Susanne Schmidt
@sharkiatwrites.bsky.social
Horror/Fantasy Author. BBNYA 2024 finalist. SFINCS 1 semi-finalist.
Dabbler in Digital Art. Grower of Pumpkins. Creator of the Spooky Thread / Spooky Spotlight.
Website: https://susanneschmidt.me
Links: https://linktr.ee/susanneschmidtauthor
Dabbler in Digital Art. Grower of Pumpkins. Creator of the Spooky Thread / Spooky Spotlight.
Website: https://susanneschmidt.me
Links: https://linktr.ee/susanneschmidtauthor
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Did you know I write a horror series called the Order of the Strawberry Circle? Think Coraline, but set in a small town in Germany with monsters out of local folklore.
It's wide and filled with my weird illustrations. I highly recommend starting with Bad Grains (the Halloween one!).
Links 🔽
It's wide and filled with my weird illustrations. I highly recommend starting with Bad Grains (the Halloween one!).
Links 🔽
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Found family lovers, here's the bundle you were waiting for!!
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#booksky #foundfamilybooks
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Not All Family is Blood by Niranjan and 18 others
Not All Family is Blood: 25 items for $20.00
itch.io
November 19, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Found family lovers, here's the bundle you were waiting for!!
#booksky #foundfamilybooks
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#booksky #foundfamilybooks
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Do you love found families? Friendships? Relationships that trascend the bond of blood?
Grab this itch-io bundle or gift it to your own found family or friends who have stood by you through thick and thin!
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Grab this itch-io bundle or gift it to your own found family or friends who have stood by you through thick and thin!
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Not All Family is Blood by Niranjan and 18 others
Not All Family is Blood: 25 items for $20.00
itch.io
November 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I received an email from "Cologne Book Club" today, inviting me to feature Rotten Roots at the "Berlin Book Club". These AI scammers are operating like three kids in a trenchcoat now.
November 18, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I received an email from "Cologne Book Club" today, inviting me to feature Rotten Roots at the "Berlin Book Club". These AI scammers are operating like three kids in a trenchcoat now.
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It's A Month of Rain & Reads, and to start this week off, we have an interview with book reviewer and fantasy enthusiast @turkeycleverness.bsky.social
We wish you all a great day and a pleasant week to come.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
We wish you all a great day and a pleasant week to come.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
November 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
It's A Month of Rain & Reads, and to start this week off, we have an interview with book reviewer and fantasy enthusiast @turkeycleverness.bsky.social
We wish you all a great day and a pleasant week to come.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
We wish you all a great day and a pleasant week to come.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
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As the holiday season approaches, here's a reminder that you can get my books nearly everywhere ebooks are sold.
The best place to buy is direct from me. You can put in a request to your local library too!
#booksky #queersky 💙📚 🌈🚀💫 📚🌎 📢📚 🩷🧙♂️⚔️ 🪐📚 🩸
The best place to buy is direct from me. You can put in a request to your local library too!
#booksky #queersky 💙📚 🌈🚀💫 📚🌎 📢📚 🩷🧙♂️⚔️ 🪐📚 🩸
Books - Niranjan's Books
SHOP PAYHIP KO-FI ITCH-IO OTHER RETAILERS (NIRANJAN) OTHER RETAILERS (GEETHA KRISHNAN) OTHER RETAILERS (RARI RAJESH) Blade of Castrial (The Echelon Prequel) by Niranjan Blade Broken (The Echelon 1)…
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November 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM
So I've just come back from a month in Japan and if it's alright, I'm going to share some of my favorite moments, thoughts, and impressions in the coming weeks.
Don't worry, it's not going to be "the weather was nice" - it mostly wasn't - not even when we left Europe (as you can see below).
Don't worry, it's not going to be "the weather was nice" - it mostly wasn't - not even when we left Europe (as you can see below).
November 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
So I've just come back from a month in Japan and if it's alright, I'm going to share some of my favorite moments, thoughts, and impressions in the coming weeks.
Don't worry, it's not going to be "the weather was nice" - it mostly wasn't - not even when we left Europe (as you can see below).
Don't worry, it's not going to be "the weather was nice" - it mostly wasn't - not even when we left Europe (as you can see below).
📢New bundle alert:
Not All Family is Blood features books with found family/friendships.
In my cozy horror Bad Grains, main character Jo has to team up with the world's most annoying boy, aka her older brother's BFF to save said brother from an ancient folklore monster.
itch.io/b/3334/not-a...
Not All Family is Blood features books with found family/friendships.
In my cozy horror Bad Grains, main character Jo has to team up with the world's most annoying boy, aka her older brother's BFF to save said brother from an ancient folklore monster.
itch.io/b/3334/not-a...
Not All Family is Blood by Niranjan and 18 others
Not All Family is Blood: 25 items for $20.00
itch.io
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
📢New bundle alert:
Not All Family is Blood features books with found family/friendships.
In my cozy horror Bad Grains, main character Jo has to team up with the world's most annoying boy, aka her older brother's BFF to save said brother from an ancient folklore monster.
itch.io/b/3334/not-a...
Not All Family is Blood features books with found family/friendships.
In my cozy horror Bad Grains, main character Jo has to team up with the world's most annoying boy, aka her older brother's BFF to save said brother from an ancient folklore monster.
itch.io/b/3334/not-a...
Reposted by Susanne Schmidt
It's A Month of Rain & Reads and we wish you a quiet morning.
In today's Guest Post we hear from Sarah Chorn and Ken Scholes who talk about their experiences with Complex PTSD and how it affected their lives and creativity.
www.readindiefantasy.com/complex-ptsd...
#AMoRaR #BookSky #CPTSD
In today's Guest Post we hear from Sarah Chorn and Ken Scholes who talk about their experiences with Complex PTSD and how it affected their lives and creativity.
www.readindiefantasy.com/complex-ptsd...
#AMoRaR #BookSky #CPTSD
November 16, 2025 at 7:20 AM
It's A Month of Rain & Reads and we wish you a quiet morning.
In today's Guest Post we hear from Sarah Chorn and Ken Scholes who talk about their experiences with Complex PTSD and how it affected their lives and creativity.
www.readindiefantasy.com/complex-ptsd...
#AMoRaR #BookSky #CPTSD
In today's Guest Post we hear from Sarah Chorn and Ken Scholes who talk about their experiences with Complex PTSD and how it affected their lives and creativity.
www.readindiefantasy.com/complex-ptsd...
#AMoRaR #BookSky #CPTSD
There's only 20 hours left to stick it to the man! Get this bundle to support indie authors and delve into a collection of stories that oppose authoritarianism in all its flavors.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:22 AM
There's only 20 hours left to stick it to the man! Get this bundle to support indie authors and delve into a collection of stories that oppose authoritarianism in all its flavors.
itch.io/b/3348/burn-...
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itch.io/b/3348/burn-...
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Bummed out by the happenings this year? You're not alone and this is the bundle for you: itch.io/b/3348/burn-...
My contribution to this bundle is What May Rise from the Ashes, a story about an elderly librarian whose beloved library is about to shut out the general public. She won't be having that.
My contribution to this bundle is What May Rise from the Ashes, a story about an elderly librarian whose beloved library is about to shut out the general public. She won't be having that.
November 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Bummed out by the happenings this year? You're not alone and this is the bundle for you: itch.io/b/3348/burn-...
My contribution to this bundle is What May Rise from the Ashes, a story about an elderly librarian whose beloved library is about to shut out the general public. She won't be having that.
My contribution to this bundle is What May Rise from the Ashes, a story about an elderly librarian whose beloved library is about to shut out the general public. She won't be having that.
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There will always be tales of rising up against tyranny.
For those seeking such stories, here's an itch bundle just for you. Seventeen ebooks, both fantasy and science fiction, all featuring the flames of rebellion.
The bundle ends after the 16th, so check it out!
itch.io/b/3348/burn-...
For those seeking such stories, here's an itch bundle just for you. Seventeen ebooks, both fantasy and science fiction, all featuring the flames of rebellion.
The bundle ends after the 16th, so check it out!
itch.io/b/3348/burn-...
November 13, 2025 at 6:50 AM
There will always be tales of rising up against tyranny.
For those seeking such stories, here's an itch bundle just for you. Seventeen ebooks, both fantasy and science fiction, all featuring the flames of rebellion.
The bundle ends after the 16th, so check it out!
itch.io/b/3348/burn-...
For those seeking such stories, here's an itch bundle just for you. Seventeen ebooks, both fantasy and science fiction, all featuring the flames of rebellion.
The bundle ends after the 16th, so check it out!
itch.io/b/3348/burn-...
Have you had a look at the Continue the Adventure bundle yet? It's still available, but only for 9 more hours!
itch.io/b/3359/conti...
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Continue the Adventure by Niranjan and 19 others
Continue the Adventure: 20 items for $19.00
itch.io
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Have you had a look at the Continue the Adventure bundle yet? It's still available, but only for 9 more hours!
itch.io/b/3359/conti...
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itch.io/b/3359/conti...
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When I applied to a local (German) author union, they looked up my website and said they could read my excerpts and short stories in German on there and would I like to apply with one of those. I looked it up and was horrified what Google Translate was apparently automatically doing to my stories.
Amazon has launched a new AI-driven translation service, Kindle Translate, for Kindle Direct Publishing authors 👇 #BookSky
Amazon launches AI translation service for indie authors
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November 8, 2025 at 1:50 AM
When I applied to a local (German) author union, they looked up my website and said they could read my excerpts and short stories in German on there and would I like to apply with one of those. I looked it up and was horrified what Google Translate was apparently automatically doing to my stories.
Reposted by Susanne Schmidt
Some really great reads in this bundle, whether or not you’ve read their prequels.
This bundle of second in series books is the perfect blend of adventure and magic! Grab it today!
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🌈🚀💫 📚🌎 #writingcommunity 📢📚 🩷🧙♂️⚔️ 🪐📚 #booksky #Books #readingcommunity #bookcommunity #readers #bookish #readersofbluesky #booksonbluesky #booklovers
itch.io/b/3359/conti...
Continue the Adventure by Niranjan and 19 others
Continue the Adventure: 20 items for $19.00
itch.io
November 6, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Some really great reads in this bundle, whether or not you’ve read their prequels.
We had a first in series bundle, yes, but what about a second in series bundle?
Continue the adventure:
itch.io/b/3359/conti...
💙📚📦
Continue the adventure:
itch.io/b/3359/conti...
💙📚📦
Continue the Adventure by Niranjan and 19 others
Continue the Adventure: 20 items for $19.00
itch.io
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 AM
We had a first in series bundle, yes, but what about a second in series bundle?
Continue the adventure:
itch.io/b/3359/conti...
💙📚📦
Continue the adventure:
itch.io/b/3359/conti...
💙📚📦
Reposted by Susanne Schmidt
The November list of Self Published Fantasy is now live!
I can't lie, one of the covers really snagged my attention this month. Can you guess which?
robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...
I can't lie, one of the covers really snagged my attention this month. Can you guess which?
robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...
Self Published Fantasy Releases – November 2025
Visit the post for more.
robjhayes.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The November list of Self Published Fantasy is now live!
I can't lie, one of the covers really snagged my attention this month. Can you guess which?
robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...
I can't lie, one of the covers really snagged my attention this month. Can you guess which?
robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...
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Today we're hosting a recommendation of Hidden Indie SFF Gems, including underrated fantasy and sci-fi, written by @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-recom...
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-recom...
November 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Today we're hosting a recommendation of Hidden Indie SFF Gems, including underrated fantasy and sci-fi, written by @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-recom...
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-recom...
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I'm running an end-of-year fantasy bundle for indie books! If you have a fantasy book on itch-io, you can sign up below:
forms.gle/45t5y5NVCP...
📦📚 #BookSky
forms.gle/45t5y5NVCP...
📦📚 #BookSky
November 4, 2025 at 9:06 AM
I'm running an end-of-year fantasy bundle for indie books! If you have a fantasy book on itch-io, you can sign up below:
forms.gle/45t5y5NVCP...
📦📚 #BookSky
forms.gle/45t5y5NVCP...
📦📚 #BookSky
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It's a Month of Rain and Reads, and it's time for our second interview.
Today, we have @benschenkman.bsky.social, author of contemporary fantasy series The Devil You Know, and more recently, Let Sleeping Gods Lie.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
Today, we have @benschenkman.bsky.social, author of contemporary fantasy series The Devil You Know, and more recently, Let Sleeping Gods Lie.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
November 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
It's a Month of Rain and Reads, and it's time for our second interview.
Today, we have @benschenkman.bsky.social, author of contemporary fantasy series The Devil You Know, and more recently, Let Sleeping Gods Lie.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
Today, we have @benschenkman.bsky.social, author of contemporary fantasy series The Devil You Know, and more recently, Let Sleeping Gods Lie.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
Reposted by Susanne Schmidt
For everyone who loves indie fantasy, science fiction, and horror, November is a month discover, talk, and connect with fellow indie lovers :D
💙📚 #booksky
💙📚 #booksky
A Month of Rain and Reads is here!
This is our first month-long event celebrating indie and self-published SFF! This month we'll be posting reviews, author interviews, guest posts, spotlights, and our Daily Challenge with daily giveaways!
Find out more: www.readindiefantasy.com/welcome-to-a...
This is our first month-long event celebrating indie and self-published SFF! This month we'll be posting reviews, author interviews, guest posts, spotlights, and our Daily Challenge with daily giveaways!
Find out more: www.readindiefantasy.com/welcome-to-a...
November 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
For everyone who loves indie fantasy, science fiction, and horror, November is a month discover, talk, and connect with fellow indie lovers :D
💙📚 #booksky
💙📚 #booksky
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Only 13 hours left!
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itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
November 1, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Only 13 hours left!
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
The Halloween Flash Sale is live for 12 more hours, so if you haven't gotten your fill of witches, ghosts, and evil gods yet, this is absolutely your last change to snag 28 spooky books for $9.99.
Don't miss out. Get it now.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
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Don't miss out. Get it now.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
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November 1, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The Halloween Flash Sale is live for 12 more hours, so if you haven't gotten your fill of witches, ghosts, and evil gods yet, this is absolutely your last change to snag 28 spooky books for $9.99.
Don't miss out. Get it now.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
📦 📚 💙 🩸 📚 💀
Don't miss out. Get it now.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
📦 📚 💙 🩸 📚 💀
Happy Halloween, #horror fans!
This week's #SpookySpotlight features art by @shadowmyths.com and stories by @shadowmyths.com, @vincentlore.bsky.social, and @nsfordwriter.bsky.social
Got artwork or a story of your own that fits the theme? Share it below!
#artshare #bookshare
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This week's #SpookySpotlight features art by @shadowmyths.com and stories by @shadowmyths.com, @vincentlore.bsky.social, and @nsfordwriter.bsky.social
Got artwork or a story of your own that fits the theme? Share it below!
#artshare #bookshare
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November 1, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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I've got a book in this bundle that I almost never put on sale due to its dark/triggering subject matter...so if that's your thing, go grab the Spooky Bundle at itch before it's too late! 🎃📚📦
36 hours remaining on the Halloween Flash sale.
28 spooky books could be yours for just $9.99.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
28 spooky books could be yours for just $9.99.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
October 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I've got a book in this bundle that I almost never put on sale due to its dark/triggering subject matter...so if that's your thing, go grab the Spooky Bundle at itch before it's too late! 🎃📚📦
Uh oh, what's that? The sound of time running through your hands! Halloween doesn't have to be over yet. Make it last all year with the Happy Halloween Flash Sale bundle.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
But hurry, it's only available for 24 more hours!
💙 📚 📦 💀 📚 🩸
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
But hurry, it's only available for 24 more hours!
💙 📚 📦 💀 📚 🩸
October 31, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Uh oh, what's that? The sound of time running through your hands! Halloween doesn't have to be over yet. Make it last all year with the Happy Halloween Flash Sale bundle.
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
But hurry, it's only available for 24 more hours!
💙 📚 📦 💀 📚 🩸
itch.io/b/3311/hallo...
But hurry, it's only available for 24 more hours!
💙 📚 📦 💀 📚 🩸