Peter Darbyshire
@peterdarbyshire.bsky.social
I write books and stories. Sometimes I even publish them. peterdarbyshire.com
This makes reviews by real readers even more important.
The book club “scammers” I and everyone else have been ignoring are now threatening to damage my books through posting negative reviews if I don’t engage with them. Implied blackmail. Not engaging but annoying.
February 16, 2026 at 5:06 PM
This makes reviews by real readers even more important.
Happy Valentine's Day!
February 14, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Happy Valentine's Day!
Be your own book section.
I’ve seen a lot of conversation online about the Washington Post shutting down its book review section, and it's sad to see this happen no matter its cause. There are only a handful of books sections left, and their days are probably numbered.
So what's the answer?
I’ve seen a lot of conversation online about the Washington Post shutting down its book review section, and it's sad to see this happen no matter its cause. There are only a handful of books sections left, and their days are probably numbered.
So what's the answer?
February 10, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Be your own book section.
I’ve seen a lot of conversation online about the Washington Post shutting down its book review section, and it's sad to see this happen no matter its cause. There are only a handful of books sections left, and their days are probably numbered.
So what's the answer?
I’ve seen a lot of conversation online about the Washington Post shutting down its book review section, and it's sad to see this happen no matter its cause. There are only a handful of books sections left, and their days are probably numbered.
So what's the answer?
Short story club! Book club! Let's do both!
We have decided the world needs short fiction clubs instead of just book clubs. All those people who don’t finish a book in time and fumble their way through the meet-up can switch over and live a shame free life. Selfishly I recommend picking your material from a plucky, small press magazine.
February 5, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Short story club! Book club! Let's do both!
"A wonderfully strange tale of angels, nephilim, humans, and more in an apocalyptic Weird West." A nice review of "The Angel Azrael Encounters the Revelation Pilgrims and Other Curiosities" published in @bcsmagazine.bsky.social. www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/the-...
January 29, 2026 at 3:56 PM
"A wonderfully strange tale of angels, nephilim, humans, and more in an apocalyptic Weird West." A nice review of "The Angel Azrael Encounters the Revelation Pilgrims and Other Curiosities" published in @bcsmagazine.bsky.social. www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/the-...
A reminder that I have a new book out: The Wonder Lands War.
🪽 Diabolical angels hunting for God's bible!
⚔️ An immortal rogue!
💫 Scheming faerie!
📖 Book characters run wild in our world!
Visit your local bookstore or order online.
More info: 🔗https://peterdarbyshire.com/the-wonder-lands-war
🪽 Diabolical angels hunting for God's bible!
⚔️ An immortal rogue!
💫 Scheming faerie!
📖 Book characters run wild in our world!
Visit your local bookstore or order online.
More info: 🔗https://peterdarbyshire.com/the-wonder-lands-war
January 13, 2026 at 9:53 PM
A reminder that I have a new book out: The Wonder Lands War.
🪽 Diabolical angels hunting for God's bible!
⚔️ An immortal rogue!
💫 Scheming faerie!
📖 Book characters run wild in our world!
Visit your local bookstore or order online.
More info: 🔗https://peterdarbyshire.com/the-wonder-lands-war
🪽 Diabolical angels hunting for God's bible!
⚔️ An immortal rogue!
💫 Scheming faerie!
📖 Book characters run wild in our world!
Visit your local bookstore or order online.
More info: 🔗https://peterdarbyshire.com/the-wonder-lands-war
Delighted at this review of my latest Azrael weird western tale! Review by @mariahaskins.com in @locusmag.bsky.social.
"The Angel Azrael Visits the Trading Post at the End of the World a Final Time" was published in @bcsmagazine.bsky.social. www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/the-...
"The Angel Azrael Visits the Trading Post at the End of the World a Final Time" was published in @bcsmagazine.bsky.social. www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/the-...
January 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Delighted at this review of my latest Azrael weird western tale! Review by @mariahaskins.com in @locusmag.bsky.social.
