Steve Pannett
@stevepannett.com
✍🏻 Author of gritty fantasy fiction.
📘 THE HUNTER’S LAMENT
📙 THE SINS OF STEEL AND SHADOW
Book 1 of The Turned
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📘 THE HUNTER’S LAMENT
📙 THE SINS OF STEEL AND SHADOW
Book 1 of The Turned
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Steve Pannett
@stevepannett.com
· Apr 8
THE SINS OF STEEL AND SHADOW is out now, available as paperback and ebook, wherever books are sold.
I loved every moment of writing the opener to this gritty fantasy series, so I hope readers enjoy it just as much!
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I loved every moment of writing the opener to this gritty fantasy series, so I hope readers enjoy it just as much!
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If you like books, stuff that’s free and signatures, well then this might be for you:
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If you like books, stuff that’s free and signatures, well then this might be for you:
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#BookSky
Steve Pannett | Author on Instagram: "Today marks two years since I first published my debut fantasy novel, The Hunter’s Lament.
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To celebrate, I’m gonna give away some signed copies of the pap...
19 likes, 10 comments - stevepannett_writes on November 2, 2025: "Today marks two years since I first published my debut fantasy novel, The Hunter’s Lament.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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If you like books, stuff that’s free and signatures, well then this might be for you:
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#BookSky
If you like books, stuff that’s free and signatures, well then this might be for you:
www.instagram.com/reel/DQr0ule...
#BookSky
Going early with it, but this is my read of the year.
Dark, visceral, brutal. I loved every minute with it.
Dark, visceral, brutal. I loved every minute with it.
November 27, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Going early with it, but this is my read of the year.
Dark, visceral, brutal. I loved every minute with it.
Dark, visceral, brutal. I loved every minute with it.
Not proclaiming to be an expert in the matter, but I’ve penned some thoughts/advice on how to write great characters.
Hopefully some other writers will find some value in it ✍🏻 🙂
stevepannett.com/a-novelists-...
Hopefully some other writers will find some value in it ✍🏻 🙂
stevepannett.com/a-novelists-...
A novelist's guide to writing great characters - Steve Pannett | Author & designer
How to write great characters. Advice and guidance from gritty fantasy fiction novelist Steve Pannett.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Not proclaiming to be an expert in the matter, but I’ve penned some thoughts/advice on how to write great characters.
Hopefully some other writers will find some value in it ✍🏻 🙂
stevepannett.com/a-novelists-...
Hopefully some other writers will find some value in it ✍🏻 🙂
stevepannett.com/a-novelists-...
I’ve penned some book recommendations for anyone looking to scratch that First Law itch 📚📚📚
stevepannett.com/five-books-y...
#BookSky
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#BookSky
Books you should read if you enjoyed The First Law series
Want books or series that are similar to Joe Abercrombie's First Law? Here are my top recommendations to help scratch that itch!
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November 15, 2025 at 7:47 AM
I’ve penned some book recommendations for anyone looking to scratch that First Law itch 📚📚📚
stevepannett.com/five-books-y...
#BookSky
stevepannett.com/five-books-y...
#BookSky
Hated and reviled by humans and vampyrs alike, every day for a Turned is a deadly struggle. But when Bail is offered the chance of a lifetime, there’s much more at stake than just his survival.
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The Sins of Steel and Shadow: Book 1 of The Turned
stevepannett.com/books/the-si...
🗡️ 📙🗡️
The Sins of Steel and Shadow: Book 1 of The Turned
stevepannett.com/books/the-si...
November 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Hated and reviled by humans and vampyrs alike, every day for a Turned is a deadly struggle. But when Bail is offered the chance of a lifetime, there’s much more at stake than just his survival.
🗡️ 📙🗡️
The Sins of Steel and Shadow: Book 1 of The Turned
stevepannett.com/books/the-si...
