Claire Buss
@grasshopper2407.bsky.social
Author. Mum. Reader. The Kat Kritchley Chronicles #yafantasy ~ The Gaia Collection #hopefuldystopia ~ The Roshaven Books #humorousfantasy ~ Little Books of Verse #poetry ~ Deputy Editor of Write On!
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Claire Buss
@grasshopper2407.bsky.social
· May 30
When Kat Kritchley stumbles into a magical temp agency, she unlocks powers, uncovers secrets—and takes her first step into a hidden world ruled by vampires, spells, and danger.
Perfect for fans of urban fantasy, found family, and fierce heroines.
Out now: www.amazon.co.uk/Awaken-Kat-K...
Perfect for fans of urban fantasy, found family, and fierce heroines.
Out now: www.amazon.co.uk/Awaken-Kat-K...
If you've been waiting for your next humorous fantasy audiobook, this is your sign to grab your copy of The Rose Thief!
Available everywhere: books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
Available everywhere: books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
October 13, 2025 at 10:06 AM
If you've been waiting for your next humorous fantasy audiobook, this is your sign to grab your copy of The Rose Thief!
Available everywhere: books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
Available everywhere: books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
I think The Rose Thief is full of little humorous snippets that just have you quietly sniggering now and then as you read/listen. It was never meant to be fully laugh-out-loud, more of a indulgent grin throughout vibe.
The Rose Thief audiobook books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
The Rose Thief audiobook books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
October 10, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I think The Rose Thief is full of little humorous snippets that just have you quietly sniggering now and then as you read/listen. It was never meant to be fully laugh-out-loud, more of a indulgent grin throughout vibe.
The Rose Thief audiobook books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
The Rose Thief audiobook books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
When I was recording The Rose Thief, I just could not pronounce "cavlacade"
My sound guy heard me say every which way you could under the sun and I still didn't get it right lol. He had to spell it out phonetically for me in the end.
Is there a word you struggle to pronounce?
My sound guy heard me say every which way you could under the sun and I still didn't get it right lol. He had to spell it out phonetically for me in the end.
Is there a word you struggle to pronounce?
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October 9, 2025 at 5:32 AM
When I was recording The Rose Thief, I just could not pronounce "cavlacade"
My sound guy heard me say every which way you could under the sun and I still didn't get it right lol. He had to spell it out phonetically for me in the end.
Is there a word you struggle to pronounce?
My sound guy heard me say every which way you could under the sun and I still didn't get it right lol. He had to spell it out phonetically for me in the end.
Is there a word you struggle to pronounce?
I just want to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has taken the time to review one of my books.
I don't think you realise how amazing it is for authors to get reviews from people we don't know. It means you saw our book and thought - yeah, alright then, I'll give this a go.
You're amazing ⭐
I don't think you realise how amazing it is for authors to get reviews from people we don't know. It means you saw our book and thought - yeah, alright then, I'll give this a go.
You're amazing ⭐
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October 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I just want to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has taken the time to review one of my books.
I don't think you realise how amazing it is for authors to get reviews from people we don't know. It means you saw our book and thought - yeah, alright then, I'll give this a go.
You're amazing ⭐
I don't think you realise how amazing it is for authors to get reviews from people we don't know. It means you saw our book and thought - yeah, alright then, I'll give this a go.
You're amazing ⭐
The Rose Thief has a prologue of sorts - it's not long and it's not a round up of historical events - I tried to entice you to come on in and listen to my story...
The Rose Thief audiobook is now available from your favourite retailer: books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
The Rose Thief audiobook is now available from your favourite retailer: books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
October 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The Rose Thief has a prologue of sorts - it's not long and it's not a round up of historical events - I tried to entice you to come on in and listen to my story...
The Rose Thief audiobook is now available from your favourite retailer: books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
The Rose Thief audiobook is now available from your favourite retailer: books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
The biggest challenge recording my humorous fantasy book The Rose Thief was building a homemade soundproof (ish) studio but I figured it out!
Read about my process here: pentoprint.org/write-on-fea...
What do you think makes a great audiobook narrator?
The Rose Thief: books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
Read about my process here: pentoprint.org/write-on-fea...
What do you think makes a great audiobook narrator?
The Rose Thief: books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
September 29, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The biggest challenge recording my humorous fantasy book The Rose Thief was building a homemade soundproof (ish) studio but I figured it out!
Read about my process here: pentoprint.org/write-on-fea...
What do you think makes a great audiobook narrator?
The Rose Thief: books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
Read about my process here: pentoprint.org/write-on-fea...
What do you think makes a great audiobook narrator?
The Rose Thief: books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
When do you listen to audiobooks the most - commute, gym, bedtime?
For me, it's mostly when doing chores 🎧📖
#audiobooks #amreading
For me, it's mostly when doing chores 🎧📖
#audiobooks #amreading
September 26, 2025 at 11:49 AM
When do you listen to audiobooks the most - commute, gym, bedtime?
For me, it's mostly when doing chores 🎧📖
#audiobooks #amreading
For me, it's mostly when doing chores 🎧📖
#audiobooks #amreading
💬 “It's Two-Face Bob! E'ee's been murdered!”
Just a snippet from The Rose Thief. Curious what happens next? 🎧
Find it here 👉 books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
Just a snippet from The Rose Thief. Curious what happens next? 🎧
Find it here 👉 books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
September 24, 2025 at 8:40 AM
💬 “It's Two-Face Bob! E'ee's been murdered!”
Just a snippet from The Rose Thief. Curious what happens next? 🎧
Find it here 👉 books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
Just a snippet from The Rose Thief. Curious what happens next? 🎧
Find it here 👉 books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
🎧 The wait is over! My audiobook The Rose Thief is live across multiple platforms.
If you’re looking for a witty, irreverent fantasy adventure with mystery, magic, and humour, this one’s for you.
Start listening 👉 books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
#audiobookrelease #amlistening #rosethief #humorousfantasy
If you’re looking for a witty, irreverent fantasy adventure with mystery, magic, and humour, this one’s for you.
Start listening 👉 books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
#audiobookrelease #amlistening #rosethief #humorousfantasy
September 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM
🎧 The wait is over! My audiobook The Rose Thief is live across multiple platforms.
If you’re looking for a witty, irreverent fantasy adventure with mystery, magic, and humour, this one’s for you.
Start listening 👉 books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
#audiobookrelease #amlistening #rosethief #humorousfantasy
If you’re looking for a witty, irreverent fantasy adventure with mystery, magic, and humour, this one’s for you.
Start listening 👉 books2read.com/u/mBNNEN
#audiobookrelease #amlistening #rosethief #humorousfantasy
I wrote an article about my experience recording my own audio books and offering some top tips:
pentoprint.org/write-on-fea...
pentoprint.org/write-on-fea...
July 4, 2025 at 8:26 AM
I wrote an article about my experience recording my own audio books and offering some top tips:
pentoprint.org/write-on-fea...
pentoprint.org/write-on-fea...
I recently had a chat with my pal Chris over on her podcast Books and Tunes if you fancy a listen:
westwiltsradio.com/shows/18-080...
westwiltsradio.com/shows/18-080...
#18-080625 BOOKS AND TUNES with Chris Penhall – West Wilts Radio
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June 9, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I recently had a chat with my pal Chris over on her podcast Books and Tunes if you fancy a listen:
westwiltsradio.com/shows/18-080...
westwiltsradio.com/shows/18-080...
When Kat Kritchley stumbles into a magical temp agency, she unlocks powers, uncovers secrets—and takes her first step into a hidden world ruled by vampires, spells, and danger.
Perfect for fans of urban fantasy, found family, and fierce heroines.
Out now: www.amazon.co.uk/Awaken-Kat-K...
Perfect for fans of urban fantasy, found family, and fierce heroines.
Out now: www.amazon.co.uk/Awaken-Kat-K...
May 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
When Kat Kritchley stumbles into a magical temp agency, she unlocks powers, uncovers secrets—and takes her first step into a hidden world ruled by vampires, spells, and danger.
