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enby they/she 🇨🇦 — author of SPFBO Finalist Legacy of the Brightwash — fuelled by coffee, whisky, beer, and spite — art is always political https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/182634260/legacy-of-the-brightwash-deluxe-edition

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K Matar @krystlematar.bsky.social · Apr 16

Psssst did you know I have my PledgeBox store up? If you missed the Kickstarter for my GORGEOUS deluxe edition of BRGITHWASH you can grab one now!! You can also get prints of all the art including the cityscape by Jeff Brown and the updated map by Jack Shepherd!!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/182...

Legacy of the Brightwash: Deluxe Edition

SPFBO Finalist, dystopian Gaslamp vibes, Canadian wilderness worldbuilding, all coming together in a deluxe edition with brand new art!

www.kickstarter.com

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 2d

👾 futuristic world
☣️ dystopia! ✨with magic✨
📝 600+ pages
🔥 grumpy x sunshine
🗡️ revenge
🍃 lots of plants
💪 close friendships

🔖 book link: mybook.to/QVgAoK
💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/these-violen...
📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/59...

these violent nights by rebecca crunden kindle cover; image shows a neon city with four black figures, two men and two women; there's a moon in the background around the text.

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K Matar @krystlematar.bsky.social · 10h

Frank the MC of RED as played by Bruce Willis absolutely takes care of his lady.

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K Matar @krystlematar.bsky.social · 10h

This is anti-Frank slander and I’ll not stand for it!

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K Matar @krystlematar.bsky.social · 11h

Way to go Frank, good job buddy 😎

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K Matar @krystlematar.bsky.social · 1d

How’d you get in there Frank

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K Matar @krystlematar.bsky.social · 1d

Give me the inappropriate answer, coward

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K Matar @krystlematar.bsky.social · 1d

How does one pronounce VAHNF

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K Matar @krystlematar.bsky.social · 1d

I’ll see what I can conjure up 😆

K Matar @krystlematar.bsky.social · 2d

Huge hugs as you’re working your way through this transition. BUT THOSE CURLS, HELLOOOOOOO 😍

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James Lloyd Dulin @jamesldulin.bsky.social · 4d

The time has come...

Introducing Ethos by The Arcanist Guild, @benjaminaeveryn.bsky.social, E.J. Doble, @bshgarcia.bsky.social, Jonathan Neves Mayers, Morgan Shank.

A Dark Fantasy Anthology with six novelettes and beautiful artwork.

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 3d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 8
Spooky book recs

Here are a few indie books that are not only spooky, but ones I really enjoyed:
A Song for the Void by Andrew C Piazza
BestGhost by CJ Daley
Imago by Matthew Zakharuk @mzakharuk.bsky.social
Mystery of the Pale King by Sam Flynn @samflynnwrites.bsky.social

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C M Debell @cmdebell.bsky.social · May 29

If you like any of these things, you might like The Many Shades of Midnight

- Political fantasy
- Character-focused
- Multi POV
- Standalone, 350 pages
- No romance

(Also anti-capitalist rage and people taking action, if anyone needs that in their lives right now)

books2read.com/u/brev8w
💙📚🪐

Front cover of The Many Shades of Midnight by CM Debell
Quotes from reviewers:
'Some of the best character arcs in fantasy'
'Dark, gritty and impossible to put down'
'I was absolutely consumed by this book'

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Nils O @nils.readindiefantasy.com · 4d

It's hardly a secret that I'm a massive The Wandering Inn fanboy, so I'm naturally eager to share my thoughts about Huntsong and Ghostsong by the same author. :)

Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 4d

We've got another book review/recommendation.

This time, I share my thoughts about books two and three in the Singer of Terandria series, by @thewanderinginn.bsky.social

Undead, spiders, witches, and music.

www.readindiefantasy.com/book-recomme...

Banner image for the review of Huntsong and Ghostsong.

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Taylor | Maed Between the Pages @maedbetweenpages.bsky.social · 4d

Let's Unbox My Library, pt.2!
So excited finally have some all time favorites back on the shelf :)

youtu.be/BiJ-_kW-T9M?...

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T R Napper @trnapper.bsky.social · 5d

The Australian Ditmar Award ceremony was last night, and I was honoured to receive the nod for Best Novella. Ghost of the Neon God has now won the Australian double (Aurealis and Ditmar). Congrats to all the winners, and a huge thanks to all my readers.

author with trophy (wearing a 1984 t-short and standing in a cyberpunk hotel lobby)

Picture of novella (vivid orange cover), Aurealis trophy (looks kinda like a red glass nautilus), and Ditmar trophy (small gold rocket ship).

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 6d

WATCH NOW: Can any creature challenge the dragon for dominance in fantasy fiction? @hannafordjenny.bsky.social, @jordanloyalshort.bsky.social, @emmaladams12.bsky.social and @llmacrae.bsky.social fight it out, tooth and claw, to find out! youtu.be/GY8ZEucMfsM #writingcommunity #indiebooks

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Frasier Armitage @frasierarmitage.bsky.social · 7d

We’re going live in less than 30 minutes! Come join us ☺️

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 7d

The indie community is stronger together - supporting, celebrating and uplifting each other. Join us for 'Building a Platform' at 9pm BST - with @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social, @krystlematar.bsky.social, @adrianmgibson.bsky.social and @danielecoolbaugh.bsky.social. youtube.com/live/a0A5mvQ...

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K Matar @krystlematar.bsky.social · 7d

Pineapple, bacon, and something spicy (if you like spicy, that is) is a pretty darn good combo

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 7d

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K Matar @krystlematar.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks Steve ❤️

K Matar @krystlematar.bsky.social · 7d

Did I impulse buy myself an orchid today?

Absolutely yes.

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Tru Skies @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com · 7d

I'll be taking part in this in an hour! Come watch me press the back space key over and over as I laugh nervously.

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 7d

Writing doesn't have to be a lonely business. Come join our live write-a-long from 1pm today on Youtube, where we'll be joined by @timhardieauthor.bsky.social, @ronitjauthor.com and @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com. We'll be writing, chatting and supporting each other. youtube.com/live/SW2wof9...

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K Matar @krystlematar.bsky.social · 8d

IF YOU TOLD ME THAT, I WOULD GO ABSOLUTELY FERAL!!!!

K Matar @krystlematar.bsky.social · 8d

😭

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Grimdark Magazine @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social · 8d

Will grab you and drag you through its delicious twists and turns.

www.grimdarkmagazine.com/review-the-c...

REVIEW: The Cold House by A.G. Slatter

If you're after a shorter unsettling read that will grab you and drag you through its delicious twists and turns, then The Cold House would be one for you.

www.grimdarkmagazine.com

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