1,300 copies of Magic, Maps, and Mischief sold since 24 October. I always believed that there's a readership for this book but the response so far has been beyond what I thought I could do without a publisher. Thanks to *everyone* who has helped me from a word of encouragement to buying the book ❤️

Happy publication day to @rainewilson.bsky.social's THE SALT ORACLE! Looking forward to diving in 🌊

It's #TradPubThursday have a mean book hangover from your last read this starter pack could be your salvation! If you are an author and want to be included message me or reply to this message. Re-skeets are always appreciated. #BookSky #WritingCommunity go.bsky.app/S5usnjp

"[An] oppressive, dread-inducing tale full of eerie imagery and tension." Big thanks to @booksbonesbuffy.bsky.social for this terrific review. #horrorfiction #horrorbooks #thesoundofthedark #thehollows #theravening @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social booksbonesbuffy.com/2025/11/06/t...

I am loving Ragwort, the sequel, right now. I have the utter privilege of chatting with Sam and the fabulous @shonak.bsky.social for her beautiful Daughters of Nicnevin for @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social on the 20th November. Hopefully see you there.

Up today, we have writing in the morning, BFS work for a couple of hours in the middle of the day, then developmental editing in the afternoon and into the evening. What’s on the cards for you today?

I spy a familiar cover… I’m so excited!!!

Who won this year’s British Fantasy Awards? Here’s the deets so you don’t have to scroll through the live blogging: britishfantasysociety.org/british-fant...

I lost the framed original of this while I was going through St Pancras on Sunday Nov 2nd around 3pm. Would love if it had been found by anyone?

This is excellent reading.

It’s day 2 post WFC and travel. Pain and fatigue are pretty high. I might need another day off. But the to-do list is growing again and the next book won’t write itself, which is terribly inconsiderate of it

Okay, got back from World Fantasy Convention last night, I’ve had a morning off, and now I don’t know what to do with myself

Authors this round include @johnjosephadams.com, @travisbaldree.bsky.social, @adamchristopher.me, @kateelliottsff.bsky.social, @shoutoutmapes.bsky.social, @theodoragoss.bsky.social, @shonak.bsky.social, @qntm.org, @scalzi.com, @stephenkstanford.bsky.social, @andreagstewart.bsky.social, and more!

For those of you at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social then this is yet ANOTHER launch you should be thinking of going to. NewCon press, run by the legend Ian Whates will be launching a 3 new books at 6pm on Friday. Come meet @neilwilliamson.bsky.social @singingtotigers.bsky.social and Cécile Cristofari

Slept so poorly last night that this morning I feel hung over. But Brighton, here I come!

Three days to go, my friends 👀 Don’t miss out as the Coven of Merchant City enter their darkest hour… Get your pre-orders in now: lukebelcourt.com/witches/two....

Heads-up to @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social attendees - I just logged into the members area of the website for the first time since I got my ticket, and there are FREE BOOKS waiting for you. This has been a public service announcement. Another follows 🧵⬇️

Only a few days to go until his book is out, with novellas by me & @r-emrys.bsky.social. If you're at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social come to the @wtpress.bsky.social booklaunch on Saturday to see it in the paper, or get your preorders in over here wizardstowerpress.com/books-2/nove...

If you're @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social my new novel, Project Hanuman, is launching there two weeks early at 2pm on Friday 31st. I will be joined by the amazing Peter F Hamilton to talk about the novel and there'll be macarons, wine and goodies. #SciFi #SpaceOpera #SFF

A perfectly paced descent into a chilling cosmic pit of madness.

Our Cam's gonna be on the wireless! Check out the brand new story from Cameron Johnston on The Arts Mix with Len Pennie and Anna Welander this Wednesday 29th October. Listen live on BBC Radio Scotland from 3:30pm online after the broadcast at the link below. @cameronjohnston.bsky.social

I’m so excited and nervous about setting off for @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social tomorrow, that I’m deep in waiting mode and struggling to focus on anything today

Are you going to World Fantasy in Brighton? Might you like a macaroon? Or a glass of wine? Are you intrigued by the lure of goodies? Would you perhaps like to hear Peter F. Hamilton and Stew Houston talk about Stew's fantastic new space opera? Does Stew have the event for you!

100% magic

Happy publication day to @dannythechurch.bsky.social with The Sound of the Dark, a delightfully creepy tale that I enjoyed a great deal uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

Took the kids ten pin bowling yesterday. Big pain today. I see a hit bath in my future

It's @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social this weekend! I'm very, very excited. At 10am on Sunday morning I shall be at the Solaris launch because three very excellent books will be launching there. Come celebrate @mkhardywrites.com @rainewilson.bsky.social @samkhorton.bsky.social

We're finally having our Dundee launch event... and we hope you can make it! Join us and the incredible @rainewilson.bsky.social on November 19th for an event celebrating both The Needfire and her new book The Salt Oracle. Get your tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/na13/...

Available for pre-order now: www.flametreepublishing.com/daughters-of...

I am rather bemused by the “year’s best” lists that are coming out with a full two months of the year still to go

It’s almost time 😱

Lunacy: Act 2

8yo approves of my book haul

What better place to spend your Saturday than in a bookshop? If you're an #IndieBookshop why not tell us something about yourself, any upcoming events, where you're based, what your speciality is if any, show us around! #SaturdayInABookshop #BookSky 📚💙 #Bookshop #BrowseABookshop alt text please

Beautifully written. Shona's ability to transport readers to magical, historical Scotland is pure...witchcraft. ;) Get this pre-ordered folks.

Over on the blog today, I have a post from David Green on the publication of Magic, Maps and Mischief www.shonakinsella.com/shona-kinsel... @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social

For quick reference if you want to know when and where to find me at #WorldFantasyConvention2025 in Brighton. Feel free to say hello at any other time as well 😊

Happy publication day to this warm hug of a book by @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social If you enjoy cosy fantasy or have ever longed to find where you belong, then run to buy this mybook.to/magicmapsand...

Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential?

This time next week, the world(s) of Fantasy descend on Brighton for #WorldFantasycon2025! Your GSFWC pals'll be along to speak on injuries in genre, *not* kicking arse, getting smoochy, Monster on Monster action, and much, much more! (1/4) @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social @hws.bsky.social

my good friend @shonak.bsky.social is launching this wonderful book on the Friday evening of @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social (7pm, so put it in your diary). So come along and be entranced by this brilliant story.

Came across this fine individual last night. 8yo was thrilled. 12yo was gutted that they missed it

Hey there, authors! The BFS is planning its in-person events for 2026. We want to bring even more SFFH to you in the flesh. If you'd like to get involved, just fill in the form for the area that suits you and we'll be in touch. Find out more: britishfantasysociety.org/bfs-in-perso...

Just tried to push my glasses up my nose. This was tricky, because they’re in the case on the table beside me…

Horror fans! Book Launch! Daniel Church, is at Write Blend, 124, South Road, Waterloo, Liverpool L22 OND TUES, OCT. 28, 7.30pm #folkhorror #amreading #supernatural #horror @dannythechurch.bsky.social @writeblendbookshop.bsky.social @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social www.facebook.com/events/18593...

The 12yo made some art for my book launch 😭

Available for pre-order now: www.flametreepublishing.com/daughters-of...

Caught raindrops hanging from grass like delicate glass beads

Preorder ATIITE and In This City Where It Rains, from the excellent @lyndseycroal.bsky.social, & get a discount on the pair. Who wouldn't want a gothic novella about a ghost in the rain? @lunapress.bsky.social always do great novellas, so treat yourself. www.lunapresspublishing.com/product-page...

My scifi novella All That Is in the Earth is up for preorder at @lunapress.bsky.social & the usual ebook places. This is my reflection on facing death, wrapped up in an adventure with flesh-eating monsters, corporate mercenaries, & a green-skinned alien. www.lunapresspublishing.com/product-page...