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CraigBookwyrm 📖📚
@craigbookwyrm.bsky.social
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Girl dad, husband, humanist (He/Him)

Reader & reviewer of mostly SFF.

Not accepting any unsolicited review/ARC requests.

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shaunalawless.bsky.social
Ahhh - I’m so excited it’s finally been announced!!
grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 5h
Enormous congratulations to our favourite queen of mythology
@shaunalawless.bsky.social!
Not only has she signed her next trilogy but also a TV adaptation!!
The big question is who can they cast that'll bring the Gormflaith energy?
Bookseller article: Head of Zeus signs deal for Shauna Lawless’ historical fantasy trilogy [Image of the wonderful Shauna Lawless] Head of Zeus, part of Bloomsbury Publishing, is publishing three new novels from historical fantasy author Shauna Lawless. Editor Greg Rees agreed a deal with Ed Wilson of Johnson & Alcock for world English-language rights in three new titles set in Lawless’ Gael Song universe, a fantasy series set in medieval Ireland. The first of Lawless’ new books, Daughter of the Otherworld, was published in 2025. The second volume, Son of the Serpent, will be published in autumn 2026, with an untitled third volume set for release in autumn 2027. Lawless said: “The Gael Song publication journey has been an amazing adventure. I’ve felt more and more love for this world as the series has progressed, and I’m so excited that Daughter of the Otherworld has already garnered so much attention. Head of Zeus and Bloomsbury have been incredible to work with, and their enthusiasm for the series has really helped propel it forward. Signing a deal with Playground for a TV adaptation has been another highlight. Wolf Hall and The White Queen are two of my favourite book adaptations, and knowing the same company is interested in Gael Song has been a surreal and delightful experience.” Rees said: “Shauna’s inspired blending of Irish history and mythology is an absolute delight to work on and all of us at Head of Zeus are thrilled to be continuing the Gael Song journey with her.” Wilson said: “Shauna is one of the brightest stars in the SFF arena, and has built something rare and stunning in the Gael Song. As this second era begins, we’re excited to continue the journey with Greg and with House of Zeus, who have supported her from day one. Shauna makes historical fantasy feel vivid and contemporary.”
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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solarisbooks.bsky.social
NEW BOOK ON NETGALLEY ALERT!

Calling all reviewers, librarians, booksellers, and press: @kerstinhall.bsky.social 's Nebula and Locus Award-nominated dark fantasy novel - ASUNDER - has landed on Netgalley UK!

Request: https://geni.us/SolarisNG
Preorder: https://geni.us/asunder
Against a burning flower background, white text "Available on Netgalley UK!" Below, on an eReader, the cover for ASUNDER by Kerstin Hall.
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
craigbookwyrm.bsky.social
Remember when people used to say, "don't believe everything you read/see on the Internet"?

What happened?
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
craigbookwyrm.bsky.social
Starting Project Hanuman by @stewarthotston.com

Just four chapters in and this already feels very different. I'm intrigued.
Book cover: Project Hanuman by Stewart Hotston
November 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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dominishbooks.bsky.social
Wife got a new doodlecats t-shirt, and I know some of you will appreciate it as much as I do!
November 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
craigbookwyrm.bsky.social
"What are we if not stories we have been told, and stories we tell ourselves?"

A delicate blend of folklore and speculative fiction - exploring themes of xenophobia, grief, forgiveness, and recovery - tenderly threaded with fragile strands of hope.

Beautifully crafted by @rainewilson.bsky.social
Book cover of We Are All Ghosts in the Forest by Lorraine Wilson
November 8, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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frasierarmitage.bsky.social
REVIEW: “If Guillermo Del Toro adapted Jules Verne like an Agatha Christie mystery, you’d end up with something like THE SALT ORACLE by @rainewilson.bsky.social
It’s oceanic in its scope and beauty, and like the sea, it left me in a state of awe.”

Full review 👇🏻

fanfiaddict.com/review-the-s...
Review: The Salt Oracle (Book #2 of We Are All Ghosts In The Forest) by Lorraine Wilson | FanFiAddict
Synopsis It’s been seventeen years since the Internet crashed and left the world broken… Auli lives on the Bellwether, a floating college safe from the conf ...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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justinleeanderson.com
If you've been waiting for the right time to jump into The Eidyn Saga, now's your moment! The Lost War is just 99p all through November on Amazon. It's a #Scottish #EpicFantasy #mystery #conspiracy #thriller found family road trip with a #DnD vibe and a twist. Go, go, go! #FantasyBooks
On a green background, the words "99p in November, Amazon UK Monthly Deal" appear alongside the cover of The Lost War by Justin Lee Anderson
November 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
craigbookwyrm.bsky.social
Started We Are All Ghosts in the Forest by @rainewilson.bsky.social

