Nils O
@nils.readindiefantasy.com
Author of the Lost Dogs series, Emma's Story, and At the Road's End. Enjoys books, beer, and coffee.
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Nils O
@nils.readindiefantasy.com
· May 23
My novella Emma's Story is a tale about a young woman facing a big decision she’s not quite ready to make.
There’s also a bear, sleigh rides in the snow, and hot whiskey by the fireplace.
If you're looking for wintry fairytale vibes and dark forests, this is for you.
geni.us/emmasstory
There’s also a bear, sleigh rides in the snow, and hot whiskey by the fireplace.
If you're looking for wintry fairytale vibes and dark forests, this is for you.
geni.us/emmasstory
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Back when The Living Waters came out, I took a series of photos of water in the overlooked & polluted little wetlands near the Anacostia river in DC.
The theme is twofold:
What if water were alive?
What if nature not only persisted in the face of our brutality, but fought back & thrived?
🧵
The theme is twofold:
What if water were alive?
What if nature not only persisted in the face of our brutality, but fought back & thrived?
🧵
January 12, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Back when The Living Waters came out, I took a series of photos of water in the overlooked & polluted little wetlands near the Anacostia river in DC.
The theme is twofold:
What if water were alive?
What if nature not only persisted in the face of our brutality, but fought back & thrived?
🧵
The theme is twofold:
What if water were alive?
What if nature not only persisted in the face of our brutality, but fought back & thrived?
🧵
January 12, 2026 at 7:24 AM
We had a closer look at all the covers from this year's SPFBO and tried to pick our favourites. There are a lot of good ones.
SPFBO XI is starting soon, and as is tradition (at least we did it last year) we're hosting our own Unofficial Cover Contest! Come look at the pretty book covers from this year's SPFBO and see which books were our favourites:
www.readindiefantasy.com/the-unoffici... #SPFBOXI
www.readindiefantasy.com/the-unoffici... #SPFBOXI
January 10, 2026 at 3:34 PM
We had a closer look at all the covers from this year's SPFBO and tried to pick our favourites. There are a lot of good ones.
January 9, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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![Comic. [Two adults, one with short light hair, walking with a child with spiky hair.] PERSON: Oops, I forgot to say “rabbit rabbit” on January first! CHILD: Why do you do that? PERSON: Just a superstition. CHILD: What’s a superstition? PERSON: It’s a way to train yourself to feel like any bad thing that happens is your fault.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreidrs7rjct33ulawni7zummkvq43fgkc7tosrydi5fd3u5zkzttiue@jpeg)
January 9, 2026 at 5:38 AM
January 8, 2026 at 7:31 AM
I found this cute little drawing in the snow.
January 6, 2026 at 10:22 AM
I found this cute little drawing in the snow.
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Ahoy folks, it's SFINCS O'clock, and this is Nils with a new review.
These are my thoughts on Sunbathers, by @lindzmcleod.bsky.social
This is a bleak but worthwhile read, and while it hit me hard, I'm glad I read it.
www.readindiefantasy.com/book-review-...
#BookSky #SFINCS
These are my thoughts on Sunbathers, by @lindzmcleod.bsky.social
This is a bleak but worthwhile read, and while it hit me hard, I'm glad I read it.
www.readindiefantasy.com/book-review-...
#BookSky #SFINCS
January 6, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Ahoy folks, it's SFINCS O'clock, and this is Nils with a new review.
These are my thoughts on Sunbathers, by @lindzmcleod.bsky.social
This is a bleak but worthwhile read, and while it hit me hard, I'm glad I read it.
www.readindiefantasy.com/book-review-...
#BookSky #SFINCS
These are my thoughts on Sunbathers, by @lindzmcleod.bsky.social
This is a bleak but worthwhile read, and while it hit me hard, I'm glad I read it.
www.readindiefantasy.com/book-review-...
#BookSky #SFINCS
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If y’all liked the chibis, I opened a few slots to get your own 🥰 they’d obviously be more detailed and I’d make a background! Here’s an example using Eunice who belongs to @coveofmadness.bsky.social !!
link:
vgen.co/Nushdeco/ser...
link:
vgen.co/Nushdeco/ser...
January 4, 2026 at 1:59 PM
If y’all liked the chibis, I opened a few slots to get your own 🥰 they’d obviously be more detailed and I’d make a background! Here’s an example using Eunice who belongs to @coveofmadness.bsky.social !!
link:
vgen.co/Nushdeco/ser...
link:
vgen.co/Nushdeco/ser...
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‘Sh*t’ art is better than no art
January 5, 2026 at 5:13 PM
‘Sh*t’ art is better than no art
Here's where I usually take the Good Morning picture.
January 5, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Here's where I usually take the Good Morning picture.
It's snowed.
More than I've seen in all the few years I've been here.
There's a chance it might start again in a few hours.
More than I've seen in all the few years I've been here.
There's a chance it might start again in a few hours.
January 5, 2026 at 1:10 PM
It's snowed.
More than I've seen in all the few years I've been here.
There's a chance it might start again in a few hours.
More than I've seen in all the few years I've been here.
There's a chance it might start again in a few hours.
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HELLO! I WOULD LIKE TO CONNECT WITH INDIE/SELF PUB BOOK FOLKS - CALLING ALL READERS, WRITERS, REVIEWERS!
I'm judging for an indie book contest called #SPFBO and I'm looking to get the widest audience possible for this year's contest.
Follow back if you want me to chuck recommendations your way!
I'm judging for an indie book contest called #SPFBO and I'm looking to get the widest audience possible for this year's contest.
Follow back if you want me to chuck recommendations your way!
a puppet is sitting at a desk in front of a map of the united states of america
ALT: a puppet is sitting at a desk in front of a map of the united states of america
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January 5, 2026 at 12:38 PM
HELLO! I WOULD LIKE TO CONNECT WITH INDIE/SELF PUB BOOK FOLKS - CALLING ALL READERS, WRITERS, REVIEWERS!
I'm judging for an indie book contest called #SPFBO and I'm looking to get the widest audience possible for this year's contest.
Follow back if you want me to chuck recommendations your way!
I'm judging for an indie book contest called #SPFBO and I'm looking to get the widest audience possible for this year's contest.
Follow back if you want me to chuck recommendations your way!
January 5, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Severe Weather warning for snow and ice. Let's see if I make it to the office today.
January 5, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Severe Weather warning for snow and ice. Let's see if I make it to the office today.
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Chapter 33: A Broken Promise and A New Conspirator
Illustration 33/52
#WrensAria, a charming illustrated animal fantasy wherein I see how many different animals I can draw! Coming soon!
Illustration 33/52
#WrensAria, a charming illustrated animal fantasy wherein I see how many different animals I can draw! Coming soon!
January 4, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Chapter 33: A Broken Promise and A New Conspirator
Illustration 33/52
#WrensAria, a charming illustrated animal fantasy wherein I see how many different animals I can draw! Coming soon!
Illustration 33/52
#WrensAria, a charming illustrated animal fantasy wherein I see how many different animals I can draw! Coming soon!
Like a ton of other people, I also didn't get into SPFBO.
Am I disappointed? Not as much as I'd expected.
Will I get over it? Yes.
Will I still be cheering on my friends who got in? You bet! Now that I'm not in the running, you actually have a chance. :P
Best of luck everyone!
Am I disappointed? Not as much as I'd expected.
Will I get over it? Yes.
Will I still be cheering on my friends who got in? You bet! Now that I'm not in the running, you actually have a chance. :P
Best of luck everyone!
January 4, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Like a ton of other people, I also didn't get into SPFBO.
Am I disappointed? Not as much as I'd expected.
Will I get over it? Yes.
Will I still be cheering on my friends who got in? You bet! Now that I'm not in the running, you actually have a chance. :P
Best of luck everyone!
Am I disappointed? Not as much as I'd expected.
Will I get over it? Yes.
Will I still be cheering on my friends who got in? You bet! Now that I'm not in the running, you actually have a chance. :P
Best of luck everyone!
I submitted my book.
It's the first one, out of 12, that's eligible for entry, so it's the first time I'm going for it.
Obviously, I'll be disappointed if I don't make it past the lottery, but I'll get over it soon enough. ;)
Best of luck to everyone else hoping to take part.
It's the first one, out of 12, that's eligible for entry, so it's the first time I'm going for it.
Obviously, I'll be disappointed if I don't make it past the lottery, but I'll get over it soon enough. ;)
Best of luck to everyone else hoping to take part.
Entries for SPFBO XI are now open! Are you a self-published fantasy author with a novel? Enter it into this year's Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off!
Visit the official website to check eligibility and sign up! Entries only open for today: mark---lawrence.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-...
Visit the official website to check eligibility and sign up! Entries only open for today: mark---lawrence.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-...
January 3, 2026 at 9:17 PM
I submitted my book.
It's the first one, out of 12, that's eligible for entry, so it's the first time I'm going for it.
Obviously, I'll be disappointed if I don't make it past the lottery, but I'll get over it soon enough. ;)
Best of luck to everyone else hoping to take part.
It's the first one, out of 12, that's eligible for entry, so it's the first time I'm going for it.
Obviously, I'll be disappointed if I don't make it past the lottery, but I'll get over it soon enough. ;)
Best of luck to everyone else hoping to take part.
January 2, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Well, would you look at that...
January 1, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Well, would you look at that...
Anyone else feel like it's Sunday?
January 1, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Anyone else feel like it's Sunday?
Stay safe out there people.
Don't play with fireworks. It's hard to type if you've blown up all your fingers.
Don't play with fireworks. It's hard to type if you've blown up all your fingers.
December 31, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Stay safe out there people.
Don't play with fireworks. It's hard to type if you've blown up all your fingers.
Don't play with fireworks. It's hard to type if you've blown up all your fingers.
"I'm in this picture, and I like it."
My first ever commission, and it went real smooth and came out beautiful. :D
My first ever commission, and it went real smooth and came out beautiful. :D
Happy New Years everyone!!! 🎉🎊🥳
This is nowhere near comprehensive, I wish I could have included more 😭😭 and some of these I haven't posted yet so sneak peek 👀
This is nowhere near comprehensive, I wish I could have included more 😭😭 and some of these I haven't posted yet so sneak peek 👀
December 31, 2025 at 8:17 PM
"I'm in this picture, and I like it."
My first ever commission, and it went real smooth and came out beautiful. :D
My first ever commission, and it went real smooth and came out beautiful. :D
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Happy New Years everyone!!! 🎉🎊🥳
This is nowhere near comprehensive, I wish I could have included more 😭😭 and some of these I haven't posted yet so sneak peek 👀
This is nowhere near comprehensive, I wish I could have included more 😭😭 and some of these I haven't posted yet so sneak peek 👀
December 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Happy New Years everyone!!! 🎉🎊🥳
This is nowhere near comprehensive, I wish I could have included more 😭😭 and some of these I haven't posted yet so sneak peek 👀
This is nowhere near comprehensive, I wish I could have included more 😭😭 and some of these I haven't posted yet so sneak peek 👀
An excellent way to end the year - a brand new (and favorable) review for my little old book.
Not many people find out about it these days, but it's awesome when someone picks it up and enjoys it.
Thank you for your kind words @ormakal.bsky.social
Not many people find out about it these days, but it's awesome when someone picks it up and enjoys it.
Thank you for your kind words @ormakal.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 3:32 PM
An excellent way to end the year - a brand new (and favorable) review for my little old book.
Not many people find out about it these days, but it's awesome when someone picks it up and enjoys it.
Thank you for your kind words @ormakal.bsky.social
Not many people find out about it these days, but it's awesome when someone picks it up and enjoys it.
Thank you for your kind words @ormakal.bsky.social