The Importance of Diversity in Fantasy: 8 minutes of me speaking on this topic, and a massive list of recommended books from the reader/book community. youtu.be/1LKCNqWyYDk #books #booktok #bookish #diversity #inclusion #readerscommunity #readersofbluesky #fantasy #lotr #got #sanderson

I have a new #bookish YouTube channel. Long-form videos are on the way. youtube.com/shorts/RBxf0... #books #booktok #writer #vibes #NZ

Some book mail from this week. Sequels to a couple of books that I read last year, excited to dig in... At some point. We will see when I have time / the mood strikes 😅 🔥 FIRE IN THE HEARTH by @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social 🏔️ FINDING RAMANATA by Robyn Dabney

I have a new bookish Youtube channel. youtube.com/@stevenraaym...

Monsters, cosmic horror, and wanderlust. Join Esterra Stake in her travels across a weird, pockmarked landscape filled with terrors and strange practices. books2read.com/Blade-of-the... #fantasy #horror #books

Writer pro tip: If you need inspiration for a villain in a story, research billionaires. A whole lotta psychopaths and vile people in that group. #writing #books #villain #story #author

Fire in the Hearth has been called a "Dying Earth cosmic horror wanderlust" story. That is very accurate. It's heavily inspired by Lovecraft, Bloodborne, Conan, and Roadside Picnic. If you enjoyed Vance's "Dying Earth" stories and the horror of Stephen King, Scars of Magic is for you. Link below.

I'm giving away 10 paperback copies of COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS! Enter for a chance to win one on @pagebound.bsky.social, eligible to anyone in the 🇺🇸 US, 🇬🇧 UK, or 🇦🇺 Australia. Good luck! The winners will be selected after March 5th. 📚💙 🔗 pagebound.co/giveaways/19

Look upon my works, ye readers, and do not despair. www.stevenraaymakers.com #readers #readersofbluesky #reading #bookish

Current read, in tandem with Roadside Picnic (one of my faves). @adamcbassett.com #bookish #booktok #books #sff #reads

A few recent reviews for my new book, COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS! Available now in digital and print formats—coming to audio very soon. Huge thanks to @wswardstrom.bsky.social, @stasiaroze.satan.social, and @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social for these amazing reviews! 📚💙 🔗 www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash

All my books have morally-grey antiheroes as the main characters. They are so much more fun than those goody-two-shoes protagonists. www.stevenraaymakers.com #books #bookish #booktwt #booklife

With my new book releasing TOMORROW, I need to extend a round of thanks to everyone who helped with this project. Because none of this would have been possible without them. First, thank you to my beta readers Maggie Hoopis, @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social, and @thechromabooks.bsky.social.

Hey, I need a bit of help on this one. NZ has a fantasy book awards, limited to Kiwi authors. Anyone can nominate. 1. Book: Blade of the Wanderer 2. Author: Steven Raaymakers 3. Category: Best Novel 4. Nominee email: [email protected] 5. Submit 📚 sffanz.nz/blog/2025/12...

Published my fifth book today. books2read.com/fireinthehea... #books #bookish #booktok #reading #fantasy #darkfantasy

My biggest pet peeve in fantasy is when the writers uses the word "fire" instead of "loose" or "shoot". I see it over and over again, and it is incorrect each and every time. #writing #fantasy #books

Me: What kind of birthday flowers would Dad like? Fifth-grader: Dead ones. Me: That's not nice. FG: I didn't mean it like that! It's just like the kind of music he listens to. You know what? That's fair.

Try to read more books this year. It's good for you 😊📚 #books #bookish #read

My book is out next week. Dark fantasy, no holds barred, tons of action and even more emotion. Join Esterra in her violent journey. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDVVYS86 #bookish #booktok #NZ #indie #author #kiwi #books

I like the way Stephen King ended The Dark Tower series.

Book 2 is only one week away 🙈 #bookish #booktok #darkfantasy #book

If you love #fantasy and #sprayededges, this is the book for you. #bookish

Are you a member of your local library? If so, you can request my ebook to be stocked there! This is a HUGE bonus for #indie #authors like me for a bunch of reasons. My books are: A Canticle of Two Souls A Canticle for the Fallen A Canticle of War The Aria of Steel trilogy Blade of the Wanderer

Updated my website's "About" page, as well as maps and art for the books 📚 #books #bookish #booktok

Are you a member of your local library? If so, you can request my ebook to be stocked there! This is a HUGE bonus for #indie #authors like me for a bunch of reasons. My books are: A Canticle of Two Souls A Canticle for the Fallen A Canticle of War The Aria of Steel trilogy Blade of the Wanderer

Editing is hard work. My wonderfully patient wife is listening to me read my entire book aloud. #writing #AmWriting #editing

No new pictures. Where are you at mentally?

