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Gavin Jefferson

@goliathwriter.bsky.social

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Writer, publishing as himself or as 'Richard Slinger' via Rebelle Solitaire. Our Nomad Souls: LUCID - May 2026 TRIAD - August 2026 PRIDE - December 2026

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Gavin Jefferson @goliathwriter.bsky.social · Sep 7

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Nuzo Onoh "Queen of African Horror" @nuzo.bsky.social · 1d

FUTILITY is published in the UK today! Mega-thanks to @cathtrechman.bsky.social & @titanbooks.bsky.social for giving this story a platform to shine. I dedicated this story of rage & vengeance to myself because it let me freely express my own rage over a horrible incident in my past.
bit.ly/4q90dky

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Gavin Jefferson @goliathwriter.bsky.social · 20h

Happy Book Birthday to my friend @nuzo.bsky.social Her latest novel, Futility, is out today from @titanbooks.bsky.social

#AfricanHorror | #MagicalRealism

Check it out!
Amazon UK: bit.ly/4q90dky
Amazon US: bit.ly/4h4D7HO

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Nuzo Onoh "Queen of African Horror" @nuzo.bsky.social · 1d

Oh bliss!! 10/10 rating for FUTILITY by FanFiAddict magazine! And just a few hours before official release! Mega thanks to @georgesreads.bsky.social Guys, grab your copy today and make my day🤗

George Dunn @georgesreads.bsky.social · 2d

“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 ...

fanfiaddict.com

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S P Burton @spburton.bsky.social · 12d

It's Bandcamp Friday so here's a dreamy thing from what is apparently nearly ten years ago.
timedog.bandcamp.com/track/early-...

Early Flight, by TimeDog

from the album Another's Solitude

timedog.bandcamp.com

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Kev Harrison @kevharrison.bsky.social · 12d

Today's the day, friends! #Pyres is unleashed!
Massive thanks to Beverley Lee for the shelfie and a wonderful blurb for the book:

See what the fuss is all about here: books2read.com/pyresnovel
#HorrorBooks #BookSky 📚😱

The Pyres book cover in ebook and paperback with a pull quote from author Beverley Lee about it

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Nuzo Onoh "Queen of African Horror" @nuzo.bsky.social · 21d

Happy publication day to the lovely @raforall.bsky.social! WHY I LOVE HORROR is out today and I'm so proud to be a part of this wonderful project! Go Becky💪🏾

Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 21d

Today is the day! You can read WHY I LOVE HORROR with 18 of today's best Horror authors.

In their essays they ALL bring their personal connection to Horror directly to you, their readers.

A post to celebrate with the full table of contents is below.

raforall.blogspot.com/2025/09/why-...

WHY I LOVE HORROR is Out Today!

Click here to learn more Today is the day. Why I Love Horror: Essays on Horror Literature , edited by me, is available wherever books ar...

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Gavin Jefferson @goliathwriter.bsky.social · 29d

I'm over half way through editing my trilogy. My plan is to finish by the end of October, so I can work on ARCs while dedicating some much needed time to reading (for pleasure).

Final final read-throughs in January, while finishing up the next novel.

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Nuzo Onoh "Queen of African Horror" @nuzo.bsky.social · 29d

Happy publication day to a great guy and author, #ErikHofstatter for his novel, BANKRUPTING SKY BANKS! Grab your copy today in the usual generosity of our awesome horror community :)
www.amazon.co.uk/Bankrupting-...

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Gavin Jefferson @goliathwriter.bsky.social · Sep 15

You're far too kind! 💜💜💜

Gavin Jefferson @goliathwriter.bsky.social · Sep 15

Bankrupting Sky Banks, by my friend, Erik Hofstatter, is out today!

...an introspective work inspired by the infamous Borgia family. A half-burned invitation written to God.

'We are the prey that prays.'

Check it out:
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Bankrupting-...

US: www.amazon.com/Bankrupting-...

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Gavin Jefferson @goliathwriter.bsky.social · Sep 13

👋🏻
I'm one of those people.
Great going, Markus. I'm so pleased for you.

