How exciting is this?! Congratulations to all, in particular @laurenwrites.bsky.social whose story "No one Know the Old Ways Anymore and it Will be the End of Everything" from Hiding Under the Leaves is among these excellent shortlistees!

Have you caught up with The Good Book Life yet? Catch this interview with author Mia Dalia on the channel, and more. We're new so we need subscribers! youtu.be/IC2N8p2nBxc?...

In more news, we have added the ebook and Kindle of Obsidian to our Payhip store. You can of course still find the Kindle on Amazon, and it's also available through Kindle unlimited. payhip.com/TheSlabPress

All yesterday's launch videos are online at The Good Book Life YouTube channel (see Videos and Live) www.youtube.com/@thegoodbook... What a fun day!

Interview with Obsidian author, Addison Smith Your contribution to Obsidian blends cosmic scale with intimate human vulnerability. What sparked the initial idea? While everything in this story is an original work, I very much consider it a fanfic. There was a string of Sam Neill movies (and one…

Interview with Obsidian Author – Aatiqa Mankani To celebrate the launch of Obsidian, we have a mix of events happening today, Saturday 9th May, from video interview premieres, live Q&As, a space quiz and more... Author of novella Destination: Opportunity - Aatiqa Mankani - has kindly agreed to…

I'm having an Online Book Launch this Saturday! Lots of fun things going on, but two live events I would love an audience for. A quiz at 2pm and an author Q&A at 7pm GMT. Please spread the word! theslab.press/2026/05/07/o...

Online launch – Obsidian Join us for a day of space-fun on Saturday May 9th as we celebrate the online launch of Obsidian - an anthology of dark space fiction. Most of the action will be streamed via Facebook and YouTube. We begin the fun at 2pm for a live space-lit-themed quiz with comedian and…

It's Earth Day! So treat yourself to a magic collection of science fiction that celebrates the natural world, including BSFA-Award-shortlisted "One Step at a Time" by @rickandwrite.bsky.social 99p from Payhip: payhip.com/b/LNWd2

People of #Cirencester who love #books! In one month's time The Slab Press will be one of many traders bringing their wares to your town. Pop the date in your diary! #booksky

Career milestone achieved: One of my stories got referenced in a blog about trees in folk horror! Thanks @stephellis.bsky.social 😎 cc @theslabpress.bsky.social @wishusdonna.bsky.social

Meet author Addison Smith, whose brilliant story "Flesh Soft as Memory" can be found in Obsidian. Pre-order details available here: theslab.press/store/

As Artemis rushes moonward, it's time to meet one more author from Obsidian. This time, Caolán Mac an Aircinn, who also had a story in Vivid Worlds. Live launch tomorrow at 7.30pm in Sussex, Hilton Metropole, Birmingham as part of Iridescence Eastercon. Pre-order details here: theslab.press/store/

ICYMI we have a new open call for submissions. Window is way off in November, mind. theslab.press/calls-for-su...

Iridescence Incoming A week tomorrow, The Slab Press will be winging its way to Birmingham for Eastercon where we will be selling books all weekend in the Dealers' Room. In addition, we have a live launch event for Obsidian, shared with Guardbridge Books on Friday at 7.30 pm in Sussex. Do join us…

Meet Obsidian author Mia Dalia, whose novelette "Contingency Protocol" about the ill-fated crew of the Prometheus 4, whose terraforming mission to Mars goes disturbingly awry, is in the dark space anthology. daliaverse.wixsite.com/author Pre-order details here: theslab.press/store/

Meet Elana Gomel whose novelette City of Voices is being published in the Obsidian anthology, exploring dark stories from the depths of space. www.citiesoflightanddarkness.com theslab.press/store/

Not long until Obsidian is out! April 30th! For readers who prefer their space fiction unsettling, introspective, and brutal. Pre-order on Kindle around the world, or in the UK in Paperback from The Slab Press. theslab.press/store/

Interesting first go at Whatnot... I'm giving it another go on Thursday at 9pm. Join me then! www.whatnot.com/live/f0fff34...

I'm trying something a bit unusual tomorrow... I'm doing my first 'show' on Whatnot! There will be some buy now options for The Slab Press books, and a few preloved bargains for auction too. Join me Monday 16th at 3pm here! www.whatnot.com/live/23d0ff1...

Obsidian and Award News Hello everyone Long time, no post, but I am very excited to share some very exciting news with you. First of all, huge congratulations to Rick Danforth, whose short story "One Step at a Time" from The Slab Press's solarpunk anthology Vivid Worlds has been shortlisted for…

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.