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Adam Holcombe @adamholcombe.bountyink.com · 5h

Oh hey, look at the day! It's release day!

If you want an action packed, sci-fi adventure that meshes the heart of Guardians of the Galaxy with the weird of One Piece and the vast galaxy of Mass Effect wrapped into a love letter to Star Wars Legends, then look no further than Bounty Inc!

Out now!

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 1h

Locks & Keys anthology edited by @theodyllicstone.bsky.social

"I was finished reading far too quickly, and I’d love to know if there are more in depth novels to come from them!"

Full anthology review from Vivian!
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Locks And Keys: A Fantasy Anthology by Alex Scheuermann

Reviewed by Vivian Cicero ★★★★★ I’ve really enjoyed reading this anthology, especially since it introduced me to several authors I’ve not read before. What a great way to introduce new readers to t…

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 1h

The first print proof of COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS is here! 👀

This new post-apoc fantasy novel comes out Feb. 3rd. Art by @gorchart.bsky.social. pre-orders already available for eBooks & at The Crafty Bookstore. 💙📚🪐

www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 4h

The Kickstarter ends Oct. 21! But first, I want to shine a light on a few more cartographers who kindly let me interview them, and who offered a few of their maps to use in the book! A massive THANK YOU to Cartographybird, Misjay Maps, and @tallshepherd.com! 💙📚🪐

www.kickstarter.com/projects/ada...

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A graphic that shows the cover of AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO SETTING DESIGN: WORLDBUILDING AND CARTOGRAPHY, which is on Kickstarter until Oct. 21, 2025.

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 21h

Very sorry about the work, I'll be in the same situation soon too... But the exciting news is exciting. 👀

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 22h

AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO SETTING DESIGN is leaving Kickstarter soon!

Back it before Oct 22 to reserve a copy of the digital or hardcover version of this reference book for authors, game masters, and anyone forging new worlds & maps. 🪐📚💙

www.kickstarter.com/projects/ada...

A graphic showcasing the cover of AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO SETTING DESIGN, and the ~10% discount you can get when you back it on Kickstarter (ENDING SOON! Last full day is October. 21 2025.)

A graphic showcasing author and illustrator contributors to AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO SETTING DESIGN: Aaron Koelker, Adrian M. Gibson, Aiden Chan, A.J. Calvin, Amber Toro, Ben Galley, Blake & Raven Penn, Cartographybird, Chance Dillon, Daniël Hasenbos, Dave Lawson, Dewi Hargreaves, Eliza Leone, Emory Glass, Isaac Stewart, Jack Shepherd, Janice E. Sheen, J.L. Odom, Kate Korsak, Kiersten Michele, K.M. Alexander, Konstance, Lamia N. Bayen, Michael Alexander (Biblaridion), Michael R. Fletcher, Misty Beee, N.J. Alexander, Philip Chase, P.L. Stuart, Salinee Goldenberg, S.J. Lee, Steven Raaymakers, Rob J. Hayes, Ryan Cahill, Timothy Hickson, Tori Tecken, and Z.S. Diamanti.

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🍎Eleni Argyrò is Trying Her Best™️ @eleni-argyro.bsky.social · 23h

And another very happy release day to the epitome of paranoia and creeping dread that I am finishing as I write this and cannot put down, #TheGraceviewPatient 🔥🥳

Caitlin Starling @caitlinstarling.com · 1d

book’s out! hospital gothic, more claustrophobia and slippage of reality, more medical minutiae than most people need, a sinister whiteboard. get it where you get your books but here’s an option:

www.powells.com/book/gracevi...

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 23h

Cover reveal for Nico Vicenty's new book, DEATH BETWEEN THE STARS. It's a sapphic sci-fi story, set in a haunted spaceship.

Cover by Carmen Di Mauro.

Learn more: fanfiaddict.com/cover-reveal...

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 1d

Missed no.100, we're at 102.

Thank you to everyone who has backed this, who has shared it with a friend, you're incredible. Thank you. 💙

Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 1d

Who's gonna' be lucky no. 100? 👀

99 backers, 8 days to go on Kickstarter.

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 1d

Who's gonna' be lucky no. 100? 👀

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Bearded Book Beast @beardedbookbeast.bsky.social · 1d

Check out my LIVE Chat with J. Cornelius if you missed it today! It was a blast🔥💪
#booksky #indie #books #interview #podcast #darkfantasy
youtube.com/live/-FhMQns...

Live Chat with Author J. Cornelius (Beast Friends Forever #102)

YouTube video by The Bearded Book Beast

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Nicole "Ashrah" Hidalgo @sayaashrah.bsky.social · 2d

Lady Drakeslayer by @williamjadams3.bsky.social continues the Divine Godsqueen Coda in a delightful and brutal way! How not to love a snarky girl and her just-as-snarky sword?! Ashe, Stryx, and Harle-bub live now in my heart 💜

#BookSky

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 2d

Thank you for checking CSOL out! Excited to hear your thoughts. 💙

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Bill Adams - Willow Wraith Press author/owner @williamjadams3.bsky.social · 2d

Book review time! The Willow Wraith Press Indie Book Club book for October! #booksky

An Ambitious Woman and Her Very Normal Pet by Lily Greene (aka @poppyalexanders.bsky.social )

also, very happy birthday, Poppy!

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 2d

We're nearing the end of the AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO SETTING DESIGN Kickstarter campaign! International shipping is available when you back the physical tier! 💙📚🪐
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ada...

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 2d

An anti-war story set in a Medieval town, The Scroungers plays with a lot of really fun ideas. It’s a story told through many perspectives and vignettes, from characters on both sides of a disastrous battle and the events that follow. 📚💙 #BookReview

🔗 fanfiaddict.com/review-the-s...

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Natalie Kelda @nataliekelda.bsky.social · 2d

Read some super fun books. Wrote some reviews.

You should check out the books too if you want some gritty, fun fantasy adventures with plenty of banter and brilliant character work!

Five star The Envoys of War by Dave lawson goodreads review: This one was such a fun, and slightly silly(in the best way), fantasy adventure/quest book!

The character work was fantastic in this one and to me, really what pushed this into 5-star rating territory. We get 3 POV's and each is voicey and distinct, never allowing any confusion as to who we're following. The characters are also very consistent and realised, they don't change their personalities to conform to a pre-determined plot(something that's a pet peeve of mine).

The plot was also solid, subtly changing its course as we go on but it all makes sense for the characters and their motivations so it felt like the natural progression of things.

Five stars The Pawns of Havoc by Dave Lawson goodreads review: After loving The Envoys of War, I knew I had to grab this one the moment the audiobook was released and I was not disappointed!

This one follows Cork, a side character in Envoys although I believe this story is set before the events of Envoys. Where Envoys have more silly streaks this one also has plenty of humour and great character work.

It's a novella and a quick read but that doesn't mean there isn't loads of action and heart packed into it. I particularly enjoyed some of the more serious internal monologue from Cork after things had gone to sh!t, it helped flesh out sides of him I had worried wouldn't ever be addressed despite all the bloody mayhem.

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George Dunn @georgesreads.bsky.social · 3d

“Futility,” by @nuzo.bsky.social is a guilty pleasure of a novel in which the most grotesque, graphic and brutal miseries are inflicted- and yet it’s nothing short of…fun. Hot, hearty and sour *insert soup joke* this one is out October 14th from @titanbooks.bsky.social

Full review:

Review: Futility by Nuzo Onoh | FanFiAddict

Synopsis: Betrayed by the men in their lives, two women seethe with rage and bitterness. When a trickster spirit offers them the gift of revenge, they canno ...

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 3d

It looks like, as long as you own the Envoys of War ebook—or possibly have it downloaded on KU—you can grab the audiobook for 4.93 right now. So, 20 dollars off!
I mean, it’s a no brainer!

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 4d

published one around 2015, then took a break / spiraled until 2024 when I released one book.

2025: another one which I wrote around the same time.

2026: two books, one that took me about 9 months and another that took about 4 years.

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Caitlin @booksblabbering.bsky.social · 4d

Deliciously depraved.🍴
A biting😉 dark academia literary fiction that is a satire looking at womanhood and the performance of being a girl, mother, subject.
#booksky #darkacademia #litfic
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Bill Adams - Willow Wraith Press author/owner @williamjadams3.bsky.social · 5d

📢Book review time!📢

The Kry Chronicles by @srarrkewey.bsky.social

A coming of age chosen one story with kindness abound.

Check out my review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

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Bill Adams - Willow Wraith Press author/owner @williamjadams3.bsky.social · 5d

🚨Anthology alert!🚨

You might have seen this pop up this week, but The Arcanist Guild is dropping an epic anthology!

6 novelettes by Benjamin Aeveryn, E.J. Doble, James Dulin, B.S.H. Garcia, Jonathan Neves Meyers, & Morgan Shank

Check out the Kickstarter link for details!

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 5d

If you signed up for an eBook ARC of COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS, check your email. I've just sent them all out! 👀

If you signed up for an audiobook, those will be coming later.

Thank you to everyone who signed up, I'm so excited to share this story with you. 💙

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Elise (they/them)🇦🇺 @eliseswritings.bsky.social · 5d

Indie Authors,
I know we're not fond of marketing, but whether you're new to it or looking to extend your efforts; read this blog. @daxaeterna.ink is thorough, and provides many service recommendations along the way.
Read over multiple sessions if needed. Its worth it.

Marketing Your Books During Lulls - What To Do When You Do Not Have an Upcoming or New Release

This post is dedicated to Ladz, author of one of my newest favorites, Cradle of Eternal Night. They asked over on BlueSky about marketi...

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