Adam Bassett
@adamcbassett.com
🍁 Based in Vermont.
🎨 UX/UI designer.
📘 Author & map illustrator.
📚 Occasional book reviews.
👋 He/Him.
🎨 UX/UI designer.
📘 Author & map illustrator.
📚 Occasional book reviews.
👋 He/Him.
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Did you know that I have a free newsletter where I provide updates about all of my books? It's a great way to make sure you don't miss anything important!
Along the way, I'll be showcasing other indie authors and sharing my book reviews.
Find it all right here👇
🔗 adamcbassett.substack.com 💙📚
Along the way, I'll be showcasing other indie authors and sharing my book reviews.
Find it all right here👇
🔗 adamcbassett.substack.com 💙📚
Meet the cast of COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS, my new post-apocalyptic fantasy book! 💙📚
Justīne and her siblings will have to find a way to survive in their small town, which has been isolated for a thousand years by a terrible mist that consumes all who enter...
Justīne and her siblings will have to find a way to survive in their small town, which has been isolated for a thousand years by a terrible mist that consumes all who enter...
January 21, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Meet the cast of COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS, my new post-apocalyptic fantasy book! 💙📚
Justīne and her siblings will have to find a way to survive in their small town, which has been isolated for a thousand years by a terrible mist that consumes all who enter...
Justīne and her siblings will have to find a way to survive in their small town, which has been isolated for a thousand years by a terrible mist that consumes all who enter...
From today's newsletter post: each chapter in the CSOL audiobook will begin with a some music!
This book was originally inspired by music, so this was super exciting, I can't thank Dungeon Maestro enough for helping compose for this. 💙📚
This book was originally inspired by music, so this was super exciting, I can't thank Dungeon Maestro enough for helping compose for this. 💙📚
January 20, 2026 at 9:49 PM
From today's newsletter post: each chapter in the CSOL audiobook will begin with a some music!
This book was originally inspired by music, so this was super exciting, I can't thank Dungeon Maestro enough for helping compose for this. 💙📚
This book was originally inspired by music, so this was super exciting, I can't thank Dungeon Maestro enough for helping compose for this. 💙📚
Reposted by Adam Bassett
Swooping back this very fine MLK Day with our first unthemed issue of 2026! Behold! Get yours! Tell a friend!
fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/...
fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/...
FIYAH # 37
FIYAH Issue 37 is available in downloadable PDF and EPUB formats. Buying for someone else? Hit up the Gift Issue for transferable download codes. See the description below for content details.
fiyahlitmag.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Swooping back this very fine MLK Day with our first unthemed issue of 2026! Behold! Get yours! Tell a friend!
fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/...
fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/...
Quick book review. 📚💙
The second book in Martha Wells' Murderbot series is a ton of fun. It takes a while to get going, but it's more Murderbot. If you enjoyed the first book (or series) you'll probably enjoy this as well. :)
The second book in Martha Wells' Murderbot series is a ton of fun. It takes a while to get going, but it's more Murderbot. If you enjoyed the first book (or series) you'll probably enjoy this as well. :)
January 20, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Quick book review. 📚💙
The second book in Martha Wells' Murderbot series is a ton of fun. It takes a while to get going, but it's more Murderbot. If you enjoyed the first book (or series) you'll probably enjoy this as well. :)
The second book in Martha Wells' Murderbot series is a ton of fun. It takes a while to get going, but it's more Murderbot. If you enjoyed the first book (or series) you'll probably enjoy this as well. :)
The January Newsletter is live! 💙📚
COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS is out in just 2 weeks! Now's the last chance to take advantage of some pre-order offers.
Plus, a preview of the music that will be in the audiobook, composed by @thedungeonmaestro.bsky.social!
🔗 adamcbassett.substack.com/p/january-la...
COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS is out in just 2 weeks! Now's the last chance to take advantage of some pre-order offers.
Plus, a preview of the music that will be in the audiobook, composed by @thedungeonmaestro.bsky.social!
🔗 adamcbassett.substack.com/p/january-la...
January 20, 2026 at 3:04 PM
The January Newsletter is live! 💙📚
COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS is out in just 2 weeks! Now's the last chance to take advantage of some pre-order offers.
Plus, a preview of the music that will be in the audiobook, composed by @thedungeonmaestro.bsky.social!
🔗 adamcbassett.substack.com/p/january-la...
COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS is out in just 2 weeks! Now's the last chance to take advantage of some pre-order offers.
Plus, a preview of the music that will be in the audiobook, composed by @thedungeonmaestro.bsky.social!
🔗 adamcbassett.substack.com/p/january-la...
I love working with indie bookstores, and this is one of my favorites.
Copies of my debut fantasy novel COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS have arrived at The Crafty Bookstore US readers can pre-order your paperbacks of all my books there! 📚💙
🔗 www.thecraftybookstore.com/product-page...
Copies of my debut fantasy novel COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS have arrived at The Crafty Bookstore US readers can pre-order your paperbacks of all my books there! 📚💙
🔗 www.thecraftybookstore.com/product-page...
January 19, 2026 at 6:34 PM
I love working with indie bookstores, and this is one of my favorites.
Copies of my debut fantasy novel COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS have arrived at The Crafty Bookstore US readers can pre-order your paperbacks of all my books there! 📚💙
🔗 www.thecraftybookstore.com/product-page...
Copies of my debut fantasy novel COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS have arrived at The Crafty Bookstore US readers can pre-order your paperbacks of all my books there! 📚💙
🔗 www.thecraftybookstore.com/product-page...
The first page of my new novel, COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS.
It won't shock anyone, or grip them by the heart. I prefer to set the scene and establish the characters before I do any of that.
It won't shock anyone, or grip them by the heart. I prefer to set the scene and establish the characters before I do any of that.
January 19, 2026 at 5:59 PM
The first page of my new novel, COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS.
It won't shock anyone, or grip them by the heart. I prefer to set the scene and establish the characters before I do any of that.
It won't shock anyone, or grip them by the heart. I prefer to set the scene and establish the characters before I do any of that.
Wild to see all of the support you've given my books.
🦾 74 reviews for my cyberpunk series.
🐈 15 for the post-apocalyptic fantasy *that isn't even out yet*.
⭐ 4.4 stars on average (the ratings are *weirdly* consistent lol).
🙏I'll never get tired of saying thank you—you're amazing.
📚💙
🦾 74 reviews for my cyberpunk series.
🐈 15 for the post-apocalyptic fantasy *that isn't even out yet*.
⭐ 4.4 stars on average (the ratings are *weirdly* consistent lol).
🙏I'll never get tired of saying thank you—you're amazing.
📚💙
January 18, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Wild to see all of the support you've given my books.
🦾 74 reviews for my cyberpunk series.
🐈 15 for the post-apocalyptic fantasy *that isn't even out yet*.
⭐ 4.4 stars on average (the ratings are *weirdly* consistent lol).
🙏I'll never get tired of saying thank you—you're amazing.
📚💙
🦾 74 reviews for my cyberpunk series.
🐈 15 for the post-apocalyptic fantasy *that isn't even out yet*.
⭐ 4.4 stars on average (the ratings are *weirdly* consistent lol).
🙏I'll never get tired of saying thank you—you're amazing.
📚💙
I just beta read a really cool novellette that's going to be part of a larger collection. I think that's all I can say right now but I'm so excited for the other stories from this author. 👀
January 18, 2026 at 1:17 AM
I just beta read a really cool novellette that's going to be part of a larger collection. I think that's all I can say right now but I'm so excited for the other stories from this author. 👀
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Tis my pleasure today, to announce a new segment for @beforewegoblog.bsky.social that I'm calling #BreakdownOfAChapter!
Joining me for its inaugural post is @anthonyryan.bsky.social & we'll be diving deeper into a chapter from his book #TheFeeding
Please join us😃
beforewegoblog.com/breakdown-of...
Joining me for its inaugural post is @anthonyryan.bsky.social & we'll be diving deeper into a chapter from his book #TheFeeding
Please join us😃
beforewegoblog.com/breakdown-of...
Breakdown of a Chapter: with Anthony Ryan
Hello again dear reader or listener, today I have for you what will hopefully be the first of a series for BWG! You may have seen Vanity Fair’s “Notes on a
beforewegoblog.com
January 17, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Tis my pleasure today, to announce a new segment for @beforewegoblog.bsky.social that I'm calling #BreakdownOfAChapter!
Joining me for its inaugural post is @anthonyryan.bsky.social & we'll be diving deeper into a chapter from his book #TheFeeding
Please join us😃
beforewegoblog.com/breakdown-of...
Joining me for its inaugural post is @anthonyryan.bsky.social & we'll be diving deeper into a chapter from his book #TheFeeding
Please join us😃
beforewegoblog.com/breakdown-of...
Did you know that I have a free newsletter where I provide updates about all of my books? It's a great way to make sure you don't miss anything important!
Along the way, I'll be showcasing other indie authors and sharing my book reviews.
Find it all right here👇
🔗 adamcbassett.substack.com 💙📚
Along the way, I'll be showcasing other indie authors and sharing my book reviews.
Find it all right here👇
🔗 adamcbassett.substack.com 💙📚
January 17, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Did you know that I have a free newsletter where I provide updates about all of my books? It's a great way to make sure you don't miss anything important!
Along the way, I'll be showcasing other indie authors and sharing my book reviews.
Find it all right here👇
🔗 adamcbassett.substack.com 💙📚
Along the way, I'll be showcasing other indie authors and sharing my book reviews.
Find it all right here👇
🔗 adamcbassett.substack.com 💙📚
1/2 As I take stock of 2025's book sales for taxes and my own records, one of the cool little things I noticed is that my Kobo eBook sales ticked up at the end of the year after AMZ started being all extra with their AI features.
January 17, 2026 at 1:09 AM
1/2 As I take stock of 2025's book sales for taxes and my own records, one of the cool little things I noticed is that my Kobo eBook sales ticked up at the end of the year after AMZ started being all extra with their AI features.
Company: We have to raise our prices because the new AI features are expensive for us to maintain 🤷♂
Me: I never asked for those features 🤔
C: We gave them to you anyway 🤷♂
M: I'm not going to use them 🤨
C: Money, please 💸
Me: I never asked for those features 🤔
C: We gave them to you anyway 🤷♂
M: I'm not going to use them 🤨
C: Money, please 💸
January 16, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Company: We have to raise our prices because the new AI features are expensive for us to maintain 🤷♂
Me: I never asked for those features 🤔
C: We gave them to you anyway 🤷♂
M: I'm not going to use them 🤨
C: Money, please 💸
Me: I never asked for those features 🤔
C: We gave them to you anyway 🤷♂
M: I'm not going to use them 🤨
C: Money, please 💸
ICYMI, check out the cover art for my new book coming Feb. 3rd! So excited to finally share this book with you all. 📚💙
They say not to judge a book by its cover, but all rules have exceptions—illus. by @gorchart.bsky.social. 💙📚🪐
This book has:
🌒 Dark fantasy, with cozy moments
🏡 Blended families and small towns
🗺 Dangerous quests
🐉 Creatures lurking in the dark
🐈 A stubborn cat
🔗 www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
This book has:
🌒 Dark fantasy, with cozy moments
🏡 Blended families and small towns
🗺 Dangerous quests
🐉 Creatures lurking in the dark
🐈 A stubborn cat
🔗 www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
January 15, 2026 at 11:11 PM
ICYMI, check out the cover art for my new book coming Feb. 3rd! So excited to finally share this book with you all. 📚💙
It's weird to see one of my posts inspire a blog unprompted, but hey I'm glad my existential dread resonated so well 😂
I still feel uncomfortable promoting my books right now, but I also recognize there will never be a GOOD time; and as so many reminded me, art is important during times of discord.
I still feel uncomfortable promoting my books right now, but I also recognize there will never be a GOOD time; and as so many reminded me, art is important during times of discord.
I'll catch up with prompts later: for now I want to share my latest blog post. I've been thinking about the subject ever since @adamcbassett.com made his post Saturday.
I don't claim to have answers -- I wish I did -- but maybe sharing my thoughts will help!
www.tamarasharker.com/about-tamara...
I don't claim to have answers -- I wish I did -- but maybe sharing my thoughts will help!
www.tamarasharker.com/about-tamara...
Joy and Guilt Amidst Chaos / Blog / About Tamara | Tamara S. Harker
How do we, as creatives, balance living our lives – being happy – when it feels selfish in the face of current events to do so?
www.tamarasharker.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:41 PM
It's weird to see one of my posts inspire a blog unprompted, but hey I'm glad my existential dread resonated so well 😂
I still feel uncomfortable promoting my books right now, but I also recognize there will never be a GOOD time; and as so many reminded me, art is important during times of discord.
I still feel uncomfortable promoting my books right now, but I also recognize there will never be a GOOD time; and as so many reminded me, art is important during times of discord.
