Bruce Buchanan
@bbuchananwomble.bsky.social
Writer of fiction. New Adult fantasy novel THE BLACKSMITH'S BOY (2025) and THE RETURN OF THE CERULEAN BLUR (2026), both from Wild Ink Publishing.
https://brucebuchananauthor.com/
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I had a holiday guest blog post publish today on Long and Short reviews. And if you comment on the blog, you will be entered to win an e-copy of my book SUPERFICIAL. Check out the comments for more info.
December 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I had a holiday guest blog post publish today on Long and Short reviews. And if you comment on the blog, you will be entered to win an e-copy of my book SUPERFICIAL. Check out the comments for more info.
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Oops I accidentally dropped the price to 99cents across the board 🙀 😉
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#booksky #sff #sffh 💙📚
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#booksky #sff #sffh 💙📚
✨reminder✨
The Indie Ink Awards are open for voting!
Mechanical Heart is nominated in a few categories and I would so appreciate your votes!!
You can also get Mechanical Heart 75% off on Smashwords!!
The Indie Ink Awards are open for voting!
Mechanical Heart is nominated in a few categories and I would so appreciate your votes!!
You can also get Mechanical Heart 75% off on Smashwords!!
December 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Oops I accidentally dropped the price to 99cents across the board 🙀 😉
books2read.com/mechanicalhe...
#booksky #sff #sffh 💙📚
books2read.com/mechanicalhe...
#booksky #sff #sffh 💙📚
Christmas Eve 2025 - enjoying Chinese food with the family. I write about our long-standing tradition in a new Long and Short Review essay. Plus, you can win a free copy of THE BLACKSMITH’S BOY!
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December 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Christmas Eve 2025 - enjoying Chinese food with the family. I write about our long-standing tradition in a new Long and Short Review essay. Plus, you can win a free copy of THE BLACKSMITH’S BOY!
www.longandshortreviews.com/guest-blogs/...
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My guest post for Long and Short Reviews is now live! I talk about my family’s favorite holiday tradition, plus you can win a digital copy of my debut novel, THE BLACKSMITH’S BOY!
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Winter Blogfest: Bruce Buchanan
This post is part of Long and Short Reviews’ Winter Blogfest. Leave a comment for a chance to win a free digital copy of my NA swords & sorcery fantasy novel The Blacksmith’s Boy. Takeou…
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December 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
My guest post for Long and Short Reviews is now live! I talk about my family’s favorite holiday tradition, plus you can win a digital copy of my debut novel, THE BLACKSMITH’S BOY!
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I'll be writing a guest post about my family's favorite holiday tradition for Long and Short Reviews' 2025 Winter Blogfest! It drops early on Christmas Eve - and as part of the festivities, I'll be giving away a free digital copy of THE BLACKSMITH'S BOY! Check it out on Wednesday....
December 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I'll be writing a guest post about my family's favorite holiday tradition for Long and Short Reviews' 2025 Winter Blogfest! It drops early on Christmas Eve - and as part of the festivities, I'll be giving away a free digital copy of THE BLACKSMITH'S BOY! Check it out on Wednesday....
Wrapping Christmas presents & watching basketball - a holiday tradition of mine!
December 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Wrapping Christmas presents & watching basketball - a holiday tradition of mine!
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Seeing my book in the wild never gets old, especially when it’s on the local author shelf next to Beth Macy’s best seller and 2025 favorite for @barackobama.bsky.social
#YA #bskybooks #writingcommunity
#YA #bskybooks #writingcommunity
December 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Seeing my book in the wild never gets old, especially when it’s on the local author shelf next to Beth Macy’s best seller and 2025 favorite for @barackobama.bsky.social
#YA #bskybooks #writingcommunity
#YA #bskybooks #writingcommunity
THE BLACKSMITH'S BOY has been nominated for the Indie Ink Awards in the following categories!
- Best book cover and cover artist
- Best friendship (Bok & Isabella)
- Side Character MVP (Princess Isabella!)
Scroll down to "THE Blacksmith's Boy!"
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- Best book cover and cover artist
- Best friendship (Bok & Isabella)
- Side Character MVP (Princess Isabella!)
Scroll down to "THE Blacksmith's Boy!"
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Indie Ink Awards 2025 - Indie Story Geek
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December 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
THE BLACKSMITH'S BOY has been nominated for the Indie Ink Awards in the following categories!
- Best book cover and cover artist
- Best friendship (Bok & Isabella)
- Side Character MVP (Princess Isabella!)
Scroll down to "THE Blacksmith's Boy!"
www.indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
- Best book cover and cover artist
- Best friendship (Bok & Isabella)
- Side Character MVP (Princess Isabella!)
Scroll down to "THE Blacksmith's Boy!"
www.indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
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Delighted to see Jessica Handler's THE WORLD TO SEE on @ajc.com 's "5 Southern novels we can't wait to read in 2026" www.ajc.com/arts-enterta...
