Z.B. Steele
@zbsteele.bsky.social
Grimdark author, all around hipster nerd, Catholic husband and father
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October 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Whispers of the Storm by @zbsteele.bsky.social
"As the story progresses you start to put the pieces together, realizing what is REALLY happening and where it’s going."
Read the full review from @andresstein.bsky.social here
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"As the story progresses you start to put the pieces together, realizing what is REALLY happening and where it’s going."
Read the full review from @andresstein.bsky.social here
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Whispers of the Storm by Z.B. Steele
Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein ★★★★⯪ Disclaimer: I received an e-ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.Now, disclaimer out of the way and score too, I don’t know where to start to conv…
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August 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Whispers of the Storm by @zbsteele.bsky.social
"As the story progresses you start to put the pieces together, realizing what is REALLY happening and where it’s going."
Read the full review from @andresstein.bsky.social here
grimoireinkreviews.wordpress.com/2025/08/27/w...
"As the story progresses you start to put the pieces together, realizing what is REALLY happening and where it’s going."
Read the full review from @andresstein.bsky.social here
grimoireinkreviews.wordpress.com/2025/08/27/w...
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Whispers of the Storm by @zbsteele.bsky.social
"It’s clear to see why some people have called Z a rising star of Grimdark."
Read @justairythings.bsky.social's full review here
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"It’s clear to see why some people have called Z a rising star of Grimdark."
Read @justairythings.bsky.social's full review here
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Whispers of the Storm by Z.B. Steele
Reviewed by Ariana Weldon ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Z kindly provided me with an ARC of Whispers of the Storm in exchange for a review, ideally before launch. Launch being the end of March and it being mid April …
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May 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Whispers of the Storm by @zbsteele.bsky.social
"It’s clear to see why some people have called Z a rising star of Grimdark."
Read @justairythings.bsky.social's full review here
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"It’s clear to see why some people have called Z a rising star of Grimdark."
Read @justairythings.bsky.social's full review here
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I interviewed @cmcaplanwrites.bsky.social for @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social
Author of Four of Mercies, SPFBO finalist, Dr Pepper enthusiast, and all around amazing person, come check out his thoughts on ALL THINGS WEIRD
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Author of Four of Mercies, SPFBO finalist, Dr Pepper enthusiast, and all around amazing person, come check out his thoughts on ALL THINGS WEIRD
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April 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I interviewed @cmcaplanwrites.bsky.social for @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social
Author of Four of Mercies, SPFBO finalist, Dr Pepper enthusiast, and all around amazing person, come check out his thoughts on ALL THINGS WEIRD
⬇️🔽⬇️
Author of Four of Mercies, SPFBO finalist, Dr Pepper enthusiast, and all around amazing person, come check out his thoughts on ALL THINGS WEIRD
⬇️🔽⬇️
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My overdue video review for Whispers of the Storm by @zbsteele.bsky.social is now up, maybe the easiest 5🌟 i have given so far this year, hope y'all enjoy
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Whispers of the Storm: 5-Star Book Review
YouTube video by Ven's Corner
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April 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
My overdue video review for Whispers of the Storm by @zbsteele.bsky.social is now up, maybe the easiest 5🌟 i have given so far this year, hope y'all enjoy
youtu.be/suT0SSSmyjk?...
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65.- Whispers of the Storm, by @zbsteele.bsky.social
April 18, 2025 at 12:24 PM
65.- Whispers of the Storm, by @zbsteele.bsky.social
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Please find below my grimdark fantasy book review of Whispers of the Storm by @zbsteele.bsky.social - what a ride! Do not miss this superb start to the Song of the Damned fantasy series. The prose, the storyline - simply superb. fanfiaddict.com/whispers-of-... #booksky #fantasybooksky 💙📚⚔️🐉
April 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Please find below my grimdark fantasy book review of Whispers of the Storm by @zbsteele.bsky.social - what a ride! Do not miss this superb start to the Song of the Damned fantasy series. The prose, the storyline - simply superb. fanfiaddict.com/whispers-of-... #booksky #fantasybooksky 💙📚⚔️🐉
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The Name of the Wind, Blood Song, Empire of the Vampire fans, do I have a five star recommendation for you!!
@zbsteele.bsky.social
🪐📚💙 #booksky #fantasybook #indiebook
@zbsteele.bsky.social
🪐📚💙 #booksky #fantasybook #indiebook
April 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Name of the Wind, Blood Song, Empire of the Vampire fans, do I have a five star recommendation for you!!
@zbsteele.bsky.social
🪐📚💙 #booksky #fantasybook #indiebook
@zbsteele.bsky.social
🪐📚💙 #booksky #fantasybook #indiebook
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Finished Whispers of the Storm by @zbsteele.bsky.social - what a grimdark ride, review to follow - and next on my indie reading journey is Afterburn by @dandrewsauthor.bsky.social a twisty scifi I’m already loving #booksny #fantasybooksky #fantasy #scifi 💙🪐📚⚔️🐉
March 31, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Finished Whispers of the Storm by @zbsteele.bsky.social - what a grimdark ride, review to follow - and next on my indie reading journey is Afterburn by @dandrewsauthor.bsky.social a twisty scifi I’m already loving #booksny #fantasybooksky #fantasy #scifi 💙🪐📚⚔️🐉
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Happy release day to my good pal @zbsteele.bsky.social!!!
Whispers of the Storm is a banger story with blood, deaths, and witty snark. For fans of Rothfuss and Ryan.
Definitely check this one out, friends!
Review at FanFiAddict ⬇️
Whispers of the Storm is a banger story with blood, deaths, and witty snark. For fans of Rothfuss and Ryan.
Definitely check this one out, friends!
Review at FanFiAddict ⬇️
March 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Happy release day to my good pal @zbsteele.bsky.social!!!
Whispers of the Storm is a banger story with blood, deaths, and witty snark. For fans of Rothfuss and Ryan.
Definitely check this one out, friends!
Review at FanFiAddict ⬇️
Whispers of the Storm is a banger story with blood, deaths, and witty snark. For fans of Rothfuss and Ryan.
Definitely check this one out, friends!
Review at FanFiAddict ⬇️
I'll be doing an AMA on r/GrimdarkEpicFantasy on 4/2! Come on down and ask some questions, and stick around there to hang out. It's a dope spot and they're currently doing a group read of @anthonyryan.bsky.social modern classic The Pariah!
March 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I'll be doing an AMA on r/GrimdarkEpicFantasy on 4/2! Come on down and ask some questions, and stick around there to hang out. It's a dope spot and they're currently doing a group read of @anthonyryan.bsky.social modern classic The Pariah!
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REVIEW: Whispers of the Storm by @zbsteele.bsky.social
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"The next great grimdark antihero is born..."
@bethtabler.bsky.social @beforewegoblog.bsky.social
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"The next great grimdark antihero is born..."
@bethtabler.bsky.social @beforewegoblog.bsky.social
💙📚
Review: Whispers of the Storm by Z.B. Steele
The next great grimdark antihero is born in Whispers of the Storm, Book One in the Song of the Damned series by author Z.B. Steele.
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March 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
REVIEW: Whispers of the Storm by @zbsteele.bsky.social
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"The next great grimdark antihero is born..."
@bethtabler.bsky.social @beforewegoblog.bsky.social
💙📚
beforewegoblog.com/review-whisp...
"The next great grimdark antihero is born..."
@bethtabler.bsky.social @beforewegoblog.bsky.social
💙📚
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This is the final countdown ::dramatic synth music::
March 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
This is the final countdown ::dramatic synth music::
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March 16, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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It's quite surreal sharing cover space with the amazing @annasmithspark.bsky.social! 🙀
Definitely check out Z. B. Steele's work if you haven't already. As this person says on the cover, he is a rising star in grimdark.
@zbsteele.bsky.social
@grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social
Definitely check out Z. B. Steele's work if you haven't already. As this person says on the cover, he is a rising star in grimdark.
@zbsteele.bsky.social
@grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
It's quite surreal sharing cover space with the amazing @annasmithspark.bsky.social! 🙀
Definitely check out Z. B. Steele's work if you haven't already. As this person says on the cover, he is a rising star in grimdark.
@zbsteele.bsky.social
@grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social
Definitely check out Z. B. Steele's work if you haven't already. As this person says on the cover, he is a rising star in grimdark.
@zbsteele.bsky.social
@grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social
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An Inkling of Flame by @zbsteele.bsky.social
"Ending the Intro (not prologue!) with the question “How did you end up in Tidur’s army?” I got ready for an 89 page rollercoaster."
Read @justairythings.bsky.social's full review
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"Ending the Intro (not prologue!) with the question “How did you end up in Tidur’s army?” I got ready for an 89 page rollercoaster."
Read @justairythings.bsky.social's full review
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An Inkling of Flame by Z.B. Steele
Reviewed by Ariana Weldon You know, I want to tease Zack about his author journey (because I tease him about literally everything in his life) but damn, the guy writes exceptionally well. Between Z…
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March 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
An Inkling of Flame by @zbsteele.bsky.social
"Ending the Intro (not prologue!) with the question “How did you end up in Tidur’s army?” I got ready for an 89 page rollercoaster."
Read @justairythings.bsky.social's full review
grimoireinkreviews.wordpress.com/2025/03/12/a...
"Ending the Intro (not prologue!) with the question “How did you end up in Tidur’s army?” I got ready for an 89 page rollercoaster."
Read @justairythings.bsky.social's full review
grimoireinkreviews.wordpress.com/2025/03/12/a...
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My (brief) review of AN INKLING OF FLAME by @zbsteele.bsky.social
March 12, 2025 at 6:25 AM
My (brief) review of AN INKLING OF FLAME by @zbsteele.bsky.social
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REVIEW: Whispers of the Storm by @zbsteele.bsky.social 🌩️
"this gritty and gut-wrenching coming of age grimdark military fantasy is a tale for the ages that will blow you off your feet and crush your heart without remorse."
@grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social 🖤
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"this gritty and gut-wrenching coming of age grimdark military fantasy is a tale for the ages that will blow you off your feet and crush your heart without remorse."
@grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social 🖤
www.grimdarkmagazine.com/review-whisp...
REVIEW: Whispers of the Storm by Z. B. Steele
This gritty and gut-wrenching coming of age grimdark military fantasy is a tale for the ages that will blow you off your feet and crush your heart without remorse.
www.grimdarkmagazine.com
March 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM
REVIEW: Whispers of the Storm by @zbsteele.bsky.social 🌩️
"this gritty and gut-wrenching coming of age grimdark military fantasy is a tale for the ages that will blow you off your feet and crush your heart without remorse."
@grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social 🖤
www.grimdarkmagazine.com/review-whisp...
"this gritty and gut-wrenching coming of age grimdark military fantasy is a tale for the ages that will blow you off your feet and crush your heart without remorse."
@grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social 🖤
www.grimdarkmagazine.com/review-whisp...
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REVIEW: An Inkling of Flame by @zbsteele.bsky.social 🦊
"Filled with bittersweet reflections, razor-sharp banter, riveting intrigue, and bloody action, this standalone prequel novella (...) is straight-up fire the entire way through."
@beforewegoblog.bsky.social 🔥
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"Filled with bittersweet reflections, razor-sharp banter, riveting intrigue, and bloody action, this standalone prequel novella (...) is straight-up fire the entire way through."
@beforewegoblog.bsky.social 🔥
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Review: An Inkling of Flame by Z.B. Steele
Filled with bittersweet reflections, razor-sharp banter, riveting intrigue, and bloody action, An Inkling of Flame is the standalone prequel novella to the Song of the Damned series, and it's straight...
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February 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
REVIEW: An Inkling of Flame by @zbsteele.bsky.social 🦊
"Filled with bittersweet reflections, razor-sharp banter, riveting intrigue, and bloody action, this standalone prequel novella (...) is straight-up fire the entire way through."
@beforewegoblog.bsky.social 🔥
beforewegoblog.com/review-an-in...
"Filled with bittersweet reflections, razor-sharp banter, riveting intrigue, and bloody action, this standalone prequel novella (...) is straight-up fire the entire way through."
@beforewegoblog.bsky.social 🔥
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I JUST ORDERED PROOF COPIES OF WHISPERS OF THE STORM
Slight revisions to the cover featuring reviews from some LEGENDS of Chris Fisher, @drjohnmauro.bsky.social and the queen of grimdark herself, @annasmithspark.bsky.social
Can I get a MF W in the chat!!🎉🎉
Slight revisions to the cover featuring reviews from some LEGENDS of Chris Fisher, @drjohnmauro.bsky.social and the queen of grimdark herself, @annasmithspark.bsky.social
Can I get a MF W in the chat!!🎉🎉
February 27, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I JUST ORDERED PROOF COPIES OF WHISPERS OF THE STORM
Slight revisions to the cover featuring reviews from some LEGENDS of Chris Fisher, @drjohnmauro.bsky.social and the queen of grimdark herself, @annasmithspark.bsky.social
Can I get a MF W in the chat!!🎉🎉
Slight revisions to the cover featuring reviews from some LEGENDS of Chris Fisher, @drjohnmauro.bsky.social and the queen of grimdark herself, @annasmithspark.bsky.social
Can I get a MF W in the chat!!🎉🎉
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And that’s my review of @zbsteele.bsky.social ‘s sleek, fun & well written novella - An Inkling of Flame - tons of character work in a relatively slim 89 pager, it does whet the appetite
My review - vinayvasan.substack.com/p/an-inkling...
My review - vinayvasan.substack.com/p/an-inkling...
An Inkling of Flame by ZB Steele
A prequel novella that packs in an intriguing recounting and team dynamics while whetting the appetite for the full-fledged novel
vinayvasan.substack.com
February 25, 2025 at 6:03 AM
And that’s my review of @zbsteele.bsky.social ‘s sleek, fun & well written novella - An Inkling of Flame - tons of character work in a relatively slim 89 pager, it does whet the appetite
My review - vinayvasan.substack.com/p/an-inkling...
My review - vinayvasan.substack.com/p/an-inkling...
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An Inkling of Flame by @zbsteele.bsky.social is a total banger 🦊
February 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
An Inkling of Flame by @zbsteele.bsky.social is a total banger 🦊