A Slasher RomCom? Say less! Come along with me while I tell you why you need this entertaining read in your TBR! #ShaileeThompson #HowToKillAGuyInTenDates fanfiaddict.com/review-how-t...

**IN 3 HOURS**LIVE!!! COVER REVEAL !! SUNDAY 08 FEBRUARY 2026 - 1PM EST! *A BLACK DRAGON ON RED* ***DROWNED KINGDOM SAGA #6 !!!*** Guest starring @undertheradarb2.bsky.social ! JOIN US!!!

“The Boatman,” by @alexgrecian.bsky.social is a chilling, driftwood-etched reminder of our own mortality that will cling to you like salt water, and won’t be rinsed off easily. Out from @badhandbooks.bsky.social April 7th

#FantasyIndiesFebruary 8 Favorite tropes I don't write to tropes, and most of what I read, I like. I really don't think I have a favorite.

#FantasyIndiesFebruary 7 Saturday Snippet Here's one from Serpentus that I haven't shared before.

A Friday scaries review #booksky! A Colder Home by @byjillianmaria.bsky.social fanfiaddict.com/review-a-col...

#FantasyIndiesFebruary 6 Free Friday My current book project is rewriting book 1 in The Mage War Chronicles, and I have 15 of 23 chapters completed. I'm much happier with this version of the story and its MC. 😊

Today's blog post is about a certain anthology I have a short story in...and how you can still get special editions, even though the kickstarter is over! 🍄 Details here: ajcalvin.net/late-backing...

#FantasyIndiesFebruary 5 Have you put any of your personality traits into your characters? Yes... Kye from Wraith has my sense of humor Andrew from the Caein Legacy inherited my ability to sneeze multiple times in a row 😂 Zel from the Fontayne Co shares my love of the sun/summer.

Corpsemouth and Other Autobiographies - by the modern master of the cosmic horror short, John Langan - is a dark, engrossing, tantalising collection of semi-autobiographical stories that weave together a deep myth worth exploring. Full review here! 👇 fanfiaddict.com/review-corps...

In “The Caretaker,” by Marcus Kliewer even the spaces between each word feel hostile. Out in April. Full review: fanfiaddict.com/review-the-c...

#FantasyIndiesFebruary 4 Fiction featuring the word "bittersweet" It turns out, bittersweet isn't a word I use very often. It's not in Serpentus or either of my series. But it is found 1 time in The Ballad of Alchemy & Steel. (fun fact: Jal'den - on the left - is in Serpentus)

I know it's been a while since I made this offer, but it hasn't changed. If you're a book reviewer, bookstagrammer, or booktuber and you're interested in reading any of my books, just send me a message and I'll hook you up with an epub copy. 😊

I’ve come to expect a lot of action, banter, and pop culture references that make me laugh aloud while reading the Hybrid Helix series, and Prey of Angels didn’t disappoint. Full review: fanfiaddict.com/review-prey-... #booksky #bookreview @fanfiaddict.bsky.social @jcmberne.bsky.social

#FantasyIndiesFebruary 3 Does your MC believe in soul mates? Owen doesn't. He's more a believer in luck/chance than anything predestined.

In case you missed it yesterday...

Some fantastic books here! Congrats to the winners! #booksky

It's Monday, #booksky pals, and it's time for a mini Indie Book Rec! A Dragon of the Veil by @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social It has: -metal spaceship dragons -talking weapons -rangers dying left and right -religious cover-ups -action action action www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHUh...

COVER REVEAL Prey of Angels (Hybrid Helix Turn Eight) by @jcmberne.bsky.social Cover art by Chris McGrath Graphic design by @jcalebdesign.bsky.social Release Date: February 17, 2026 Check the thread for more deets!

#FantasyIndiesFebruary 2 Romance in Serpentus Believe it or not, there is some (even though Serpentus is pretty dark overall.) Owen meets Tess when they're both prisoners, and they end up going through some really tough times together. Maybe falling for each other was inevitable.

It's February! And there are new indie books releasing this month 😊 ajcalvin.net/the-indie-au... #booksky #indiebooks #writingcommunity

#FantasyIndiesFebruary 1 Intro I'm AJ. I write various fantasy books (mostly epic, some urban, some cozy) and occasionally sci-fi. This month I'll be focusing mostly on Serpentus because 1) it's in #SPFBO (which officially starts today and 2) Serpentus will celebrate a birthday this month!

Sentient by Michael Nayak is an intense tale of survival against not just Antarctica's brutal elements, but a sentient microbe's attack too. Add to it some terrifyingly plausible real-world politics, and you have one hell of a story. Full review fanfiaddict.com/review-senti... #booksky #bookreview

#WritingInJanuary 31 Share your January wins! The biggest one for me was (finally) getting all the necessary pieces set up for direct sales on my website. Which means I'm officially a business owner with all the fun paperwork that goes with it.😅 (But I think it'll be worth it!)

#FantasyIndiesJanuary 31 Monthly Wrap Up I had a lot of time for writing and related things this month: 🔹Finished revisions on Rites of Departure, sent it to my editor 🔹Initial revisions on Into the Beyond, sent it to betas 🔹Set up my webstore! 🔹Started rewriting book 1 in The Mage War Chronicles

Sometimes you read a book for which writing a review after almost causes you an aneurysm. @scribeofhades.bsky.social's upcoming #Daytide is one such offender but man am I glad I had the chance to have an early look! What if Guillermo del Toro took on Punk Rock angels? fanfiaddict.com/review-dayti...

🏴‍☠️Book review, me #booksky mateys!🏴‍☠️ Shiver me timbers, gots a pirate fantasy for ye, The Curse of Dragon Tail Island by @jnevair.bsky.social! Check out the link below for my FanFiAddict review, if ye dare!

📢Cover reveal, #booksky people!📢 Check out Threadstealer by Rob Leigh, the sequel to his awesome Pathlighter! See it in the link below!

“A little Hunger Games, a little DCC, a little Shadow of the Colossus, and one hell of a good time.” My take on Death Show Colossus by @williamjadams3.bsky.social (art by Felix Ortiz) Book drops on May 26th Links below (including the @kickstarter.com)

#FantasyIndiesJanuary 30 Free Friday/Subgenres I write a few subgenres. Epic fantasy: The Relics of War & The Caein Legacy series + Serpentus Urban fantasy: Hunted Fantasy romance: The Ballad of Alchemy & Steel Military sci-fi/space opera: Wraith & the Revolution

1 week after I started my rewriting project, and I have 7 chapters complete of 23 total. Not bad... 😊

COVER REVEAL #2 ECSTATIC to bring you guys the cover for @williamjadams3.bsky.social DEATH SHOW COLOSSUS! Art by Felix Ortiz Release date: May 26, 2026 More info (including a @kickstarter.com) below!

“Whether handling haunted pornography, simply admiring the lunar eclipse- the first in 50 years, topping the charts in Liverpool 1957, or knocking them back in a doctors office, I would follow @natcassidy.bsky.social anywhere. Not in a weird way.” @shortwavebooks.bsky.social MAY 5TH

COVER REVEAL The epic prequel to Of Blood and Fire, and the first novella in The Bound and the Broken series by @ryancahill.bsky.social. I'm stoked to present you guys, thanks to the folks Broken Binding Publishing, the cover of 'THE FALL'! Available June 23rd, 2026. Links below!

Today, we have the 2nd installment in Willow Wraith Press' new blog series about indie/self-publishing. We're discussing some of the pros and cons involved. (This isn't an all-inclusive list, but I think we hit most of the big topics.) You can read it here: willowwraithpress.com/2026/01/29/p...

This week's blog is talking about #SPFBO XI, which will officially begin on Sunday! You can read the full post here: ajcalvin.net/spfbo-xi-is-...

#WritingInJanuary 29 Can your villain/antagonist be redeemed? The Caein Legacy: Colin is a big no. The Relics of War: Dranamir acts on behalf of her god. Again, no. Most of my other books have morally gray "villains," so the answer for them is yes (Hunted, Wraith, & many WIPs)

Tomorrow all shall be revealed

I realized something this morning. When the world stresses me out, I start craving horror novels. I started my 2nd one this week.

Books have been the only real saving grace for me this month. Gemma Amor's ITCH! was one of them, and my review for it has just gone live at FanFiAddict. Do check it out! fanfiaddict.com/review-itch-... 💙📚 🩸📚

A new book review today! The Feeding by Anthony Ryan is a harrowing tale of survival against the odds... And it was exactly the zombie-apocalypse story I've been looking for. Full review: fanfiaddict.com/review-the-f... #booksky #bookreview @anthonyryan.bsky.social @fanfiaddict.bsky.social

COVER REVEAL Astra Idari: Taker of the Dawn (Stargun Messenger #3) by @darbyharn.bsky.social Art by Al Hess Check the thread for more deets, including an upcoming @kickstarter.com coming 3/3/26!

Just got something very exciting in the mail! Thank you @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social! I'm really looking forward to this sequel. #bookmail 😊

“A real page-turner, “Greedy,” by @callieuntitled.bsky.social is exactly what I thought it would be. This is the sort of book you may try and pace yourself with, savour, but will end up demolishing standing at the kitchen counter.” FEB 3rd- Bantam FEB 5th- Century

#WritingInJanuary 27 Share a snippet you're proud of I really like the opening to Wraith and the Revolution.

#FantasyIndiesJanuary 27 How has your WIP changed since you first came up with it? Since my current WIP is a complete rewrite, this one's very fitting... 😅 I'm updating some of the MC's back story to fit better with later books in the series, and the overall tone is darker.

2025 FFA AWARDS ARE A GO! Sponsored by @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social The categories are: Best Traditionally Published Novel of 2025 Best Self-Published Novel of 2025 Best Traditionally Published Debut Novel of 2025 Best Self-Published Debut Novel of 2025 Voting ends Jan 30th at midnight CST!

#WritingInJanuary 26 Strange Monday: A stranger punched your MC in the gut while filming it and said, "It's just a prank." Your move. Andrew would frown and shake his head, then walk away. Owen would fight back. They'd both be bruised/bloody before the end, but Owen would make sure he won.

#FantasyIndiesJanuary 26 Memories your characters cherish Andrew (from the Caein Legacy) has a couple worth noting: The night he reconnected with Vera Flying at the Oracle's Tree (it was the first time he could really enjoy the act) The moment on the ice bridge with Rynn

SciFi-Fantasy cover reveal!✨🚀 Rarkin's Monster Containment team consists of; sharp shooter Amon (they/ them), my autistic MC Rarkin (he/him), Miona (she/her) and Rinth (he/him). (Yes, sexy uniforms DO indicate ace characters 😉.) ♠️🌈📚🪐📚💙📚🧠: elisecarlson.com/sythe-series/ Art by Lawrence Mann (1/2)