Backerkit is back up! For Trans Awareness Week, be aware of my crowdfund that features a trans girl POV and other queer characters! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...

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Happy release day to the third book in my Raiders of the Arcana series, Arrow of Fortune!! Find it everywhere in ebook, audiobook, paperback and hardcover of hit up jacquelynbenson.com/arrow-of-fortune to buy direct. I hope you all have such a good time with this one. Happy reading.

This little book was completely unintentional. Blame Padma Devi, who showed up at the end of Tomb of the Sun King and demanded that I write it. As in most things, she knew better than the rest of us what needed to happen. Hit it up everywhere or buy direct at jacquelynbenson.com/arrow-of-fortune.

Happy book birthday to @patricksamphire.bsky.social's snarky, funny, and exciting fantasy-mystery novella The Dead Man! You can read my review here: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

If I had a nickel for every action flick this year I expected to be a fun-but-gritty ride that was instead a vehicle for a massive found family vibe, reminding us we can't get through this alone, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's funny it's happened twice.

Predator: Badlands had no right o be as fun, enjoyable, and sometimes wholesome as it was. I am going to be singing its praises for a bit, that's for sure. I am locked in. The found family vibes are absolutely top-notch.

Pay what you want and grab a bundle of fantasy romance reads with strong female heroines from some of my favorite indie fantasy authors! Anything over $5 gets you three books or contribute $25 or more to unlock the batch of eleven titles. Check it out at storybundle.com/fantasy before December 4th.

Man, Star Wars: Visions has had some of the most fun and fresh Star Wars content I've enjoyed in ages. Andor was a masterpiece, but some of these episodes are just absolutely wonderful. It's amazing how some of these 20 min episodes have had me wanting entire seasons.

Since today is the crowdfund launch, but I've got hours to kill yet... 1 like = 1 lore drop from The Chosen One Con 😎

And a happy N7 day to all of you Mass Effect fans out there! You can pick two squaddies out of the entire series to roll with you; who are they gonna be? Gotta be my guy Garrus, and the bestest gal, Tali.

You know, the only thing that helps the sting of Halloween having come and gone is always the day that follows it: Discount Halloween Candy Day. 💀🍬🏷️ Celebrate (ir)responsibly, folks!

Not only do I feel this in my bones, but it pleases me to no end that Captain Amelia herself is on the right side of things.

We're celebrating Ace Pride Week with 15 indie books featuring major asexual characters or written by ace SFF authors! www.readindiefantasy.com/books-for-ac... (Don't forget to check out our LGBTQIA+ book collection for more or to submit your own ace book!)

I think it's important to give money to author support orgs that actively defend our interests. It's just solidarity. But solidarity is a contract. Author support orgs that violate solidarity by promoting AI do not get my money. So... IN A WAY, I guess AI is saving me money this year. Depressing.

Today is the 4th anniversary of The Thirteenth Hour, the first book in my Cruel Gods series. This book went on to become a SPFBO & BBNYA finalist AND Indie Ink award winner for best setting/wittiest character! To celebrate, I've put the ebook up for FREE for today only! 🥳 mybook.to/TheThirteent...

"Militant decency" is a concept I was taught by Pratchett. 📚💙🐉

We've got a big announcement to make! For the entire month of November, we're going to be hosting an event celebrating indie and self-published SFF authors that we're calling... A Month of Rain and Reads! But we'd like YOU to get involved! Find out more: www.readindiefantasy.com/announcing-a...

Team Asylum reviews our fifth #SPFBO Champion, QBA's own finalist, SMALL MIRACLES by Olivia Atwater. Reviews are from Arina, Drew, Rari, Timy, and Tru. #SPFBOCL #SPFBOreviews #TeamAsylum

I am wheezing with laughter. This feels like it should be a Jack Black song. www.reddit.com/r/funnyvideo...

Whether you're a Mennik Thorn fan or whether you've just been curious, I've got a new prequel novella, The Dead Man, coming out on November 18th this year. Pre-order now! books2read.com/thedeadman

Truly, the greatest danger in watching K-Pop Demon Hunters is that the music WILL remain in your head forever. And I'm okay with that.

It's my pleasure to help reveal the cover of The Chosen One Con, the first book in a new gaslamp duology, Lost in the Aether, written by @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com. Cover by James T. Egan (Bookfly Design). Full info: jamreads.com/reveals/cove... 💙📚

It's an Epic Sale of Beloved SFF to cheer your weekend up! 😄 All books free or 99 cents, including my own Sunbolt. 🔥 talesfromthecircle.com/epicsale2025...

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...

The EPIC SALE OF BELOVED SFF is live. It features over 100 beloved SFF books including BestGhost! "A tight, immersive, spooky ghost story. " ~Alan K. Dell 🔗⬇️ Be sure to check out the FanFiFam’s books and so many more

The Beloved SFF Sale begins! Grab dozens of great books, that have all been highly recommended! My novella, "A Matter of Execution" was one of them! Give the goblin airship captain and this heist a try for 0.99$ ! talesfromthecircle.com/epicsale2025... #BookSky #indiebooks #indieauthors

The Beloved SFF Sale is on! 🥳 So many books here, and all of them have been loved and recommended by someone. I'm really happy to have 3 of my books included 😁: Fortune's Fool 🦾 Dragonmeat 🐉 Smuggler's Fortune 💰 talesfromthecircle.com/epicsale2025... 💙🪐📚 #BookSky #indiebooks #indieauthors

Folks: we received the latest dummy copy of the special edition of "Echoes of the Imperium" and it is absolutely flipping stunning. Look at it. LOOK AT IT! Absolutely living for those endpapers ❤️ I can't wait to hold the final copy in my hands. I long to see the map and character art!

Can't get a lovelier review for the prequel novella! ❤️

Today's second spotlight wants your attention for two excellent novellas. Quick reads to enjoy on a Friday evening. These are Nils' picks: www.readindiefantasy.com/self-publish... #SPAAW #SelfPublishedAuthorsAppreciationWeek Featuring @timwolffauthor.bsky.social

Interior artwork + endpaper design I made for Olivia Atwater's book THE WITCHWOOD KNOT🩷

As much as I wrote this for survivors, I'll be honest: this is a book I would love cishet men to read because truly, from the bottom of my heart, I want them to be as fucking terrified of women's rage as we're raised to be of them.

Just finished tearing my way through @dapperdinobot.bsky.social's "The Cataphract Oath" today. Was an absolute blast from start to finish! To any of you who enjoyed reading my novella, you will absolutely devour this book—I highly recommend it! www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Here's our second LGBTQ+ spotlight for Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week with picks from Nils: www.readindiefantasy.com/self-publish... #SPAAW #SelfPublishedAuthorsAppreciationWeek

Well. I never knew I needed these things combined, but here we are: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwJ8...

This week is Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week and we'll be posting a series of spotlights over SFF genres and book types for the week! Check out Tru's picks for the fantasy category: www.readindiefantasy.com/self-publish... #SPAAW #SelfPublishedAuthorsAppreciationWeek

For just 4 more days, you can grab the audiobooks of my Regeny fantasy rom-com Claws & Contrivances and my spooky-cozy rom-com Good Neighbors (both narrated beautifully by @emmanewman.bsky.social) for just $5 apiece, along with other fabulous fantasy audiooboks! books.bookfunnel.com/buydirectaud...

Today is Non-Binary People's Day, so to celebrate, here are 15 SFF books by non-binary indie authors! #NonBinaryAwarenessWeek 💛🤍💜🖤 www.readindiefantasy.com/non-binary-i...

I've been unemployed for two years now, applying to every job I see (animation and just regular part time anything) and have had no luck. I'm currently going through a massive upheaval in my life; the best way to support me rn is either donations thru my kofi or sharing my reel ko-fi.com/tehflood

@oliviaatwater.com I wish to register a complaint. I'm reading while walking down the street and your book just made me laugh out loud, in public, which is unacceptable.

Good morning, folks! The "Echoes of the Imperium" (narrated by yours truly) will be on sale at 4.99$ until July 21st—but there's more! The ship's hold is full to bursting with other great audiobooks at 5$ or less, so come take a gander! books.bookfunnel.com/buydirectaud...

I don't know why I've fallen back down the Gundam SEED/Destiny rabbithole again, but it's so much more enjoyable this time around skipping all the teenage drama for everything La Flaga/Murrue Ramius. Everything about those two being together gives me life, I tell you.

This week in #steampunk: “Nautilus” is a hit for AMC; Nikola Tesla Day celebrations; Scenes from Sacramento Time Travelers’ Ball; New Prof. Elemental album; Lee Presson waxes romantic; Steampunk ballet; Weekend preview. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Today I review THE ART OF A LIE, a standalone historical fiction novel by Laura Shepherd-Robinson. Out tomorrow by Mantle! "The Art of a Lie is just another delightful masterpiece that deserves all the praise it can get." #BookReview

@oliviaatwater.com: I'm trying to figure out what to do next for tomorrow's tabletop session. I have thoughts, but not sure how to get from X to Y. Me, casually: Have you considered *insert nightmare fuel here* Olivia: Ohmygodyesssssss. Do you have a creepy playlist fo— Me: Nope, but on it.

The wait is over! ✨ Debts of Fire by Intisar Khanani is #NowAvailable! Dive into the next thrilling chapter of The Sunbolt Chronicles—magic, rebellion, and a phoenix await. 🔥📚 #NowAvailable #DebtsOfFire #FantasyRelease #SnowyWingsPub

Check out this one, folks!!! 📚💙

We've caught up on submissions and hit 176 books! Help us reach 200!

Get your copies of my Raiders of the Arcana books hand-signed *and* help support the author when you bυy direct from jacquelynbenson.com. And right now, it's the only place you can preorder physical copies of Arrow of Fortune. (Regular retailer preorders are coming in September.)