Nerine Dorman
@nerinedorman.bsky.social
Author, editor, graphic designer & book reviewer. π³οΈβππΏπ¦ https://linktr.ee/nerinedorman
Pinned
Nerine Dorman
@nerinedorman.bsky.social
Β· Jan 4
The Serpent's Quest, book 1 of The Splintered Fool series written by me and Toby Bennett, is now available at my Ko-Fi store. ko-fi.com/s/e920553c93
She was on Dragon Writers, but I've gone off visiting the group since they started posting so much AI slop.
February 9, 2026 at 5:31 AM
She was on Dragon Writers, but I've gone off visiting the group since they started posting so much AI slop.
It's Ashleigh Giannocano. Just so you know. I have zero issues outing this piece of shit.
February 9, 2026 at 5:24 AM
It's Ashleigh Giannocano. Just so you know. I have zero issues outing this piece of shit.
Off to see some live music. It's been a while.
February 7, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Off to see some live music. It's been a while.
You are hereby invited to attend our launch at the V&A Waterfront Exclusive Books on February 21, at 4pm. Booking is essential. RSVP at this link: exclusivebooks.co.za/pages/events...
For more information about Winter Mage, see www.miraripress.com/books/winter...
For more information about Winter Mage, see www.miraripress.com/books/winter...
Events
Get FREE delivery to all EXCLUSIVE BOOKS stores nationwide. FREE delivery to your door on all orders over R450, within South Africa.
exclusivebooks.co.za
February 7, 2026 at 9:01 AM
You are hereby invited to attend our launch at the V&A Waterfront Exclusive Books on February 21, at 4pm. Booking is essential. RSVP at this link: exclusivebooks.co.za/pages/events...
For more information about Winter Mage, see www.miraripress.com/books/winter...
For more information about Winter Mage, see www.miraripress.com/books/winter...
Join me and co-author Catriona Ross, where we will be in conversation with our publisher Marius du Plessis (Mirari Press), in celebrating the release of the first two novels in a new science-fantasy series β Winter Mage.
February 7, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Join me and co-author Catriona Ross, where we will be in conversation with our publisher Marius du Plessis (Mirari Press), in celebrating the release of the first two novels in a new science-fantasy series β Winter Mage.
Reposted by Nerine Dorman
Reposted by Nerine Dorman
Cover art by the amazing DaniΓ«l Hugo.
January 28, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Cover art by the amazing DaniΓ«l Hugo.
Very little rivals this β a science-fantasy series that is unconcerned with chasing trends. Co-authoring with Catriona Ross has been fantastic, and books 1 and 2 release on February 21.
January 28, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Very little rivals this β a science-fantasy series that is unconcerned with chasing trends. Co-authoring with Catriona Ross has been fantastic, and books 1 and 2 release on February 21.
Thanks for the share!
January 28, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Thanks for the share!
Reposted by Nerine Dorman
Congrats to Nerine Dorman @nerinedorman.bsky.social (ZamaShort#2) on the forthcoming release of the co-authored with Catriona Ross two book beginning of the Legacy of Obsidian novel series, releases 21 Feb, pre-orders up:
Legacy of Obsidian | Winter Mage I | Mirari Press
BOOK ONE: WINTER MAGE Winter is here. And in a world choked by ice and snow, a peninsula is all that remains to the clans who seek to rule this narrow strip of land while battling a relentless, flesh-...
www.miraripress.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Congrats to Nerine Dorman @nerinedorman.bsky.social (ZamaShort#2) on the forthcoming release of the co-authored with Catriona Ross two book beginning of the Legacy of Obsidian novel series, releases 21 Feb, pre-orders up:
I have an elderly Pekin named Josephine. She is a darling.
January 25, 2026 at 5:22 AM
I have an elderly Pekin named Josephine. She is a darling.
Solas, as always rocking his hobo chic look acting the big shot when closing the Breach. Garyn at this point is completely clueless while Nerine is shouting LIAR! LIAR! LIAR! Repeatedly.
January 24, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Solas, as always rocking his hobo chic look acting the big shot when closing the Breach. Garyn at this point is completely clueless while Nerine is shouting LIAR! LIAR! LIAR! Repeatedly.
Well, hello there...
January 24, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Well, hello there...
You should see how I block the Boet Farm okes on Threads. Old white Afrikaans men with numbers after their names.