🗡️ 📙🗡️
The Sins of Steel and Shadow: Book 1 of The Turned
stevepannett.com/books/the-si...
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You can find my opinions on some #indieauthor hidden gems in the blog post below. Diamonds in both #scifi and #fantasybooks that I think are well worth your time away from traditionally published books. #booksky 💙📚
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 1:00 PM
You can find my opinions on some #indieauthor hidden gems in the blog post below. Diamonds in both #scifi and #fantasybooks that I think are well worth your time away from traditionally published books. #booksky 💙📚
David Gemmell is a true legend of fantasy fiction. If you’re new to his work, here are my favourites from his extensive catalogue of novels:
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The best books by David Gemmell - Steve Pannett | Author & designer
A shortlist of David Gemmell's finest heroic fantasy novels, as curated by author of gritty fantasy, Steve Pannett.
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November 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
David Gemmell is a true legend of fantasy fiction. If you’re new to his work, here are my favourites from his extensive catalogue of novels:
stevepannett.com/the-best-boo...
stevepannett.com/the-best-boo...
Reader: Hey, how long is your book?
Me: About 200k words 🙂
Reader: How many pages is that?
Me: …
Reader: …
Me: *disappears in a panicky puff of smoke*
Me: About 200k words 🙂
Reader: How many pages is that?
Me: …
Reader: …
Me: *disappears in a panicky puff of smoke*
October 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Reader: Hey, how long is your book?
Me: About 200k words 🙂
Reader: How many pages is that?
Me: …
Reader: …
Me: *disappears in a panicky puff of smoke*
Me: About 200k words 🙂
Reader: How many pages is that?
Me: …
Reader: …
Me: *disappears in a panicky puff of smoke*
If you like your fantasy books with a bit of grit, you can get this 1000-word short story of mine for free!
And, if you vibe with it, why not check out one of my full-length novels?
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And, if you vibe with it, why not check out one of my full-length novels?
mailchi.mp/78cdec212eff...
Free short story – The Weeping Grey
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October 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
If you like your fantasy books with a bit of grit, you can get this 1000-word short story of mine for free!
And, if you vibe with it, why not check out one of my full-length novels?
mailchi.mp/78cdec212eff...
And, if you vibe with it, why not check out one of my full-length novels?
mailchi.mp/78cdec212eff...
Raising children is one of the most whiplash-inducing experiences you can have.
Imagine awakening and, before your first tea/coffee of the day, having to answer questions like “why do we have necks?” or “what is darkness?”
Pure chaos gremlins. I love it.
Imagine awakening and, before your first tea/coffee of the day, having to answer questions like “why do we have necks?” or “what is darkness?”
Pure chaos gremlins. I love it.
October 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Raising children is one of the most whiplash-inducing experiences you can have.
Imagine awakening and, before your first tea/coffee of the day, having to answer questions like “why do we have necks?” or “what is darkness?”
Pure chaos gremlins. I love it.
Imagine awakening and, before your first tea/coffee of the day, having to answer questions like “why do we have necks?” or “what is darkness?”
Pure chaos gremlins. I love it.
If you have two pets of the same species and don’t call them Motte and Bailey then what are you even doing?
October 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
If you have two pets of the same species and don’t call them Motte and Bailey then what are you even doing?
‘Ruckuses’ as the plural of a ‘ruckus’ is criminal when you think that ‘rucki’ was right there.
Don’t get me started on fracas.
Don’t get me started on fracas.
October 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
‘Ruckuses’ as the plural of a ‘ruckus’ is criminal when you think that ‘rucki’ was right there.
Don’t get me started on fracas.
Don’t get me started on fracas.
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Well then, The Blacktongue Thief was a lot of fun!
Dark, gritty, witty and at times touching on horror within a fantasy. Here’s my full review: stevepannett.com/book-review-...
Dark, gritty, witty and at times touching on horror within a fantasy. Here’s my full review: stevepannett.com/book-review-...
October 17, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Well then, The Blacktongue Thief was a lot of fun!
Dark, gritty, witty and at times touching on horror within a fantasy. Here’s my full review: stevepannett.com/book-review-...
Dark, gritty, witty and at times touching on horror within a fantasy. Here’s my full review: stevepannett.com/book-review-...
Well then, The Blacktongue Thief was a lot of fun!
Dark, gritty, witty and at times touching on horror within a fantasy. Here’s my full review: stevepannett.com/book-review-...
Dark, gritty, witty and at times touching on horror within a fantasy. Here’s my full review: stevepannett.com/book-review-...
October 17, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Well then, The Blacktongue Thief was a lot of fun!
Dark, gritty, witty and at times touching on horror within a fantasy. Here’s my full review: stevepannett.com/book-review-...
Dark, gritty, witty and at times touching on horror within a fantasy. Here’s my full review: stevepannett.com/book-review-...
Autumn is here (in the UK at least), which means darker days, colder temperatures, and more quiet time for reading.
Here are five books I'd recommend for the season ahead: stevepannett.com/books-to-rea...
Here are five books I'd recommend for the season ahead: stevepannett.com/books-to-rea...
Books to read in autumn - Steve Pannett | Author & designer
Five book recommendations for what to read in autumn. For fans of fantasy fiction or gritty, dark horror. Recommended by Steve Pannett.
stevepannett.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Autumn is here (in the UK at least), which means darker days, colder temperatures, and more quiet time for reading.
Here are five books I'd recommend for the season ahead: stevepannett.com/books-to-rea...
Here are five books I'd recommend for the season ahead: stevepannett.com/books-to-rea...
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Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
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October 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
Hated and reviled by humans and vampyrs alike, every day for a Turned is a deadly struggle. But when Bail is offered the chance of a lifetime, there’s much more at stake than just his survival.
Gritty fantasy fiction for fans of Joe Abercrombie and Scott Lynch.
stevepannett.com/books/the-si...
Gritty fantasy fiction for fans of Joe Abercrombie and Scott Lynch.
stevepannett.com/books/the-si...
The Sins of Steel and Shadow - Steve Pannett | Author & designer
Hated and reviled by both humans and vampyrs alike, every day for a Turned is a deadly struggle. But when Bail is offered the chance of a lifetime, there's more at stake than just his survival.
stevepannett.com
October 6, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Hated and reviled by humans and vampyrs alike, every day for a Turned is a deadly struggle. But when Bail is offered the chance of a lifetime, there’s much more at stake than just his survival.
Gritty fantasy fiction for fans of Joe Abercrombie and Scott Lynch.
stevepannett.com/books/the-si...
Gritty fantasy fiction for fans of Joe Abercrombie and Scott Lynch.
stevepannett.com/books/the-si...
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WATCH NOW: Axe-wielding, sword-swinging legends of indie @leeconley.bsky.social, Frank Dorrian, @stevepannett.com and @charliecav.bsky.social join Alex to discuss the traps, tropes and trifectas of writing a bloody but believable battle scene. youtu.be/t7g9gxyU5ug #BookSky #writingcommunity
October 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
WATCH NOW: Axe-wielding, sword-swinging legends of indie @leeconley.bsky.social, Frank Dorrian, @stevepannett.com and @charliecav.bsky.social join Alex to discuss the traps, tropes and trifectas of writing a bloody but believable battle scene. youtu.be/t7g9gxyU5ug #BookSky #writingcommunity
Next weekend is shaping up to be a beauty. Some very talented and knowledgeable folks sharing tips and takeaways across the board! 📚 📚📚
It's only a week to go until our Big Indie Weekend with it's mix of live and prerecorded panels, workshops and giveaways, and to celebrate we're posting up part four of our Meet the Speakers series of posts! #writingcommunit #BookSky #indieauthors #authorevent
September 27, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Next weekend is shaping up to be a beauty. Some very talented and knowledgeable folks sharing tips and takeaways across the board! 📚 📚📚
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From 3rd to 5th October, we'll be inviting a whole host of awesome indie talent to join us for panels, interviews and workshops, and running a few giveaways! Here's part one of our Meet the Speakers thread! #writingcommunity #indieauthor #indiebooks
September 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
From 3rd to 5th October, we'll be inviting a whole host of awesome indie talent to join us for panels, interviews and workshops, and running a few giveaways! Here's part one of our Meet the Speakers thread! #writingcommunity #indieauthor #indiebooks
Free ebook! A 1000-word short story designed to give you a flavour of my writing.
🌊 Dark, gritty fantasy abounds across the cursed stretch of sea known as The Weeping Grey 🌊
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🌊 Dark, gritty fantasy abounds across the cursed stretch of sea known as The Weeping Grey 🌊
mailchi.mp/78cdec212eff...
September 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Free ebook! A 1000-word short story designed to give you a flavour of my writing.
🌊 Dark, gritty fantasy abounds across the cursed stretch of sea known as The Weeping Grey 🌊
mailchi.mp/78cdec212eff...
🌊 Dark, gritty fantasy abounds across the cursed stretch of sea known as The Weeping Grey 🌊
mailchi.mp/78cdec212eff...
Reposted by Steve Pannett
New release! I’ve written a 1000-word short story and it’s yours to download, for free!
It gives a flavour of my writing style, and hey, if you vibe with it, why not check out my full-length novels?
mailchi.mp/78cdec212eff...
It gives a flavour of my writing style, and hey, if you vibe with it, why not check out my full-length novels?
mailchi.mp/78cdec212eff...
Free short story – The Weeping Grey
mailchi.mp
September 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
New release! I’ve written a 1000-word short story and it’s yours to download, for free!
It gives a flavour of my writing style, and hey, if you vibe with it, why not check out my full-length novels?
mailchi.mp/78cdec212eff...
It gives a flavour of my writing style, and hey, if you vibe with it, why not check out my full-length novels?
mailchi.mp/78cdec212eff...
New release! I’ve written a 1000-word short story and it’s yours to download, for free!
It gives a flavour of my writing style, and hey, if you vibe with it, why not check out my full-length novels?
mailchi.mp/78cdec212eff...
It gives a flavour of my writing style, and hey, if you vibe with it, why not check out my full-length novels?
mailchi.mp/78cdec212eff...
Free short story – The Weeping Grey
mailchi.mp
September 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
New release! I’ve written a 1000-word short story and it’s yours to download, for free!
It gives a flavour of my writing style, and hey, if you vibe with it, why not check out my full-length novels?
mailchi.mp/78cdec212eff...
It gives a flavour of my writing style, and hey, if you vibe with it, why not check out my full-length novels?
mailchi.mp/78cdec212eff...
Reposted by Steve Pannett
Big Indie Weekend Panel: WAR, WOUNDS AND BATTLE SCENES. Join the sword-wielding, battleaxe swinging indie legends @charliecav.bsky.social, @leeconley.bsky.social, Frank Dorrian and @stevepannett.com as we discuss what makes a great, believable and bloody battlescene. #indieauthors #writingcommunity
September 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Big Indie Weekend Panel: WAR, WOUNDS AND BATTLE SCENES. Join the sword-wielding, battleaxe swinging indie legends @charliecav.bsky.social, @leeconley.bsky.social, Frank Dorrian and @stevepannett.com as we discuss what makes a great, believable and bloody battlescene. #indieauthors #writingcommunity
Apropos of…well, actually quite a few things, you should sign up to my mailing list.
You’re gonna wanna see what’s a’coming 👀
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September 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Apropos of…well, actually quite a few things, you should sign up to my mailing list.
You’re gonna wanna see what’s a’coming 👀
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You’re gonna wanna see what’s a’coming 👀
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