Bookshelf: 5 Southern novels we can’t wait to read in 2026
Explore five must-read Southern novels for 2026, featuring stories of history, mystery and identity.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Delighted to see Jessica Handler's THE WORLD TO SEE on @ajc.com 's "5 Southern novels we can't wait to read in 2026" www.ajc.com/arts-enterta...
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🧛♂️ Read my book with your crucifix handy and plenty of garlic!
Thank you, Bruce.
What an insightful review.
🌟 Such an honor to receive your review. 🌟
Thank you, Bruce.
What an insightful review.
🌟 Such an honor to receive your review. 🌟
December 11, 2025 at 7:21 AM
🧛♂️ Read my book with your crucifix handy and plenty of garlic!
Thank you, Bruce.
What an insightful review.
🌟 Such an honor to receive your review. 🌟
Thank you, Bruce.
What an insightful review.
🌟 Such an honor to receive your review. 🌟
Book review - VAMPIRE VERSES by @ghostlyverse.bsky.social! A wonderful collection of vampire poems. If you like vampires (and who doesn’t?), give VAMPIRE VERSES a read… preferably during the light of day, with your crucifix handy. Full review 👇
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Bruce Buchanan's review of Vampire Verses
5/5: What is it about vampires that is so fascinating? Maybe it’s the notion that they once were human, now are something different—and more. Perhaps it’s that they are undead, having solved life’s gr...
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December 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Book review - VAMPIRE VERSES by @ghostlyverse.bsky.social! A wonderful collection of vampire poems. If you like vampires (and who doesn’t?), give VAMPIRE VERSES a read… preferably during the light of day, with your crucifix handy. Full review 👇
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
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#HorrorCommunity
🧛♂️ 🦇 Thrilled to share that my book "Vampire Verses" has been reviewed by Bruce @bbuchananwomble.bsky.social
@hwany.org @swsworlds.bsky.social @sfpoetry.bsky.social @dmcwriter.bsky.social @twisteddreamspress.bsky.social @hdwp.com
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🧛♂️ 🦇 Thrilled to share that my book "Vampire Verses" has been reviewed by Bruce @bbuchananwomble.bsky.social
@hwany.org @swsworlds.bsky.social @sfpoetry.bsky.social @dmcwriter.bsky.social @twisteddreamspress.bsky.social @hdwp.com
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Bruce Buchanan's review of Vampire Verses
5/5: What is it about vampires that is so fascinating? Maybe it’s the notion that they once were human, now are something different—and more. Perhaps it’s that they are undead, having solved life’s gr...
www.goodreads.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
#HorrorCommunity
🧛♂️ 🦇 Thrilled to share that my book "Vampire Verses" has been reviewed by Bruce @bbuchananwomble.bsky.social
@hwany.org @swsworlds.bsky.social @sfpoetry.bsky.social @dmcwriter.bsky.social @twisteddreamspress.bsky.social @hdwp.com
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
🧛♂️ 🦇 Thrilled to share that my book "Vampire Verses" has been reviewed by Bruce @bbuchananwomble.bsky.social
@hwany.org @swsworlds.bsky.social @sfpoetry.bsky.social @dmcwriter.bsky.social @twisteddreamspress.bsky.social @hdwp.com
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Great new interview w/ @dianebillas.bsky.social! She talks about her wonderful novel SUPERFICIAL, her love of superheroes & Philadelphia, the writing process, upcoming projects, and why queer books matter.
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Author Interview: Diane Billas
Wanna talk superheroes? Let's discuss Superficial
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December 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Great new interview w/ @dianebillas.bsky.social! She talks about her wonderful novel SUPERFICIAL, her love of superheroes & Philadelphia, the writing process, upcoming projects, and why queer books matter.
quietwriters.substack.com/p/author-int...
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This went so well! Sold way more books than I expected and one reader even wanted to get a photo! 🥳 Oh, and Amy had a great day w/ her art!
December 7, 2025 at 1:36 AM
This went so well! Sold way more books than I expected and one reader even wanted to get a photo! 🥳 Oh, and Amy had a great day w/ her art!
‘Tis the season! Books make great holiday gifts. May I humbly recommend my new adult sword & sorcery novel The Blacksmith’s Boy for the fantasy fans in your life?
December 5, 2025 at 11:13 PM
‘Tis the season! Books make great holiday gifts. May I humbly recommend my new adult sword & sorcery novel The Blacksmith’s Boy for the fantasy fans in your life?
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Did I mention that my book, THE BLACKSMITH’S BOY, is on sale for a freakin’ QUARTER?!? As in twenty-five cents? Even if only are a little interested, what do you have to lose? 😂
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December 4, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Did I mention that my book, THE BLACKSMITH’S BOY, is on sale for a freakin’ QUARTER?!? As in twenty-five cents? Even if only are a little interested, what do you have to lose? 😂
payhip.com/WildInkPubli...
payhip.com/WildInkPubli...
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HORROR SUBMISSIONS OPEN 🔥
An anthology to honour the creator of #HorrorWritersChat, Matt aka MG Mason, is in the works.
Theme: CAMPFIRE HORROR FOR ADULTS
Deadline: December 31st, 2025
See attached FAQ for details
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Please direct questions about this anthology to
@thatwilliambeck.bsky.social
An anthology to honour the creator of #HorrorWritersChat, Matt aka MG Mason, is in the works.
Theme: CAMPFIRE HORROR FOR ADULTS
Deadline: December 31st, 2025
See attached FAQ for details
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Please direct questions about this anthology to
@thatwilliambeck.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
HORROR SUBMISSIONS OPEN 🔥
An anthology to honour the creator of #HorrorWritersChat, Matt aka MG Mason, is in the works.
Theme: CAMPFIRE HORROR FOR ADULTS
Deadline: December 31st, 2025
See attached FAQ for details
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Please direct questions about this anthology to
@thatwilliambeck.bsky.social
An anthology to honour the creator of #HorrorWritersChat, Matt aka MG Mason, is in the works.
Theme: CAMPFIRE HORROR FOR ADULTS
Deadline: December 31st, 2025
See attached FAQ for details
---
Please direct questions about this anthology to
@thatwilliambeck.bsky.social
Did I mention that my book, THE BLACKSMITH’S BOY, is on sale for a freakin’ QUARTER?!? As in twenty-five cents? Even if only are a little interested, what do you have to lose? 😂
payhip.com/WildInkPubli...
payhip.com/WildInkPubli...
December 4, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Did I mention that my book, THE BLACKSMITH’S BOY, is on sale for a freakin’ QUARTER?!? As in twenty-five cents? Even if only are a little interested, what do you have to lose? 😂
payhip.com/WildInkPubli...
payhip.com/WildInkPubli...
Book Review: Constance Haltwhistle is one of my favorite new fiction characters. Having loved THE BRASS QUEEN, I was pleased to find that GRAND TOUR offers more of the same: Nail-biting steampunk excitement w/ laugh-out-loud comedy. @echatsworth.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Book Review: Constance Haltwhistle is one of my favorite new fiction characters. Having loved THE BRASS QUEEN, I was pleased to find that GRAND TOUR offers more of the same: Nail-biting steampunk excitement w/ laugh-out-loud comedy. @echatsworth.bsky.social
An amazing folk horror tale from @abigailtaylor.bsky.social! It’s well worth a read:
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NewMyths.com Issue #71 - Packs of Yellow Eyes
Packs of Yellow Eyes
Fiction by Abigail F. Taylor
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They came through the mountain pass in droves. Heavy oxen pulled covered wagons, with their heads hung low, like strange ships cutting through th...
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November 27, 2025 at 4:41 AM
An amazing folk horror tale from @abigailtaylor.bsky.social! It’s well worth a read:
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Giving small press/indie books as holiday gifts? Want a NA fantasy w/ a 4.88 rating on GR? Well, do I have the gift idea for you…
November 26, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Giving small press/indie books as holiday gifts? Want a NA fantasy w/ a 4.88 rating on GR? Well, do I have the gift idea for you…
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My publisher hasn't realized MARYNEAL is still for sale. Let's call it a Black Friday special!
Support small press & indigenous stories!
#horror #blackfriday #gothic #queer
Support small press & indigenous stories!
#horror #blackfriday #gothic #queer
#Spookyseason reminder MARYNEAL 1962 is just $2.99 on payhip!
💁♀️Native Rep
⛽ 60s vibes
🪦 Slasher
🐺 Shifters
🏘️ Small town secrets
👯 Sapphic
⭐4.5
Get it here ⏬⏬⏬
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💁♀️Native Rep
⛽ 60s vibes
🪦 Slasher
🐺 Shifters
🏘️ Small town secrets
👯 Sapphic
⭐4.5
Get it here ⏬⏬⏬
payhip.com/b/mwZbH
November 25, 2025 at 10:10 PM
My publisher hasn't realized MARYNEAL is still for sale. Let's call it a Black Friday special!
Support small press & indigenous stories!
#horror #blackfriday #gothic #queer
Support small press & indigenous stories!
#horror #blackfriday #gothic #queer
Got a great update on THE RETURN OF THE CERULEAN BLUR. Nicole DeVincentis will edit the book for @wildinkpublishing.bsky.social. Heard wonderful things about Nicole & can’t wait to work with her!
November 26, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Got a great update on THE RETURN OF THE CERULEAN BLUR. Nicole DeVincentis will edit the book for @wildinkpublishing.bsky.social. Heard wonderful things about Nicole & can’t wait to work with her!
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If you're planning on shopping during black Friday or cyber Monday, why not consider supporting artists, writers, creators? Buy a book, purchase an indie video game, commission an art piece, gift someone a Patreon. Your support means everything.
November 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
If you're planning on shopping during black Friday or cyber Monday, why not consider supporting artists, writers, creators? Buy a book, purchase an indie video game, commission an art piece, gift someone a Patreon. Your support means everything.