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Jessica Van Smith
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Fantasy novelist
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Come out tomorrow and I'll read you some poetry. Making Waves has an exciting lineup of poets, storytelling and musicians.
#poetry #performance #spokenword
June 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Just finished a current edit that built up some new plot twists that dare I say put the epic in fantasy? No? Gonna anyway 🫣 Need to go stare at a wall now and turn my brain off. #wip #author #fantasy #editing #writing
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June 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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#poetry #writingjourney #indieauthor #epicfantasy #art
Making Waves
Hello Friends, Working on a book can entail many things that are like many other things. You might choose a word like a paint from a color palette, order a sequence of events like planning for surg…
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June 15, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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#poetry #writingjourney #indieauthor #epicfantasy #art
Making Waves
Hello Friends, Working on a book can entail many things that are like many other things. You might choose a word like a paint from a color palette, order a sequence of events like planning for surg…
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June 15, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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Was editing my wip and realized my MC discovered the object she was looking for... twice... on the same page 🫣
#wip #romantasy #epicfantasy #darkfantasy
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June 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Had a blast reading my poetry at Micklegate Arts Trail last night, but honestly blown away at all the local talent! Some seriously incredible performances. ❤️
June 6, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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First Friday of the month means its story time...

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Fractured Faces - a short story
A funfair escape from reality turns dark in the hall of mirrors.
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June 6, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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Leeds folks, come listen to us talk about historical fantasy and science fiction!
katiebruce.bsky.social Katie ♥️💜💙 @katiebruce.bsky.social · Jun 4
An Evening of Historical Fantasy & Science Fiction, Waterstones Leeds 25th June 7pm
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Come listen to some fabulous people discussing all things historical SFF!
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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
June 4, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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I'll be presenting my poetry at Micklegate Arts Trail for the York Festival of Ideas alongside many talented arists. I would love to see you there ❤️
#poetry #art #performance #york
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May 20, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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I've just posted episode 33 of The Half Elven Orphan on my blog: #booksky #fantasy #sff #writing #fiction #creativewriting #freebooks #books #reading #Alagariel #TalesOfVatan

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The Half Elven Orphan #33 – JC Eberdt
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May 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Congratulations, Andrew! #fantasy #epic
aknighton.bsky.social Andrew Knighton @aknighton.bsky.social · May 15
Fake prophecies, a shiny new sword, & a branded birthmark are guiding Raul's fate. But who chooses the chosen one? And what can you do when your destiny is a lie? A story about deception, family, rebellion, and choosing your own path.
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The cover of the novel Forged for Destiny by Andrew Knighton, featuring a sword and a crescent moon in a ring against a background of flames. Next to is are two quotes from reviews: “Offers an inventive take on the classic chosen-one trope while weaving in themes of loyalty, loss, and the rebellious power of books and knowledge. Perfect for fans of Raymond E. Feist.” – Library Journal “Knighton turns the usual archetypes of high fantasy on their heads, questioning the very definition of heroism and villainy in a thrilling novel about a young man’s growing understanding of political and moral complexity.” – Dainy Bernstein, Shelf Awareness
May 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Short Story Shenanigans
Heya friends! It’s been a minute, but just wanted to tell you what I’ve been up to! Ever have that thing happen where you write a short story that is somber and introspective with a sci…
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May 20, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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#poetry #poems #poets #america #resist
YO UNDERGROUND 2- one for the books!
Last night was one for the books! With two days to prepare for my first poetry reading and performing 11 straight from my heart? Nerves were present, but damn if it wasn’t a blast! The other …
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April 28, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Excited to be performing poetry/spoken word tomorrow evening with Navigators Art in York. If you're free, come check it out! Lots of great performers will be there. #navigatorsart #poetry #spokenword #performanceart
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April 26, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Excited to be performing poetry/spoken word tomorrow evening with Navigators Art in York. If you're free, come check it out! Lots of great performers will be there. #navigatorsart #poetry #spokenword #performanceart
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April 26, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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It's a busy week this week with some enticing events in both Liverpool and Manchester!

Please do come and join us if you can!

📅 Thursday - the launch event for Adelphi by Carol Maginn
📅 Saturday - the Northern Publisher's Fair
📅 Saturday AND Sunday - Manchester Geek Fayre!
April 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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The Half Elven Orphan, episode 29 has just released on my website. #booksky #books #freebooks #sff #fantasy #writing #fiction #TalesOfVatan #Alagariel #creativewriting

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The Half Elven Orphan #29 – JC Eberdt
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April 17, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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The Half Elven Orphan, part 28 has just been released!
#booksky #freebooks #fantasy #sff #writing #fiction #TalesOfVatan #Alagariel #creativewriting #books

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The Half Elven Orphan #28 – JC Eberdt
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April 11, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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The Half Elven Orphan. episode 27
#booksky #creativewriting #fantasy #sff #fiction #books #freebooks #Alagariel #TalesOfVatan #JCEberdt

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The Half Elven Orphan #27 – JC Eberdt
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April 4, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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#poetry #author #newsletter #jessicavansmith #inspiration #empowerment #antiracism #endautocracy #love #writing #art #music
Inspiration
I was talking to a couple of friends about the story that I’m working on and struggling with my connection to it. The plot had shifted to mirror world events and I didn’t know if I was …
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March 25, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Episode 25 of The Half Elven Orphan has been released!
#books #freebooks #booksky #sff #fantasy #TalesOfVatan #Alagariel #reading #fiction #writing

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The Half Elven Orphan #25 – JC Eberdt
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March 21, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Inspiration
I was talking to a couple of friends about the story that I’m working on and struggling with my connection to it. The plot had shifted to mirror world events and I didn’t know if I was …
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March 25, 2025 at 7:38 AM