I have a new book review today! With tension, politics, subterfuge, high stakes, and an all-around great story featuring some very memorable characters, The Photonic Effect by Mike Chen hit all the notes I really enjoy from the military sci-fi genre. Full review linked below #booksky #bookreview

Coming 19 May 2026 🌟 #Ibelong #anthology #fantasy #scifi #comingsoon

#FantasyIndiesApril 4 Saturday snippet Since Wraith and the Revolution will be on sale April 11-13, I have a short story releasing on the 23rd that's a prequel to it, and I have a couple other related stories in upcoming collections, I'm sharing the opening to Wraith today:

Coming 19 May 2026. #Ibelong #anthology #fantasy #scifi #comingsoon

#FantasyIndiesApril 3 Free Friday/How do you come up with book titles? Titles can be hard. It depends on the book... Sometimes I know a title right away. Sometimes it takes months before I settle on one. In other news, I'm releasing a short story into the wild on Apr 23! Info in comments ⬇️

I've had a lot of thoughts lately about the state of things... As some of you know, I spent a good chunk of last week updating the front/back matter of my books, but it was more than just general upkeep that prompted it. This week's blog talks about why: ajcalvin.net/registering-...

#FantasyIndiesApril 2 Seasons In both of my published fantasy series, every major season is featured. The same is true for my big WIP series. The only book that doesn't feature seasons as we typically think of them is Wraith & the Revolution (but different planets are visited!)

Coming 19 May 2026 🌟 #Ibelong #anthology #fantasybooks #scifibooks #comingsoon

Hey team! I’m looking for some help with a (really cool) anthology cover reveal on April 15th If anyone is willing/able to lend a hand, please hit up the link below👇 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

I got distracted from rewrites today, and I may have accidentally written the first part of a new book unrelated to what I'm *supposed* to be working on...

It's April - and there's a new list of indie SF/F/H books coming your way this month! You can view the full list here: ajcalvin.net/the-indie-au... #booksky #indiebooks #indieapril

#FantasyIndiesApril 1 Intro Hi, and happy April! I'm AJ, and I've written a few books... (many more and I'm not sure I'll have the power to lift them all like this again😅) My current WIP is a rewrite of Oracle, book 2 in The Mage War Chronicles (a forthcoming series...one day)

Alright #booksky friends, it's time to start gearing this book up for launch, May 26th isn't that far off! Death Show Colossus ARCs are open, check out the link for the sign-up sheet! (there might also be a little giveaway in there...)

Visibility feels very not needed. I'd rather make trans books visible, especially if they have a trans main character(s)! So drop us your trans book recs! If you're a trans author & or have a trans MC; give us a description, link & graphic of your own books! 🌈📚💙🏳️‍⚧️ Boosts appreciated!

#FantasyIndiesMarch 31 Monthly Wrap-up I've been working on the rewrites for Oracle this month, and I'm a little over halfway through. I've also been doing some stuff behind the scenes for a very fun project that's been in the works for months (more on that coming in April!)

I don't regret publishing my books wide from the start, but when I have to do front matter/back matter updates on all my titles, it. is. a. process. 😅 On the plus side: All of my books are updated and reuploaded now, and I shouldn't have to do this again for a long while!

#FantasyIndiesMarch 30 Characters' accomplishments In The Caein Legacy, Andrew begins the story as the commander of the king's army, but in the first half of book 1, he loses almost everything to a tyrant's whims. His greatest accomplishments come later in the series as he fights for those he loves

Here’s my review of #sff #anthology The Book of Spores by Adrian M Gibson pagechewing.com/the-book-of-... #mushroom #fungus #spores @fanfiaddict.bsky.social @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @krystlematar.bsky.social

For anyone pre-ordering THE RILL LORD— Pre-orders from Forest Path Books (the book's publisher) have perks: Ebook pre-orders will be sent out two weeks before the release date. Paperback and hardcover pre-orders *come with* an ebook copy (no extra charge). forestpathbooks.com/catalogue/th...

I should be working on Oracle this morning, but I'm not into it today. I wrote a blog post instead. I do this more often than people realize. I count the blog posts as words written for the day, even if it doesn't contribute to my current novel project.

#FantasyIndiesMarch 29 Magic system There are 2 different magic systems I've played with in my books. In The Caein Legacy/Mage War Chronicles world, mages have 1 ability they can learn, and it's based on the Mark they're born with. In The Relics of War, magic can be learned 1/

#FantasyIndiesMarch 28 Saturday Snippet Here's a snippet from my novella, The Ballad of Alchemy and Steel. It's a special story for me; I wrote it for my brother. Artwork courtesy of Eurephora.

It feels like it's been forever since MARLA, by @jonathanjanz.bsky.social, got a limited release way back in 2022. Thankfully, it goes wide this August. I can tell you right now, it's a hell of a read! You're going to want to preorder this one, gang. Here's my review: fanfiaddict.com/review-marla...

#FantasyIndiesFriday 27 Free Friday / Classic books you recommend Happy Friday! One of the classic books I really enjoyed that doesn't seem to get much attention is The Jewel of the Seven Stars by Bram Stoker. I liked it so much better than Dracula.

"In the strange, confronting the real." That's what nightcrawler Jake promises his online audience, and it's exactly what @jordanharper.bsky.social delivers readers in his ambitious follow-up to EVERYBODY KNOWS. My review of the aptly titled A VIOLENT MASTERPIECE: fanfiaddict.com/review-a-vio...

In this week's #blog, I talk about some of the projects I've been working on, along with my events and plans in April. You can read it all here: ajcalvin.net/an-update-an...

#FantasyIndiesMarch 26 Aesthetic board I don't really do these, so how about some character artwork instead? Here are the 4 brothers from The Caein Legacy (Andrew, Alex, Tom, and Colin.) Artwork by @cblansdell.bsky.social

Intl. women's day has come and gone, but there are still a ton of amazing women who deserve their flowers. Here's a few more of my favorite books by women. ONE FOR ALL by @lillielainoff.bsky.socialis a really fun YA gender-bent reimagination of THE THREE MUSKETEERS with great POTS representation.

With the cover reveal of THE RILL LORD, the Triempery Revelations series is complete. All six books are out there. Penny the Poodle is enjoying her copy. Pre-order link: forestpathbooks.com/catalogue/th... Publication date is April 26.

“Far removed from windswept moors or crumbling manors, @tamikathompson.bsky.social ‘s trad-pub debut brings the gothic to a public housing project in Michigan, in a chilling examination of gun violence and the supernatural in tandem.” @erewhonbooks.bsky.social

Friends, we have a special cover reveal today! The Rill Lord by @triempery.bsky.social, the sixth and final book in her epic fantasy series, The Triempery Revelations! Check out that beautiful cover!

#FantasyIndiesMarch 25 Compromises in WIP My current project is revising Oracle (book 2 in The Mage War Chronicles, which will be released one day.) The MC, Helene, is forced to make a major compromise midway through the story that might just lead to the onset of the mage war.😬

A new review today! With rich worldbuilding and deep lore, The Wings of Ashtaroth had an almost mythological feel. There’s war, politics, succession, and treachery, all set in a world where magic is possible and the gods are always watching. fanfiaddict.com/review-the-w... #booksky #bookreview

#FantasyIndiesMarch 24 Do your characters have a lucky object? Nope. Not one of them do 😅

#FantasyIndiesMarch 23 Last, Current, & Next Reads Last: Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky Current: The Wings of Ashtaroth by Steve Hugh Westenra (might finish it today, might be tomorrow. I'm close!) @stevewestenra.bsky.social Next: I have an ARC of The Photonic Effect by Mike Chen up next

#FantasyIndiesMarch 22 Crazy moment I think all of my books have at least one, but the one that gets talked about the most is in Serpentus. For those who haven't read the related trilogy (The Relics of War), it's a big surprise. And for those who have, it's still shocking. iykyk 🤭

The WWP book club is discussing Vengeance is Our Legacy today! Join us at 11am CST 😊

Talismans of Sin (Poison and Opium, Act II) is on preorder! Lady Shadow’s plans for conquest are slowly taking shape, meaning more Demons of the Between Realm will awaken. But will she get to offer her blood oath, or can Daisuke and Obito step in first? 🔗: a.co/d/0ckPLCPQ #BookSky #QueerBooks

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Reposting... There's still time to have your April releases added to the blog! 😊 Details below.

#FantasyIndiesMarch 21 Saturday snippet It's been a little while since I posted a snippet from Wraith and the Revolution. Here's one featuring Van Duval, the leader of the mercenary group known as Omega Prime. He isn't Kye's favorite person...

Finally got my review down for the excellent anthology, Neosynthesis...https://fanfiaddict.com/neosynthesis-anthology/

I wrote this post back in 2023, but my stance hasn't changed. And it feels more relevant than ever today. ajcalvin.net/the-present-...

Come join us for WWP bookclub featuring Vengeance Is Our Legacy by @mcburnellauthor.bsky.social. Sunday at 11am central (9am pacific/noon eastern). www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc-W...

While I have no control over how many sites categorize my books, I would like to state once again that The Caein Legacy books *do not* feature dragon riders. If you're looking for dragon riders in my series, you'll be disappointed. But if you're looking for a dragon-shifter...

#FantasyIndiesMarch 20 Free Friday I've spent part of my week adding my ebooks to more retailers (smashwords, vivlio, thalia, fable, bookshop, & some library networks) The rest of the week has been spent revising Oracle and reading The Wings of Ashtaroth by @stevewestenra.bsky.social

This week's #blog is about the experiments I conduct with some of my writing projects. It's another one of my rambles, but if you'd like to read it, it's here: ajcalvin.net/experimentin...

#FantasyIndiesMarch 19 Which character has the worst luck? This one's easy. It's Owen from Serpentus. None of my other characters find themselves in some of the situations he does, and most of it isn't his fault. (Bad luck seemed to affect things around the publication too 🫤)

#FantasyIndiesMarch 18 Prophecy in WIP While it isn't really a prophecy, the Oracle in The Caein Legacy can see visions of the future (although there's some debate about their accuracy.) I don't have any true prophecies pop up in my books.

New review! I look at Carpentry in the Elven Forest by @afrogintime.bsky.social Great fun! fanfiaddict.com/review-carpe...