Reposted by Adam Bassett
Its audio book release time!! Get your ears around Residuum (and please share!)
Zon dot com: a.co/d/hOhN1EQ
Zon dot UK:
amzn.eu/d/fzyS1Bq
Also, any reviewers out there, I have a number of freebie codes, get in touch if you'd like one in exchange for your thoughts!
Zon dot com: a.co/d/hOhN1EQ
Zon dot UK:
amzn.eu/d/fzyS1Bq
Also, any reviewers out there, I have a number of freebie codes, get in touch if you'd like one in exchange for your thoughts!
January 10, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Its audio book release time!! Get your ears around Residuum (and please share!)
Zon dot com: a.co/d/hOhN1EQ
Zon dot UK:
amzn.eu/d/fzyS1Bq
Also, any reviewers out there, I have a number of freebie codes, get in touch if you'd like one in exchange for your thoughts!
Zon dot com: a.co/d/hOhN1EQ
Zon dot UK:
amzn.eu/d/fzyS1Bq
Also, any reviewers out there, I have a number of freebie codes, get in touch if you'd like one in exchange for your thoughts!
Book Review! 💙📚
BOUDICCA'S DAUGHTER by Elodie Harper could have easily been a story of a noble tribe and their allies fighting the Roman army colonizing and oppressing them, but it is so much more complex than that. It's a tale of loss, love, and forgiveness.
🔗 fanfiaddict.com/review-boudi...
BOUDICCA'S DAUGHTER by Elodie Harper could have easily been a story of a noble tribe and their allies fighting the Roman army colonizing and oppressing them, but it is so much more complex than that. It's a tale of loss, love, and forgiveness.
🔗 fanfiaddict.com/review-boudi...
January 15, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Book Review! 💙📚
BOUDICCA'S DAUGHTER by Elodie Harper could have easily been a story of a noble tribe and their allies fighting the Roman army colonizing and oppressing them, but it is so much more complex than that. It's a tale of loss, love, and forgiveness.
🔗 fanfiaddict.com/review-boudi...
BOUDICCA'S DAUGHTER by Elodie Harper could have easily been a story of a noble tribe and their allies fighting the Roman army colonizing and oppressing them, but it is so much more complex than that. It's a tale of loss, love, and forgiveness.
🔗 fanfiaddict.com/review-boudi...
Reposted by Adam Bassett
New story alert!! And celebrating today that this is my 100th published story! I'm so delighted @shortwavebooks.bsky.social are the ones to publish it! More Than Metal is a dark SF look at AI and domestic life...Read it free here 🤖✨️👇 shortwavepublishing.com/magazine/mor...
Brand-new dark sci-fi/horror fiction in Shortwave Magazine today!
"More Than Metal" by @lyndseycroal.bsky.social
"Maddie was washing the dishes on a Thursday evening when she decided that she must be a robot..."
shortwavepublishing.com/magazine/mor...
"More Than Metal" by @lyndseycroal.bsky.social
"Maddie was washing the dishes on a Thursday evening when she decided that she must be a robot..."
shortwavepublishing.com/magazine/mor...
January 14, 2026 at 4:01 PM
New story alert!! And celebrating today that this is my 100th published story! I'm so delighted @shortwavebooks.bsky.social are the ones to publish it! More Than Metal is a dark SF look at AI and domestic life...Read it free here 🤖✨️👇 shortwavepublishing.com/magazine/mor...
The world may be on fire, but I got to work on a fun art commission tonight, and finished an audiobook that turned out to be way better than I expected (BOUDICCA'S DAUGHTER by Elodie Harper).
So that's something.
So that's something.
January 15, 2026 at 4:48 AM
The world may be on fire, but I got to work on a fun art commission tonight, and finished an audiobook that turned out to be way better than I expected (BOUDICCA'S DAUGHTER by Elodie Harper).
So that's something.
So that's something.
Reposted by Adam Bassett
We are doing our best not to cry through the second half of Faithful Place by Tana French in today’s episode. We also chat about a new fantasy book that I had the delight of beta-reading and the many books that Hannah has already read in 2026! #read #booksky #fantasybooks #reading #podcasts #writing
Ep. 172- The guy who said, "Shitter's full!" is the main love interest? (Faithful Place)
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)
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January 14, 2026 at 6:41 PM
We are doing our best not to cry through the second half of Faithful Place by Tana French in today’s episode. We also chat about a new fantasy book that I had the delight of beta-reading and the many books that Hannah has already read in 2026! #read #booksky #fantasybooks #reading #podcasts #writing
A thousand years ago, a dark mist—the maalkonis—surrounded the last known town in existence. Beyond the veil, it has turned the world to ash and warped it in strange ways... 💙📚
Thanks to Kate for this awesome book review!
Learn more
🔗 www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
Thanks to Kate for this awesome book review!
Learn more
🔗 www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
January 14, 2026 at 6:13 PM
A thousand years ago, a dark mist—the maalkonis—surrounded the last known town in existence. Beyond the veil, it has turned the world to ash and warped it in strange ways... 💙📚
Thanks to Kate for this awesome book review!
Learn more
🔗 www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
Thanks to Kate for this awesome book review!
Learn more
🔗 www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
ICYMI, I've got map commissions open for anyone who needs one for their story / setting! 📚💙
Friendly reminder that I illustrate maps for fantasy and sci-fi books! If you need a map for your setting, check out my portfolio and send me an email if you'd like to work together. :) 💙📚
www.adamcbassett.com/map-design
www.adamcbassett.com/map-design
January 13, 2026 at 8:29 PM
ICYMI, I've got map commissions open for anyone who needs one for their story / setting! 📚💙
Reposted by Adam Bassett
There are some great indies who deserve all the praise.
@al-distortion.bsky.social
@adamcbassett.com
@ajcalvin.bsky.social
@joeprosit.bsky.social
@enkaydotzip.bsky.social
@clh2oars.bsky.social
@ormakal.bsky.social
and so many more!
#fantasyindiesjanuary #booksky 💙📚🪐
@al-distortion.bsky.social
@adamcbassett.com
@ajcalvin.bsky.social
@joeprosit.bsky.social
@enkaydotzip.bsky.social
@clh2oars.bsky.social
@ormakal.bsky.social
and so many more!
#fantasyindiesjanuary #booksky 💙📚🪐
January 12, 2026 at 7:58 PM
There are some great indies who deserve all the praise.
@al-distortion.bsky.social
@adamcbassett.com
@ajcalvin.bsky.social
@joeprosit.bsky.social
@enkaydotzip.bsky.social
@clh2oars.bsky.social
@ormakal.bsky.social
and so many more!
#fantasyindiesjanuary #booksky 💙📚🪐
@al-distortion.bsky.social
@adamcbassett.com
@ajcalvin.bsky.social
@joeprosit.bsky.social
@enkaydotzip.bsky.social
@clh2oars.bsky.social
@ormakal.bsky.social
and so many more!
#fantasyindiesjanuary #booksky 💙📚🪐
They say not to judge a book by its cover, but all rules have exceptions—illus. by @gorchart.bsky.social. 💙📚🪐
This book has:
🌒 Dark fantasy, with cozy moments
🏡 Blended families and small towns
🗺 Dangerous quests
🐉 Creatures lurking in the dark
🐈 A stubborn cat
🔗 www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
This book has:
🌒 Dark fantasy, with cozy moments
🏡 Blended families and small towns
🗺 Dangerous quests
🐉 Creatures lurking in the dark
🐈 A stubborn cat
🔗 www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
January 12, 2026 at 3:40 PM
They say not to judge a book by its cover, but all rules have exceptions—illus. by @gorchart.bsky.social. 💙📚🪐
This book has:
🌒 Dark fantasy, with cozy moments
🏡 Blended families and small towns
🗺 Dangerous quests
🐉 Creatures lurking in the dark
🐈 A stubborn cat
🔗 www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
This book has:
🌒 Dark fantasy, with cozy moments
🏡 Blended families and small towns
🗺 Dangerous quests
🐉 Creatures lurking in the dark
🐈 A stubborn cat
🔗 www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
Friendly reminder that I illustrate maps for fantasy and sci-fi books! If you need a map for your setting, check out my portfolio and send me an email if you'd like to work together. :) 💙📚
www.adamcbassett.com/map-design
www.adamcbassett.com/map-design
January 12, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Friendly reminder that I illustrate maps for fantasy and sci-fi books! If you need a map for your setting, check out my portfolio and send me an email if you'd like to work together. :) 💙📚
www.adamcbassett.com/map-design
www.adamcbassett.com/map-design