I. R. Fox
@irfoxwriter.bsky.social
IT. IS. TIME! The release I’ve been most excited for all year.
Hard copy coming from Illumicrate but I’m not lugging it around in my handbag, so getting stuck into the ebook straight away!
Hard copy coming from Illumicrate but I’m not lugging it around in my handbag, so getting stuck into the ebook straight away!
November 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
IT. IS. TIME! The release I’ve been most excited for all year.
Hard copy coming from Illumicrate but I’m not lugging it around in my handbag, so getting stuck into the ebook straight away!
Hard copy coming from Illumicrate but I’m not lugging it around in my handbag, so getting stuck into the ebook straight away!
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I lost the framed original of this while I was going through St Pancras on Sunday Nov 2nd around 3pm. Would love if it had been found by anyone?
November 5, 2025 at 11:23 AM
I lost the framed original of this while I was going through St Pancras on Sunday Nov 2nd around 3pm. Would love if it had been found by anyone?
Midweek book delivery! Excited to get stuck in to the latest from @rainewilson.bsky.social. The cover art is gorgeous 😍
November 5, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Midweek book delivery! Excited to get stuck in to the latest from @rainewilson.bsky.social. The cover art is gorgeous 😍
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I am heading home from a fabulous @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social and it is OFFICIALLY PUBLICATION WEEK 🥳🥳🥳
If you're in the area, please do come see me on Thurs in St Andrews & make me sign things??
If you're in the area, please do come see me on Thurs in St Andrews & make me sign things??
On the 6th Nov - DOUBLE LAUNCH DAY - I'm in St Andrews for a book signing. Please come say hi if you're in the area!
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November 3, 2025 at 10:21 AM
I am heading home from a fabulous @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social and it is OFFICIALLY PUBLICATION WEEK 🥳🥳🥳
If you're in the area, please do come see me on Thurs in St Andrews & make me sign things??
If you're in the area, please do come see me on Thurs in St Andrews & make me sign things??
Also want to share all the recommendations I was given by fellow writers:
Books: 📚
Kings of the Wyld - Nicholas Eames
Sons of Darkness - Gourav Mohanty
Perilous Times - Thomas D Lee
Hangsaman - Shirley Jackson
The Goblin Emperor - Katherine Addison
The Water Outlaws - SL Huang
Books: 📚
Kings of the Wyld - Nicholas Eames
Sons of Darkness - Gourav Mohanty
Perilous Times - Thomas D Lee
Hangsaman - Shirley Jackson
The Goblin Emperor - Katherine Addison
The Water Outlaws - SL Huang
November 3, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Also want to share all the recommendations I was given by fellow writers:
Books: 📚
Kings of the Wyld - Nicholas Eames
Sons of Darkness - Gourav Mohanty
Perilous Times - Thomas D Lee
Hangsaman - Shirley Jackson
The Goblin Emperor - Katherine Addison
The Water Outlaws - SL Huang
Books: 📚
Kings of the Wyld - Nicholas Eames
Sons of Darkness - Gourav Mohanty
Perilous Times - Thomas D Lee
Hangsaman - Shirley Jackson
The Goblin Emperor - Katherine Addison
The Water Outlaws - SL Huang
Fresh from @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social. Such a brilliant weekend where I met many fantastic, talented people.
Special shoutout to @jordanacosta.co and @adrianmgibson.bsky.social for all the advice and support.
I’m feeling creatively refreshed and ready for whatever comes next!
Special shoutout to @jordanacosta.co and @adrianmgibson.bsky.social for all the advice and support.
I’m feeling creatively refreshed and ready for whatever comes next!
November 3, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Fresh from @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social. Such a brilliant weekend where I met many fantastic, talented people.
Special shoutout to @jordanacosta.co and @adrianmgibson.bsky.social for all the advice and support.
I’m feeling creatively refreshed and ready for whatever comes next!
Special shoutout to @jordanacosta.co and @adrianmgibson.bsky.social for all the advice and support.
I’m feeling creatively refreshed and ready for whatever comes next!
What’s the last book you read that really made you laugh?
Looking for recommendations to lighten up my TBR!
For me it was Voyage of the Damned by @franceswrites.bsky.social (genius, no notes) and The Yakuza’s Bias manga by Teki Yatsuda.
#booksky
Looking for recommendations to lighten up my TBR!
For me it was Voyage of the Damned by @franceswrites.bsky.social (genius, no notes) and The Yakuza’s Bias manga by Teki Yatsuda.
#booksky
November 1, 2025 at 5:10 AM
What’s the last book you read that really made you laugh?
Looking for recommendations to lighten up my TBR!
For me it was Voyage of the Damned by @franceswrites.bsky.social (genius, no notes) and The Yakuza’s Bias manga by Teki Yatsuda.
#booksky
Looking for recommendations to lighten up my TBR!
For me it was Voyage of the Damned by @franceswrites.bsky.social (genius, no notes) and The Yakuza’s Bias manga by Teki Yatsuda.
#booksky
Excitedly reviewing the @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social programme - so many interesting panels and discussions will be taking place.
To kick things off, I am SO looking forward to the Fountain Pens & Stationery workshop on Thursday evening! Can’t wait to geek out over pens and pretty notebooks ✨🖋️📓
To kick things off, I am SO looking forward to the Fountain Pens & Stationery workshop on Thursday evening! Can’t wait to geek out over pens and pretty notebooks ✨🖋️📓
October 29, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Excitedly reviewing the @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social programme - so many interesting panels and discussions will be taking place.
To kick things off, I am SO looking forward to the Fountain Pens & Stationery workshop on Thursday evening! Can’t wait to geek out over pens and pretty notebooks ✨🖋️📓
To kick things off, I am SO looking forward to the Fountain Pens & Stationery workshop on Thursday evening! Can’t wait to geek out over pens and pretty notebooks ✨🖋️📓
The countdown to @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social is on!
I’m excited to be heading down to Brighton on Thursday for a packed weekend—let me know if you’re going too and what part of the programme you’re most excited for 🥰
I’m excited to be heading down to Brighton on Thursday for a packed weekend—let me know if you’re going too and what part of the programme you’re most excited for 🥰
October 26, 2025 at 10:25 AM
The countdown to @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social is on!
I’m excited to be heading down to Brighton on Thursday for a packed weekend—let me know if you’re going too and what part of the programme you’re most excited for 🥰
I’m excited to be heading down to Brighton on Thursday for a packed weekend—let me know if you’re going too and what part of the programme you’re most excited for 🥰
I had grand plans for my non-working day: taking myself for brunch and editing a huge chunk of Goldweaver.
But I have the flu. I’m so frustrated because I work hard to have this free time for my writing. Sadly my brain isn’t up to it today.
So I guess I’ll stay in bed and play otome instead.
But I have the flu. I’m so frustrated because I work hard to have this free time for my writing. Sadly my brain isn’t up to it today.
So I guess I’ll stay in bed and play otome instead.
October 3, 2025 at 8:36 AM
I had grand plans for my non-working day: taking myself for brunch and editing a huge chunk of Goldweaver.
But I have the flu. I’m so frustrated because I work hard to have this free time for my writing. Sadly my brain isn’t up to it today.
So I guess I’ll stay in bed and play otome instead.
But I have the flu. I’m so frustrated because I work hard to have this free time for my writing. Sadly my brain isn’t up to it today.
So I guess I’ll stay in bed and play otome instead.
This beauty arrived today - excited to delve into more of @shaunalawless.bsky.social fabulous storytelling!
September 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
This beauty arrived today - excited to delve into more of @shaunalawless.bsky.social fabulous storytelling!
Recently read - Happiness by Aminatta Forma
Dealing with themes of displacement and hostility to migration, this was a very timely read. Set in my local area so I particularly enjoyed how easily I could visualise the setting and landmarks mentioned!
Dealing with themes of displacement and hostility to migration, this was a very timely read. Set in my local area so I particularly enjoyed how easily I could visualise the setting and landmarks mentioned!
September 16, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Recently read - Happiness by Aminatta Forma
Dealing with themes of displacement and hostility to migration, this was a very timely read. Set in my local area so I particularly enjoyed how easily I could visualise the setting and landmarks mentioned!
Dealing with themes of displacement and hostility to migration, this was a very timely read. Set in my local area so I particularly enjoyed how easily I could visualise the setting and landmarks mentioned!
I finally finished Hakuoki: Chronicles of Wind & Blossom. 110+ hours and I loved every second! I will never forget the Shinsengumi 💔
And now I am so ready for Illusion of Itehari to release this week - excited! Created by the same team as the Piofiore games aka my favourite otoge of all time. 🤩
And now I am so ready for Illusion of Itehari to release this week - excited! Created by the same team as the Piofiore games aka my favourite otoge of all time. 🤩
September 15, 2025 at 10:25 AM
I finally finished Hakuoki: Chronicles of Wind & Blossom. 110+ hours and I loved every second! I will never forget the Shinsengumi 💔
And now I am so ready for Illusion of Itehari to release this week - excited! Created by the same team as the Piofiore games aka my favourite otoge of all time. 🤩
And now I am so ready for Illusion of Itehari to release this week - excited! Created by the same team as the Piofiore games aka my favourite otoge of all time. 🤩
Recently read - Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
A sweeping, expansive account of Korean immigrant families living in Japan through the 20th century.
A sweeping, expansive account of Korean immigrant families living in Japan through the 20th century.
September 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Recently read - Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
A sweeping, expansive account of Korean immigrant families living in Japan through the 20th century.
A sweeping, expansive account of Korean immigrant families living in Japan through the 20th century.
Recently read - Maurice and Maralyn by Sophie Elmhirst
It wasn’t until I finished this that I realised it’s based on a true story. A chronicle of love between two flawed people who were desperate for something beyond the ordinary.
It wasn’t until I finished this that I realised it’s based on a true story. A chronicle of love between two flawed people who were desperate for something beyond the ordinary.
September 2, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Recently read - Maurice and Maralyn by Sophie Elmhirst
It wasn’t until I finished this that I realised it’s based on a true story. A chronicle of love between two flawed people who were desperate for something beyond the ordinary.
It wasn’t until I finished this that I realised it’s based on a true story. A chronicle of love between two flawed people who were desperate for something beyond the ordinary.
Recently read - The Leviathan by Rosie Andrews
Haunting and atmospheric, set in an under-appreciated and oft misunderstood period of English history. I really enjoyed this one!
Haunting and atmospheric, set in an under-appreciated and oft misunderstood period of English history. I really enjoyed this one!
September 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Recently read - The Leviathan by Rosie Andrews
Haunting and atmospheric, set in an under-appreciated and oft misunderstood period of English history. I really enjoyed this one!
Haunting and atmospheric, set in an under-appreciated and oft misunderstood period of English history. I really enjoyed this one!
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Massive thanks to the very splendid @elizachanwrites.bsky.social for reading THE SALT ORACLE 🖤🌊🖤
Meet @rainewilson.bsky.social 's THE SALT ORACLE: part Dark Academia, part locked boat mystery, part second chance romance - entirely beautiful.
"Haunting and atmospheric, the questions it poses linger long after the final pages.” @elizachanwrites.bsky.social
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"Haunting and atmospheric, the questions it poses linger long after the final pages.” @elizachanwrites.bsky.social
Preorder geni.us/saltorac
August 18, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Massive thanks to the very splendid @elizachanwrites.bsky.social for reading THE SALT ORACLE 🖤🌊🖤
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August 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Please consider signing this petition to protest Amazon’s new royalty model plans which, like everything else these days, fucks over writers.
Please consider signing this petition to protest Amazon’s new royalty model plans which, like everything else these days, fucks over writers.
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There are ongoing discussions in various places about schemes to certify books have been written by actual people, as opposed to being AI slop.
The Society of Authors is running a quick, simple survey to gauge opinion on this, open to members and non-members.
societyofauthors.org/2025/07/11/h...
The Society of Authors is running a quick, simple survey to gauge opinion on this, open to members and non-members.
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Human Authored Survey - The Society of Authors
We're looking for your opinions on schemes which certify that novels or books have been fully created by humans. Complete our survey here.
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July 19, 2025 at 7:37 AM
There are ongoing discussions in various places about schemes to certify books have been written by actual people, as opposed to being AI slop.
The Society of Authors is running a quick, simple survey to gauge opinion on this, open to members and non-members.
societyofauthors.org/2025/07/11/h...
The Society of Authors is running a quick, simple survey to gauge opinion on this, open to members and non-members.
societyofauthors.org/2025/07/11/h...
Two days left on retreat in Devon and I’ve got four scenes left to write in my reworked Chapters 1-5.
Finally getting to grips with this section of the manuscript felt so daunting. It’s very satisfying to make progress.
Of course I left the hardest scenes til last…!
#writingcommunity #author
Finally getting to grips with this section of the manuscript felt so daunting. It’s very satisfying to make progress.
Of course I left the hardest scenes til last…!
#writingcommunity #author
July 16, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Two days left on retreat in Devon and I’ve got four scenes left to write in my reworked Chapters 1-5.
Finally getting to grips with this section of the manuscript felt so daunting. It’s very satisfying to make progress.
Of course I left the hardest scenes til last…!
#writingcommunity #author
Finally getting to grips with this section of the manuscript felt so daunting. It’s very satisfying to make progress.
Of course I left the hardest scenes til last…!
#writingcommunity #author
Recently read - Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Ishiguro’s work always makes me think - often I take time afterwards to reflect and read reviews before I gather my thoughts. Klara and the Sun was no different. It’s a story that will stay with me for a long time. Beautiful, bittersweet.
Ishiguro’s work always makes me think - often I take time afterwards to reflect and read reviews before I gather my thoughts. Klara and the Sun was no different. It’s a story that will stay with me for a long time. Beautiful, bittersweet.
July 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Recently read - Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Ishiguro’s work always makes me think - often I take time afterwards to reflect and read reviews before I gather my thoughts. Klara and the Sun was no different. It’s a story that will stay with me for a long time. Beautiful, bittersweet.
Ishiguro’s work always makes me think - often I take time afterwards to reflect and read reviews before I gather my thoughts. Klara and the Sun was no different. It’s a story that will stay with me for a long time. Beautiful, bittersweet.
I finished a structural review of my manuscript last night.
Now I’m staring down the barrel of cutting a POV character, rewriting huge chunks of the opening section and introducing lots of new lore.
And I’ve got to do all that in LESS chapters than I currently have.
#writingcommunity #author
Now I’m staring down the barrel of cutting a POV character, rewriting huge chunks of the opening section and introducing lots of new lore.
And I’ve got to do all that in LESS chapters than I currently have.
#writingcommunity #author
July 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
I finished a structural review of my manuscript last night.
Now I’m staring down the barrel of cutting a POV character, rewriting huge chunks of the opening section and introducing lots of new lore.
And I’ve got to do all that in LESS chapters than I currently have.
#writingcommunity #author
Now I’m staring down the barrel of cutting a POV character, rewriting huge chunks of the opening section and introducing lots of new lore.
And I’ve got to do all that in LESS chapters than I currently have.
#writingcommunity #author
Good morning from Devon! I’m on another #UrbanWritersRetreat - so happy to escape everyday life and focus on my creativity for a week.
I was up early for yoga and a swim at the local outdoor pool. I’m feeling refreshed and energised, ready to tackle these edits!
#writingcommunity #author
I was up early for yoga and a swim at the local outdoor pool. I’m feeling refreshed and energised, ready to tackle these edits!
#writingcommunity #author
July 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Good morning from Devon! I’m on another #UrbanWritersRetreat - so happy to escape everyday life and focus on my creativity for a week.
I was up early for yoga and a swim at the local outdoor pool. I’m feeling refreshed and energised, ready to tackle these edits!
#writingcommunity #author
I was up early for yoga and a swim at the local outdoor pool. I’m feeling refreshed and energised, ready to tackle these edits!
#writingcommunity #author
Recently read - Matrix by Lauren Groff
Spellbinding lyrical prose that I couldn’t wait to escape into. I loved Groff’s writing and can’t wait to read more of her work.
Spellbinding lyrical prose that I couldn’t wait to escape into. I loved Groff’s writing and can’t wait to read more of her work.
June 30, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Recently read - Matrix by Lauren Groff
Spellbinding lyrical prose that I couldn’t wait to escape into. I loved Groff’s writing and can’t wait to read more of her work.
Spellbinding lyrical prose that I couldn’t wait to escape into. I loved Groff’s writing and can’t wait to read more of her work.
Haven’t bought many new books recently but I grabbed two this week.
Dark Earth is reference / inspiration for a new writing project. And The Shogun’s Last Samurai Corps is to feed my curiosity ignited by playing Hakuoki.
Dark Earth is reference / inspiration for a new writing project. And The Shogun’s Last Samurai Corps is to feed my curiosity ignited by playing Hakuoki.
June 26, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Haven’t bought many new books recently but I grabbed two this week.
Dark Earth is reference / inspiration for a new writing project. And The Shogun’s Last Samurai Corps is to feed my curiosity ignited by playing Hakuoki.
Dark Earth is reference / inspiration for a new writing project. And The Shogun’s Last Samurai Corps is to feed my curiosity ignited by playing Hakuoki.