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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · 2d

The artichokes were excellent! :)

Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · 26d

New story time! Eventually there will be an actual new novel, but in the meantime: here's a side novella in the Greenwing & Dart series about the lady Olive ... and a dragon! Available at my website, Amazon, and coming to other online bookstores too

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Olive and the Dragon (EBOOK)

In the Woods Noirell, there are dragons. Olive is the daughter of the Woods. She knew what waited at the end of her path long before she set foot on it ...

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · Aug 31

There was a book I read many years ago called "The Ancient Solitary Reign" which was, if I recall correctly, more or less this ...

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · Aug 10

The dog days of August, or something of that ilk

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · Jul 15

It was moving the 137 boxes of books I already own that did it, though I don't expect that too last for too long

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · Jul 15

I've been very good in July so far

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · May 29

These Anemone coronaria are not supposed to be hardy here, but I'm not complaining

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · May 29

I am intermittent here on Bluesky but I will be announcing things as they come up. You can also subscribe to my newsletter or join the fan Discord (where I announce things first) via www.victoriagoddard.ca/pages/cool-s... (Linking to it I see I need to update the audiobook FAQ! I'll get on that)

FAQ and Fun Stuff for Victoria Goddard's Novels

Answers to questions about Victoria Goddard's books and practicalities.

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · May 27

Yes! Both The Hands of the Emperor and At the Feet of the Sun are currently under contract with Tantor. No release dates yet but I will be keeping people informed as things progress!

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · May 16

This is 50% off the ebook, 25% off the print bundle today and tomorrow! It's part of the Cozy the Day Away fantasy book sale if you fancy browsing a very wide range of books under that umbrella term.

cozyfantasysale.promisepress.org/all-the-books/

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · May 1

There's always more work to do, but I am so glad my stories resonate. Thanks, Clint @schnekloth.bsky.social, for this beautiful meditation.

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Spreadsheets and Resurrection: The Pastoral Politics of Hope

An Easter meditation on Victoria Goddard's character Cliopher Mdang

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · Apr 28

Anyone been thinking to themselves, *I'd like to try the Nine Worlds books but I don't know where to start*? Well, I've put together a Series Starter bundle! Contains three firsts-in-series and a bonus standalone about elves (and a discount!).

www.victoriagoddard.ca/products/0a-...

0A. Nine Worlds Starter Set (EBOOK BUNDLE)

Not sure where to start? Try this bundle of three series starters for the Nine Worlds

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · Apr 28

Fellow Canadians! Please don't forget to vote today!

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · Apr 18

Spring! Three colours of Iris reticulata with some chionodoxa and puschkinia in the background

Glass with spring flowers (irises and chionodoxa) on a table with potted houseplants in the background

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · Apr 15

The first properly warm day this spring ... 12ºC and glorious sunlight. Still waiting on the piping plovers but the herons, ospreys, gannets, and cormorants are back

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · Mar 18

Some cozy vibes on a damp and rather dank day

Grey cat with white paws curled up on blankets

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · Feb 27

Unusually cuddly moment between two of my dogs. I reckon it's the sunbeam

Two dogs laying close to each other in a sunbeam

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · Feb 18

Not, perhaps, the *most* ideal beach day, but fresh air (however frigid) is generally a good thing

Black dog on ice on the beach in the winter

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · Jan 19

Haven't mentioned my new story yet! BALANCING STONE is a side story to Greenwing & Dart. It takes place after PLUM DUFF and contains a few unavoidable spoilers to earlier events, but otherwise stands mostly alone. Also available on Amazon etc. if you prefer :)
www.victoriagoddard.ca/products/bal...

Balancing Stone (EBOOK)

Hope Stornaway was looking forward to a quiet Winterturn. But even sidestepping the chaos that follows Jemis around, Hope can get into situations all on her own ...

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · Dec 29

I'm participating in the Cozy the Day Away Sale today--STARGAZY PIE (Greenwing & Dart #1) is on sale today, December 29th, for $0.99 (as an ebook. Print is 25% off)! The rest of Greenwing & Dart will be on sale for 25% off for the next week!

cozyfantasysale.promisepress.org/all-the-books/

All The Books: December 29, 2024

The following listings are for the December 2024 sale. (Note to authors: If your book should be listed here but it isn’t displaying on December 29 itself, log in and edit your book post to in…

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · Dec 18

And a very good cat!

Grey and white cat laying on her back on a red blanket with her paws in the air, looking very content

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · Nov 29

Two very good dogs

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · Nov 23

I'm going to begin my Bluesky adventure with ... a book announcement! (I will have other things to say later, but I might as well start as I mean to go on.) The Weaver of the Middle Desert is out! It's available from the regular places and also my website: www.victoriagoddard.ca/products/the...

The Sisters Avramapul 3: The Weaver of the Middle Desert (EBOOK)

If you fight the gods, you may win, but you will never be the same. The third tale of the Sisters Avramapul, who are afraid of very little besides boredom.

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Victoria Goddard @victoriagoddard.bsky.social · Oct 24

I think I'm probably better at fiction, but thank you!

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