Looking for a "fantasy, but set in the future" kinda book? Check out The Magic Circle! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The pacing was spot-on, and the last chapters—Wow!" "...a fun, action packed adventure that mixes science and magic in a way that absolutely sucks you in." Link: relinks.me/B09XJBQMRK #scifi #BookSky

I keep seeing stuff about people being raptored, or just "the raptor," and I wondered if Jurassic Park was making another film before I realised I'd just misread it...

You’re much closer to becoming disabled or homeless than you are to becoming rich and wealthy. It’s not a moral failing. It’s not something you can “try harder” your way out of. We need robust social supports & safety nets to ensure everyone is properly cared for.

Just encountered a fake captcha on a site so uh, watch out, if you "fail" a captcha and it tells you to press windows plus r and then ctrl plus v that's some shady shit that's gonna run something on your computer so don't do that. Be aware that's a thing that exists to try and trick you.

blondebrainpowered:Sister Mary Kenneth Keller, first woman to earn a doctorate in computer science in the United States, 1965. via https://queenoliviastredfern.tumblr.com/post/794829116937502720

When a hacker uses an illegal AI construct for revenge, just how far will he go? Read the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #scifi short story described as: "...bloody brilliant..." "The plot was tight and immersive, and it absolutely stuck the ending." "...vivid and enjoyable." Link: www.linktr.ee/bryerson #booksky

Yeah man we should really fight back by staying on X

Bit random, but whilst tidying up we found this. Seems to be an information tool regarding NATO countries made in 1970. You turn the right wheel to see a country's flag and number, then the left wheel to find the matching number and see the relevant information. #history

With 10 days left of #SciFiSeptember it begins to blend with spooky season, an overlap into which my cosmic horror sci-fi, THE GOD SUN, fits perfectly. Nameless horrors inhabit the ultimate unknown. Preparation counts for nothing when the possibilities are infinite. 📢📚🪐 🔗👇 if you dare 1/2

Decades after nuclear war, magic returns. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The pacing was spot-on, and the last chapters—Wow!" "I’d highly recommend this one for anyone craving a fun, action packed adventure that mixes science and magic in a way that absolutely sucks you in." Link: relinks.me/B09XJBQMRK #scifi 💙📚

I loved this book. Think Star Trek without humans, and you've got some idea just how cool it is.

I get why banks use an online payment protection system, but the Santander one bugs me. You go to pay, you load up the bank app, say several times that yes, you want to pay, then go back to the website to find your phone has refreshed itself and cancelled the transaction.

How about a new series for #SciFiSeptember? Follow James Fowler, a survivor from the disastrous first mission to Mars as he navigates a world reeling from discoveries that will forever change the course of human history. THE AUGMENT SAGA books2read.com/alankdell alankdell.itch.io 📢📚🪐 | 💙📚 | #SFF

📝 400+ pages 🥀 urban fantasy 🌃 set in washington state 🔥 slow burn 🤍 romance and angst 🗡️ demons and vampires 📕 first in a duology 🔖 universal link: mybook.to/D3rL5 💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/the-wish-and... 📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...

Time for a new #BookReview! Today I have Origins: The Hacker, the second of two short story prequels to The Magic Circle by @barryryerson.bsky.social. This one was excellent, thoroughly engaging and really dark. I loved it! www.alankdell.co.uk/...#BookReview! 💙📚🪐 | #SFF |📢📚 | 🤏📚

SCAM ALERT: If by chance you get contacted by a group advertising themselves as the “Crazy Old Bats Book Club” who would like to charge you for reading your book in their book club, and who claim I am one of the Satisfied Authors, and furthermore give you an email address for me—it’s not me.

How to spread the word about your favorite author: ⚬ Write a review! ⚬ Recommend their books to your friends! ⚬ Make a TikTok eating their books! ⚬ Organize a book club that definitely isn’t a cult! ⚬ Start a conspiracy theory about them! Are they a Bigfoot? Let’s steal their DNA and find out!

you don’t understand bro, if we didn’t lie, no one would buy our product 😩

Hey Folks! I'll be doing an in person thing next month. If you're in Manchester come along. It's sure to be an informative evening. 😁👍

Hey, I know books are expensive and money is tight right now. But if there's a brand new book you really wanna read — including my own Lessons in Magic and Disaster — you can help get the book into way more hands by requesting it from your local library! It's easy! Check your library's website.

Seems the right time to remind everyone I write "woke" space fantasy. Treasure Planet vibes, space crocodiles and mental health struggles is the carrying theme. Consider buying direct from my website, you get art cards, bookmarks and a Barry cat sticker included for free!

New #BookReview! Today on the blog, I have Origins: The Secret Agent, one of two really enjoyable short stories that serve as prequels to The Magic Circle by @barryryerson.bsky.social. www.alankdell.co.uk/...#BookReview! 💙📚🪐 | #SFF | 📢📚 | 🤏📚

My books are available on seven different platforms. On three of them I have never sold anything (on another one, just one). It'd be so nice if more people bought my books. They're good books, I put a lot of effort in them. What I'm no good at is marketing, but sadly there is no one else.

This is a great post that shows how much algorithms play a part in designing and manipulating our view of celebrities, politicians, and world events. Just because you see X about someone doesn't mean Y exists; it might just mean you're never been shown Y.

Yet more proof that cats have never given two hoots about what us humans try to do.

We've realised that, in the UK, it's pointless to save money. My uncle saved, barely spending a penny on himself if he didn't have to. Now, as he's old and his body is failing him, he looks set to lose nearly all of it on nursing home care as gvt won't help until his assets <£23K, incl his home.

Beautiful view of Trondheim, Norway. Because it's good to step away from the hate machine for a bit.

Just noticed some kind soul has been reading The Magic Circle on Kindle Unlimited. To whoever you are: May your Kindle never run out of charge, may you always find time for one more chapter, and may you never be spoken to when you're clearly reading.

Hey, websites! Just a quick word in your shell-like. If you put up an immediate pop up that says I have to either pay or agree to all your cookies, then that shows me the value of those cookies and that, actually, you ought to be paying me. Otherwise, I'm pressing back like:

I wanted to take a moment to every creative out there, be your musician, writer, artist, or other. Thank you. It isn't easy. Most aren't making a living off what they create. You struggle to have a life outside of your passion, but you do so. You are an inspiration to the rest of us. Keep going.

I do love a bit of DnD. I've even DM'd quite a few games, but the combination of my ME and a gaming group being limited to my wife and kids (who like it, but only a bit) means I hardly get to play at all these days. Which is probably one reason why I'm adoring Baldur's Gate 3 right now.

‘Booty’ and ‘butt’ are synonyms. ‘Call’ and ‘dial’ are synonyms. But, a ‘booty call’ and a ‘butt dial’ are VERY different things.

A spy on his first mission to find a girl who, like him, has magical powers and persuade her to join forces. Or kill her if she refuses. When nuclear bombs detonate, when magical powers mix with guns, and when he keeps making mistakes, will he ever succeed? Link: www.linktr.ee/bryerson #scifi 💙📚

Decades after nuclear war, magic returns. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The pacing was spot-on, and the last chapters—Wow!" "I’d highly recommend this one for anyone craving a fun, action packed adventure that mixes science and magic in a way that absolutely sucks you in." Link: relinks.me/B09XJBQMRK #scifi 💙📚

The shock discovery of a derelict alien warship on Mars spells disaster for the first crewed expedition, changing CMDR James Fowler's life forever, and forms the catalyst for humanity's journey to the stars. FROM THE GRAVE OF THE GODS books2read.com/ftgotg alankdell.itch.io/ft... 📢📚🪐 #SFF

After warning its makers of the return of a long-forgotten foe, an ancient satellite consciousness embarks on a galactic adventure when it is downloaded by the plucky crew of the imperial flagship. THE RE-EMERGENCE books2read.com/the-r... alankdell.itch.io/th... 📢📚🪐 | #SFF | 🤏📚

I have the honour of sharing the incredible cover for @mattfalcon.bsky.social epic fantasy debut! Tethered to Darkness is the first book in the Veil of Sands series and is a story about betrayals and the fight for the truth in a land where even hope casts a shadow. Out December 1st!

Decades after nuclear war, magic returns. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The pacing was spot-on, and the last chapters—Wow!" "I’d highly recommend this one for anyone craving a fun, action packed adventure that mixes science and magic in a way that absolutely sucks you in." Link: relinks.me/B09XJBQMRK #scifi 💙📚

Such a hilariously bad scam attempt here. I mean, as if anyone would hand out personal details to this? 😂😂😂😂

This is my new funnest fact. Love it!

Been playing Ticket To Ride with wife, kids, and father in law. Fun evening's game, and my eldest told me to tell you all that she was blue, thrashed us all, and she loves pasta. #boardgames

Been looking at flights for a short holiday later this year, and was hacked off at British Airways. It's one thing to charge extra to allow you to book a seat, but to then charge you extra on top per seat no matter which you choose is just downright rude. Would've added £200 for 4 of us return.

Amazing #booksky

There's a quote, isn't there, about scientists (aka tech bros) pondering so much about if they could, they never stopped to ask if they should? Because this definitely falls into the, "Hell no, that should never be a thing that happens!" category.

O. M. G. Just started Baldur's Gate 3 and it's already hands down one of the best games I've played.

KDP has officially changed its guidelines about ebooks. You now can have an ebook in KU and in public libraries. kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/t...

Noticed Baldur's Gate 3 was on offer, so finally got it. How much of a timesink have I let myself in for?

So hi #HorrorWritersChat I be Eryn, I write mainly psychological horror and I live in Germany. My historical doppelganger would be Plath: because we are both obsessed with existential dread and the inevitability of decay :D

The Magic Circle is set on Earth roughly a century from now, but one that's had forty years recovering from a short but terrifying global nuclear war. It seems bigger, though, as world superpowers recovered and developed in different ways and are forbidden to contact each other. #ScifiSeptember

Oh sweet, with a new 5-star on From the Grave of the Gods, I've now hit 80 total ratings on Goodreads! 🥳 📢📚🪐 #Booksky #SFF