Link to nominate here! indiestorygeek.com/nominate/7/9... 💝

I’ve often stressed that Manzakar (and the Slave-Soldier Series) is not a romance. That’s true, but the romantic subplots are (in my humble opinion 😂) totally worth it. These two have my heart. 🏹 🩷💜💙 Amazing artwork by @magemance.bsky.social #epicfantasyseries #manzakar #bisexualrep #lgbtq

💙📚🌈 #mmromance

You know what happens to even the kindest, most pure-hearted people if you beat them up enough? They fucking fight back.

My NYT op-ed this morning I’m a Genocide Scholar. I Know It When I See It. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/15/o...

I have a new interview up in author @omersarae.bsky.social's Recipes for Writing! Find out which three modern things I'd want if I were trapped in a medieval ballad 🦊!

Manzakar, by @fictionchick.bsky.social, is a great epic fantasy story that is not afraid to portray the crudest aspects of war and violence, showing how sometimes injustice leads to radicalization as the answer, but still having space for hope. Full thoughts: jamreads.com/reviews/manz... 💙📚

The ebook is just 99 cents through 5/29! #bookdeals #booksky #ebooksale #fantasybooks #kindleunlimited #manzakar 🏹⚔️ www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNG44R7X

I was so excited to talk to @herberthistory.bsky.social on his awesome Historians at the Movies podcast! We talked about being ex-Floridians and ex-academics--oh, and also about Robin Hood! 🦊

Imagine me trying to play it cool when I walked in to do a signing and found my book on this table! 👀🤯

How to Have a Killer Time in D.C. by Sam Lumley Unstoppable You by Chelsea M. Cameron The Case of the Tortured Souls by Travis E Holley Manzakar by R. Laham Awakened by A.E. Osworth The Lilac People by Milo Todd

ROBIN HOOD IS FINALLY HERE! 🦊🏹 It's publication day for THE TRAITOR OF SHERWOOD FOREST! If you're ready for a dark, twisty version of the Robin Hood legend, rich with medieval history and told through a woman's eyes, today is the day! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739965...

It's here! books2read.com/u/mZ6M0p #BookSky #newbooks #fantasybooks #fantasyreads

As today was the release day of Manzakar, @fictionchick.bsky.social took the time to put a piece of the inspiration behind her debut novel: jamreads.com/articles/wha... 💙📚

Manzakar's MMC, Tikran, rendered by the amazingly talented (and unbelievably kind) @nathanparkart #booksky #characterart #fantasyreads #fantasybooks #characterdesign

Every novelist dreams of seeing their book on a Barnes & Noble shelf. But that road starts with the preorders, I need to make more preorder headway with B&N BEFORE April 1st or BLOOD SLAVES won’t ever see their shelves. Learn more about it on my latest Substack post: substack.com/@markusredmo...

With the musk rat app actively falling apart, I want to be more active here. So, hi!! 👋🏽 ICYMI, my debut, THE DIVIDE THAT BINDS US, releases 5.16.25! 🐉

Brown queer people overthrow a fascist ruler and stop a genocide. Hey there, #booksky! My debut epic fantasy, MANZAKAR, comes out April 29, and I'm looking for early reviewers. DM me if interested. #BIPOC #queerfantasy #fantasybooks #indiebooks #diversebooks #epicfantasy

I have a little bit of happy book news! The Traitor of Sherwood Forest received a ⭐ starred review ⭐ from Library Journal! www.libraryjournal.com/review/the-t...

Worth reiterating: this is bad for readers, authors, libraries, and universities. Books are already priced higher in Canada because of the exchange rate - this would put them out of reach for a lot of people.

Being an author is HARD. Pun intended. #writing #writers #2025debuts #writinglife #writerslife #epicfantasy

Too bad Uvalde Elementary didn’t sell Teslas.

5 ways to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth (cause the fed govt doesn’t run your house) 1. Find out what Sojourner Truth REALLY said 2. Buy a Black horror, scifi or fantasy book 3. Listen to “Naima” by John Coltrane 4. Send the victims of the LA fires in Altadena a few coins 5. Get a library card

If you find yourself reconsidering where to buy your books in light of Target ending DEI, don't forget your local independent bookstores! I'll happily spend a bit more, and wait a little longer for my pre-ordera #booksky #target

Every disaster movie starts with scientists being ignored. Good thing we’re not doing that.

So, am I the only one who ABSOLUTELY freaks out when a video / Tiktok / Insta Reel starts auto playing with volume? I 100% avoid social media because of this. Is this a thing? Or should I see a therapist?

Inspiration for Manzakar came from a blend of Middle Eastern and Central Asian culture and history, but also A LOT is drawn from video games… #dragonage #princeofpersia #bookstagrams #epicfantasy #fantasyreads #fantasynovels #queerfantasybooks #LGBTQ #BIPOC

Let’s celebrate trans books! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Please comment a book with a trans or non-binary MC that you think more people should read. I’ll start! A YA coming of age love story between a neurodivergent non-binary writer and their transmasc former best friend, with an all Black cast. #booksky #queerbooksky

The wandering Bard #Lackadaisy #Lackadaisycats #LackadaisyRocky #Rockyrickaby #Lackadaisyfanart #Medieval #Bard #Fantasy #Semirealism

Just a reminder! Get your library cards and build your personal libraries! 💙 #booksky #resist

If you enjoy your fantasy on the dark side, please give my novel “The Traitor’s Hand,” a shot. It’s got cosmic horror, magic systems, multiple character perspectives and a variety of themes like war, forbidden magic and the burden of rule. Available now on Amazon or directly through me! #booksky

If you need a how-to…

This is going to sound corny as fuck but I am awfully grateful for this website this week.

#StayStrong You have allies.

Brown queer people overthrow a fascist ruler and stop a genocide. Hey there, #booksky! My debut epic fantasy, MANZAKAR, comes out April 29, and I'm looking for early reviewers. DM me if interested. #BIPOC #queerfantasy #fantasybooks #indiebooks #diversebooks #epicfantasy

Dearest writers, Updated submissions info! We plan to open Jan 22-29 22-25 to works by BIPOC authors 26-29 open to all Short fic! Flash fic! Poetry! Please check guidelines; apologies for any confusion. We are eager to see your words! psychopomp.com/fantasy-maga... - A

I have a big ask. My 9yo son is autistic and he’s been raising a betta fish he named Kevin. Yesterday He asked if he could “share a photo of Kevin with the whole world“. I don’t know if this will work, but a dad’s gotta try. Like and share if that’s your thing. Kevin says hi! 🐟👋

Wanna review an Advanced Readers Copy of Manzakar? fictionchick.com/join-my-arc-... #fantasybooks #2025debuts #2025reads #fantasy #booklovers #books #bookstagrams #epicfantasy #fantasyreads #fantasynovels #queerfantasybooks #LGBTQ #BIPOC #arcreader #arcreaderswanted

I can honestly say, these books I read as a kid shaped who I am. What books impacted a young you when you were growing up? #favoritebooks #booklovers #bookworm #2025reads #readers

I remember seeing something similar and had a similar conversation in my book club about this! I found an article about it www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... I've definitely seen like Welsh names or similar sounding Celtic names just used because it 'sounded cool' and it's like my dude. Please D:

Admittedly, my tastes are VERY broad. But there are just a few books that made a lasting impact on me. Have you read these?? #favoritebooks #booklovers #bookworm #2025reads

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 1. #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #BookChallenge

"What sane person could live in this world and not be crazy?" — Ursula K. Le Guin #quote #booksky #writing #literature #leguin #wisdom #novel #thelatheofheaven

Preorder MANZAKAR now! www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNG44R7X #epicfantasy #2025release #books #fantasy

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