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New month, new art challenge... welcome to #TransArtMay! To start us off, a reworking of an older drawing I was never quite satisfied with. Dedicated to anyone who has ever thought about shedding their skin and starting over 💜

Voting 4 @britfantasysoc.bsky.social Awds ends Sun mny amazing auths inc @annabelcwrites.bsky.social @mhayinde.bsky.social @mkhardywrites.com @shonak.bsky.social @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social @heatherpalmer.bsky.social @clhellisen.bsky.social @bethkesh.bsky.social @elizachanwrites.bsky.social + more

Found this tiny little blue eggshell on today’s morning school walk. What a gorgeous colour

"Magie Vol, Ogies Toe" by @clhellisen.bsky.social (Kaleidotrope, Winter '26), writes @mariahaskins.com, is "a tale about a hungry, ghostly mother that is also a disquieting reflection on loss, and how to come to terms with an imperfect life." 👻

Shona ( @shonak.bsky.social ) is such a treasure trove of advice on how to be / stay creative when life is pulling you in so many other directions, well worth a read!

I'm going to print out that last bit of advice from @shonak.bsky.social and stick it on my wall because oof, that fucking hit me where it hurts. 🧵⬇️

Feels great to be able to say pre-orders are open for my second collection. Yes it does feature the Godzilla one! Pre-orders are fiery, fiery love. Oh and feel free to AMA. 😁 www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...

It's #BookQW and the word is 'free'. In The Heart of Winter, Brigit has been promised in marriage to Aengus, God of Summer, without her consent. In desperation, she prays to his opposite, the Queen of Winter, The Cailleach. Out now: www.flametreepublishing.com/the-heart-of...

It's #BookQW and the word is 'free'. In Daughters of Nicnevin, two people are trapped in a fire and Mairead must decide whether to use magic to save them, exposing herself as a witch and risking death or banishment. Out now from Flame Tree Press: www.flametreepublishing.com/daughters-of...

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#MonstersintheArchives by #CarolineBicks is featured in yesterday's #newbooks haul on youtube! full video: youtu.be/D8vaGxpAuVU buy the books: bookshop.org/lists/n... all links in bio! #booksky @penguinrandomhouse

So hopeful to see so many people packing out our events across England and Wales. Hope is here - it's all of us. Report from Politico 👇🏼

I have a new book out today. It’s called Orbital Drop and you should all go buy it.

Seeing a feed talk about the worst movies ever and it's all based off imdb percentages and nothing's below 40% and it just makes me want to walk into the sea. BUT! Instead, why I do what I do: It's almost but not quite impossible to make worthless art, especially if you make it as part of a team.

Two siblings enter a world of magic, secrets and twisted loyalties – for those who loved Starling House by Alix E. Harrow, Gallant by V. E. Schwab and A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid. Preorder in print and ebook: geni.us/TheShapeofMo... Listen now on Audible: www.audible.com/pd/The-Shape...

Review: Mortedant’s Peril This is the type of review that starts with the disclaimers. First, I know RJ pretty well - I'm part of the Writeopolis team. I'm also a big fan of his writing and he'd have to do something pretty out of character for me not to enjoy one of his books. So, with that…

Some indy research that I'll be sharing results of for everyone to see / use! This survey is on short fiction anthologies. You can take it even if you never read them, as there are Qs about that, too. The aim is to help anthologies shine, so please share it! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

This has been a sore week. The pain has been gradually getting worse each day, though as far as I’m aware, I haven’t done anything to cause it to spike. Perhaps the changing weather #DefectiveMeatsuit

In Stories from the Slushpile today, because it's a winnowing process, there are very few stories I greenlight for the editor. I estimate about 4-5%. There are also several well-written stories that are genuinely not a good fit, so believe that when you read it in a rejection. #slushpuppy

One of the best things about the British Fantasy Awards is that the publicly-voted shortlist goes to a panel of peers for final decision-making. But that means we need volunteers to be jurors! Nominate yourself to be a juror for the British Fantasy Awards here: forms.gle/Kv1JTHBeSXaJ... 🧵⬇️

People of Bluesky, I come to seeking help with research once more. If you were between the ages of 12 and 15 in 2005: - did you have your own mobile phone? - what access did you have to the internet/what websites/messaging services etc were you using? - was your family poor/middling/well off?

🌠 PAID OPPORTUNITY 🌠 Hello! I am looking to pay a wheelchair user of color for a sensitivity read on one of my novellas (about 25,000 words). If that is you or you know someone who qualifies, please respond here or email me at riengrayiswriting at gmail. Boosting appreciated, bots will be 🔇

Book Quote Wednesday's word is 'better' #BookQW #BookSky The Green Man sends Dan Mackmain to sort out clashes between the supernatural and the everyday world. Dan's mum is a dryad and learning to use the abilities he inherited with his greenwood blood definitely improves his chances.

This was an absolute blast to do! And yes, it’s the sort of magnificent madness you should expect at FantasyCon.

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After a string of psychological thriller/domestic suspense reads, I’m thrilled that this new release has arrived and I’m jumping right in. Having been a Constant Reader for almost 30 years, I’m very excited to have this view of his process

Cymera tickets are now on sale AND you can sign up for the 2+ day masterclass for new writers on workshopping/critique, editing, and the industry running late morning Weds 3 June to late morning Friday 5 June (you won't miss any of the great Cymera programming!).

In honour of #lesbianvisibilityweek, an updated graphic now that we've got 2 books on offer. Support your local lesbians and buy/pre-order these books this LVW! Both available from @solarisbooks.bsky.social wherever good books are sold.

A question at @easterconuk.bsky.social had @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social pondering why neurodivergent creatives seek out other neurodivergent creatives: It’s all about acceptance. britishfantasysociety.org/searching-fo...

Grand old time at @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social tonight celebrating new books by @cameronjohnston.bsky.social and Rafael Torrubia. Brilliant questioning by Cailean Steed, and generally a lovely night all in all.

Jurors needed, come and join the fun

(4/6) Saturday 6 June 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Wise Women with Rebecca Ferrier and Shona Kinsella www.cymerafestival.co.uk/programme-26... @shonak.bsky.social @rmlferrier.bsky.social

Do you live in Scotland? Or are you curious about the upcoming election? I've included links in the attached to manifestos on LGBTQIA and autistic rights from groups that aren't affiliated to political parties. Also contains a link about groups pushing for a Culture Act in Scotland.

On Saturday 6th June at 12pm, nature reclaims the world with @rainewilson.bsky.social (THE SALT ORACLE and WE ARE ALL GHOSTS IN THE FOREST) and @catamaroon.bsky.social (WHEN THERE ARE WOLVES AGAIN) in After The End! Learn more: bit.ly/480xqaB Buy: geni.us/saltorac geni.us/weallghostsPB

Just saw someone post in a friend’s FB group that they’re not keen on “representation in books” and had to but back the urge to ask them how a novel would work with no characters?

In September, The Shape of Monsters will be out in hardcover! I love that Tor went with "Will magic bind them or set them free?" as a longline. If you know my writing, you know that magic is definitely gonna fuck them up, either way....

TONIGHT! If you're in London, come along and hear some amazing authors - a No1 bestseller and a thrilling debut - doors 6:30pm!

We recently decorated the living room and added another bookcase, which pleases me no end. Look how pretty those books are! Why not join in and share a #shelfie?

Delighted to find both Shroud and Lives of Bitter Rain on the Locus shortlist this year, amongst some amazing company!

One small step for a mage, one giant leap for mankind. Wishing @cameronjohnston.bsky.social a very happy publication day for First Mage on the Moon. A fantasy like no other. And check out this event! www.waterstones.com/events/rafae...

Happy publication day to @cameronjohnston.bsky.social with First Mage on the Moon!

Coming up on Thursday this week. Be there or be a regular quadrilateral!

How do you maintain creativity while LIFE happens around you? This month's BFS 'expert' is @shonak.bsky.social, who manages to be the busiest woman in the world while cranking out awesome novels, running the BFS, dealing with chronic illness, parenting teens & a whole lot more. How does she do it?!

1300 words today on the SSSP. I’m feeling good about my new plan. Can’t guarantee I’ll still be feeling good about it next week though… 😂

ICYMI, I'm bringing a superb SF to readers from the immensely talented David W Goodman (his alter ego is David Goodman, multi award-winning author *pinches self*)

"When my wife's beloved Kindle DX was bricked by obsolescence through no fault of her own, it gave me a frisson of excitement and anticipation to take on Darth Bezos and break open the Kindle so she could once again read her favorite books" www.zdnet.com/article/your...

1231 words today on the main WiP, Chasing the Dawn. A secondary world fantasy following a disabled mother as she treks across a hostile environment to save her children