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Lady Kraken
@cjhenderson.bsky.social
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Scottish fantasy writer. She/her. Books, cats, more books. SFF, language, history, Twin Peaks, BSG, Star Trek. Co-founder @edinburghsff; member @gsfwc. Latest story is in Gallus anthology.
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Lady Kraken @cjhenderson.bsky.social · Nov 13
Hello to my many new followers, and thanks! If you're interested in finding more authors to follow, I can recommend giving the GALLUS: A Glasgow SF Writers' Circle Anthology amzn.eu/d/fF85LLP and Nova Scotia Vol 2: New Speculative Fiction From Scotland amzn.eu/d/fE6er2jant... a go.
GALLUS: A Glasgow SF Writers' Circle Anthology: Amazon.co.uk: Williamson, Neil, Williamson, Neil, Faulds, E.M., Milton, Brian M.: 9798328059664: Books
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December 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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rhiannonagrist.bsky.social
While we're waiting for HOME SICK, now's a good time to check out my first dark and haunting novella THE QUEEN OF THE HIGH FIELDS from @lunapress.bsky.social 🌊

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A graphic showing an underwater scene, waves above, dark bottomless ocean below, and a strange warm light coming down through the water. Layered over the top is a picture of my novella THE QUEEN OF THE HIGH FIELDS. a simple cover design with a grey background, teal splotches and the title in a blocky font. Beneath the cover art is text reading: "A story of magick, friendship and obsession" and the publisher's name "Luna Press". The same underwater sea scape and the book covers but now with the back cover text reading: "Two misfits, Carys Price and Angharad 'Hazard' Evans, strike out from their disenfranchised seaside town to take ownership of the High Fields, a mythical island brimming with world-bending promise. Objecting to the demands of modern society, they hope to find a place where they can live as they choose, but instead they find an ancient power that tears their friendship apart. Ten years later, Carys returns to the collapsing world of the High Fields to face the terrifying power of the friend-turned-goddess she left behind."
December 12, 2025 at 10:19 AM
cjhenderson.bsky.social
The podcast that got me listening to podcasts! There's a huge variety of authors and other industry professionals - well worth giving a go if you haven't already!
ukpageone.bsky.social Page One @ukpageone.bsky.social · 18h
Somehow we've recorded 250 episodes - a milestone we never thought we'd reach! We've spoken to some amazing writers on the podcast, and today is no exception as we chat with the brilliant @joe-hill.bsky.social & hear all about King Sorrow!

Watch now: youtu.be/-sSuhfB2Dzc
Listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
December 12, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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tiffaniangus.bsky.social
Well, it's official!

@vallescurarule.bsky.social and I have just handed the manuscript for SPEC FIC FOR NEWBIES VOLUME 3 over to @lunapress.bsky.social! You'll get to see it Easter 2026!

Sneak peek at the ToC here: www.tiffani-angus.com/spec-fic-for...

Now we falldowngoboom!
Spec Fic for Newbies
Spec Fic for Newbies by co-authors Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan is a beginner's guide to writing various subgenres and major tropes of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. This page provides informati...
www.tiffani-angus.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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edinburghsff.com
www.instagram.com/edinburghsff...

#sffadvent 🚀🎄
Edinburgh SFF on Instagram: "On the 2nd, we introduced you to Pantomime, book 1 of the re-issued MIcah Grey trilogy. Today, we are telling you about Shadowplay, the sequel that came out in November! ...
10 likes, 0 comments - edinburghsff on December 10, 2025: "On the 2nd, we introduced you to Pantomime, book 1 of the re-issued MIcah Grey trilogy. Today, we are telling you about Shadowplay, the seque...
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December 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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alasdairstuart.bsky.social
Currently no replies to this and the call closes today so now's the time, everyone.
alasdairstuart.bsky.social Alasdair Stuart @alasdairstuart.bsky.social · 2d
Hey folks -- Signal Boost time for this week's #TheFullLid and it's a little different this week. If you have a small business to promote (Etsy, redbubble etc), leave the details in a reply. Include the title and a link please, so folks can find it.
December 11, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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stewarthotston.com
Just finished reading an arc of the fabulous, rich and politically dense Republic of Memory by @mahmudelsayed.bsky.social. You're going to want to add this to your 2026 TBR now.
A winged figure stands in front of a futuristic Egyptian city.
December 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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gnofhorror.com
If I came up with the interview questions would someone be willing to if needed do the interview either over sype or video?
December 11, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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davidmbarnett.bsky.social
I've written a big piece for the Observer about the Big C. Would be lovely if you find time to read it sometime and feel free to share.

observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
‘He suggested we go to a quiet room to talk. I knew that was not good news’ | The Observer
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November 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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tkingfisher.com
For tonight’s Introduce Stepson To Classic Movies…

THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE!
December 11, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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bingewriting.bsky.social
Hey so I'm a NYT best book of 2025

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December 10, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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wctracy.bsky.social
It's the annual Smashwords sale and a bunch of Space Wizard books are half-off! Try out Robin C.M. Duncan's Quirk&Moth series and dive into a detective series with the space mafia, dinosaurs, and a foulmouthed sidekick!
#sciencefiction #fantasy
www.smashwords.com/books/byseri...
The cover of The Mandroid Murders by Robin C.M. Duncan. A man, a teenager, and an android look out from a transport to a domed city in a crater on the moon.
December 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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himmapaan.bsky.social
'Two Sirens'
Ink on Moleskine sketchbook paper, 128 × 206 mm, from 2020.

