L.L. MacRae
@llmacrae.bsky.social
Lauren is happiest at the seaside. With a book. And also a pot of tea. She writes about dragons, mostly. http://linktr.ee/llmacrae
SPFBO7 Finalist
SPFBO7 Finalist
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L.L. MacRae
@llmacrae.bsky.social
· Oct 16
The complete trilogy is multi-POV adult epic fantasy with underdogs, found family, talking war griffins, ancient artefacts, and basically marries my love of dragons and classic fantasy adventure with Studio Ghibli vibes and less conventional characters 🔥
www.llmacrae.com/dragonspirit...
www.llmacrae.com/dragonspirit...
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The Big Indie Weekend runs between 20th and 22nd February - panels and live chats all weekend, plus daily giveaways and the launch of our Patreon. Get ready for an epic indie weekend! #writingcommunity #indieauthors #readingcommunity @tdevens.bsky.social @simonkewin.co.uk @llmacrae.bsky.social
February 17, 2026 at 12:02 PM
The Big Indie Weekend runs between 20th and 22nd February - panels and live chats all weekend, plus daily giveaways and the launch of our Patreon. Get ready for an epic indie weekend! #writingcommunity #indieauthors #readingcommunity @tdevens.bsky.social @simonkewin.co.uk @llmacrae.bsky.social
The TBB Press Edition of The Shadow Gate is on general sale now!!
The Iron Crown TBB Press Edition blew me away, and book two is somehow even more epic!!
If you weren't on early access, now's your chance to grab it! 🤩🤩🔥🔥🔥
thebrokenbindingsub.com/products/the...
The Iron Crown TBB Press Edition blew me away, and book two is somehow even more epic!!
If you weren't on early access, now's your chance to grab it! 🤩🤩🔥🔥🔥
thebrokenbindingsub.com/products/the...
February 6, 2026 at 1:47 PM
The TBB Press Edition of The Shadow Gate is on general sale now!!
The Iron Crown TBB Press Edition blew me away, and book two is somehow even more epic!!
If you weren't on early access, now's your chance to grab it! 🤩🤩🔥🔥🔥
thebrokenbindingsub.com/products/the...
The Iron Crown TBB Press Edition blew me away, and book two is somehow even more epic!!
If you weren't on early access, now's your chance to grab it! 🤩🤩🔥🔥🔥
thebrokenbindingsub.com/products/the...
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February is STACKED!
The Feb list of self published fantasy is here and we are spoilt for choice this month. Get them all!
robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...
The Feb list of self published fantasy is here and we are spoilt for choice this month. Get them all!
robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...
Self Published Fantasy Releases – February 2026
Visit the post for more.
robjhayes.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 2:28 PM
February is STACKED!
The Feb list of self published fantasy is here and we are spoilt for choice this month. Get them all!
robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...
The Feb list of self published fantasy is here and we are spoilt for choice this month. Get them all!
robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...
February 2, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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To celebrate leaving Kindle Unlimited (and also my birthday!), all of my Cruel Gods books are now on Itch.io, and for this weekend only, they're part of an Itch bundle! Get all four books with a 35% discount!
If you hate buying books on Amazon, this is for you:
itch.io/s/179524/the...
If you hate buying books on Amazon, this is for you:
itch.io/s/179524/the...
January 30, 2026 at 7:43 AM
To celebrate leaving Kindle Unlimited (and also my birthday!), all of my Cruel Gods books are now on Itch.io, and for this weekend only, they're part of an Itch bundle! Get all four books with a 35% discount!
If you hate buying books on Amazon, this is for you:
itch.io/s/179524/the...
If you hate buying books on Amazon, this is for you:
itch.io/s/179524/the...
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Halfway through book 3, despite my best efforts to pace myself. @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com writes awesome books.
The worldbuilding is well done, the characters feel real, and I am having all sorts of emotions. You should read it
#SFF #BookSky #IndieBookSky
www.goodreads.com/series/33443...
The worldbuilding is well done, the characters feel real, and I am having all sorts of emotions. You should read it
#SFF #BookSky #IndieBookSky
www.goodreads.com/series/33443...
January 27, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Halfway through book 3, despite my best efforts to pace myself. @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com writes awesome books.
The worldbuilding is well done, the characters feel real, and I am having all sorts of emotions. You should read it
#SFF #BookSky #IndieBookSky
www.goodreads.com/series/33443...
The worldbuilding is well done, the characters feel real, and I am having all sorts of emotions. You should read it
#SFF #BookSky #IndieBookSky
www.goodreads.com/series/33443...
Awesome Anthologies!!
AWESOME ANTHOLOGIES:
-ALTHINGI
-ANATOMY OF FEAR
-SHAPERS OF WORLDS V!
Please see my review/overview of these 3 amazing
short story collections and why you should try them!
Creatives noted in the comments!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9JZ...
-ALTHINGI
-ANATOMY OF FEAR
-SHAPERS OF WORLDS V!
Please see my review/overview of these 3 amazing
short story collections and why you should try them!
Creatives noted in the comments!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9JZ...
AWESOME ANTHOLOGIES-ALTHINGI, ANATOMY OF FEAR, SHAPERS OF WORLDS V
YouTube video by The Drowned Kingdom Saga
www.youtube.com
January 20, 2026 at 7:28 AM
Awesome Anthologies!!
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It's an admin day today - ready for my first wrap-up of the year, I've gone through ALL my open series, plus those I read from last year. Check out what I finished or DNFd, and what I'm continuing or am currently up to date with:
youtu.be/tmK4Q1oXf4Y
How are your series going?
youtu.be/tmK4Q1oXf4Y
How are your series going?
January 19, 2026 at 11:04 AM
It's an admin day today - ready for my first wrap-up of the year, I've gone through ALL my open series, plus those I read from last year. Check out what I finished or DNFd, and what I'm continuing or am currently up to date with:
youtu.be/tmK4Q1oXf4Y
How are your series going?
youtu.be/tmK4Q1oXf4Y
How are your series going?
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The complete trilogy is multi-POV adult epic fantasy with underdogs, found family, talking war griffins, ancient artefacts, and basically marries my love of dragons and classic fantasy adventure with Studio Ghibli vibes and less conventional characters 🔥
www.llmacrae.com/dragonspirit...
www.llmacrae.com/dragonspirit...
October 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The complete trilogy is multi-POV adult epic fantasy with underdogs, found family, talking war griffins, ancient artefacts, and basically marries my love of dragons and classic fantasy adventure with Studio Ghibli vibes and less conventional characters 🔥
www.llmacrae.com/dragonspirit...
www.llmacrae.com/dragonspirit...
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At the start of another year, these are the books l'm planning to read in 2026. I'm a bit of a mood reader so I'm sure other titles will make an appearance throughout the year, but I'm going to make a special effort to pick up these.
www.timhardieauthor.co.uk/blog/reading...
www.timhardieauthor.co.uk/blog/reading...
Reading List for 2026 — Tim Hardie
As another year begins, these are the titles I’m keen to read during 2026!
www.timhardieauthor.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 10:52 AM
At the start of another year, these are the books l'm planning to read in 2026. I'm a bit of a mood reader so I'm sure other titles will make an appearance throughout the year, but I'm going to make a special effort to pick up these.
www.timhardieauthor.co.uk/blog/reading...
www.timhardieauthor.co.uk/blog/reading...
MOAR GLORIOUS ARTWORK!! THE LIGHTING! THE DETAIL! THE MOVEMENT! THE ATMOSPHERE!!
Ahhhh I love it so so much!!!
Ahhhh I love it so so much!!!
The second illustration I created for Shadow Gate, the second book in @llmacrae.bsky.social Dragon Spirits series.
It was great fun to create an adventurous scene with ambitious yet light-hearted characters, each with their own unique personality and design.
It was great fun to create an adventurous scene with ambitious yet light-hearted characters, each with their own unique personality and design.
January 7, 2026 at 5:07 PM
MOAR GLORIOUS ARTWORK!! THE LIGHTING! THE DETAIL! THE MOVEMENT! THE ATMOSPHERE!!
Ahhhh I love it so so much!!!
Ahhhh I love it so so much!!!
I cannot adequately express HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS PIECE!!!
You'll be able to see it in full print in The Shadow Gate TBB Press Edition!!
You'll be able to see it in full print in The Shadow Gate TBB Press Edition!!
This is one of two illustrations that I had the pleasure of creating for @llmacrae.bsky.social second book in the Dragon Spirits series, The Shadow Gate.
@thebrokenbinding.bsky.social brought the beautiful special edition to life, and I am thrilled to have been a part of it!
@thebrokenbinding.bsky.social brought the beautiful special edition to life, and I am thrilled to have been a part of it!
January 7, 2026 at 7:26 AM
I cannot adequately express HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS PIECE!!!
You'll be able to see it in full print in The Shadow Gate TBB Press Edition!!
You'll be able to see it in full print in The Shadow Gate TBB Press Edition!!
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My list for the end of 2025. I read/listened to some amazing books this year!
List and Author tags below.
List and Author tags below.