"The Angel Azrael Visits the Trading Post at the End of the World a Final Time" was published in @bcsmagazine.bsky.social. www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/the-...
"The Angel Azrael Visits the Trading Post at the End of the World a Final Time" was published in @bcsmagazine.bsky.social. www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/the-...
A fantastic book with a fantastic cover!
Today's Classic Cover of the Day is On Stranger Tides by Tim Powers. This 1987 cover was illustrated by James Gurney, who also created the book series Dinotopia.
January 12, 2026 at 4:57 PM
A fantastic book with a fantastic cover!
This is very sad news. Thinking of Hal today.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of former Artistic Director Hal Wake, one of the great champions of Canadian literature, books, and ideas. Read more: mailchi.mp/writersfest.....
January 8, 2026 at 11:37 PM
This is very sad news. Thinking of Hal today.
Did you get an e-reader this holiday season and need to fill it up? My books are all available in e-book form, including my latest, The Wonder Lands War!
⚔️ Immortal rogues run amok!
🪽 Diabolical angels starting holy wars!
📖 Literary characters gone wild!
Visit peterdarbyshire.com for the links.
⚔️ Immortal rogues run amok!
🪽 Diabolical angels starting holy wars!
📖 Literary characters gone wild!
Visit peterdarbyshire.com for the links.
December 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Did you get an e-reader this holiday season and need to fill it up? My books are all available in e-book form, including my latest, The Wonder Lands War!
⚔️ Immortal rogues run amok!
🪽 Diabolical angels starting holy wars!
📖 Literary characters gone wild!
Visit peterdarbyshire.com for the links.
⚔️ Immortal rogues run amok!
🪽 Diabolical angels starting holy wars!
📖 Literary characters gone wild!
Visit peterdarbyshire.com for the links.
In case you missed my latest Azrael the Angel Gunslinger tale, published in @bcsmagazine.bsky.social earlier this year!
🪽 Angel gunslingers!
🧟♂️ Supernatural outlaws!
📖 Magic bibles!
And more!
🪽 Angel gunslingers!
🧟♂️ Supernatural outlaws!
📖 Magic bibles!
And more!
#BCSof2025! "The Angel Azrael Visits the Trading Post at the End of the World a Final Time" by @peterdarbyshire.bsky.social BCS #444 "Whatever was going on here, he had no choice but to walk into it. He made sure his guns were loose in their holsters" www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/the-...
Beneath Ceaseless Skies - The Angel Azrael Visits the Trading Post at the End of the World a Final Time by Peter Darbyshire
Azrael went back to the dead horse and considered the trading post for a moment. Whatever was going on here, he had no choice but to walk into it. Nakir had to be still inside, after all. She never le...
www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
In case you missed my latest Azrael the Angel Gunslinger tale, published in @bcsmagazine.bsky.social earlier this year!
🪽 Angel gunslingers!
🧟♂️ Supernatural outlaws!
📖 Magic bibles!
And more!
🪽 Angel gunslingers!
🧟♂️ Supernatural outlaws!
📖 Magic bibles!
And more!
Friends, just one day left to get my books from @wolsakandwynn.bsky.social for 30% off! What says Christmas more than immortal rogues, scheming angels, literary characters come to life and unpredictable faerie? Order here and apply discount at checkout: www.wolsakandwynn.ca/authors-all/...
December 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Friends, just one day left to get my books from @wolsakandwynn.bsky.social for 30% off! What says Christmas more than immortal rogues, scheming angels, literary characters come to life and unpredictable faerie? Order here and apply discount at checkout: www.wolsakandwynn.ca/authors-all/...
📚 Canadian-published books account for less than 5% of the Canadian publishing market. What can be done to change the situation? How about reinventing the PLR (public lending right program) to better reward authors with Canadian publishers and the publishers themselves? substack.com/home/post/p-...
How to fix book publishing
This is the 307th edition of SHuSH, the newsletter of The Sutherland House Inc.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
📚 Canadian-published books account for less than 5% of the Canadian publishing market. What can be done to change the situation? How about reinventing the PLR (public lending right program) to better reward authors with Canadian publishers and the publishers themselves? substack.com/home/post/p-...
