAUGHTER WHO REMAINS, the finale book in the SHE WHO KNOWS trilogy (DAW Books, Feb 2026). It was illustrated by the one and only Greg Ruth. Read what the novella is about in the alt text. Najeeba’s story is complete. 🥹 Fun Fact: The first chapter is in nsibidi.

I am very excited for this event coming soon, to hear from a group of talented poets, and to share some of my own poetry, all in the beautiful surrounds of St Nicholas Priory. A gorgeous way to spend a Saturday evening. ❤️ #writerslife #poetry #exeter

Sunshine, wind, big skies and rain, all the way to the sea. A big breath of fresh air before the working week… 🦢 #writerslife

Latest review: a colourful blend of East Asian mythology & British folklore. Insightful & lovingly-crafted worldbuilding, offering an immersive experience alongside an inventive cast charged with some of the biggest social issues of our times. #fantasy www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Time to reflect on what was a fabulous trip to Northern Ireland, for the gorgeous scenery, the Game of Thrones immersion, & a really great #SFF convention. Feeling right at home with #bloodgiftchronicles. Until next time, Eastercon.🐉 #magic #animism #dragons susiewilliamson.blog/2025/05/23/n...

Colours coming through in Mia’s garden. 🌺

Somehow coffee tastes better in a House Stark mug. Happy Monday everyone. ✍️

The sun is shining and it must be Exeter Pride 2025!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💜💜💜 #exeterpride

A devastating week to have to say goodbye to our very precious Mia. Rest easy in your garden sweet girl. Love always. 💔

After the Supreme Court Ruling, and what has followed, Trans people's lives are under legal attack! Join us in Exeter on May 3rd, 2pm, Beford Square @exeterpride.bsky.social

As a lucid dreamer, I concur

What a fantastic weekend! 🌟 So grateful for the creativity of SFF writers and the vibrant community we share. Can't wait to dive into those stories! 📚✨ #SFF #Dragons #Magic

This will become the official Iridescence (Eastercon 2026) account in the next few days. In the meantime, visit the website to join and/or find out more. eastercon2026.org

Early morning following a busy weekend at the ICC Belfast for this year’s @Eastercon. Gratitude for all the inspiring and inventive writers out there, and readers who share a love of the genres. #bloodgiftchronicles #returnofthemantra #thewarder #sff #magic #dragons