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Sarah Brooks @sarahbrooks.bsky.social · 27d

We're delighted to be welcoming author Shuang Xuetao 双雪涛 to Leeds on Wed as part of the Leeds Centre for New Chinese Writing, in association with @grantamag.bsky.social - the event is free, and all welcome! (Please book at the link below) writingchinese.leeds.ac.uk/events/shuan...

Shuang Xuetao 双雪涛 at Leeds | The Leeds Centre for New Chinese Writing

writingchinese.leeds.ac.uk

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Sarah Brooks @sarahbrooks.bsky.social · Sep 12

Delighted to be part of this anthology of strange tales!

Black Shuck Books @blackshuckbooks.bsky.social · Sep 12

SOMETHING PECULIAR is coming...

Day eight's author is @sarahbrooks.bsky.social, with her tale "Web".

SOMETHING PECULIAR will be released in October, and is available to pre-order now from the Black Shuck Books website.

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Sarah Brooks @sarahbrooks.bsky.social · Sep 1

Honoured to be involved in this year's Sponosored Write, on behalf of Macmillan Cancer Support, along with a whole gaggle of amazing writers!

Dr Rachel Knightley @drrachelknightley.bsky.social · Sep 1

We have a beautiful title from @rhi.bsky.social this year and, as ever, 48 hours from creation to publication all for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Grab your world-exclusive anthology by 18 October at justgiving.com/page/somewhere-thats-green

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Steve Toase @stevetoase.bsky.social · Aug 21

My British Fantasy Award nominated collection* is available at UK Amazon for £2.90. I’m sure you’ve got a copy, but here’s a perfect chance to buy a cheap present for the archaeological horror fan in your life www.amazon.co.uk/Dirt-Upon-My...

*this still hasn’t sunk in.

Dirt Upon My Skin: 37 (Black Shuck Shadows): Amazon.co.uk: Toase, Steve: 9781917173995: Books

Buy Dirt Upon My Skin: 37 (Black Shuck Shadows) by Toase, Steve (ISBN: 9781917173995) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

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Sarah Brooks @sarahbrooks.bsky.social · Aug 21

Over the moon to see The Cautious Traveller's Guide on the @goldsborobooks.bsky.social Glass Bell shortlist, along with some amazing books (including the lovely @jenniegauthor.bsky.social)! Thank you so much to Goldsboro!

A list of 6 books on the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell shortlist

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Sarah Brooks @sarahbrooks.bsky.social · Aug 16

As a tea obsessive, I love this! Thank you so much for reading 🚂✨️🫖

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Sarah Brooks @sarahbrooks.bsky.social · Jul 28

Thank you so much for the kind words! And as a lifelong fantasy reader who used to draw her own maps as a child (and stain them with tea to make them look old) getting a map made me SO happy!

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Sarah Brooks @sarahbrooks.bsky.social · Jul 28

Thank you to the brilliant @drrachelknightley.bsky.social for letting me chat about my white noise obsession, creative doubts, and much more! I've found listening to her podcast incredibly helpful when my confidence is wavering, so it was an honour to be on it ❤️📚
open.spotify.com/episode/7En5...

Dr Rachel Knightley @drrachelknightley.bsky.social · Jul 28

One of the most important things about The Writers' Gym is showing success isn’t about not having the doubts or the struggles: that they’re part of what makes the wins so meaningful.

Thank you @sarahbrooks.bsky.social for sharing such encouraging examples of making our writing lives our own.

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Sarah Brooks @sarahbrooks.bsky.social · Jul 23

This is an amazing book - I'm still thinking about these characters ✨️

Nicola Garrard 🏳️‍🌈BLM @nmgarrard.bsky.social · Jul 23

I’m in love! ❤️📚Just look at my beautiful author copies of #OnTheEdge! The design and production values are just⭐️🌟💫✨Thank you to the genius @oldbarnbooks and incredibly talented book illustrator/designer Michelle Brackenborough!
🤩😎🥰

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Sarah Brooks @sarahbrooks.bsky.social · Jul 23

Thank you so much!! I'm really happy you enjoyed it! ❤️🚂

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Sarah Brooks @sarahbrooks.bsky.social · Jul 23

Thank you so much for the kind words - I'm so happy you enjoyed it! ❤️🚂

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Sarah Brooks @sarahbrooks.bsky.social · Jul 10

Just finished a proof of this and loved it! It's a fantastic mix of golden age crime and supernatural mystery, with brilliantly atmospheric settings and a great heroine. Out in Oct from @hodderscape.bsky.social!

Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Jun 20

This is the cover reveal for my new novel.
Circle of Shadows.
An occult detective in Edwardian England investigates an ancient and deadly mystery.

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Sarah Brooks @sarahbrooks.bsky.social · Jul 10

Looking forward to this tonight!!

Katie ♥️💜💙 @katiebruce.bsky.social · Jul 9

Tomorrow!!

Unfortunately Amy de la Force is no longer able to attend

But worry not! We have Catriona Silvey! @rflong.bsky.social and @sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social ready to bring absolute chaos!!

Romance! Time travel! Villainous women! Thieves after magical books! What more could you want!

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Katie ♥️💜💙 @katiebruce.bsky.social · Jun 26

What a fabulous night! A brilliant discussion on all things historical science fiction and fantasy, great questions from the audience and a lovely signing afterwards!

"Sanguinocrat, to the guillotine with you!" - a fabulous line uttered by @genevievecogman.bsky.social

Andrew Knighton, Sarah Brooks, Stephen Aryan and Genevieve Cogman sat on a stage in front of two black and white waterstones banners

Andrew Knighton, Sarah Brooks, Stephen Aryan and Genevieve Cogman sat on a stage in front of two black and white waterstones banners - Stephen is talking into the microphone

Andrew Knighton, Sarah Brooks, Stephen Aryan and Genevieve Cogman sat on a stage in front of two black and white waterstones banners - Sarah is talking into the microphone

A table full of books by the authors - The Judas Blossom, The Blood Dimmed Tide, The Sorrow of the Sea, The Cautious Traveller's Guide To The Wastelands, Forged For Destiny, Scarlet, Elusive, Damned, The Invisible Library

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Sarah Brooks @sarahbrooks.bsky.social · Jun 26

Really enjoyed this event! Thank you so much to @aknighton.bsky.social for being such a fab moderator, and to @katiebruce.bsky.social and @britfantasysoc.bsky.social for organising!

Andrew Knighton @aknighton.bsky.social · Jun 26

Great time at Waterstones Leeds last night talking historical fantasy with @sarahbrooks.bsky.social @stephenaryan.bsky.social & @genevievecogman.bsky.social. As someone who loves both history & fantasy, this was exactly my jam. Huge thanks to @katiebruce.bsky.social for making it happen.

Four authors sitting on a stage in a bookshop, waiting to start a panel. From left to right, Andrew Knighton, Sarah Brooks, Stephen Aryan, and Genevieve Cogman.

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · Jun 25

It's today! Do you have your ticket to the past?

Portal location is Waterstones, Leeds. tinyurl.com/Historical-SFF

@stephenaryan.bsky.social @genevievecogman.bsky.social
@sarahbrooks.bsky.social @aknighton.bsky.social

British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · May 27

The BFS is excited to announce our next in-person Leeds event, An Evening of Historical Fantasy and Science Fiction. Wednesday 25th June 2025, 7pm. Waterstones, Albion Street, Leeds.

Ticket here: tinyurl.com/Historical-SFF

An old map of the world with a compass as background. Pictures of Andrew Knighton, Stephen Aryan, Sarah Brooks and Genevieve Cogman. The Waterstones and British Fantasy Society logos at the top and the text on purple background: The British Fantasy Society & Waterstones Leeds 'An Evening of Historical Fantasy and Science Fiction' Andrew Knighton (mod), Stephen Aryan, Sarah Brooks, Genevieve Cogman Wednesday 25th June, 7pm, Waterstones, Leeds

An old map of the world with a compass as background. Pictures of Andrew Knighton, Stephen Aryan, Sarah Brooks and Genevieve Cogman and their book covers Damned, Forged For Destiny, The Sorrow of the Sea and The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands

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Sarah Brooks @sarahbrooks.bsky.social · Jun 25

Really looking forward to talking at Marsden Library tomorrow as part of @newwritingnorth.bsky.social's Northern Bookshelf Live! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-cautio...

The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands - Readings and Q&A

Come join us for a night of readings and Q&A with author Sarah Brooks

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · Jun 24

It's tomorrow! Do you have your ticket to the past?

Portal location is Waterstones, Leeds. tinyurl.com/Historical-SFF

@stephenaryan.bsky.social @genevievecogman.bsky.social @sarahbrooks.bsky.social @aknighton.bsky.social

British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · May 27

The BFS is excited to announce our next in-person Leeds event, An Evening of Historical Fantasy and Science Fiction. Wednesday 25th June 2025, 7pm. Waterstones, Albion Street, Leeds.

Ticket here: tinyurl.com/Historical-SFF

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Sarah Brooks @sarahbrooks.bsky.social · Jun 18

Come and join us in Leeds next week, being nerdy about all things historical SFF!

Katie ♥️💜💙 @katiebruce.bsky.social · Jun 18

One week to go!
Who's joining us at this fabulous event discussing all things historical fantasy and science fiction with the wonderful
@sarahbrooks.bsky.social
@genevievecogman.bsky.social
@stephenaryan.bsky.social
and @aknighton.bsky.social moderating

tinyurl.com/Historical-SFF

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Sarah Brooks @sarahbrooks.bsky.social · Jun 14

Come and join us talking about books with long titles! Also circuses, trains, and general strangeness! Caper Books, Oxford, Tues 17th. checkout.square.site/merchant/ML2...

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Adam Farrer @adamjfarrer.bsky.social · Jun 10

My book is currently No.6 and No.10 on Amazon’s humorous essays chart. Do consider buying it while it is mind-blowingly cheap and help me get to No.1, so I can explain to my dad the point of my writing.

Spike Milligan is No.1 but honesty I don’t think he’s feeling the benefit.

amzn.eu/d/6mT5juh

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Andrew Knighton @aknighton.bsky.social · Jun 4

Coming soon!

Find out how authors twist the past into magical shapes, with a panel on historical fantasy & scifi at Leeds Waterstones. @genevievecogman.bsky.social @sarahbrooks.bsky.social & @stephenaryan.bsky.social talk about their truly excellent books.

www.waterstones.com/events/panel...

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Sarah Brooks @sarahbrooks.bsky.social · Jun 4

Obsessed with this gorgeous, complex book - out on June 10th!

Grand Admiral Shaun Duke @shaunduke.net · Jun 3

Y'all, this book is really friggin good.

The Lady, The Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death by Helen Marshall.

Cover for Helen Marshall's The Lady, The Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death. Features an abstract design of two women, fir, a tiger, and a star with vibrant colors.

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Sarah Brooks @sarahbrooks.bsky.social · Jun 4

Need to try and manifest this! (Though I'm not sure I'd manage more than incoherent babbling...)

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Sarah Brooks @sarahbrooks.bsky.social · Jun 4

Thank you for including The Cautious Traveller’s Guide! ❤️

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