The Slab Press
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We publish quirkier sorts of books! Science Fiction. Horror. Fantasy.
https://theslab.press/
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!
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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!
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Mia Dalia
YouTube video by The Good Book Life
https://youtu.be/IC2N8p2nBxc?si=wIUQjYvK654y88S5
10 days ago
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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.
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The Slab Press
The Slab is an innovative publishing press, specialising in quirkier sorts of books, in particular short fiction anthologies. Established in 2023 by Donna Scott.
https://payhip.com/TheSlabPress
14 days ago
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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!
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The Good Book Life
Award-winning editor, comedian and devout bookworm Donna Scott talks about all things bookish. Expect enthusiasm and positivity!
https://www.youtube.com/@thegoodbooklife
14 days ago
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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 oneâŠ
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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 miniseries) in the 90s that had an oversized role in shaping my interests, and one of those was…
http://theslab.press/2026/05/09/interview-with-obsidian-author-addison-smith/
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Interview with Obsidian Author â 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 toâŠ
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Interview with Obsidian Author â 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 answer some questions about her writing. Your story in Obsidian explores the psychological toll of isolation in space. What initially drew you to that emotional landscape?
http://theslab.press/2026/05/09/interview-with-obsidian-author-aatiqa-mankani/
15 days ago
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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...
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Online launch â Obsidian
Join us for a day of space-fun on Saturday May 9th as we celebrate the online launch of Obsidian â an anthology of dark space fiction. Most of the action will be streamed via Facebook and YouâŠ
https://theslab.press/2026/05/07/online-launch-obsidian/
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Online launch â 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 andâŠ
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Online launch â 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 editor Donna Scott - join in the chat and keep your scores!
http://theslab.press/2026/05/07/online-launch-obsidian/
17 days ago
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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
about 1 month ago
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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
about 1 month ago
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Lauren (LJ) McMenemy
about 1 month ago
Career milestone achieved: One of my stories got referenced in a blog about trees in folk horror! Thanks
@stephellis.bsky.social
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@theslabpress.bsky.social
@wishusdonna.bsky.social
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Meet author Addison Smith, whose brilliant story "Flesh Soft as Memory" can be found in Obsidian. Pre-order details available here:
theslab.press/store/
about 1 month ago
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As Artemis rushes moonward, it's time to meet one more author from Obsidian. This time, CaolĂĄn 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/
about 2 months ago
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ICYMI we have a new open call for submissions. Window is way off in November, mind.
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Open Calls for Submission
The Space Heist Anthology Photo by Polina u2800 on Pexels.com Pyrite, to be published March 2027. The next anthology in the Minerals series will be Pyrite aka Foolâs Gold. Pyrite is a very spâŠ
https://theslab.press/calls-for-submission/
about 2 months ago
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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 usâŠ
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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 there! Online events will follow in which we will discuss the inspirations and intentions behind this anthology of dark space stories - watch this, er, space.
http://theslab.press/2026/03/26/iridescence-incoming/
about 2 months ago
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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/
2 months ago
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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
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2 months ago
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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/
2 months ago
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Interesting first go at Whatnot... I'm giving it another go on Thursday at 9pm. Join me then!
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2 months ago
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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...
2 months ago
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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 forâŠ
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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 the BSFA Awards, so if you are a member of either BSFA or Eastercon, you will be able to vote for it.
http://theslab.press/2026/03/07/obsidian-and-award-news/
3 months ago
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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.
3 months ago
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Just two days to go!
3 months ago
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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!
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3 months ago
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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.
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4 months ago
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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.
3 months ago
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In just over 3 weeks, The Slab will be here! Come join us!
4 months ago
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Rick Danforth
4 months ago
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? đ
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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)
4 months ago
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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...
4 months ago
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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/
5 months ago
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Still got some copies in stock if anyone needs a great book gift, but don't wait too long...
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5 months ago
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Lauren (LJ) McMenemy
5 months ago
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...
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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/
5 months ago
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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/
6 months ago
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A fantastic review of Hiding Under the Leaves from Stephanie Ellis in Horror Tree. I'm very happy with this. đ Featuring shout-outs for
@kevrooney.bsky.social
@laurenwrites.bsky.social
@ivorkhillauthor.bsky.social
Tom Wren and Matt Thompson!
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Epeolatry Book Review: Hiding Under the Leaves, ed. Donna Scott - The Horror Tree
Book Review: Hiding Under the Leaves, ed. Donna Scott from publisher The Slab Press. Released on November 3rd, 2025
https://horrortree.com/epeolatry-book-review-hiding-under-the-leaves-ed-donna-scott/?fbclid=IwY2xjawObCd1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWNGFZNlJySVFkZjB0THVmc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtI5y5XFCB7Af9GexQm2Yv8RkZkL6TsQMuWbTjYYu_rtNE_8A8LlzJPH7Kfd_aem_SEDmC97ccoUn9vz3fiCDmg
6 months ago
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Last chance to buy paperbacks online from Waterstones for Double/Triple stamps today. They sell The Slab Books too!
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Vivid Worlds by Donna Scott, Ana Sun | Waterstones
Buy Vivid Worlds by Donna Scott, Ana Sun from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over ÂŁ25.
https://www.waterstones.com/book/vivid-worlds/donna-scott/ana-sun/9781738426812
6 months ago
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Epiphany Ferrell
6 months ago
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!
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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
6 months ago
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New blog post with another call for submissions, World Fantasycon report and bargain ebook offer.
theslab.press/2025/11/24/w...
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World Fantasycon Report and Open Call News
World Fantasycon The Slab Press had a great time in Brighton earlier this month for World Fantasycon. The weather was extremely blustery, so we didnât much venture out of the hotel except to âŠ
https://theslab.press/2025/11/24/world-fantasycon-report-and-open-call-news/
6 months ago
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Liam Hogan
6 months ago
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
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Marisca Pichette (she/they)
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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. đ€đđŠ
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Sharing this for NewCon Press and our mutual editor.
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6 months ago
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Donna Scott
6 months ago
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.
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Glasgow SF Writers' Circle
6 months ago
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
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Store
Our books are available from all good bookshops, but you can also buy from The Slab Press here via our Publisher (UK&US), or direct from us where we have stock (UK only) Vivid Worlds UK ÂŁ12.99 âŠ
https://theslab.press/store/
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#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. đŠĄ
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7 months ago
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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!
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Hiding Under the Leaves - UK
Hiding Under the Leaves is an anthology of original folk horror short fiction, seeking beyond the boundaries of this fascinating sub-genre. From lonesome moors to dark woods, and the mysterious ocean ...
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7 months ago
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New submission call announcement!
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Open Calls for Submission
The Rock-Horror Anthology Screams and Wails, to be published November 2026, will be an anthology of horror short stories with music at their still-beating heart. Think cursed instruments; songs thaâŠ
https://theslab.press/calls-for-submission/
7 months ago
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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.
7 months ago
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E.M. Faulds / Beth or Taxes
7 months ago
#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.
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