Alex McNab-Lundbäck
@mcnab-lundback.bsky.social
Published MG Fantasy Author & Poet | Lover of musicals, trail runs, & a strong fika ☕ | Communications Coach
Author of Ellie & Ninja Cat (Book 2 June 2025), The Weavekeepers series (2025 Releases), and The Bone Whisperer (2026–)
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Author of Ellie & Ninja Cat (Book 2 June 2025), The Weavekeepers series (2025 Releases), and The Bone Whisperer (2026–)
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The Clockwork Labyrinth (An Ellie & Ninja Cat Adventure) by Alex McNab-Lundbäck - Review Copy | BookSirens
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Reminder: Pre the October 30 release, I’m still accepting ARC readers for my latest MG Fantasy, The Clockwork Labyrinth.
Download below:
tinyurl.com/yc52w8ch
#arc #arcreaders #booksky #writersky #mgfantasy
Download below:
tinyurl.com/yc52w8ch
#arc #arcreaders #booksky #writersky #mgfantasy
Best start to the month!!!
Just two days after release and 70 copies sold and woke up to being told I’m an #amazonbestseller!!
That’s better already 2/3 of my life’s time sales after a year of Book 1!
Maybe there’s something in this Author lark! Thanks all for the support! 🙏
#booksky
Just two days after release and 70 copies sold and woke up to being told I’m an #amazonbestseller!!
That’s better already 2/3 of my life’s time sales after a year of Book 1!
Maybe there’s something in this Author lark! Thanks all for the support! 🙏
#booksky
November 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Best start to the month!!!
Just two days after release and 70 copies sold and woke up to being told I’m an #amazonbestseller!!
That’s better already 2/3 of my life’s time sales after a year of Book 1!
Maybe there’s something in this Author lark! Thanks all for the support! 🙏
#booksky
Just two days after release and 70 copies sold and woke up to being told I’m an #amazonbestseller!!
That’s better already 2/3 of my life’s time sales after a year of Book 1!
Maybe there’s something in this Author lark! Thanks all for the support! 🙏
#booksky
It’s out! Launch day is here!!!
The Clockwork Labyrinth is out in the world.
Seeing readers discover Ellie and Ninja Cat’s next adventure will make every hour worth it!
Thanks to everyone who’s joined me on this journey!
#TheClockworkLabyrinth #EllieAndNinjaCat #AuthorLife #NewRelease
The Clockwork Labyrinth is out in the world.
Seeing readers discover Ellie and Ninja Cat’s next adventure will make every hour worth it!
Thanks to everyone who’s joined me on this journey!
#TheClockworkLabyrinth #EllieAndNinjaCat #AuthorLife #NewRelease
October 30, 2025 at 10:13 PM
It’s out! Launch day is here!!!
The Clockwork Labyrinth is out in the world.
Seeing readers discover Ellie and Ninja Cat’s next adventure will make every hour worth it!
Thanks to everyone who’s joined me on this journey!
#TheClockworkLabyrinth #EllieAndNinjaCat #AuthorLife #NewRelease
The Clockwork Labyrinth is out in the world.
Seeing readers discover Ellie and Ninja Cat’s next adventure will make every hour worth it!
Thanks to everyone who’s joined me on this journey!
#TheClockworkLabyrinth #EllieAndNinjaCat #AuthorLife #NewRelease
T-25 hours! - The gears are turning, the maze is almost open! 😬
The Clockwork Labyrinth launches in a little over a day!…and I can’t wait for you to step inside!
Available wherever you buy your books from 30 Oct. (Pre-order open!)
#TheClockworkLabyrinth #Countdown #writersky #booksky #mglit
The Clockwork Labyrinth launches in a little over a day!…and I can’t wait for you to step inside!
Available wherever you buy your books from 30 Oct. (Pre-order open!)
#TheClockworkLabyrinth #Countdown #writersky #booksky #mglit
October 28, 2025 at 9:58 PM
T-25 hours! - The gears are turning, the maze is almost open! 😬
The Clockwork Labyrinth launches in a little over a day!…and I can’t wait for you to step inside!
Available wherever you buy your books from 30 Oct. (Pre-order open!)
#TheClockworkLabyrinth #Countdown #writersky #booksky #mglit
The Clockwork Labyrinth launches in a little over a day!…and I can’t wait for you to step inside!
Available wherever you buy your books from 30 Oct. (Pre-order open!)
#TheClockworkLabyrinth #Countdown #writersky #booksky #mglit
Reminder: Pre the October 30 release, I’m still accepting ARC readers for my latest MG Fantasy, The Clockwork Labyrinth.
Download below:
tinyurl.com/yc52w8ch
#arc #arcreaders #booksky #writersky #mgfantasy
Download below:
tinyurl.com/yc52w8ch
#arc #arcreaders #booksky #writersky #mgfantasy
The Clockwork Labyrinth (An Ellie & Ninja Cat Adventure) by Alex McNab-Lundbäck - Review Copy | BookSirens
Join the review team for The Clockwork Labyrinth. Read it for free before the rest of the world does. Share your honest review. Discover hundreds of other books in your favorite genres.
tinyurl.com
September 5, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Reminder: Pre the October 30 release, I’m still accepting ARC readers for my latest MG Fantasy, The Clockwork Labyrinth.
Download below:
tinyurl.com/yc52w8ch
#arc #arcreaders #booksky #writersky #mgfantasy
Download below:
tinyurl.com/yc52w8ch
#arc #arcreaders #booksky #writersky #mgfantasy
The reality of being a published author sets in when you have an interview as one!
Was great chatting to @authorinterviews.bsky.social about how I became a MG Fantasy author, & the journey towards my latest book, Clockwork Labyrinth (out Oct 30).
Read full interview here: tinyurl.com/3mnu7ebk
Was great chatting to @authorinterviews.bsky.social about how I became a MG Fantasy author, & the journey towards my latest book, Clockwork Labyrinth (out Oct 30).
Read full interview here: tinyurl.com/3mnu7ebk
The Adventures of Ellie & Ninja Cat by Alex McNab-Lundbäck | Interview | Author Interviews
Write before you’re ready
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September 5, 2025 at 4:53 AM
The reality of being a published author sets in when you have an interview as one!
Was great chatting to @authorinterviews.bsky.social about how I became a MG Fantasy author, & the journey towards my latest book, Clockwork Labyrinth (out Oct 30).
Read full interview here: tinyurl.com/3mnu7ebk
Was great chatting to @authorinterviews.bsky.social about how I became a MG Fantasy author, & the journey towards my latest book, Clockwork Labyrinth (out Oct 30).
Read full interview here: tinyurl.com/3mnu7ebk
Does anyone know of / can recommend anyone who makes good ‘book trailers’? Seen some really good ones on IG, but maybe they’ve been made by Publishers…
Comment on this thread if anyone knows of good Book Content Creators who might be able to help!
#booksky #authorsky #booktrailers
Comment on this thread if anyone knows of good Book Content Creators who might be able to help!
#booksky #authorsky #booktrailers
September 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Does anyone know of / can recommend anyone who makes good ‘book trailers’? Seen some really good ones on IG, but maybe they’ve been made by Publishers…
Comment on this thread if anyone knows of good Book Content Creators who might be able to help!
#booksky #authorsky #booktrailers
Comment on this thread if anyone knows of good Book Content Creators who might be able to help!
#booksky #authorsky #booktrailers
That’s it! The Final Final draft of ‘Clockwork Labyrinth’ is finished, edited, proofed and typeset! It’s locked in!
Tomorrow it gets sent off for Author Proof.
(I’m still accepting ARC reviewer applications- link in pinned post).
Release date: Oct 30th.
#booksky #fantasy #mgfiction #writersky
Tomorrow it gets sent off for Author Proof.
(I’m still accepting ARC reviewer applications- link in pinned post).
Release date: Oct 30th.
#booksky #fantasy #mgfiction #writersky
August 20, 2025 at 9:05 PM
That’s it! The Final Final draft of ‘Clockwork Labyrinth’ is finished, edited, proofed and typeset! It’s locked in!
Tomorrow it gets sent off for Author Proof.
(I’m still accepting ARC reviewer applications- link in pinned post).
Release date: Oct 30th.
#booksky #fantasy #mgfiction #writersky
Tomorrow it gets sent off for Author Proof.
(I’m still accepting ARC reviewer applications- link in pinned post).
Release date: Oct 30th.
#booksky #fantasy #mgfiction #writersky
Just randomly checked my Junk Mail folder….
Read two emails…first one telling me I’d been #shortlisted for a writing comp I entered….
Then a second telling me I didn’t win!
Rollercoaster of emotions in the space of 4 minutes!
#writersky #booksky #fiction #literaryaward #author
Read two emails…first one telling me I’d been #shortlisted for a writing comp I entered….
Then a second telling me I didn’t win!
Rollercoaster of emotions in the space of 4 minutes!
#writersky #booksky #fiction #literaryaward #author
August 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Just randomly checked my Junk Mail folder….
Read two emails…first one telling me I’d been #shortlisted for a writing comp I entered….
Then a second telling me I didn’t win!
Rollercoaster of emotions in the space of 4 minutes!
#writersky #booksky #fiction #literaryaward #author
Read two emails…first one telling me I’d been #shortlisted for a writing comp I entered….
Then a second telling me I didn’t win!
Rollercoaster of emotions in the space of 4 minutes!
#writersky #booksky #fiction #literaryaward #author
Oh and to add…
It’s insane that I’ve hit almost 1,000 followers on here!
Thank you to each and every one of you!
I realise maybe only 1% of you read my book(s)…but even that is amazing! So thank you!!
#grateful #writersky #booksky #followers #author
It’s insane that I’ve hit almost 1,000 followers on here!
Thank you to each and every one of you!
I realise maybe only 1% of you read my book(s)…but even that is amazing! So thank you!!
#grateful #writersky #booksky #followers #author
August 12, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Oh and to add…
It’s insane that I’ve hit almost 1,000 followers on here!
Thank you to each and every one of you!
I realise maybe only 1% of you read my book(s)…but even that is amazing! So thank you!!
#grateful #writersky #booksky #followers #author
It’s insane that I’ve hit almost 1,000 followers on here!
Thank you to each and every one of you!
I realise maybe only 1% of you read my book(s)…but even that is amazing! So thank you!!
#grateful #writersky #booksky #followers #author
Maybe I’ve already said…but I took some time offline due to going through some personal issues.
But now I’m declaring myself BACK!
& starting with exciting news on release of my 2nd Book… Clockwork Labyrinth!
Release date: Oct 30th!
Comment or DM if you want to be an ARC reader!!
#booksky
But now I’m declaring myself BACK!
& starting with exciting news on release of my 2nd Book… Clockwork Labyrinth!
Release date: Oct 30th!
Comment or DM if you want to be an ARC reader!!
#booksky
August 12, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Maybe I’ve already said…but I took some time offline due to going through some personal issues.
But now I’m declaring myself BACK!
& starting with exciting news on release of my 2nd Book… Clockwork Labyrinth!
Release date: Oct 30th!
Comment or DM if you want to be an ARC reader!!
#booksky
But now I’m declaring myself BACK!
& starting with exciting news on release of my 2nd Book… Clockwork Labyrinth!
Release date: Oct 30th!
Comment or DM if you want to be an ARC reader!!
#booksky
Morning. I’ve been quiet on this here due to personal life…
But, I started this acct to promote my writing, & my monthly KDP alert just reminded me to be grateful that even 7 mths on, people (ok, only 5-10ish p/m) are still buying ‘Ellie & Ninja Cat Book 1’!
Book 2 launches soon! Watch this space!
But, I started this acct to promote my writing, & my monthly KDP alert just reminded me to be grateful that even 7 mths on, people (ok, only 5-10ish p/m) are still buying ‘Ellie & Ninja Cat Book 1’!
Book 2 launches soon! Watch this space!
July 22, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Morning. I’ve been quiet on this here due to personal life…
But, I started this acct to promote my writing, & my monthly KDP alert just reminded me to be grateful that even 7 mths on, people (ok, only 5-10ish p/m) are still buying ‘Ellie & Ninja Cat Book 1’!
Book 2 launches soon! Watch this space!
But, I started this acct to promote my writing, & my monthly KDP alert just reminded me to be grateful that even 7 mths on, people (ok, only 5-10ish p/m) are still buying ‘Ellie & Ninja Cat Book 1’!
Book 2 launches soon! Watch this space!
I doubt anyone has missed me - but just to say ‘I’m back’ (on BSky). I’ve been absent for a bit due to travel, work outside of fiction writing, & going through a divorce….
But…you can now expect me to be back posting & engaging more frequently from now on!
#writersky #writesky #imback #awol
But…you can now expect me to be back posting & engaging more frequently from now on!
#writersky #writesky #imback #awol
But.you
June 11, 2025 at 11:05 AM
I doubt anyone has missed me - but just to say ‘I’m back’ (on BSky). I’ve been absent for a bit due to travel, work outside of fiction writing, & going through a divorce….
But…you can now expect me to be back posting & engaging more frequently from now on!
#writersky #writesky #imback #awol
But…you can now expect me to be back posting & engaging more frequently from now on!
#writersky #writesky #imback #awol
I’ve decided - removing a Tick from your ear is (so far) the most awkward and thus painful place I’ve had to remove a tick from!
#trailrunning #trailrun #summer #countrylife
#trailrunning #trailrun #summer #countrylife
June 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM
I’ve decided - removing a Tick from your ear is (so far) the most awkward and thus painful place I’ve had to remove a tick from!
#trailrunning #trailrun #summer #countrylife
#trailrunning #trailrun #summer #countrylife
Getting my KDP reports each month is always a surprise - but a lovely one! So heart warming to know people are still buying my book! (another 30 people in May!)
Looking forward to the imminent release of Book 2: Clockwork Labyrinth!
#booksky #writingcommunity #newrelease #indiepublisher
Looking forward to the imminent release of Book 2: Clockwork Labyrinth!
#booksky #writingcommunity #newrelease #indiepublisher
May 20, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Getting my KDP reports each month is always a surprise - but a lovely one! So heart warming to know people are still buying my book! (another 30 people in May!)
Looking forward to the imminent release of Book 2: Clockwork Labyrinth!
#booksky #writingcommunity #newrelease #indiepublisher
Looking forward to the imminent release of Book 2: Clockwork Labyrinth!
#booksky #writingcommunity #newrelease #indiepublisher
Tomorrow is going to be a good day…. new car day!
My first foray into the world of #ev ownership!
#newcardelivery #electricvehicle #mgmarvelr #mg
My first foray into the world of #ev ownership!
#newcardelivery #electricvehicle #mgmarvelr #mg
May 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Tomorrow is going to be a good day…. new car day!
My first foray into the world of #ev ownership!
#newcardelivery #electricvehicle #mgmarvelr #mg
My first foray into the world of #ev ownership!
#newcardelivery #electricvehicle #mgmarvelr #mg
I’m sure lots of people will disagree or have viewpoints on the actual impact… but to me it’s fitting that I chose to swap my 2.5l Diesel for an #EV yesterday on #earthday
Can’t wait to take delivery and join the EV Revolution…
#electricvehicle #earthday2025 #mg #divorcedistraction
Can’t wait to take delivery and join the EV Revolution…
#electricvehicle #earthday2025 #mg #divorcedistraction
April 23, 2025 at 7:27 AM
I’m sure lots of people will disagree or have viewpoints on the actual impact… but to me it’s fitting that I chose to swap my 2.5l Diesel for an #EV yesterday on #earthday
Can’t wait to take delivery and join the EV Revolution…
#electricvehicle #earthday2025 #mg #divorcedistraction
Can’t wait to take delivery and join the EV Revolution…
#electricvehicle #earthday2025 #mg #divorcedistraction
Just taken a test drive of the #mgmarvelr - I think this could be my new car!
I’ll soon be making my foray into EV ownership! Scary…but inevitable!
Now just to decide between the AWD or RWD version…. 🤔
#ev #electricvehicle #gogreen
I’ll soon be making my foray into EV ownership! Scary…but inevitable!
Now just to decide between the AWD or RWD version…. 🤔
#ev #electricvehicle #gogreen
April 22, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Just taken a test drive of the #mgmarvelr - I think this could be my new car!
I’ll soon be making my foray into EV ownership! Scary…but inevitable!
Now just to decide between the AWD or RWD version…. 🤔
#ev #electricvehicle #gogreen
I’ll soon be making my foray into EV ownership! Scary…but inevitable!
Now just to decide between the AWD or RWD version…. 🤔
#ev #electricvehicle #gogreen
Got my first KDP Royalties summary yesterday…my first EVER…
Only just checked it though…
Approx €100 from sales of my book!
Ok, ok… I know it’s hardly ‘a living’ - but I’m humbled & proud to know that so many have bought and enjoyed my book!
#booksky #writesky #writingcommunity #kidlit
Only just checked it though…
Approx €100 from sales of my book!
Ok, ok… I know it’s hardly ‘a living’ - but I’m humbled & proud to know that so many have bought and enjoyed my book!
#booksky #writesky #writingcommunity #kidlit
April 21, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Got my first KDP Royalties summary yesterday…my first EVER…
Only just checked it though…
Approx €100 from sales of my book!
Ok, ok… I know it’s hardly ‘a living’ - but I’m humbled & proud to know that so many have bought and enjoyed my book!
#booksky #writesky #writingcommunity #kidlit
Only just checked it though…
Approx €100 from sales of my book!
Ok, ok… I know it’s hardly ‘a living’ - but I’m humbled & proud to know that so many have bought and enjoyed my book!
#booksky #writesky #writingcommunity #kidlit
Hej…Can the Bsky folk help me decide? Looking to buy a new car…narrowed it down to 2:
1. #Ford Kuga Hybrid (ST Line X)
2. #MG Marvel #EV.
Never had an EV so 2. would be a big change for me but I’m tempted…especially as I’d get free charging for first year…
Thoughts?
#ev #hybrid #carchoice
1. #Ford Kuga Hybrid (ST Line X)
2. #MG Marvel #EV.
Never had an EV so 2. would be a big change for me but I’m tempted…especially as I’d get free charging for first year…
Thoughts?
#ev #hybrid #carchoice
April 21, 2025 at 6:10 AM
‘Honestly, I’m doing ok..really!’ (opens fridge)
In six words or fewer, write a story about this photo.
#sixwordstory #WritingCommmunity #writing #prompt
#sixwordstory #WritingCommmunity #writing #prompt
April 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
‘Honestly, I’m doing ok..really!’ (opens fridge)
Hypothetical 🙋🏻♂️: If going through a divorce, does one:
A) Immerse oneself in his latest YA fantasy WIP and get this bad boy finished!
B) Go all in on Social Media ranting about anything & everything.
C) Wollow in self pity & drink my way through my stash of fine scotch & gin.
D) All of above!
A) Immerse oneself in his latest YA fantasy WIP and get this bad boy finished!
B) Go all in on Social Media ranting about anything & everything.
C) Wollow in self pity & drink my way through my stash of fine scotch & gin.
D) All of above!
April 14, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Hypothetical 🙋🏻♂️: If going through a divorce, does one:
A) Immerse oneself in his latest YA fantasy WIP and get this bad boy finished!
B) Go all in on Social Media ranting about anything & everything.
C) Wollow in self pity & drink my way through my stash of fine scotch & gin.
D) All of above!
A) Immerse oneself in his latest YA fantasy WIP and get this bad boy finished!
B) Go all in on Social Media ranting about anything & everything.
C) Wollow in self pity & drink my way through my stash of fine scotch & gin.
D) All of above!
Not getting my hopes up too much about tomorrows #revpit results…but can’t wait to see all the responses nonetheless.
I’ve not been too ‘on top’ of #10queries #revpitteasers as I’d have liked due to navigating some personal sadness these last few days…
But best of luck to everyone tomorrow!
I’ve not been too ‘on top’ of #10queries #revpitteasers as I’d have liked due to navigating some personal sadness these last few days…
But best of luck to everyone tomorrow!
April 13, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Not getting my hopes up too much about tomorrows #revpit results…but can’t wait to see all the responses nonetheless.
I’ve not been too ‘on top’ of #10queries #revpitteasers as I’d have liked due to navigating some personal sadness these last few days…
But best of luck to everyone tomorrow!
I’ve not been too ‘on top’ of #10queries #revpitteasers as I’d have liked due to navigating some personal sadness these last few days…
But best of luck to everyone tomorrow!
Big day today! Just finishing a second coffee before I head to the studio to record the audiobook of Ellie & Ninja Cat, Book 1!
More info on release date in the coming days…
#audiobook #narration #booksky #writersky #writingcommunity
More info on release date in the coming days…
#audiobook #narration #booksky #writersky #writingcommunity
April 7, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Big day today! Just finishing a second coffee before I head to the studio to record the audiobook of Ellie & Ninja Cat, Book 1!
More info on release date in the coming days…
#audiobook #narration #booksky #writersky #writingcommunity
More info on release date in the coming days…
#audiobook #narration #booksky #writersky #writingcommunity
Like Stranger Things, but British, weirdly polite, and trapped inside a cursed pocket watch from your nan’s attic.
Also features a cat, a labyrinth, and a slow-building existential crisis in the shape of a child.
#ChaosPit #PitchChaos #BadBookPitches #KidLit #WritingCommunity #AmQuerying
Also features a cat, a labyrinth, and a slow-building existential crisis in the shape of a child.
#ChaosPit #PitchChaos #BadBookPitches #KidLit #WritingCommunity #AmQuerying
April 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Like Stranger Things, but British, weirdly polite, and trapped inside a cursed pocket watch from your nan’s attic.
Also features a cat, a labyrinth, and a slow-building existential crisis in the shape of a child.
#ChaosPit #PitchChaos #BadBookPitches #KidLit #WritingCommunity #AmQuerying
Also features a cat, a labyrinth, and a slow-building existential crisis in the shape of a child.
#ChaosPit #PitchChaos #BadBookPitches #KidLit #WritingCommunity #AmQuerying
So it’s like Narnia, but make it IKEA….
You go in for one thing and come out six hours later with an existential crisis, a glowing compass and a creepy boy who says he ‘remembers you’…
The Clockwork Labyrinth.
#ChaosPit #PitchChaos #BadBookPitches #MGFantasy #KidLit #WritingCommunity
You go in for one thing and come out six hours later with an existential crisis, a glowing compass and a creepy boy who says he ‘remembers you’…
The Clockwork Labyrinth.
#ChaosPit #PitchChaos #BadBookPitches #MGFantasy #KidLit #WritingCommunity
April 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
So it’s like Narnia, but make it IKEA….
You go in for one thing and come out six hours later with an existential crisis, a glowing compass and a creepy boy who says he ‘remembers you’…
The Clockwork Labyrinth.
#ChaosPit #PitchChaos #BadBookPitches #MGFantasy #KidLit #WritingCommunity
You go in for one thing and come out six hours later with an existential crisis, a glowing compass and a creepy boy who says he ‘remembers you’…
The Clockwork Labyrinth.
#ChaosPit #PitchChaos #BadBookPitches #MGFantasy #KidLit #WritingCommunity