Free ebook! A 1000-word short story designed to give you a flavour of my writing. 🌊 Dark, gritty fantasy abounds across the cursed stretch of sea known as The Weeping Grey 🌊 mailchi.mp/78cdec212eff...

New release! I’ve written a 1000-word short story and it’s yours to download, for free! It gives a flavour of my writing style, and hey, if you vibe with it, why not check out my full-length novels? mailchi.mp/78cdec212eff...

New release! I’ve written a 1000-word short story and it’s yours to download, for free! It gives a flavour of my writing style, and hey, if you vibe with it, why not check out my full-length novels? mailchi.mp/78cdec212eff...

Big Indie Weekend Panel: WAR, WOUNDS AND BATTLE SCENES. Join the sword-wielding, battleaxe swinging indie legends @charliecav.bsky.social, @leeconley.bsky.social, Frank Dorrian and @stevepannett.com as we discuss what makes a great, believable and bloody battlescene. #indieauthors #writingcommunity

Apropos of…well, actually quite a few things, you should sign up to my mailing list. You’re gonna wanna see what’s a’coming 👀 eepurl.com/inG-kk

Sometimes things don't quite go to plan. It can be hard, when obstacles mean things don't turn out the way we wanted. But the important thing to remember, is that no matter how disappointed you might be, there are always BOOKS. #indieauthors #indiewriters #writingcommunity

Language is a huge part of my family’s life. For instance, my wife just enquired as to whether or not I’d put our dinner in the oven. When I said that I had, she fist-pumped the air and growled the following: “Yes! I’m gonna eat the shit out of that lasagne!” Modern poets, I swear.

Please find my fantasy book review for FanFiAddict of The Sins of Steel and Shadow by @stevepannett.com a dark fantasy filled with vampyrs and superb adrenaline-filled action. fanfiaddict.com/review-sins-... #fantasybooks #fantasybooksky 💙⚔️📚🐉

If there is one lesson from all of human history it is that we never learn anything. Not once. Ever. Time is a flat circle.

Been bloggin’ again. This time I’ve ranked the First Law series 😬 I know we’re not all gonna agree on how I’ve ordered this. After all, you’ve got to be realistic about these things… stevepannett.com/the-first-la...

In the aftermath of a bloody war and against his better instincts, Sweet leads his crew of veteran bounty hunters on their most dangerous job yet… The Hunter’s Lament, my 2023 debut, is getting lots of love at the moment 🥹 cheers to anyone giving it a go! stevepannett.com/books/the-hu...

I was just made aware that, back in 2016, an emergency shutdown of the large hadron collider at CERN took place after it was short-circuited by a rogue weasel. Has anyone checked whether or not this did anything RE: space/time/portals to hell dimensions? Because it would explain some shit

I enjoy language, and TIL one possible origin of the term “stand-up comedian” and I love it! Short 🧵 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

Not sure how else to articulate this but if you use the word ‘matey’ then I will instantly and forever distrust you. Bonafide pirates are the one exception to this rule.

Finished reading The Devils today. Got mixed feelings about a book I enjoyed a lot — which is weird, because my enjoyment of a book is typically the only barometer I care about. Full thoughts to follow when I get a chance to pen a bit of a review ✍🏻 📕

I’m currently in Edinburgh, during Fringe, for a stag-do, and my word this city is incredible. Every time I visit you can feel the energy here (even outside of Fringe) and it’s simply wonderful.

I’ve penned my top tips for anyone thinking of taking the plunge and giving this novel-writing lark a go! stevepannett.com/7-top-tips-f... I don’t profess to be an expert, but this is all stuff that helps me with my first drafts, so maybe it’ll help you, too!

We heard you like indie sales! The Epic Sale of Beloved SFF Books 2025 is taking place between 7th-11th August featuring books recommended by other indie authors at 0.99 or FREE!! Here are 5 books I've read from the sale and 5 books I want to read: www.readindiefantasy.com/epic-sale-of...

Th’next bit of 2025 will see me give my mailing list some much needed TLC. Will be doing giveaways, incl. exclusive shorts that can be added right to your e-reading. The real beauty of it is I’m too busy to spam y’all every week, so you’ll only get the good stuff! Sign-up here 👇🏻 eepurl.com/inG-kk

ICYMI: my love-letter to the (IMO) best ever Gaelic-inspired fantasy series: David Gemmell’s Rigante books are more than special. An absolute must-read for fantasy fans. stevepannett.com/the-best-gae...

Excited to have (finally) gotten around to starting this beast! Only a handful of chapters in, and already I can understand some of the criticism around it, but enjoying it a lot nonetheless!

Boy howdy, humanity really did fumble this whole ‘sentient existence’ thing, eh? Anyway, go read some books and try to lose yourself in another world for a bit!

I got all existential and took a meander down memory lane. Get to know me a bit better through the medium of books. Five books that made me, me: stevepannett.com/five-books-t...

I’ve had to stop my attempt at (finally) reading Raymond E Feist 😔 After his work was so highly recommended I just wasn’t vibing with it. I can see the appeal, and if I’d picked them up in my youth I probably would’ve enjoyed them more. But they’re just not for me.

I’m learning to celebrate things more, no matter how small they might be. Anyway, very proud that TSOSAS has quietly ticked into double figures of reviews, with a very healthy average rating 🙌🏻 Learn more here: stevepannett.com/books/the-si...

Periodic reminder that if you run a BookTube, a podcast or a book-related publication then I am open to appearances/chitchats/guest-writing and the lark. I’ve got experience across writing, self-publishing and a 15+ year career in design and marketing. Always happy to contribute! #BookThreads

I have (many) songs from Bluey on a lot of my playlists. They’re technically for the kids, but I can confirm that whenever the magic shuffle demon decides that it’s time to spin one out, those tracks *never* gets skipped. Bluey music slaps. WHO LIKES TO DAAAANCE!?

Hated and reviled by humans and vampyrs alike, every day for a Turned is a deadly struggle. But when Bail is offered the chance of a lifetime, there’s much more at stake than just his survival. THE SINS OF STEEL AND SHADOW Book 1 of The Turned OUT NOW stevepannett.com/books/the-si...

Goodreads has started a brand refresh. As a designer this makes me excited, because it’s typically a precursor to an updated digital presence. If they have product and UX/UI designers waiting in the wings then there might finally be some meaningful updates to the platform itself. 🤞🏻

As is tradition, I was gifted many Amazon vouchers yesterday, and so now the new book splurging can commence. Recommend me your favourite reads, pitch me your own books, lemme buy some brilliant new stories. Bonus points for being in the gritty fantasy fiction space!

It’s my birthday today! To celebrate, the ebook of my new release, The Sins of Steel and Shadow (Book 1 of The Turned series) is just £0.99 / $0.99 / €0.99 www.amazon.co.uk/Sins-Steel-S...

What to expect from TSOSAS 👀 Here’re a few passages that readers have highlighted to me as particularly enjoyable, just to give you a flavour of the style and story. Like what you see? Y’can find out more here: stevepannett.com/books/the-si... #BookSky #fantasybooks

There’s a reason I put this on my “books that made me” blogpost — and this edition looks incredible. Interested in writing, or fifty years into your life as a wordsmith already? Go buy this book.

So much global wealth has moved upwards in the last few decades that the seven-ish people who own everything no longer know what to do with it. We’re not far away from: “Can we buy the sun?” “We could charge people for access to it. Sun on subscription” “SUNSCRIPTION”

Received some rather lovely messages this past week from readers who enjoyed my books and wanted to reach out, just to say as much. It never gets old, and my thank you responses never seem to quite capture just how uplifting it is to receive notes like that. Books are magic. No other explanation.

I know the bubble bursting will have wide-ranging negative, knock-on impacts for everyone, but this weird AI obsession needs to die faster. Won’t be long before it’s the dictionary definition of the “sunk cost fallacy” Moreover, keep it the fuck out of art.

Another seven chapters in the WIP (Book 2 of the Turned) went through editing today. Not one for blowing my own trumpet, but I’m really proud of this manuscript. It’s always a confidence boost when you really enjoy reading your own work, and have minimal improvements to make.

Hard pressed to think of a better sound than my kids (6yo twins) reading their books in the next room. The Magic Key adventures are a particularly big hit!

THE SINS OF STEEL AND SHADOW 🗡️📙🗡️ I loved writing this book, and I love that readers are loving reading it. Just a right ole love-fest, really, innit? (Except for the story, of course, which is more dark, gritty fantasy than love story) stevepannett.com/books/the-si...

#IndieAuthorSummer day 1: Ready to discover a new author? Check out @stevepannett.com‬, author of The Sins of Steel and Shadow at stevepannett.com. Already read the author's work and loved it? Consider sharing this post to help boost their books to others. #IndieAuthors #WritingCommunity #BookSky

Just learned that there are some absolute renegades out here calling their TBR lists a WTR list. Stay safe, folks.

Fantasy authors! If you sometimes worry that the thing that you’re coming up with is so insane that readers won’t ever buy it, may I introduce you to… *gestures to the known universe and the entire history of this planet alone*

Got a holiday coming up? Here’s some recommended reads from yours truly. Go from Ancient Rome to a serial killer taunting the retired detective who couldn’t catch him… stevepannett.com/recommended-...

Hated and reviled by humans and vampyrs alike, every day for a Turned is a deadly struggle. But when Bail is offered the chance of a lifetime, there’s much more at stake than just his survival. THE SINS OF STEEL AND SHADOW, the start of a gritty new fantasy series, is out now!

New petty pastime: watch chess matches and comment on specific moves using fake names, then watch for a reaction. “Ah the Fibonacci defence, most excellent” “Ooh the Balkan Rush! How devilish!” “Nice use of the Dark Hummus Manoeuvre!” ♟️ Any advances?

“Create like a child, edit like a scientist” might be the most succinct piece of writing advice I’ve heard in ages.

⚔️REVIEW TIME!🩸 "Dark work always required dark folk to do it." Vampyrs, humans, & just non-stop action/drama CHAOS all round! And although a chonky boi, THE SINS OF STEEL AND SHADOW (The Turned #1) was PURE JOY from page one! @stevepannett.com Full review for @sffinsiders.com 🔗 ⏬

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Hated and reviled by humans and vampyrs alike, every day for a Turned is a deadly struggle. But when Bail is offered the chance of a lifetime, there’s much more at stake than just his survival… 🗡️📙🗡️ THE SINS OF STEEL AND SHADOW, a gritty, character-led fantasy, is out now!

Hated and reviled by humans and vampyrs alike, every day for a Turned is a deadly struggle. But when Bail is offered the chance of a lifetime, there’s much more at stake than just his survival… 🗡️📙🗡️ THE SINS OF STEEL AND SHADOW, a gritty, character-led fantasy, is out now!