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L.L. MacRae

@llmacrae.bsky.social

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Lauren is happiest at the seaside. With a book. And also a pot of tea. She writes about dragons, mostly. http://linktr.ee/llmacrae SPFBO7 Finalist

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L.L. MacRae @llmacrae.bsky.social · Aug 29

Classic-feeling epic fantasy with lashings of Ghibli whimsy & less conventional characters

We have messy family dynamics, underdogs, sapphic rep, ancient artefacts, talking war griffins, found family & so many dragons!

eBook: www.llmacrae.com/shop/p/ebook...
PB: www.llmacrae.com/shop/p/thebr...

ebook and paperback cover of The Broken Sword by L.L. MacRae, the finale to the Dragon Spirits trilogy, on a dark blue background with orange-red embers of fire floating from the bottom. It shows the review quote: "A love letter to both epic fantasy and even more so to dragons." Along with the text: Dragon Spirits Series Finale and Buy Now Direct From www.llmacrae.com

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L.L. MacRae @llmacrae.bsky.social · 2d

Dear Writer...

Encouragement for the hard days from 30+ authors

I rewatch this every now and then - it makes the tough days better and the good days wonderful

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Padc...

dear writer... encouragement for the hard days from 30+ authors

YouTube video by ToriTalks

www.youtube.com

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ℂ𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕖ℂ𝕠𝕞𝕞𝕦𝕟𝕖 @creativecommune.bsky.social · 3d

The Indie Writer's Voice aims to empower #indieauthors by providing advice and showing "you are not alone" with your questions and concerns.
Shared experiences, short stories, reviews, new releases and more!
Written By authors FOR authors.
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/creativecomm...

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Justine 📚💙 @ishouldreadthat.bsky.social · 4d

After two and a half years away, I'm back on BookTube! I was dealing with a lot and decided to step away, but I've decided now is the time to hop back on and destroy all your TBRs youtu.be/7HTVgaqNjl4 #booksky #booktube

Oh hi there, Booktube | I'm back!

YouTube video by I Should Read That (I Should Read That)

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L.L. MacRae @llmacrae.bsky.social · 5d

Sooooo much great advice in this panel!! We all needed our notebooks! 🤣🤣

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 6d

WATCH NOW: 'Only Rich People Write Books, Right?' discusses the myths and realities of covering the costs of publishing, with budgeting advice for indie authors from @simonkewin.co.uk, @llmacrae.bsky.social and @timhardieauthor.bsky.social #writingcommunity #authorevents youtu.be/TPklgIoevgw

L.L. MacRae @llmacrae.bsky.social · 7d

Want the chance to win the complete Dragon Spirits Trilogy??

Details in the quoted post - but be quick! Winner to be announced tomorrow evening!

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 7d

It's time for an epic giveaway! To be in with a chance of winning the complete Dragon Spirit's trilogy by LL MacRae, please comment below with your favourite fictional creature companion. The winner will be announced at our Indie Author Summer Party at 9pm on Sunday 5th Oct. #bookgiveaway

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 14d

Our big weekend is fast approaching, so today we're celebrating even more incredible indies with part five of our Meet the Speakers series of posts! #writingcommunity #indieauthor #indiebook #authorevent

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L.L. MacRae @llmacrae.bsky.social · 7d

We are live now!

Got a question for us?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyn5...

PANEL: There's No Such Thing as Stupid Question LIVE

YouTube video by SpotlightIndie

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L.L. MacRae @llmacrae.bsky.social · 7d

Received a reply and they're live again!!

L.L. MacRae @llmacrae.bsky.social · 8d

Just sent Libro FM my links via their Submit a Ticket page. Fingers crossed they reinstate them!

Absolutely. Such a pain. I didn't even know about it until I saw your posts!!

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L.L. MacRae @llmacrae.bsky.social · 8d

Looking forward to this live panel tonight at 7pm (UK time)!

Whether you're an aspiring author or you just want to troubleshoot, this panel is for everyone part of indie publishing!

Swing by, hang out, pick our brains, and have fun ahead of this fantastic event-packed weekend :D

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 8d

At 7pm we'll be live with @grahamaustinking.bsky.social, @llmacrae.bsky.social, @stevenmckinnon.bsky.social and @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social to troubleshoot your author questions. Need some advice? Jump in the live chat and ask our guests, or drop your questions below! youtube.com/live/Iyn5TA4...

L.L. MacRae @llmacrae.bsky.social · 8d

Was there a specific email address you used for authors? Or the general "submit a ticket" on their contact page?

L.L. MacRae @llmacrae.bsky.social · 8d

Oh nooo - mine isn't listed at all on Libro FM anymore

L.L. MacRae @llmacrae.bsky.social · 11d

Oooh, wonderful! I've submitted :D

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 11d

If you're an indie or self-published author with a sapphic SFF book, please submit it it to our LGBTQIA+ collection! You can find the collection here:

www.readindiefantasy.com/the-lgbtqia-...

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L.L. MacRae @llmacrae.bsky.social · 12d

Now the Dragon Spirits Trilogy is complete, it's available as a complete bundle!

You can grab the complete series as a Digital Box Set AND a Signed Paperback Box Set!

www.llmacrae.com/dragonspirit...

Screenshot from my website showing the two box sets for the complete Dragon Spirits Trilogy:

What You’ll Receive:

Digital Box Set
All 3 novels in EPUB format (works on Kindle, Kobo, phone and other eReader devices)
+ DRM-free (so you own the files forever!)
+ instant download after purchase!
+ BONUS: prequel novella included (keeping all your files together!)

Signed Paperback Box Set
All 3 novels signed, lined, and dated
+ personalisation available (treat yourself or a fellow fantasy fan!)
+ 3 exclusive full colour bookmarks (designed by KanizoArt)
+ free dragon sticker (only available direct!)
+ shipped directly from the author! (I pick, pack, and dispatch every single order myself!)

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L.L. MacRae @llmacrae.bsky.social · 13d

This was such a brilliant panel!! Definitely one to watch if you're in the unknown weeds with a manuscript and want to take the next step to self-publishing!

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 17d

Big Indie Weekend Panel: It can be hard to know where to start when it comes to the cost of indie publishing. @timhardieauthor.bsky.social, @llmacrae.bsky.social and @simonkewin.co.uk join Alex to talk practical ways to budget and keep your publishing costs manageable. #writingcommunity

L.L. MacRae @llmacrae.bsky.social · 21d

He is! The book is excellent, also :D

L.L. MacRae @llmacrae.bsky.social · 21d

Currently reading Trollgrave by Alex S. Bradshaw!

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 21d

Welcome to the weekend! What indie or self-published book are you currently reading or planning to? #ReadIndieFantasy

A promo image of a man reading a book on a tall stack of books with more stacks in the background, and the text: what indie book are you reading this weekend? Art by Grandfailure.

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Tessa Hastjarjanto @tessahastjarjanto.com · 21d

I'm back with more cover reveals! Check out Theater of Dreams, the sequel in the Strange Frontiers series by @jzabrinsky.bsky.social !

www.narratess.com/books/cover-...

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Cover Reveal: Theater of Blades by Jennings Zabrinsky - Narratess

The Strange Frontier series by Jennings Zabrinsky is getting a sequel! Theater of Blades is coming this November and I’m very excited for the action-packed novel. The artist, John Love, Read More

www.narratess.com

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L.L. MacRae @llmacrae.bsky.social · 23d

I'm going away on Sunday (to France & Italy, whoop!) so if you'd like to order a book/bundle/swag, now's the time!

Physical orders will be paused from Saturday 20th and will continue on my return Monday 29th :D

eBooks will be processed automatically!

www.llmacrae.com/shop

Signed and dedicated books — L. L. MacRae - Fantasy Author

Unmissable series for any book dragon!

www.llmacrae.com

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dominish_books @dominishbooks.bsky.social · 26d

Hey everyone! It's time for my (slightly delayed) August reading wrap-up. Check out the books I read, and my thoughts on them, here:
youtu.be/VKOgZwQP1eY
How did your reading go? Did you find any new favourites?

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 26d

Big Indie Weekend Panel: INDIE AUTHOR SUMMER PARTY. Join us as we invite @tdevens.bsky.social, @thomashowardriley.bsky.social and @alethearlyons.bsky.social to join Holly and Frasier to wrap up the weekend with a celebration of all things indie!

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L.L. MacRae @llmacrae.bsky.social · 26d

No such thing as too many dragons!!

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 26d

Big Indie Weekend Panel: THE LEGACY OF DRAGONS. Is there a creature out there that can challenge the dragon for dominance in the fiction world? @hannafordjenny.bsky.social, @emmaladams12.bsky.social, @jordanloyalshort.bsky.social and @llmacrae.bsky.social discuss creatures, beasts and monsters

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L.L. MacRae @llmacrae.bsky.social · 28d

Excited to be part of this fabulous live stream!

Ever wanted to pick an indie author's brain? Ask craft questions? Book questions? Or generally hang out with us?

Now's your chance! We'll be live Friday 3rd October at 7pm BST 🤩🤩

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 28d

Big Indie Weekend Panel: NO SUCH THING AS A STUPID QUESTION. A live version of our regular segment. Want some writerly advice from @grahamaustinking.bsky.social, @stevenmckinnon.bsky.social, @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social or @llmacrae.bsky.social? Drop your questions below or join us on the chat!