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Max Shepherd
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Author (SF/F). Beagle wrangling, plant-pushing shrub monger. Occasional historian. https://maxshepherd.blog/
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If you are a self-published / indie SFFH writer or reviewer, I have exciting news. We’ve just soft launched our new site, BookMatch, a matchmaking site for reviewers and books. We’re currently recruiting reviewers to our community. Want to be part of it? Come sign up! bookmatch.co.uk
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January 4, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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Whaaat I'm in! #spfbo

Looking forward to some read-alongs. I'll be checking out as many books as I can and pitching recommendations here as the contest goes on 🙏

www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCRZ788...
The Blade Unchained
The Blade Unchained - Kindle edition by Shepherd, Max. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Blade Unchained.
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January 4, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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Worked my socks off getting this ready for January 3rd (hopefully in time for #SPFBO)

It's a thundering ruddy epic. You'll love it. I promise.

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The Blade Unchained
The Blade Unchained eBook : Shepherd, Max: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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December 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Electric Blood - Max Shepherd - Pen Pinery

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A quick read: 5 irreverent sci-fi tales. A concrete example of why you shouldn't eat too much cheddar before bedtime. Proud of these :)
Electric Blood by Max Shepherd - Free ARCs at Pen Pinery
On the planet Quandary, life is born in the spark of electricity. Will Hap Stillion's friendship with a tractor, and a unique kinship with home appliances be enough to save his son? Will he make a dea...
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October 17, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Stone the crows. Some of my favourite writing in here... Can't wait to get it released.

#books
October 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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I usually (back in the days of that other site) like to post a cover and a smidgen of love for books I've enjoyed. Well, I'm 2 chapters in, and whilst that might seem premature, this is RIGHT up my proverbial alley.

#amreading #reading #fantasy #books #godeater
August 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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#murderbot is my new best friend
July 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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I'm the MOST excited about botanical line drawings for chapter headings. Flowers and leaves, oh my. And yes, I'll be posting them here.

#writinggoals #amwriting #writingcommunity #books
July 16, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Biggest liriodendron I've ever seen. SO buff. No doubt whatsoever it finds a way onto the page at some point. #amwriting
July 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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It seems I've been shouting into the wrong void ...

Hello again, everyone!
July 8, 2025 at 7:21 PM