Here's your chance to get 30% off my tales of immortal rogues, scheming angels, literary characters come to life and unpredictable faerie! Links in the thread.
Friends our holiday sale is running from now until Dec 15th. All our titles are 30% off and we're offering free shipping on orders over $50. I know we have brilliant books, sure to please the readers on your gift giving list, or for you to enjoy! www.wolsakandwynn.ca
December 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Here's your chance to get 30% off my tales of immortal rogues, scheming angels, literary characters come to life and unpredictable faerie! Links in the thread.
I'm at Night Beats discussing my new novel, The Wonder Lands War, and who the book is really for. (Spoiler: "Anyone who loves a serious mix of the literary and fantastic, who wants to see their favourite characters from other books and plays and myths in one place.") nightbeatseu.ca/2025/11/25/b...
Behind the Screens: Tuesday Author Interview
Every Tuesday, get to know a bit about the stories behind the books you love, and discover your next favourite novel. Zilla: Peter Darbyshire is back to tell us about the latest installment of Cros…
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November 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I'm at Night Beats discussing my new novel, The Wonder Lands War, and who the book is really for. (Spoiler: "Anyone who loves a serious mix of the literary and fantastic, who wants to see their favourite characters from other books and plays and myths in one place.") nightbeatseu.ca/2025/11/25/b...
Why do we love books about secret, hidden or forgotten texts? (Inspired by the Whispers from the Archives panel at @wcsfa.bsky.social's CONnections event.) peterdarbyshire.com/2025/11/16/w...
a black and white photo of an open book with a page that says ' bible ' on it
ALT: a black and white photo of an open book with a page that says ' bible ' on it
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November 16, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Why do we love books about secret, hidden or forgotten texts? (Inspired by the Whispers from the Archives panel at @wcsfa.bsky.social's CONnections event.) peterdarbyshire.com/2025/11/16/w...
"Books are a nation thinking out loud." Scott McIntyre of Douglas and McIntyre on the fight to save Canadian publishing. thewalrus.ca/i-was-warned...
How the Fight to Save Canadian Publishing from the American Market Shaped My 50-Year Career | The Walrus
“Books are not mere merchandise. Books are a nation thinking out loud”
thewalrus.ca
November 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
"Books are a nation thinking out loud." Scott McIntyre of Douglas and McIntyre on the fight to save Canadian publishing. thewalrus.ca/i-was-warned...
Very sad to the end of On Spec. I hope everyone involved knows what a difference they made over the years.
November 11, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Very sad to the end of On Spec. I hope everyone involved knows what a difference they made over the years.
I don’t know where Pluribus is going but I’m strapping in after those first two episodes!
November 9, 2025 at 5:27 AM
I don’t know where Pluribus is going but I’m strapping in after those first two episodes!
What happens when Azrael the Angel Gunslinger visits the Trading Post at the End of the World to repay a debt to its angel proprietor but finds a strange band of bounty hunters there? Mayhem. My latest Azrael tale is out in @bcsmagazine.bsky.social! www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/the-...
Beneath Ceaseless Skies - The Angel Azrael Visits the Trading Post at the End of the World a Final Time by Peter Darbyshire
Azrael went back to the dead horse and considered the trading post for a moment. Whatever was going on here, he had no choice but to walk into it. Nakir had to be still inside, after all. She never le...
www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:03 PM
What happens when Azrael the Angel Gunslinger visits the Trading Post at the End of the World to repay a debt to its angel proprietor but finds a strange band of bounty hunters there? Mayhem. My latest Azrael tale is out in @bcsmagazine.bsky.social! www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/the-...
Reposted by Peter Darbyshire
New Issue: BCS #444 out today, featuring scary stories by @peterdarbyshire.bsky.social (new Angel Azrael) and Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe @oluwasigma.bsky.social (sequel to his @theignyteawards.bsky.social winning BCS story), cover art @brucedraws.bsky.social: www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/issues/issue...
Beneath Ceaseless Skies - Issue #444 by Scott Andrews
Scary stories for the Halloween season by Peter Darbyshire--a new tale in his series of the gunslinging fallen angel Azrael--and Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe--a sequel to his Ignyte Award-winning story “A Witc...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
New Issue: BCS #444 out today, featuring scary stories by @peterdarbyshire.bsky.social (new Angel Azrael) and Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe @oluwasigma.bsky.social (sequel to his @theignyteawards.bsky.social winning BCS story), cover art @brucedraws.bsky.social: www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/issues/issue...
Reposted by Peter Darbyshire
My article for Grimdark is open to the public now! I talk about luck and playing chicken with solar winds(I’m looking at you Appollo 16-17). www.grimdarkmagazine.com/space-were-p...
Space: We’re Probably All Going to Die
Our greatest tools (arguably our imaginations over our opposable thumbs) can’t work on coming up with solutions if we’re not looking at the problem from all angles.
www.grimdarkmagazine.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:13 AM
My article for Grimdark is open to the public now! I talk about luck and playing chicken with solar winds(I’m looking at you Appollo 16-17). www.grimdarkmagazine.com/space-were-p...
The amazing crew at @49thshelf.bsky.social are hosting a giveaway of The Wonder Lands War, my latest Cross supernatural thriller. 🎁
Visit 49thshelf.com/Giveaways for a chance to win a copy of The Wonder Lands War.
The giveaway period ends Nov. 1, so enter now!
🔗: 49thshelf.com/Giveaways
Visit 49thshelf.com/Giveaways for a chance to win a copy of The Wonder Lands War.
The giveaway period ends Nov. 1, so enter now!
🔗: 49thshelf.com/Giveaways
October 28, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The amazing crew at @49thshelf.bsky.social are hosting a giveaway of The Wonder Lands War, my latest Cross supernatural thriller. 🎁
Visit 49thshelf.com/Giveaways for a chance to win a copy of The Wonder Lands War.
The giveaway period ends Nov. 1, so enter now!
🔗: 49thshelf.com/Giveaways
Visit 49thshelf.com/Giveaways for a chance to win a copy of The Wonder Lands War.
The giveaway period ends Nov. 1, so enter now!
🔗: 49thshelf.com/Giveaways
If your ideal fantasy tale is a magically written, literary labyrinth infused with Calvino, Borges, Lovecraft, necromancy, demons and supernatural libraries, then check out “A Random Walk Through the Goblin Library” by @librariangoblin.bsky.social! www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/a-ra...
Beneath Ceaseless Skies - A Random Walk Through the Goblin Library by Chris Willrich
“Oh, no, not at all. I have not retired, and neither have my informants. My informants are dead. I am a necromancer, grandchild. The pool of possible spies is far larger among the dead than the living...
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October 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
If your ideal fantasy tale is a magically written, literary labyrinth infused with Calvino, Borges, Lovecraft, necromancy, demons and supernatural libraries, then check out “A Random Walk Through the Goblin Library” by @librariangoblin.bsky.social! www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/a-ra...
Reposted by Peter Darbyshire
BCS #444 ebook out early @weightlessbooks.bsky.social & Kindle Store & subscribers, featuring scary stories by @peterdarbyshire.bsky.social (new Angel Azrael) & @oluwasigma.bsky.social (sequel to @theignyteawards.bsky.social Winner): weightlessbooks.com/fiction/bene... www.amazon.com/Beneath-Ceas...
Beneath Ceaseless Skies Issue #444
Issue #444 of Beneath Ceaseless Skies online magazine, featuring stories by Peter Darbyshire and Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe and cover art by Bruce Brenneise.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
BCS #444 ebook out early @weightlessbooks.bsky.social & Kindle Store & subscribers, featuring scary stories by @peterdarbyshire.bsky.social (new Angel Azrael) & @oluwasigma.bsky.social (sequel to @theignyteawards.bsky.social Winner): weightlessbooks.com/fiction/bene... www.amazon.com/Beneath-Ceas...