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Chantelle
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So many books, so little time. 📚
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solarisbooks.bsky.social
Out on 24th September: WHILE THE GODS SLEEP, the first book in @ldcolter.com 's PERILOUS GODS trilogy!

When ordinary people find themselves entangled in the games of the gods, they must go to any lengths to survive...

Preorder Book 1 (only £2.99 in eBook!) geni.us/whilegodssl
Against a blue mosaic tiled background. White text at the top reads "The Perilous Gods trilogy", the white Solaris Nova logo is in the middle at the bottom. In between are three book covers for WHILE THE GODS SLEEP, WHEN THE WINDS SING and WHERE THE SHADOWS DWELL by L. D. Colter.
September 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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lonelyboy1977.bsky.social
Can you believe Radiohead’s second album, The Bends, is 30 years old this year? That means I’ve been listening to it regularly for about 28 of those years. 🤓

#Album #AlternativeRock #AltRock #BlastFromThePast #ClassicAlbum #Music #MusicSky #Radiohead #TheBends

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The Bends by Radiohead on Apple Music
Album · 1995 · 12 Songs
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August 31, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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titanbooks.bsky.social
Happy publication day to FRANKENSTEIN'S MONSTER by J. S. Barnes! In this chilling sequel to Frankenstein, a writer finds his rural English life disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious doctor with a legendary past...

Out now! https://tinyurl.com/3kcjyvuh
September 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ passes ‘Man of Steel’ to become the highest-grossing solo Superman film at the domestic box office 💰
July 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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lonelyboy1977.bsky.social
Fellow writers/authors of Bluesky: is there consensus yet on which site or app is the best replacement for the defunct #NanNoWriMo website?

#authorsofbluesky #writerscommunity #writersofbluesky #writingcommunity
July 31, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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empiremagazine.bsky.social
#TheSocialNetwork Part II status update, incoming.

Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White are both in talks to lead Aaron Sorkin's social media exposé sequel, which is set to dig into the findings of WSJ's 2021 Facebook Files.

Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
July 31, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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graphicaudio.bsky.social
NEW RELEASE! Jason Trapp 5: The Apparatus by Jack Slater. https://loom.ly/AR7OMtw. Jason Trapp is about to find that out the hard way. All he wanted was a week off, but the world had other plans. Trapp stumbles onto something he wasn't meant to see.
June 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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lonelyboy1977.bsky.social
To those for whom it matters: I am reliably informed that my #novels THE EXERCISE OF VITAL POWERS and THE APPRENTICE IN THE MASTER’S SHADOW both pass the Bechdel Test with flying colours. Purchase now for confirmation. ➡️ (amzn.to/3S0I5Kd)

#booksky #bechdeltest #fantasy #fantasybooks #fantasyfiction
June 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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lonelyboy1977.bsky.social
It dawned on me earlier today that the film, SEVEN, is 30 years old this year. Where did the time go? 😲

#apple #appletv #bradpitt #cinema #cinemasky #crimefilm #davidfincher #film #filmsky #morganfreeman #movie #moviesky #seven #se7en

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Seven - Apple TV
When retiring police Detective William Somerset (Morgan Freeman) tackles a final case with the aid of newly transferred David Mills (Brad Pitt), they …
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June 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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The James Gunn-helmed Phase 1 of the DC Cinematic Universe is upon us, beginning with Gunn’s upcoming Superman film — and as it turns out, the filmmaker and studio head considers the project to be absolutely crucial to making the Gods and Monsters phase work as an overall storytelling experience.
James Gunn Says Superman 'Very Important' for DCU's Gods and Monsters Phase One, and TV Projects Will Have a 'Previously On' DCU Recap
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June 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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There are a lot of ways to support us here at #Locus, the easiest being watching our YouTube channel or subscribing to our Patreon! We need your help to continue making the magazine, uplifting great SFF work, and hosting events for readers like you! linktr.ee/locusmagazine
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June 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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wtpress.bsky.social
Our congratulations to Juliet McKenna, Roz Clarke, Jo Hall, and everyone with a story in Fight Like A Girl 2. The British Fantasy Award short lists out out: britishfantasysociet...
June 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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lonelyboy1977.bsky.social
Are you tired of romance novels masquerading as #fantasy tales? I’ve got you covered. Purchase both THE EXERCISE OF VITAL POWERS and THE APPRENTICE IN THE MASTER’S SHADOW safe in the knowledge of 100% less exposure to the “romantasy” fad.

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The Exercise Of Vital Powers The Apprentice In The Master’s Shadow
June 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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reactorsff.bsky.social
We're delighted to share an excerpt from @deathbybadger.bsky.social's cozy fantasy retelling of Boccaccio’s Decameron, brimming with plants, sorcery, and elaborate footnotes!

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Read an Excerpt From Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil by Oliver Darkshire - Reactor
A cozy fantasy about self-discovery—as well as fungus, capitalism, and sorcery…
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April 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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fangirlish.bsky.social
After the popularity of the UK and US versions of Ghosts, the series is getting another remake. This time, they're heading to France! See the trailer and learn more HERE: https://fangirlish.me/4iRBCwI
Ghosts is Getting Another Remake After Success of U.K. & U.S. Series
After the popularity of the UK and US versions of Ghosts, the series is getting another remake. Here's what we know.
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April 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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dawbooks.bsky.social
From BookTrib, discover how Emily Yu-Xuan Qin's debut, Aunt Tigress, focuses on mythology and complex female protagonists, emphasizing representation and creativity!
Debut Author Talks About Publishing, Mythology and Monstrous Women | BookTrib.
Emily Yu-Xuan Qin’s debut release, Aunt Tigress, is a snarky urban fantasy perfect for fans of Seanan McGuire, Ilona Andrews and Ben Aaronovitch. Inspired by Chinese and First Nation mythology and…
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March 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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lonelyboy1977.bsky.social
To my astonishment, one of my #books has also been used to train #Facebook’s AI plagiarism “model”, so even those of us at the bottom of the food chain are not spared from #tech billionaire avarice. 🙄

#DoTheWriteThing #MakeItFair #MetaBookThieves
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The Unbelievable Scale of AI’s Pirated-Books Problem
Meta pirated millions of books to train its AI. Search through them here.
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April 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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lonelyboy1977.bsky.social
#FunFact: I despise corporate controlled social media. It’s one of the worst things to happen to humanity, and I resent being obliged to use it. But there is hope. You can help me nuke all my accounts at the end of 2025 by subscribing to my mailing list today. 👍

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March 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social
The signed books I'm giving away on my Patreon this month!
March 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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solarisbooks.bsky.social
Out this month! Stellar scifi & fabulous fantasy!

THE SERPENT CALLED MERCY @roannelau.bsky.social geni.us/serpentmercy
BEAST by Jade Linwood geni.us/chbeast
THE MARTIAN CONTINGENCY @maryrobinettekowal.com geni.us/lamarcon
THE TOMB OF DAGONS @pennyvixen.bsky.social geni.us/tombofdragons
White text at the top "March Releases", below 2 3D books for THE SERPENT CALLED MERCY by Roanne Lau and BEAST by Jade Linwood. White text underneath each book respectively "27/03" and "25/03". The white Solaris logo is at the bottom in the middle. The background is split between abstract red and blue on the left and a pile of gold coins on the right. White text at the top "March Releases", below 2 3D books for THE MARTIAN CONTINGENCY by Mary Robinette Kowal and THE TOMB OF DRAGONS by Katherine Addison. White text underneath each book respectively "27/03" and "13/03". The white Solaris logo is at the bottom in the middle. The background is split between a black abstract design with red and blue on the left and on the right purple smoke.
March 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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lonelyboy1977.bsky.social
Discover the best kept secrets in #fantasy when you buy THE EXERCISE OF VITAL POWERS and THE APPRENTICE IN THE MASTER’S SHADOW. Available in #ebook and #paperback from all the usual outlets. #Booksky

Book 1: (books2read.com/u/mKKReV)
Book 2: (books2read.com/u/47rAWR)
January 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM