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Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · 1d

Circle of Shadow, my dark academia and gothic historical fantasy about a young woman who embarks on a dangerous investigation into an occult mystery is out now with Hodderscape.

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Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · 2d

I had such a fun time speaking at this! All things folklore and folk horror! And met some great people 🔥

Greta Colombani (she/her) @gretacolombani.bsky.social · 2d

Had a blast last night chatting with @rjbarker.bsky.social, @davidmbarnett.bsky.social, and @mlinton.bsky.social about folklore, headless horses, children-kicking spirits, and humans being the scariest. Go read their brilliant novels and stay tuned for other fab @britfantasysoc.bsky.social events 💫

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Greta Colombani (she/her) @gretacolombani.bsky.social · 2d

Had a blast last night chatting with @rjbarker.bsky.social, @davidmbarnett.bsky.social, and @mlinton.bsky.social about folklore, headless horses, children-kicking spirits, and humans being the scariest. Go read their brilliant novels and stay tuned for other fab @britfantasysoc.bsky.social events 💫

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Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Sep 8

Excited to be speaking at this event and in such great company tinyurl.com/fosup

Crossing the Veil - Supernatural and Folklore in Fantasy: Marisa Linton, RJ Barker and David Barnett in conversation with Alexandra Beaumont | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones

Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Crossing the Veil - Supernatural and Folklore in Fantasy: Marisa Linton, RJ Barker and...

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Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thrilled to be talking on this panel about the supernatural and folklore in fantasy. And in such great company 🔥

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Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Jul 28

My historical fantasy novel, Circle of Shadows will be published in October 2025. It’s currently available to preorder with a 25 percent discount with Waterstones.
A young woman becomes an occult detective in Edwardian Britain. Think Sherlock Holmes with a supernatural vibe

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Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Jul 10

Thrilled to see this!

Sarah Brooks @sarahbrooks.bsky.social · Jul 10

Just finished a proof of this and loved it! It's a fantastic mix of golden age crime and supernatural mystery, with brilliantly atmospheric settings and a great heroine. Out in Oct from @hodderscape.bsky.social!

Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Jun 20

This is the cover reveal for my new novel.
Circle of Shadows.
An occult detective in Edwardian England investigates an ancient and deadly mystery.

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Sarah Brooks @sarahbrooks.bsky.social · Jul 10

Just finished a proof of this and loved it! It's a fantastic mix of golden age crime and supernatural mystery, with brilliantly atmospheric settings and a great heroine. Out in Oct from @hodderscape.bsky.social!

Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Jun 20

This is the cover reveal for my new novel.
Circle of Shadows.
An occult detective in Edwardian England investigates an ancient and deadly mystery.

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Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Jun 26

I spoke about this in my book, Choosing Terror in 2013

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Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Jun 20

This is the cover reveal for my new novel.
Circle of Shadows.
An occult detective in Edwardian England investigates an ancient and deadly mystery.

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Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Jun 3

For anyone who wants to know more about my books and forthcoming books - both fiction and history - along with my historical consultancy, you can see more on my website: marisalinton.com

Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · May 16

The Binding Spell, my prize-winning Young Adult fantasy is published now. It’s available in bookshops and online.

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Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Apr 18

The Binding Spell - three weeks to publication. It can be preordered anywhere. Witches, ghosts, an archaeological dig, and a creeping mystery.

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Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Mar 31

Placard carried at the protests in Sakarya, Turkey..
The text on it says: “The Prosecutor We Need”.

Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Mar 18

If you like folk horror, witchcraft and a burning romance, The Binding Spell is out on 8 May, and is available to preorder now.

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Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Mar 11

Long ago I had an idea for a dark fairy tale with a modern edge. The story haunted me. Now, many years, many words, and one life-changing competition later, here it is -
The Binding Spell.

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Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Mar 11

Thanks!

Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Mar 10

So excited to see first copies of The Binding Spell going out! I haven’t actually seen a physical copy. So doesn’t quite feel real to me yet. Mine got lost in the post 😳But @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social are sending me another one.

Steve Blackman @steveblackman.bsky.social · Mar 10

Excellent book post today! Thank you, @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social for sending me this gorgeous copy of The Binding Spell by Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social. Full of dark academia, folk horror and the supernatural, you say? Count me in!

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Steve Blackman @steveblackman.bsky.social · Mar 10

Excellent book post today! Thank you, @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social for sending me this gorgeous copy of The Binding Spell by Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social. Full of dark academia, folk horror and the supernatural, you say? Count me in!

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Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Feb 28

In this profile I talk about my forthcoming books and the tradition of fantasy writing that's inspired me,

British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · Feb 21

Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they filled out). Today we hit the south coast and meet @mlinton.bsky.social in Brighton. She'll be releasing no less than two novels this year!

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On a black background with flourishes of red lines and dots are the words: Meet the BFS members! Marisa Linton. Marisa is pictured: she is an older white woman with brown hair, wearing gold earrings and standing in a garden.

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Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Feb 26

Hackneyed and ill-informed treatment of Robespierre. Not great on slavery or gender either. Though I wasn’t sure how much all that was the author, and how much the reviewer

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Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Feb 21

Delighted to be a member of the British Fantasy Society

British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · Feb 21

Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they filled out). Today we hit the south coast and meet @mlinton.bsky.social in Brighton. She'll be releasing no less than two novels this year!

britishfantasysociety.org/meet-marisa-...

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · Feb 21

Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they filled out). Today we hit the south coast and meet @mlinton.bsky.social in Brighton. She'll be releasing no less than two novels this year!

britishfantasysociety.org/meet-marisa-...

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Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Feb 6

This looks such a fun read. Many congratulations!

Jill Johnson @writerjilljohnson.bsky.social · Jan 23

For my very first post on here, I want to shout that there’s only one week until Hell’s Bells comes out in paperback 30/01/2025. Did you know that one of the best ways to support an author is to preorder? You can do that right now here: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1785...
Thank you 😊🙏🏼😊

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Greenpeace UK @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social · Jan 30

BREAKING: We’ve WON a historic case against the Rosebank & Jackdaw oil & gas fields. 🎉

👏 NO NEW OIL AND GAS! 📣

This is GAME-CHANGING.

And it’s ONLY been possible thanks to YEARS of fighting by THOUSANDS of climate campaigners! Power to the people. ✊

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Jill Johnson @writerjilljohnson.bsky.social · Jan 23

For my very first post on here, I want to shout that there’s only one week until Hell’s Bells comes out in paperback 30/01/2025. Did you know that one of the best ways to support an author is to preorder? You can do that right now here: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1785...
Thank you 😊🙏🏼😊

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Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Jan 20

Great to see Frances Hardinge on this list

Frances Hardinge @franceshardinge.bsky.social · Jan 20

THE LIE TREE is included in @Independent's list of the 30 best books for children! I'm staggered and flattered to see my book listed with so many wonderful classics.
www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...

The 30 best children’s books of all time

The classics you may already know, and the hidden gems that deserve more attention – as chosen by Philip Womack

www.independent.co.uk

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Frances Hardinge @franceshardinge.bsky.social · Jan 20

THE LIE TREE is included in @Independent's list of the 30 best books for children! I'm staggered and flattered to see my book listed with so many wonderful classics.
www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...

The 30 best children’s books of all time

The classics you may already know, and the hidden gems that deserve more attention – as chosen by Philip Womack

www.independent.co.uk

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Marisa Linton @mlinton.bsky.social · Dec 11

This looks beautiful! Congratulations Sanam and Sara. A great achievement!

Mara S. Akram @writesmara.bsky.social · Dec 10

Very excited that the full version of The Eye of the Ocean is coming out this week!This kickstarter campaign has been a labor of love with my co-author Sara Lilley and talented designer Lorenzo Gaggiotti (Stockholm17).✨📚 🌊 www.stockholm17.com/blogs/the-ey...
#stockholm17 #theeyeoftheocean

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Mara S. Akram @writesmara.bsky.social · Dec 10

Very excited that the full version of The Eye of the Ocean is coming out this week!This kickstarter campaign has been a labor of love with my co-author Sara Lilley and talented designer Lorenzo Gaggiotti (Stockholm17).✨📚 🌊 www.stockholm17.com/blogs/the-ey...
#stockholm17 #theeyeoftheocean

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