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Alan K. Dell
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Sci-Fi Author, SFINCS 1 Finalist, Book Blogger, Husband, Father, Photographer, Archer, Videogamer. He/Him.
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Alan K. Dell @alankdell.bsky.social · 23d
Nominations are open for this year's #IndieInkAwards until the end of November.

Please nominate books from The Augment Saga!

Just go to indiestorygeek.com/u..., click on the book you want to nominate (you do have to make a free Indie Story Geek account).

📢📚🪐 💙📚 #SFF
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Indie Ink Award Nominations Open! Nominate books from the Augment Saga. IndieStoryGeek.com/user/alankdell Four book cover paperback mockups for The Re-Emergence, From the Grave of the Gods, The Flight of the Aurora, and The Shadow of Arcadia, on a Mars background.
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Please find my book review below for FanFiAddict of ‘Hall of Bones’ by @timhardieauthor.bsky.social a Norse-inspired dark and epic fantasy. Superb. fanfiaddict.com/review-hall-... #fantasybooks #booksky 💙📚⚔️
November 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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sharkiatwrites.bsky.social
There's a #BlackFriday bookbundle! 3 bundles, actually.
If the big bundle is too large a helping, grab the small bundles instead, which each have ~ 20 books.

Big: itch.io/b/3378/black...

Small bundle 1: itch.io/b/3372/black...
Small bundle 2: itch.io/b/3375/black...

💙📚📦
"A Black Friday promo graphic that announces a Big Black Friday Bundle in bubbly teal letters. 41 stories for $56. 26-29 November. In the middle of the graphic is a QR code to follow. The graphic has a border comprised of the books in the bundle." List of Books: Big Bundle Winner Takes All Errant Wings Only My Eyes Move Adamere in Swan Doce Drosera The Sarcophagus of Lamia What May Rise From the Ashes Rescue from the Orc Fortress My Lord Refilling The Well Prince Ewald the Brave Moral Laundry Dark Heart of Ilmoure The Crimson Knight Remnants of Relics Ancient as the Stars The Re-Emergence Danseur Fimbulvinter's Fires Humanborn The Edge of a World Gift of Water Usurper War of the Space Dragons Why Odin Drinks Where Dreams Are Lost Bad Grains The Fate of Lenn First Snow Loyalty to the Max From the Grave of the Gods Still Life Memories of Sorcery and Sand Secluded Gift Impostor Dragons of Atlanta Set in Stone Life Remains Shadows Dark and Deadly Child of the Forest Child of the Sun
November 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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jamesmgeary.bsky.social
An opportunity you shouldn't pass up! Get them books!
alankdell.bsky.social Alan K. Dell @alankdell.bsky.social · 15h
The Augment Saga is having a big #BlackFriday sale until 29 November.

All 4 books are 99p each on Amazon, Smashwords, B&N, Apple etc.
Meanwhile, there's a $5.00 bundle for the set on Google Play Books and Itch-io! That's 70% off.

books2read.com/alank...
alankdell.itch.io

💙📚 #SFF 📢📚🪐
Image of the four books of the Augment Saga with a banner reading Black Friday Sale. The Augment Saga up to 70% off 27-29 Nov Amazon, google play books, b&n, itch.io, smashwords, apple books. alankdell.itch.io books2read.com/alankdell
November 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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The #ebook is on sale, from £2.99 to £0.99, until the end of November and in all countries.

I mean, what would you spend £0.99 on? You can't even buy a stamp for that.

But now, you can spend hours tagging along on a wild urban fantasy adventure.

#BookSky #scifi #dystopian #BlackFriday #thriller
barryryerson.bsky.social Barry Ryerson @barryryerson.bsky.social · Aug 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 💙📚
November 27, 2025 at 9:36 AM
alankdell.bsky.social
🚨Itch-io Bundle Alert!🚨📦📚

The Big #BlackFriday Bundle is live until 29 November. Get 41 books for $56 including my #SFINCS finalist novella, The Re-Emergence, From the Grave of the Gods and many more in a range of genres.

itch.io/b/3378/black...

Smaller appetite? We've got you covered 👇
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"A Black Friday promo graphic that announces a Big Black Friday Bundle in bubbly teal letters. 41 stories for $56. 26-29 November. In the middle of the graphic is a QR code to follow. The graphic has a border comprised of the books in the bundle." List of Books: Big Bundle Winner Takes All Errant Wings Only My Eyes Move Adamere in Swan Doce Drosera The Sarcophagus of Lamia What May Rise From the Ashes Rescue from the Orc Fortress My Lord Refilling The Well Prince Ewald the Brave Moral Laundry Dark Heart of Ilmoure The Crimson Knight Remnants of Relics Ancient as the Stars The Re-Emergence Danseur Fimbulvinter's Fires Humanborn The Edge of a World Gift of Water Usurper War of the Space Dragons Why Odin Drinks Where Dreams Are Lost Bad Grains The Fate of Lenn First Snow Loyalty to the Max From the Grave of the Gods Still Life Memories of Sorcery and Sand Secluded Gift Impostor Dragons of Atlanta Set in Stone Life Remains Shadows Dark and Deadly Child of the Forest Child of the Sun
November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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calling33.bsky.social
So, I got the doc to put in a referral for a formal ASD/ADHD diagnosis and folks, please buy my books so I can afford to pay for it.

I will love you forever. All sales appreciated.

Handy link at linktr.ee/Calling33

📚

#writingcommunity #WriterSky #authorsky #writerlife #books #ReaderSky
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November 27, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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Early signed ebooks of Memento Moreau are out a day early! Grab this unique digital edition of seven near-future science fiction stories before everyone else. 💙📚🪐 #booksky 📚🤏

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Signed eBook of Memento Moreau - Conrad Altmann's Ko-fi Shop
This edition of Memento Moreau is a special signed copy of the ePub, unique to you or a friend. By purchasing this item, you’ll be directed to a Googl...
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November 27, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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conradaltmann.com
In a bit of an unorthodox move, I’ve included a website as an integral part to one of the short stories in “Memento Moreau”. You can access it through the QR code on the WOOM ad… 📚💙 #booksky 💙📚🤏🏼
November 26, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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authoraudreys.bsky.social
I've got a great deal for you! 41 books for $56 for Black Friday! 💙📚

itch.io/b/3378/black...
"A Black Friday promo graphic that announces a Big Black Friday Bundle in bubbly teal letters. 41 stories for $56. 26-29 November. In the middle of the graphic is a QR code to follow. The graphic has a border comprised of the books in the bundle." List of Books: Big Bundle Winner Takes All Errant Wings Only My Eyes Move Adamere in Swan Doce Drosera The Sarcophagus of Lamia What May Rise From the Ashes Rescue from the Orc Fortress My Lord Refilling The Well Prince Ewald the Brave Moral Laundry Dark Heart of Ilmoure The Crimson Knight Remnants of Relics Ancient as the Stars The Re-Emergence Danseur Fimbulvinter's Fires Humanborn The Edge of a World Gift of Water Usurper War of the Space Dragons Why Odin Drinks Where Dreams Are Lost Bad Grains The Fate of Lenn First Snow Loyalty to the Max From the Grave of the Gods Still Life Memories of Sorcery and Sand Secluded Gift Impostor Dragons of Atlanta Set in Stone Life Remains Shadows Dark and Deadly Child of the Forest Child of the Sun
November 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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authorandimarie.bsky.social
Need a book but don't know what to read? Like to have options? Get this awesome Black Friday Bundle! 41 books for $56 💙📚

itch.io/b/3378/black...
"A Black Friday promo graphic that announces a Big Black Friday Bundle in bubbly teal letters. 41 stories for $56. 26-29 November. In the middle of the graphic is a QR code to follow. The graphic has a border comprised of the books in the bundle." List of Books: Big Bundle Winner Takes All Errant Wings Only My Eyes Move Adamere in Swan Doce Drosera The Sarcophagus of Lamia What May Rise From the Ashes Rescue from the Orc Fortress My Lord Refilling The Well Prince Ewald the Brave Moral Laundry Dark Heart of Ilmoure The Crimson Knight Remnants of Relics Ancient as the Stars The Re-Emergence Danseur Fimbulvinter's Fires Humanborn The Edge of a World Gift of Water Usurper War of the Space Dragons Why Odin Drinks Where Dreams Are Lost Bad Grains The Fate of Lenn First Snow Loyalty to the Max From the Grave of the Gods Still Life Memories of Sorcery and Sand Secluded Gift Impostor Dragons of Atlanta Set in Stone Life Remains Shadows Dark and Deadly Child of the Forest Child of the Sun
November 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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shimaira.com
The Black Friday sale is live 😁
There's a big bundle but also 2 smaller bundles (linked on the same page)
itch.io/b/3378/black...

Go and grab some ebooks 💃
And be quick: these bundles are only available for 3 days!

📢📚💙 #DiscountBooks
"A Black Friday promo graphic that announces a Big Black Friday Bundle in bubbly teal letters. 41 stories for $56. 26-29 November. In the middle of the graphic is a QR code to follow. The graphic has a border comprised of the books in the bundle." List of Books: Big Bundle Winner Takes All Errant Wings Only My Eyes Move Adamere in Swan Doce Drosera The Sarcophagus of Lamia What May Rise From the Ashes Rescue from the Orc Fortress My Lord Refilling The Well Prince Ewald the Brave Moral Laundry Dark Heart of Ilmoure The Crimson Knight Remnants of Relics Ancient as the Stars The Re-Emergence Danseur Fimbulvinter's Fires Humanborn The Edge of a World Gift of Water Usurper War of the Space Dragons Why Odin Drinks Where Dreams Are Lost Bad Grains The Fate of Lenn First Snow Loyalty to the Max From the Grave of the Gods Still Life Memories of Sorcery and Sand Secluded Gift Impostor Dragons of Atlanta Set in Stone Life Remains Shadows Dark and Deadly Child of the Forest Child of the Sun A Black Friday promo graphic that announces a Black Friday, small #1, Bundle in bubbly teal letters. 20 stories for $27. 26-29 November. In the middle of the graphic is a QR code to follow. The graphic has a border comprised of the books in the bundle. A Black Friday promo graphic that announces a Black Friday, small #2, Bundle in bubbly teal letters. 22 stories for $29. 26-29 November. In the middle of the graphic is a QR code to follow. The graphic has a border comprised of the books in the bundle.
November 26, 2025 at 9:39 PM
alankdell.bsky.social
The Augment Saga is having a big #BlackFriday sale until 29 November.

All 4 books are 99p each on Amazon, Smashwords, B&N, Apple etc.
Meanwhile, there's a $5.00 bundle for the set on Google Play Books and Itch-io! That's 70% off.

books2read.com/alank...
alankdell.itch.io

💙📚 #SFF 📢📚🪐
Image of the four books of the Augment Saga with a banner reading Black Friday Sale. The Augment Saga up to 70% off 27-29 Nov Amazon, google play books, b&n, itch.io, smashwords, apple books. alankdell.itch.io books2read.com/alankdell
November 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
alankdell.bsky.social
Post your favourite “The Lord of The Rings” character. Wrong answers only.
November 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
alankdell.bsky.social
Pleased to say that The Re-Emergence has hit 30 ratings on Goodreads 🥳

It's a shame they don't really sync with Amazon because I could definitely use some more over there 😂 I haven't had a new review or rating on the Zon for months.

💙📚🪐 #SFF
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November 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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OUT TODAY!

Join Mira as she takes over her late uncle's potion shop and tries to build a life, friendships, and perhaps more in cosy Emberglen in OF POTIONS AND HONEY! Get it on Amazon, in Kindle Unlimited, and wherever you buy paperbacks!

books2read.com/potions-and-...

🌈📚💙 #sapphfic #romantasy
The book cover for "Of Potions and Honey" by author Cara N. Delaney. The colour scheme is earthy autumn colours with a warm reddish-brown background. A bubbling cauldron is in the centre, surrounded by foliage, flowers, and mushrooms. Hints of trees are framing the upper half. Additional decorative ornaments are framing the title and author name.
November 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
alankdell.bsky.social
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
November 25, 2025 at 7:56 AM
alankdell.bsky.social
Interesting archery night. I discovered why I've needed to keep moving my sight down over the last year. It turns out that, ever so slowly, my nocking point has been creeping up my string. It was over 1/4" up from where it had been tied!

This whole time I thought the problem was my form 🙈😂
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November 25, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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It's the dreaded Monday again. Escape the drudgery of the coming week with a dose of optimistic sci-fi. Find your adventure among the stars.

