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Queen of Grimdark
@annasmithspark.bsky.social
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Author of critically acclaimed grimdark epic fantasy, EMPIRES OF DUST, A WOMAN OF THE SWORD, A SWORD OF BRONZE AND ASHES. A SWORD OF BRONZE AND ASHES out soon. Dyslxic, dyspraxic, ASD, PhD.
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 26d
Out on the 23rd September and available everywhere beautiful books are sold.

#books #fantasy #fantasybooks #epicfantasy #grimdark #grimdarkfantasy #folklore #folkhorror #myth 📖🔥
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 11h
I'm going to be a Guest of Honour at the first ever NornCon in Belfast next May! Alongside @aptshadow.bsky.social no less!
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Norncon sff convention, Belfast @norncon.bsky.social · 13h
It’s official! We decided to have a small convention next 8-9 May.

We have the terrific @annasmithspark.bsky.social and Adrian Tchaikovsky as our guests of honor. You can find out more on our website norncon.org

We’d love it if you could join us! And if you’re at Octocon today say hi to Tommy!
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 1d
My son can recite the Bladerunner tears in rain speech.

My parenting work is complete.
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Phil Norris @philnorris.bsky.social · 1d
Finished listening to this last night. Great addition to the @2000ad.bsky.social library. Written & read by @annasmithspark.bsky.social
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 1d
Oh, thank you!!!
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 1d
Very excited to say that Empires of Dust is being published in Spanish by @ozeditorial.com , with LA CORTE DE LOS CUCHILLOS ROTOS out this autumn.
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Librería Gigamesh @gigamesh.com · 1d
❄️PREVENTA ACTIVA❄️

Una historia de ambición, violencia y belleza escrita por una de las voces más originales del grimdark 💀

🗡️ Consigue ahora "La corte de los cuchillos rotos", de @annasmithspark.bsky.social @ozeditorial.com con todos los extras en nuestra web 👇🏻

gigamesh.com/la-corte-de-...
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 2d
Tickets at: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/butser-liter...
Butser BookFest 2025 — Butser Ancient Farm
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 2d
I'll be giving a workshop @butserancientfarm.co.uk on Sat 18 October as part of #butserbookfest . I'll take people through building a rich, magical, mythic but human world for a fantasy or historical novel or short story.
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Daniel Pérez Castrillón @mangrii.bsky.social · 2d
Por si no seguís la cuenta de @bcnliteratura en IG, AYER han anunciado (en sus stories) unos cuantos NUEVOS invitados al #Festival42BCN como @franceshardinge.bsky.social (💖), @gradyhendrix.bsky.social, @annasmithspark.bsky.social, @amalelmohtar.com y @benaaronovitch.bsky.social🔥
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 6d
Tickets at: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/butser-liter...
Butser BookFest 2025 — Butser Ancient Farm
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 6d
Two weeks' from today, on Sunday 19th October, I'll be @butserancientfarm.co.uk for #butserbookfest , talking about writing fantasy and creating ancient mythic worlds.

#books #fantasy #fantasyfiction #epicfantasy #historicalfiction
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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 7d
Does FANTASY need to be REALISTIC? 🗡️
In Ep. 174, guest @annasmithspark.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly discuss the role of realism in fantasy stories, and specifically battles and fights.

Stream/download/watch Ep. 174:
linktr.ee/SFFAddicts
youtu.be/vYw7VAgkRGE?...
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 7d
Tickets at: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/butser-liter...
Butser BookFest 2025 — Butser Ancient Farm
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 7d
In two weeks' time, on Saturday 18th October, I'll be @butserancientfarm.co.uk for #butserbookfest , giving a workshop on building a magical, fantastical, yet tangibly human world.

#books #fantasy #fantasyfiction #epicfantasy #historicalfiction 📖📖📖
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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 9d
ANALYZING/COPYING existing BATTLES 🛡️
In Ep. 174, guest @annasmithspark.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly talk about the importance of finding inspiration in real and fictional battles.

Stream/download/watch Ep. 174:
linktr.ee/SFFAddicts
youtu.be/vYw7VAgkRGE?...
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 8d
Oh fantastic! Which day?? Be brilliant to meet in person.
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 9d
Tickets are available at:
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/butser-liter...
Butser BookFest 2025 — Butser Ancient Farm
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 9d
I'm going to be @butserancientfarm.co.uk for #butserbookfest on Sat 18 and Sun 19 October. On Sun 19, I'll be talking about writing fantasy and creating ancient worlds - in the house in chapter two of A Sword of Gold and Ruin.
#fantasy #fantasybooks #epicfantasy #folklore #historicalfantasy
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 9d
Tickets are available at:
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/butser-liter...
Butser BookFest 2025 — Butser Ancient Farm
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 9d
I'm going to @butserancientfarm.co.uk for #butserbookfest on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October.On Saturday 18th at 2.30, I'll be giving a workshop on fantasy world building - in a Saxon Mead Hall!

#fantasy #fantasybooks #epicfantasy #folklore #historicalfantasy
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ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer @adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 11d
Ep. 174 of @sffaddictspod.bsky.social is LIVE! Join @annasmithspark.bsky.social, my co-host Greta Kelly and I for our writing masterclass on HOW TO WRITE BATTLE SCENES, exploring battle scenes and combat from all angles.

Stream/download/watch Ep. 174:
linktr.ee/SFFAddicts
youtu.be/vYw7VAgkRGE?si
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sffaddictspod.bsky.social
SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 11d
Ep. 174 is LIVE! Join guest @annasmithspark.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly for their writing masterclass on HOW TO WRITE BATTLE SCENES, exploring battle scenes and combat from all angles.

Stream/download/watch Ep. 174:
linktr.ee/SFFAddicts
youtu.be/vYw7VAgkRGE?...
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 11d
'Just enjoy how the words are used ... A read that is very strongly recommended!'

Simple but wonderful words from @runalongwomble.bsky.social about A SWORD OF GOLD AND RUIN.

www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/9/...
A Sword of Gold and Ruin by Anna Smith Spark — Runalong The Shelves
Publisher – Flame Tree Press Published – Out Now Price – £20 hardback £3.82 ebook The sequel to the masterpiece folk horror high fantasy A Sword of Bronze and Ashes, a lyrical blend of epic m...
www.runalongtheshelves.net
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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 12d
Why are BATTLES so AWESOME? ⚔️
Ep. 174 airs tomorrow, with guest author @annasmithspark.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly discussing why fictional battles are amazing to read and write.

Available Sept. 30 in audio/video:
linktr.ee/SFFAddicts
youtube.com/@FanFiAddict
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ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer @adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 13d
GET READY FOR WAR! The latest @sffaddictspod.bsky.social writing masterclass with @annasmithspark.bsky.social is all about writing battles and fight scenes ⚔️

Check it out when it airs on Sept. 30
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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 13d
NEW MASTERCLASS INCOMING! Ep. 174 airs on Tuesday, with guest @annasmithspark.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly gearing up for a writing masterclass on HOW TO WRITE BATTLE SCENES ⚔️

Available Sept. 30 in audio/video:
linktr.ee/SFFAddicts
youtube.com/@FanFiAddict
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Runalong Womble @runalongwomble.bsky.social · 12d
Finished A Sword of Gold And Ruin by @annasmithspark.bsky.social last night been a delight of a read - mythic fantasy, gorgeous prose and yet at heart also explores the complexity of family. A delight - review to come soon
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