This week I have been mostly reading space opera/adventure novella A House of Serpents & Stone by T.W.M. Ashford AND... Watching magical realism Remarkably Bright Creatures with Sally Field, written by Shelby Van Pelt, which I read last year & loved - wonderful adaptation! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Happy 100th Birthday Sir David Attenborough 🥳 I met him once, about 14 years ago, absolute legend. I was involved in an event he was having and he wrote me a letter which I still have.

My new website is LIVE! www.clairebuss.co.uk You can now buy my ebooks and signed paperbacks directly from me, the author - so exciting! I'd love to know what you think about the new site - I've gone for a simple design that's easy to navigate.

This week I have been mostly not reading... 😭 These three books are waiting patiently for me to start/finish reading them: Magnificent Nine by James Lovegrove All That We See or Seem by Ken Liu A House Of Serpents & Stone by TWM Ashford #theguilt

This week I am mostly reading space opera/westerns and sci-fi techno-thrillers two cozy & urban fantasy books. The Magnificent Nine by James Lovegrove All That We See Or Seem by Ken Liu Good Bad Witch by Isa Medina Penny White and the Temptation of Dragons by Chris Cymri

This week I have been mostly continuing to read space opera Firefly book Magnificent Nine and made it halfway through urban fantasy Penny White and the Temptation of Dragons by Chris Cymri.

This week I have been mostly reading urban fantasy Between Jobs by W.R. Gingell and getting ready to read techno-thriller/sci-fi All That We See Or Seem by Ken Liu.

This week I have been mostly trying to get around to start reading YA urban fantasy and space opera/western books! Skulduggery Pleasant Playing With Fire by Derek Landy and Firefly Magnificent Nine by James Lovegrove.

This week I have been mostly reading paranormal romance/fantasy, urban fantasy & dark fantasy books! Shadow Thief by Eva Chase, Spells And Sandwiches by Kate Moseman @katemoseman.bsky.social and Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo #amreading #lovebooks

This week I have been mostly reading sci-fi heist / dark academia / urban fantasy / magic school books 🤩 Hammajang Luck by @makana-yama.bsky.social and The Incandescent by @emilytesh.net #lovebooks #amreading

This week I have been mostly reading urban fantasy/supernatural romance/midlife magic/cozy fantasy books 🤩 Nightshifted, Moonshifted and Shapeshifted by @cassiealexander.bsky.social and Potions and Pajamas by Keira Blackwood #lovebooks #amreading

#nationalmarioday It's a me Mario! I think Super Mario was the first ever computer game I finished and that was on the old GameBoy #happydays

It's National Croissant Day! As if I needed an excuse... AND it's Friday! #nationalcroissantday

Happy New Year! I hope 2026 brings you much creativity and enjoyment 😊

26 books read this year - not as many as previous years. May aim for 52 in 2026. 1 book a week sounds doable...

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

If you've been waiting for your next humorous fantasy audiobook, this is your sign to grab your copy of The Rose Thief! Available everywhere: books2read.com/u/mBNNEN

I think The Rose Thief is full of little humorous snippets that just have you quietly sniggering now and then as you read/listen. It was never meant to be fully laugh-out-loud, more of a indulgent grin throughout vibe. The Rose Thief audiobook books2read.com/u/mBNNEN

When I was recording The Rose Thief, I just could not pronounce "cavlacade" My sound guy heard me say every which way you could under the sun and I still didn't get it right lol. He had to spell it out phonetically for me in the end. Is there a word you struggle to pronounce?

I just want to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has taken the time to review one of my books. I don't think you realise how amazing it is for authors to get reviews from people we don't know. It means you saw our book and thought - yeah, alright then, I'll give this a go. You're amazing ⭐

What was the last audiobook that totally pulled you in? #audiobook #favbook #booksky

The Rose Thief has a prologue of sorts - it's not long and it's not a round up of historical events - I tried to entice you to come on in and listen to my story... The Rose Thief audiobook is now available from your favourite retailer: books2read.com/u/mBNNEN

The biggest challenge recording my humorous fantasy book The Rose Thief was building a homemade soundproof (ish) studio but I figured it out! Read about my process here: pentoprint.org/write-on-fea... What do you think makes a great audiobook narrator? The Rose Thief: books2read.com/u/mBNNEN

When do you listen to audiobooks the most - commute, gym, bedtime? For me, it's mostly when doing chores 🎧📖 #audiobooks #amreading

💬 “It's Two-Face Bob! E'ee's been murdered!” Just a snippet from The Rose Thief. Curious what happens next? 🎧 Find it here 👉 books2read.com/u/mBNNEN

🎧 The wait is over! My audiobook The Rose Thief is live across multiple platforms. If you’re looking for a witty, irreverent fantasy adventure with mystery, magic, and humour, this one’s for you. Start listening 👉 books2read.com/u/mBNNEN #audiobookrelease #amlistening #rosethief #humorousfantasy

I wrote an article about my experience recording my own audio books and offering some top tips: pentoprint.org/write-on-fea...

I recently had a chat with my pal Chris over on her podcast Books and Tunes if you fancy a listen: westwiltsradio.com/shows/18-080...

When Kat Kritchley stumbles into a magical temp agency, she unlocks powers, uncovers secrets—and takes her first step into a hidden world ruled by vampires, spells, and danger. Perfect for fans of urban fantasy, found family, and fierce heroines. Out now: www.amazon.co.uk/Awaken-Kat-K...

✨ When Kat Kritchley stumbles into a magical temp agency, she unlocks powers, uncovers secrets—and takes her first step into a hidden world ruled by vampires, spells, and danger. 🧛‍♀️ Vampires 🔮 Magic 🕵️‍♀️ Hidden truths Perfect for fans of urban fantasy, found family, and fierce heroines. OUT 30 MAY

Awaken, The Kat Kritchley Chronicles, Book 1 Perfect for fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Magicians, this sharp, fast-paced urban fantasy will leave you breathless and begging for more. OUT 30 MAY Pre order ebook here: books2read.com/u/4Arpo0

A mysterious job, awakening powers, and a dark family secret – Kat Kritchley is about to discover magic is the least of her problems. Awaken, The Kat Kritchley Chronicles, Book 1 New YA Fantasy pre-order on ebook NOW books2read.com/u/4Arpo0 Releases 30 May paperback & ebook #booksky #newrelease

1 Month Today!! Awaken is out 30 May in paperback and ebook. Pre-order your ebook here: books2read.com/u/4Arpo0 A mysterious job, awakening powers, and a dark family secret – Kat Kritchley is about to discover magic is the least of her problems. #booksky #newrelease #yafantasy

Editing editing editing editing. That final polish takes almost as long as writing the damn thing! Coffee needed.

Finished Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield. Odd yet profoundly moving. Written in short digestible chapters giving you space to reflect and process the grief.

**The pre-order for Awaken is up! Releases on ebook and paperback 30th May** This is the universal link which will take you to Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Smashwords etc (Google Books is incoming) books2read.com/u/4Arpo0 OR you can just Amazon it 😅 #yafantasy #newbook

#MondayMotivation #WritingCommunity "You learn by writing short stories. Keep writing short stories. The money's in novels, but writing short stories keeps your writing lean and pointed." Larry Niven

My non writing hobby/pastime is karate. I train with my kids and we do regular competitions. Won Silver this weekend at Senior Open Kumite 🥈🥋 how was your weekend?

Lots of new followers - hi guys! Welcome to my Bluesky page. I'm Claire, an author, poet, mum, karate-ka, Deputy Editor of Write On! magazine and Cub Scout Akela. Avid reader of books mostly fantasy and sci-fi. Happy to talk about any and all of the above 😀

Finished Iron Widow - loved it! But not sure whether to read the second one after seeing the reviews... anyone read both?

First book read in March - Shards of Earth by Adrian Tchaikovsky 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 20/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 19/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 18/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 17/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 16/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 15/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 14/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

**Cover Reveal** Awaken, The Kat Kritchley Chronicles Book 1 Coming May 2025

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 13/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge