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Dr Natalie Sorrell Charlesworth
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Digital Marketer @solarisbooks.bsky.social, Writer, Artist, SFF Nerd, Genealogist, Lancaster Litfest @litfest.bsky.social Board of Directors, HSD, She/Her, all views my own. Poetry debut FLEET SALVAGE out now!
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Day 4 of meet THE SALT ORACLE characters!

Today, my fav fierce lady, one of the brightest minds on the Bellwether 🌩️Dr Célestine Dubois🌩️

Bold, brilliant, ambitious.
She travelled through the apocalypse to get here.
So will she help tear it down?

geni.us/saltorac
@solarisbooks.bsky.social
Graphic with the title Dr Celestine Dubois, over a dark background of contour & grid lines. The text reads: She is: The senior researcher - Weather forecasting. And Raphaël’s oldest friend. She wants: Auli’s job. She knows: The world is fucked so live for the moment. Her secret: Sleeping with a murderer would be gauche, no? Same title, with a collage of images including: a close up of a black woman's hands, long nails painted dark red, a blackboard covered in maths, a diagram of vintage weather forecasting equipment, a small glass bottle on a chain containing some leaves, a red beach flag in a strong wind, and the wheels and stark shadow of a wheelchair.
October 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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tomgauld.bsky.social
This cartoon and others are now in the art-for-sale section of my website: www.tomgauld.com/art-for-sale
A comic strip in six panels. Drawn in ink on white paperand signed by Tom Gauld in pencil. The panels inerlock like a jigsaw with knobs and sockets. Two stick figures walk right to left through all the panels. Panel 1: Person 1 says "I hear you're working on a new theory." Panel 2 & 3: Person 2 says: "Yes, I'm calling it the jigsaw model. I think it could change our whole View of reality." Panel 4: Person 1 says "When Will you publish?: Panel 5: Person 2 says "But a couple of things are still bothering me." (this piece/panel is a bit squint) Panel 6: This piece is rotated ninety degees and fits to the others very badly. Person 2 is saying "Soon. I feel like I'm really close" A second look at the whole comic shows that the last two panels read in the wrong order because the jigsaw has been put together incorrectly.
October 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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jessgofton.bsky.social
So beyond delighted for @vajra.me! RAKESFALL is an astounding piece of speculative fiction and it's an honour to be a small part of helping it find its UK readers.
solarisbooks.bsky.social Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · Oct 21
We are DELIGHTED that @vajra.me's RAKESFALL is the winner of the 2025 @ursulakleguin.com Prize for Fiction!

Huge congratulations Vajra and to all of the other finalists!

See Vajra's acceptance speech here: https://geni.us/ursulak25
Buy the book: https://geni.us/rakesfall
Against a background of green and pink foliage, white text: "Winner of the Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction 2025!". Below, the cover for RAKESFALL by Vajra Chandrasekera. The white Solaris logo is in the bottom right corner.
October 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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solarisbooks.bsky.social
🚨EBOOK SALE!🚨

We're celebrating LGBTQ+ titles in Solaris' #StillProud eBook sale. Pride month may be over, but we've got brilliant deals for you to help you #ReadQueerAllYear!

Ft @deuceofgears.bsky.social @rebeccafraimow.bsky.social @lavanya.bsky.social & more!

👉 geni.us/Solarissale
Against an rainbow background, white text "Solaris' #Still Proud 0.99 eBook sale! *Website exclusive. DRM free. Ends 23:59 BST 14th July. Titles available will vary by country. The white Solaris logo is to the left and right. Tiled book covers on eReaders: THE SAINT OF BRIGHT DOORS and RAKESFALL by Vajra Chandrasekera THE VENGEANCE by Emma Newman NINEFOX GAMBIT, MOONSTORM and PHOENIX EXTRAVAGANT by Yoon Ha Lee BLACK SUN by Rebecca Roanhorse THE TWO HUNGERS OF PRINCE FIERRE by Darcy Ash THE SPEAR CUTS THROUGH WATER by Simon Jimenez THE DEATH I GAVE HIM and IF FOUND, RETURN TO HELL by Em X. Liu SAINT DEATH'S HERALD by C. S. E. Cooney THE GOBLIN EMPEROR and THE WITNESS FOR THE DEAD by Katherine Addison THE MOUNTAIN CROWN by Karin Lowachee NETHERFORD HALL by Natania Barron LADY EVE'S LAST CON by Rebecca Fraimow SNOWBLOODED by Emma Sterner-Radley INTERSTELLAR MEGACHEF by Lavanya Lakshminarayan THE CHOSEN 12 by James Breakwell A SECOND CHANCE FOR YESTERDAY by R. A. Sinn THE HOUSE OF STYX by Derek Kunsken REDSIGHT by Meredith Mooring BLACK COAST by Mike Brooks KID WOLF AND KRAKEN BOY by Sam J. Miller THE WATER OUTLAWS by S. L. Huang FRONTIER by Grace Curtis THE POMEGRANATE GATE by Ariel Kaplan BANG BANG BODHISATTVA by Aubrey Wood SAVAGE COMPANY by Matt Wallace
July 7, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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solarisbooks.bsky.social
All of our new releases (revealed so far) for June - December 2025!

Ft. new titles from @natania.bsky.social‬ ‪@mkhardywrites.com‬ @aptshadow.bsky.social‬
‪@voidcricket.bsky.social‬ ‪@isabelcanas.bsky.social‬ @rainewilson.bsky.social‬ @shoutoutmapes.bsky.social‬ @samkhorton.bsky.social‬ and more!
June 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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solarisbooks.bsky.social
We've hit 7K followers, so how about a book bundle giveaway to celebrate?!

Open to US, CAN, UK & IE. Follow, like & repost to enter! Closes 9th June.

Feat: @natania.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social‬ @emmanewman.bsky.social‬ @premeemohamed.com‬ & more!

Inc. an early ARC of THE DOOR ON THE SEA!
June 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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solarisbooks.bsky.social
ICYMI our friends over Reactor Magazine revealed the stunning cover for THE DOOR ON THE SEA by Caskey Russell, the first book in a new epic fantasy series, inspired by the folklore of the author's Tlingit culture!

Full reveal bit.ly/44VAnIT
October '25, preorder geni.us/doorsea
May 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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solarisbooks.bsky.social Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · May 29
It's here! Our friends over @reactorsff.bsky.social have an exclusive cover reveal for THE DOOR ON THE SEA by Caskey Russell: the first instalment in a new epic fantasy series inspired by Tlingit culture and folklore!

Learn More: reactormag.com/cover-reveal...

Preorder: geni.us/doorsea
Revealing The Door on the Sea by Caskey Russell - Reactor
The start of a new epic fantasy series based in Tlingit indigenous tradition.
reactormag.com
May 29, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Reposted by Dr Natalie Sorrell Charlesworth
jessgofton.bsky.social
Fancy some excellent poetry? Of course you do!

The excellent @tooshorttoread.bsky.social's equally excellent debut pamphlet, FLEET SALVAGE, is half price over on the @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social website right now: www.brokensleepbooks.com/product-page...
Natalie Sorrell Charlesworth - Fleet Salvage | Broken Sleep Books
Natalie Sorrel Charlesworth’s Fleet Salvage is an irresistible debut pamphlet immersed in history, her poems explore ancient invasions, the first complete census, the lions kept in the Tower of London...
www.brokensleepbooks.com
May 13, 2025 at 10:31 PM
tooshorttoread.bsky.social
We’re a finalist for best publisher!

And very excited about it we are too!
solarisbooks.bsky.social Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · May 11
Congratulations to all of our Locus Finalists!

Solaris is up for Best Publisher, and our authors @vajra.me, @premeemohamed.com, @rebeccafraimow.bsky.social and @deuceofgears.bsky.social are up for Best SciFi, Best Fantasy, Best Debut and Best YA respectively!

Well done to all Locus finalists!
Against a black and gold background, the white Solaris logo above white text "Locus Award Top Ten Finalists" Against an abstract black and blue background, white text reads "Locus Award Top Ten Finalists". Below this, the white Solaris logo and white text "Best Publisher" Against a black background with a scattering of red glitter background, white text reads "Locus Award Top Ten Finalists". Below this, the book covers for RAKESFALL by Vajra Chandrasekera and THE SIEGE OF BURNING GRASS by Premee Mohames. White text below them "Best SciFi Novel" and "Best Fantasy Novel" respectively. The white Solaris logo is in the top left corner. Against a black background with gold stars, white text reads "Locus Award Top Ten Finalists". Below this, the book covers for LADY EVE'S LAST CON by Rebecca Fraimow and MOONSTORM by Yoon Ha Lee. White text below them "Best Debut Novel" and "Best YA Novel" respectively. The white Solaris logo is in the top left corner.
May 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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solarisbooks.bsky.social
🚨COVER REVEAL🚨

Celebrate #aapiheritagemonth with a cover reveal! Feast your eyes upon the fabulous UK cover for THE KILLING SPELL by @shaykauwe.bsky.social: a fresh, exciting urban fantasy novel based on Hawaiian culture and mythology!

Cover by Head Design. March '26. Preorders available soon. 🪐📚
Against a background of pink hibiscus flowers, the book cover for THE KILLING SPELL by Shay Kauwe. The white Solaris logo is in the bottom left corner.
May 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Reposted by Dr Natalie Sorrell Charlesworth
solarisbooks.bsky.social
Happy inaugural #IndiePressDay!

Solaris is a multi award-winning Indie Publisher based in Oxford UK, but we sell books all over the world!

We're a home to Superb SciFi, Fabulous Fantasy, Sensational Spec Fic and Horrific Horror.

Remember, we don't just publish books, we create worlds!
May 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Reposted by Dr Natalie Sorrell Charlesworth
tomgauld.bsky.social
Happy World Book Day!
Title: Possible Early Precursors to World Book Day 1. Boktide, 1000ad A grand tournament of literature, culminating with the king choosing one 800k For 'Ethelred's Book Club' and writing a blurb for the cover. 2. Night of Sacrifice, 800ad By the light of the full moon, offerings of overdue books and tiny sums of money were made at shrines to the savage librarian-god Schussh. 3. Day of Banishment, 600ad The weakest member of the tribe was given writing materials, sent into the wilderness and only allowed to return if they wrote a bestselling book.
March 6, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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litfest.bsky.social
Litfest kicks off this Friday 7/3 at 7pm. We'll launching (online & in person) with our naturalist in residence for 2025, the fabulous @amyjanebeer.bsky.social, Winner of the James Cropper 2023 Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing!

‘A tour de force’ @guyshrubsole.bsky.social

geni.us/Litfest2025
The book cover for THE FLOW: RIVERS, WATER AND WILDNESS by Amy-Jane Beer next to an photo of the author. Below, is the cover for Lancaster Litfest 2025: THE WORLD INTO WORDS, running along the bottom is a skyline made up of notable Lancastrian buildings created from words. The Litfest logo is in the bottom right corner. Black text reads "The World into Words".
March 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
tooshorttoread.bsky.social
It’s always a bit funny seeing my artwork up on the Litfest banners, but a pleasure all the same!
litfest.bsky.social Litfest, Lancaster @litfest.bsky.social · Feb 22
A gloriously blue Litfest banner against a gloriously blue Lancaster sky!

There’s just under a fortnight to go until Litfest 2025 - don’t forget to book your tickets!
geni.us/Litfest2025
The Litfest 2025 banner in the centre of Lancaster
February 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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solarisbooks.bsky.social
Our lucky team went to the #worldpremiere of #mickey17 last week!

Adapted by #bongjoonho from @edashtonwriting.bsky.social's MICKEY7, it stars #robertpattinson & is out in cinemas on 7th March!

Grab the book now
Movie tie in edition geni.us/mickey7ti
Standard edition geni.us/Mickey7
February 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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solarisbooks.bsky.social
Grab this brilliant opportunity to listen to @rainewilson.bsky.social talking folklore, wolves, digital ghosts and so much more, in very excellent company!
litfest.bsky.social Litfest, Lancaster @litfest.bsky.social · Feb 16
On 9/3 at 5:30pm, we'll welcome two fantastic writers of speculative fiction to Lancaster!

Author of WE ARE ALL GHOSTS IN THE FOREST @rainewilson.bsky.social & author of CURDLE CREEK @whyiwrite.bsky.social will join us @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social

In person (£5) or online (£3) geni.us/LF25YBFLW
Author photos of Lorraine Wilson and Yvonne Battle-Felton above the cover art for Litfest 2025.
February 16, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Reposted by Dr Natalie Sorrell Charlesworth
solarisbooks.bsky.social
We're celebrating #valentinesday this month with an 0.99 eBook sale exclusive to our website!

Inc: @natania.bsky.social, @maryrobinettekowal.com, @isabelcanas.bsky.social, @alexdecampi.bsky.social @silviamg.bsky.social & more!

Are you ready to Fall In Love with Solaris? geni.us/Solarissale
Against a background of red hearts, white text reads "Fall in Love with Solaris! 0.99 eBook sale". The white Solaris logo is in the bottom left corner. Black text at the bottom reads "Sale exclusive to our website, ends 23:59 GMT 17/02. Titles available will vary by country. Book covers on eReaders for: THE SPEAR CUTS THROUGH WATER by Simon Jimenez, THE TWO HUNGERS OF PRINCE FIERRE by @darcyashauthor, LADY EVE'S LAST CON by Rebecca Fraimow, SNOWBLOODED by @emmasternerradley, GOTHIKANA by @authorrunyx, NETHERFORD HALL and QUEEN OF FURY by @nataniabarron, HEARTBREAK INCORPORATED by @alexdecampi, THE HACIENDA by VAMPIRES OF EL NORTE by @isabelcanas_ Against a background of red hearts, white text reads "Fall in Love with Solaris! 0.99 eBook sale". The white Solaris logo is in the bottom left corner. Black text at the bottom reads "Sale exclusive to our website, ends 23:59 GMT 17/02. Titles available will vary by country. Book covers on eReaders for: WEAVE THE LIGHTNING and THE STORM'S BETRAYAL by @corryllee, REDSIGHT by @meredithmwrites, PARIS ADRIFT by @catamaroon, SOMEONE IN TIME edited by @jonathanstrahan, KID WOLF AND KRAKEN BOY by @sam.j.miller, A SECOND CHANCE FOR YESTERDAY by R. A. Sinn, THE SPARE MAN by @maryrobinettekowal, SIGNAL TO NOISE by @silviamg.author and THE DIFFICULT LOVES OF MARIA MAKILING by Wayne Santos.
February 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
tooshorttoread.bsky.social
It’s that time of year again! Join us online and in person for the low low price of £3/£5 and a host of fabulous events.
litfest.bsky.social Litfest, Lancaster @litfest.bsky.social · Jan 28
Welcome to Litfest 2025!

Today, we’re delighted to launch the full programme for our 46th Lancaster Literature Festival —‘The World Into Words’. geni.us/Litfest2025

This year there are over 50 ways to get involved inc. activities, co-creation opportunities and workshops!
Against a blue fabric background, a stylised Lancaster skyline with multicoloured notable buildings made our of words including Lancaster Cathedral, Lancaster Castle, Ashton Memorial, the Butterfly House, The Priory, the Queen Victoria Memorial, The Storey Institute and the Maritime Museum. The red Litfest logo is in the top right corner. White text reads "www.litfest.org 46th Lancaster Literature Festival 7-17 March 2025. Black text reads "The World into Words."
January 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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paulisci.bsky.social Paul Fairie @paulisci.bsky.social · Dec 22
2024 Headline of the Year nominee (January)
Britain has seen an alarming rise in poetry sales --The Economist, 15 Jan 2024
December 22, 2024 at 8:23 PM
tooshorttoread.bsky.social
Seeing as a lot of my favourites are already in the thread, let’s go for another Man in Black!
November 17, 2024 at 6:22 PM
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litfest.bsky.social
The National Literacy Trust found that only 35% of 8 to 18-yr-olds read for pleasure.

We want to change that.

Pledge to our Crowdfunder today & help us to bring a free children’s festival to Lancaster!

We're 60% of the way there, can you help us to get closer? geni.us/LLCF25
Against a yellow background, a picture of a girl reading a book and smiling. The red litfest logo is in the top right hand corner. Text on the left reads "Only 35% of 8-18-year-olds read for pleasure. Help us change that.
November 9, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Reposted by Dr Natalie Sorrell Charlesworth
rainewilson.bsky.social
Friends, witches and forest creatures, it is ✨TWO MONTHS✨ until WE ARE ALL GHOSTS IN THE FOREST comes out!!

To celebrate, here's a blurb from the one and only @naomikritzer.bsky.social🤩 and if that maybe entices you, preorder links are here🐈‍⬛🖤👻

geni.us/weallghosts
@solarisbooks.bsky.social
Blurb graphic with the quote 'haunting and atmospheric, with a really excellent ghost cat' from the amazing Naomi Kritzer 🖤
September 7, 2024 at 11:34 AM
tooshorttoread.bsky.social
It's that time of year again! What's on your TBR Mountain for #WyrdAndWonder2024?

tooshorttoread.wordpress.com/2024/05/01/w...

@wyrdandwonder.bsky.social
The Wyrd & Wonder 2024 graphic of a cute black and orange dragon. White text: Wyrd & Wonder, Celebrate the Fantastic, 1-31 May. Black text: Day #1 - Mount TBR. Against a parchment background, black text at the top: Mount TBR, with a black pen drawing of mountains either side. Below, 8 tiled book covers for STARLING HOUSE by Alix E. Harrow, THE SPEAR CUTS THROUGH WATER by Simon Jimenez, A POWER UNBOUND by Freya Marske, THE BONE SEASON: anniversary edition by Samantha Shannon, GORSE by Sam K. Horton, SPIN THE DAWN by Elizabeth Lim, REPUBLIC OF SALT by Ariel Kaplan, THE JASMINE THRONE by Tasha Suri.
May 1, 2024 at 10:51 PM
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Happy Saturday! Time for a giveaway announcement: the lovely folks at @solarisbooks.bsky.social have a finished hardback of Snowblooded by Emma Sterner-Radley up for grabs: featuring assassins, conspiracy, banter, and sapphic romance set in 18th C. Sweden!

See the replies for how to enter -
A square image with blue and white flowery border replicating the book cover of Snowblooded by Emma Sterner-Radley, which is at the centre of the post surrounded by midnight blue background. Writing at the top reads “Solaris Books presents rival assassins with Nordic flare by Emma Sterner-Radley” and writing at the bottom reads “A Wyrd & Wonder Giveaway” both in all-caps white text.
April 27, 2024 at 9:29 AM