#ArtAdventCalendar
In an underwater scene, a sailfish, a mola, a mermaid whose flowing hair recalls marine algae, a dugong, and several golden trevally are grouped together in a vertically-oriented composition with some kelp against a black background. The illustration is drawn with intricate linework, with an emphasis on contours and varying line weight, and with areas of solid black ink.
December 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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clhellisen.bsky.social
For the terminally confused trolls, and because people seem to be under the impression I don't know what I bought - Malva melk tert slice and cookie dough brownie from a bakery IN SOUTH AFRICA.

This is a shot of the interior. This is not Canada.
Small bakery with artisanal bread on a centre table under a chandelier. In the background are tray bakes and a chalk board menu.
December 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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edinburghsff.com
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#sffadvent 🚀🎄
Edinburgh SFF on Instagram: "Want to try a new epic fantasy series this Christmas? Gharantia’s Guardian is the first book in the Chronicles of the Endless War Series, by L.M Douglas and available thro...
15 likes, 1 comments - edinburghsff on December 9, 2025: "Want to try a new epic fantasy series this Christmas? Gharantia’s Guardian is the first book in the Chronicles of the Endless War Series, by L...
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December 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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michaelhobbes.bsky.social
Scam alert: Someone is pretending to be me and reaching out to authors. The pitch contains enough specific details that it sounds plausible at first.

This is not me! I'm so sorry to anyone who has fallen for this.
I'm Michael Hobbes, yes, that Michael Hobbes from If Books Could Kill. I help run our little corner of chaos where 69,000 readers, writers, and mildly obsessive book nerds gather to talk about the stories that shape (and sometimes ruin) our brains. I picked up your book reminding us that and honestly.. I didn't stand a chance. The humanity, the humility, the sheer scope of what you do, it's staggering. You somehow make your topic feel both epic and intimate, conclusion of book We don't reach out to every author, mostly because l'm lazy, but your writing grabbed me by the collar. We'd love to feature you in our next author section, where our readers and listeners connect directly with the storytellers and thinkers who make us rethink what "impact" really means. Would you be interested if we chose your book for our next section? Thanks for making my week with your work. I promise this isn't one of those "team emails", it's really just me, geeking out in your inbox.
December 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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clhellisen.bsky.social
In fabulous news, I just found out that The Shape of Monsters made an audible best of SFF list!

If you're looking for LGBTQIA+ dark fantasy with non binary rep, where almost everyone is a queer disaster, then look no further

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December 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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ukpageone.bsky.social
On today's Drafting Notes (last of the year!) we are talking about endings - why a good ending can stay with a reader, and how to write a good one. Plus, we chat about some of our favourite endings (spoiler-free as much as possible!)

Watch now: youtu.be/-oMYs8xN3N4
Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
December 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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muellershewrote.com
Same, fungus. Same.
December 9, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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edinburghsff.com
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#sffadvent 🚀🎄
Edinburgh SFF on Instagram: "Ailith is in the middle of a heist when a mysterious figure breaks into the same vault and unleashes a deadly magical disease upon the world.  ​But the disease proves to ...
14 likes, 0 comments - edinburghsff on December 6, 2025: "Ailith is in the middle of a heist when a mysterious figure breaks into the same vault and unleashes a deadly magical disease upon the world. ...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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stetpodcasts.bsky.social
Some brilliant episodes this week, including the 250th episode of @ukpageone.bsky.social featuring a great interview with Joe Hill!

@theconversation.bsky.social
Weekly Schedule for STET Podcasts: Tuesday 9 December - The Conversation Ep.174 - Alison Larkin Wednesday 10 December - Drafting Notes: How to Nail the Perfect Ending Friday 12 December - Page One - The Writer's Podcast: Ep. 250 - Joe Hill shares the secrets behind King Sorrow and his creative process
December 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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queensbookasylum.com
With our 10th review out in the wild, it's time to say goodbye to SPFBO. The Champions' League was fun, and I can't wait for the results! Until then, you can find our final list and every review we posted in the past few months on this page:

queensbookasylum.com/2025/05/30/s... 1/4
SPFBO Champions' League - Queen's Book Asylum
Queen's Book Asylum's main SPFBO Champions' League page, where you'll find a short heads up about the contest, info about our process, the 10 champions - including GR and universal links -, our proces...
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December 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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ukpageone.bsky.social
Patreon backers have early access to our 250th (!) episode, with the brilliant Joe Hill! We talked to Joe about his writing career, including why he chose to use a different name to distance himself from his famous dad when he started his career.

Join Patreon to watch now: patreon.com/ukpageone
December 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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davidgreenwriter.bsky.social
You never know, I might be surprised...

But at least readers are enjoying Magic, Maps, and Mischief 😊
December 8, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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timclare.bsky.social
You might not know this, but I wrote two novels that make great Xmas gifts. The first, The Honours, is set in 1935 in a country house in Norfolk. It has secret passages & mysteries & a 13-year-old protagonist called Delphine. I would describe it as 'weird gothic'.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-hon...
The Honours by Tim Clare | Waterstones
Buy The Honours by Tim Clare from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM