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Gavin Jefferson @goliathwriter.bsky.social · 13h

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 · 13h

Thank you so much, dear Cath, for bringing this book to life! It's our joint success, you, Bieke and I 🥰🥰

Cath Trechman @cathtrechman.bsky.social · 14h

The happiest of book birthdays to the glorious @nuzo.bsky.social and FUTILITY! Fierce, feminist, full of rage and very very funny - an entirely joyous read!

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Horror Tree @horrortree.com · 15h

When Revenge Met Horror by Nuzo Onoh ( @nuzo.bsky.social )
horrortree.com/when-revenge...
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Kev Harrison @kevharrison.bsky.social · 15h

Massive congrats on the new book, Nuzo!! 🔥🔥🖤🖤🎉🎉

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Nuzo Onoh "Queen of African Horror" @nuzo.bsky.social · 15h

Thanks so much dear Kev🤗🙏🏽

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Nuzo Onoh "Queen of African Horror" @nuzo.bsky.social · 15h

🤗🙏🏽

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Nuzo Onoh "Queen of African Horror" @nuzo.bsky.social · 17h

Thanks so much for your kind support as ever🤗🙏🏽

Jamedi @jamreads.com · 17h

Happy book birthday @nuzo.bsky.social!

An author I'm always in awe to read!

Titan Books @titanbooks.bsky.social · 17h

Happy book birthday to FUTILITY by @nuzo.bsky.social! 👁️

This is a monstrous, gleeful, bitingly funny tale of murder, body-swapping and bloody vengeance from the recipient of the ‘Queen of African Horror’.🩸🥣

Out now! https://tinyurl.com/2re64uh6

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Titan Books @titanbooks.bsky.social · 17h

Happy book birthday to FUTILITY by @nuzo.bsky.social! 👁️

This is a monstrous, gleeful, bitingly funny tale of murder, body-swapping and bloody vengeance from the recipient of the ‘Queen of African Horror’.🩸🥣

Out now! https://tinyurl.com/2re64uh6

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Nuzo Onoh "Queen of African Horror" @nuzo.bsky.social · 18h

The gifts for FUTILITY's release today just keep flooding in🤗 Mega-thanks to @britfantasysoc.bsky.social for this post! Guys go grab 5 free copies from them!

British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 18h

Queen of African horror @nuzo.bsky.social tells us about the genesis of her new novel, Futility, which hits shelves today via @titanbooks.bsky.social. Plus, your chance to win a copy!

britishfantasysociety.org/from-pen-to-...

Stylised text reads: From pen to print: Nuzo Onoh on Futility. Along the right side of the graphic are the cover of Futility, plus a photo of Nuzo herself: a black woman with long braids, wearing red lipstick, a blue shirt, and yellow necklace beads.

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Nuzo Onoh "Queen of African Horror" @nuzo.bsky.social · 19h

Thanks so much dear Sarah🥰

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Sarah Farr @sjbudd.bsky.social · 19h

Happy pub day to @nuzo.bsky.social latest #Africanhorror #magicalrealism novel FUTILITY!!!!!! Such an amazing author! I'm really excited for this one!!!!

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@gavreads @gavreads.co.uk · 19h

Happy book birthday!

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Nuzo Onoh "Queen of African Horror" @nuzo.bsky.social · 19h

Thanks so much dear Gav🥰

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Nuzo Onoh "Queen of African Horror" @nuzo.bsky.social · 19h

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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Nuzo Onoh "Queen of African Horror" @nuzo.bsky.social · 19h

Oh my dear heart!!! What an awesome gift to celebrate the release of FUTILITY today!!! Thank you so much
@gnofhorror.com Not just for this incredible review, but for "getting" the story🤗

Ginger Nuts of Horror @gnofhorror.com · 21h

"compelling and evocative, crafting this expletive-laden, vengeance-filled story into an unpredictable and fiercely inventive tale that leaves a lasting and satisfying aftertaste on anyone who devours its pages"

@titanbooks.bsky.social @nuzo.bsky.social

gnofhorror.com/futility-by-...

Futility By Nuzo Onoh: Female Rage And Deadly Bargains: Book Review - The Ginger Nuts Of Horror Review Website

Futility by Nuzo Onoh: Female Rage and Deadly Bargains: Book Review

gnofhorror.com

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Nuzo Onoh "Queen of African Horror" @nuzo.bsky.social · 19h

Oh Tim! Thanks so much for your generosity. I am blessed with your kindness and continious professional support x🤗

Tim Lebbon @timlebbon.bsky.social · 23h

HAPPY PUB DAY to @nuzo.bsky.social #Africanhorror, #Magicalrealism novel, FUTILITY. She's a great writer and a wonderful human, so go get yours now!

titanbooks.com/72646-futili...

Futility

Crackling with wit, this is a monstrous, gleeful, bitingly funny tale of murder, body-swapping and bloody vengeance from the recipient of the Bram Stoker Award ® for Lifetime Achievement and ‘Queen of...

titanbooks.com

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Nuzo Onoh "Queen of African Horror" @nuzo.bsky.social · 19h

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

Join us in London tomorrow if you're in the city. Can't wait to celebrate the official release of FUTILITY tomorrow with the awesome folks of @srfantasyclub.bsky.social 🤗

Super Relaxed Fantasy Club @srfantasyclub.bsky.social · 1d

TOMORROW!

IAN MCDONALD @ianmcdonald.bsky.social
and
NUZO ONOH @nuzo.bsky.social

talk Halloween horror, fantasy and sci fi!

Grab your free spot at srfc2025halloween.eventbrite.com

THIS TUESDAY
Ian McDonald
Nuzo Onoh
7pm Tuesday 14th October
Star of Kings, near Kings Cross
Free donation optional

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

Yaaaay 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🤜🏽❤️❤️

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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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Brian Bowyer @brianbowyer.bsky.social · 12d

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Nuzo Onoh "Queen of African Horror" @nuzo.bsky.social · 4d

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Nuzo Onoh "Queen of African Horror" @nuzo.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks for reading WTDBG and hope you enjoy it :)

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Nuzo Onoh "Queen of African Horror" @nuzo.bsky.social · 4d

Just a few more days to go! Yaaay!! Come join the fun if you're in London next Tuesday!

Super Relaxed Fantasy Club @srfantasyclub.bsky.social · 4d

Have a great weekend everyone!

And remember, FREE book event leading up to Halloween on Tuesday - book your slot to see (link in quoted post):

NUZO ONOH @nuzo.bsky.social
and
IAN MCDONALD @ianmcdonald.bsky.social

Super Relaxed Fantasy Club @srfantasyclub.bsky.social · 26d

Halloween is coming!

Creepy - but relaxed! - readings and chat from award winning authors NUZO ONOH @nuzo.bsky.social and IAN MCDONALD @ianmcdonald.bsky.social

7pm, 14 Oct, Star of Kings
Free! Reserve your spot at srfc2025Halloween.eventbrite.com

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