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Shauna Lawless
@shaunalawless.bsky.social
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Author of The Gael Song series (she/her)
The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, The Words of Kings and Prophets, The Land of the Living and the Dead
Rep’d by Ed Wilson
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Shauna Lawless @shaunalawless.bsky.social · Dec 3
Awards season is looming - or so I’m told
If you are nominating and have read my work, these are the novels/novellas that are likely eligible ☺️
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Ahhh - I’m so excited it’s finally been announced!!
grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 3d
Enormous congratulations to our favourite queen of mythology
@shaunalawless.bsky.social!
Not only has she signed her next trilogy but also a TV adaptation!!
The big question is who can they cast that'll bring the Gormflaith energy?
Bookseller article: Head of Zeus signs deal for Shauna Lawless’ historical fantasy trilogy [Image of the wonderful Shauna Lawless] Head of Zeus, part of Bloomsbury Publishing, is publishing three new novels from historical fantasy author Shauna Lawless. Editor Greg Rees agreed a deal with Ed Wilson of Johnson & Alcock for world English-language rights in three new titles set in Lawless’ Gael Song universe, a fantasy series set in medieval Ireland. The first of Lawless’ new books, Daughter of the Otherworld, was published in 2025. The second volume, Son of the Serpent, will be published in autumn 2026, with an untitled third volume set for release in autumn 2027. Lawless said: “The Gael Song publication journey has been an amazing adventure. I’ve felt more and more love for this world as the series has progressed, and I’m so excited that Daughter of the Otherworld has already garnered so much attention. Head of Zeus and Bloomsbury have been incredible to work with, and their enthusiasm for the series has really helped propel it forward. Signing a deal with Playground for a TV adaptation has been another highlight. Wolf Hall and The White Queen are two of my favourite book adaptations, and knowing the same company is interested in Gael Song has been a surreal and delightful experience.” Rees said: “Shauna’s inspired blending of Irish history and mythology is an absolute delight to work on and all of us at Head of Zeus are thrilled to be continuing the Gael Song journey with her.” Wilson said: “Shauna is one of the brightest stars in the SFF arena, and has built something rare and stunning in the Gael Song. As this second era begins, we’re excited to continue the journey with Greg and with House of Zeus, who have supported her from day one. Shauna makes historical fantasy feel vivid and contemporary.”
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Double stamps at Waterstones today. Popped in for a look about. Saw @shaunalawless.bsky.social new book in the wild.
Daughter of the Otherworld. Shauna Lawless. On a bookshelf.
October 11, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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My current read -
The conclusion of the GAEL SONG trilogy
THE LAND OF THE LIVING AND THE DEAD
by the awesome
@shaunalawless.bsky.social !!

Will see after this final volume
if this series ends up being an all-time fav...
It is certainly on track to get there!
October 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Binding the Cuckoo is officially on sale! Join me at 7PM tonight (2PM EST time). I will be interviewed by the multi-award-winning entrepreneur and public speaker Rachael Twumasi-Corson!

youtu.be/DKmVxdIZIVk
Binding the Cuckoo Launch _Rachael Twumasi-Corson in Conversation with Gabriela Houston
YouTube video by The Gabriela Houston Project
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October 15, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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25% off preorders at @waterstones.bsky.social

The paperback of Daughter of the Otherworld is included in this offer 🔥

Just remember to use the code OCTOBER25

www.waterstones.com/book/daughte...
October 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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The e-book for Children of Gods and Fighting Men is £1.79 atm on Amazon

www.amazon.co.uk/Children-God...
The Children of Gods and Fighting Men: an epic historical fantasy novel set in medieval Ireland (Gael Song)
The Children of Gods and Fighting Men: an epic historical fantasy novel set in medieval Ireland (Gael Song) eBook : Lawless, Shauna: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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October 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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New Review - A Brilliant tale of magic, family and great storytelling I strongly recommend A Sword of Bronze And Ruin by @annasmithspark.bsky.social out now! www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/9/...
A Sword of Gold and Ruin by Anna Smith Spark — Runalong The Shelves
Publisher – Flame Tree Press Published – Out Now Price – £20 hardback £3.82 ebook The sequel to the masterpiece folk horror high fantasy A Sword of Bronze and Ashes, a lyrical blend of epic m...
www.runalongtheshelves.net
September 30, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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This beauty arrived today - excited to delve into more of @shaunalawless.bsky.social fabulous storytelling!
September 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Can't wait to see you there @lunapress.bsky.social !

#Scifi #Fantasy #Fandom #ReadingCommunity #BookSky #Octocon #Octocon2025
lunapress.bsky.social Luna Press Publishing @lunapress.bsky.social · Sep 26
It’s almost time for @octocon.bsky.social 💚🐙🇮🇪!!!! #sffconvention #sffsky
Octocon 2025 Online guest Francesca T Barbini
September 26, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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This BEAUTY arrived this morning from Waterstones 😍

Review coming soon as nearly finished the eARC!

SO honoured & thrilled to see my quote on the inside cover & alongside @petemc666.bsky.social @shaunalawless.bsky.social and @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social !!

@annasmithspark.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Stayed up late finishing 'Daughter of the Otherworld' by @shaunalawless.bsky.social.
A great transition into a new era of the Gael Song saga.
I'm so invested in these characters' lives, it's almost painful. Once again, the end has left me hanging out for more! #booksky @headofzeus.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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High praise from Mark!

I think I’ve read more of his books than any other author - so just extra cool to hear that he’s enjoying my work
marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social Mark Lawrence @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social · Sep 12
Belated (by one day) happy bookday to @shaunalawless.bsky.social - book 4 in this fine series and just as strong as the rest - can't remember when I last read 4 books in a series!
September 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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This gorgeous book is out today!
shaunalawless.bsky.social Shauna Lawless @shaunalawless.bsky.social · Sep 11
So Daughter of the Otherworld is out today!!!

I can’t believe it’s already out - release date arrives quicker with every book

My Belfast launch party is tonight at Waterstones. Wine and soft drinks will be provided! Hopefully see some of you there 🔥🔥🔥
September 11, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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AN IMMORTAL FEUD.
A COUNTRY AT WAR.
ANCIENT POWERS REIGNITED.

#DaughterOfTheOtherWorld the first entry in epic new series arc of #GaelSong: Era II from @shaunalawless.bsky.social

Out today: https://t.co/OTVpIalSJT https://t.co/L47EEW3FB0
A book titled "Daughter of the Otherworld" by Shauna Lawless stands upright against a dark green background, surrounded by scattered leaves and gold feathers.
September 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
shaunalawless.bsky.social
“If you like to be emotionally damaged? No problem, Shauna Lawless covers that”

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
September 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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All hail the queen!
September 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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The Broken Binding general sale has begun for Daughter of the Otherworld special editions!

Once they are gone, they are gone!

thebrokenbindingsub.com/products/dgh...
Daughter of the Otherworld
Product Details Signed & Numbered Limited to 1,000 copies Alternative Colourway Digital Edges Royal Hardback Product Description PRE-ORDER | LATE SEPT - EARLY OCT 2025 Over a hundred years after s...
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September 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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csharpwords.bsky.social
Happy book birthday to Shauna Lawless! Looking forward to reading this, and to meeting her at @octocon.bsky.social in a few weeks.
shaunalawless.bsky.social Shauna Lawless @shaunalawless.bsky.social · Sep 11
So Daughter of the Otherworld is out today!!!

I can’t believe it’s already out - release date arrives quicker with every book

My Belfast launch party is tonight at Waterstones. Wine and soft drinks will be provided! Hopefully see some of you there 🔥🔥🔥
September 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM
shaunalawless.bsky.social
So Daughter of the Otherworld is out today!!!

I can’t believe it’s already out - release date arrives quicker with every book

My Belfast launch party is tonight at Waterstones. Wine and soft drinks will be provided! Hopefully see some of you there 🔥🔥🔥
September 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM
shaunalawless.bsky.social
I’m really looking forward to being a guest at OctoCon this year!! 🔥🔥

Some great panels are being suggested
octocon.bsky.social Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · Sep 10
Still interested in being a programme participant? No problem - we’ve decided to extend our registration for programme participants until 8:00am Irish time on Saturday 13th September See post below for more details.

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #SciFi #Fantasy #Fandom
csharpwords.bsky.social Catherine Sharp @csharpwords.bsky.social · Sep 10
This is the Final.Final.NoReallyFinal call for programme participants for @octocon.bsky.social! We extended the deadline a few days as we still have room for you to join our fabulous guests in-person in Dublin and online across the weekend of October 11/12. 2025.octocon.com/absolute-las...
September 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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A lovely event tonight at Chapters Bookstore - thanks to everyone involved and thanks to all those who came!
September 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Dublin book launch is tonight at 6:30pm

You can buy tickets via eventbrite (but if you turn up, they’ll not turn you away!)

Hopefully see some of you there!
September 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Was delighted to receive a starred review from Publishers Weekly!
publisherswkly.bsky.social Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · Sep 7
★ Shauna Lawless returns to historical Ireland in this engrossing series-launching epic fantasy. Historical fantasy fans will find this world both heartbreakingly realistic and irresistibly magical.
Daughter of the Otherworld by Shauna Lawless
Lawless (the Gaul Song Trilogy) returns to historical Ireland in this engrossing series-launching epic fantasy, exploring throug...
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September 10, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Our in-person guest, @shaunalawless.bsky.social is hosting her book launch of Daughter of the Otherworld tomorrow the 10th of September @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social . Be sure to swing by if you're in Dublin City Centre, Parnell Street.

#Fantasy #Octocon #Octocon2025 #Octobooks #BookSky
A poster at Chapter's Bookstore stating: "An Evening with Shauna Lawless. Book Launch. September 10th. 6.30pm" Image of Shauna's book, "Daughter of the Otherworld" and Chapter's logo included along with a QR code saying "Book Tickets".
September 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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I had the best time signing these yesterday for the broken binding @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social

Can’t wait for you all to see them in real life 🔥🔥
September 6, 2025 at 9:34 AM