Indie Bites
@indiebites.bsky.social
A quarterly magazine featuring short fantasy fiction from indie authors.
Edited by @adiehartauthor.bsky.social and @josiejaffrey.bsky.social
No AI.
RUINS & RITUALS deadline: 28 Feb 26
QUESTS & QUARRELS deadline: 31 May 26
www.silversunbooks.com
Edited by @adiehartauthor.bsky.social and @josiejaffrey.bsky.social
No AI.
RUINS & RITUALS deadline: 28 Feb 26
QUESTS & QUARRELS deadline: 31 May 26
www.silversunbooks.com
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Indie Bites
@indiebites.bsky.social
· Nov 15
We’ve made an Indie Bites starter pack, featuring all the wonderful authors and illustrators who’ve contributed to Indie Bites.
Apologies to anyone we’ve missed - we’ve searched for you all but didn’t find you all, so please wave if you’re not in the pack and should be!
go.bsky.app/6BTtPN4
Apologies to anyone we’ve missed - we’ve searched for you all but didn’t find you all, so please wave if you’re not in the pack and should be!
go.bsky.app/6BTtPN4
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We’re almost 40% funded - can we get to halfway today?? Two editors biting their nails here, we’re so hopeful we can make this beautiful book happen!!
NOW LIVE!
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
February 20, 2026 at 8:45 AM
We’re almost 40% funded - can we get to halfway today?? Two editors biting their nails here, we’re so hopeful we can make this beautiful book happen!!
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This will be SUCH a beautiful book
...featuring the most unhinged thing I've ever written (affectionate), which I wrote after a bunch of discord jokes spiraled out of control AND while severely sleep deprived
...featuring the most unhinged thing I've ever written (affectionate), which I wrote after a bunch of discord jokes spiraled out of control AND while severely sleep deprived
NOW LIVE!
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
February 20, 2026 at 1:04 AM
This will be SUCH a beautiful book
...featuring the most unhinged thing I've ever written (affectionate), which I wrote after a bunch of discord jokes spiraled out of control AND while severely sleep deprived
...featuring the most unhinged thing I've ever written (affectionate), which I wrote after a bunch of discord jokes spiraled out of control AND while severely sleep deprived
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Short stories coming soon:
FOUR GIFTS FOR THE WITCH OF THE WOODS AND ONE FOR THE WOLF - imminent from Indie Bites Magazine!
Portal fantasy with friends-to-lovers gay romance - March 1st.
Nature piece about Arctic seabirds and sharks - early March in the Polar Lights zine.
FOUR GIFTS FOR THE WITCH OF THE WOODS AND ONE FOR THE WOLF - imminent from Indie Bites Magazine!
Portal fantasy with friends-to-lovers gay romance - March 1st.
Nature piece about Arctic seabirds and sharks - early March in the Polar Lights zine.
February 19, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Short stories coming soon:
FOUR GIFTS FOR THE WITCH OF THE WOODS AND ONE FOR THE WOLF - imminent from Indie Bites Magazine!
Portal fantasy with friends-to-lovers gay romance - March 1st.
Nature piece about Arctic seabirds and sharks - early March in the Polar Lights zine.
FOUR GIFTS FOR THE WITCH OF THE WOODS AND ONE FOR THE WOLF - imminent from Indie Bites Magazine!
Portal fantasy with friends-to-lovers gay romance - March 1st.
Nature piece about Arctic seabirds and sharks - early March in the Polar Lights zine.
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You don’t want to miss this!!!
NOW LIVE!
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
February 19, 2026 at 11:33 PM
You don’t want to miss this!!!
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Such an awesome achievement for such a cool thing. Backed!
NOW LIVE!
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
February 19, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Such an awesome achievement for such a cool thing. Backed!
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I can't wait to see this special edition!! It's sure to be stunning 😍
And I'm incredibly honored to be included among some truly excellent authors and stories 💖
And I'm incredibly honored to be included among some truly excellent authors and stories 💖
NOW LIVE!
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
February 19, 2026 at 7:01 PM
I can't wait to see this special edition!! It's sure to be stunning 😍
And I'm incredibly honored to be included among some truly excellent authors and stories 💖
And I'm incredibly honored to be included among some truly excellent authors and stories 💖
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I love Indie Bites. I adore this idea and I want this hardcover. So go and back the Kickstarter! Please 😍 I promise all of the included stories are fantastic and might just be your new favourites.
NOW LIVE!
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
February 19, 2026 at 7:44 PM
I love Indie Bites. I adore this idea and I want this hardcover. So go and back the Kickstarter! Please 😍 I promise all of the included stories are fantastic and might just be your new favourites.
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I love this magazine! On my way to back the Kickstarter NOW:
NOW LIVE!
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
February 19, 2026 at 6:20 PM
I love this magazine! On my way to back the Kickstarter NOW:
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Indie Bites is commemorating five years of beautiful and fun indie stories with a special edition!! PLEASE go check out their Kickstarter!!
(Among other reasons: I have a story in it! About a grumpy teenage wizard trying to study despite the giant magical cat intent on getting his attention)
(Among other reasons: I have a story in it! About a grumpy teenage wizard trying to study despite the giant magical cat intent on getting his attention)
NOW LIVE!
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
February 19, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Indie Bites is commemorating five years of beautiful and fun indie stories with a special edition!! PLEASE go check out their Kickstarter!!
(Among other reasons: I have a story in it! About a grumpy teenage wizard trying to study despite the giant magical cat intent on getting his attention)
(Among other reasons: I have a story in it! About a grumpy teenage wizard trying to study despite the giant magical cat intent on getting his attention)
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We have worked so hard building Indie Bites into a true community magazine, and we’d love to achieve our dream of celebrating it with a
👑Fancy Shiny Hardback👑
Please consider pledging or helping us get the word out!! It would mean the world to be able to make this book!!
👑Fancy Shiny Hardback👑
Please consider pledging or helping us get the word out!! It would mean the world to be able to make this book!!
NOW LIVE!
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
February 19, 2026 at 6:02 PM
We have worked so hard building Indie Bites into a true community magazine, and we’d love to achieve our dream of celebrating it with a
👑Fancy Shiny Hardback👑
Please consider pledging or helping us get the word out!! It would mean the world to be able to make this book!!
👑Fancy Shiny Hardback👑
Please consider pledging or helping us get the word out!! It would mean the world to be able to make this book!!
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Hey! The Indie Bites Special Edition Hardcover Kickstarter is live!! Featuring:
✨my gay bardic romance COURTSHIP AND KULNING
✨19 more fantasy stories from amazing indie authors
✨illustrated gold foil dust jacket by moi
✨illustrated endpapers
✨ribbon bookmark
✨100% human-crafted fantasy art+writing
✨my gay bardic romance COURTSHIP AND KULNING
✨19 more fantasy stories from amazing indie authors
✨illustrated gold foil dust jacket by moi
✨illustrated endpapers
✨ribbon bookmark
✨100% human-crafted fantasy art+writing
The Quintessential Indie Bites: Five Years of Fantasy
From quarterly fantasy magazine Indie Bites, a plush hardback featuring 20 of the editors' favourite stories from the past 20 issues.
www.kickstarter.com
February 19, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Hey! The Indie Bites Special Edition Hardcover Kickstarter is live!! Featuring:
✨my gay bardic romance COURTSHIP AND KULNING
✨19 more fantasy stories from amazing indie authors
✨illustrated gold foil dust jacket by moi
✨illustrated endpapers
✨ribbon bookmark
✨100% human-crafted fantasy art+writing
✨my gay bardic romance COURTSHIP AND KULNING
✨19 more fantasy stories from amazing indie authors
✨illustrated gold foil dust jacket by moi
✨illustrated endpapers
✨ribbon bookmark
✨100% human-crafted fantasy art+writing
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If you've not heard of Indie Bites before, now is the time to find out more about this awesome indie publication! Check out and support their Kickstarter campaign!
NOW LIVE!
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
February 19, 2026 at 5:26 PM
If you've not heard of Indie Bites before, now is the time to find out more about this awesome indie publication! Check out and support their Kickstarter campaign!
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I love what Indie Bites do, which is publish short stories from indie authors using various cool themes! I've backed this campaign and encourage you all to check it out.
NOW LIVE!
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
February 19, 2026 at 5:29 PM
I love what Indie Bites do, which is publish short stories from indie authors using various cool themes! I've backed this campaign and encourage you all to check it out.
NOW LIVE!
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
February 19, 2026 at 5:08 PM
NOW LIVE!
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
Pledge on Kickstarter now to get your copy of our very special, fifth-anniversary, hardback edition of Indie Bites!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
The Kickstarter for our very special, fifth anniversary hardback is going live TOMORROW!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
Coming soon: The Quintessential Indie Bites: Five Years of Fantasy
From quarterly fantasy magazine Indie Bites, a plush hardback featuring 20 of the editors' favourite stories from the past 20 issues.
www.kickstarter.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:42 PM
The Kickstarter for our very special, fifth anniversary hardback is going live TOMORROW!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
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'Spiritual Guardian' featured on the cover of @indiebites.bsky.social 's Issue 15 'Forest & Familiars' 🦌💫
This is the first time my art got featured on the cover of a printed publication! I'm still so immensely grateful and proud of this achievement 🥺💙
#deer #forest #whimsical #fantasy #fantasyart
This is the first time my art got featured on the cover of a printed publication! I'm still so immensely grateful and proud of this achievement 🥺💙
#deer #forest #whimsical #fantasy #fantasyart
February 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
'Spiritual Guardian' featured on the cover of @indiebites.bsky.social 's Issue 15 'Forest & Familiars' 🦌💫
This is the first time my art got featured on the cover of a printed publication! I'm still so immensely grateful and proud of this achievement 🥺💙
#deer #forest #whimsical #fantasy #fantasyart
This is the first time my art got featured on the cover of a printed publication! I'm still so immensely grateful and proud of this achievement 🥺💙
#deer #forest #whimsical #fantasy #fantasyart
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Guess who got accepted...! Delighted to share that Indie Bites Magazine will be publishing FOUR GIFTS FOR THE WITCH OF THE WOODS AND ONE FOR THE WOLF in February. Meanwhile, I just posted a deleted scene this morning before I got the email. You can read "Henbane" now 🌿✨
December 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Guess who got accepted...! Delighted to share that Indie Bites Magazine will be publishing FOUR GIFTS FOR THE WITCH OF THE WOODS AND ONE FOR THE WOLF in February. Meanwhile, I just posted a deleted scene this morning before I got the email. You can read "Henbane" now 🌿✨
🗺️Submissions are now open for our May issue on the themes of QUESTS & QUARRELS!⚔️
We are looking for fantasy short fiction up to 7.5k words and cover illustrations. Deadline 31 May 2026.
For details visit our website at www.silversunbooks.com
We are looking for fantasy short fiction up to 7.5k words and cover illustrations. Deadline 31 May 2026.
For details visit our website at www.silversunbooks.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:10 PM
🗺️Submissions are now open for our May issue on the themes of QUESTS & QUARRELS!⚔️
We are looking for fantasy short fiction up to 7.5k words and cover illustrations. Deadline 31 May 2026.
For details visit our website at www.silversunbooks.com
We are looking for fantasy short fiction up to 7.5k words and cover illustrations. Deadline 31 May 2026.
For details visit our website at www.silversunbooks.com
The Propotioning of Lucas Hendry by Adie Hart @adiehartauthor.bsky.social is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Potions & Paramours)
www.silversunbooks.com/post/potions...
www.silversunbooks.com/post/potions...
December 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The Propotioning of Lucas Hendry by Adie Hart @adiehartauthor.bsky.social is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Potions & Paramours)
www.silversunbooks.com/post/potions...
www.silversunbooks.com/post/potions...
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Also, if your story has a hot wizard it will increase my enjoyment by at least 80% 😂
What we’d love to see in our submissions box for our Ruins & Rituals issue (by 28 Feb):
- fantasy horror set in the ruins of civilisation
- forgotten rituals turned folklore
- tricksy protagonists
- swoony romance and queer HEAs
- nothing that isn’t fantasy!
- also cats
www.silversunbooks.com
- fantasy horror set in the ruins of civilisation
- forgotten rituals turned folklore
- tricksy protagonists
- swoony romance and queer HEAs
- nothing that isn’t fantasy!
- also cats
www.silversunbooks.com
Indie Bites | Indie Fantasy Magazine
A non-profit quarterly magazine of indie fantasy authors, bloggers and illustrators.
www.silversunbooks.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Also, if your story has a hot wizard it will increase my enjoyment by at least 80% 😂
What we’d love to see in our submissions box for our Ruins & Rituals issue (by 28 Feb):
- fantasy horror set in the ruins of civilisation
- forgotten rituals turned folklore
- tricksy protagonists
- swoony romance and queer HEAs
- nothing that isn’t fantasy!
- also cats
www.silversunbooks.com
- fantasy horror set in the ruins of civilisation
- forgotten rituals turned folklore
- tricksy protagonists
- swoony romance and queer HEAs
- nothing that isn’t fantasy!
- also cats
www.silversunbooks.com
Indie Bites | Indie Fantasy Magazine
A non-profit quarterly magazine of indie fantasy authors, bloggers and illustrators.
www.silversunbooks.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:20 AM
What we’d love to see in our submissions box for our Ruins & Rituals issue (by 28 Feb):
- fantasy horror set in the ruins of civilisation
- forgotten rituals turned folklore
- tricksy protagonists
- swoony romance and queer HEAs
- nothing that isn’t fantasy!
- also cats
www.silversunbooks.com
- fantasy horror set in the ruins of civilisation
- forgotten rituals turned folklore
- tricksy protagonists
- swoony romance and queer HEAs
- nothing that isn’t fantasy!
- also cats
www.silversunbooks.com
The Rot at the Root by Ceril N. Domace @cerilndomace.bsky.social is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Potions & Paramours)
www.silversunbooks.com/post/potions...
www.silversunbooks.com/post/potions...
November 28, 2025 at 7:50 AM
The Rot at the Root by Ceril N. Domace @cerilndomace.bsky.social is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Potions & Paramours)
www.silversunbooks.com/post/potions...
www.silversunbooks.com/post/potions...
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BIG NEWS!
We’re crowdfunding for a special 5th anniversary hardback of Indie Bites!
Sign up to our prelaunch page now to be notified the moment the Kickstarter goes live:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
We’re crowdfunding for a special 5th anniversary hardback of Indie Bites!
Sign up to our prelaunch page now to be notified the moment the Kickstarter goes live:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
Coming soon: The Quintessential Indie Bites: Five Years of Fantasy
From quarterly fantasy magazine Indie Bites, a plush hardback featuring 20 of the editors' favourite stories from the past 20 issues.
www.kickstarter.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
BIG NEWS!
We’re crowdfunding for a special 5th anniversary hardback of Indie Bites!
Sign up to our prelaunch page now to be notified the moment the Kickstarter goes live:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
We’re crowdfunding for a special 5th anniversary hardback of Indie Bites!
Sign up to our prelaunch page now to be notified the moment the Kickstarter goes live:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/268...
For the Love of Silver Diamonds by Linked Soul is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Potions & Paramours)!
www.silversunbooks.com/post/potions...
www.silversunbooks.com/post/potions...
November 26, 2025 at 9:46 AM
For the Love of Silver Diamonds by Linked Soul is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Potions & Paramours)!
www.silversunbooks.com/post/potions...
www.silversunbooks.com/post/potions...
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Stranded by car troubles, Sophie meets Milo, an elderly man looking to reunite with a former lover. As Sophie tries to prove herself to be the perfect wingman, the two bond over drinks and tales of their past loves in a hotel that may be filled with more magic than anyone realizes.
#shortstory
#shortstory
Time in a Bottle by Allie Leigh @allieleighbooks.bsky.social is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Potions & Paramours)!
www.silversunbooks.com/post/potions...
www.silversunbooks.com/post/potions...
November 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Stranded by car troubles, Sophie meets Milo, an elderly man looking to reunite with a former lover. As Sophie tries to prove herself to be the perfect wingman, the two bond over drinks and tales of their past loves in a hotel that may be filled with more magic than anyone realizes.
#shortstory
#shortstory
