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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 10h

You'll be hearing MY voice in MY book along with two very incredible women!

It's giving dream come true.
I love me a book but I live for words I hear and dream about as I close my eyes.
FOTS comes to life in an entirely magical way and I cannot wait for you to listen ☀️🧡

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 15h

Thanks Mel 🧡

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Mel Reynard @meljrey.bsky.social · 1d

I’ve preordered this. It’s coming in less than 2 weeks! 🤩

Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 4d

WATERSTONES PREORDER CAMPAIGN!

Eager readers, I have a special surprise for you! If you preorder FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN through @waterstones, we’ll send you some gifts☀️ Head to the form in my bio to share your proof of purchase🧡

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 15h

Updated 🤗

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felicia martínez @feliciafm.bsky.social · 1d

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 4d

WATERSTONES PREORDER CAMPAIGN!

Eager readers, I have a special surprise for you! If you preorder FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN through @waterstones, we’ll send you some gifts☀️ Head to the form in my bio to share your proof of purchase🧡

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 2d

Looking forward to this!

Stew Hotston (he/him) @stewarthotston.com · 2d

On 13th November I'll be joining @justmarvewrites.bsky.social , @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social and @willwiles.bsky.social to discuss religion and epic fantasy.

Ticket bookings are due to go live soon on the Waterstones Covent Garden website, don’t miss out on this great event!
#SFF #projecthanuman

Announcing the Kill the Gods: Epic Fantasy Religion session at Waterstones Covent Garden, 13th November featuring Alex Beaumont in conversation with Marvelous Michael Anson, Stewart Hotston and Will Wiles.

Tickets on sale soon

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Stew Hotston (he/him) @stewarthotston.com · 2d

On 13th November I'll be joining @justmarvewrites.bsky.social , @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social and @willwiles.bsky.social to discuss religion and epic fantasy.

Ticket bookings are due to go live soon on the Waterstones Covent Garden website, don’t miss out on this great event!
#SFF #projecthanuman

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 4d

Not yet unfortunately 😔

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 4d

WATERSTONES PREORDER CAMPAIGN!

Eager readers, I have a special surprise for you! If you preorder FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN through @waterstones, we’ll send you some gifts☀️ Head to the form in my bio to share your proof of purchase🧡

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 5d

IT’S LAUNCH TIME🎉

I’m delighted to announce I’ll celebrating the release of FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN at @waterstoneskensington. Chaired by the amazing Bea Fitzgerald (@chaosonolympus) we’ll be discussing all things FOTS. I hope to see you there!

Head to the link in my bio to grab your ticket now!

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 5d

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David Green @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social · 5d

@justmarvewrites.bsky.social is doing amazing work for the BFS 🙌

British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 5d

Our fabulous outreach officer @justmarvewrites.bsky.social has secured tickets to this month’s Black British Book Festival at the Barbican in London—and she’s giving them away to two lucky people! Find out how to enter ⬇️

britishfantasysociety.org/win-a-ticket...

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 16d

Yes it is!!! Thank you!

Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 18d

One month to publication ☀️🧡
#firstbornofthesun

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · Sep 10

In an unusual turn of events, my Goodreads reviews make me happy. They aren't all 5 stars but so many of them just GET IT.

I had really wanted 10k adds before pub and having 10% of that put me down but the reviews brought me all the way back up!

www.goodreads.com/book/show/20...

Firstborn of the Sun

A HEART-POUNDING YORUBA INSPIRED FANTASY NOVEL SET IN A…

www.goodreads.com

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · Aug 18

8 years ago today! *Insert all the screams*
(Well yesterday... Aug 17)

I published my first book, an indie thriller that would go on to change my life forever!

Today I'm a Penguin Author but it all started from this moment nearly a decade ago now! ☀️🧡

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R.S.A. Garcia (BUY THE NIGHTWARD) @rsagarcia.bsky.social · Aug 14

In 15 mins, join me, @mhayinde.bsky.social @justmarvewrites.bsky.social and @aychao.com for the Hugo Awards panel Complex Characters in a Complex World!

Plan to have fun!

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R.S.A. Garcia (BUY THE NIGHTWARD) @rsagarcia.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thank you so much to Seattle Worldcon and @justmarvewrites.bsky.social for putting together this fabulous panel! I enjoyed talking with her @aychao.com and @mhayinde.bsky.social so much.

Secretly think we had the best audience and questions! (Top left to right is A.Y., M.H., Marve and me!)

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · Aug 13

Join me, @ay_chao, @mhayinde, and @rjacksonjoseph at worldcon tomorrow, we’ll be discussing what makes are beloved characters complex, how worldbuilding can shape their motivations, and how these things can enrich our storytelling⚔️

Head over to @seattle2025worldcon and follow the link in their bio

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · Aug 9

From draft to cover, check this blog post on how we got the iconic cover for Firstborn of the Sun. www.justmarve.org/post/judge-m...

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · Aug 8

🚨 MAP REVEAL 🚨
The day has come, I can finally show you all the amazing map of Oru!
The kingdom of Oru is made up of six concentric circles. Each ring of Oru is special & different and as L'ọrẹ travels through all six rings she learns more about herself.

Thanks so much to @myths.and.maps for this😍

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Natali Simmonds @natalisimmonds.bsky.social · Aug 2

Had the perfect day yesterday eating a Korean lunch, L'Eto cakes, then Russian food and vodka shots with @jaxsilvester.bsky.social @justmarvewrites.bsky.social and our friend Demet 💖 (I'm loving my new London life)

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · Jul 26

😂

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · Jul 26

Lmao will take under consideration

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · Jul 26

Ha! Thanks

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