Already a third of the way in and very much intrigued by the story.
Book cover of We Are All Ghosts in the Forest by Lorraine Wilson
November 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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easterconuk.bsky.social
Eastercon is the UK's annual science fiction convention for book lovers & writers

Iridescence, 2026's Eastercon will be at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, 3-6 April 2026. Tickets on sale now

Guests of Honour include @rjbarker.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social & @drkarenlord.bsky.social
A bunny. It is brown and white, and has one floppy ear over one eye. It looks serious, but mostly because it's been reading the entire Dune serious and suspects it should have stopped at book three. A sign reading #Eastercon2026 is also in the picture. It is an open-source, free to use bunny picture, and is appropiate for Eastercon.
November 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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robjhayes.bsky.social
The November list of Self Published Fantasy is now live!

I can't lie, one of the covers really snagged my attention this month. Can you guess which?

robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...
Self Published Fantasy Releases – November 2025
Visit the post for more.
robjhayes.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 10:11 AM
craigbookwyrm.bsky.social
I did not realise that @bingewriting.bsky.social was at World FantasyCon. I only realised after seeing a post yesterday. If I had been more aware and organised, I would have brought my copy of Dissolution for signing; one of my top reads of the year!
November 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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aptshadow.bsky.social
Starship Alexandria news! For December, instead of a regular episode, @emmanewman.bsky.social and I will be releasing an Advent Calendar with a short episode every day from 1st to 25th December, talking about our favourite TV series.
November 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
craigbookwyrm.bsky.social
Some authors I've added to my tbr since attending World FantasyCon 2025

@rainewilson.bsky.social
@stewarthotston.com
@mkhardywrites.com
@sophieburnham.bsky.social
@joe-hill.bsky.social
Jackson Ford
@keithrosson.bsky.social
@aliciawanstallb.bsky.social
@aliettedebodard.com

And more besides... 📚
November 3, 2025 at 12:55 PM
craigbookwyrm.bsky.social
Big thank you and congratulations to @britfantasysoc.bsky.social and @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social for organising and running a brilliant convention 👏👏👏
November 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
craigbookwyrm.bsky.social
I've unpacked my #Worldfantasycon2025 haul 📚
A picture collage of my haul from World FantasyCon in Brighton. Of Blood and Fire proof by Ryan Cahill Signed Spiderlight by Adrian Tchaikovsky Signed Project Hanuman by Stewart Hotston Signed Mushroom Blues by Adrian M Gibson Signed The Needfire by MK Hardy Signed We Are All Ghosts in the Forest by Lorraine Wilson
November 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
craigbookwyrm.bsky.social
Listening to this on the train home.
Days of Shattered Faith by Adrian Tchaikovsky
November 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
craigbookwyrm.bsky.social
This sounds fascinating. I'm yet to read We Are All Ghosts in the Forest, but managed to grab a signed copy this morning. These books sound like 'me' books.
solarisbooks.bsky.social Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · 8d
Ahead of its release next week, why not take a sneak peek at an excerpt of @rainewilson.bsky.social 's THE SALT ORACLE? A locked boat murder mystery in a giant floating college plagued by digital ghosts!

Read @scifinow.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4kwsu1j
Preorder: https://geni.us/saltorac
November 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
craigbookwyrm.bsky.social
Homeward Bound from @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social

Invigorating and exhausting in equal measure. I had a great time!

Caught up with some good acquaintances and friends, met some long-time friends in person for the first time, and made some new connections with truly friendly and inspiring people.
November 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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aptshadow.bsky.social
For those at world fantasy con: while I wasn’t at the mass signing, happy to sign things if you spot me around.
November 1, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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zookie-art.bsky.social
Another sketch based on The Will of the Many ~

(Craving having the time to do a big personal piece that isn't just a sketch one of these days...)

#bookart
November 1, 2025 at 10:05 AM
craigbookwyrm.bsky.social
Good morning Brighton.
Ready for Day 3 of #worldfantasycon2025
Brighton beach, with pier in background and the sun behind the clouds. Brighton beach, old pier skeleton and blue skies
November 1, 2025 at 9:14 AM
craigbookwyrm.bsky.social
First train on my journey to Brighton... delayed.

Not a great start.
October 30, 2025 at 8:59 AM
craigbookwyrm.bsky.social
Will be travelling to Brighton tomorrow morning for @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social

Really looking forward to my first convention since 2023; not looking forward to the 5 hour journey though.

Please say 'hi' if you see me there, I can be socially awkward until I know people 😊
October 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM