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Alexandra Beaumont - Folklore Fantasy Author
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🦉Folkloric books, folk music, gothic meanders
📚Indie Press 2025 Distinguished Favourite
🦌 Folk horror obsessed
🐉British Fantasy Soc London Event Org
🌊Books @brigidsgatepress
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Alexandra Beaumont - Folklore Fantasy Author @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social · Feb 19
Cornish folklore, folk horror and the allure of the sea. I had an absolute whale of a time (geddit?! 🐳) talking about Dissonance of Bird Song and Cornish folklore.

My book features dark merfolk, and strange pacts with the sea:

Join us beneath the waves… 🌊

#folklore #folkhorror #cornwall
folklorepod.bsky.social The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · Feb 19
The next episode of The Folklore Podcast will feature a focus on Cornish folklore with guest @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social

Due to my being at the UK Ghost Story Festival this weekend, this episode will drop slightly later than usual - expected Monday
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Hey, folks. We hope you're all recovered from WFC & had the best time.

If you're already suffering con withdrawals, be comforted that Glasgow 2026 is now the official seated Fantasycon. Only 11 months to go!

And here's a little something to whet your appetite!
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Toss A Groat To Your Redcloak
YouTube video by British Fantasy Society
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November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Kill the Gods: Epic Fantasy Religion - @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social in conversation with @annasmithspark.bsky.social , @justmarvewrites.bsky.social, @willwiles.bsky.social and me. 6pm, Waterstones Covent Garden, 13th November

#SciFi #London @waterstones.bsky.social @britfantasysoc.bsky.social
Kill the Gods: Epic Fantasy Religion - Alexandra Beaumont in conversation with Anna Smith Spark, Marvelous Michael Anson, Will Wiles and me. 6pm Waterstones Covent Garden, 13th November
November 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Firstly, here’s my goofy photo diary of lots of fun and happy conversations at Fantasy Con. 🖤

Secondly, Sorry if you missed out on buying Dissonance of Bird Song, it I’ve included some info on where to find them online.

Lovely to see some many wonderful people!

#booksky #fantasybooks
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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There is also an album Stormtongue with music from the books, available on streaming services.
October 31, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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The fabulous @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social , in bronze age costume, launching her books Dissonance of Birdsong and Ballad of River Bones at
#WorldFantasyCon
Alexandra Beaumont, in bronze age costume, launching her books Dissonance of Birdsong and Ballad of River Bones at World Fantasy Con Alexandra Beaumont, in bronze age costume, launching her books Dissonance of Birdsong and Ballad of River Bones at World Fantasy Con
October 31, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Thoroughly enjoyed this lovely reading with @robjhayes.bsky.social and @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social. I love fantasy stories and fantasy storytellers and feel so grateful and energized to do a reading at the actual World Fantasy Convention! A dream! 💚
Three authors at a reading table.
October 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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The totally magical and very talented @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social launches her latest from @brigidsgatepress.bsky.social, Ballad of River Bones.

(And she let me use the egg shakers during a singalong!)
November 1, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Do We Love Or Do We Wait?, the (midday!) sex scene panel with @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social @annabelcwrites.bsky.social @elianjmorgan.bsky.social and Catriona Silvey
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November 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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At home among the fairy tales and folklore. 🌿

My dark folklore fantasy duology (with a smattering of romance) are now at home in their natural habitat. Or at least, the right fairy tales and folklore listings on ‘zon. 😅

#folklore #booksky #fantasybooks
October 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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22 Oct: @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social's Ballad of River Bones came out through @brigidsgatepress.bsky.social

21 Oct: J. Dianne Dotson's The Secret of the Sapphire Sentinel was out via Android Press (cc @jendiagammon.bsky.social)

1 Oct: @stephellis.bsky.social's Harrowfield was self-published
October 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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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
October 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Have Covid, embracing the YA moody assass*n look as I trundle round the bit of the house I’m restricting myself to. 😅

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Beaumont with messy hair, a mask and her hood up.
October 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Fan of folk horror fantasy?! Ballad of River Bones comes out on 22nd October. Street Team sign ups are now live:

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For fans of Lucy Hounsom, T Kingfisher and The Last Kingdom.

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Ballad of River Bones is the conclusion of epic folklore fantasy and Indie Press Award Distinguished Favourite duology, Dissonance of Bird Song, ending the critically acclaimed tale of “love, loss and sacrifice.” Cursed by ghosts of her victims and haunted by her past, Nessa searches for her lost sister. In the Myst, change is devastating. To survive, Nessa makes a pact with a mysterious druid to protect herself from the ghosts of those she has killed. As the shadows draw long over ancient Cornwall, Nessa’s path leads her to a choice: Save her sister and doom herself to death, or destroy the Myst and banish her sister to the sea. Ballad of River Bones is the conclusion of epic folklore fantasy and Indie Press Award Distinguished Favourite duology, Dissonance of Bird Song, ending the critically acclaimed tale of “love, loss and sacrifice.” Cursed by ghosts of her victims and haunted by her past, Nessa searches for her lost sister. In the Myst, change is devastating. To survive, Nessa makes a pact with a mysterious druid to protect herself from the ghosts of those she has killed. As the shadows draw long over ancient Cornwall, Nessa’s path leads her to a choice: Save her sister and doom herself to death, or destroy the Myst and banish her sister to the sea. Links to sign up to street team are in bio. Reviews of folk lore fantasy epic Dissonance of Bird Song, praising for its atmosphere and lyrical, poignant story telling. Blurb of folklore fantasy epic, Ballad of River Bones. Ballad of River Bones is the conclusion of epic folklore fantasy and Indie Press Award Distinguished Favourite duology, Dissonance of Bird Song, ending the critically acclaimed tale of “love, loss and sacrifice.” Cursed by ghosts of her victims and haunted by her past, Nessa searches for her lost sister. In the Myst, change is devastating. To survive, Nessa makes a pact with a mysterious druid to protect herself from the ghosts of those she has killed. As the shadows draw long over ancient Cornwall, Nessa’s path leads her to a choice: Save her sister and doom herself to death, or destroy the Myst and banish her sister to the sea.
October 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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This gothic book ABSOLUTELY destroyed me in the first few pages, and I tell everyone to read it. It influences all my gothic fantasy.

What’s your favourite gothic book?

#booksky #gothicbooks
October 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Evergreen themes of rebellion, folk horror and bi-rep love in my books. My next book I’m planning on writing is going to be even more folk horror and even more rebellion focused. ✊

#booksky #fantasy #folklore #follhorror
October 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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My folk horror fantasy Ballad of River Bones is now available on Net Galley, along with critically acclaimed Dissonance of Bird Song. Happy spooky season! 🎃

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October 2, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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The song begins: Pre-orders are live and you can find both Ballad of River Bones and the prequel, Dissonance of Bird Song, on Net Galley. The book comes out 22nd October, when the bones at last begin to sing. ☠️

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October 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Almost time to cross the veil into the otherworld…

Our next @britishfantasysociety event is coming up, delve into the world of folk horror with us. Tickets still available through Waterstones Covent Garden.

#booksky #folkhorror
Almost time to cross the veil into the otherworld… Our next @britishfantasysociety event is coming up, delve into the world of folk horror with us. Tickets still available through @waterstonescovgarden As the veil thins and we move towards All Hallows Eve, follow these mysterious authors down the rabbit hole of supernatural and folk horror inspired fantasy books. Bring your warding glyphs, and get ready for a night of weird tales and wild fun in this latest British Fantasy Society event. Author Q&A plus book signings after the panel, featuring: @rj.barker @davidmbarnett @linton.marisa
September 26, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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FANTASY VILLAIN WRITING 101

A brief outline of what I think about when crafting fantasy villains. ⚔️ ☠️

I try make all my villains feel a little bit relatable at least, as I don’t enjoy books where evil is a very binary concept.

#booksky #fantasybooks #villainera #writing
September 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Crossing the Veil - Supernatural and Folklore in Fantasy: Marisa Linton, RJ Barker and David Barnett in conversation with Alexandra Beaumont.

Tuesday 7th Oct, 6pm (BST). Waterstones, Covent Garden.

Ticket: tinyurl.com/fosup
Crossing the Veil – A British Fantasy Society event poster. The event features folklore fantasy and supernatural fantasy authors, David Barnett, Marisa Linton, RJ Barker and Alexandra Beaumont
September 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Author Q&A plus book signings after the panel

@rjbarker.bsky.social @davidmbarnett.bsky.social @mlinton.bsky.social @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social

#BritishFantasySociety #Waterstones #SFFBooks #AuthorTalk #WritingCommunity #WritingPanel #FantasyBooks #BookSky #folkhorror #folkhorrorrevival #folklore
September 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Final final edits are done for Ballad of River Bones, and I’m ready to sleep. Pre-order links, street team sign ups and review link coming soon. Comps are T Kingfisher & Lucy Holland meets Cornish folk horror.

Dissonance of Bird Song is currently available on NetGalley.

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September 14, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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My folk horror fantasy is coming really really soon, and I’ll be looking for a street team to hype it up. Let me know if you’re interested. ☺️ Goodies and reviews copies will be available.

It’s the sequel to my Indie Press Award distinguished fave, Dissonance of Bird Song.

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September 11, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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One year of my epic folklore fantasy with a smattering of romance selling pretty consistently (except when work got busy/ my holiday.)

What a dreamy year. Still can’t believe I got an Indie Press Award accolade either this book. 😍🌊

Thanks to @brigidsgatepress.bsky.social

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August 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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Stuff I wish I knew early doors of book life. 😅 📚

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Book with banner that says important: friendly reminder to go at your own pace as another and some tips to help. Tips on how to be a good fantasy author and promote without exhausting yourself.
August 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM