Shona Kinsella
banner
shonak.bsky.social
Shona Kinsella
@shonak.bsky.social
Scottish fantasy and horror author. Chair of the British Fantasy Society. Avid Reader. Vaguely gothic. She/her www.shonakinsella.com
As should I… 😂

Convincing you to read my novel with the first sentence. Share yours if you want
November 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Crunchy on the outside, still a little doughy on the inside, I’m serving them with butter and honey and they are really tasty
November 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
And we have two cooked rounds of bannock!
November 11, 2025 at 11:32 AM
I’m cooking them in a frying pan, which is the closest thing I’ve got to a traditional bannock stane. You can also do them in the oven
November 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Okay, we have two bread-like lumps of dough. Let’s see what happens next…
November 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
To celebrate publication day, I’m having a go at making bannocks. Wish me luck!
November 11, 2025 at 9:31 AM
I would love it if you could join me at one my upcoming events to celebrate the release of Daughters of Nicnevin

Waterstones events here: www.waterstones.com/events/searc...

The Highland Bookshop tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/daughters-...
November 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Available for pre-order now: www.flametreepublishing.com/daughters-of...
October 27, 2025 at 9:22 AM
8yo approves of my book haul
October 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Happy publication day to this warm hug of a book by @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social
If you enjoy cosy fantasy or have ever longed to find where you belong, then run to buy this mybook.to/magicmapsand...
October 24, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Came across this fine individual last night. 8yo was thrilled. 12yo was gutted that they missed it
October 23, 2025 at 8:49 AM
The 12yo made some art for my book launch 😭
October 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Available for pre-order now: www.flametreepublishing.com/daughters-of...
October 22, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Caught raindrops hanging from grass like delicate glass beads
October 22, 2025 at 7:39 AM
One week tomorrow I'll be getting on a train and heading for Brighton! This is what I'll be up to while I'm there. Outwith these times, you'll likely find me at the BFS table in the Dealers Hall or in the bar!
October 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I still can’t believe how beautiful it is! @nickwells451.bsky.social @broci.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Book post!!!
October 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Available for pre-order now: www.flametreepublishing.com/daughters-of...
October 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Found in my local library! A signed, limited edition copy of Saturation Point @aptshadow.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Daughters of Nicnevin, available for pre-order now: www.flametreepublishing.com/daughters-of...
October 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Fountain pen enthusiasts! I have a pen that was gifted to me which I can’t seem to encourage to write well. No matter what ink I put in it, it doesn’t seem to come through the nib properly. I am new to fountain pens, so I’m wondering if I’m doing something wrong. Any ideas?
October 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Hanging out online with @britfantasysoc.bsky.social at Something Monstrous today!
October 4, 2025 at 1:05 PM
October 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
An autumn collection
October 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Available for pre-order now: www.flametreepublishing.com/daughters-of...
September 30, 2025 at 8:54 AM