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World's leading SFF book community! Posts by 🏹 @kitvaria.bsky.social & 🐉 @jennieivins.bsky.social. Hater of trolls. Lover of books. Probably not a real dragon. ;)
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Hills of Heather and Bone was our finalist for SPFBO 9, so it's safe to say we highly recommend it!

Read more here:

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December 26, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Today @kitvaria.bsky.social reviews Deathless by @robjhayes.bsky.social

What I loved most was how much this book expanded and reshaped my understanding of characters I already knew. Expectations shifted again, sometimes in ways I never saw coming.

💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation

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Deathless by Rob J. Hayes Annals of the Godeater Book one
December 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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anthonyryan.bsky.social
Apparently we’re in the midst of another X-odus. Welcome one and all. If you’re a fellow fantasist you might want to check out my starter packs:
🧵 1/5

Fantasy Authors Part 1: go.bsky.app/2juFpGj
December 26, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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ARB's Notable Books of 2025!
ARB’s 2025 Notable Books
At the end of the year, we ask ARB’s contributors to pick just one book that they found really interesting this year: maybe already a best-seller or award-frontrunner, maybe something obscure…
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December 22, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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michelle4laughs.bsky.social
Trying to pay it back so I'll answer publishing, querying, and writing questions here Friday and Saturday. I might not answer immediately, but I will answer them all. #askagent #writingcommunity
December 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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sofietholin.bsky.social
It's time for the r/Fantasy Charity MegaSale!

megasale.yrliu.com

Iron Truth is .99 worldwide, along with 600+ other books.

I grabbed Oksy, Come Home by @fantasticphil.bsky.social - and highly recommend the books by @akmbeach.bsky.social, @helynalc.bsky.social, and @stevewestenra.bsky.social!
A promo graphic for the 2025 Holiday Megasale. More than 300 authors, over 650 books free or .99. To benefit the Mary Cariola Center. A black cat on an orange rug, and a paperback of Iron Truth. Shamelessly using my cat to promo my book. That works, right? :)
December 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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poopraven.bsky.social
Free. Gay book. Free. For you. Gift, from me. Season's greetings!

Both the ebook and audiobook are free, so take your pick 😘

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Jack of Thorns
What do you do when a Celtic god rings your doorbell? Laurence Riley is a San Diego florist whose ex won't leave him alone. Quentin d'Arcy is a British earl on the run from his own family. Despi...
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December 26, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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We do not have a pair of turtledoves, but we do have a pair of books we know you're going love - a duo of hardbacks from @samkhorton.bsky.social 's EYTHIN LEGACY - GORSE & RAGWORT!

Open to UK & IE only. Like, follow, repost & drop a flower 🏵️ in the comments to enter! Ends 6th Jan 2026 23:59 GMT
Two hardbacks of GORSE and RAGWORT by Sam K. Horton, surrounded by blue, gold and white Christmas decorations.
December 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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bookishsff.bsky.social
Still need inspiration for the #SFF reader in your life?

Why not preorder them something to look forward to in 2026?

There are lots of amazing #signed & special editions available here: www.waterstones.com/campaign/spe... (don't leave it too long though, they're very limited editions!)
💙📚🪐
A grid of books coming out in 2026 which are mostly currently available signed: Blood & fire, the lies that summon the night, broken dove, prince of swords, blood bound, blood & roses, the last starborn seer, piper at the gates of dusk, a planet called happy, seasons of glass and iron, wolf worm, the tapestry of fate, children of strife, survival show, styx, mother of dusk and dawn, clepatra, the river she became, Innamorta, the red winter, daughter of crows, the witch and the wolf, nonesuch, glyph, the killing time
December 24, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Today @kitvaria.bsky.social reviews @scalzi.com's Starter Villain! - JI 🐉

"A clever and entertaining science fiction comedy packed with humour, ridiculous plans, talking animals, and a surprising amount of heart."

fantasy-faction.com/2025/starter...

#booksky #sciencefiction #humor
The book cover sits at the center of the image. The cover shows a long-haired tabby cat with white face markings and green eyes in a brown suit, complete with white button-down shirt and a fashionable navy blue silk tie. The background of the image is a close up of fluffy, white fur.
December 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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patricksamphire.bsky.social
This is my story about growing old, regrets, and choices taken or not taken. I was quite pleased with it.
December 22, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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I'm having a big sale on my Ko-fi Shop until Jan 1st! Get my novel Echo of the Larkspur, official merchandise, or a Sock Imp for 15% off! Please check it out! ko-fi.com/aughtpunk/li...
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December 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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aaronccross.bsky.social
Adam did a thing and I was invited! You should watch to see me say some words!
adamholcombe.bountyink.com Adam Holcombe @adamholcombe.bountyink.com · 8d
Would ya look at that! Latest BNN Pod dropped yesterday!

You can check it out on all the usual podcasting applications, or you can watch it here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-6X...
The Many Facets of an Eldritch Author, with A.C. Cross
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December 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Friday, @kitvaria.bsky.social reviewed @caimhmc.bsky.social's Ring the Bells! - JI 🎄

"A loud, messy, foul-mouthed Christmas story about belief, chaos, and doing the right thing despite being spectacularly bad at it."

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#booksky #chirstmas #fantasybooks
The book cover sits in the center of the image. The cover shows a black and white illustration of Santa's head with red accents. The red parts being his hat and his evil black-rimmed eyes. The background of the cover is a contrasting green with a pattern of tiny dots. Mixed into the face and hat are tiny hidden images. Some of which are: Santa's reindeer, a t-rex, a dragon/snake, a whirlpool sucking people into it, a giant bee, and in the green background, helicopters and someone falling from one. The background of the image is matching red with a pattern of stylized holly leaves and berries.
December 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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What a fantastic idea! 🎄✨ Christmas-themed SFF is the perfect way to celebrate the season! Can't wait to see Galli's list! 🐾📖 #SFFMagic #CozyReads
fantasyfaction.bsky.social Fantasy-Faction @fantasyfaction.bsky.social · 10d
Have @kitvaria.bsky.social 's dog Galli present a big list full of christmas themed SFF!

From cosy to gory, something for everyone.

As an addict of both topics, how could she not make a post with her favourites?

fantasy-faction.com/2025/julias-...

💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation
Black dog in a Christmas sweater sitting in a Christmas dog bed with a Grinch toy Black dog in a Christmas bed with a death star plushy
December 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
fantasyfaction.bsky.social
Have @kitvaria.bsky.social 's dog Galli present a big list full of christmas themed SFF!

From cosy to gory, something for everyone.

As an addict of both topics, how could she not make a post with her favourites?

fantasy-faction.com/2025/julias-...

💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation
Black dog in a Christmas sweater sitting in a Christmas dog bed with a Grinch toy Black dog in a Christmas bed with a death star plushy
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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dumplingmenace.bsky.social
it is INCREDIBLY fucked up that we’re trying to make writers look hot on camera. every writer i know is like “please leave me in the same clothes i’ve been wearing all week that are covered in crumbs i will shower after my deadline” they should not be on tiktok
faineg.bsky.social Faine Greenwood @faineg.bsky.social · 11d
it was I think better when there were ways for people who hate being on screen to make a creative living

I don’t think it’s an improvement that we’re creating a culture where everyone creative also has to be hot
December 16, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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Today @kitvaria.bsky.social reviews @sharonboothwriter.bsky.social's Christmas Spirits at Honeywell House! - JI 🐉🎄

"It was refreshing to see a middle-aged woman at the centre of a fantasy story, dealing with very recognisable pressures."

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#booksky #christmas
The book cover sits in the center of the image. The cover shows an illustration of a white woman with long reddish-brown hair, in an oversized red coat and pomp-pomp hat decorating an outdoor Christmas tree. Next to her is what appears to be a Bernese Mountain dog wearing a red bow. Behind them is a two-story suburban home with Christmas wreathes in the windows. Stylized snowflakes are falling from a green paper sky dotted with yellow paper stars. The cover is bordered by green and gold holly and Art Nuevo smoke. In the upper right and lower left corners of the boarder are two Victorian gentlemen ghosts. A full moon sits at the top of the border. The background of the image is watercolor pine sprigs interspersed with red berries on a white background.
December 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Fantasy-Fantasy-Faction's @fantasyfaction.bsky.social final review in the #SPFBO Champions League is for Orconomics by J. Zachary Pike. This comes in 6th place in our ratings. fantasy-faction.com/2025/spfbo-1...

#SPFBO #Self-published #Fantasy #Booksky💙📚 #pukapuka 📚🇳🇿
Book cover for Orconomics by J. Zachary Pike. It shows a burning bank note with an Orc in the centre
December 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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YOU ONLY HAVE ONE DAY LEFT TO PREORDER DOGGED BEFORE YOU CAN JUST BUY IT!

“Gut-wrenching and compulsively devourable, Dogged will make laugh, cry, and want to tear a wizard limb from limb."
—FanFiAddict.com

www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR3VNQVN
Dogged (The Obsidian Path)
Amazon.com: Dogged (The Obsidian Path) eBook : Fletcher, Michael R.: Kindle Store
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December 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Satirical, sharp, and gleefully chaotic, this finalist takes aim at fantasy tropes, economics, and heroism with wit and heart. The team enjoyed the humour, the bite, and the surprising depth, then scored it to close out Round 3.
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💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SPFBO
Orconomics by J. Zachary Pike
December 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
fantasyfaction.bsky.social
Today @kitvaria.bsky.social reviews @gabriellabuba.bsky.social's Saints of Storm and Sorrow! - JI 🐉

"Rich in magic, rooted in Filipino history, and unafraid to challenge the legacy of colonization."

fantasy-faction.com/2025/saints-...

Background by Leon Contreras.

#booksky #fantasybooks
The book cover sits in the center of the image. The cover shows brown skinned woman with long brunette hair. She is wearing golden outfit with a flowing golden sash and holds a double bladed weapon over her head. Above her a storm rages, in front of her the seas roil, and across the center of the cover winds whip her hair and leaves across the beach. The background image shows a photograph of lightning in the same golden color as her outfit.
December 14, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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vriccithode.bsky.social
omg yes. also request the books at your library. there's often a purchase suggestion form right on the library website
thoughtsstained.bsky.social Nicole Evans | Editor and Author @thoughtsstained.bsky.social · 17d
"I can't afford to support my favorite author right now, I—"

Reviews.

Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)

Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
December 10, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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thoughtsstained.bsky.social
"I can't afford to support my favorite author right now, I—"

Reviews.

Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)

Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
December 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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danacea.bsky.social
Lunchtime read, while I wait for fresh flapjacks: www.vice.com/en/article/b...
Bullying Works: Amazon Pulls AI Anime Dubs After Intense Ridicule
Prime Video recently rolled out a beta test of AI-generated English and Spanish dubs for several anime titles. It did not go well.
www.vice.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM