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L.L. MacRae
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Lauren is happiest at the seaside. With a book. And also a pot of tea. She writes about dragons, mostly. http://linktr.ee/llmacrae

SPFBO7 Finalist
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L.L. MacRae @llmacrae.bsky.social · Oct 16
The complete trilogy is multi-POV adult epic fantasy with underdogs, found family, talking war griffins, ancient artefacts, and basically marries my love of dragons and classic fantasy adventure with Studio Ghibli vibes and less conventional characters 🔥

www.llmacrae.com/dragonspirit...
A box set image of the complete Dragon Spirits Trilogy - The Iron Crown, The Shadow Gate, The Broken Sword With the review quote: "A love letter to both epic fantasy and even more so... to dragons." www.llmacrae.com
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llmacrae.bsky.social
The complete trilogy is multi-POV adult epic fantasy with underdogs, found family, talking war griffins, ancient artefacts, and basically marries my love of dragons and classic fantasy adventure with Studio Ghibli vibes and less conventional characters 🔥

www.llmacrae.com/dragonspirit...
A box set image of the complete Dragon Spirits Trilogy - The Iron Crown, The Shadow Gate, The Broken Sword With the review quote: "A love letter to both epic fantasy and even more so... to dragons." www.llmacrae.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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creativecommune.bsky.social
#Indieauthors! Issue #2 of our Indie Author's Voice - our free magazine - will be out Sunday Nov 30th.

Indie authors @llmacrae.bsky.social @stefmowords.bsky.social @tanweerdar.com share their experiences. @emilyinkpen.bsky.social talks audio drama. @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social talks budgets.
November 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
llmacrae.bsky.social
So excited for this!!!
November 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
llmacrae.bsky.social
I'm running a quarterly book giveaway on Patreon! You can win a book up to £20! Draw in December!

Tea Dragons can also earn points for more entries!

Oh, and Tea Dragons also get free (shipping on my website, free eBooks & audiobooks as I release them, weekly updates & more!
A blue/green dragon drinking from a steaming cup of tea
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com
Since today is the crowdfund launch, but I've got hours to kill yet...

1 like = 1 lore drop from The Chosen One Con 😎
The book cover to The Chosen One Con book, book one the Lost in the Aether duology by Trudie Skies. The cover shows a young white man in a long trench coat putting a glowing blue potion in his inner pocket as though stealing it. In the background are factories with chimneys blowing out dark smoke.
November 12, 2025 at 10:22 AM
llmacrae.bsky.social
Such a fab book!!
blog.readindiefantasy.com Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 7d
We're continuing the day with another guest review, this time the fantastic Trollgrave by @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social as written by @llmacrae.bsky.social:

www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-book-...
A red banner for A Month of Rain and Reads featuring a dragon sitting in an armchair and reading a book in a cozy setting as a ghost cat plays with its tail. The text says Review: Trollgrave and shows the book cover by author Alex S. Bradshaw.
November 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Did you know you can grab all my eBooks direct from my website! You get to own the files forever, too, and they're less expensive than that large river 😜😜

www.llmacrae.com/shop/ebooks
November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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I did a thing. I feel so old xD

www.tiktok.com/@llmacrae?la...
llmacrae's Creator Profile
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November 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Utterly blown away by this review of The Shadow Gate! 🔥🔥🔥

"Another triumph in classic fantasy story-telling with a modern feel, impressive innovation and a talon-sharp focus on character."

"Truly belongs in the top tier domain of fantasy fiction."

www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Quote snippet from Goodreads Review for The Shadow Gate by L.L. MacRae, from reviewer Nick P: "These are all believable people who are doing what they can to achieve their goals and overcome their internal and external obstacles, whether it’s personal trauma, complex familial relationships, mental health, difficult obligations and conflicting duties, or memory loss. This is epic fantasy on a grand scale but lived through the eyes, hearts and minds of people who could be our neighbours in the real world and who face choices and challenges which are rarely black and white." Quote snippet from Goodreads Review for The Shadow Gate by L.L. MacRae, from reviewer Nick P: "With enthralling character development and dynamics, breath-snatching action and enough tension, mystery and emotional angst to burn through my supply of midnight candles, The Shadow Gate is an adventure which deserves to be read and shouted about. It is a superb gateway from the set-up of book 1, ramping up the tension and excitement into what I expect to be a gripping and satisfying pay-off in the final instalment. The Dragon Spirits series is superb escapism. That, for me, is the heart of what epic fantasy is all about. The world of Tassar may be out of kilter but these books are a perfect balance of foreboding darkness and hopeful light, pulsating action and deep character study, and high world stakes and hugely personal dilemmas. The books have as much spirit as the wonderful dragons in their pages and they truly belong in the top tier domain of fantasy fiction." Quote snippet from Goodreads Review for The Shadow Gate by L.L. MacRae, from reviewer Nick P: "We suffer the full gamut of human emotion with them as hearts are melted and broken, and - through their turmoil and travails and their tests and triumphs - we explore themes of life and death, family and friendship, and love and loyalty. Their struggles are so nuanced and compelling and I’m eager to discover how their arcs play out in The Broken Sword."
November 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
llmacrae.bsky.social
4 years ago, The Iron Crown was picked as an SPFBO7 finalist and it threw my author career wide open!

The finale released this year, which has over 90% 5 star ratings on Goodreads, & my mind continues to be blown!

Thank you so much to everyone for supporting my Dragon Spirits!
Paperbacks of the Dragon Spirits Trilogy, The Iron Crown, The Shadow Gate, The Broken Sword, on an autumnal background with orange tablecloths, pumpkins, and small dragon statues
October 30, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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The Chosen One Con is the first book in the Lost in the Aether duology—a queer gaslamp fantasy of industrial magic in a world of designer enchantments and celebrity-branded potions.

It's part of @the-book-bazaar.com crowdfund launching November 12th!

Follow it: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
A promotional image for The Chosen One Con book by Trudie Skies. It shows a background of chimneys with smog and The Chosen One Con book cover along with the text: gaslamp fantasy of bad manners and magical tech. A televised contest of mages to find the "chosen one" in a world of designer enchantments and celebrity-branded potions. Part of The Book Bazaar.
October 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
llmacrae.bsky.social
I need your help!

Can we get The Broken Sword to 50 Goodreads reviews by the end of 2025?

We're already halfway there with 25 reviews (and 94% 5 star ratings 😱😱)

If you've finished the Dragon Spirits Trilogy, please consider dropping a review to help hit this goal!
Screenshot of The Broken Sword on Goodreads It shows the Community Reviews/Ratings page Average star rating: 4.92 (36 ratings - 25 reviews) 5 stars - 24 (94%) 4 stars - 1 (2%) 3 stars - 1 (2%) 2 stars - 0 (0%) 1 stars - 0 (0%) The first line of the highest rating review is also shown: 5 stars - August 4, 2025 At last! One of my most anticipated fantasy books has arrived! This truly original, totally gripping series reaches its finale. And it most certainly did not disappoint.
October 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM
llmacrae.bsky.social
The complete trilogy is multi-POV adult epic fantasy with underdogs, found family, talking war griffins, ancient artefacts, and basically marries my love of dragons and classic fantasy adventure with Studio Ghibli vibes and less conventional characters 🔥

www.llmacrae.com/dragonspirit...
A box set image of the complete Dragon Spirits Trilogy - The Iron Crown, The Shadow Gate, The Broken Sword With the review quote: "A love letter to both epic fantasy and even more so... to dragons." www.llmacrae.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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ishouldreadthat.bsky.social
Looking to dip your toe into reading horror? Here are some books to get you started! #booksky #booktube #horrorbooks youtu.be/cE1VaNfBzNQ?...
Horror book recommendations for beginners
YouTube video by I Should Read That (I Should Read That)
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October 16, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Just earned Bronze badge for the The Dungeon Crawler Carl: CROCODILE graphic novel on @BackerKit! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/v...
The Dungeon Crawler Carl: CROCODILE graphic novel
Hello, Crawlers! We're so pleased to invite you to CROCODILE, Dungeon Crawler Carl's first official graphic novel expansion. Now get out there and kill, kill, ki--er, pledge!
www.backerkit.com
October 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Today is the 4th anniversary of The Thirteenth Hour, the first book in my Cruel Gods series. This book went on to become a SPFBO & BBNYA finalist AND Indie Ink award winner for best setting/wittiest character!

To celebrate, I've put the ebook up for FREE for today only! 🥳

mybook.to/TheThirteent...
A promo image for the Thirteenth Hour's 4th anniversary featuring the book cover with funky glasses over the characters, and the text: Fantasy of bad manners, tea, and naughty words - four years! Cruel gods demand worship from their mortal subjects in this gaslamp fantasy featuring magical portals, gothic cosmic deities, quaint Britishisms, and steampunk vibes.
October 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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My latest behind-the-scenes post is up!

I have a whole series of these that get into the nuts and bolts of being an indie author!

Link in the next post thread
A blue illustrated dragon is hidden behind an enormous mug of tea, with the words: Behind-The-Scenes Writer's Process Completing a Series
October 13, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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dominishbooks.bsky.social
How did your reading go last month? Mine was pretty good overall, even if I had a DNF and a series I've decided not to continue with. At least there's a book of the year contender to balance those out! Check out my thoughts here:
youtu.be/dxqbjLNOI8U
October 13, 2025 at 10:06 AM
llmacrae.bsky.social
Dear Writer...

Encouragement for the hard days from 30+ authors

I rewatch this every now and then - it makes the tough days better and the good days wonderful

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Padc...
dear writer... encouragement for the hard days from 30+ authors
YouTube video by ToriTalks
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October 9, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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creativecommune.bsky.social
The Indie Writer's Voice aims to empower #indieauthors by providing advice and showing "you are not alone" with your questions and concerns.
Shared experiences, short stories, reviews, new releases and more!
Written By authors FOR authors.
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/creativecomm...
October 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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ishouldreadthat.bsky.social
After two and a half years away, I'm back on BookTube! I was dealing with a lot and decided to step away, but I've decided now is the time to hop back on and destroy all your TBRs youtu.be/7HTVgaqNjl4 #booksky #booktube
Oh hi there, Booktube | I'm back!
YouTube video by I Should Read That (I Should Read That)
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October 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
llmacrae.bsky.social
Sooooo much great advice in this panel!! We all needed our notebooks! 🤣🤣
spotlightindie.bsky.social Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · Oct 5
WATCH NOW: 'Only Rich People Write Books, Right?' discusses the myths and realities of covering the costs of publishing, with budgeting advice for indie authors from @simonkewin.co.uk, @llmacrae.bsky.social and @timhardieauthor.bsky.social #writingcommunity #authorevents youtu.be/TPklgIoevgw
October 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Want the chance to win the complete Dragon Spirits Trilogy??

Details in the quoted post - but be quick! Winner to be announced tomorrow evening!

🔥🔥🔥🔥
spotlightindie.bsky.social Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · Oct 4
It's time for an epic giveaway! To be in with a chance of winning the complete Dragon Spirit's trilogy by LL MacRae, please comment below with your favourite fictional creature companion. The winner will be announced at our Indie Author Summer Party at 9pm on Sunday 5th Oct. #bookgiveaway
October 4, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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spotlightindie.bsky.social
Our big weekend is fast approaching, so today we're celebrating even more incredible indies with part five of our Meet the Speakers series of posts! #writingcommunity #indieauthor #indiebook #authorevent
September 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
llmacrae.bsky.social
We are live now!

Got a question for us?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyn5...
PANEL: There's No Such Thing as Stupid Question LIVE
YouTube video by SpotlightIndie
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October 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM