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.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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There is so much about this review that made me happy, thanks for reading! 💙
New book review 📚💙 THE TIDELINGS OF DRAS SAYVE is a fun, low-stakes novella that ties into @cblansdell.bsky.social's Apidecca Duology, but it can absolutely be read on its own as well.
Full review on FanFiAddict @fanfiaddict.bsky.social
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Full review on FanFiAddict @fanfiaddict.bsky.social
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![A graphic showing the cover of THE TIDELINGS OF DRAS SAYVE: A PREQUEL NOVELLA by CB Lansdell: "[The book] is a low-stakes novella with worldbuilding deep as the seas. The world is as much a character as the people in it, and Lansdell immerses us in it from the first page." Full review on FanFiAddict's blog.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:3szzet5sscw3bkneddblhaz6/bafkreibfs7oh63suwardjd3l3fkdjuocyo55th5c55ifcn6axdlp47bt5i@jpeg)
February 11, 2026 at 4:16 PM
There is so much about this review that made me happy, thanks for reading! 💙
I took my novelette out of KU some time ago. It's ready to go wide, but I haven't had the capacity to upload it (because of an impending cover reveal). Hoping to put it on Itch. io quite soon though.
Thank you, Bill Adams, for showing me this review. Very pleased with some of the things mentioned here ☺️
Review: The Tidelings of Dras Sayve (The Apidecca Duology #0.5) by C.B. Lansdell
Review: The Tidelings of Dras Sayve (The Apidecca Duology #0.5) by C.B. Lansdell fanfiaddict.com/review-the-t...
Review: The Tidelings of Dras Sayve (The Apidecca Duology #0.5) by C.B. Lansdell
Review: The Tidelings of Dras Sayve (The Apidecca Duology #0.5) by C.B. Lansdell fanfiaddict.com/review-the-t...
Review: The Tidelings of Dras Sayve (The Apidecca Duology #0.5) by C.B. Lansdell | FanFiAddict
The Tidelings of Dras Sayve is a low-stakes novella with worldbuilding deep as the seas.
fanfiaddict.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:35 AM
I took my novelette out of KU some time ago. It's ready to go wide, but I haven't had the capacity to upload it (because of an impending cover reveal). Hoping to put it on Itch. io quite soon though.
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📢COVER REVEAL📢
I have the privilege of helping with the reveal for @zbsteele.bsky.social's upcoming sequel: Rising Gale
"The noose beckons. My days dwindle. And still, my story is unfinished."
I've heard a rumour you can sign up for beta/ARCs already so check the next skeet too👀
I have the privilege of helping with the reveal for @zbsteele.bsky.social's upcoming sequel: Rising Gale
"The noose beckons. My days dwindle. And still, my story is unfinished."
I've heard a rumour you can sign up for beta/ARCs already so check the next skeet too👀
February 10, 2026 at 7:44 PM
📢COVER REVEAL📢
I have the privilege of helping with the reveal for @zbsteele.bsky.social's upcoming sequel: Rising Gale
"The noose beckons. My days dwindle. And still, my story is unfinished."
I've heard a rumour you can sign up for beta/ARCs already so check the next skeet too👀
I have the privilege of helping with the reveal for @zbsteele.bsky.social's upcoming sequel: Rising Gale
"The noose beckons. My days dwindle. And still, my story is unfinished."
I've heard a rumour you can sign up for beta/ARCs already so check the next skeet too👀
Thank you, Bill Adams, for showing me this review. Very pleased with some of the things mentioned here ☺️
Review: The Tidelings of Dras Sayve (The Apidecca Duology #0.5) by C.B. Lansdell
Review: The Tidelings of Dras Sayve (The Apidecca Duology #0.5) by C.B. Lansdell fanfiaddict.com/review-the-t...
Review: The Tidelings of Dras Sayve (The Apidecca Duology #0.5) by C.B. Lansdell
Review: The Tidelings of Dras Sayve (The Apidecca Duology #0.5) by C.B. Lansdell fanfiaddict.com/review-the-t...
Review: The Tidelings of Dras Sayve (The Apidecca Duology #0.5) by C.B. Lansdell | FanFiAddict
The Tidelings of Dras Sayve is a low-stakes novella with worldbuilding deep as the seas.
fanfiaddict.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Thank you, Bill Adams, for showing me this review. Very pleased with some of the things mentioned here ☺️
Review: The Tidelings of Dras Sayve (The Apidecca Duology #0.5) by C.B. Lansdell
Review: The Tidelings of Dras Sayve (The Apidecca Duology #0.5) by C.B. Lansdell fanfiaddict.com/review-the-t...
Review: The Tidelings of Dras Sayve (The Apidecca Duology #0.5) by C.B. Lansdell
Review: The Tidelings of Dras Sayve (The Apidecca Duology #0.5) by C.B. Lansdell fanfiaddict.com/review-the-t...
Cover reveal countdown ⏱️
February 9, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Cover reveal countdown ⏱️
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Broadcasting Live...
...Death Show Colossus is now on Kickstarter!
A deluxe edition in both paperback and dust-jacketed hardcover, with loads of artwork, custom headers, custom endpapers, & other cool things!
Check out the link below #booksky
...Death Show Colossus is now on Kickstarter!
A deluxe edition in both paperback and dust-jacketed hardcover, with loads of artwork, custom headers, custom endpapers, & other cool things!
Check out the link below #booksky
February 9, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Broadcasting Live...
...Death Show Colossus is now on Kickstarter!
A deluxe edition in both paperback and dust-jacketed hardcover, with loads of artwork, custom headers, custom endpapers, & other cool things!
Check out the link below #booksky
...Death Show Colossus is now on Kickstarter!
A deluxe edition in both paperback and dust-jacketed hardcover, with loads of artwork, custom headers, custom endpapers, & other cool things!
Check out the link below #booksky
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🍇 LOST TRADITIONS is out!
The Chronicles of Nerezia continue as the Wagon Crew traverses a haunted marsh and find a ruined monastery.
It's a "TFW your bestie gets possessed by the remnants of a martial arts master, and they're a rude motherfucker to boot"
Buy it: buy.bookfunnel.com/pw9lfydyyw
The Chronicles of Nerezia continue as the Wagon Crew traverses a haunted marsh and find a ruined monastery.
It's a "TFW your bestie gets possessed by the remnants of a martial arts master, and they're a rude motherfucker to boot"
Buy it: buy.bookfunnel.com/pw9lfydyyw
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
🍇 LOST TRADITIONS is out!
The Chronicles of Nerezia continue as the Wagon Crew traverses a haunted marsh and find a ruined monastery.
It's a "TFW your bestie gets possessed by the remnants of a martial arts master, and they're a rude motherfucker to boot"
Buy it: buy.bookfunnel.com/pw9lfydyyw
The Chronicles of Nerezia continue as the Wagon Crew traverses a haunted marsh and find a ruined monastery.
It's a "TFW your bestie gets possessed by the remnants of a martial arts master, and they're a rude motherfucker to boot"
Buy it: buy.bookfunnel.com/pw9lfydyyw
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To those who only see numbers, AI is a boon. To those who love art, it’s repulsive.
We are not the same.
We are not the same.
February 8, 2026 at 6:27 PM
To those who only see numbers, AI is a boon. To those who love art, it’s repulsive.
We are not the same.
We are not the same.
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The last letter before we begin the countdown to the reveal.
February 8, 2026 at 5:10 PM
The last letter before we begin the countdown to the reveal.
#FebruaryWorldbuilders The metaphysical doesn't have a lot of page time in my books, but I got to explore it more in my sequel. There is the Unseen Realm, which is the dimension of spirits and the knyad god rather than physical beings. Some spirits also inhabit the natural realm... 1/2
Hey there, #FebruaryWorldbuilders. We're getting weird this week and talking about metaphysical aspects of our worlds. Do you have any nonphysical realms? Dream worlds, mind worlds, spiritual realms, a space of pure mathematics, etc. What are they in your setting?
February 8, 2026 at 1:36 PM
#FebruaryWorldbuilders The metaphysical doesn't have a lot of page time in my books, but I got to explore it more in my sequel. There is the Unseen Realm, which is the dimension of spirits and the knyad god rather than physical beings. Some spirits also inhabit the natural realm... 1/2
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Adding a letter to the first word today.
February 7, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Adding a letter to the first word today.
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Or do you like your MMC naive and in way over his head, where his consciousness is transferred into mech camera/birds?
If so, here's Benn Strife from Death Show Colossus
Naked cover art by Helena Nikulina
#booksky
If so, here's Benn Strife from Death Show Colossus
Naked cover art by Helena Nikulina
#booksky
February 6, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Or do you like your MMC naive and in way over his head, where his consciousness is transferred into mech camera/birds?
If so, here's Benn Strife from Death Show Colossus
Naked cover art by Helena Nikulina
#booksky
If so, here's Benn Strife from Death Show Colossus
Naked cover art by Helena Nikulina
#booksky
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Today's letter is another "a" (you now have all the a's in the title).
February 6, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Today's letter is another "a" (you now have all the a's in the title).
Thank you so much, Erika.
Yes, biological gender isn't really a measurable thing for my knyads. Though by adulthood many (but not all) will describe themselves with "he" or "she" pronouns.
Yes, biological gender isn't really a measurable thing for my knyads. Though by adulthood many (but not all) will describe themselves with "he" or "she" pronouns.
#TBRuary
My gender is "whatever" so in the interest of keeping this interesting, I'm actually going to talk about other non-cis authors/works
Book: Far Removed by @cblansdell.bsky.social
Manga: Arata Kangatari by Yuu Watase (not exactly a queer manga, but Yuu Watase is
My gender is "whatever" so in the interest of keeping this interesting, I'm actually going to talk about other non-cis authors/works
Book: Far Removed by @cblansdell.bsky.social
Manga: Arata Kangatari by Yuu Watase (not exactly a queer manga, but Yuu Watase is
#TBRuary Day 5: Gender Spectrum
Choose a book by or about someone with a different gender identity than you! I encourage cis folks to celebrate trans and non-binary authors here, just remember trans men are men and trans women are women. 💜
#booksky #readingcommunity
#writesky #writingcommunity
Choose a book by or about someone with a different gender identity than you! I encourage cis folks to celebrate trans and non-binary authors here, just remember trans men are men and trans women are women. 💜
#booksky #readingcommunity
#writesky #writingcommunity
February 6, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Thank you so much, Erika.
Yes, biological gender isn't really a measurable thing for my knyads. Though by adulthood many (but not all) will describe themselves with "he" or "she" pronouns.
Yes, biological gender isn't really a measurable thing for my knyads. Though by adulthood many (but not all) will describe themselves with "he" or "she" pronouns.
#FantasyIndiesFebruary
Day 5: My personality traits in my characters
I probably make a similar first impression to Prismer: quiet. But, when I'm comfortable around people, I can be almost as chatty as Oklas. Like Keanon, I need an animal companion. And I hope to one day be as encouraging as Dy.
Day 5: My personality traits in my characters
I probably make a similar first impression to Prismer: quiet. But, when I'm comfortable around people, I can be almost as chatty as Oklas. Like Keanon, I need an animal companion. And I hope to one day be as encouraging as Dy.
#FantasyIndiesFebruary @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social
Day 1: Introduction
Hello! I'm Coe, a SFF writer. On 12 February I am doing a title and cover reveal for the sequel to Far Removed. It's been nearly 3 years in the making, so I can't wait to share this with you!
Day 1: Introduction
Hello! I'm Coe, a SFF writer. On 12 February I am doing a title and cover reveal for the sequel to Far Removed. It's been nearly 3 years in the making, so I can't wait to share this with you!
February 5, 2026 at 1:57 PM
#FantasyIndiesFebruary
Day 5: My personality traits in my characters
I probably make a similar first impression to Prismer: quiet. But, when I'm comfortable around people, I can be almost as chatty as Oklas. Like Keanon, I need an animal companion. And I hope to one day be as encouraging as Dy.
Day 5: My personality traits in my characters
I probably make a similar first impression to Prismer: quiet. But, when I'm comfortable around people, I can be almost as chatty as Oklas. Like Keanon, I need an animal companion. And I hope to one day be as encouraging as Dy.
Time for a word puzzle. Over the next few days, I'm going to be sharing little clues about the title of Book 2. The full title / cover reveal is 1 week away.
February 5, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Time for a word puzzle. Over the next few days, I'm going to be sharing little clues about the title of Book 2. The full title / cover reveal is 1 week away.
I know this isn't a proper answer, but virtually my entire library consists of books by people from the UK, US, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, Denmark, Sweden, and more. Finding more from my own country is the challenge. I have 2 books from South African authors to get to.
#TBRuary Day 3: Around the World
Choose a book from your TBR that's written by or about someone who grew up and/or lives in a country other than one you're from or living in. Don't forget to tell us what made you want to read it!
#booksky #readingcommunity
#writesky #writingcommunity
Choose a book from your TBR that's written by or about someone who grew up and/or lives in a country other than one you're from or living in. Don't forget to tell us what made you want to read it!
#booksky #readingcommunity
#writesky #writingcommunity
February 4, 2026 at 8:31 AM
I know this isn't a proper answer, but virtually my entire library consists of books by people from the UK, US, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, Denmark, Sweden, and more. Finding more from my own country is the challenge. I have 2 books from South African authors to get to.
#FantasyIndiesFebruary
Day 3: Does MC believe in soulmates?
I think so. My ace character is quite careful with her energy, so she shares it with people thoughtfully.
Day 3: Does MC believe in soulmates?
I think so. My ace character is quite careful with her energy, so she shares it with people thoughtfully.
#FantasyIndiesFebruary @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social
Day 1: Introduction
Hello! I'm Coe, a SFF writer. On 12 February I am doing a title and cover reveal for the sequel to Far Removed. It's been nearly 3 years in the making, so I can't wait to share this with you!
Day 1: Introduction
Hello! I'm Coe, a SFF writer. On 12 February I am doing a title and cover reveal for the sequel to Far Removed. It's been nearly 3 years in the making, so I can't wait to share this with you!
February 3, 2026 at 9:01 PM
#FantasyIndiesFebruary
Day 3: Does MC believe in soulmates?
I think so. My ace character is quite careful with her energy, so she shares it with people thoughtfully.
Day 3: Does MC believe in soulmates?
I think so. My ace character is quite careful with her energy, so she shares it with people thoughtfully.
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I had a great time chatting with Ryan about writing English when it's not your first language. I hope our conversation might inspire some fellow ESL/EAL writers!
Our latest writing workshop is now live, come join us as @nataliekelda.bsky.social shares all the tips and tricks to writing with English as a second language!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVvu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVvu...
Workshop on Writing with English as a Second Language with Author Natalie Kelda
YouTube video by Your Paper Quest
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February 3, 2026 at 6:42 PM
I had a great time chatting with Ryan about writing English when it's not your first language. I hope our conversation might inspire some fellow ESL/EAL writers!
#FantasyIndiesFebruary
Day 2: Romance in WIP
There may actually be a little in this one. Ace characters can still feature in stories about relationships.
Day 2: Romance in WIP
There may actually be a little in this one. Ace characters can still feature in stories about relationships.
#FantasyIndiesFebruary @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social
Day 1: Introduction
Hello! I'm Coe, a SFF writer. On 12 February I am doing a title and cover reveal for the sequel to Far Removed. It's been nearly 3 years in the making, so I can't wait to share this with you!
Day 1: Introduction
Hello! I'm Coe, a SFF writer. On 12 February I am doing a title and cover reveal for the sequel to Far Removed. It's been nearly 3 years in the making, so I can't wait to share this with you!
February 2, 2026 at 4:36 PM
#FantasyIndiesFebruary
Day 2: Romance in WIP
There may actually be a little in this one. Ace characters can still feature in stories about relationships.
Day 2: Romance in WIP
There may actually be a little in this one. Ace characters can still feature in stories about relationships.
#FebruaryWorldbuilders
Day 1: Does your world have a name?
Yes. The habitable moon is Knyadrea. It's unclear whether the knyads named the world after themselves or themselves after their world. They haven't shared their early history with me.
Day 1: Does your world have a name?
Yes. The habitable moon is Knyadrea. It's unclear whether the knyads named the world after themselves or themselves after their world. They haven't shared their early history with me.
Welcome to a new month of Monthly Worldbuilders! Here's your first #FebruaryWorldbuilders prompt. This week I'm asking about the physical world you are writing about/creating/whatever you're doing. Does your world have a name? Is it a planet? A country? Something else?
February 2, 2026 at 4:07 PM
#FebruaryWorldbuilders
Day 1: Does your world have a name?
Yes. The habitable moon is Knyadrea. It's unclear whether the knyads named the world after themselves or themselves after their world. They haven't shared their early history with me.
Day 1: Does your world have a name?
Yes. The habitable moon is Knyadrea. It's unclear whether the knyads named the world after themselves or themselves after their world. They haven't shared their early history with me.
#FantasyIndiesFebruary @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social
Day 1: Introduction
Hello! I'm Coe, a SFF writer. On 12 February I am doing a title and cover reveal for the sequel to Far Removed. It's been nearly 3 years in the making, so I can't wait to share this with you!
Day 1: Introduction
Hello! I'm Coe, a SFF writer. On 12 February I am doing a title and cover reveal for the sequel to Far Removed. It's been nearly 3 years in the making, so I can't wait to share this with you!
February 1, 2026 at 5:59 PM
#FantasyIndiesFebruary @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social
Day 1: Introduction
Hello! I'm Coe, a SFF writer. On 12 February I am doing a title and cover reveal for the sequel to Far Removed. It's been nearly 3 years in the making, so I can't wait to share this with you!
Day 1: Introduction
Hello! I'm Coe, a SFF writer. On 12 February I am doing a title and cover reveal for the sequel to Far Removed. It's been nearly 3 years in the making, so I can't wait to share this with you!
Andrés was kind enough to review my duology sequel in its beta phase (we are just a couple of weeks away from the cover reveal now). I know the changes I've made since receiving his feedback have definitely brought out the best in it!
My Beta Read review of the 2nd book in the Apidecca Duology by @cblansdell.bsky.social !
This is brilliant stuff and thoroughly recommended!
This is brilliant stuff and thoroughly recommended!
Book 2 of the Apidecca Duology - Beta Review
Andrés Early Reads published a post on Ko-fi
ko-fi.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Andrés was kind enough to review my duology sequel in its beta phase (we are just a couple of weeks away from the cover reveal now). I know the changes I've made since receiving his feedback have definitely brought out the best in it!
#FantasyIndiesJanuary
Day 31: Monthly Wrap Up
I can't think of what to share, but you can check my blog post if you're curious about what I've been up to.
Day 31: Monthly Wrap Up
I can't think of what to share, but you can check my blog post if you're curious about what I've been up to.
My January blog post is up!
It's mostly about my book release schedule this year, but it also touches on SPFBO.
cblansdell.com/2026/01/29/j...
It's mostly about my book release schedule this year, but it also touches on SPFBO.
cblansdell.com/2026/01/29/j...
January 2026 – Planned Releases
While 2025 was an uneventful year on the surface, there was a lot happening in the engine room of my brain and on my computer hard drives. This year, I get to share the results with you all. The Ap…
cblansdell.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:41 PM
#FantasyIndiesJanuary
Day 31: Monthly Wrap Up
I can't think of what to share, but you can check my blog post if you're curious about what I've been up to.
Day 31: Monthly Wrap Up
I can't think of what to share, but you can check my blog post if you're curious about what I've been up to.