Cover reveal for Denver Binion's new book. Available for preorder today! If you like books about dragonriders, this is for you. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHGXRG54 #fantasy #books #booktok #bookish #book

New IG post. www.instagram.com/p/DTqtdZGExrQ

If you want to learn about the author behind the books, you can read up here: www.stevenraaymakers.com/about #indie #author #nz #books

If you like: - Non-stop action - Weird, creepy monsters - Found-family - Horror you will love these books. www.stevenraaymakers.com

Updated my website 😊📚 www.stevenraaymakers.com #books #bookish #fantasy #horror

200 words today. Small steps. Lots of editing.

Just 260 words written today. Tons of editing, though! #AmWriting #stories

Cover reveal. Volume II in the chronological short stories of Esterra Stake. Tractwalker. Mercenary. Exile. From the ashes of despair, an ember awakens. Kindle preorder: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDVVYS86 Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/24... #DarkFantasy #BookCover #Indie #Author

Just Barnes and Noble responding to my Threads post. No biggie 😊📚

Just a reminder: Five signed paperbacks are up for grabs. Entry details in the IG post. www.instagram.com/p/DTD0rz9E6RX/

It's my pleasure to help reveal the cover of Fire in the Hearth, the second volume in the Scars of Magic series, written by Steven Raaymakers. Cover designed by the own author. Release date: February 2nd, 2026. Full info: jamreads.com/reveals/cove... 💙📚

Diversity is important in all media, and especially appropriate for fantasy, in my opinion. In a genre where anything is possible, entirely unconstrained by the real world, there is no real reason not to include people of different backgrounds, ethnicities, beliefs, and genders. #AmWriting #books

New book cover reveal on 10 January. Stay tuned. #DarkFantasy #fantasy #horror #cover #book

Just had a reader say my book "ruined other fantasy for them." THAT'S the goal. Once you taste fiction that respects your intelligence, the sugar-coated stuff stops satisfying. 🗡️

Dark fantasy paperback giveaway on IG. Thrre are 5 signed copies up for grabs! Details in post. www.instagram.com/p/DTD0rz9E6RX/ #books #bookish #giveaway #library #fantasy

As an indie author, marketing is tough. That's why I hired Christian Bale to help sell my book. Just look at that endorsement! www.amazon.com/Blade-Wander...

The paperback version of Blade of the Wanderer is only $9.99. This now includes an English version of the map! www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDB5QGBG #fantasybook #books #fantasy #paperback #cover #art #fantasyart

This is the perfect #Christmas #gift if your friend loves: - Action-packed fantasy - Monsters - Anti-heroes - Weird worlds www.amazon.com/Blade-Wander... Pkease share on your preferred social media 📚 #books #bookish #booklovers #fantasy #art

ICYMI. Perfect as a Christmas gift. Please repost if you like supporting unknown authors. #book #gift #booktok #bookish #fantasy #indie #author #Christmas #holidays

The paperback version of Blade of the Wanderer is only $9.99. This now includes an English version of the map! www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDB5QGBG #fantasybook #books #fantasy #paperback #cover #art #fantasyart

A uniquely weird world full of monsters and colourful characters. Take a chance on a wild indie fantasy. www.amazon.com/Blade-Wander... #books #booktok #bookish #bookshelf #fantasy #horror #fantasybooks

My 2025 reads so far! Lots of great stories. A few standouts include: COUNTESS @sillysyntax.bsky.social BAILUCHEN @bookspotlight.bsky.social MURDERBOT @marthawells.com MUSHROOM BLUES @adrianmgibson.bsky.social and STAY ON THE LINE @claymcleod.bsky.social The rest were still fantastic, though— 1/2

A massive thanks to these sci-fi and fantasy authors for contributing to AGSD! BLADE OF THE WANDERER by @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social BLOODRUSH by @bengalley.bsky.social DRAGON THIEF by Blake & Raven Penn THE ENVOYS OF WAR by @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social FOGBOUND by NJ Alexander 2/3