K Matar
@krystlematar.bsky.social
enby they/she 🇨🇦 — author of SPFBO Finalist Legacy of the Brightwash — fuelled by coffee, whisky, beer, and spite — art is always political
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/182634260/legacy-of-the-brightwash-deluxe-edition
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/182634260/legacy-of-the-brightwash-deluxe-edition
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K Matar
@krystlematar.bsky.social
· Apr 16
Legacy of the Brightwash: Deluxe Edition
SPFBO Finalist, dystopian Gaslamp vibes, Canadian wilderness worldbuilding, all coming together in a deluxe edition with brand new art!
www.kickstarter.com
Psssst did you know I have my PledgeBox store up? If you missed the Kickstarter for my GORGEOUS deluxe edition of BRGITHWASH you can grab one now!! You can also get prints of all the art including the cityscape by Jeff Brown and the updated map by Jack Shepherd!!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/182...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/182...
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Thank you to everyone who has backed THE BOOK OF SPORES anthology on Kickstarter ❤️🍄
3 days. 388 backers. $34k. It’s surreal to see everything that’s happened with The Book of Spores Kickstarter campaign so far, and framing it with these milestones makes it hit even harder. From the TBoS team, thank you all so much ❤️🍄
Back our project TODAY: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
Back our project TODAY: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
November 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Thank you to everyone who has backed THE BOOK OF SPORES anthology on Kickstarter ❤️🍄
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We’re closing in on the release of ALPHA and getting intimate with the inner circle.
It’s time to meet Winson. Underneath his playful nature lies a young man scared as hell. He doesn’t know where his loyalties lie just yet but he knows something has to change.
Which side will he choose?
It’s time to meet Winson. Underneath his playful nature lies a young man scared as hell. He doesn’t know where his loyalties lie just yet but he knows something has to change.
Which side will he choose?
November 14, 2025 at 11:17 PM
We’re closing in on the release of ALPHA and getting intimate with the inner circle.
It’s time to meet Winson. Underneath his playful nature lies a young man scared as hell. He doesn’t know where his loyalties lie just yet but he knows something has to change.
Which side will he choose?
It’s time to meet Winson. Underneath his playful nature lies a young man scared as hell. He doesn’t know where his loyalties lie just yet but he knows something has to change.
Which side will he choose?
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🍄 HOW TO CREATE AN ANTHOLOGY 🍄
As part of THE BOOK OF SPORES tour, @xuetingni.bsky.social @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social @frasierarmitage.bsky.social and I will be doing a LIVE PANEL discussing the process of creating an anthology!
Watch live Nov. 16 at 3pm EST/8pm GMT: www.youtube.com/live/dUcYjyY...
As part of THE BOOK OF SPORES tour, @xuetingni.bsky.social @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social @frasierarmitage.bsky.social and I will be doing a LIVE PANEL discussing the process of creating an anthology!
Watch live Nov. 16 at 3pm EST/8pm GMT: www.youtube.com/live/dUcYjyY...
November 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
🍄 HOW TO CREATE AN ANTHOLOGY 🍄
As part of THE BOOK OF SPORES tour, @xuetingni.bsky.social @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social @frasierarmitage.bsky.social and I will be doing a LIVE PANEL discussing the process of creating an anthology!
Watch live Nov. 16 at 3pm EST/8pm GMT: www.youtube.com/live/dUcYjyY...
As part of THE BOOK OF SPORES tour, @xuetingni.bsky.social @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social @frasierarmitage.bsky.social and I will be doing a LIVE PANEL discussing the process of creating an anthology!
Watch live Nov. 16 at 3pm EST/8pm GMT: www.youtube.com/live/dUcYjyY...
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Recently, I've been seeing a lot of discourse about peoples' reading choices.
Pressure to read certain things or read quickly, criticism of both engaging and not engaging critically with what you read, and do our reading choices really matter at all? What is the point of this hobby of ours? 🧵 1/5
Pressure to read certain things or read quickly, criticism of both engaging and not engaging critically with what you read, and do our reading choices really matter at all? What is the point of this hobby of ours? 🧵 1/5
November 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Recently, I've been seeing a lot of discourse about peoples' reading choices.
Pressure to read certain things or read quickly, criticism of both engaging and not engaging critically with what you read, and do our reading choices really matter at all? What is the point of this hobby of ours? 🧵 1/5
Pressure to read certain things or read quickly, criticism of both engaging and not engaging critically with what you read, and do our reading choices really matter at all? What is the point of this hobby of ours? 🧵 1/5
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It’s here: the cover for the UK edition of VILE LADY VILLAINS, coming out April 02 2026 by Penguin Michael Joseph🖤
November 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
It’s here: the cover for the UK edition of VILE LADY VILLAINS, coming out April 02 2026 by Penguin Michael Joseph🖤
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Come join us this Sunday as we talk ANTHOLOGIES 📚
Want to know what it takes to put an epic anthology together? Join @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social, @frasierarmitage.bsky.social, @adrianmgibson.bsky.social and @xuetingni.bsky.social at 3pm EST/8pm GMT for a live panel to help celebrate the launch of the Book of Spores kickstarter. tinyurl.com/42ryv8dm
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Come join us this Sunday as we talk ANTHOLOGIES 📚
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Now that The Book of Spores Kickstarter has passed $20k, we wanted to share stretch goals with all of you! And you know what? We’ve already unlocked TWO STRETCH GOALS. Thank you all for backing, and onward to the next goal at $25k!!!
Back our project HERE: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
Back our project HERE: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
November 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Now that The Book of Spores Kickstarter has passed $20k, we wanted to share stretch goals with all of you! And you know what? We’ve already unlocked TWO STRETCH GOALS. Thank you all for backing, and onward to the next goal at $25k!!!
Back our project HERE: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
Back our project HERE: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
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I just backed The Book of Spores: A Fungal SFF Anthology on @kickstarter.com. Check out the amazing FanFiAddict antho featuring AMAZING authors like @ajcalvin.bsky.social, @adamcbassett.com, and @adrianmgibson.bsky.social! #booksky 💙📚🪐💀
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
The Book of Spores: A Fungal SFF Anthology
Across dimensions, it creeps and consumes. A fungal anthology of fantasy, sci-fi and horror short fiction that will colonize your mind.
www.kickstarter.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I just backed The Book of Spores: A Fungal SFF Anthology on @kickstarter.com. Check out the amazing FanFiAddict antho featuring AMAZING authors like @ajcalvin.bsky.social, @adamcbassett.com, and @adrianmgibson.bsky.social! #booksky 💙📚🪐💀
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
I AN SPEECHLESS, WHAT
We did it!!! Thank you all so much for backing this project and FUNDING IT IN 50 MINUTES!!!!! Seriously, holy shit. The spores are spreading and we’re so grateful to every person who backed, promoted and supported this project, as well as everyone involved in its creation. THANK YOU ❤️🍄
November 13, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I AN SPEECHLESS, WHAT
It’s Spore Time babyyy!! Come grab your copy and join the fungal party 🤩
Over 50% funded in just 15 minutes!!!!! Y’all are absolutely amazing ❤️❤️❤️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
The Book of Spores: A Fungal SFF Anthology
Across dimensions, it creeps and consumes. A fungal anthology of fantasy, sci-fi and horror short fiction that will colonize your mind.
www.kickstarter.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
It’s Spore Time babyyy!! Come grab your copy and join the fungal party 🤩
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LAUNCH DAY for THE BOOK OF SPORES has finally arrived!!! Back our very first anthology on Kickstarter starting at 9am EST: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
November 13, 2025 at 1:17 PM
LAUNCH DAY for THE BOOK OF SPORES has finally arrived!!! Back our very first anthology on Kickstarter starting at 9am EST: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
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LAUNCH DAAAAAAY!!! THE BOOK OF SPORES anthology goes live on Kickstarter in ONE HOUR! Go support our mad, fungi-fueled crowdfunding project starting at 9am EST 🍄
Back The Book of Spores HERE: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
Back The Book of Spores HERE: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
November 13, 2025 at 1:11 PM
LAUNCH DAAAAAAY!!! THE BOOK OF SPORES anthology goes live on Kickstarter in ONE HOUR! Go support our mad, fungi-fueled crowdfunding project starting at 9am EST 🍄
Back The Book of Spores HERE: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
Back The Book of Spores HERE: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
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The countdown is on!
It’s time to meet our leader.
Delia has been running this show for a hell of a lot longer than any of us knows and she isn’t about to answer to an insolent pup with a savior complex. I’m looking at you Caleb!
Watch out for those claws, she isn’t afraid to use them.
It’s time to meet our leader.
Delia has been running this show for a hell of a lot longer than any of us knows and she isn’t about to answer to an insolent pup with a savior complex. I’m looking at you Caleb!
Watch out for those claws, she isn’t afraid to use them.
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The countdown is on!
It’s time to meet our leader.
Delia has been running this show for a hell of a lot longer than any of us knows and she isn’t about to answer to an insolent pup with a savior complex. I’m looking at you Caleb!
Watch out for those claws, she isn’t afraid to use them.
It’s time to meet our leader.
Delia has been running this show for a hell of a lot longer than any of us knows and she isn’t about to answer to an insolent pup with a savior complex. I’m looking at you Caleb!
Watch out for those claws, she isn’t afraid to use them.
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Don't miss this episode, my friend described it as a "hot pod". What better endorsement is there?
