Kill the Gods: Epic Fantasy Religion - @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social in conversation with @annasmithspark.bsky.social , @justmarvewrites.bsky.social, @willwiles.bsky.social and me. 6pm, Waterstones Covent Garden, 13th November #SciFi #London @waterstones.bsky.social @britfantasysoc.bsky.social

Preorder the stunning paperback of Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon by Wole Talabi. Winner of the Ilube Award for Best Speculative Fiction Novel 2024 and nominated for the World Fantasy Award, this is for readers of science fiction in the African diaspora. buff.ly/5PpcYIO

Hey US and Canada folks! My Nebula, World Fantasy & Locus award nominated novel SHIGIDI will (finally!) be out in paperback on Nov 4. If you couldn't get the hardcover when it came out (understandably so!) here's your chance. Its got African gods + a succubus + a heist at the British museum!

First panel is Spreadsheets and Spells, discussing magic systems with @justmarvewrites.bsky.social @mhayinde.bsky.social @annabelcwrites.bsky.social and @sophiavahdati.bsky.social

First panel of the day Spells and Spreadsheets with the amazing @justmarvewrites.bsky.social, @sophiavahdati.bsky.social, @mhayinde.bsky.social and @annabelcwrites.bsky.social

WorldCon this morning with @garthnix.bsky.social and @justmarvewrites.bsky.social…

One week ago, Firstborn of the Sun was released into the world 🧡☀️🧡🥹🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Happy book birthday to Firstborn of the Sun By @justmarvewrites.bsky.social, a dazzling new epic fantasy rooted in Yoruba culture! Incredible world-building, sun-magic, gripping action, heartbreak and political intrigue: find out why everyone's raving, and then join the wait for book 2 ☀️ 💙📚🪐 #SFF

Robin & Pam are joined by @justmarvewrites.bsky.social, whose eagerly anticipated novel Firstborn of the Sun just released. Learn of ‘an epic world of courtly intrigue and forbidden power’, & Marve's important work on Outreach & Inclusion. #bfslss #sffh #sff britishfantasysociety.org/blog/bfs-pod...

It made it to the US! Firstborn of the Sun by @justmarvewrites.bsky.social

29 October: Kevan Manwaring's "thrutopia", Thunder Road, is out on Golden Dark 24 October: C. Spook Tatham's It Came From the Pothole is self-published (cc @benjaminlangley.bsky.social 23 October: @justmarvewrites.bsky.social's Firstborn of the Sun is out through Penguin Michael Joseph

My copy of FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN by @justmarvewrites.bsky.social is on its way to my ready mailbox 👀🙌 Feeling like an kitty impatiently hitting the refresh button repeatedly...

Happiest of book birthdays to @justmarvewrites.bsky.social with the release of epic fantasy novel FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN! I am so glad this wonderful book, which is steeped in Yoruba culture, exists! And just look at this gorgeous @goldsborobooks.bsky.social special edition! 🤩

On 13 November, join me, @justmarvewrites.bsky.social , @stewarthotston.com and @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social at Waterstones Covent Garden for a discussion of religion in epic fantasy! Tickets now on sale! www.waterstones.com/events/kill-...

FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN is out October 23rd! I can’t wait! Preorder now!

Thank you! Preordered!

This looks amazing!!

Just got an e-mail from Waterstones that it'll be sent out soon... Haven't been this excited to read a book in ages ❤️❤️

You'll be hearing MY voice in MY book along with two very incredible women! It's giving dream come true. I love me a book but I live for words I hear and dream about as I close my eyes. FOTS comes to life in an entirely magical way and I cannot wait for you to listen ☀️🧡

I’ve preordered this. It’s coming in less than 2 weeks! 🤩

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Looking forward to this!

On 13th November I'll be joining @justmarvewrites.bsky.social , @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social and @willwiles.bsky.social to discuss religion and epic fantasy. Ticket bookings are due to go live soon on the Waterstones Covent Garden website, don’t miss out on this great event! #SFF #projecthanuman

WATERSTONES PREORDER CAMPAIGN! Eager readers, I have a special surprise for you! If you preorder FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN through @waterstones, we’ll send you some gifts☀️ Head to the form in my bio to share your proof of purchase🧡

IT’S LAUNCH TIME🎉 I’m delighted to announce I’ll celebrating the release of FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN at @waterstoneskensington. Chaired by the amazing Bea Fitzgerald (@chaosonolympus) we’ll be discussing all things FOTS. I hope to see you there! Head to the link in my bio to grab your ticket now!

@justmarvewrites.bsky.social is doing amazing work for the BFS 🙌

One month to publication ☀️🧡 #firstbornofthesun

In an unusual turn of events, my Goodreads reviews make me happy. They aren't all 5 stars but so many of them just GET IT. I had really wanted 10k adds before pub and having 10% of that put me down but the reviews brought me all the way back up! www.goodreads.com/book/show/20...

8 years ago today! *Insert all the screams* (Well yesterday... Aug 17) I published my first book, an indie thriller that would go on to change my life forever! Today I'm a Penguin Author but it all started from this moment nearly a decade ago now! ☀️🧡

In 15 mins, join me, @mhayinde.bsky.social @justmarvewrites.bsky.social and @aychao.com for the Hugo Awards panel Complex Characters in a Complex World! Plan to have fun!

Thank you so much to Seattle Worldcon and @justmarvewrites.bsky.social for putting together this fabulous panel! I enjoyed talking with her @aychao.com and @mhayinde.bsky.social so much. Secretly think we had the best audience and questions! (Top left to right is A.Y., M.H., Marve and me!)

Join me, @ay_chao, @mhayinde, and @rjacksonjoseph at worldcon tomorrow, we’ll be discussing what makes are beloved characters complex, how worldbuilding can shape their motivations, and how these things can enrich our storytelling⚔️ Head over to @seattle2025worldcon and follow the link in their bio

From draft to cover, check this blog post on how we got the iconic cover for Firstborn of the Sun. www.justmarve.org/post/judge-m...

🚨 MAP REVEAL 🚨 The day has come, I can finally show you all the amazing map of Oru! The kingdom of Oru is made up of six concentric circles. Each ring of Oru is special & different and as L'ọrẹ travels through all six rings she learns more about herself. Thanks so much to @myths.and.maps for this😍

Had the perfect day yesterday eating a Korean lunch, L'Eto cakes, then Russian food and vodka shots with @jaxsilvester.bsky.social @justmarvewrites.bsky.social and our friend Demet 💖 (I'm loving my new London life)

Dress code: Rich Aunty Vibes 🧡☀️

After a devastating battle, a reluctant rebel is forced to work with a dangerous enemy to save their world. In the mood for a book about found family, fighting technofascism, and second chances? There are 100 free copies of The King Must Die available on GR: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Another book finished 📚🙌 Really enjoyed this one! The setting and lore were such a refreshing change of pace from the typical fantasy fare Shout-out to @justmarvewrites.bsky.social for a wonderful fantasy adventure!

9. Firstborn of the Sun by Marvellous Michael Anson - ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) provided by NetGalley - Action aplenty, magic, tons of intrigue, and 4 unique POVs with complex character motivations, an extraordinary setting and satisfying twists leaving me eager to return to this world! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Extremely grand surroundings for the wonderful @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social today, where I got to talk worldbuilding with @justmarvewrites.bsky.social and @sarahshaffi.bsky.social

⚡New Story!⚡ 'Til Earth and Heaven Ring' is a historical piece in @strangehorizons.bsky.social Afrosurrealism special issue! Inspired by Robert Smalls' self-emancipation, this is a story about strangeness, risk, art, and of course, about freedom. strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fi...

This post is a month late because *life*...but I'm thrilled to share that EVERY VERSION OF YOU is out with Verve Books in print, e-book aaaand audio!!! My tender, haunting sci-fi baby about how to stay in love after mind-uploading into virtual reality (& other things)! Buy: geni.us/everyversion

Want to know how to create fully realised worlds? Join @mhayinde.bsky.social and @justmarvewrites.bsky.social at our event @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social. Tickets and information here: www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/future...

This is an absolutely astonishing - in a brilliant manner - way to publicise your novel! Marve, you look... *chef's kiss* 🔥🔥🔥

So freaking excited!!! 😆🎉🎉🎉

First Born of the Sun - October 23rd! 👀 #Fantasy #Octobooks #Octocon2025 #ReadingCommunity

Firstborn of the sun☀️

🚨 CAUTION 🚨 I don't have any publicity packages for authors that require money. This person is impersonating me! I have now stopped query packages. Anyone asking you for money in my name is absolutely not me.

Milua, the best one for me... I loved her guts and just how complex her character was. It was easy to empathize with her even if she was a threat to our protagonist... the perfect Antihero IMO #FOTS #WeWhoOwnTheSun @justmarvewrites.bsky.social

🧵/2 Btw if you want more info on FotS, be sure to check out the author's account, it comes out in October 23rd 2025 and you can swipe to the end to see the cover 😁🙌🏼