January 24, 2026 at 2:25 PM
You should see how I block the Boet Farm okes on Threads. Old white Afrikaans men with numbers after their names.
Wow. Some people are just so literal. No loss there.
January 24, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Wow. Some people are just so literal. No loss there.
Reposted by Nerine Dorman
This month's subscription release is now all out to subscribers, if you'd like our publications delivered to your inbox before the retail release and at a lower price consider becoming a subscriber!
#AfricanLit #AfricanSFF #booksky ππ
#AfricanLit #AfricanSFF #booksky ππ
ZamaShort
ZamaShort: Exclusive Original Single Short Stories Monthly. An imprint championing multi-genre African literature excellence and diversity.
www.zamashort.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:40 AM
This month's subscription release is now all out to subscribers, if you'd like our publications delivered to your inbox before the retail release and at a lower price consider becoming a subscriber!
#AfricanLit #AfricanSFF #booksky ππ
#AfricanLit #AfricanSFF #booksky ππ
Reposted by Nerine Dorman
My extremely elegant son. He's legit just sitting like this, staring blankly, like he forgot what he was doing.
My sweet stupid son.
My sweet stupid son.
January 24, 2026 at 11:54 AM
My extremely elegant son. He's legit just sitting like this, staring blankly, like he forgot what he was doing.
My sweet stupid son.
My sweet stupid son.
This lad... He breaks me. I'm quite fond of Garyn Lavellan β and he had some rather tough convos with Dorian about Tevinter and their attitude towards elves.
January 23, 2026 at 10:17 PM
This lad... He breaks me. I'm quite fond of Garyn Lavellan β and he had some rather tough convos with Dorian about Tevinter and their attitude towards elves.
Reposted by Nerine Dorman
February with Valentine's Day is the month of love and our story ZamaShort #10 βVibrating Particlesβ by Daniel Joe is a pure romance of second chances set to warm your heart.
#AfricanLit #Romance #booksky πππ
#AfricanLit #Romance #booksky πππ
January 23, 2026 at 11:06 AM
February with Valentine's Day is the month of love and our story ZamaShort #10 βVibrating Particlesβ by Daniel Joe is a pure romance of second chances set to warm your heart.
#AfricanLit #Romance #booksky πππ
#AfricanLit #Romance #booksky πππ
Reposted by Nerine Dorman
#AICouldNever
At the third stop where paths cross, you pause
Leave fears behind, let fall all masks
Where you are headed, theyβll be of no use
The burden lightens, but heavy is the trail ahead
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEiz...
At the third stop where paths cross, you pause
Leave fears behind, let fall all masks
Where you are headed, theyβll be of no use
The burden lightens, but heavy is the trail ahead
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEiz...
Wardruna - Lyfjaberg (Healing-mountain) Official music video
YouTube video by wardruna
www.youtube.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:26 PM
#AICouldNever
At the third stop where paths cross, you pause
Leave fears behind, let fall all masks
Where you are headed, theyβll be of no use
The burden lightens, but heavy is the trail ahead
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEiz...
At the third stop where paths cross, you pause
Leave fears behind, let fall all masks
Where you are headed, theyβll be of no use
The burden lightens, but heavy is the trail ahead
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEiz...
I had "Agatha Christie" email me during the week. Woke up this morning to an email from award-winning author "Cassandra Clare".
January 17, 2026 at 5:04 PM
I had "Agatha Christie" email me during the week. Woke up this morning to an email from award-winning author "Cassandra Clare".
This is after I ruled out any dietary and contact issues and serves as a reminder that we always need to be aware of air quality and how this may impact all aspects of one's physical well-being.
January 16, 2026 at 8:29 AM
This is after I ruled out any dietary and contact issues and serves as a reminder that we always need to be aware of air quality and how this may impact all aspects of one's physical well-being.
Despite us having a well-ventilated bedroom, evidently some chemical was causing a reaction which has now healed since I've stopped using the device.
January 16, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Despite us having a well-ventilated bedroom, evidently some chemical was causing a reaction which has now healed since I've stopped using the device.
So, I can say with relative certainty that for the last year that I've been struggling with severe eczema on my lips β it's been due to an allergic reaction to the Raid vaporiser that I've been using to repel mosquitoes.
January 16, 2026 at 8:29 AM
So, I can say with relative certainty that for the last year that I've been struggling with severe eczema on my lips β it's been due to an allergic reaction to the Raid vaporiser that I've been using to repel mosquitoes.