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Tim Lebbon @timlebbon.bsky.social · Sep 11

From today you can pick up SECRET LIVES OF THE DEAD in your local Asda Superstore! Grab a takeaway while you're there!

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Sam13 @sam-13.bsky.social · Jun 15

Just dropping to mention that I’ve got loads of new designs now available in my #stickershop taking the total to 45 (including 4 #Arsenal designs (one of which was drawn by my boy).

sam13illustration.etsy.com

#digitalart #etsyseller

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Gavin Jefferson @goliathwriter.bsky.social · Sep 8

I remember the first time I heard someone call McDonald's 'Maccy D' and I was so confused. How did I get to 13 and never heard that before?
Jacky P... 🤦🏻‍♂️

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Gavin Jefferson @goliathwriter.bsky.social · Sep 7

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Gavin Jefferson @goliathwriter.bsky.social · Sep 7

Book 3/3, December 2026

Rebelle Solitaire @rebellesolitaire.bsky.social · Sep 7

Concluding @goliathwriter.bsky.social 's Our Nomad Souls trilogy in December 2026, is PRIDE.

Synopsis to follow

Gavin Jefferson @goliathwriter.bsky.social · Sep 5

Really enjoyed The Penultimate Truth. *Very* interested in Book of Yokai. Incredible haul! Happy birthday. ☺️

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Nuzo Onoh "Queen of African Horror" @nuzo.bsky.social · Sep 5

Congratulations to @lmariewood.bsky.social on publication of her book, Unworthy! Now,available for purchase.

a.co/d/afhsy1K

#darkfantasy #femininehorror #horror #royalty #psychologicalhorror #Lisawoods
#Unworthy

Unworthy

Unworthy [Wood, L Marie] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Unworthy

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Gavin Jefferson @goliathwriter.bsky.social · Sep 5

August 2026

Rebelle Solitaire @rebellesolitaire.bsky.social · Sep 5

Following LUCID, in August 2026, is TRIAD, by @goliathwriter.bsky.social

TRIAD
Our Nomad Souls, Book Two

Synopsis to come.

Gavin Jefferson @goliathwriter.bsky.social · Sep 3

Cover reveal. May 2026.
LUCID
Our Nomad Souls, Book One.

Rebelle Solitaire @rebellesolitaire.bsky.social · Sep 3

Kicking things off in May 2026.

LUCID, by @goliathwriter.bsky.social
Our Nomad Souls, Book One.

Synopsis to follow.

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Gavin Jefferson @goliathwriter.bsky.social · Sep 2

684 mince pies 'til Christmas.

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Tim Lebbon @timlebbon.bsky.social · Sep 1

If you read it and like it, please leave a review! Publishers like them. Algorithms like them. Lem likes them. Thank you!

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Nuzo Onoh "Queen of African Horror" @nuzo.bsky.social · Sep 1

Yaaaay! Starred review in @publisherswkly.bsky.social for FUTILITY! Let the hood times roll :)

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · Aug 19

Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award winner Nuzo Onoh wows in this marvelously weird horror novel set in Abuja, Nigeria. Lush with folklore, body horror, and dark humor, this will leave readers both wincing and cackling. @titanbooks.bsky.social buff.ly/hdP36uU

Futility by Nuzo Onoh

Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award winner Onoh (Where the Dead Bridges Gather) wows in this marvelously weird horror novel s...

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Nuzo Onoh "Queen of African Horror" @nuzo.bsky.social · Aug 29

Happy publication day to @therealjackfinn.bsky.social for his book THEY COME WHEN YOU SLEEP! Wishing you every succes Jack! Grab a copy today! www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1963... #pubday #newrelease #JackFinn #VeloxBooks #horror #folkhorror #Thriller #booktok #mustRead #Bookstagram #AmReading

They Come When You Sleep: 16 Tales of Horror and the Supernatural (Stories for Late at Night)

They Come When You Sleep: 16 Tales of Horror and the Supernatural (Stories for Late at Night) [Finn, Jack, Books, Velox] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. They Come When You Sleep: 16 Tales of Horror and the Supernatural (Stories for Late at Night)

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Gavin Jefferson @goliathwriter.bsky.social · Aug 26

Oooooooh