Author C B Lansdell
@cblansdell.bsky.social
Author of Far Removed, Book 1 in the Apidecca Duology 🌓. Illustrator and world-building enthusiast. South African 🇿🇦. No genAI used. No DMs offering services please. She / her.
https://cblansdell.com
https://cblansdell.com
Pinned
🔹Biopunk Dark Fantasy
🔹Political intrigue
🔹Character driven
🔹A distinctive world of non-human characters
Far Removed, Book 1 in the Apidecca Duology.
Book 2 coming in 2026.
Available wide in all formats (including audio).
Website, Ko-fi and more: cblansdell.com/links/
books2read.com/farremoved
🔹Political intrigue
🔹Character driven
🔹A distinctive world of non-human characters
Far Removed, Book 1 in the Apidecca Duology.
Book 2 coming in 2026.
Available wide in all formats (including audio).
Website, Ko-fi and more: cblansdell.com/links/
books2read.com/farremoved
#FantasyIndiesNovember
Day 25: Art and artist
I draw my own cover and character art, and I've got some commissions for other authors underway. An art swap with artist friends is still on the cards.
Day 25: Art and artist
I draw my own cover and character art, and I've got some commissions for other authors underway. An art swap with artist friends is still on the cards.
On 5 September 2023, I released Far Removed. The number 2 comes up a lot in this story – a fact
@andresstein.bsky.social reminded me of yesterday. So I am setting the epub at $2 for the rest of September. By next year, the Apidecca Duology will be complete.
🌒🎭🌔
... 🧵
books2read.com/farremoved
@andresstein.bsky.social reminded me of yesterday. So I am setting the epub at $2 for the rest of September. By next year, the Apidecca Duology will be complete.
🌒🎭🌔
... 🧵
books2read.com/farremoved
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember
Day 25: Art and artist
I draw my own cover and character art, and I've got some commissions for other authors underway. An art swap with artist friends is still on the cards.
Day 25: Art and artist
I draw my own cover and character art, and I've got some commissions for other authors underway. An art swap with artist friends is still on the cards.
I have something rather special to share on the 26th.
It's a secret project that I've been preparing (with the help of a talented collaborator) for some months... 🌊🐚
It's a secret project that I've been preparing (with the help of a talented collaborator) for some months... 🌊🐚
November 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I have something rather special to share on the 26th.
It's a secret project that I've been preparing (with the help of a talented collaborator) for some months... 🌊🐚
It's a secret project that I've been preparing (with the help of a talented collaborator) for some months... 🌊🐚
Reposted by Author C B Lansdell
I'm now taking pre-orders for PASCIFY!
Whether you enjoy dark fantasy with Treasure Planet vibes or prefer cosy historical fantasy, I've got plenty to choose from. All pre-orders have sprayed edges and come with merch 🙌
(PASCIFY is in Harrogate UK 10-11 April 2026)
nataliekelda.co.uk/pascify2026
Whether you enjoy dark fantasy with Treasure Planet vibes or prefer cosy historical fantasy, I've got plenty to choose from. All pre-orders have sprayed edges and come with merch 🙌
(PASCIFY is in Harrogate UK 10-11 April 2026)
nataliekelda.co.uk/pascify2026
November 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I'm now taking pre-orders for PASCIFY!
Whether you enjoy dark fantasy with Treasure Planet vibes or prefer cosy historical fantasy, I've got plenty to choose from. All pre-orders have sprayed edges and come with merch 🙌
(PASCIFY is in Harrogate UK 10-11 April 2026)
nataliekelda.co.uk/pascify2026
Whether you enjoy dark fantasy with Treasure Planet vibes or prefer cosy historical fantasy, I've got plenty to choose from. All pre-orders have sprayed edges and come with merch 🙌
(PASCIFY is in Harrogate UK 10-11 April 2026)
nataliekelda.co.uk/pascify2026
I was worried about a rapidly-growing lump I found on Pip, but it turned out to be nothing more than a grass seed stuck deep in her skin. She had to be sedated so that it could be cut out, but she is home now and doing well.
November 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I was worried about a rapidly-growing lump I found on Pip, but it turned out to be nothing more than a grass seed stuck deep in her skin. She had to be sedated so that it could be cut out, but she is home now and doing well.
🤍 This review made my day.
Latest read by @cblansdell.bsky.social! Specifically I listened to the audiobook.
A lovely book about identity and one's place in the world. There is a depth of applaudably organic worldbuilding and very genuine and heartfelt character interactions and dynamics.
A profoundly human story.
A lovely book about identity and one's place in the world. There is a depth of applaudably organic worldbuilding and very genuine and heartfelt character interactions and dynamics.
A profoundly human story.
November 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🤍 This review made my day.
#FantasyIndiesNovember
Day 17: Hobbies
None for the foreseeable future 😅. Well, except for walking my dogs, which is a must.
I've handed over my sequel's manuscript to beta readers and am now catching up on art commissions!
Day 17: Hobbies
None for the foreseeable future 😅. Well, except for walking my dogs, which is a must.
I've handed over my sequel's manuscript to beta readers and am now catching up on art commissions!
📚 #FantasyIndiesNovember 📚
All genres welcome! You can use the prompts for WIPs or published books.
Feel free to ask the hosts questions!
Love,
Faeries at Fantasy Indies
@lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
All genres welcome! You can use the prompts for WIPs or published books.
Feel free to ask the hosts questions!
Love,
Faeries at Fantasy Indies
@lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember
Day 17: Hobbies
None for the foreseeable future 😅. Well, except for walking my dogs, which is a must.
I've handed over my sequel's manuscript to beta readers and am now catching up on art commissions!
Day 17: Hobbies
None for the foreseeable future 😅. Well, except for walking my dogs, which is a must.
I've handed over my sequel's manuscript to beta readers and am now catching up on art commissions!
I think this is the first time I've gotten a photo of my debut as a library book (unless I count neighbourhood libraries).
This is such a special moment.
If you can request indie books at your library, please consider it 📚
This is such a special moment.
If you can request indie books at your library, please consider it 📚
I just got @cblansdell.bsky.social into my local library system. I can't wait to dive into the mystery, I'm so excited!
This has quickly become one of my favorite things to do 😄
If you'd like to see your book in the library, leave a comment!
#library #indieauthors #booksky #writingcommunity
📚⚔️📚🪐
This has quickly become one of my favorite things to do 😄
If you'd like to see your book in the library, leave a comment!
#library #indieauthors #booksky #writingcommunity
📚⚔️📚🪐
November 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I think this is the first time I've gotten a photo of my debut as a library book (unless I count neighbourhood libraries).
This is such a special moment.
If you can request indie books at your library, please consider it 📚
This is such a special moment.
If you can request indie books at your library, please consider it 📚
Reposted by Author C B Lansdell
Serpentus is discounted this weekend!
Epic fantasy standalone
Battles, magic, and a main character who goes through some hell
It's dark, but not without hope
buy.bookfunnel.com/o5lug1jnuc
Epic fantasy standalone
Battles, magic, and a main character who goes through some hell
It's dark, but not without hope
buy.bookfunnel.com/o5lug1jnuc
November 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Serpentus is discounted this weekend!
Epic fantasy standalone
Battles, magic, and a main character who goes through some hell
It's dark, but not without hope
buy.bookfunnel.com/o5lug1jnuc
Epic fantasy standalone
Battles, magic, and a main character who goes through some hell
It's dark, but not without hope
buy.bookfunnel.com/o5lug1jnuc
#FantasyIndiesNovember
Our socialite, Pip, at daycare (while I was on holiday last week) and Dee, our homely dog, in a sandpit. Both are rescues. Dee kept me up nearly all of last night because she's so scared of the strong wind.
Our socialite, Pip, at daycare (while I was on holiday last week) and Dee, our homely dog, in a sandpit. Both are rescues. Dee kept me up nearly all of last night because she's so scared of the strong wind.
November 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember
Our socialite, Pip, at daycare (while I was on holiday last week) and Dee, our homely dog, in a sandpit. Both are rescues. Dee kept me up nearly all of last night because she's so scared of the strong wind.
Our socialite, Pip, at daycare (while I was on holiday last week) and Dee, our homely dog, in a sandpit. Both are rescues. Dee kept me up nearly all of last night because she's so scared of the strong wind.
#FantasyIndiesNovember
Day 13: Where do you write?
At the kitchen counter or in my room. I need to write at my standing desk more.
Day 13: Where do you write?
At the kitchen counter or in my room. I need to write at my standing desk more.
📚 #FantasyIndiesNovember 📚
All genres welcome! You can use the prompts for WIPs or published books.
Feel free to ask the hosts questions!
Love,
Faeries at Fantasy Indies
@lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
All genres welcome! You can use the prompts for WIPs or published books.
Feel free to ask the hosts questions!
Love,
Faeries at Fantasy Indies
@lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember
Day 13: Where do you write?
At the kitchen counter or in my room. I need to write at my standing desk more.
Day 13: Where do you write?
At the kitchen counter or in my room. I need to write at my standing desk more.
I'm in the first 3rd of Serpentus, and I can confirm that this book deserves more readers. Told from the perspective of a knight who is up against hopeless odds, it offers a really unique take on fantasy warfare. Owen's goal isn't an underdog victory, but survival.
The author and one of her books...
I chose to showcase Serpentus today because I love this book (I could say that about all of my books, but this is in my top 3 favorites of the 11 I've published.)
I chose to showcase Serpentus today because I love this book (I could say that about all of my books, but this is in my top 3 favorites of the 11 I've published.)
November 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I'm in the first 3rd of Serpentus, and I can confirm that this book deserves more readers. Told from the perspective of a knight who is up against hopeless odds, it offers a really unique take on fantasy warfare. Owen's goal isn't an underdog victory, but survival.
Reposted by Author C B Lansdell
Book review time! An Ambitious Woman and her Very Normal Pet was a refreshing take on necromancy. Not often do you read a story where the MC dies in the first chapter. 5⭐️ Full review below:
November 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Book review time! An Ambitious Woman and her Very Normal Pet was a refreshing take on necromancy. Not often do you read a story where the MC dies in the first chapter. 5⭐️ Full review below:
#FantasyIndiesNovember
Day 12: Writing advice.
A lot of writing advice is very subjective. E.g.: showing and telling both have their place, but you may need to use one more than another in different contexts. The only bad advice is the kind that tells you to let a machine write for you.
Day 12: Writing advice.
A lot of writing advice is very subjective. E.g.: showing and telling both have their place, but you may need to use one more than another in different contexts. The only bad advice is the kind that tells you to let a machine write for you.
#FantasyIndiesNovember
Day 11: What genre do you write in?
Let's go with speculative fiction – that covers all my bases. Fantasy, sci-fi, horror, literary fiction.
Day 11: What genre do you write in?
Let's go with speculative fiction – that covers all my bases. Fantasy, sci-fi, horror, literary fiction.
📚 #FantasyIndiesNovember 📚
All genres welcome! You can use the prompts for WIPs or published books.
Feel free to ask the hosts questions!
Love,
Faeries at Fantasy Indies
@lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
All genres welcome! You can use the prompts for WIPs or published books.
Feel free to ask the hosts questions!
Love,
Faeries at Fantasy Indies
@lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 11:24 AM
#FantasyIndiesNovember
Day 12: Writing advice.
A lot of writing advice is very subjective. E.g.: showing and telling both have their place, but you may need to use one more than another in different contexts. The only bad advice is the kind that tells you to let a machine write for you.
Day 12: Writing advice.
A lot of writing advice is very subjective. E.g.: showing and telling both have their place, but you may need to use one more than another in different contexts. The only bad advice is the kind that tells you to let a machine write for you.
Reposted by Author C B Lansdell
BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: River in the Galaxy by Natalie Kelda @bbnya.bsky.social @nataliekelda.bsky.social
irresponsiblereader.com/2025/11/10/b...
irresponsiblereader.com/2025/11/10/b...
November 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: River in the Galaxy by Natalie Kelda @bbnya.bsky.social @nataliekelda.bsky.social
irresponsiblereader.com/2025/11/10/b...
irresponsiblereader.com/2025/11/10/b...
Reposted by Author C B Lansdell
💥RELEASE DAY💥
It’s official: After 5 years of dedication & passion, Ballad’s End, the thrilling finale to The Faumen War Chronicles, is now released!
Feel free to pick up a copy from your favorite retailer via the below universal link⬇️
books2read.com/u/mqJ690
It’s official: After 5 years of dedication & passion, Ballad’s End, the thrilling finale to The Faumen War Chronicles, is now released!
Feel free to pick up a copy from your favorite retailer via the below universal link⬇️
books2read.com/u/mqJ690
November 11, 2025 at 6:23 PM
💥RELEASE DAY💥
It’s official: After 5 years of dedication & passion, Ballad’s End, the thrilling finale to The Faumen War Chronicles, is now released!
Feel free to pick up a copy from your favorite retailer via the below universal link⬇️
books2read.com/u/mqJ690
It’s official: After 5 years of dedication & passion, Ballad’s End, the thrilling finale to The Faumen War Chronicles, is now released!
Feel free to pick up a copy from your favorite retailer via the below universal link⬇️
books2read.com/u/mqJ690
#FantasyIndiesNovember
Day 11: What genre do you write in?
Let's go with speculative fiction – that covers all my bases. Fantasy, sci-fi, horror, literary fiction.
Day 11: What genre do you write in?
Let's go with speculative fiction – that covers all my bases. Fantasy, sci-fi, horror, literary fiction.
📚 #FantasyIndiesNovember 📚
All genres welcome! You can use the prompts for WIPs or published books.
Feel free to ask the hosts questions!
Love,
Faeries at Fantasy Indies
@lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
All genres welcome! You can use the prompts for WIPs or published books.
Feel free to ask the hosts questions!
Love,
Faeries at Fantasy Indies
@lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember
Day 11: What genre do you write in?
Let's go with speculative fiction – that covers all my bases. Fantasy, sci-fi, horror, literary fiction.
Day 11: What genre do you write in?
Let's go with speculative fiction – that covers all my bases. Fantasy, sci-fi, horror, literary fiction.
Reposted by Author C B Lansdell
🚀 spaceships
🌡️ dark conspiracies
🎭 brotherhood
❌ no romance
🐛 strange creatures
🤖 futuristic
🪐 other worlds
🐈 a rescue cat
🔖 universal link: mybook.to/schU
💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/dust-lightning
📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/56...
🌡️ dark conspiracies
🎭 brotherhood
❌ no romance
🐛 strange creatures
🤖 futuristic
🪐 other worlds
🐈 a rescue cat
🔖 universal link: mybook.to/schU
💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/dust-lightning
📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/56...
November 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
🚀 spaceships
🌡️ dark conspiracies
🎭 brotherhood
❌ no romance
🐛 strange creatures
🤖 futuristic
🪐 other worlds
🐈 a rescue cat
🔖 universal link: mybook.to/schU
💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/dust-lightning
📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/56...
🌡️ dark conspiracies
🎭 brotherhood
❌ no romance
🐛 strange creatures
🤖 futuristic
🪐 other worlds
🐈 a rescue cat
🔖 universal link: mybook.to/schU
💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/dust-lightning
📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/56...
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#AMoRaR my time has come 👀 #BookSky
Astrophobia, space horror shorts curated by @vesperdoom.com
Far Removed by @cblansdell.bsky.social, imaginative, quiet sci-fi & dark fantasy mix
The Triangle Age by David Aumelas, mind-boggling & mythological
The Empyrean by @franklywrites.com, epic & emotional
Astrophobia, space horror shorts curated by @vesperdoom.com
Far Removed by @cblansdell.bsky.social, imaginative, quiet sci-fi & dark fantasy mix
The Triangle Age by David Aumelas, mind-boggling & mythological
The Empyrean by @franklywrites.com, epic & emotional
Daily Challenge 8: Out Of This World - Share a science fiction book you loved!
Reply or repost with your answer to enter, and remember to include the tag #AMoRaR
Reply or repost with your answer to enter, and remember to include the tag #AMoRaR
November 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Reposted by Author C B Lansdell
It feels strange to ask, but this book means everything to me 🙏🏻
DANCE WITH ME is eligible for a nomination for #IndieInkAwards and your vote could help it find its way in. I would be endlessly grateful for your support.
Details in the reply 🙌🏻
DANCE WITH ME is eligible for a nomination for #IndieInkAwards and your vote could help it find its way in. I would be endlessly grateful for your support.
Details in the reply 🙌🏻
November 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
It feels strange to ask, but this book means everything to me 🙏🏻
DANCE WITH ME is eligible for a nomination for #IndieInkAwards and your vote could help it find its way in. I would be endlessly grateful for your support.
Details in the reply 🙌🏻
DANCE WITH ME is eligible for a nomination for #IndieInkAwards and your vote could help it find its way in. I would be endlessly grateful for your support.
Details in the reply 🙌🏻
Reposted by Author C B Lansdell
This week's blog was a fun one for me, and something I haven't done before. But since we're headed into the holiday season, I thought I'd share some book/series picks to consider buying for the bookworm(s) in your life.
Check it out here: ajcalvin.net/my-2025-holi...
Check it out here: ajcalvin.net/my-2025-holi...
My 2025 Holiday Gift Guide (Books to Consider Buying for the Bookworm in your Life) - A.J. Calvin
My 2025 Holiday Gift Guide (Books to consider buying for the bookworm in your life. Or yourself. I’m not judging) As it’s now November, I know some of you are probably thinking about holiday gift opti...
ajcalvin.net
November 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This week's blog was a fun one for me, and something I haven't done before. But since we're headed into the holiday season, I thought I'd share some book/series picks to consider buying for the bookworm(s) in your life.
Check it out here: ajcalvin.net/my-2025-holi...
Check it out here: ajcalvin.net/my-2025-holi...
#FantasyIndiesNovember
Day 5: Last, current and next reads
Last: Austringer's Wrath – @lyonspen.bsky.social
Current: Serpentus – @ajcalvin.bsky.social
Next: Unlucky Evans, Cursed Odds – @williamjadams3.bsky.social
and I really want to get to Daughters of Tith by @jpatriciaanderson.bsky.social
Day 5: Last, current and next reads
Last: Austringer's Wrath – @lyonspen.bsky.social
Current: Serpentus – @ajcalvin.bsky.social
Next: Unlucky Evans, Cursed Odds – @williamjadams3.bsky.social
and I really want to get to Daughters of Tith by @jpatriciaanderson.bsky.social
📚 #FantasyIndiesNovember 📚
All genres welcome! You can use the prompts for WIPs or published books.
Feel free to ask the hosts questions!
Love,
Faeries at Fantasy Indies
@lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
All genres welcome! You can use the prompts for WIPs or published books.
Feel free to ask the hosts questions!
Love,
Faeries at Fantasy Indies
@lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 9:03 AM
#FantasyIndiesNovember
Day 5: Last, current and next reads
Last: Austringer's Wrath – @lyonspen.bsky.social
Current: Serpentus – @ajcalvin.bsky.social
Next: Unlucky Evans, Cursed Odds – @williamjadams3.bsky.social
and I really want to get to Daughters of Tith by @jpatriciaanderson.bsky.social
Day 5: Last, current and next reads
Last: Austringer's Wrath – @lyonspen.bsky.social
Current: Serpentus – @ajcalvin.bsky.social
Next: Unlucky Evans, Cursed Odds – @williamjadams3.bsky.social
and I really want to get to Daughters of Tith by @jpatriciaanderson.bsky.social
Thank you for the shout out, Poppy 🩶
Since my debut is appearing as November's book club read, I've lowered the price to $0.99 (or equivalent) for this week. It's published wide so you can find it below:
books2read.com/farremoved
Since my debut is appearing as November's book club read, I've lowered the price to $0.99 (or equivalent) for this week. It's published wide so you can find it below:
books2read.com/farremoved
November 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Thank you for the shout out, Poppy 🩶
Since my debut is appearing as November's book club read, I've lowered the price to $0.99 (or equivalent) for this week. It's published wide so you can find it below:
books2read.com/farremoved
Since my debut is appearing as November's book club read, I've lowered the price to $0.99 (or equivalent) for this week. It's published wide so you can find it below:
books2read.com/farremoved
There is a lot of worldbuilding to cover in Far Removed, so I'm going to post some bite-sized guides to Knyadrea this month.
Let's start with timelines! 🌔🌓🌒
This is something I often think I should've put at the beginning of the book. I may include them in a revised version.
Let's start with timelines! 🌔🌓🌒
This is something I often think I should've put at the beginning of the book. I may include them in a revised version.
November 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
There is a lot of worldbuilding to cover in Far Removed, so I'm going to post some bite-sized guides to Knyadrea this month.
Let's start with timelines! 🌔🌓🌒
This is something I often think I should've put at the beginning of the book. I may include them in a revised version.
Let's start with timelines! 🌔🌓🌒
This is something I often think I should've put at the beginning of the book. I may include them in a revised version.
Our latest Series Spotlight covers a thrilling sci-fi romance, The Drift by Casie Aufenthie
🧬💫💞
Read all about this trilogy on Willow Wraith Press 👇
willowwraithpress.com/2025/10/30/s...
🧬💫💞
Read all about this trilogy on Willow Wraith Press 👇
willowwraithpress.com/2025/10/30/s...
October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Our latest Series Spotlight covers a thrilling sci-fi romance, The Drift by Casie Aufenthie
🧬💫💞
Read all about this trilogy on Willow Wraith Press 👇
willowwraithpress.com/2025/10/30/s...
🧬💫💞
Read all about this trilogy on Willow Wraith Press 👇
willowwraithpress.com/2025/10/30/s...
Reposted by Author C B Lansdell
Happy Halloween from my 2 main villains!
Dranamir from The Relics of War (with a cameo in Serpentus)
🎨 by Galadriel Coffeeen
and Colin from The Caein Legacy
🎨by @cblansdell.bsky.social
Dranamir from The Relics of War (with a cameo in Serpentus)
🎨 by Galadriel Coffeeen
and Colin from The Caein Legacy
🎨by @cblansdell.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Happy Halloween from my 2 main villains!
Dranamir from The Relics of War (with a cameo in Serpentus)
🎨 by Galadriel Coffeeen
and Colin from The Caein Legacy
🎨by @cblansdell.bsky.social
Dranamir from The Relics of War (with a cameo in Serpentus)
🎨 by Galadriel Coffeeen
and Colin from The Caein Legacy
🎨by @cblansdell.bsky.social