Author C B Lansdell
@cblansdell.bsky.social
Author of Far Removed, Book 1 in the Apidecca Duology 🌓. Illustrator and world-building enthusiast. South African 🇿🇦. No genAI used. No DMs offering services please. She / her.
https://books2read.com/farremoved/
https://cblansdell.com
https://books2read.com/farremoved/
https://cblansdell.com
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#fantasyindiesjanuary
Day 7: First line in WIP (with the 2nd as a bonus)
"Among the subterranean ruins, torchlight illuminated brazenly uncovered faces. Prismer slid down a dark embankment and began picking her way through the rubble."
Day 7: First line in WIP (with the 2nd as a bonus)
"Among the subterranean ruins, torchlight illuminated brazenly uncovered faces. Prismer slid down a dark embankment and began picking her way through the rubble."
#FantasyIndiesJanuary
Day 1: Happy New Year
Thank you, hosts. I am Coe, and it won't be long before I can share the name of my WIP, which will have a cover reveal either later this month or in February.
Day 1: Happy New Year
Thank you, hosts. I am Coe, and it won't be long before I can share the name of my WIP, which will have a cover reveal either later this month or in February.
January 7, 2026 at 6:13 PM
#fantasyindiesjanuary
Day 7: First line in WIP (with the 2nd as a bonus)
"Among the subterranean ruins, torchlight illuminated brazenly uncovered faces. Prismer slid down a dark embankment and began picking her way through the rubble."
Day 7: First line in WIP (with the 2nd as a bonus)
"Among the subterranean ruins, torchlight illuminated brazenly uncovered faces. Prismer slid down a dark embankment and began picking her way through the rubble."
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WWP's back, back again...with another cover reveal!! #booksky
This time we have book 2 in @srarrkewey.bsky.social The Kry Chronicles: The Silver Blade!!!
Check it out: willowwraithpress.com/2026/01/07/c...
This time we have book 2 in @srarrkewey.bsky.social The Kry Chronicles: The Silver Blade!!!
Check it out: willowwraithpress.com/2026/01/07/c...
January 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
WWP's back, back again...with another cover reveal!! #booksky
This time we have book 2 in @srarrkewey.bsky.social The Kry Chronicles: The Silver Blade!!!
Check it out: willowwraithpress.com/2026/01/07/c...
This time we have book 2 in @srarrkewey.bsky.social The Kry Chronicles: The Silver Blade!!!
Check it out: willowwraithpress.com/2026/01/07/c...
After losing the SPFBO lottery in '24, I am excited to share that my debut made it in this year. Best of luck to all my fellow contestants, and wishing other opportunities to those who won't be joining us. I'm lowering the ebook price for the next month.
January 7, 2026 at 5:19 PM
After losing the SPFBO lottery in '24, I am excited to share that my debut made it in this year. Best of luck to all my fellow contestants, and wishing other opportunities to those who won't be joining us. I'm lowering the ebook price for the next month.
I had a blast painting Dave's characters!
New character art! This time we have everyone’s favorite moody mage, Tobias, and violent lutist, Evalia!
Amazing artwork as always from @cblansdell.bsky.social
Amazing artwork as always from @cblansdell.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 5:17 PM
I had a blast painting Dave's characters!
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🥳Cover reveal time!🥳
The Dreamwalker by @alethearlyons.bsky.social, book 3 of The Seer of York
willowwraithpress.com/2026/01/06/c...
#booksky
The Dreamwalker by @alethearlyons.bsky.social, book 3 of The Seer of York
willowwraithpress.com/2026/01/06/c...
#booksky
January 6, 2026 at 6:36 PM
🥳Cover reveal time!🥳
The Dreamwalker by @alethearlyons.bsky.social, book 3 of The Seer of York
willowwraithpress.com/2026/01/06/c...
#booksky
The Dreamwalker by @alethearlyons.bsky.social, book 3 of The Seer of York
willowwraithpress.com/2026/01/06/c...
#booksky
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Xmas Book Haul
Wings So Soft - @danifinnwrites.bsky.social
The Winds of War - @moewanders.bsky.social
Partial Function - @jcmberne.bsky.social
Umbra - Amber Toro
Excalibur's King by Miriam Yvette
A Dragon of the Veil - @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social
As Born to Rule the Storm - @catebaumer.bsky.social
Wings So Soft - @danifinnwrites.bsky.social
The Winds of War - @moewanders.bsky.social
Partial Function - @jcmberne.bsky.social
Umbra - Amber Toro
Excalibur's King by Miriam Yvette
A Dragon of the Veil - @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social
As Born to Rule the Storm - @catebaumer.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Xmas Book Haul
Wings So Soft - @danifinnwrites.bsky.social
The Winds of War - @moewanders.bsky.social
Partial Function - @jcmberne.bsky.social
Umbra - Amber Toro
Excalibur's King by Miriam Yvette
A Dragon of the Veil - @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social
As Born to Rule the Storm - @catebaumer.bsky.social
Wings So Soft - @danifinnwrites.bsky.social
The Winds of War - @moewanders.bsky.social
Partial Function - @jcmberne.bsky.social
Umbra - Amber Toro
Excalibur's King by Miriam Yvette
A Dragon of the Veil - @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social
As Born to Rule the Storm - @catebaumer.bsky.social
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To give us an idea of books available on Kobo & Kobo Plus, I'd like to do a Kobo Books Thread🧵
So authors drop your;
Genre & book or series description
Kobo link & graphic
Let us know if your book's also in Kobo Plus!
🌈📚🪐📚💙
So authors drop your;
Genre & book or series description
Kobo link & graphic
Let us know if your book's also in Kobo Plus!
🌈📚🪐📚💙
January 4, 2026 at 1:47 PM
To give us an idea of books available on Kobo & Kobo Plus, I'd like to do a Kobo Books Thread🧵
So authors drop your;
Genre & book or series description
Kobo link & graphic
Let us know if your book's also in Kobo Plus!
🌈📚🪐📚💙
So authors drop your;
Genre & book or series description
Kobo link & graphic
Let us know if your book's also in Kobo Plus!
🌈📚🪐📚💙
Reposted by Author C B Lansdell
Dune is often read as a power fantasy.
I think it's closer to a cautionary tale about what happens when myth, monopoly, and religion converge around one 'chosen' man. (1/3)
I think it's closer to a cautionary tale about what happens when myth, monopoly, and religion converge around one 'chosen' man. (1/3)
January 3, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Dune is often read as a power fantasy.
I think it's closer to a cautionary tale about what happens when myth, monopoly, and religion converge around one 'chosen' man. (1/3)
I think it's closer to a cautionary tale about what happens when myth, monopoly, and religion converge around one 'chosen' man. (1/3)
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These are my books.
So far.
What if Maleficent was Aurora's mother and what if she wasn't really evil?
www.amazon.com/dp/B08HLVPF7D
So far.
What if Maleficent was Aurora's mother and what if she wasn't really evil?
www.amazon.com/dp/B08HLVPF7D
January 2, 2026 at 3:34 PM
These are my books.
So far.
What if Maleficent was Aurora's mother and what if she wasn't really evil?
www.amazon.com/dp/B08HLVPF7D
So far.
What if Maleficent was Aurora's mother and what if she wasn't really evil?
www.amazon.com/dp/B08HLVPF7D
#FantasyIndiesJanuary Day 2
I'm looking forward to indie releases and seeing copies of books I've done cover and interior art for (not just my own).
I'm looking forward to indie releases and seeing copies of books I've done cover and interior art for (not just my own).
#FantasyIndiesJanuary
Day 1: Happy New Year
Thank you, hosts. I am Coe, and it won't be long before I can share the name of my WIP, which will have a cover reveal either later this month or in February.
Day 1: Happy New Year
Thank you, hosts. I am Coe, and it won't be long before I can share the name of my WIP, which will have a cover reveal either later this month or in February.
January 2, 2026 at 6:23 PM
#FantasyIndiesJanuary Day 2
I'm looking forward to indie releases and seeing copies of books I've done cover and interior art for (not just my own).
I'm looking forward to indie releases and seeing copies of books I've done cover and interior art for (not just my own).
#FantasyIndiesJanuary
Day 1: Happy New Year
Thank you, hosts. I am Coe, and it won't be long before I can share the name of my WIP, which will have a cover reveal either later this month or in February.
Day 1: Happy New Year
Thank you, hosts. I am Coe, and it won't be long before I can share the name of my WIP, which will have a cover reveal either later this month or in February.
January 2, 2026 at 6:22 PM
#FantasyIndiesJanuary
Day 1: Happy New Year
Thank you, hosts. I am Coe, and it won't be long before I can share the name of my WIP, which will have a cover reveal either later this month or in February.
Day 1: Happy New Year
Thank you, hosts. I am Coe, and it won't be long before I can share the name of my WIP, which will have a cover reveal either later this month or in February.
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#WritingInJanuary 2
Fashion Friday: Your MC's wardrobe and choice of weapon
Since Kye Verex recently won a "best dressed" award (thanks @cblansdell.bsky.social!) we'll talk about him.
He's a jeans & t-shirts guy, but has some cool armor he wears while on the job. Favorite weapon: plasma rifle
Fashion Friday: Your MC's wardrobe and choice of weapon
Since Kye Verex recently won a "best dressed" award (thanks @cblansdell.bsky.social!) we'll talk about him.
He's a jeans & t-shirts guy, but has some cool armor he wears while on the job. Favorite weapon: plasma rifle
January 2, 2026 at 12:40 PM
#WritingInJanuary 2
Fashion Friday: Your MC's wardrobe and choice of weapon
Since Kye Verex recently won a "best dressed" award (thanks @cblansdell.bsky.social!) we'll talk about him.
He's a jeans & t-shirts guy, but has some cool armor he wears while on the job. Favorite weapon: plasma rifle
Fashion Friday: Your MC's wardrobe and choice of weapon
Since Kye Verex recently won a "best dressed" award (thanks @cblansdell.bsky.social!) we'll talk about him.
He's a jeans & t-shirts guy, but has some cool armor he wears while on the job. Favorite weapon: plasma rifle
Really TETK deserves all the serious awards too. Glad I could allude to Tyler's theatre-kid background here!
The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle may have faceplanted in every contest I've entered it in (very in character of it, tbh!), but it has WON for Best Actor and Best Creature Effects in @cblansdell.bsky.social 's Oddly Specific Book Awards 2025!!
December 31, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Really TETK deserves all the serious awards too. Glad I could allude to Tyler's theatre-kid background here!
This is my second year compiling a list of Oddly Specific Book Awards. For more on the award winners and their intriguing indie books, please read on...
cblansdell.com/2025/12/31/c...
cblansdell.com/2025/12/31/c...
December 31, 2025 at 11:03 AM
This is my second year compiling a list of Oddly Specific Book Awards. For more on the award winners and their intriguing indie books, please read on...
cblansdell.com/2025/12/31/c...
cblansdell.com/2025/12/31/c...
#FantasyIndiesDecember
Day 30: Favourite reads of 2025
It's seldom that I can confidently rank anything. I'm not a "this or that" person. But I have favourite characters, moments, and descriptions in just about every book I read. I want to share a post of these on my blog soon.
Day 30: Favourite reads of 2025
It's seldom that I can confidently rank anything. I'm not a "this or that" person. But I have favourite characters, moments, and descriptions in just about every book I read. I want to share a post of these on my blog soon.
#FantasyIndiesDecember @lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
Day 1: Introductions
I am Coe, an SFF writer. I have a low-stakes underwater fantasy coming out on 5 December (an interactive short story). And the sequel to my novel, Far Removed, is with beta readers. Thank you, hosts!
Day 1: Introductions
I am Coe, an SFF writer. I have a low-stakes underwater fantasy coming out on 5 December (an interactive short story). And the sequel to my novel, Far Removed, is with beta readers. Thank you, hosts!
December 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
#FantasyIndiesDecember
Day 30: Favourite reads of 2025
It's seldom that I can confidently rank anything. I'm not a "this or that" person. But I have favourite characters, moments, and descriptions in just about every book I read. I want to share a post of these on my blog soon.
Day 30: Favourite reads of 2025
It's seldom that I can confidently rank anything. I'm not a "this or that" person. But I have favourite characters, moments, and descriptions in just about every book I read. I want to share a post of these on my blog soon.
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The r/Fantasy Megasale has begun!
Check out the books available at this link. All 3 of mine are on sale for 99¢ 🥰. The link to the Reddit thread with more info about the sale and comments of recommendations/community engagement etc. is in the next post.
megasale.yrliu.com
Check out the books available at this link. All 3 of mine are on sale for 99¢ 🥰. The link to the Reddit thread with more info about the sale and comments of recommendations/community engagement etc. is in the next post.
megasale.yrliu.com
December 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The r/Fantasy Megasale has begun!
Check out the books available at this link. All 3 of mine are on sale for 99¢ 🥰. The link to the Reddit thread with more info about the sale and comments of recommendations/community engagement etc. is in the next post.
megasale.yrliu.com
Check out the books available at this link. All 3 of mine are on sale for 99¢ 🥰. The link to the Reddit thread with more info about the sale and comments of recommendations/community engagement etc. is in the next post.
megasale.yrliu.com
Buy indie and support a worthy cause at the same time!
Sales or downloads of Willow Wraith Press' books (and many more) = donations to The Mary Cariola Centre.
All books are free or discounted in many countries, and some are available wide.
megasale.yrliu.com
Sales or downloads of Willow Wraith Press' books (and many more) = donations to The Mary Cariola Centre.
All books are free or discounted in many countries, and some are available wide.
megasale.yrliu.com
December 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Buy indie and support a worthy cause at the same time!
Sales or downloads of Willow Wraith Press' books (and many more) = donations to The Mary Cariola Centre.
All books are free or discounted in many countries, and some are available wide.
megasale.yrliu.com
Sales or downloads of Willow Wraith Press' books (and many more) = donations to The Mary Cariola Centre.
All books are free or discounted in many countries, and some are available wide.
megasale.yrliu.com
Happy Christmas Eve and Christmas Day tomorrow. Wishing everyone a peaceful final week of 2025 (against all odds) 🤍
December 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Happy Christmas Eve and Christmas Day tomorrow. Wishing everyone a peaceful final week of 2025 (against all odds) 🤍
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My book, Mother of Exiles, has been nominated in 4 categories.
I'm proud to be nominated and hope you'll consider my book.
Head to the link below to see all the books.
indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
I'm proud to be nominated and hope you'll consider my book.
Head to the link below to see all the books.
indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
December 16, 2025 at 1:01 AM
My book, Mother of Exiles, has been nominated in 4 categories.
I'm proud to be nominated and hope you'll consider my book.
Head to the link below to see all the books.
indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
I'm proud to be nominated and hope you'll consider my book.
Head to the link below to see all the books.
indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
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ATTENTION 📢 ATTENTION 📢 ATTENTION
The first draft of book 7 of my Oracle of Delphi series WIP is
🏁 FINISHED 🏁
Total word count: 111,481
Time to complete: 182 days
Time span: 336 BCE to 79 BCE
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Next steps: begin outlining Book 8
#WritingCommunity
The first draft of book 7 of my Oracle of Delphi series WIP is
🏁 FINISHED 🏁
Total word count: 111,481
Time to complete: 182 days
Time span: 336 BCE to 79 BCE
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Next steps: begin outlining Book 8
#WritingCommunity
December 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
ATTENTION 📢 ATTENTION 📢 ATTENTION
The first draft of book 7 of my Oracle of Delphi series WIP is
🏁 FINISHED 🏁
Total word count: 111,481
Time to complete: 182 days
Time span: 336 BCE to 79 BCE
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Next steps: begin outlining Book 8
#WritingCommunity
The first draft of book 7 of my Oracle of Delphi series WIP is
🏁 FINISHED 🏁
Total word count: 111,481
Time to complete: 182 days
Time span: 336 BCE to 79 BCE
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Next steps: begin outlining Book 8
#WritingCommunity
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The books from @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social's indie novella giveaway. Thank you to Dave and all the other authors, I'm excited to dig in!💙📚
@nataliekelda.bsky.social
@laurasffauthor.bsky.social
@cblansdell.bsky.social
@timwolffauthor.bsky.social
@gjterralwrites.bsky.social
@williamjadams3.bsky.social
@nataliekelda.bsky.social
@laurasffauthor.bsky.social
@cblansdell.bsky.social
@timwolffauthor.bsky.social
@gjterralwrites.bsky.social
@williamjadams3.bsky.social
December 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The books from @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social's indie novella giveaway. Thank you to Dave and all the other authors, I'm excited to dig in!💙📚
@nataliekelda.bsky.social
@laurasffauthor.bsky.social
@cblansdell.bsky.social
@timwolffauthor.bsky.social
@gjterralwrites.bsky.social
@williamjadams3.bsky.social
@nataliekelda.bsky.social
@laurasffauthor.bsky.social
@cblansdell.bsky.social
@timwolffauthor.bsky.social
@gjterralwrites.bsky.social
@williamjadams3.bsky.social
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Techbros seem to love Tolkien, so here's an analogy to help you understand what genAI is.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
December 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Techbros seem to love Tolkien, so here's an analogy to help you understand what genAI is.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
My beta feedback is in, and I can use the rest of the year to prepare edits. I highly recommend the services of both my professional beta readers.
This is finally happening... 2026 will be the year I complete the Apidecca Duology!
I've included some samples in the comments 👇
This is finally happening... 2026 will be the year I complete the Apidecca Duology!
I've included some samples in the comments 👇
December 22, 2025 at 1:23 PM
My beta feedback is in, and I can use the rest of the year to prepare edits. I highly recommend the services of both my professional beta readers.
This is finally happening... 2026 will be the year I complete the Apidecca Duology!
I've included some samples in the comments 👇
This is finally happening... 2026 will be the year I complete the Apidecca Duology!
I've included some samples in the comments 👇
Some more art of Dave Lawson's gorgeous characters.
Another art reveal (art courtesy of @cblansdell.bsky.social ).
Here we have Arabella and Cork from The Pawns of Havoc!
Here we have Arabella and Cork from The Pawns of Havoc!
December 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Some more art of Dave Lawson's gorgeous characters.
#DecemberWorldbuilders
There are bond servants or indentured servants in Apidecca (and some other powerful clans). Class is usually the thing that lands someone in that predicament. But even wealthy knyads can end up like this if they displease their sovereigns.
There are bond servants or indentured servants in Apidecca (and some other powerful clans). Class is usually the thing that lands someone in that predicament. But even wealthy knyads can end up like this if they displease their sovereigns.
#DecemberWorldbuilders, tell me honestly: how dark and dystopian is your world? Do they have slavery there? Is it based on anything like race, sex, or class? Can a person be freed? How bad is it for them?
December 20, 2025 at 6:46 AM
#DecemberWorldbuilders
There are bond servants or indentured servants in Apidecca (and some other powerful clans). Class is usually the thing that lands someone in that predicament. But even wealthy knyads can end up like this if they displease their sovereigns.
There are bond servants or indentured servants in Apidecca (and some other powerful clans). Class is usually the thing that lands someone in that predicament. But even wealthy knyads can end up like this if they displease their sovereigns.