Disappointed to see that the #JorvikVikingFestival seems to have done away with the big evening show concluding with fireworks and a large scale tale. I loved the Realms of Yggdrasil show, I enjoyed Tyrfing, the cursed sword. #JVF #JVF26. It was always the big highlight of the week for me.

What do you love about reading fantasy? What I love about writing fantasy is building worlds that reflect the themes of the story. The challenge is keeping the magic from overshadowing the human drama. ✨📚 #FridayVibes #FridayFeeling #Writer #Reader #Fantasy

Don't know how many of the Books and Whisky lot are still about, but had a Cardhu tour last week. Tried some cask draws from 2001, 2002 and 2007. And the current Cardhu fill your own, a Dailuaine 21 year old and a Pittyvaich 30 year old.

It’s bookiversary week for my chonky debut WE BREAK IMMORTALS and to celebrate (besides drinking my fair share of Irish whiskey) the ebook is FREE on kindle until Sunday Dec 14th So if you’re in the mood for a rated-R epic fantasy in all its thicc majesty there’s no better time

Next book for me is a Jules Verne book I had not heard of called The Carpathian Castle. Which happens to be a gothic horror!

In this week’s #podcast episode, we’re discussing AUDITION FOR THE FOX, Martin Cahill’s fable-esque fantasy debut. Listen here: linktr.ee/fictionfanspod #booksky 💙📚

Don't know how many of the Books and Whisky lot are still about, but had a Cardhu tour last week. Tried some cask draws from 2001, 2002 and 2007. And the current Cardhu fill your own, a Dailuaine 21 year old and a Pittyvaich 30 year old.

I’ll be having the honor of announcing something publishing related this coming Wednesday & I hope you’re ready for it 👀 If you told younger me, who was shy about sharing her bookish ravings, that one day she’d be helping her favorite authors share news abt their books, she might not believe it.

3pm ITV: MARI LWYD POPPINS. The magical horse skulled nanny turns up to take the Banks children on another nightmarish adventure.

Today I finished Wyrd Sisters and updated my Discworld Journey Unfortunately I still haven't found a book in the series I love yet but this was more promising... Wyrd Sisters - 7/10 Mort - 6.7/10 Reaper Man - 6.4/10 Hogfather - 6.2/10

I'm surprised how far off my 30 I'm going to end up. It's been a weird year for my focus in regards to books. Not a bad year, but definitely not as easy to escape as I'd been hoping.

UK FRIENDS, let's not forget with all this Mortedant talk that tomorrow, HEART OF THE WYRDWOOD is released in paperback so if you've been waiting you can complete what I promise is a very, very strange but hopefully rewarding, journey.

It's Monday again and today I'm still reading "Menace of the Monster" edited by Mike Ashley What book(s) are you reading this week? 💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR alt text in images please

With one chonky book going in for proofreading, I’m gonna make a mad push to wrap final revisions of my other chonk sequel for my editor so I can spend the downtime hammering out a Corrin the Magnificent solo prequel. Oh, did I mention I’m working on a Corrin solo prequel? I am.

I've been quiet a while, but it was for exciting reasons. I was moving in with my partner and it got finished up yesterday. Obligatory bookshelf pictures to come when I get around to it.

For Cameron's birthday why not buy yourself a present of his wildly enjoyable fantasy The Maleficent Seven, which I described as "if grimdark was fun" www.goodreads.com/book/show/55...

Time is running out to back this amazing project!!🔥 We’re way beyond what we could’ve hoped for this book but the further we go the prettier we can make it for everyone!!

In Glasgow for the #EmpireOfTheDawn Event and to see @misterkristoff.bsky.social - looking forward to adding another author to my list of then I've met.

At the Christmas light switch on in Sunderland. Saw Blood Stone Books advertising their book club in Newcastle.

It may have slipped by me but has anyone read or heard anything about Raven Scholar? Saw it in waterstones and the dust cover description sounds interesting, so I figured I'd check if anyone here has any thoughts on it.

We're only a few days away, and found the link to the #Norsevember hub by @blogspells.bsky.social - give it a look if you want to see what previous years contained. spellsandspaceships.home.blog/blog/welcome...

We're coming into the final week for the KS for Mr. Styke, my new Powder Mage novella. You can get the book early, send more money to the author (me!) and put your hands on some great swag! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bri...

Not long until I'll be making a trip to Glasgow to see @misterkristoff.bsky.social for the Empire of the Dawn event. Looking forward to it as that will let me meet another author I've thoroughly enjoyed the works of. #EmpireOfTheDawn

We're only a few days away, and found the link to the #Norsevember hub by @blogspells.bsky.social - give it a look if you want to see what previous years contained. spellsandspaceships.home.blog/blog/welcome...

Current situation #booksky

As we approach November I feel it's worth reminding people, new and old, that a couple of years ago some amazing bloggers ran #Norsevember to celebrate norse mythology and culture. I believe those resources are still about so if you're interested, check the tag and look out for shared links.

Anyone have any spoiler free reviews for these? Or any other recommendations they'd like to drop so I can add them to my wishlist to keep an eye on as little treats.

Double stamps at Waterstones today. Popped in for a look about. Saw @shaunalawless.bsky.social new book in the wild.

I wish you all a pleasant resipiscence

Book folks, anyone read any of the following? Spoiler free reviews welcome. - Richard Swan - Empire of the Wolf. - Gareth Hanrahan - Land of the Firstborn. - Andrea Stewart - Drowning Empire. - Ed McDonald - Redwinter Chronicles. - John Gwynne - Bloodsworn saga. - RJ Barker - forsaken trilogy.

With Prime day having swung round, I decided to treat myself to a new kindle since my old one was nearing 15 years old. It'll be nice for reading when I'm on my holiday at the end of August into September.

“You look happier!” Thanks, I bought myself a book.

This is a rather important one, folks.

I was in York recently. Meant to post this sooner, but there's a little bookshop dedicated to one series, with a bunch of little memorabilia. Just figured it's a bookish thing worth sharing. #Rookscroft.

I was in York recently. Meant to post this sooner, but there's a little bookshop dedicated to one series, with a bunch of little memorabilia. Just figured it's a bookish thing worth sharing. #Rookscroft.

Any reviews for any of the below series? Putting together my bookish wishlist for friends and family so they know what is missing from my shelf but I've had my eyes on.

Saw these 3 in Waterstones York, not only do they look amazing, but the first was a great read I'd been meaning to continue from for a while. Now I have no excuse. @shaunalawless.bsky.social

Book folks, anyone read any of the following? Spoiler free reviews welcome. - Richard Swan - Empire of the Wolf. - Gareth Hanrahan - Land of the Firstborn. - Andrea Stewart - Drowning Empire. - Ed McDonald - Redwinter Chronicles. - John Gwynne - Bloodsworn saga. - RJ Barker - forsaken trilogy.

Probably meeting famous authors? Met Sebastien De Castell at the #Soulbinder book signing, his #Greatcoats books are why I own rapiers. Met RJ Barker and John Gwynne at the book event for #WarlordsOfWyrdwood and #FuryOfTheGods. My beard got compliments from John Gwynne.

Just finished #TheLastShield. This was a great book to get me back into my reading stride. Thinking of returning to the #LotLands and #TheGreyBastards next.

Went to Waterstones Sunderland this morning for a coffee, then a trip to Waterstones Metro Centre to have a look at what they had, and more coffee and a cake.

In this week’s episode, we’re chatting with @tinywriterlaura.bsky.social about her debut gothic horror novel, AWAKENED! Listen here: linktr.ee/fictionfanspod @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social @caramalines.bsky.social #booksky 💙📚

If, like me, you’ve read The War for the Rose Throne series by @petemc666.bsky.social then you’ll be excited to know the author is returning to that world with this novella, Paved with Good Intentions Looking forward to meeting Eline who is blackmailed into the service of the Queen’s Men.

I'm busy arguing with a draft of an upcoming post, so I'll reshare an old one today. Come take a peek! Row, Row, Row Your Boat: Books Set in or Around Water (That I Actually Like). #Booksky #Bookblogger #FantasyBooks

Faithbreaker will bring the trilogy full circle and close out the tales of each character. Tension, action, sorrow, joy; readers will experience it all in this final novel. Hannah Kaner is an author that is now a must read for me. #booksky 💙📚🪐 #bookreview www.behindthepages.org/post/faithbr...

The third book in my current trilogy, THE SWORD TRIUMPHANT, came out last week. What happens after the heroes defeat the Dark Lord? (Or, by the time of book 3 - what happens forty years after _that_?) www.amazon.co.uk/Sword-Triump...

I have the final book in The Forsaken trilogy coming out at the end of the month. Judging by the netgalley reviews looks like I landed it. *Wipes away cold sweat*

Let’s put some positivity into the world. If you have a book coming out soon or that came out recently, drop a link in the replies and let’s build up a great thread of new reads for everyone. #writingcommunity

Are you suffering from a manageable TBR? Are you finally getting through your unread books? Why not add some more to the pile?

Currently up in Scotland, sitting in a cafe in Ballater reading. Definitely needed this get away to escape for a little bit.