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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 13d

We are so excited to be part of #SFINC3 this year. Our team has 20 novellas between us and each novella has at least two readers to score and review each title.
So what are the titles and who is reading them???

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 10d

Let's roll out the #SFINC3 reviews!

First up: A Twist in the Rift by @megradiant.bsky.social, reviewed by Lesely!
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A Twist in The Rift by Meg Radiant

Reviewed by Lesley Bennett-Chaney ★★★ Not quite sure where to start with this review. I kind of enjoyed it, but was also glad it was only a novella. The story is written in the first person, …

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 10d

#3 for #SFINC3 is The Moribund Monarch’s Masterpiece By @paulgzareith.ink, reviewed by Vivian!

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The Moribund Monarch’s Masterpiece By Paul G. Zareith

Reviewed by Vivian Cicero We enter the story in the hold of a merchant vessel, in which an imperial inspector has chosen to impose his will, rather than simply signing off on the manifest. He has g…

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 10d

First up for Jeremy's #SFINC3 reviews is Protocol of Valor by @timwolffauthor.bsky.social
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Protocol of Valor by Timothy Wolff

Reviewed by Jeremy Schwab ★★★★ Protocol of Valor by Timothy Wolff was added to my radar by being one of the reviewers for Grimoire Ink in this year’s ‘Speculative Fantasy Indie Novella …

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 8d

@kiraofthewind.com kicks off today's #SFINC3 reviews with Sunchaser by @emilybarlowauthor.bsky.social
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Sunchaser by Emily Barlow

Reviewed by Kira of the Wind ★★★★⯪ You ever feel like a book was written specifically for you? Like it has all the niche little elements that you thought nobody liked except for you? And you felt a…

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 8d

First up for @justairythings.bsky.social's #SFINC3 review is Glunda the Veg Witch by @keithwdickinson.bsky.social
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Glunda the Veg Witch by Keith Dickinson

Reviewed by Ariana Weldon ★★★★ For my first novella of the Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINC3), I have to say I think I started this competition well. Glunda the Veg Witch is a …

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 1d

The second #SFINC3 review for
@gregkontaxis.bsky.social's The Knight of the Moon, reviewed by Vivian!

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The Knight Of The Moon By Gregory Kontaxis

Reviewed by Vivian Cicero You are a cruel man, Gregory, and I’m very cross with you!! What did you do to my heart?? I’ll tell you what he did, he crushed it into a pulpy wreck.. Oh, the start of th…

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 1d

Next up on our #SFINC3 review list:
The Discarded Knight by Andrew Johnston, reviewed by Jeremy

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The Discarded Knight by Andrew Johnston

Reviewed by Jeremy Schwab ★★★ “The Discarded Knight” by Andrew Johnston, my second novella read in this Speculative Fiction Indie Novella 3 Championship took me on an unexpected journey…

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 1d

We're back with more #SFINC3 reviews!
First up is @andresstein.bsky.social with Dreamer, Awake! by @liamqdh.bsky.social
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Dreamer, Awake! by Liam Q. D. Hall

Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein ★★★ Dreamer, Awake is a novella by Liam. Hall, that’s part of this year’s SFINCs, and it’s a story that explores the human condition, or a part of it. A central…

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Bill Adams - Willow Wraith Press author/owner @williamjadams3.bsky.social · 3d

DAYUM, such high praise! I really have a good feeling about this book being cool as shit, so having Andres read/review this bad boy up, hell mother fuckin' yes!

Andrés da Silveira Stein @andresstein.bsky.social · 3d

Just finished my latest Beta Read! This one, Death Show Colossus by @williamjadams3.bsky.social !
It's 300 pages of dystopian goodness!
(And yeah, I know links on tweets are disliked by the algorithm. It is what it is.)
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Death Show Colossus - Beta Read Review

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Andrés da Silveira Stein @andresstein.bsky.social · 3d

It was an absolute pleasure, Bill!

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Andrés da Silveira Stein @andresstein.bsky.social · 3d

Just finished my latest Beta Read! This one, Death Show Colossus by @williamjadams3.bsky.social !
It's 300 pages of dystopian goodness!
(And yeah, I know links on tweets are disliked by the algorithm. It is what it is.)
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Death Show Colossus - Beta Read Review

Andrés Early Reads published a post on Ko-fi

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Andrés da Silveira Stein @andresstein.bsky.social · 5d

Well, I've finally managed to defeat Amazon and publish my book there!
It's also available to read on KU!
This book is a poetic experiment in three languages. To shine a light on the heart of the poems and see how they translate across different languages.

Saudade: A poetic experiment

Amazon.com: Saudade: A poetic experiment eBook : da Silveira Stein, Andrés: Kindle Store

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 7d

Andrés' lovely review for Far Removed is now on @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social 🩶

Andrés da Silveira Stein @andresstein.bsky.social · 7d

This book was a delight!
@cblansdell.bsky.social wrote an admirable sci-fi that is far from the usual adventure romp full of lasers and bling and swoosh!
It's a careful study into a being's sense and everything it entails.
I can't wait to get my hands on the second book of this duology!

Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 7d

Far Removed by @cblansdell.bsky.social

"It’s a book that explores how a broken person comes into their own after being broken."

Read @andresstein.bsky.social' full review
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Andrés da Silveira Stein @andresstein.bsky.social · 7d

This book was a delight!
@cblansdell.bsky.social wrote an admirable sci-fi that is far from the usual adventure romp full of lasers and bling and swoosh!
It's a careful study into a being's sense and everything it entails.
I can't wait to get my hands on the second book of this duology!

Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 7d

Far Removed by @cblansdell.bsky.social

"It’s a book that explores how a broken person comes into their own after being broken."

Read @andresstein.bsky.social' full review
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Far Removed by C.B. Lansdell

Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein ★★★★★ It’s incredibly hard to explain this book without spoilers. But I’ll try. *sigh* Who are you, when you’re forbidden to be you? Who are y…

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 8d

And for the second time this competition, it's The Morbund Monarch's Masterpiece by @paulgzareith.ink, this time reviewed by @andresstein.bsky.social!

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The Moribund Monarch’s Masterpiece by Paul G. Zareith

Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein ★★★★ Here we are, once again tackling a novella for the SFINCs! The Moribund Monarch’s Masterpiece was an interesting read in some aspects, especially the chara…

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Hel ✨ || Untwining... 🌀🪷 @helynalc.bsky.social · 10d

My first review for #SFINCS Round 1 is up! #SFINCS3 #TheWIPs

Also, stealing @stevewestenra.bsky.social's idea, and this will be a thread (if I don't forget lol) #BookSky

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SFINCS3 Round 1 Review – Olga Werby: Good Girl

This year I’m a judge for the yearly indie novella competition, SFINCS (The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship), and I thought I’d resurrect my blog for the purpose of posti…

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 10d

Performances of a Death Metal Bard by Rob Leigh, reviewed by @andresstein.bsky.social

Expect this #SFINC3 review to be METAL!
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Performances of a Death Metal Bard by Rob Leigh

Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein ★★★★⯪ My first job as a judge is to understand the value of a novella by itself. In that regard, this novella was METAL! Rob Leigh’s work here is superb in many…

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 12d

The Ships of Britannia by @emkkoulla.bsky.social

The Roman Empire never fell. The Gods are real. Ships are alive

Read the full series review from @andresstein.bsky.social!
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Ships of Britannia Series by E.M. Kkoulla

Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein The Roman Empire never fell. The Gods are real. Ships are alive. Wrath of Olympus (Ships of Britannia, #1) I love mythopoeia. I would argue that it’s my f…

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E. M. Kkoulla @emkkoulla.bsky.social · 12d

A huge thank you to @andresstein.bsky.social and @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social for the fantastic support! 🙏 🙏

Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 12d

The Ships of Britannia by @emkkoulla.bsky.social

The Roman Empire never fell. The Gods are real. Ships are alive

Read the full series review from @andresstein.bsky.social!
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Ships of Britannia Series by E.M. Kkoulla

Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein The Roman Empire never fell. The Gods are real. Ships are alive. Wrath of Olympus (Ships of Britannia, #1) I love mythopoeia. I would argue that it’s my f…

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Andrés da Silveira Stein @andresstein.bsky.social · 12d

I need more people to read this one! I want to talk and rave about it!
Besides, @emkkoulla.bsky.social is simply the best!

Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 12d

The Ships of Britannia by @emkkoulla.bsky.social

The Roman Empire never fell. The Gods are real. Ships are alive

Read the full series review from @andresstein.bsky.social!
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Ships of Britannia Series by E.M. Kkoulla

Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein The Roman Empire never fell. The Gods are real. Ships are alive. Wrath of Olympus (Ships of Britannia, #1) I love mythopoeia. I would argue that it’s my f…

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Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 13d

I'm excited to be a judge for #SFINCS3! For those who don't know, #SFINCS is the Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (the 's' at the end is just to make it sounds like 'sphinx' lol). It's like SPFBO, but specifically for novellas!

Here are the books I'm reading for Team Grimoire Ink:

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Andrés da Silveira Stein @andresstein.bsky.social · 13d

An ashtray with a smoking cig, an electronic circuit, and a plasma pistol by its side. Perhaps you can put it on a windowsill with a starry alien sky.

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Andrés da Silveira Stein @andresstein.bsky.social · 14d

Time for my review of "The Tome of Haren" by Damien Francis!
A sweeping, magical Classic and Modern Epic with Dark elements!
Be ready to be sequestered into an incredible world!

Tome of Haren - Book Review

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J.W. Gant @johnwgant.bsky.social · 16d

Are you aware that LinkedIn will begin using your data, including your resume, on November 3 to train its generative AI and you must opt out to prevent it?

Settings —> Data Privacy —> … AI

Screenshot from the LinkedIn mobile app showing the Data for Generative AI option turned off.

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