Perfect for fans of urban fantasy, found family, and fierce heroines.
Out now: www.amazon.co.uk/Awaken-Kat-K...
Perfect for fans of urban fantasy, found family, and fierce heroines.
Out now: www.amazon.co.uk/Awaken-Kat-K...
✨ When Kat Kritchley stumbles into a magical temp agency, she unlocks powers, uncovers secrets—and takes her first step into a hidden world ruled by vampires, spells, and danger.
🧛♀️ Vampires
🔮 Magic
🕵️♀️ Hidden truths
Perfect for fans of urban fantasy, found family, and fierce heroines.
OUT 30 MAY
🧛♀️ Vampires
🔮 Magic
🕵️♀️ Hidden truths
Perfect for fans of urban fantasy, found family, and fierce heroines.
OUT 30 MAY
May 13, 2025 at 12:18 PM
✨ When Kat Kritchley stumbles into a magical temp agency, she unlocks powers, uncovers secrets—and takes her first step into a hidden world ruled by vampires, spells, and danger.
🧛♀️ Vampires
🔮 Magic
🕵️♀️ Hidden truths
Perfect for fans of urban fantasy, found family, and fierce heroines.
OUT 30 MAY
🧛♀️ Vampires
🔮 Magic
🕵️♀️ Hidden truths
Perfect for fans of urban fantasy, found family, and fierce heroines.
OUT 30 MAY
Awaken, The Kat Kritchley Chronicles, Book 1
Perfect for fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Magicians, this sharp, fast-paced urban fantasy will leave you breathless and begging for more.
OUT 30 MAY
Pre order ebook here: books2read.com/u/4Arpo0
Perfect for fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Magicians, this sharp, fast-paced urban fantasy will leave you breathless and begging for more.
OUT 30 MAY
Pre order ebook here: books2read.com/u/4Arpo0
May 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Awaken, The Kat Kritchley Chronicles, Book 1
Perfect for fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Magicians, this sharp, fast-paced urban fantasy will leave you breathless and begging for more.
OUT 30 MAY
Pre order ebook here: books2read.com/u/4Arpo0
Perfect for fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Magicians, this sharp, fast-paced urban fantasy will leave you breathless and begging for more.
OUT 30 MAY
Pre order ebook here: books2read.com/u/4Arpo0
A mysterious job, awakening powers, and a dark family secret – Kat Kritchley is about to discover magic is the least of her problems.
Awaken, The Kat Kritchley Chronicles, Book 1
New YA Fantasy pre-order on ebook NOW books2read.com/u/4Arpo0
Releases 30 May paperback & ebook
#booksky #newrelease
Awaken, The Kat Kritchley Chronicles, Book 1
New YA Fantasy pre-order on ebook NOW books2read.com/u/4Arpo0
Releases 30 May paperback & ebook
#booksky #newrelease
May 1, 2025 at 9:42 AM
A mysterious job, awakening powers, and a dark family secret – Kat Kritchley is about to discover magic is the least of her problems.
Awaken, The Kat Kritchley Chronicles, Book 1
New YA Fantasy pre-order on ebook NOW books2read.com/u/4Arpo0
Releases 30 May paperback & ebook
#booksky #newrelease
Awaken, The Kat Kritchley Chronicles, Book 1
New YA Fantasy pre-order on ebook NOW books2read.com/u/4Arpo0
Releases 30 May paperback & ebook
#booksky #newrelease
1 Month Today!!
Awaken is out 30 May in paperback and ebook.
Pre-order your ebook here: books2read.com/u/4Arpo0
A mysterious job, awakening powers, and a dark family secret – Kat Kritchley is about to discover magic is the least of her problems.
#booksky #newrelease #yafantasy
Awaken is out 30 May in paperback and ebook.
Pre-order your ebook here: books2read.com/u/4Arpo0
A mysterious job, awakening powers, and a dark family secret – Kat Kritchley is about to discover magic is the least of her problems.
#booksky #newrelease #yafantasy
April 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
1 Month Today!!
Awaken is out 30 May in paperback and ebook.
Pre-order your ebook here: books2read.com/u/4Arpo0
A mysterious job, awakening powers, and a dark family secret – Kat Kritchley is about to discover magic is the least of her problems.
#booksky #newrelease #yafantasy
Awaken is out 30 May in paperback and ebook.
Pre-order your ebook here: books2read.com/u/4Arpo0
A mysterious job, awakening powers, and a dark family secret – Kat Kritchley is about to discover magic is the least of her problems.
#booksky #newrelease #yafantasy
Editing editing editing editing. That final polish takes almost as long as writing the damn thing! Coffee needed.
April 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Editing editing editing editing. That final polish takes almost as long as writing the damn thing! Coffee needed.
Finished Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield.
Odd yet profoundly moving. Written in short digestible chapters giving you space to reflect and process the grief.
Odd yet profoundly moving. Written in short digestible chapters giving you space to reflect and process the grief.
March 30, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Finished Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield.
Odd yet profoundly moving. Written in short digestible chapters giving you space to reflect and process the grief.
Odd yet profoundly moving. Written in short digestible chapters giving you space to reflect and process the grief.
**The pre-order for Awaken is up! Releases on ebook and paperback 30th May**
This is the universal link which will take you to Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Smashwords etc (Google Books is incoming)
books2read.com/u/4Arpo0
OR you can just Amazon it 😅
#yafantasy #newbook
This is the universal link which will take you to Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Smashwords etc (Google Books is incoming)
books2read.com/u/4Arpo0
OR you can just Amazon it 😅
#yafantasy #newbook
March 26, 2025 at 1:06 PM
**The pre-order for Awaken is up! Releases on ebook and paperback 30th May**
This is the universal link which will take you to Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Smashwords etc (Google Books is incoming)
books2read.com/u/4Arpo0
OR you can just Amazon it 😅
#yafantasy #newbook
This is the universal link which will take you to Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Smashwords etc (Google Books is incoming)
books2read.com/u/4Arpo0
OR you can just Amazon it 😅
#yafantasy #newbook
#MondayMotivation #WritingCommunity
"You learn by writing short stories. Keep writing short stories. The money's in novels, but writing short stories keeps your writing lean and pointed." Larry Niven
"You learn by writing short stories. Keep writing short stories. The money's in novels, but writing short stories keeps your writing lean and pointed." Larry Niven
March 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
#MondayMotivation #WritingCommunity
"You learn by writing short stories. Keep writing short stories. The money's in novels, but writing short stories keeps your writing lean and pointed." Larry Niven
"You learn by writing short stories. Keep writing short stories. The money's in novels, but writing short stories keeps your writing lean and pointed." Larry Niven
My non writing hobby/pastime is karate. I train with my kids and we do regular competitions. Won Silver this weekend at Senior Open Kumite 🥈🥋 how was your weekend?
March 16, 2025 at 10:09 PM
My non writing hobby/pastime is karate. I train with my kids and we do regular competitions. Won Silver this weekend at Senior Open Kumite 🥈🥋 how was your weekend?
Lots of new followers - hi guys! Welcome to my Bluesky page. I'm Claire, an author, poet, mum, karate-ka, Deputy Editor of Write On! magazine and Cub Scout Akela. Avid reader of books mostly fantasy and sci-fi. Happy to talk about any and all of the above 😀
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March 11, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Lots of new followers - hi guys! Welcome to my Bluesky page. I'm Claire, an author, poet, mum, karate-ka, Deputy Editor of Write On! magazine and Cub Scout Akela. Avid reader of books mostly fantasy and sci-fi. Happy to talk about any and all of the above 😀
Finished Iron Widow - loved it! But not sure whether to read the second one after seeing the reviews... anyone read both?
March 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Finished Iron Widow - loved it! But not sure whether to read the second one after seeing the reviews... anyone read both?
First book read in March - Shards of Earth by Adrian Tchaikovsky 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
March 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
First book read in March - Shards of Earth by Adrian Tchaikovsky 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