THE AUGMENT SAGA
books2read.com/alank...
alankdell.itch.io

💙📚 #SFF 📢📚🪐
Five tablet mock-ups of the augment saga books in a group (with SFINCS finalist badge attached to The Re-Emergence) with the series title above, and five stars plus a review quote below which reads: "I rarely find as successful a blend of science, intrigue, and mystery as I have with this series."
November 24, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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sharkiatwrites.bsky.social
Readers, help book bundle organizers improve!

Have you considered buying an itch.io book bundle, but decided NOT to? If so, please fill out this short form.

forms.gle/cW5AfhaCrCB5...

#booksky
Book Bundle Questionnaire
Help organizers improve indie book bundles! If you've ever considered buying a book bundle on itch.io, but decided NOT to, let us know why!
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November 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Bookmark this page!

The Black Friday BIG BUNDLE OF BOOKS on itchio is on sale starting Wednesday Nov 26 through Nov 29!
41 stories at a 64% discount, a savings of $100.

tinyurl.com/2025BigBFB
📦📚📢📚💙

#BookSale #BlackFridaySale #SupportIndieAuthors
November 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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barryryerson.bsky.social
These books are awesome. Do yourself a favour and buy them.
alankdell.bsky.social Alan K. Dell @alankdell.bsky.social · 3d
It's the dreaded Monday again. Escape the drudgery of the coming week with a dose of optimistic sci-fi. Find your adventure among the stars.

THE AUGMENT SAGA
books2read.com/alank...
alankdell.itch.io

💙📚 #SFF 📢📚🪐
Five tablet mock-ups of the augment saga books in a group (with SFINCS finalist badge attached to The Re-Emergence) with the series title above, and five stars plus a review quote below which reads: "I rarely find as successful a blend of science, intrigue, and mystery as I have with this series."
November 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
alankdell.bsky.social
Also I've been shirking my novel writing responsibilities to teach myself how to use Blender. I've got it in my head that I'll definitely need some 3D models of Augment Saga spaceships for future book covers and art materials.

It's... Not easy 😂
November 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
alankdell.bsky.social
A slightly miffed day yesterday since I didn't get to shoot because I stupidly injured myself setting up Mr 10's bow 🏹 just before getting mine ready at the club 😒

Crushed my index finger between the limb and the string while stringing it.

It's just bruised but I didn't want to risk it.
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
alankdell.bsky.social
As we approach the end of November, please remember to nominate the books of The Augment Saga in the #IndieInkAwards.

Nominations close 30 November. Head to indiestorygeek.com/u... and click on the books to nominate in up to 5 categories each.

You'll have my heartfelt gratitude 💖

📢📚🪐 | 💙📚
Indie Ink Award Nominations Open! Nominate books from the Augment Saga. IndieStoryGeek.com/user/alankdell Four book cover paperback mockups for The Re-Emergence, From the Grave of the Gods, The Flight of the Aurora, and The Shadow of Arcadia, on a Mars background.
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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📆 End of the weekend so let’s do a weekly reading update! 😊

My reading pace crashed this week as I’ve been busy with other deadlines and jobs. However, I’m mainly reading Eric Brown’s “Helix” while the other active 📚 I pick up intermittently.

📚⚔️ #FantasyBooks 🚀 #SciFiBooks 🪐📚💙 #BookSky 🦋
An image captioned “November TBR” featuring an A4-sized magazine on the left plus four paperback books arranged in 2x2 grid on a table. The books are ordered alphabetically by author surname. Some are have additional speech balloon shaped labels on them to give additional context. “Blake’s 7 Magazine - No.25 Winter 2025: Back to the Beginning” by Cult Edge. “Helix” by Eric Brown. “The Shadow of Arcadia” by Alan K. Dell (labelled “Picked for me” along with “Helix” beside it). “The Fallen” by Ada Hoffmann (labelled “Continuation”). “A Fool’s Hope” by Mike Shackle (labelled “Readalong”). Books are marked with a giant bomb (to indicate ongoing progress) or a bow (to indicate completion). Four books currently being read, at various stages of progress. A graph showing pages read across the last 28 days, dipping sharply about a week ago and only I just starting to rebuild to my more regular pace.
November 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM