Me: I have an idea I want to explore, but also don't want to spend a shitload of time on it because it would flop like everything else I try to do, due to low reach/audience. And because I suck at networking in general. Also me: *starts drawing up plans anyway* 🤦🏻

Spring break is coming up in early April, and I'm planning a short trip to Vienna. I could pretend I'm going for the culture, but we all know I'm going for the fluffy pandas in their zoo. AT LAST.

Bjørn's pick this week for #MusicMonday is Invisible Light by Scissor Sisters feat. Sir Ian McKellen. queensbookasylum.com/2026/02/23/m...

LOL. I thought the radiator was making weird noises. Turns out it's the rain hitting the windows 🤦🏻

How the fuck is it the end of February already?! I so do not feel like prepping a newsletter, and yet, time demands me to do just that. Rude. But I mean, you could make me feel better about it by signing up. Just saying. And remember, February is my birth month. In case you needed extra incentive.

The fuck? I was 100% sure I already had Dig Two Graves, the (so far) last Daniel Faust book by @craigschaeferbooks.com sitting on my Kindle. Turns out, I was wrong. I atoned for my sins by buying it, so I can FINALLY catch up with the series. Took me a few years, but the time has come, at last!

When you want to cheer yourself up, but you have no idea what would cheer you up, so you are just sitting in an endless cycle of misery. #mood Shopping usually helps, and I'd like to get some new clothes, but I don't feel like going out after work, and meh. This is just that kind of week *sigh*

Today I review DROP DOWN DEAD, the fifth book in the DI Simon Wise crime thriller series by Michael Dylan. "I'm still super invested in the DI Simon Wise series, and Drop Down Dead is another great addition to it." #BookReview #DISimonWise #BookSky 💙📚

Me book review by GNOH Today!

I've been reminded that I haven't been nearly annoying enough with promoting my new book, so...RATS! It's a story of friendship! And love! And forgiveness! And kinky rat-girls! But mostly friendship! There's also an utterly horrifying kaiju in it! I'm very bad at promo! www.amazon.com/dp/B0GMJSLDW7

Look, I'm not saying I was jumping like an idiot when I got invited to read @dvbishop.com's upcoming new book, but you can't prove I did anyway. Now I just need to figure out who to bribe to approve for Mortedant's Peril by @rjbarker.bsky.social and then I'd be happy for the year reading-wise.

@bjornlarssen.com's pick this week for #MusicMonday is Que mon cœur lâche by Myléne Farmer. queensbookasylum.com/2026/02/16/m...

Oho, it looks like the Waterstones link for my book launch event on 16th April in Glasgow with @rtorrubia.com and @caileansteed.bsky.social has gone live. All of a sudden the launch date for FIRST MAGE ON THE MOON seems scarily close!

It's my birthday, hurrah! For my birthday I'd really love as many shares on this post as we can make happen! Hi, I'm AK, and I write exceedingly queer books! Feel free to ask me about them! ravenswordpress.com

A year ago, I didn't have a single board game (if we don't count some old childhood ones). I bought my first one in May. And this is where we are at now (15, there is one hidden). I might have a teeny tiny problem...

We at the Asylum are excited to host the cover reveal for Shannon Knight's upcoming new horror novel, CATAMORPHOSIS! The expected publication is in 2026. #CoverReveal #ComingSoon

My pick this week for #MusicMonday is Let Me Be Myself by 3 Doors Down. It should be Bjorn's turn, and this shouldn't be the song I picked this month, but given the sad news over the weekend, it felt like the right thing to do. RIP Brad Arnold.

Fuck this timeline. Brad Arnold, lead singer and founder of 3 Doors Down is dead. At 47. WTF. Haven't been listening to their music in a while, but they were among those early bands that made me fall in love with rock. Not the news I wanted to read this week. Fucking hell. youtu.be/pFq1eT9tMJ4?...

Today we're sharing a spotlight on The Reanimator’s Fate by @authorkaraj.bsky.social, the fourth and final book in The Reanimator Mysteries series of queer MM paranormal fantasy, which recently released: www.readindiefantasy.com/saturday-spo...

It's that day of the year when I end up despising every form and shape of "thank you" both in Hungarian and English. I guess I could have worse problems on my birthday, so 🤷🏻‍♀️

We at the Asylum are excited to host the cover reveal for @jessmeywrites.bsky.social's upcoming debut mystery novel, GRACE & JO HAVE NEVER SOLVED A MURDER! The expected publication is October 13, 2026, by @daturabooks.bsky.social. queensbookasylum.com/2026/02/04/c... #CoverReveal #ComingSoon

Well, looks like I might have to go to court sometime this year. Probably sooner rather than later. Then again, this case has been going on for a while now, so... I wouldn't mind if it got closed already.

Slightly late to the party, but it's time for @readingrogue.bsky.social's top 10 reads of 2025! #BestOf #Top10Reads #BookSky 💙📚 queensbookasylum.com/2026/02/03/a...

My pick this week (which happens to be my birthday week, just so you know) for #MusicMonday is Nothin' But A Good Time by Poison. Because I want nothing but a good time this week, ha!

February is STACKED! The Feb list of self published fantasy is here and we are spoilt for choice this month. Get them all! robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...

NEW REVIEW: Hello Bluesky, been a while hasn’t it? Anyway, today’s review is one that has been on my TBR for years. I thought this year I would do Womble’s TBR challenge and this was the stretch goal book. www.fantasybooknerd.com/2026/02/book...

My second novel DAUGHTERS OF NIGHT is an absolute steal at 99p on Kindle throughout February...

✨🖋️ACCOUNTABILITY THREAD🖋️✨ One of my main focuses in 2026 is to write a good chunk of my WIP, Inkfeather. Realistically speaking, my goal is to get 2/3rd done. That's parts 1 and 2, estimated to end up around 60K. I'll update this thread monthly, so keep tuned!

Sometimes you read a book for which writing a review after almost causes you an aneurysm. @scribeofhades.bsky.social's upcoming #Daytide is one such offender but man am I glad I had the chance to have an early look! What if Guillermo del Toro took on Punk Rock angels? fanfiaddict.com/review-dayti...

It's my birthday today, so I'm giving away one MASTER membership to the most excellent @worldanvil.bsky.social (World Anvil)! All you need to do is share this post to enter :) I'll pick a winner on MONDAY Feb 2nd. If you'd like to check out my book too, it's here: mybook.to/magicmapsand...

I wish I could promise the January newsletter will go out today, but... chances are, it'll be tomorrow. Either way, you've got a couple of hours to sign up to my monthly ramblings.

❗NEW NEW ❗On my blog I got something new and sparkly!✨ Starting this year I will each month tell you about my favourite community posts of that month! I am so excited~ Come check out January's favs!🎉 #BookBloggers #Blogging #Books #Blogs #BookSky📚💙 twirlingbookprincess.com/2026/01/comm...

ALSO, if you want to fall out with me there are ARCs of A NUMBERS GAME by the awful RJ DARK available too. So if gritty-but-funny northern working class crime is your thing then hit up @daturabooks.bsky.social.

Last year, Aethon Books acquired my new series, Neon Meridian. Today, we have a release date for book one! "Catch and Kill" is coming on 5/19. (Also, Susannah Jones is recording the audiobooks, which will be out on the same day as print.)

I DID A THING! This interview is mostly about SPFBO. But I also talk about why I stepped down and also made my very first public appearance as someone who is writing a book and yikes. THAT bit made me so nervous to talk about 👀🫣 Fair warning, I rambled a lot as per usual.

I DID A THING! This interview is mostly about SPFBO. But I also talk about why I stepped down and also made my very first public appearance as someone who is writing a book and yikes. THAT bit made me so nervous to talk about 👀🫣 Fair warning, I rambled a lot as per usual.

Obligatory monthly reminder that 1) we once again arrived at the end of a month and 2) my newsletter will go out later this week. In case you wanted to sign up, or anything.

A few little tips for how I usually go about my writing day:

@bjornlarssen.com's pick this week for #MusicMonday is United States of Whatever by Sifl & Olly. queensbookasylum.com/2026/01/26/m...

Ok, ammending my request! Need some recommendations for artists that sell bujo (bullet journal) paraphernalia (sticker sheets, washi tape, etc) within the EU/UK OR that offer digital print sticker sheets?

Posting one more time because, well because we're really excited about it frankly.

So I'm watching the live action How to Train Your Dragon movie and wondering whatever was the point in making this? Apart from spending a shitload of money, I mean. It doesn't seem to add anything to the original animation.

Took me a while, but are my reading goals for 2026, including reading challenges and a shortened TBR list I'd like to focus on this year. #AmReading #ReadingGoals #BookSky 📚💙

BEST NEWS THIS YEAR SO FAR! Go and pre-order it, seriously, you won't regret it.

I'm about to head to bed, but hey, if you want me to procrastinate at work, go ahead!

This chapter I'm currently working on was supposed to be about sibling bonding. Me: The fuck do I know about that? *side eyeing my failed sibling relationships* Also me: Let's make it into a family outing, including an almost 1-year-old toddler. Because I know so much more about kids...🤦🏻

NEW POST: Today’s post is a review of Ben Galley’s EMMANESKA series. I am a big fan of Ben Galley’s writing and I enjoyed this series immensely. www.fantasybooknerd.com/2026/01/book...

Hello! I’m Ben Galley, and I’m trying to teach my algorithm to send me more bookish and SFF stuff. If you like sci-fi or fantasy books we should be friends 🙂

Today I review STOLEN MOMENTS, the first book in the Stolen Romance trilogy by A. B. Jackson. Out today! "He captures well the characters, their inner and outer conflicts, and doesn't shy away from a gut punch or two when needed." #BookReview #BookSky 💙📚

Who would have thought switching to pen and paper writing in my lunch time would help my productivity? Knowing myself, I really shouldn't be surprised by this development, and yet, here we are 🤷🏻‍♀️