M H Ayinde 🍉 A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST out NOW!
@mhayinde.bsky.social
She/Her. Blerd. Sunday Times bestselling author of A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST (Orbit UK/ @sagapressbooks.bsky.social) Fiction in @fiyahlitmag.bsky.social & more. Winner: Future Worlds Prize 2021. Rep: @jenniegoloboy.bsky.social
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Here it is! The gorgeous cover of Book 2 of The Invoker Trilogy, A DANCE OF BURNING BLADES
Out 7th April 2026 (UK)
June 9th 2026 (US/Can)
Artwork by Richard Anderson. Cover design by Ben Prior.
Preorders open now!
Out 7th April 2026 (UK)
June 9th 2026 (US/Can)
Artwork by Richard Anderson. Cover design by Ben Prior.
Preorders open now!
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Here it is! The gorgeous cover of Book 2 of The Invoker Trilogy, A DANCE OF BURNING BLADES
Out 7th April 2026 (UK)
June 9th 2026 (US/Can)
Artwork by Richard Anderson. Cover design by Ben Prior.
Preorders open now!
Out 7th April 2026 (UK)
June 9th 2026 (US/Can)
Artwork by Richard Anderson. Cover design by Ben Prior.
Preorders open now!
Accidentally bought myself some lovely books, innit
Featuring books by
@davidgreenwriter.bsky.social
@davewragg.com and Jackson Ford
Featuring books by
@davidgreenwriter.bsky.social
@davewragg.com and Jackson Ford
November 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Accidentally bought myself some lovely books, innit
Featuring books by
@davidgreenwriter.bsky.social
@davewragg.com and Jackson Ford
Featuring books by
@davidgreenwriter.bsky.social
@davewragg.com and Jackson Ford
I loved listening to this discussion about monarchies in fantasy fiction - including why we write them and how they relate to the chosen one trope. Featuring @hollyrace.bsky.social @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social @karisperring.bsky.social Karen Joy Fowler and Aliya Whiteley
November 1, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I loved listening to this discussion about monarchies in fantasy fiction - including why we write them and how they relate to the chosen one trope. Featuring @hollyrace.bsky.social @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social @karisperring.bsky.social Karen Joy Fowler and Aliya Whiteley
Congratulations to all the winners of the British Fantasy Awards! It’s always so uplifting seeing how supportive the @britfantasysoc.bsky.social community is.
And some powerful and important closing thoughts from the legendary @joannechocolat.bsky.social - creativity is an act of resistance. 💪🏾
And some powerful and important closing thoughts from the legendary @joannechocolat.bsky.social - creativity is an act of resistance. 💪🏾
November 1, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Congratulations to all the winners of the British Fantasy Awards! It’s always so uplifting seeing how supportive the @britfantasysoc.bsky.social community is.
And some powerful and important closing thoughts from the legendary @joannechocolat.bsky.social - creativity is an act of resistance. 💪🏾
And some powerful and important closing thoughts from the legendary @joannechocolat.bsky.social - creativity is an act of resistance. 💪🏾
🤣 Can you tell from my expression that I didn’t sleep well, and I that haven’t had my caffeine, and that I had to rush my breakfast?!
Zoomed in photo credit @mikebrooks668.bsky.social
Zoomed in photo credit @mikebrooks668.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
🤣 Can you tell from my expression that I didn’t sleep well, and I that haven’t had my caffeine, and that I had to rush my breakfast?!
Zoomed in photo credit @mikebrooks668.bsky.social
Zoomed in photo credit @mikebrooks668.bsky.social
En route to the World Fantasy Convention in Brighton! I’ll be at the mass signing at 8pm tonight and on the “Spreadsheets & Spells” panel at 10am tomorrow.
And I have three copies of A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST to give to the first three people to shout “Adatali, I call upon you” at me!
And I have three copies of A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST to give to the first three people to shout “Adatali, I call upon you” at me!
October 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
En route to the World Fantasy Convention in Brighton! I’ll be at the mass signing at 8pm tonight and on the “Spreadsheets & Spells” panel at 10am tomorrow.
And I have three copies of A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST to give to the first three people to shout “Adatali, I call upon you” at me!
And I have three copies of A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST to give to the first three people to shout “Adatali, I call upon you” at me!
Middle kid woke me up like this
October 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Middle kid woke me up like this
Pls clap because today I spent 12 hours at Thorpe Park, 80% of it in the pouring rain, with four teenagers using me as a “meat shield” in the scare mazes and if there ever is a zombie apocalypse these kids will have no qualms about sacrificing me, plus aunt flow was in the house kthnxbai
October 29, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Pls clap because today I spent 12 hours at Thorpe Park, 80% of it in the pouring rain, with four teenagers using me as a “meat shield” in the scare mazes and if there ever is a zombie apocalypse these kids will have no qualms about sacrificing me, plus aunt flow was in the house kthnxbai
Possibly the best pic I have ever taken of one of my cats. The outrage! The incredulity!
October 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Possibly the best pic I have ever taken of one of my cats. The outrage! The incredulity!
