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The mission of the SSBA is to recognize and promote independent and small press authors writing exceptional speculative fiction.

Founded by @lnholmeswriter.bsky.social
Cofounded by @millieabecassis.com

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Small Spec Book Awards @specawards.bsky.social · 7d
It is time to officially announce the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards nominees. Please help us in congratulating them.

#SSBA #SSBA2026
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melodyemcintyre.bsky.social
Taking a break form all the sports to post another SSBA Finalist Spotlight. Today is Alvar Theo @alvartheo.bsky.social , author of Benothinged, a finalist in the Horror Category.

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Alvar Theo - Benothinged - SSBA Horror Finalist
Good evening! I hope you are keeping well and staying warm. It's unusually cold here for my region, lately, although, I grew up in colder, s...
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February 9, 2026 at 12:54 AM
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Nominated in fantasy for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: ECHOES OF THE ETHERSTONE by Lucy A. McLaren (Owl Talyn Press). Congratulations!

#SSBA #SSBA2026
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February 8, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Nominated in fantasy for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: DEEPEST CANYON by Kras Nebula (@thewpp.bsky.social). Congratulations!

#SSBA #SSBA2026
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February 7, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Nominated in fantasy for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: CREATURES FROM THE CALDERA by A.E. Pillow (@thewpp.bsky.social). Congratulations!

#SSBA #SSBA2026
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February 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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brandoncrilly.bsky.social
Oh damn - surprise news!!

So stoked to see CASTOFF included as a nominee for this year's @specawards.bsky.social. Did not expect this!

And I'm in excellent company w/ books from @tychebooks.bsky.social @aanpress.bsky.social and elsewhere. Congrats to the other nominees!!

#SSBA #SSBA2026 #Booksky
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Nominated in fantasy for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: CASTOFF by Brandon Crilly (@atthisarts). Congratulations!

#SSBA #SSBA2026
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February 5, 2026 at 11:54 PM
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Nominated in fantasy for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: BEYOND THE BORDER FOREST by @mollyhaniszewski.bsky.social (@quillsandcosmos.bsky.social). Congratulations!

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February 5, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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I spy with my little eye No Love Lost by @janeglatt.bsky.social
specawards.bsky.social Small Spec Book Awards @specawards.bsky.social · 7d
Congratulations to all of the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards nominees in the fantasy category.

#SSBA #SSBA2026
Image is of THE FOREST GODS, THE ICE MOVES FOR NO ONE, THE SOMNIA, THE WINDOWS TO A SHAPESHIFTER'S SOUL, THE WITCH'S JOURNEY, TRICKSTER TALES, and WAVES TAKE YOUR BONES Image is of these books: HUNTING STATIC, MELINDA WEST AND THE GREMLIN QUEEN, NO LOVE LOST, SMALL MAGICS FOR THE TRAVELING WIZARD, TAVERN TALE, THE BROKEN LUTE, THE DARK SIDE OF THE SUN, and THE DRAGONSCALE COMB Image is of these books: BALLAD OF RIVER BONES, BARED MAGIC, BEYOND THE BORDER FOREST, CASTOFF, CREATURES FROM THE CALDERA, DEEPEST CANYON, ECHOES OF THE ETHERSTONE, and FALLEN DESTINY
February 5, 2026 at 2:07 AM
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awwww I'm so happy to see Jane Glatt on this (buy her books they're cozy fantasy mysteries with a cat you need them)
specawards.bsky.social Small Spec Book Awards @specawards.bsky.social · 7d
Congratulations to all of the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards nominees in the fantasy category.

#SSBA #SSBA2026
Image is of THE FOREST GODS, THE ICE MOVES FOR NO ONE, THE SOMNIA, THE WINDOWS TO A SHAPESHIFTER'S SOUL, THE WITCH'S JOURNEY, TRICKSTER TALES, and WAVES TAKE YOUR BONES Image is of these books: HUNTING STATIC, MELINDA WEST AND THE GREMLIN QUEEN, NO LOVE LOST, SMALL MAGICS FOR THE TRAVELING WIZARD, TAVERN TALE, THE BROKEN LUTE, THE DARK SIDE OF THE SUN, and THE DRAGONSCALE COMB Image is of these books: BALLAD OF RIVER BONES, BARED MAGIC, BEYOND THE BORDER FOREST, CASTOFF, CREATURES FROM THE CALDERA, DEEPEST CANYON, ECHOES OF THE ETHERSTONE, and FALLEN DESTINY
February 5, 2026 at 2:06 AM
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patrickbarb.bsky.social
Speaking of awards, I have not one but TWO books nominated in the Horror Category for @specawards.bsky.social 2026.

JK-LOL (Mad Axe Media)

THE BIG ONE (Anuci Press)

And a lot of other cool books/authors.
Small Spec Book Awards logo Image shows these books: DARK CLOUD ON NAKED CREEK HOUSE OF GOD JK-LOL LUX IN TENEBRIS: POENA ET SALUS MY LIPS, HER VOICE NEVER, NEVER PREY UPON THE LAMBS Image shows these books: PUPPET'S BANQUET REEF MIND RUNNING DRY SATANIC STATIC SONG DOGS THE BIG ONE THE BREATHING HOUSE
February 5, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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obversebooks.co.uk
Good to see @dalesmithonline.com in there!
specawards.bsky.social Small Spec Book Awards @specawards.bsky.social · 7d
Congratulations to all of the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards nominees in the science fiction category.

#SSBA #SSBA2026
Image shows these books: A NEW BEGINNING AS A KANG SHOULD BE BODY AND SOUL BONNIE AND GUY CASUAL CERULEAN SKY CHIPPED DEAR STUPID PENPAL ISAAC Image shows these books: IT'S YOU, ISN'T IT ROSE-COLOURED CROSSHAIRS SILENCE SOMETHING IN THE WATER STATION IN THE SKY TERMINAL SOLSTICE THE MOON THE SUN FORGOT TOMORROW WAS BEAUTIFUL ONCE
February 4, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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atthisarts.com
We are so deeply proud to be considered and to be in such wonderful company. Sending much gratitude to the @specawards.bsky.social team for what really is very important and appreciated work. 💙
specawards.bsky.social Small Spec Book Awards @specawards.bsky.social · 7d
Congratulations to all of the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards nominees in the fantasy category.

#SSBA #SSBA2026
Image is of THE FOREST GODS, THE ICE MOVES FOR NO ONE, THE SOMNIA, THE WINDOWS TO A SHAPESHIFTER'S SOUL, THE WITCH'S JOURNEY, TRICKSTER TALES, and WAVES TAKE YOUR BONES Image is of these books: HUNTING STATIC, MELINDA WEST AND THE GREMLIN QUEEN, NO LOVE LOST, SMALL MAGICS FOR THE TRAVELING WIZARD, TAVERN TALE, THE BROKEN LUTE, THE DARK SIDE OF THE SUN, and THE DRAGONSCALE COMB Image is of these books: BALLAD OF RIVER BONES, BARED MAGIC, BEYOND THE BORDER FOREST, CASTOFF, CREATURES FROM THE CALDERA, DEEPEST CANYON, ECHOES OF THE ETHERSTONE, and FALLEN DESTINY
February 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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andrewhook.bsky.social
I seem to be nominated for a book award, together with @authoramyorrell.bsky.social also published by @elsewhen.press !
specawards.bsky.social Small Spec Book Awards @specawards.bsky.social · 7d
Congratulations to all of the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards nominees in the science fiction category.

#SSBA #SSBA2026
Image shows these books: A NEW BEGINNING AS A KANG SHOULD BE BODY AND SOUL BONNIE AND GUY CASUAL CERULEAN SKY CHIPPED DEAR STUPID PENPAL ISAAC Image shows these books: IT'S YOU, ISN'T IT ROSE-COLOURED CROSSHAIRS SILENCE SOMETHING IN THE WATER STATION IN THE SKY TERMINAL SOLSTICE THE MOON THE SUN FORGOT TOMORROW WAS BEAUTIFUL ONCE
February 3, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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Nominated in fantasy for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: CREATURES FROM THE CALDERA by A.E. Pillow (@thewpp.bsky.social). Congratulations!

#SSBA #SSBA2026
Book cover for Creatures from the Caldera
February 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Nominated in fantasy for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: BEYOND THE BORDER FOREST by @mollyhaniszewski.bsky.social (@quillsandcosmos.bsky.social). Congratulations!

#SSBA #SSBA2026
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February 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Nominated in fantasy for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: CASTOFF by Brandon Crilly (@atthisarts). Congratulations!

#SSBA #SSBA2026
The book cover for Castoff
February 4, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Nominated in fantasy for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: BARED MAGIC by @shcleveland.bsky.social (Owl Talyn Press). Congratulations!

#SSBA #SSBA2026
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February 3, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Nominated in fantasy for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: BALLAD OF RIVER BONES by @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social (@brigidsgatepress.bsky.social). Congratulations!

#SSBA #SSBA2026
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February 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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authoramyorrell.bsky.social
Grateful and excited to be nominated for a 2026 Small Spec Book Award, along with fellow Elsewhen Press author, @andrewhook.bsky.social, for his stunning book, Body and Soul.
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specawards.bsky.social Small Spec Book Awards @specawards.bsky.social · 7d
Congratulations to all of the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards nominees in the science fiction category.

#SSBA #SSBA2026
Image shows these books: A NEW BEGINNING AS A KANG SHOULD BE BODY AND SOUL BONNIE AND GUY CASUAL CERULEAN SKY CHIPPED DEAR STUPID PENPAL ISAAC Image shows these books: IT'S YOU, ISN'T IT ROSE-COLOURED CROSSHAIRS SILENCE SOMETHING IN THE WATER STATION IN THE SKY TERMINAL SOLSTICE THE MOON THE SUN FORGOT TOMORROW WAS BEAUTIFUL ONCE
February 1, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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melodyemcintyre.bsky.social
Happy February! Today, I am profiling the winner of SSBA 2025's Horror Category - R. A. Busby for her novel You Will Speak for the Dead (love that title!)

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R. A. Busby - You Will Speak for the Dead - SSBA Horror Winner
Good evening! Tonight, my SSBA Author Feature is for the winner of the Horror Category - R. A. Busby author of the book with a title I can't...
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February 2, 2026 at 1:46 AM
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Finally, all nominees will be getting their own personal announcements over the next several days. Nominated authors, stay tuned to see your own personal slides.

Congratulations again to all the nominees!

#SSBA #SSBA2026
February 1, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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For publishers who have submitted nominations to the SSBA, you can expect emails from us in the upcoming days about special opportunities for your writers. All of these opportunities are free & offered to you by our incredible influencers. Stay tuned for more information.

#SSBA #SSBA2026
February 1, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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SSBA readers, the competition has officially begun, and you will receive your book assignments today!

If you can’t find our messages, check your spam folders. Flag our messages as NOT SPAM. Email us if you can’t find them.

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February 1, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Congratulations to all of the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards nominees in the science fiction category.

#SSBA #SSBA2026
Image shows these books: A NEW BEGINNING AS A KANG SHOULD BE BODY AND SOUL BONNIE AND GUY CASUAL CERULEAN SKY CHIPPED DEAR STUPID PENPAL ISAAC Image shows these books: IT'S YOU, ISN'T IT ROSE-COLOURED CROSSHAIRS SILENCE SOMETHING IN THE WATER STATION IN THE SKY TERMINAL SOLSTICE THE MOON THE SUN FORGOT TOMORROW WAS BEAUTIFUL ONCE
February 1, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Congratulations to all of the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards nominees in the horror category.

#SSBA #SSBA2026
Image shows these books: DARK CLOUD ON NAKED CREEK HOUSE OF GOD JK-LOL LUX IN TENEBRIS: POENA ET SALUS MY LIPS, HER VOICE NEVER, NEVER PREY UPON THE LAMBS Image shows these books: THE CURSE OF SIX THE FILM YOU ARE ABOUT TO SEE THE RESTLESS FEW THE VAMPIRE'S DENTIST UNHOLY WE LIKE IT CHERRY Image shows these books: PUPPET'S BANQUET REEF MIND RUNNING DRY SATANIC STATIC SONG DOGS THE BIG ONE THE BREATHING HOUSE
February 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Congratulations to all of the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards nominees in the fantasy category.

#SSBA #SSBA2026
Image is of THE FOREST GODS, THE ICE MOVES FOR NO ONE, THE SOMNIA, THE WINDOWS TO A SHAPESHIFTER'S SOUL, THE WITCH'S JOURNEY, TRICKSTER TALES, and WAVES TAKE YOUR BONES Image is of these books: HUNTING STATIC, MELINDA WEST AND THE GREMLIN QUEEN, NO LOVE LOST, SMALL MAGICS FOR THE TRAVELING WIZARD, TAVERN TALE, THE BROKEN LUTE, THE DARK SIDE OF THE SUN, and THE DRAGONSCALE COMB Image is of these books: BALLAD OF RIVER BONES, BARED MAGIC, BEYOND THE BORDER FOREST, CASTOFF, CREATURES FROM THE CALDERA, DEEPEST CANYON, ECHOES OF THE ETHERSTONE, and FALLEN DESTINY
February 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM