And to celebrate the publication of La Corte de los Cuchillos Rotos, here's my favourite ever review, as seen in Waterstones Gower Street. 'The Court of Broken Knives. Grimdark battle fantasy par excellence - like Joe Abercrombie meets Leonard Cohen in a particularly filthy public toilet'.

Tomorrow morning I'm heading off to Barcelona to unleash La Corte de los Cuchillos Rotos on the world as part of #festival42bcn . Marith in Spanish is a dream.

'this was an experience. I feel like I’ve read my way through a fever-dream. I am exhausted and fulfilled and happy'. Adrian Collins @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social reviews A SWORD OF GOLD AND RUIN www.grimdarkmagazine.com/review-a-swo...

Kill the Gods: Epic Fantasy and Religion. Alexandra Beaumont, Marvellous Michael Anson, Stew Hotson and Will Wiles in conversation. Waterstones Covent Garden, Thursday 17th November, 6pm.

I'm (slightly surprised to discover) I'm talking at Waterstones Covent Garden on Thursday 13th November alongside Alexandra Beaumont, Stew Hotson, Marvellous Michael Anson and WP Wiles. #books #fantasybooks #epicfantasy #grimdark #folkhorror #mythology

Y tendremos presentación y firma de “La corte de los cuchillos rotos” (su novela debut, 1ª de trilogía grimdark) en @gigamesh.com 🏛️📖 📆 Lunes 10 de noviembre - 18:30h @annasmithspark.bsky.social conversará con @toliol.bsky.social y @lallum35.bsky.social +42 📌 Librería Gigamesh. Calle Bailén, 8 🔪💥

¡Empieza la cuenta atrás para el #Festival42 en BCN! Tendremos nuestros autores @annasmithspark.bsky.social y @benaaronovitch.bsky.social en varios eventos a partir del 6/11. En el enlace tenéis todos los actos (y firmarán al acabar las charlas).😎 www.barcelona.cat/festival42/es

A SWORD OF BRONZE AND ASHES and A SWORD OF GOLD AND RUIN. Out now in stunning sprayed-edged hardback. #fantasy #epicfantasy #fantasybooks #myth #mythology #folkhorror #grimdark #books 📖📖📖🔥🔥🔥

🗡️ Apúntate a la PREVENTA de "La corte de los cuchillos rotos" con mapa de regalo y firmado por @annasmithspark.bsky.social 📜🪶 gigamesh.com/la-corte-de-... 🗺️ @ozeditorial.com

Hoy es… ¡DÍA DE PUBLICACIÓN! Ya podéis encontrar en librerías ‘La corte de los cuchillos rotos’, de @annasmithspark.bsky.social 🔪📚 ozeditorial.com/fantasia/136...

So close to being the first grimdark comedy horror epic fantasy gorefest to win a World Fantasy Award! Although it's lucky we didn't win, as Mike's part of the speech was an f-bomb. #grimdark #grimdarkfantasy #epicfantasy #fantasybooks 📖📖📖🔥🔥🔥😢

A Sword of Gold and Ruin, by @annasmithspark.bsky.social the sequel to one of my favourite fantasy books ever at this point. I can’t wait to read more of this Celtic fantasy which is bursting with its deep mythology.

En noviembre @ozeditorial.com , con un desprecio total por nuestras carteras, publicará por fin La noche de los cuchillos rotos de @annasmithspark.bsky.social y El Imperio del Silencio de Christopher Ruocchio, y es momento para recuperar mi análisis EXHAUSTIVO de ambas obras.

⚡️El lunes 10/11/2026 presentaré a @annasmithspark.bsky.social junto a la editora de @ozeditorial.com, @lallum35.bsky.social, a las 18:30 📆 ¿A quién veré por Giga? 🎥Si no podéis pasar lo emitimos en directo y queda en YouTube. Y ya podéis comprar el 📖✍🏼 firmado aquí: gigamesh.com/la-corte-de-... 🔪💥

I have a Meet the Author event as part of @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social on Thursday 30th at 7pm. I have some very nice art postcards and a couple of t-shirts to give away. And I will give a special reading from a top top secret new project I've been working on. Sign up at the con registration desk.

My quick YouTube review of EMPIRES OF DUST by @annasmithspark.bsky.social ! One of the best grimdark series out there! While not for the faint of heart, filled with nihilism & depravity, few authors write the compelling allure of the darkness like Smith Spark does. youtube.com/watch?v=ufUX...

@annasmithspark.bsky.social writes with a stunning, lyrical cadence that uplifts her grimdark fanatsy stories to the level of literary awesomeness. These are must reads for fans of literature.

A SWORD OF GOLD AND RUIN out now! My most beautifully written book yet.

Some wonderful, wonderful reviews for A SWORD OF GOLD AND RUIN, book two in The Making of This World Ruined and the sequel to the 'masterpiece' A SWORD OF BRONZE AND ASHES. 📖📖📖🔥🔥🔥#booksky #books #fantasybooks #epicfantasy

Panels, signings, a booklaunch... What I'm up to at WorldFantasyConvention 2025 in Brighton next week.

Me reading from A SWORD OF GOLD AND RUIN in the house Kanda builds at the beginning of A SWORD OF GOLD AND RUIN. Like a dream come true - thank you @butserancientfarm.co.uk

About to head off the @butserancientfarm.co.uk for #butserbookfest. Saturday, I'm running a pworkshop on using details of daily life and setting to enrich your world building. Sunday I'm talking about my own writing, in the very house that Kanda builds at the beginning of A Sword of Gold and Ruin.

I'll be @butserancientfarm.co.uk on Saturday 18 October as part of #butserbookfest , giving a practical workshop on using descriptions of daily life to build a richer, deeper and more magical fantasy or historical world. #fantasy #fantasybooks #fantasyfiction #historicalfiction #historicalfantasy

I'm going to be a Guest of Honour at the first ever NornCon in Belfast next May! Alongside @aptshadow.bsky.social no less!

My son can recite the Bladerunner tears in rain speech. My parenting work is complete.

Finished listening to this last night. Great addition to the @2000ad.bsky.social library. Written & read by @annasmithspark.bsky.social

Very excited to say that Empires of Dust is being published in Spanish by @ozeditorial.com , with LA CORTE DE LOS CUCHILLOS ROTOS out this autumn.

I'll be giving a workshop @butserancientfarm.co.uk on Sat 18 October as part of #butserbookfest . I'll take people through building a rich, magical, mythic but human world for a fantasy or historical novel or short story. 📖📖📖

Por si no seguís la cuenta de @bcnliteratura en IG, AYER han anunciado (en sus stories) unos cuantos NUEVOS invitados al #Festival42BCN como @franceshardinge.bsky.social (💖), @gradyhendrix.bsky.social, @annasmithspark.bsky.social, @amalelmohtar.com y @benaaronovitch.bsky.social🔥

Two weeks' from today, on Sunday 19th October, I'll be @butserancientfarm.co.uk for #butserbookfest , talking about writing fantasy and creating ancient mythic worlds. #books #fantasy #fantasyfiction #epicfantasy #historicalfiction

Does FANTASY need to be REALISTIC? 🗡️ In Ep. 174, guest @annasmithspark.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly discuss the role of realism in fantasy stories, and specifically battles and fights. Stream/download/watch Ep. 174: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/vYw7VAgkRGE?...

In two weeks' time, on Saturday 18th October, I'll be @butserancientfarm.co.uk for #butserbookfest , giving a workshop on building a magical, fantastical, yet tangibly human world. #books #fantasy #fantasyfiction #epicfantasy #historicalfiction 📖📖📖

ANALYZING/COPYING existing BATTLES 🛡️ In Ep. 174, guest @annasmithspark.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly talk about the importance of finding inspiration in real and fictional battles. Stream/download/watch Ep. 174: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/vYw7VAgkRGE?...

I'm going to be @butserancientfarm.co.uk for #butserbookfest on Sat 18 and Sun 19 October. On Sun 19, I'll be talking about writing fantasy and creating ancient worlds - in the house in chapter two of A Sword of Gold and Ruin. #fantasy #fantasybooks #epicfantasy #folklore #historicalfantasy

I'm going to @butserancientfarm.co.uk for #butserbookfest on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October.On Saturday 18th at 2.30, I'll be giving a workshop on fantasy world building - in a Saxon Mead Hall! #fantasy #fantasybooks #epicfantasy #folklore #historicalfantasy 📖📖🔥

Ep. 174 of @sffaddictspod.bsky.social is LIVE! Join @annasmithspark.bsky.social, my co-host Greta Kelly and I for our writing masterclass on HOW TO WRITE BATTLE SCENES, exploring battle scenes and combat from all angles. Stream/download/watch Ep. 174: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/vYw7VAgkRGE?si

Ep. 174 is LIVE! Join guest @annasmithspark.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly for their writing masterclass on HOW TO WRITE BATTLE SCENES, exploring battle scenes and combat from all angles. Stream/download/watch Ep. 174: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/vYw7VAgkRGE?...

'Just enjoy how the words are used ... A read that is very strongly recommended!' Simple but wonderful words from @runalongwomble.bsky.social about A SWORD OF GOLD AND RUIN. www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/9/...

Why are BATTLES so AWESOME? ⚔️ Ep. 174 airs tomorrow, with guest author @annasmithspark.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly discussing why fictional battles are amazing to read and write. Available Sept. 30 in audio/video: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtube.com/@FanFiAddict

GET READY FOR WAR! The latest @sffaddictspod.bsky.social writing masterclass with @annasmithspark.bsky.social is all about writing battles and fight scenes ⚔️ Check it out when it airs on Sept. 30

Finished A Sword of Gold And Ruin by @annasmithspark.bsky.social last night been a delight of a read - mythic fantasy, gorgeous prose and yet at heart also explores the complexity of family. A delight - review to come soon

Just don't tell my agent I said this.

NEW MASTERCLASS INCOMING! Ep. 174 airs on Tuesday, with guest @annasmithspark.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly gearing up for a writing masterclass on HOW TO WRITE BATTLE SCENES ⚔️ Available Sept. 30 in audio/video: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtube.com/@FanFiAddict

After my heroic attempts to be on every podcast everywhere, I'm now embarking on a quest to appear at every possibly in-person event. Kicking off this Saturday with a panel and reading at the INNSMOUTH LITERARY FESTIVAL, Bedford, a celebration of all things weird fiction. Tickets via link below.

JUDGE DREDD and POLITICAL ALLEGORY 🚨 In Ep. 173, @annasmithspark.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly discuss the (very timely) political allegories in Judge Dredd/2000 AD comics. Stream/download/watch Ep. 173: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/Z8IEdf6VQ50?...

The APPEAL of GRIMDARK FANTASY 💀 In Ep. 173, guest @annasmithspark.bsky.social tells co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly what appeals to her about dark fantasy/grimdark stories. Stream/download/watch Ep. 173: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/Z8IEdf6VQ50?...

The beautiful new sprayed edge limited edition of A SWORD OF BRONZE AND ASHES is also out now, with a new short story set in the glory days of Roven. The highest of high fantasy! Here's the opening scene. #books #fantasy #fantasybooks #epicfantasy youtu.be/3N1DMiD6-fE

I didn't know who the artist was until now - @tulalotay.bsky.social , this picture is so cool it hurts, and it was a privilege to write the story behind it.

Ep. 173 is LIVE! Join co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly as they chat with @annasmithspark.bsky.social about her two new novels A Sword of Gold & Ruin and Anderson vs. Death, grimdark, horror and much more. Stream/download/watch Ep. 173: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/Z8IEdf6VQ50?...