Susanne Schmidt
@sharkiatwrites.bsky.social
Horror/Fantasy Author. BBNYA 2024 finalist. SFINCS 1 semi-finalist.
Dabbler in Digital Art. Grower of Pumpkins. Creator of the Spooky Thread / Spooky Spotlight.
Website: https://susanneschmidt.me
Links: https://linktr.ee/susanneschmidtauthor
Dabbler in Digital Art. Grower of Pumpkins. Creator of the Spooky Thread / Spooky Spotlight.
Website: https://susanneschmidt.me
Links: https://linktr.ee/susanneschmidtauthor
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Did you know I write a horror series called the Order of the Strawberry Circle? Think Coraline, but set in a small town in Germany with monsters out of local folklore.
It's wide and filled with my weird illustrations. I highly recommend starting with Bad Grains (the Halloween one!).
Links 🔽
It's wide and filled with my weird illustrations. I highly recommend starting with Bad Grains (the Halloween one!).
Links 🔽
Bummed out by the happenings this year? You're not alone and this is the bundle for you: itch.io/b/3348/burn-...
My contribution to this bundle is What May Rise from the Ashes, a story about an elderly librarian whose beloved library is about to shut out the general public. She won't be having that.
My contribution to this bundle is What May Rise from the Ashes, a story about an elderly librarian whose beloved library is about to shut out the general public. She won't be having that.
November 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Bummed out by the happenings this year? You're not alone and this is the bundle for you: itch.io/b/3348/burn-...
My contribution to this bundle is What May Rise from the Ashes, a story about an elderly librarian whose beloved library is about to shut out the general public. She won't be having that.
My contribution to this bundle is What May Rise from the Ashes, a story about an elderly librarian whose beloved library is about to shut out the general public. She won't be having that.
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There will always be tales of rising up against tyranny.
For those seeking such stories, here's an itch bundle just for you. Seventeen ebooks, both fantasy and science fiction, all featuring the flames of rebellion.
The bundle ends after the 16th, so check it out!
itch.io/b/3348/burn-...
For those seeking such stories, here's an itch bundle just for you. Seventeen ebooks, both fantasy and science fiction, all featuring the flames of rebellion.
The bundle ends after the 16th, so check it out!
itch.io/b/3348/burn-...
November 13, 2025 at 6:50 AM
There will always be tales of rising up against tyranny.
For those seeking such stories, here's an itch bundle just for you. Seventeen ebooks, both fantasy and science fiction, all featuring the flames of rebellion.
The bundle ends after the 16th, so check it out!
itch.io/b/3348/burn-...
For those seeking such stories, here's an itch bundle just for you. Seventeen ebooks, both fantasy and science fiction, all featuring the flames of rebellion.
The bundle ends after the 16th, so check it out!
itch.io/b/3348/burn-...
Have you had a look at the Continue the Adventure bundle yet? It's still available, but only for 9 more hours!
itch.io/b/3359/conti...
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itch.io/b/3359/conti...
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Continue the Adventure by Niranjan and 19 others
Continue the Adventure: 20 items for $19.00
itch.io
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Have you had a look at the Continue the Adventure bundle yet? It's still available, but only for 9 more hours!
itch.io/b/3359/conti...
💙📚📦
itch.io/b/3359/conti...
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When I applied to a local (German) author union, they looked up my website and said they could read my excerpts and short stories in German on there and would I like to apply with one of those. I looked it up and was horrified what Google Translate was apparently automatically doing to my stories.
Amazon has launched a new AI-driven translation service, Kindle Translate, for Kindle Direct Publishing authors 👇 #BookSky
Amazon launches AI translation service for indie authors
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November 8, 2025 at 1:50 AM
When I applied to a local (German) author union, they looked up my website and said they could read my excerpts and short stories in German on there and would I like to apply with one of those. I looked it up and was horrified what Google Translate was apparently automatically doing to my stories.
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Some really great reads in this bundle, whether or not you’ve read their prequels.
This bundle of second in series books is the perfect blend of adventure and magic! Grab it today!
🌈🚀💫 📚🌎 #writingcommunity 📢📚 🩷🧙♂️⚔️ 🪐📚 #booksky #Books #readingcommunity #bookcommunity #readers #bookish #readersofbluesky #booksonbluesky #booklovers
itch.io/b/3359/conti...
🌈🚀💫 📚🌎 #writingcommunity 📢📚 🩷🧙♂️⚔️ 🪐📚 #booksky #Books #readingcommunity #bookcommunity #readers #bookish #readersofbluesky #booksonbluesky #booklovers
itch.io/b/3359/conti...
Continue the Adventure by Niranjan and 19 others
Continue the Adventure: 20 items for $19.00
itch.io
November 6, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Some really great reads in this bundle, whether or not you’ve read their prequels.
We had a first in series bundle, yes, but what about a second in series bundle?
Continue the adventure:
itch.io/b/3359/conti...
💙📚📦
Continue the adventure:
itch.io/b/3359/conti...
💙📚📦
Continue the Adventure by Niranjan and 19 others
Continue the Adventure: 20 items for $19.00
itch.io
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 AM
We had a first in series bundle, yes, but what about a second in series bundle?
Continue the adventure:
itch.io/b/3359/conti...
💙📚📦
Continue the adventure:
itch.io/b/3359/conti...
💙📚📦
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The November list of Self Published Fantasy is now live!
I can't lie, one of the covers really snagged my attention this month. Can you guess which?
robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...
I can't lie, one of the covers really snagged my attention this month. Can you guess which?
robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...
Self Published Fantasy Releases – November 2025
Visit the post for more.
robjhayes.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The November list of Self Published Fantasy is now live!
I can't lie, one of the covers really snagged my attention this month. Can you guess which?
robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...
I can't lie, one of the covers really snagged my attention this month. Can you guess which?
robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...
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Today we're hosting a recommendation of Hidden Indie SFF Gems, including underrated fantasy and sci-fi, written by @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-recom...
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-recom...
November 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Today we're hosting a recommendation of Hidden Indie SFF Gems, including underrated fantasy and sci-fi, written by @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-recom...
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-recom...
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I'm running an end-of-year fantasy bundle for indie books! If you have a fantasy book on itch-io, you can sign up below:
forms.gle/45t5y5NVCP...
📦📚 #BookSky
forms.gle/45t5y5NVCP...
📦📚 #BookSky
November 4, 2025 at 9:06 AM
I'm running an end-of-year fantasy bundle for indie books! If you have a fantasy book on itch-io, you can sign up below:
forms.gle/45t5y5NVCP...
📦📚 #BookSky
forms.gle/45t5y5NVCP...
📦📚 #BookSky
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It's a Month of Rain and Reads, and it's time for our second interview.
Today, we have @benschenkman.bsky.social, author of contemporary fantasy series The Devil You Know, and more recently, Let Sleeping Gods Lie.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
Today, we have @benschenkman.bsky.social, author of contemporary fantasy series The Devil You Know, and more recently, Let Sleeping Gods Lie.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
November 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
It's a Month of Rain and Reads, and it's time for our second interview.
Today, we have @benschenkman.bsky.social, author of contemporary fantasy series The Devil You Know, and more recently, Let Sleeping Gods Lie.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
Today, we have @benschenkman.bsky.social, author of contemporary fantasy series The Devil You Know, and more recently, Let Sleeping Gods Lie.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
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For everyone who loves indie fantasy, science fiction, and horror, November is a month discover, talk, and connect with fellow indie lovers :D
💙📚 #booksky
💙📚 #booksky
A Month of Rain and Reads is here!
This is our first month-long event celebrating indie and self-published SFF! This month we'll be posting reviews, author interviews, guest posts, spotlights, and our Daily Challenge with daily giveaways!
Find out more: www.readindiefantasy.com/welcome-to-a...
This is our first month-long event celebrating indie and self-published SFF! This month we'll be posting reviews, author interviews, guest posts, spotlights, and our Daily Challenge with daily giveaways!
Find out more: www.readindiefantasy.com/welcome-to-a...
November 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
For everyone who loves indie fantasy, science fiction, and horror, November is a month discover, talk, and connect with fellow indie lovers :D
💙📚 #booksky
💙📚 #booksky
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Only 13 hours left!
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
November 1, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Only 13 hours left!
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
The Halloween Flash Sale is live for 12 more hours, so if you haven't gotten your fill of witches, ghosts, and evil gods yet, this is absolutely your last change to snag 28 spooky books for $9.99.
Don't miss out. Get it now.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
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Don't miss out. Get it now.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
📦 📚 💙 🩸 📚 💀
November 1, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The Halloween Flash Sale is live for 12 more hours, so if you haven't gotten your fill of witches, ghosts, and evil gods yet, this is absolutely your last change to snag 28 spooky books for $9.99.
Don't miss out. Get it now.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
📦 📚 💙 🩸 📚 💀
Don't miss out. Get it now.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
📦 📚 💙 🩸 📚 💀
Happy Halloween, #horror fans!
This week's #SpookySpotlight features art by @shadowmyths.com and stories by @shadowmyths.com, @vincentlore.bsky.social, and @nsfordwriter.bsky.social
Got artwork or a story of your own that fits the theme? Share it below!
#artshare #bookshare
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This week's #SpookySpotlight features art by @shadowmyths.com and stories by @shadowmyths.com, @vincentlore.bsky.social, and @nsfordwriter.bsky.social
Got artwork or a story of your own that fits the theme? Share it below!
#artshare #bookshare
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November 1, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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I've got a book in this bundle that I almost never put on sale due to its dark/triggering subject matter...so if that's your thing, go grab the Spooky Bundle at itch before it's too late! 🎃📚📦
36 hours remaining on the Halloween Flash sale.
28 spooky books could be yours for just $9.99.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
28 spooky books could be yours for just $9.99.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
October 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I've got a book in this bundle that I almost never put on sale due to its dark/triggering subject matter...so if that's your thing, go grab the Spooky Bundle at itch before it's too late! 🎃📚📦
Uh oh, what's that? The sound of time running through your hands! Halloween doesn't have to be over yet. Make it last all year with the Happy Halloween Flash Sale bundle.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
But hurry, it's only available for 24 more hours!
💙 📚 📦 💀 📚 🩸
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
But hurry, it's only available for 24 more hours!
💙 📚 📦 💀 📚 🩸
October 31, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Uh oh, what's that? The sound of time running through your hands! Halloween doesn't have to be over yet. Make it last all year with the Happy Halloween Flash Sale bundle.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
But hurry, it's only available for 24 more hours!
💙 📚 📦 💀 📚 🩸
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
But hurry, it's only available for 24 more hours!
💙 📚 📦 💀 📚 🩸
Happy Halloween, #horror fans!
This week's #SpookySpotlight features art by @shadowmyths.com and stories by @shadowmyths.com, @vincentlore.bsky.social, and @nsfordwriter.bsky.social
Got artwork or a story of your own that fits the theme? Share it below!
#artshare #bookshare
💙 📚 👀 🩸 📚 💀
This week's #SpookySpotlight features art by @shadowmyths.com and stories by @shadowmyths.com, @vincentlore.bsky.social, and @nsfordwriter.bsky.social
Got artwork or a story of your own that fits the theme? Share it below!
#artshare #bookshare
💙 📚 👀 🩸 📚 💀
October 31, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Happy Halloween, #horror fans!
This week's #SpookySpotlight features art by @shadowmyths.com and stories by @shadowmyths.com, @vincentlore.bsky.social, and @nsfordwriter.bsky.social
Got artwork or a story of your own that fits the theme? Share it below!
#artshare #bookshare
💙 📚 👀 🩸 📚 💀
This week's #SpookySpotlight features art by @shadowmyths.com and stories by @shadowmyths.com, @vincentlore.bsky.social, and @nsfordwriter.bsky.social
Got artwork or a story of your own that fits the theme? Share it below!
#artshare #bookshare
💙 📚 👀 🩸 📚 💀
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Happy Halloween! 👻 Looking for a new spooky story? We've got 15 spooky book recommendations featuring SFF books by indie authors to celebrate:
www.readindiefantasy.com/15-spooky-bo...
www.readindiefantasy.com/15-spooky-bo...
October 31, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Happy Halloween! 👻 Looking for a new spooky story? We've got 15 spooky book recommendations featuring SFF books by indie authors to celebrate:
www.readindiefantasy.com/15-spooky-bo...
www.readindiefantasy.com/15-spooky-bo...
36 hours remaining on the Halloween Flash sale.
28 spooky books could be yours for just $9.99.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
28 spooky books could be yours for just $9.99.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
October 31, 2025 at 11:02 AM
36 hours remaining on the Halloween Flash sale.
28 spooky books could be yours for just $9.99.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
28 spooky books could be yours for just $9.99.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
Reposted by Susanne Schmidt
October book roundup!
This month I read and recommend books by:
@alexwoodroe.com
@stephanieburgis.bsky.social
@mariahaskins.com
@sharkiatwrites.bsky.social
@authoriseult.bsky.social
@oboylewrites.bsky.social
Full reviews available here:
www.helenwhistberry.com/blog
#booksky #BookReview
This month I read and recommend books by:
@alexwoodroe.com
@stephanieburgis.bsky.social
@mariahaskins.com
@sharkiatwrites.bsky.social
@authoriseult.bsky.social
@oboylewrites.bsky.social
Full reviews available here:
www.helenwhistberry.com/blog
#booksky #BookReview
October 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
October book roundup!
This month I read and recommend books by:
@alexwoodroe.com
@stephanieburgis.bsky.social
@mariahaskins.com
@sharkiatwrites.bsky.social
@authoriseult.bsky.social
@oboylewrites.bsky.social
Full reviews available here:
www.helenwhistberry.com/blog
#booksky #BookReview
This month I read and recommend books by:
@alexwoodroe.com
@stephanieburgis.bsky.social
@mariahaskins.com
@sharkiatwrites.bsky.social
@authoriseult.bsky.social
@oboylewrites.bsky.social
Full reviews available here:
www.helenwhistberry.com/blog
#booksky #BookReview
Happy Halloween! 🎃
A new Spooky Spotlight will be dropping in about 18 hours, 6pm CET. The theme for this one is Haunted Objects, but since it's Halloween, if you've got a spooky project of your own to share, share it in the spotlight comments regardless of theme.
A new Spooky Spotlight will be dropping in about 18 hours, 6pm CET. The theme for this one is Haunted Objects, but since it's Halloween, if you've got a spooky project of your own to share, share it in the spotlight comments regardless of theme.
October 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Happy Halloween! 🎃
A new Spooky Spotlight will be dropping in about 18 hours, 6pm CET. The theme for this one is Haunted Objects, but since it's Halloween, if you've got a spooky project of your own to share, share it in the spotlight comments regardless of theme.
A new Spooky Spotlight will be dropping in about 18 hours, 6pm CET. The theme for this one is Haunted Objects, but since it's Halloween, if you've got a spooky project of your own to share, share it in the spotlight comments regardless of theme.
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I'm also running at 50% off sale for my horror shorts (including the new release!) and the paranormal romance turned contemporary fantasy series.
Get 3 novels and 2 short stories for $6.47!
itch.io/s/163952/hal...
Get 3 novels and 2 short stories for $6.47!
itch.io/s/163952/hal...
Halloween Sale 2025 by Tessa Hastjarjanto
A bundle by Tessa Hastjarjanto, $6.47 for 5 games
itch.io
October 30, 2025 at 11:40 AM
I'm also running at 50% off sale for my horror shorts (including the new release!) and the paranormal romance turned contemporary fantasy series.
Get 3 novels and 2 short stories for $6.47!
itch.io/s/163952/hal...
Get 3 novels and 2 short stories for $6.47!
itch.io/s/163952/hal...
Reposted by Susanne Schmidt
There's a flash sale of spooky-season themed eBooks going on at itch.io/b/3311/hallo... right now. It's 28 ebooks for $9.99, which is a pretty great deal.
In case any readers hadn't quite had their fill of spooky stuff just yet :)
In case any readers hadn't quite had their fill of spooky stuff just yet :)
October 30, 2025 at 1:26 PM
There's a flash sale of spooky-season themed eBooks going on at itch.io/b/3311/hallo... right now. It's 28 ebooks for $9.99, which is a pretty great deal.
In case any readers hadn't quite had their fill of spooky stuff just yet :)
In case any readers hadn't quite had their fill of spooky stuff just yet :)
Reposted by Susanne Schmidt
Review of The Order of the Strawberry Circle by @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social
💙📚 🚀💫 📚🌎 📢📚 🩷🧙 🪐📚 🩸#booksky
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💙📚 🚀💫 📚🌎 📢📚 🩷🧙 🪐📚 🩸#booksky
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The Order of the Strawberry Circle Series by Susanne Schmidt
This series is the perfect Halloween Read for everyone! Rotten Roots Blurb Faces of the dead lurk in the cemetery trees, whispering to one another, worried as an otherworldly force seeks its way in…
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October 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Review of The Order of the Strawberry Circle by @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social
💙📚 🚀💫 📚🌎 📢📚 🩷🧙 🪐📚 🩸#booksky
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💙📚 🚀💫 📚🌎 📢📚 🩷🧙 🪐📚 🩸#booksky
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Tik Tok, the Happy Halloween Flash Sale is already down to only 60 hours left.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
🎃 28 spooky books for just $9.99.
Get it if you dare!
💙 📚 📦 🩸 📚 💀
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
🎃 28 spooky books for just $9.99.
Get it if you dare!
💙 📚 📦 🩸 📚 💀
October 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Tik Tok, the Happy Halloween Flash Sale is already down to only 60 hours left.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
🎃 28 spooky books for just $9.99.
Get it if you dare!
💙 📚 📦 🩸 📚 💀
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
🎃 28 spooky books for just $9.99.
Get it if you dare!
💙 📚 📦 🩸 📚 💀