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Emma L. Adams

@emmaladams12.bsky.social

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Fantasy author. SPFBO9 Semi-Finalist. Amateur artist. Dragon collector. Gamer. Daydreamer. Wanderer. She/her. www.emmaladams.com

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Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · Jan 7

New intro post for the benefit of all my new followers! I'm Emma, and I write weird fantasy books of all subgenres. They usually contain flawed characters, twisty plots, and a high level of sarcasm. Also, there's typically a dragon in there as well. 🐉

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Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · 1h

Sorry, Hoopla is usually very slow to publish new books and I've been trying to get them to publish the rest of the series for a while now - I'm not sure why the latest book is up there and the others aren't! I'll get in touch with them and try to find out.

Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · 5h

I just backed ETHOS: A Dark Fantasy Anthology on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/133...

ETHOS: A Dark Fantasy Anthology

Six novelettes exploring radical philosophies, and the destruction that follows.

www.kickstarter.com

Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · 5h

It’s live. The longest and hardest book I’ve ever written. The final book in the Death's Disciple quartet. Yes... Void’s Vengeance is now officially out on all retailers! 🎉😁🐉💀🗡️🔥📚

books.emmaladams.com/pwd4507hom

Cover of Void’s Vengeance by Emma L Adams. Image shows a purple glowing dragon and sword pointing downward above some ruins with the title in the centre

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Tru Skies @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com · 1d

Today is the 4th anniversary of The Thirteenth Hour, the first book in my Cruel Gods series. This book went on to become a SPFBO & BBNYA finalist AND Indie Ink award winner for best setting/wittiest character!

To celebrate, I've put the ebook up for FREE for today only! 🥳

mybook.to/TheThirteent...

A promo image for the Thirteenth Hour's 4th anniversary featuring the book cover with funky glasses over the characters, and the text: Fantasy of bad manners, tea, and naughty words - four years! Cruel gods demand worship from their mortal subjects in this gaslamp fantasy featuring magical portals, gothic cosmic deities, quaint Britishisms, and steampunk vibes.

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Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · 2d

Went for a wander.

A pale redhead in glasses and a black and white check shirt stands against a backdrop of heather and fields with a blue sky

Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · 3d

Reading on the train. This series has been on the TBR forever!

Shadow’s Edge by Brent Weeks on a kindle screen

Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · 4d

Physiotherapist: you seem to be carrying a lot of stress
Me: *gestures to the general state of the world*

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Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · 4d

Survived my first physio appointment (aka, my latest attempt to fix my misbehaving TMJ joint). Verdict: 👍 but also owwwww.

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Patrick Samphire but for Halloween 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @patricksamphire.bsky.social · 4d

If you're a book blogger or reviewer and you would like a review copy of my Mennik Thorn prequel novella, The Dead Man, you can now request one!

forms.gle/Pok2zPfGCUZk...

Promo image showing the cover of The Dead Man, A Mennik Thorn Prequel Novella, by Patrick Samphire. Image includes the text:

To say Dumonoc was cheap was like saying that a volcano was warm; it wasn't wrong, but it didn't exactly capture the essence of the situation.

The Dead Man.

Published November 18, 2025.

Request review copy!

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Wraithmarked Creative @wraithmarked.bsky.social · 4d

The Day of the Dragon has arrived!

Today only, over 30 draconic fantasy reads by some of the biggest indie authors in the industry are $0.99 in the US and UK! Ryan Cahill, Philip C. Quaintrell, Michael R. Miller, and more!

Link in our bio and below!

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Michael Patrick Hicks | Horror Author and Book Reviewer @michaelpatrickhicks.com · 4d

Chillingly invasive, damnably haunting and wicked as hell. Yeah, I freaking loved THE OCTOBER FILM HAUNT by @michaelwehunt.bsky.social. Lots of thoughts on this one at fanfiaddict.com/review-the-o.... Many thanks to @stmartinspress.bsky.social for the @netgalley.bsky.social ARC. #booksky 🩸📚 💙📚

Review: The October Film Haunt | FanFiAddict

Synopsis Horror Movie meets the scope and emotion of Stephen King in this heart-pounding, magnetic tour de force novel, destined to become an instant c ...

fanfiaddict.com

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Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · 5d

Oh no, I'm so sorry.

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Patrick Samphire but for Halloween 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @patricksamphire.bsky.social · 5d

Hey! My new short story, The Thirteenth Time, is now available to read for free on Beneath Ceaseless Skies. I, for one, think it's pretty good.

www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/the-...

Beneath Ceaseless Skies - The Thirteenth Time by Patrick Samphire

You know how sometimes there are things that happen that you never want to think about again? Not because they’re terrible or horrifying, and not because they were such a perfect moment that everythin...

www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com

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Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · 6d

The good news is that after nearly two weeks of plague-induced fog, I finally have my brain back. The bad news is that I keep using it to rearrange my to-do list instead of actually doing the stuff on the list. 😆

Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · 6d

No worries! 😁

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Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 7d

The Elder Epoch Ultimate Edition is live on Kickstarter! Link is in the comment. Go go go go!

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Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · 7d

Posted my review for Mushroom Blues by @adrianmgibson.bsky.social! 🍄 An excellent debut with some spectacular worldbuilding. fanfiaddict.com/review-mushr... #booksky #bookreviews

Review: Mushroom Blues (The Hofmann Report Book 1) by Adrian M. Gibson | FanFiAddict

Synopsis Two years after a devastating defeat in the decade-long Spore War, the island nation of Hōppon and its capital city of Neo Kinoko are occupied by i ...

fanfiaddict.com

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Rob J. Hayes - author of The God Eater Saga @robjhayes.bsky.social · 7d

As always seems happen, I published my list and immediately get an influx of books being published. :D

I've just updated the October list with 4 more new releases. Check it out.

robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...

Self Published Fantasy Releases – October 2025

Visit the post for more.

robjhayes.co.uk

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Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · 7d

This is how I remembered to fill out the form. 😆

Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · 8d

Hugs! Hope tomorrow is better.

Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · 9d

Come and watch us talk about dragons! 😁 🐉

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 9d

WATCH NOW: Can any creature challenge the dragon for dominance in fantasy fiction? @hannafordjenny.bsky.social, @jordanloyalshort.bsky.social, @emmaladams12.bsky.social and @llmacrae.bsky.social fight it out, tooth and claw, to find out! youtu.be/GY8ZEucMfsM #writingcommunity #indiebooks

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 10d

It's time for an epic giveaway! To be in with a chance of winning the complete Dragon Spirit's trilogy by LL MacRae, please comment below with your favourite fictional creature companion. The winner will be announced at our Indie Author Summer Party at 9pm on Sunday 5th Oct. #bookgiveaway

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Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · 10d

How I’ve been getting through this trying week: losing myself in this series. I’m completely obsessed with this world. 😍

Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · 11d

Oh hey, I'm giving away a free paperback of Death's Disciple! Open worldwide. 😁

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 11d

Fancy winning a paperback copy of Emma L Adam's Death's Disciple? To be in with a chance, simply comment below with which of our panels you've enjoyed most or are looking forward to this weekend! We'll announce the winner during our 'Building a Platform' panel at 9pm on Sat 4th Oct #bookgiveaway

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 11d

WATCH NOW: This is not a drill! Our first Big Indie Weekend panel is ready to watch! We're discussing all things futuristic with @emilyinkpen.bsky.social, @liamjhogan.bsky.social, @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social and @jcmberne.bsky.social. Better hit warp drive over to Youtube! youtu.be/H5arzzW5wgk

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