January 1, 2026 at 7:02 PM
My list for the end of 2025. I read/listened to some amazing books this year!
List and Author tags below.
List and Author tags below.
Don't forget DECSALE15 is still active until 31st December!!
If you want to save 15% on any order on my website (signed paperbacks, eBooks, box set, bundles, swag etc.) time is running out to get your order in!
www.llmacrae.com/shop
If you want to save 15% on any order on my website (signed paperbacks, eBooks, box set, bundles, swag etc.) time is running out to get your order in!
www.llmacrae.com/shop
4 years ago, The Iron Crown was picked as an SPFBO7 finalist and it threw my author career wide open!
The finale released this year, which has over 90% 5 star ratings on Goodreads, & my mind continues to be blown!
Thank you so much to everyone for supporting my Dragon Spirits!
The finale released this year, which has over 90% 5 star ratings on Goodreads, & my mind continues to be blown!
Thank you so much to everyone for supporting my Dragon Spirits!
December 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Don't forget DECSALE15 is still active until 31st December!!
If you want to save 15% on any order on my website (signed paperbacks, eBooks, box set, bundles, swag etc.) time is running out to get your order in!
www.llmacrae.com/shop
If you want to save 15% on any order on my website (signed paperbacks, eBooks, box set, bundles, swag etc.) time is running out to get your order in!
www.llmacrae.com/shop
Look how gorgeous these dragons are!!!!
I can finally share this work I did for @llmacrae.bsky.social and @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social Press Edition of The Iron Crown 👑
December 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Look how gorgeous these dragons are!!!!
Did you know you can grab books direct from my website?
Signed paperbacks, eBooks, bundles, bookswag, and more!
And until 31st December, you can enjoy 15% off with code: DECSALE15
Happy reading!!
www.llmacrae.com/shop
Signed paperbacks, eBooks, bundles, bookswag, and more!
And until 31st December, you can enjoy 15% off with code: DECSALE15
Happy reading!!
www.llmacrae.com/shop
December 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Did you know you can grab books direct from my website?
Signed paperbacks, eBooks, bundles, bookswag, and more!
And until 31st December, you can enjoy 15% off with code: DECSALE15
Happy reading!!
www.llmacrae.com/shop
Signed paperbacks, eBooks, bundles, bookswag, and more!
And until 31st December, you can enjoy 15% off with code: DECSALE15
Happy reading!!
www.llmacrae.com/shop
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“A bad king revels in his importance. A good one hates his office. He spends himself into infirmity quashing deadly little plots to make power the tool of the greedy.”
December 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
“A bad king revels in his importance. A good one hates his office. He spends himself into infirmity quashing deadly little plots to make power the tool of the greedy.”
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Round 1 of #SFINCS is nearly over, and so this is my last review post where I wrote a couple of words about 5 more novellas I read outside of my original allocations!
#SFINCS3 #TheWIPs
helynalclove.com/2025/12/17/s...
And in case you're curious, below you'll find the thread of my first 10 reads!
#SFINCS3 #TheWIPs
helynalclove.com/2025/12/17/s...
And in case you're curious, below you'll find the thread of my first 10 reads!
SFINCS3 Round 1 Mini Reviews
The first round of SFINCS, the indie novella competition, is drawing to a close with the 20th of December. Additionally to the 10 novellas assigned to me (read my reviews here), I managed to read a…
helynalclove.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Round 1 of #SFINCS is nearly over, and so this is my last review post where I wrote a couple of words about 5 more novellas I read outside of my original allocations!
#SFINCS3 #TheWIPs
helynalclove.com/2025/12/17/s...
And in case you're curious, below you'll find the thread of my first 10 reads!
#SFINCS3 #TheWIPs
helynalclove.com/2025/12/17/s...
And in case you're curious, below you'll find the thread of my first 10 reads!
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FFA’s Most Anticipated Titles of 2026 (so far) featuring titles from @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social @torbooks.bsky.social @orbitbooks.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @harpervoyagerus.bsky.social @blackstonepub.bsky.social @flatironbooks.bsky.social @acebookspub.bsky.social & several indies
December 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
FFA’s Most Anticipated Titles of 2026 (so far) featuring titles from @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social @torbooks.bsky.social @orbitbooks.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @harpervoyagerus.bsky.social @blackstonepub.bsky.social @flatironbooks.bsky.social @acebookspub.bsky.social & several indies
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It's that time of year again: I have completely random book awards to share!
From categories like "Best fictional pet" to "Biggest WTF is going to happen next moment," these were fun to award (I have read some really great books this year!)
Full post here: ajcalvin.net/a-j-s-comple...
#booksky
From categories like "Best fictional pet" to "Biggest WTF is going to happen next moment," these were fun to award (I have read some really great books this year!)
Full post here: ajcalvin.net/a-j-s-comple...
#booksky
December 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
It's that time of year again: I have completely random book awards to share!
From categories like "Best fictional pet" to "Biggest WTF is going to happen next moment," these were fun to award (I have read some really great books this year!)
Full post here: ajcalvin.net/a-j-s-comple...
#booksky
From categories like "Best fictional pet" to "Biggest WTF is going to happen next moment," these were fun to award (I have read some really great books this year!)
Full post here: ajcalvin.net/a-j-s-comple...
#booksky
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At FanFiAddict we care, so we share, all the best bookish news!
The sheer unadulterated ✨delight✨ I feel in being able to tell everyone that @solarisbooks.bsky.social have officially acquired @taranhunt.bsky.social's next book in #TheKystromChronicles🪐!
Come along👀
fanfiaddict.com/exclusive-ac...
The sheer unadulterated ✨delight✨ I feel in being able to tell everyone that @solarisbooks.bsky.social have officially acquired @taranhunt.bsky.social's next book in #TheKystromChronicles🪐!
Come along👀
fanfiaddict.com/exclusive-ac...
Exclusive Acquisition Announcement and Author Q&A with Taran Hunt | FanFiAddict
Solaris is delighted to announce the acquisition of The Deathless Council by Taran Hunt, the third and final book in The Kystrom Chronicles. Linguist and th ...
fanfiaddict.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
At FanFiAddict we care, so we share, all the best bookish news!
The sheer unadulterated ✨delight✨ I feel in being able to tell everyone that @solarisbooks.bsky.social have officially acquired @taranhunt.bsky.social's next book in #TheKystromChronicles🪐!
Come along👀
fanfiaddict.com/exclusive-ac...
The sheer unadulterated ✨delight✨ I feel in being able to tell everyone that @solarisbooks.bsky.social have officially acquired @taranhunt.bsky.social's next book in #TheKystromChronicles🪐!
Come along👀
fanfiaddict.com/exclusive-ac...
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Over consumption, Anti-intellectualism, Trope-ification, Shallow reviews....all of these have been plaguing the book community recently.
What if I told you that WE are the problem?
The good news is that means that WE can also fix it ✨️
youtu.be/iNDME24ia5I
What if I told you that WE are the problem?
The good news is that means that WE can also fix it ✨️
youtu.be/iNDME24ia5I
December 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Over consumption, Anti-intellectualism, Trope-ification, Shallow reviews....all of these have been plaguing the book community recently.
What if I told you that WE are the problem?
The good news is that means that WE can also fix it ✨️
youtu.be/iNDME24ia5I
What if I told you that WE are the problem?
The good news is that means that WE can also fix it ✨️
youtu.be/iNDME24ia5I
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I’ll be having the honor of announcing something publishing related this coming Wednesday & I hope you’re ready for it 👀
If you told younger me, who was shy about sharing her bookish ravings, that one day she’d be helping her favorite authors share news abt their books, she might not believe it.
If you told younger me, who was shy about sharing her bookish ravings, that one day she’d be helping her favorite authors share news abt their books, she might not believe it.
a bald man in a red shirt is standing in front of a punching bag and smiling .
ALT: a bald man in a red shirt is standing in front of a punching bag and smiling .
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December 8, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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✨Happy book birthday to me! ✨
Tales of Lunis Aquaria Volume II ebook is out now wherever you can buy or borrow (Kobo Plus, Everand, Overdrive, Hoopla) ebooks!
Retailers: books2read.com/talesv2
Itch: narratess.itch.io/tales-of-lun...
#booksky 💙📚
Tales of Lunis Aquaria Volume II ebook is out now wherever you can buy or borrow (Kobo Plus, Everand, Overdrive, Hoopla) ebooks!
Retailers: books2read.com/talesv2
Itch: narratess.itch.io/tales-of-lun...
#booksky 💙📚
December 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
✨Happy book birthday to me! ✨
Tales of Lunis Aquaria Volume II ebook is out now wherever you can buy or borrow (Kobo Plus, Everand, Overdrive, Hoopla) ebooks!
Retailers: books2read.com/talesv2
Itch: narratess.itch.io/tales-of-lun...
#booksky 💙📚
Tales of Lunis Aquaria Volume II ebook is out now wherever you can buy or borrow (Kobo Plus, Everand, Overdrive, Hoopla) ebooks!
Retailers: books2read.com/talesv2
Itch: narratess.itch.io/tales-of-lun...
#booksky 💙📚