Adam Bassett
@adamcbassett.com
๐ Based in Vermont.
๐จ UX/UI designer.
๐ Author & map illustrator.
๐ Occasional book reviews.
๐ He/Him.
๐จ UX/UI designer.
๐ Author & map illustrator.
๐ Occasional book reviews.
๐ He/Him.
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Happy new year, all! ๐ It's been a great year of booksโthis is every one I finished in 2025, plus some honorable mentions. Also, at the end there's a little look at the books I published.
It's been a wild ride, thank you for following along with me. Looking forward to 2026's reads & releases! ๐๐
It's been a wild ride, thank you for following along with me. Looking forward to 2026's reads & releases! ๐๐
Can't reply to every comment but just wanted to add that I appreciate all the reassurances. I was going to talk about my writing & share the stories I read and love anywayโbut it's nice to see that so many others are going through similar thoughts and are so supportive of these outlets. ๐
January 10, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Can't reply to every comment but just wanted to add that I appreciate all the reassurances. I was going to talk about my writing & share the stories I read and love anywayโbut it's nice to see that so many others are going through similar thoughts and are so supportive of these outlets. ๐
Yeah that's kind of what I was attempting to say. Like, trying to draw a line between ignoring all this and just choosing not to engage in *this space*. Because I prefer to that from thisโand engage with the rest elsewhere. Idk, the words are hard lol.
January 10, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Yeah that's kind of what I was attempting to say. Like, trying to draw a line between ignoring all this and just choosing not to engage in *this space*. Because I prefer to that from thisโand engage with the rest elsewhere. Idk, the words are hard lol.
Total silence doesn't feel right, and too many people (especially in the US) aren't aware or don't care because it's not affecting them (so far).
I will be at the polls. If I can, I will join local protests and volunteer my time at the polls again. In the meantime, I'd like to talk about books.
I will be at the polls. If I can, I will join local protests and volunteer my time at the polls again. In the meantime, I'd like to talk about books.
January 10, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Total silence doesn't feel right, and too many people (especially in the US) aren't aware or don't care because it's not affecting them (so far).
I will be at the polls. If I can, I will join local protests and volunteer my time at the polls again. In the meantime, I'd like to talk about books.
I will be at the polls. If I can, I will join local protests and volunteer my time at the polls again. In the meantime, I'd like to talk about books.
For me, this is a bookish space, and that is what I intend to keep it as. I will continue to share my books, because I need to; I will continue to share other authors' stories, because we need to support one another.
But I wanted to at least say that ๐ป๐ช ๐ฌ๐ฑ and ๐ง were on my mind.
But I wanted to at least say that ๐ป๐ช ๐ฌ๐ฑ and ๐ง were on my mind.
January 10, 2026 at 3:23 PM
For me, this is a bookish space, and that is what I intend to keep it as. I will continue to share my books, because I need to; I will continue to share other authors' stories, because we need to support one another.
But I wanted to at least say that ๐ป๐ช ๐ฌ๐ฑ and ๐ง were on my mind.
But I wanted to at least say that ๐ป๐ช ๐ฌ๐ฑ and ๐ง were on my mind.
I came into 2026 excited to share my new book, indie author reviews, and continue being a part of this community I love.
Everything feels tainted by recent events. In the back of my head, sometimes I wonder how much of it matters. It's hard to talk about stories I love in the face of all this.
Everything feels tainted by recent events. In the back of my head, sometimes I wonder how much of it matters. It's hard to talk about stories I love in the face of all this.
January 10, 2026 at 3:23 PM
I came into 2026 excited to share my new book, indie author reviews, and continue being a part of this community I love.
Everything feels tainted by recent events. In the back of my head, sometimes I wonder how much of it matters. It's hard to talk about stories I love in the face of all this.
Everything feels tainted by recent events. In the back of my head, sometimes I wonder how much of it matters. It's hard to talk about stories I love in the face of all this.
If you preordered your copy of COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS direct from me... You might want to check your mail next week. ๐
Yes, I know the book technically releases Feb. 3, but I'm doing all this publishing stuff on my lonesome, sometimes I make mistakes. ๐
Yes, I know the book technically releases Feb. 3, but I'm doing all this publishing stuff on my lonesome, sometimes I make mistakes. ๐
January 9, 2026 at 10:45 PM
If you preordered your copy of COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS direct from me... You might want to check your mail next week. ๐
Yes, I know the book technically releases Feb. 3, but I'm doing all this publishing stuff on my lonesome, sometimes I make mistakes. ๐
Yes, I know the book technically releases Feb. 3, but I'm doing all this publishing stuff on my lonesome, sometimes I make mistakes. ๐
Reposted by Adam Bassett
Happy Friday bookish friends! #booksky
Short and sweet book review for @adamcbassett.com upcoming fantasy novella: Copper Skin, Oaken Lungs
Check out my review at FanFiAddict: fanfiaddict.com/review-coppe...
Short and sweet book review for @adamcbassett.com upcoming fantasy novella: Copper Skin, Oaken Lungs
Check out my review at FanFiAddict: fanfiaddict.com/review-coppe...
January 9, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Happy Friday bookish friends! #booksky
Short and sweet book review for @adamcbassett.com upcoming fantasy novella: Copper Skin, Oaken Lungs
Check out my review at FanFiAddict: fanfiaddict.com/review-coppe...
Short and sweet book review for @adamcbassett.com upcoming fantasy novella: Copper Skin, Oaken Lungs
Check out my review at FanFiAddict: fanfiaddict.com/review-coppe...
Thanks so much, Bill, I'm glad you enjoyed the book! ๐ฅ
January 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Thanks so much, Bill, I'm glad you enjoyed the book! ๐ฅ
For my first completed read and review of 2026, I'm thrilled to say that it was LIMELIGHT AND OTHER STORIES. ๐๐๐ช
If you're looking for something quick, with some devastating endings, I recommend LIMELIGHT AND OTHER STORIES by @lyndseycroal.bsky.social
๐ beforewegoblog.com/review-limel...
If you're looking for something quick, with some devastating endings, I recommend LIMELIGHT AND OTHER STORIES by @lyndseycroal.bsky.social
๐ beforewegoblog.com/review-limel...
January 9, 2026 at 3:42 PM
For my first completed read and review of 2026, I'm thrilled to say that it was LIMELIGHT AND OTHER STORIES. ๐๐๐ช
If you're looking for something quick, with some devastating endings, I recommend LIMELIGHT AND OTHER STORIES by @lyndseycroal.bsky.social
๐ beforewegoblog.com/review-limel...
If you're looking for something quick, with some devastating endings, I recommend LIMELIGHT AND OTHER STORIES by @lyndseycroal.bsky.social
๐ beforewegoblog.com/review-limel...
Reposted by Adam Bassett
Free Friday First look at the upcoming hardcover box set of the complete Astra Idari trilogy. This is the centerpiece of my next #kickstarter, launching soon. Very happy with the set. Endless thanks to Al Hess who created the artwork for all the books!
#fantasyindiesjanuary #booksky ๐๐๐ช
#fantasyindiesjanuary #booksky ๐๐๐ช
January 9, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Free Friday First look at the upcoming hardcover box set of the complete Astra Idari trilogy. This is the centerpiece of my next #kickstarter, launching soon. Very happy with the set. Endless thanks to Al Hess who created the artwork for all the books!
#fantasyindiesjanuary #booksky ๐๐๐ช
#fantasyindiesjanuary #booksky ๐๐๐ช
Thanks to @afictionalescapist.bsky.social for including COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS on your anticipated books list! ๐๐
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Anticipated Releases 2026
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January 8, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Thanks to @afictionalescapist.bsky.social for including COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS on your anticipated books list! ๐๐
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Author Adjacent is only 9 subscribers away from 200!
Any chance we can get there before the end of the week?
Any chance we can get there before the end of the week?
January 7, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Author Adjacent is only 9 subscribers away from 200!
Any chance we can get there before the end of the week?
Any chance we can get there before the end of the week?
I've never had to sign so many books at once. Thank you for all the love.
January 8, 2026 at 1:12 AM
I've never had to sign so many books at once. Thank you for all the love.
Bookmarks are in! One will be included with each paperback from me, and from participating bookstoresโthe ones who I am directly supplying (like the crafty bookstore and witch wood bookshoppe). Also a few local shops in Vermont, once I finally get around to it. ๐๐
๐ www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
๐ www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
January 7, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Bookmarks are in! One will be included with each paperback from me, and from participating bookstoresโthe ones who I am directly supplying (like the crafty bookstore and witch wood bookshoppe). Also a few local shops in Vermont, once I finally get around to it. ๐๐
๐ www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
๐ www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
I ordered a box of COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS to start sending out to people who pre-order and to booksellers... And the first box is already almost empty.
Oh. ๐
Oh. ๐
January 6, 2026 at 7:07 PM
I ordered a box of COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS to start sending out to people who pre-order and to booksellers... And the first box is already almost empty.
Oh. ๐
Oh. ๐
๐ For all my friends outside of the US, you can still pre-order the book wherever you prefer to prefer to shop! Plus, an audiobook version is coming soon.
๐ books2read.com/copper-ash1
๐ books2read.com/copper-ash1
Available now at your favorite digital store!
Copper Skin, Oaken Lungs by Adam Bassett
books2read.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:28 PM
๐ For all my friends outside of the US, you can still pre-order the book wherever you prefer to prefer to shop! Plus, an audiobook version is coming soon.
๐ books2read.com/copper-ash1
๐ books2read.com/copper-ash1
๐บ๐ธUS readers, friendly reminder that if you pre-order my upcoming fantasy novel COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS from The Crafty Bookstore, you'll have the option to add black and copper sprayed edges!
Offer ends on release dayโFebruary 3rd. ๐๐๐ช
๐ www.thecraftybookstore.com/product-page...
Offer ends on release dayโFebruary 3rd. ๐๐๐ช
๐ www.thecraftybookstore.com/product-page...
January 6, 2026 at 2:28 PM
๐บ๐ธUS readers, friendly reminder that if you pre-order my upcoming fantasy novel COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS from The Crafty Bookstore, you'll have the option to add black and copper sprayed edges!
Offer ends on release dayโFebruary 3rd. ๐๐๐ช
๐ www.thecraftybookstore.com/product-page...
Offer ends on release dayโFebruary 3rd. ๐๐๐ช
๐ www.thecraftybookstore.com/product-page...
I've got two books coming out this year, the first of which is only a month away ๐
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There are only four weeks left until COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS is out! I am *so* excited to share my debut fantasy book with you all on February 3rd. ๐
Pre-order the eBook to get it for just $2.99USD: that's 40% off! The sale is available wherever you read. www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
Pre-order the eBook to get it for just $2.99USD: that's 40% off! The sale is available wherever you read. www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
January 6, 2026 at 1:23 AM
I've got two books coming out this year, the first of which is only a month away ๐
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Speaking from the experience of following AJ's monthly indie release posts, I love that sort of content lol.
Even if I don't plan on buying anything it's cool to just see what is coming out, satisfies some weird curiosity lol.
Even if I don't plan on buying anything it's cool to just see what is coming out, satisfies some weird curiosity lol.
January 5, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Speaking from the experience of following AJ's monthly indie release posts, I love that sort of content lol.
Even if I don't plan on buying anything it's cool to just see what is coming out, satisfies some weird curiosity lol.
Even if I don't plan on buying anything it's cool to just see what is coming out, satisfies some weird curiosity lol.
Oh, also, check out what just showed up. Let's open the first book of finished paperbacks of COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS!
More info on this book at www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
More info on this book at www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
January 5, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Oh, also, check out what just showed up. Let's open the first book of finished paperbacks of COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS!
More info on this book at www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
More info on this book at www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
There are only four weeks left until COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS is out! I am *so* excited to share my debut fantasy book with you all on February 3rd. ๐
Pre-order the eBook to get it for just $2.99USD: that's 40% off! The sale is available wherever you read. www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
Pre-order the eBook to get it for just $2.99USD: that's 40% off! The sale is available wherever you read. www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
January 5, 2026 at 8:53 PM
There are only four weeks left until COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS is out! I am *so* excited to share my debut fantasy book with you all on February 3rd. ๐
Pre-order the eBook to get it for just $2.99USD: that's 40% off! The sale is available wherever you read. www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
Pre-order the eBook to get it for just $2.99USD: that's 40% off! The sale is available wherever you read. www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash
Congrats and good luck to everyone who was accepted in SPFBOXI! ๐
January 4, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Congrats and good luck to everyone who was accepted in SPFBOXI! ๐