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Paul G. Zareith
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Dark sci-fi/fantasy writer/reader/reviewer. Interested in grimdark themes, Lovecraftian monsters, dystopic escapades and morally gray characters.

Currently working on Revenge of the Wraith Paladin & Nightwyrms' Resurgence series.

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Paul G. Zareith @paulgzareith.ink · Feb 18
📣Out now: The Grandmaster's Infatuation (The Nightwyrms' Resurgence - Book II)

#SciFi #CosmicHorror #grimdark #darkacademia #cyberpunk #booksky
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Every once in a while, reality ends up being more interesting than the strangest of fiction plots.
November 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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SPECTER by Christer Lende

"The pace and the flow of the book are handled with great care and mastery by Christer, to the point that I devoured the 500+ pages of it in less than 2 days."

Read @andresstein.bsky.social full review
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SPECTER by Christer Lende
Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein ★★★★½ Prometheus (the Titan from Myth) is smiling right now. He gave humanity the fire of knowledge, and was shackled and condemned to suffer for eternity, havi…
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November 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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I have a cover!

Thanks to @queensbookasylum.com for helping out with showing it off. :D
November 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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One of those things that sound like the beginning of a scifi horror or a grand conspiracy, but turns out to be far less interesting.

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November 23, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Big Oil is using native advertising to "disguise their ads in news outlets" and promote "controversial technologies like carbon capture as climate solutions, portray fossil fuel companies as climate-friendly, or misrepresent their role in the energy transition" finds author @commscholar.bsky.social.
These ads are poisoning trust in media
‘Native advertising' allows fossil fuel companies to disguise their ads in news outlets. A new book argues the practice undermines journalistic credibility.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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Here we go! ✨

THE WINDS OF WAR is on sale for ONLY A DOLLAR!

This is the last time this year and for quite some time that it'll be discounted, so make sure to grab a copy. And if you know anyone who likes epic fantasy, let them know, too!

Reposts very appreciated! 🔁

// #Writing #Booksky
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November 22, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Another #SFINCS review from me today, this one for Dave Lawson's The Pawns of Havoc. I had fun with this one, a morally ambiguous sword and sorcery tale with a touch of light romance:

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💙🪐📚 #SFF #indiebooks
SFINCS Review: The Pawns of Havoc by Dave Lawson
“The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”) is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the talent and creativity present in the indie community. W...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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A Dragon of the Veil by @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social

"This is a sweeping, epic, gritty and heartwrenching story, which I found myself to be fully immersed in..."

Check out Vivian's full review
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A Dragon Of The Veil By Nick Snape
Reviewed by Vivian Cicero I have eagerly wanted to read this recently completed trilogy by Nick Snape, and am kicking myself for not starting it sooner!  He really has a gift for setting the tone o…
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November 21, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.

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CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
Audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence link Mohammed bin Salman to killing that Saudis say was conducted by rogue elements.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Happy release day. Enjoyed this book.
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Today we’re celebrating the release of The Dead Man by @patricksamphire.bsky.social, a prequel to Shadow of a Dead God that introduces us to the character of Mennik Thorn for the first time! The entire series is worth checking out:

www.readindiefantasy.com/a-spotlight-...
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November 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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The Dead Man, my Mennik Thorn novella, is published tomorrow in ebook and paperback!

Thank you to Paul for this great review: paulgzareith.ink/book-reviews/the-dead-man-by-patrick-samphire/

Pre-order the book here: books2read.com/thedeadman
Promo image showing the cover of The Dead Man, A Mennik Thorn Prequel Novella, by Patrick Samphire. Image includes the text: “As a long-time fan of the Dresden Files, the mage-for-hire narrative was what initially drew me into the series. And while I have thoroughly enjoyed both - Mennik Thorn offers a fresh, distinctively unique experience. Go pre-order the book now. You won’t regret it.” - Paul G. Zareith Out November 28, 2025.
November 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Wrap up your weekend with a free #Dystopic #SciFi short story.

Orphans of the Midnight Star

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November 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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We've got an interview with @wctracy.bsky.social of Space Wizard Press as he is raising funds as part of @the-book-bazaar.com crowdfund campaign! Learn more about Space Wizard and the collection of books they're raising money for:

www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
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November 16, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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In today's newsletter:
🍄 A new anthology
🏷️ eBook sales (Nov 15–17)
📚 Paperback sales (Nov 27–Dec1)
⭐️ Indie book reviews & news

This is the best way to stay updated on my books, so don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already!

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A graphic for Adam's November 2026 newsletter, available now. In it: Uncover THE BOOK OF SPORES anthology, COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS pre-orders, DIGITAL EXTREMITIES & ANIMUS PARADOX eBook sales, and the review / indie news roundup.
November 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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New book review: Gallant by V.E. Schwab. A gothic YA fantasy by an incredibly talented author.

A couple of reviews have been pending due to a wrist injury. Hoping to catch up on the backlog over the next few weeks.

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#BookSky #YAFantasy #GothicFantasy
Gallant | Book Review by Paul G. Zareith
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November 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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It's A Month of Rain & Reads, and it's Kai Zeal Day!

Today, @kaizeal.aquakatpublishing.com celebrates the release of Riyati Ripple, and you can win a copy of Riyati Rebirth in today's #AMoRaR giveaway.

To top it off, we have an interview: www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...

#BookSky
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November 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Great initiative by Kagi 👏

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Introducing SlopStop: Community-driven AI slop detection in Kagi Search Your collective defense against AI-generated spam and content farms
November 14, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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We've got a SECOND interview today! As part of @the-book-bazaar.com crowdfund launch, we've been interviewing some of the authors about their campaign. Here is our first with Geetha Krishnan AKA @ormakal.bsky.social, author of the Jaya! series:

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November 13, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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It's a Month of Rain & Reads, and we do take a little time for reading ourselves, too.

Today, we have a review of The Drowned Heir, by @authorizedmusings.bsky.social, which is also a contender in the SFINCS novella competition.

www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-book-...

#BookSky #AMoRaR #SFINCS
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November 9, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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We're kicking off the weekend with a spotlight for Memories of Sorcery and Sand by @authorjmac.bsky.social, a standalone portal fantasy with an intriguing character-driven plot where everyone has secrets or tell lies, or both!

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November 8, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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It's Friday afternoon in A Month of Rain & Reads, and after a foggy morning, it's time for an interview.

This time, we hear from author and game creator Dave Dobson (@davedobson.bsky.social) about the challenges of writing bios.

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#AMoRaR #BookSky
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November 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Book Review: Blood of Hercules – Jasmine Mas
Homeless and alone for many years, foster children Alexis and her brother have struggled to survive in a Titan-infested world. Her only hope is to excel on the test all nineteen year olds must take…
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November 7, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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We're starting the day with a fantastic guest post by @angelaboord.bsky.social on the subject of how reading books can help with author burn out, and why we should be reading more:

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#AMoRaR
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November 6, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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There's still some time left (about three hours) to take part in this challenge for a chance to win a copy of Kill Me Quick.

You're of course welcome to continue suggesting books after that, but the giveaway is only open for a limited time.
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A Month of Rain & Reads
Daily Challenge 4: Be Gay! - Share a book with a gay protagonist and tell us what makes it awesome.

The prize for today's challenge is a copy of Kill Me Quick, by @josiejaffrey.bsky.social

Reply or repost with your answer to enter, and remember to include the tag #AMoRaR
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November 5, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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November 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM