Many congratulations to @rickandwrite.bsky.social whose story "One Step at a Time" from The Slab Press's anthology Vivid Worlds has been shortlisted for the BSFA Awards, Best Short Fiction.

Just two days to go!

If you have submitted a story for Obsidian, you will be hearing from us by Tuesday. This book is coming out like a whirlwind. Exciting stuff!

A first look at the cover for The Slab Press's dark space anthology Obsidian. The submission window is still open, but the sooner you submit, the better. theslab.press/calls-for-su...

Are you a member of @bsfa.bsky.social? Reminder, today, 19th Feb, is your last day to nominate. I'd really love you to consider Vivid Worlds for Best Collection and "One Step at a Time" by @rickandwrite.bsky.social and "Tractors in the Mist" by Cécile Cristofari.

In just over 3 weeks, The Slab will be here! Come join us!

This is my favourite story I had out last year. Not only is it longlisted alongside a great (and also longlisted) collection but it's now available for 99p! What's not to love? 😁

To celebrate the BSFA Award longlisting of Vivid Worlds, together with stories "One Step at a Time" by @rickandwrite.bsky.social and "Tractors in the Mist" by Cécile Cristofari the e-book is only 99p until 15th Feb via Payhip! payhip.com/b/LNWd2 (Price slashed on the other site too)

A first look at the cover for The Slab Press's dark space anthology Obsidian. The submission window is still open, but the sooner you submit, the better. theslab.press/calls-for-su...

It is Book Quote Wednesday and the word is 'tired'. This extract is from a story by CJ Hooper and is available in Vivid Worlds #BookQW #BookSky theslab.press/store/

Still got some copies in stock if anyone needs a great book gift, but don't wait too long...

Massive thanks to @sjtownend.bsky.social for reviewing this anthology and singling out my story as the reason for picking it up in the first place! Hiding Under the Leaves is still available from @theslabpress.bsky.social as a great Chrissy pressie for the folk horror fan in your life...

Book Quote Wednesday's word is 'blue' #BookQW Our latest anthology Hiding Under the Leaves is full of spooky reads, perfect for Christmas. Order from the usual places or check out more options at theslab.press/store/

We have a few copies of all our paperbacks in stock, so you can still order in time for Christmas. Last date for posting from our stocks is December 18th (UK only). US readers can order from our POD links, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble. E-books also available! theslab.press/store/

A fantastic review of Hiding Under the Leaves from Stephanie Ellis in Horror Tree. I'm very happy with this. 😀 Featuring shout-outs for @kevrooney.bsky.social @laurenwrites.bsky.social @ivorkhillauthor.bsky.social Tom Wren and Matt Thompson!

www.waterstones.com/book/vivid-w... Last chance to buy paperbacks online from Waterstones for Double/Triple stamps today. They sell The Slab Books too! www.waterstones.com/book/laughs-... www.waterstones.com/book/hiding-... www.waterstones.com/book/dark-ho...

A dark Old-Fashioned pairs well with dark magic and folk horror. Read my murdr-ballad inspired story Muddy Water here. This anthology is widely available, including Barnes & Noble! @theslabpress.bsky.social

Stories that need to be read. Featuring @singingtotigers.bsky.social @liamjhogan.bsky.social @davidcleden.bsky.social @coreyjwhite.com @rickandwrite.bsky.social @rosemaxwell.bsky.social and many more. payhip.com/b/LNWd2 Paperback also available from theslab.press

New blog post with another call for submissions, World Fantasycon report and bargain ebook offer. theslab.press/2025/11/24/w...

First up, books I'm in. (Anthologies full of other brilliant authors as well, so hush now!) @theslabpress.bsky.social "Hiding Under the Leaves", for folk horror: payhip.com/b/HNdvM @aanpress.bsky.social "Our Dust Earth" for dying planet Sci-fi aanpress.com/aanorder.htm...

Awards Eligibility Post: I published a novella, 12 stories, & 5 flash in 2025! Huge thanks to all the publishers, editors, readers, & reviewers who spent their time with my writing this year. 🖤🎈🦇

Sharing this for NewCon Press and our mutual editor.

Book Quote Wednesday's word is 'girl' #BookQW and this is an extract from a story by @laurenwrites.bsky.social in Hiding Under the Leaves.

Has our Ivor K. Hill got a tale for you! Hiding Under the Leaves (Slab Press) features 'The Crow Who Burned', folk horror about the "terrifying certainty of the mob". Get yours below: theslab.press/store/ www.amazon.co.uk/Hiding-Under... @ivorkhillauthor.bsky.social @theslabpress.bsky.social

#922 in Occult Suspense Rankings on Amazon. Yes we sell there but people have been finding alternative ways to purchase - including direct! Gets me out the house posting parcels. You pay the same price, you get it just as quick with a thank you card from me and I get some exercise. 🦡

UK readers - we understand our distributors are currently having trouble with getting our books ordered through independent book shops. P&P included direct from us via this link while stocks last! www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/...

New submission call announcement! theslab.press/calls-for-su...

Following on from our amazing launch it's our book birthday for Hiding Under the Leaves! Support your local independent bookstore by ordering ISBN: 9781738426867 Or buy from us direct! We can ship paperbacks from stock in the UK, and from the publisher on demand in UK & US.

#WorldFantasy book launches, @stewarthotston.com with novel Project Hanuman, talking with Peter F. Hamilton. @theslabpress.bsky.social launches Hiding Under the Leaves, reading by @laurenwrites.bsky.social with @wishusdonna.bsky.social watching on.

Time for a launch! Here’s editor Donna Scott of @theslabpress.bsky.social showing off Hiding Under the Leaves, which also happens to feature a story by yours truly 🥳

New Review - still need some horror then coming next week is this collection of folk horror I can recommend - Hiding Under The Leaves edited by @wishusdonna.bsky.social is out via @theslabpress.bsky.social www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/11...

#hidingundertheleaves Halloween folk horror book launch at #wfc2025 Brighton was fab! Cake, wine, readings (& in one case, singing!) &many books were sold &signed. Pleasure to meet Donna & Neil from @theslabpress.bsky.social, fellow authors, & all who came along! Cheers! 🎃 mybook.to/hidingundert...

We confused the lovely Johanna from Johanna Me My Dog and Books when we sent her a copy of Hiding Under the Leaves, so much did the "wild" cover look like something she would have picked up from Waterstones. youtu.be/2tJGh41wSj0?... Another big fan of Spooky Season! #BookSky

Preorders are OPEN for HIDING UNDER THE LEAVES @theslabpress.bsky.social 🍂 Including my flesh garden story, "Nature Morte" ⚰️

I’ve got a story in this one!

Day ticket booked & I’ll be at the @theslabpress.bsky.social launch of ‘Hiding Under The Leaves’ on Halloween 🎃 🍂 Look forward to seeing some of you there!

More places to pre-order this title coming soon. Meanwhile check out this #BookQW extract by @epiphanyferrell.bsky.social

It's Book Quote Wednesday and the word is STRONG. #BookQW #BookSky Hiding Under the Leaves is launching at World Fantasycon on Friday 31st October. Release date 3rd November. Pre-order now Amazon/Barnes and Noble: ISBN 9781738426867

📖🚀🦡🦴🦴🍂 - Book rocket badger bones leaves... What could it mean? What if I said it's at World Fantasycon on Friday at noon in the Balmoral panel room? Why, it is only the launch of Hiding Under the Leaves! Quite a few of the authors will be there. Readings, books, drinkies, nibbles. Come! 🍷

The latest blog post has just gone out to subscribers, and I've been tatting about with the shop for the rest of the afternoon. I hope you like it! theslab.press/store/

A worthy thread and I'll add a few. Make sure to support the small publishers!!! @theslabpress.bsky.social @neonhemlock.bsky.social @patrickswenson.bsky.social Tiny Fox Press: tinyfoxpress.com #BookSky 💙📚🪐 #books #sciencefiction #sf #smallpublishers

Almost bank holiday weekend and I'm even older. To celebrate, a Kindle Deal! Prices start today at £0.99/$0.99 and will be lower over the whole weekend - but the sooner you buy, the cheaper it will be! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F4S1BRX2 www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4S1BRX2

Book Quote Wednesday's word is 'turn' #BookQW Excerpt taken from "Oil and Water" by Holly Schofield, featured in Vivid Worlds from The Slab Press. theslab.press/store/