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Indie Bites
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A quarterly magazine featuring short fantasy fiction from indie authors.
Edited by @adiehartauthor.bsky.social and @josiejaffrey.bsky.social
Never AI.
BANDITS & BOTANY deadline: 30 Nov 25
RUINS & RITUALS deadline: 28 Feb 26
www.silversunbooks.com
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Indie Bites @indiebites.bsky.social · Nov 15
We’ve made an Indie Bites starter pack, featuring all the wonderful authors and illustrators who’ve contributed to Indie Bites.

Apologies to anyone we’ve missed - we’ve searched for you all but didn’t find you all, so please wave if you’re not in the pack and should be!

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Thank you to the lovely Indie Bites team for including Leon and Taamit in Issue 20! You can find my darlings in ‘The Last Adventure of Leon Teryn’ nestled in alongside more wonderful pieces in Potions & Paramours!
November 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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adiehartauthor.bsky.social
Now that’s my kind of potion!

@indiebites.bsky.social Issue 20 is out today! Get your copy for free @ www.silversunbooks.com/post/potions...
A paperback copy of Indie Bites: Potions and Paramours, on a wooden table next to a mug of hot chocolate piled with whipped cream and pink and white marshmallows
November 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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reyzlgrace.bsky.social
Many thanks to the good folks @indiebites.bsky.social for including my little сказка (Russian fairy tale), "The Reedling", in issue 20 (theme: 'potions & paramours'). Go enjoy something from an old favourite (I assume that's why you're following me) and maybe discover a new writer to love, too. 😊
Potions & Paramours (Issue 20)
Welcome to this quarter's issue of Indie Bites! It’s packed full of seven exclusive short stories from indie authors on the themes of Potions & Paramours, plus an interview with indie author Andi R. C...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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cerilndomace.bsky.social
It's here! The latest edition of Indie Bites and the return of Professor Clarkfowler herself!
November 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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josiejaffrey.bsky.social
TWENTY issues of Indie Bites!
FIVE years!
What an amazing time we’ve had. Here’s to many more years of incredible fantasy stories!
adiehartauthor.bsky.social Adie Hart @adiehartauthor.bsky.social · 12h
Issue 20 out today!! That’s five whole years!!

This one includes my fluffy, magical, very silly sequel to The Exsparrowment of Evander Hale - in The Propotioning of Lucas Hendry, our favourite oblivious ADHD wizard gets trapped in a cupboard with his crush and a whole lot of potion fumes… ⚗️✨🧪
November 14, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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adiehartauthor.bsky.social
Issue 20 out today!! That’s five whole years!!

This one includes my fluffy, magical, very silly sequel to The Exsparrowment of Evander Hale - in The Propotioning of Lucas Hendry, our favourite oblivious ADHD wizard gets trapped in a cupboard with his crush and a whole lot of potion fumes… ⚗️✨🧪
November 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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josiejaffrey.bsky.social
This issue contains my Masque of the Red Death-inspired story EXEUNT OMNES, featuring vampires, ballgowns and terrible decisions.
November 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
indiebites.bsky.social
Indie Bites 20: Potions & Paramours is out TODAY!
With stories by @josiejaffrey.bsky.social Reyzl Grace @egletinewrites.bsky.social Allie Leigh, Linked Soul @cerilndomace.bsky.social @adiehartauthor.bsky.social

www.silversunbooks.com/post/potions...
Potions & Paramours (Issue 20)
Welcome to this quarter's issue of Indie Bites! It’s packed full of seven exclusive short stories from indie authors on the themes of Potions & Paramours, plus an interview with indie author Andi R. C...
www.silversunbooks.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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josiejaffrey.bsky.social
Hi new followers!
I’m a UK indie author writing dark romantic fantasy novels about vampires, and YA novels about ancient civilisations.
I’m also one of the editors of Indie Bites magazine @indiebites.bsky.social and writer of the Jack Valentine podcast @jackvalentinepod.bsky.social
Josie sitting behind a table at a book fair with all her books spread out on the table in front of her
October 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Queen of Nerves by Claire Olivia Golden is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness)

www.silversunbooks.com/post/dragons...
An image of a fantasy crown on a black background. Text reads: “Elysia tries to adjust the crown so that it will sit right, but she can’t even articulate what “right” means. All she knows is that it feels wrong, and if the crown feels wrong, how is she ever going to fulfill her role as queen? ~ Queen of Nerves by Claire Olivia Golden FREE in the Dragons & Darkness issue of Indie Bites” A stack of paperback copies of Indie Bites 19 with a dragon on the cover illustrated by Arden Powell. The top copy is open to Claire’s story
September 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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An Angel of the Lord by Ash Parker is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness)

www.silversunbooks.com/post/dragons...
An image of an angel headstone in a graveyard. Text reads: “In every room they visited, Jenny counted the faces of a dozen peculiar children. They were often hard to spot, but Jenny knew the signs well. She knew when their teeth were too sharp, when they had too many fingers, or the tell-tale signs of a tail tucked into a pair of breeches. ~ An Angel of the Lord by Ash Parker FREE in the Dragons & Darkness issue of Indie Bites” A stack of paperback copies of Indie Bites 19 with a dragon on the cover illustrated by Arden Powell. The top copy is open to the title page of Ash’s story.
September 6, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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A Beloved Once Bound by Ceril N. Domace @cerilndomace.bsky.social is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness)

www.silversunbooks.com/post/dragons...
An illustration of a person with a sword and a lantern approaching the head of an enormous dragon in the dark. Text reads: “The worst part of dealing with dragons is that they’re immortal, capricious, and persnickety. ~ A Beloved Once Bound by Ceril N. Domace Free in the Dragons & Darkness issue of Indie Bites” A stack of paperback copies of Indie Bites with a dragon on the cover illustrated by Arden Powell. The top copy is open to the title page of Ceril’s story.
September 4, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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Girl in Darkness by Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness)

www.silversunbooks.com/post/dragons...
A picture of a spooky forest. Text reads: She grabbed the door handle. The other girls screamed. They begged her not to open the door, not to go out into the dark, and to definitely not do all of that on Halloween after midnight. ~ Girl in Darkness by Riley E. Smith FREE in the Dragons & Darkness issue of Indie Bites A stack of paperback copies of Indie Bites 19 with a cover illustrated by Arden Powell featuring a dragon. The top copy is open to the title page of Riley’s story.
September 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
indiebites.bsky.social
Deadline is 28 February 2026!!!
Apologies. It’s been a long Monday 🤦‍♀️
indiebites.bsky.social Indie Bites @indiebites.bsky.social · Sep 1
🏛️Submissions are now open for our May issue on the themes of RUINS & RITUALS!🧙‍♂️
We are looking for fantasy short fiction up to 7.5k words and cover illustrations. Deadline 28 February 2025.
For details visit our website at www.silversunbooks.com
An image of a man on a beach looking at a giant ruined statue with glowing eyes. Text reads: “submissions open for our May issue on the themes of Ruins & Rituals, deadline 28 February 2026”
September 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
indiebites.bsky.social
Submissions are now closed for our POTIONS & PARAMOURS issue!

Your editors are now hard at work reading through everything - our editorial meeting is on the 15th and we’ll be in touch with all submitters shortly after that.

For details of our open issues, head to silversunbooks.com
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September 1, 2025 at 8:50 AM
indiebites.bsky.social
🏛️Submissions are now open for our May issue on the themes of RUINS & RITUALS!🧙‍♂️
We are looking for fantasy short fiction up to 7.5k words and cover illustrations. Deadline 28 February 2025.
For details visit our website at www.silversunbooks.com
An image of a man on a beach looking at a giant ruined statue with glowing eyes. Text reads: “submissions open for our May issue on the themes of Ruins & Rituals, deadline 28 February 2026”
September 1, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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It’s (really very) true!
indiebites.bsky.social Indie Bites @indiebites.bsky.social · Aug 31
A Really Very True Story by Molly Daw is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness)

www.silversunbooks.com/post/dragons...
An illustration of a man with a spear in the foreground, with a castle and a dragon flying in the sunset in the background. Text reads: “The new man wasn’t even a bit dead, which was really very surprising to me. ~ A Really Very True Story by Molly Daw FREE in the Dragons & Darkness issue of Indie Bites A stack of paperback copies of Indie Bites 19 with a dragon cover illustrated by Arden Powell. The top copy is open to the title page of Molly’s story.
August 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
indiebites.bsky.social
A Really Very True Story by Molly Daw is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness)

www.silversunbooks.com/post/dragons...
An illustration of a man with a spear in the foreground, with a castle and a dragon flying in the sunset in the background. Text reads: “The new man wasn’t even a bit dead, which was really very surprising to me. ~ A Really Very True Story by Molly Daw FREE in the Dragons & Darkness issue of Indie Bites A stack of paperback copies of Indie Bites 19 with a dragon cover illustrated by Arden Powell. The top copy is open to the title page of Molly’s story.
August 31, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Job Interview or An Inconsequential Conglomeration of Goblins by Luke Tarassenko is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness)

www.silversunbooks.com/post/dragons...
In image of soldiers in chainmail with swords and axes rushing toward the viewer. Text reads: ““Simple job, lads. An inconsequential conglomeration of goblins. We go in there, kill the gobbos, get some evidence – a head or two – and get out. Any questions?” ~ Job Interview or An Inconsequential Conglomeration of Goblins by Luke Tarassenko FREE in the Dragons & Darkness issue of Indie Bites” A pile of paperbacks of Indie Bites 19 with a dragon on the cover, illustrated by Arden Powell. The top copy is open to the title page of Luke’s story.
August 29, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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ardenpowell.bsky.social
It's me! In another collection of indie fantasy stories! Mine has medieval dragons and agender angels and melancholic knights. Free to read, or a few dollars for a paperback with my dragon on the cover.
indiebites.bsky.social Indie Bites @indiebites.bsky.social · Aug 27
Sir Percivale Is Swallowed by a Dragon and Learns the Truth of God by Arden Powell @ardenpowell.bsky.social is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness), and they illustrated the amazing cover too!

www.silversunbooks.com/post/dragons...
An illustration of an angel reflected in water with clouds behind it on a red background. Text reads: “Sir Percivale couldn’t be sure how long he spent inside the dragon’s belly before his angel came to find him. ~ Sir Percivale Is Swallowed by a Dragon and Learns the Truth of God by Arden Powell” “Free in the Dragons & Darkness issue of indie bites” A stack of paperback copies of Indie Bites 19 featuring a dragon illustrated by Arden Powell. The top copy is open to the title page of Arden’s story.
August 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
indiebites.bsky.social
Sir Percivale Is Swallowed by a Dragon and Learns the Truth of God by Arden Powell @ardenpowell.bsky.social is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness), and they illustrated the amazing cover too!

www.silversunbooks.com/post/dragons...
An illustration of an angel reflected in water with clouds behind it on a red background. Text reads: “Sir Percivale couldn’t be sure how long he spent inside the dragon’s belly before his angel came to find him. ~ Sir Percivale Is Swallowed by a Dragon and Learns the Truth of God by Arden Powell” “Free in the Dragons & Darkness issue of indie bites” A stack of paperback copies of Indie Bites 19 featuring a dragon illustrated by Arden Powell. The top copy is open to the title page of Arden’s story.
August 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Dragon Ageless by Josie Jaffrey @josiejaffrey.bsky.social is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness)

www.silversunbooks.com/post/dragons...
An image of a woman in a long gown walking down a corridor with creepy branches growing from all sides. Text reads: “Kaiden thought he was marrying a princess, but the creature walking down the aisle towards him is a dragon. ~ Dragon Ageless by Josie Jaffrey” “Free in the dragons & darkness issue of Indie Bites” A photo of a stack of paperback copies of Indie Bites 19 with a dragon on the cover illustrated by Arden Powell. The top copy is open to the title page of Dragon Ageless.
August 25, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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For the Love of Blood and Gold by Linked Soul is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness)

www.silversunbooks.com/post/dragons...
An image of old brick steps leading up to a bright spot of sky. Text reads: “The Sun God loves all his children equally. That’s why he never answers when they call. There can’t be favoritism, after all. ~ For the Love of Blood and Gold by Linked Soul Free in the dragons & darkness issue of Indie Bites” A paperback copy of Indie Bites 19 open to Linked Soul’s story, resting on a stack of copies showing a cover with a dragon illustrated by Arden Powell
August 23, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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ardenpowell.bsky.social
Smaugust is almost over, so let me post my dragons while I still can. Four book covers I drew!
The Carnelian King and Other Stories by Arden Powell, featuring a long snakelike orange dragon with wings, koi scales, and catfish whiskers. Painterly style. Indie Bites Magazine 19: Dragons and Darkness. A dark green medieval style dragon with numerous coils and horns, breathing fire. Its wings have red butterly patterns. Foolish Hopes and Spilled Entrails: Retellings by Devan Barlow, featuring a small medieval style green western dragon with a pale underbelly, wings, and fins on its back. Wings in the Valley by Aud Connelly, with a navy blue dragon silhouette in the sky, a legless coiled body and spines along its back.
August 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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October Girls by Jillian Maria is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness)

www.silversunbooks.com/post/dragons...
An image of a girl walking with a lantern through a dark forest. Text reads: “I’ll tell you, then, the thing that goes unsaid: every year, in October, one girl from our town vanishes without a trace. October Girls by Jillian Maria” And: “free in the Dragons & Darkness issue of Indie Bites” A copy of Indie Bites 19 turned to the title page of October Girls by Jillian Maria, sitting on a pile of Indie Bites 19 with a dragon on the cover illustrated by Arden Powell
August 21, 2025 at 10:33 AM