Happiest of book birthdays to @justmarvewrites.bsky.social with the release of epic fantasy novel FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN! I am so glad this wonderful book, which is steeped in Yoruba culture, exists! And just look at this gorgeous @goldsborobooks.bsky.social special edition! 🤩
October 23, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Happiest of book birthdays to @justmarvewrites.bsky.social with the release of epic fantasy novel FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN! I am so glad this wonderful book, which is steeped in Yoruba culture, exists! And just look at this gorgeous @goldsborobooks.bsky.social special edition! 🤩
Ignore my questionable gele-tying skills and instead appreciate the matching book-and-dress colours. So excited to celebrate FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN by @justmarvewrites.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Ignore my questionable gele-tying skills and instead appreciate the matching book-and-dress colours. So excited to celebrate FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN by @justmarvewrites.bsky.social
A murder has been committed
October 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM
A murder has been committed
The spammers aren’t even putting in the minimum effort any more!
September 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The spammers aren’t even putting in the minimum effort any more!
This Tuesday join me @clclark.bsky.social and Grace Curtis at Waterstones Covent Garden as we celebrate the release of THE SOVEREIGN! Tickets here: www.waterstones.com/events/c-l-c...
September 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This Tuesday join me @clclark.bsky.social and Grace Curtis at Waterstones Covent Garden as we celebrate the release of THE SOVEREIGN! Tickets here: www.waterstones.com/events/c-l-c...
Someone make this movie for me pls
September 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Someone make this movie for me pls
Happy book birthday to @toribovalino.bsky.social with THE SECOND DEATH OF LOCKE. I had a great time getting into knight mode yesterday to celebrate the release of this wonderful book (spaulders?! and sword-themed tights, innit.)
September 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Happy book birthday to @toribovalino.bsky.social with THE SECOND DEATH OF LOCKE. I had a great time getting into knight mode yesterday to celebrate the release of this wonderful book (spaulders?! and sword-themed tights, innit.)
I am wearing Pound Shop reading glasses and they are a revelation! I’ve been wearing glasses since I was 6 and contacts since I was 19 but as is typical for me, last year when the optician said something about my age I said nah, I don’t need varifocals yet. But reader, I do! I can SEE WORDS now!
September 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM
I am wearing Pound Shop reading glasses and they are a revelation! I’ve been wearing glasses since I was 6 and contacts since I was 19 but as is typical for me, last year when the optician said something about my age I said nah, I don’t need varifocals yet. But reader, I do! I can SEE WORDS now!
John Wick-style spin-off vengeance movie starring her pls and thanx.
Hashtag Team Eye Squid Lab Sheep
Hashtag Team Eye Squid Lab Sheep
September 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
John Wick-style spin-off vengeance movie starring her pls and thanx.
Hashtag Team Eye Squid Lab Sheep
Hashtag Team Eye Squid Lab Sheep
The best part of race day
September 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The best part of race day
NOT EVEN CLOSE HA HA HA! But I am giving myself full marks for consistency… I was precisely six seconds slower than last year!
Had to walk the last two hills. It is HOT. Did not enjoy that but it felt so good to cross the finish line. I’ll be back next year to plod round at exactly the same pace!
Had to walk the last two hills. It is HOT. Did not enjoy that but it felt so good to cross the finish line. I’ll be back next year to plod round at exactly the same pace!
September 7, 2025 at 11:36 AM
NOT EVEN CLOSE HA HA HA! But I am giving myself full marks for consistency… I was precisely six seconds slower than last year!
Had to walk the last two hills. It is HOT. Did not enjoy that but it felt so good to cross the finish line. I’ll be back next year to plod round at exactly the same pace!
Had to walk the last two hills. It is HOT. Did not enjoy that but it felt so good to cross the finish line. I’ll be back next year to plod round at exactly the same pace!
Start line time for the Big Half. Let’s see if I can break 2hrs or if 2hrs will break me ha ha ha. See you on the other side!
September 7, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Start line time for the Big Half. Let’s see if I can break 2hrs or if 2hrs will break me ha ha ha. See you on the other side!
If you see this, post a monster
August 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
If you see this, post a monster
They are, and I’m here for it! I also like that there seem to be warring corporations. Looking forward to hopefully learning more about Weyland-Yutani as that company has always been the real villain!
(And I too am from this era of Hojo):
(And I too am from this era of Hojo):
August 20, 2025 at 11:55 AM
They are, and I’m here for it! I also like that there seem to be warring corporations. Looking forward to hopefully learning more about Weyland-Yutani as that company has always been the real villain!
(And I too am from this era of Hojo):
(And I too am from this era of Hojo):
Happy book birthday to @justinleeanderson.com and THE DAMNED KING, Book 3 of The Eidyn Saga! So excited to continue this wonderful series!
August 19, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Happy book birthday to @justinleeanderson.com and THE DAMNED KING, Book 3 of The Eidyn Saga! So excited to continue this wonderful series!
First long run in my new trainers. Never run in Saucony shoes before but I’m enjoying these so far. Hoping they deliver on their promise of good stability + responsiveness.
August 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
First long run in my new trainers. Never run in Saucony shoes before but I’m enjoying these so far. Hoping they deliver on their promise of good stability + responsiveness.