Release day for Episode 1 of Bounty News Network!
It should be popping up all over the podcast world, like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. You can also view the video on YouTube!
Enjoy my interview with @krystlematar.bsky.social!
It should be popping up all over the podcast world, like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. You can also view the video on YouTube!
Enjoy my interview with @krystlematar.bsky.social!
November 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Don't miss this episode, my friend described it as a "hot pod". What better endorsement is there?
This was SO MUCH fun and I am honoured to be @adamholcombe.bountyink.com’s inaugural guest! Take a peek and make sure to follow BNN on your podcast platform of choice 👇
Release day for Episode 1 of Bounty News Network!
It should be popping up all over the podcast world, like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. You can also view the video on YouTube!
Enjoy my interview with @krystlematar.bsky.social!
It should be popping up all over the podcast world, like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. You can also view the video on YouTube!
Enjoy my interview with @krystlematar.bsky.social!
November 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
This was SO MUCH fun and I am honoured to be @adamholcombe.bountyink.com’s inaugural guest! Take a peek and make sure to follow BNN on your podcast platform of choice 👇
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Release day for Episode 1 of Bounty News Network!
It should be popping up all over the podcast world, like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. You can also view the video on YouTube!
Enjoy my interview with @krystlematar.bsky.social!
It should be popping up all over the podcast world, like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. You can also view the video on YouTube!
Enjoy my interview with @krystlematar.bsky.social!
November 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Release day for Episode 1 of Bounty News Network!
It should be popping up all over the podcast world, like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. You can also view the video on YouTube!
Enjoy my interview with @krystlematar.bsky.social!
It should be popping up all over the podcast world, like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. You can also view the video on YouTube!
Enjoy my interview with @krystlematar.bsky.social!
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The launch party is streaming now! 45 mins to go until the launch 👀
HEY EVERYONE going live NOW on Twitch as we countdown the MINUTES (!!!!) until The Book Bazaar launch at 1 PM EST. Come join us!! www.twitch.tv/thebookbazaar
#BookBazaar25 #Streaming
#BookBazaar25 #Streaming
November 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The launch party is streaming now! 45 mins to go until the launch 👀
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Since today is the crowdfund launch, but I've got hours to kill yet...
1 like = 1 lore drop from The Chosen One Con 😎
1 like = 1 lore drop from The Chosen One Con 😎
November 12, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Since today is the crowdfund launch, but I've got hours to kill yet...
1 like = 1 lore drop from The Chosen One Con 😎
1 like = 1 lore drop from The Chosen One Con 😎
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Convincing you to read my novel with the first sentence. Share yours if you want.
(The Bone Ships.)
(The Bone Ships.)
November 11, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Convincing you to read my novel with the first sentence. Share yours if you want.
(The Bone Ships.)
(The Bone Ships.)
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"It was mid-morning on a Monday when magic walked into my life wearing a beige Ann Taylor suit and sensible flats."
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want!
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want!
From LEGACY OF THE BRIGHTWASH
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want!
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want!
November 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
"It was mid-morning on a Monday when magic walked into my life wearing a beige Ann Taylor suit and sensible flats."
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want!
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want!
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COLD WEST
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want!
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want!
November 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
COLD WEST
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want!
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want!
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A *lot* of indies (myself included!) who are wide are part of Kobo Plus because they don't ask for exclusivity like KU. Really encourage people to try it out.
Kobo is doing a 30 day free trial promotion for their Kindle Unlimited competitor service Kobo Plus for new subscribers (not sure if this is US only), if you like queer indie books, small press SFF, and backlist SFF from large publishers there's a lot to choose from on this service that's not on KU!
Rakuten Kobo
www.kobo.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
A *lot* of indies (myself included!) who are wide are part of Kobo Plus because they don't ask for exclusivity like KU. Really encourage people to try it out.
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From BOUNTY INC.
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want!
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want!
November 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
From BOUNTY INC.
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want!
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want!
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I love the responses to this!
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want!
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want!
November 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I love the responses to this!
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want!
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want!
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In a strange crashing together of worlds, I created a page where you can find ALL of my author-direct work -- from straight historical fiction to historical fantasy to the gentlest of cozy fantasy:
scottoden.wordpress.com/books-by-sco...
scottoden.wordpress.com/books-by-sco...
Books by Scott Oden
Since 2005, I’ve been writing a myriad of historical adventure, fantasy, and sword-and-sorcery . . . as well as a side-trip into cozy fantasy in the style of Grahame and Milne. This page is m…
scottoden.wordpress.com
July 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
In a strange crashing together of worlds, I created a page where you can find ALL of my author-direct work -- from straight historical fiction to historical fantasy to the gentlest of cozy fantasy:
scottoden.wordpress.com/books-by-sco...
scottoden.wordpress.com/books-by-sco...