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Sue’s Musings
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Author of Lucky Jack (1894-2000) and Kookaburras, Cuppas & Kangaroos (now available in audiobook)
Free prequel can be downloaded from www.SueBavey.com
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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · Sep 21
A great review of my little Icelandic Adventure!

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And the last of February’s WLM SOs is for @suebavey.bsky.social. Here’s the link to her great collection.

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S Bavey: books, biography, latest update
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February 2, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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My review for Cate Baumer's atmospheric, moody Sapphic vampire fantasy, The Butcher's Lot, is up on Before We Go Blog!

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#SFINCS #SFINCS3
SFINCS Review: The Butcher’s Lot – Cate Baumer
"The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”)a is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the
beforewegoblog.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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stevewestenra.bsky.social
My last "technically Round One" review! This time for Jessica A. McMinn's darkly fun fantasy mystery, Parasitic Omens!

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Parasitic Omens is one of our semi-finalists & has already racked up a ton of Round Two reviews! 🔥

#SFINCS #SFINCS3
SFINCS Review: Parasitic Omens – Jessica A. McMinn
"The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”)a is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the
beforewegoblog.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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stevewestenra.bsky.social
My latest #SFINCS review, this time for Jennifer R. Donohue's Gothic maritime fantasy, The Drowned Heir!

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#SFINCS3
SFINCS Review: The Drowned Heir – Jennifer Donahue
"The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”)a is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the
beforewegoblog.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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stevewestenra.bsky.social
New #SFINCS review!

#SFINCS3
stevewestenra.bsky.social Steve Hugh Westenra @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 27d
Here's my third #SFINCS3 semi-finalist review! Kelly Jarvis's fantasy retelling of the selkie legend is impeccably written and will make your heart ache with its relatable portrayal of mother-child relationships: beforewegoblog.com/sfincs-revie...

#SFINCS
SFINCS Review: Selkie Moon – Kelly Jarvis
"The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”)a is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the
beforewegoblog.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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helynalc.bsky.social
My second read in Round 2 of #SFINCS was The Knight of the Moon by Gregory Kontaxis. #TheWIPs

A bounty hunter and a brave warrior are blackmailed into hunting a runaway knight... #SFINCS3 #BookSky

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SFINCS3 Round 2 Review – Gregory Kontaxis: The Knight of the Moon
I read this novella for the indie novella competition, SFINCS. The following review is my own personal opinion as a judge and does not reflect the views of the team as a whole. Find out more about …
helynalclove.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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helynalc.bsky.social
My fourth read in Round 2 of #SFINCS was A Second Life Worth Living by Karen H. Lucia. #TheWIPs

A poignant, honest exploration of the ways we stand up for what we believe in. #SFINCS3 #BookSky

helynalclove.com/2026/01/25/s...
SFINCS3 Round 2 Review – Karen H. Lucia: A Second Life Worth Living
I read this novella for the indie novella competition, SFINCS. The following review is my own personal opinion as a judge and does not reflect the views of the team as a whole. Find out more about …
helynalclove.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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helynalc.bsky.social
My last read in Round 2 of #SFINCS was Sisters of Mercy by Yuval Kordov. #TheWIPs

Children-turned-war machines prowl the wastes on their mission to hunt the Adversary and protect the Last City in this dark sci-fi tale. #SFINCS3 #BookSky

helynalclove.com/2026/01/26/s...
SFINCS3 Round 2 Review – Yuval Kordov: Sisters of Mercy
I read this novella for the indie novella competition, SFINCS. The following review is my own personal opinion as a judge and does not reflect the views of the team as a whole. Find out more about …
helynalclove.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:07 PM
suebavey.bsky.social
Can’t wait to climb aboard this adventure! Thank you so much, @jnevair.bsky.social for my copy of The Curse of Dragon Tail Island!! 🏴‍☠️⚓️🐉
#booksky #fantasybooks #pirates

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Book Cover with pirates aboard a ship
January 29, 2026 at 10:45 PM
suebavey.bsky.social
Can’t wait to climb aboard this adventure! Thank you so much, @jnevair.bsky.social for my copy of The Curse of Dragon Tail Island!! 🏴‍☠️⚓️🐉
#booksky #fantasybooks #pirates

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Book Cover with pirates aboard a ship
January 29, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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angelaboord.bsky.social
My last #SFINCS review for the semi-final round!

The Drowned Heir has a great premise and a lot of appeal for readers in search of moody, gothic vibes .

💙🪐📚 #BookSky #indiebooks

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SFINCS3 Review: The Drowned Heir by Jennifer Donohue
“The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”) is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the talent and creativity present in the indie community. W...
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January 27, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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joshuagillingham.bsky.social
HALLS OF ASGARD- ON KICKSTARTER MAY 2026

Take on the role of a NORSE GOD and strive against HELA in this semi-cooperative social strategy game for 3-6 players!

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Coming soon: Halls of Asgard
Take on the role of a NORSE GOD and strive against HELA in this semi-cooperative social strategy game for 3-6 players!
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August 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
suebavey.bsky.social
Here’s my review of #SFINCS3 semifinalist From These Dark Abodes by Lyndsey Manusos

#booksky #novella #horror #mythology

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SFINCS3 Semifinalist Review: From These Dark Abodes by Lyndsie Manusos - Page Chewing
I read and reviewed From These Dark Abodes by Lyndsie Manusos as part of the SFINCS3 novella contest. My review is honest, and my opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my team (T...
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January 17, 2026 at 3:31 PM
suebavey.bsky.social
Here’s my review of #SFINCS semifinalist The Butcher’s Lot by @catebaumer.bsky.social

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Cover of The Butcher’s Lot by Cate Baumer
January 11, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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stevewestenra.bsky.social
I ended up reading four more Round One #SFINCS books from my team's allotment, and here's the first of those reviews! This one's for Dave Lawson's The Pawns of Havoc--an epic fantasy that's likely to be a crowd-pleaser!

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#SFINCS3 #novella #indiefantasy
SFINCS Review: The Pawns of Havoc – Dave Lawson
"The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”)a is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the
beforewegoblog.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:20 AM
suebavey.bsky.social
My first semifinalist review for the SFINCS3 contest is Sunbathers by Lindz McLeod an erotic horror novella:

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#booksky #sfincs #horror #novella
Book cover shows three women sunbathing with blood smears on the bodies and faces
January 5, 2026 at 12:09 AM
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kiraofthewind.com
I'm excited to be a judge for #SFINCS3! For those who don't know, #SFINCS is the Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (the 's' at the end is just to make it sounds like 'sphinx' lol). It's like SPFBO, but specifically for novellas!

Here are the books I'm reading for Team Grimoire Ink:
Kira of the Wind's reads: Top left has my avatar and the logo for the SFINCS3 competition The books are: Sunchaser by Emily Barlow Rad Lacquered Sky by L.H. Yun A Goddess Trapped in Glass by Jake Theriault Heroes of Ferth by Benjamin Aeveryn The Moribund Monarch's Masterpiece by Paul G. Zareith
September 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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helynalc.bsky.social
My third review for #SFINCS Round 1 is up! #SFINCS3 #TheWIPs

I read Watcher by J. P. Relph and Mathew Gostelow, a supernatural thriller about rebel angels and a man capable of walking in other people's skins... #BookSky

helynalclove.com/2025/10/12/s...
SFINCS3 Round 1 Review – J. P. Relph, Mathew Gostelow: Watcher
I read this novella for the indie novella competition, SFINCS. The following review is my own personal opinion as a judge and does not reflect the views of the team as a whole. Find out more about …
helynalclove.com
October 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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helynalc.bsky.social
My fourth review for #SFINCS Round 1 is up! #SFINCS3 #TheWIPs

I read The Devil Owns Primetime by Sirius, a queer, religious horror about a greedy preacher who gets his comeuppance. #BookSky

helynalclove.com/2025/10/15/s...
SFINCS3 Round 1 Review – Sirius: The Devil Owns Primetime
I read this novella for the indie novella competition, SFINCS. The following review is my own personal opinion as a judge and does not reflect the views of the team as a whole. Find out more about …
helynalclove.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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helynalc.bsky.social
My fifth review for #SFINCS Round 1 is up! #SFINCS3 #TheWIPs

I read The Incident at Peeling Head by E. L. Montague, a breakneck-speed sci-fi adventure about a motley crew of space pirates stumbling into a whole lot of trouble. #BookSky

helynalclove.com/2025/10/23/s...
SFINCS3 Round 1 Review – E. L. Montague: The Incident at Peeling Head
I read this novella for the indie novella competition, SFINCS. The following review is my own personal opinion as a judge and does not reflect the views of the team as a whole. Find out more about …
helynalclove.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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helynalc.bsky.social
My sixth review for #SFINCS Round 1 is up! #SFINCS3 #TheWIPs

I read The Butcher's Lot by Cate Baumer, a dark, melancholy romance of two outcasts (one of them a vampire). #BookSky

helynalclove.com/2025/10/24/s...
SFINCS3 Round 1 Review – Cate Baumer: The Butcher’s Lot
I read this novella for the indie novella competition, SFINCS. The following review is my own personal opinion as a judge and does not reflect the views of the team as a whole. Find out more about …
helynalclove.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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emilybarlowauthor.bsky.social
Still so tickled by this! Also having an absolute blast following along with the competition--you should, too! #sff #booksky #sfincs3
October 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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stevewestenra.bsky.social
My fourth #SFINCS3 review, this time for J. D. Cadmon's sweet Sapphic romance, The Handyma'am and the Werewolves!: beforewegoblog.com/sfincs-revie...

#SFINCS #indiefantasy #queerfantasy
SFINCS Review: The Handyma’am and the Werewolves by J. D. Cadmon
"The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”) is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the t
beforewegoblog.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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helynalc.bsky.social
My seventh review for #SFINCS Round 1 is up! #SFINCS3 #TheWIPs

I read Parasitic Omens by Jessica A. McMinn, a fantasy horror where a detective stumbles into a monstrous plot of greed and fanaticism on the gaslamp-lit streets of Copperton. #BookSky

helynalclove.com/2025/11/23/s...
SFINCS3 Round 1 Review – Jessica A. McMinn: Parasitic Omens
I read this novella for the indie novella competition, SFINCS. The following review is my own personal opinion as a judge and does not reflect the views of the team as a whole. Find out more about …
helynalclove.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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helynalc.bsky.social
My eight review for #SFINCS Round 1 is up! #SFINCS3 #TheWIPs

I read The Dregs by Thomas J. Devens, a grimdark fantasy novella about a group of war survivors on one last, desperate mission. #BookSky

helynalclove.com/2025/11/24/s...
SFINCS3 Round 1 Review – Thomas J. Devens: The Dregs
I read this novella for the indie novella competition, SFINCS. The following review is my own personal opinion as a judge and does not reflect the views of the team as a whole. Find out more about …
helynalclove.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM