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Annabel Campbell
@annabelcwrites.bsky.social
(she/her) SFF writer based in Lanark, Scotland. Her first novel, THE OUTCAST MAGE, combines a coming-of-age narrative with thrilling magic and found family. Out now from Orbit UK/US in hardback, paperback, ebook and audiobook.
Had a fabulous time at the Toppings Edinburgh event last night. Such a pleasure to chat fantasy books with Andrew from Toppings, @stephenaryan.bsky.social and Gareth Hanrahan. Thanks so much to everyone who came, and a special thank you to anyone who came to speak to me about The Outcast Mage. 🧡
May 18, 2025 at 8:18 AM
FRIENDS! I am in lovely Belfast for #EasterCon2025 #Reconnect2025. I have pins, bookmarks, bookplates and FREE BOOKS! Come chat to me if you want a free copy of THE OUTCAST MAGE. I am around for chat all weekend, but if you want to see me on a panel, deets of panels are below:
April 18, 2025 at 11:38 AM
I have had, in many ways, a terrible day. But I am on my way to this, and I am surrounded by wonderful people. So! Edinburgh folks! Let’s do this! Come and have a laugh. Then come to the pub and watch me tank a bottle of wine. Ahem. I mean drink a totally normal and reasonable amount.
February 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
It’s a writing desk day. Only not my actual desk because the roof blew off in the storm (damn you, Éowyn) and so my study is out of action. Lovely release-day chocolates from @georgiasummers.bsky.social are giving me a very literal ‘little treat’ every time I do something though…
February 6, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Aaaaaa! THE OUTCAST MAGE is one of Amazon’s top SFF books of the month!

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February 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Okay!! The AMA is live!
Here's the link: shorturl.at/RHuEU

Come and ask me anything!
#fantasy #books #AMA #fantasybooks #epicfantasy #TheOutcastMage 💙📚

@orbitbooks.bsky.social
January 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Friends! I am doing an AMA on Reddit today on /r/fantasy. I’ll be posting the link around 1pm GMT (8am EST) and I’ll be answering questions throughout the day. Come ask me anything!

@orbitbooks.bsky.social #theoutcastmage #fantasy #books #reading 💙📚
January 30, 2025 at 9:38 AM
I had a wonderful day yesterday signing books at Toppings in Edinburgh (bookseller Andrew made sure to stack the books taller than me 😂) and Waterstones Princes Street. It was such a fun and totally surreal experience. #books #fantasy #theoutcastmage #reading 📚💙
@orbitbooks.bsky.social
January 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Had the most wonderful time at an event organised by Lanark Library yesterday, where I talked about my publication journey, books I love, and a bit about The Outcast Mage 😉. I even got to sign a couple of books (and bring out my shiny new stamp from Sombras blancas art! Isn’t it gorgeous!).
January 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Did I forget about #BlookBlurbMonday the week before my book comes out? Maybe. Today I have a really wonderful blurb from @ianthegreen.bsky.social (text in alt in case there's too much to read). Ian Green is the talented author of the Rotstorm Trilogy and Extremophile, both of which are fantastic.
January 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
ONE WEEK TO GO! The Outcast Mage is out next Tuesday (28th of January) in hardback (UK) paperback (US), ebook and audiobook! How has this come so fast?? 😱 A glass city on the brink of shattering, a mysterious power, disastrous choices, mystery, found family, and just a hint of dragonfire! 🔥
January 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
GUYS!! It is TWO WEEKS until THE OUTCAST MAGE comes out. Two weeks until my debut novel is in bookshops!

Continuing debut month, here’s another character bio, with accompanying art by Chris Simmonds Illustration. Haelius Akana, my very own disaster wizard.

@orbitbooks.bsky.social
💙📚 #fantasy
January 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Late today, but it’s #BookBlurbMonday!

This time, a wonderful quote from the incredible Catriona Silvey.

Silvey’s books are wonderful - MEET ME IN ANOTHER LIFE is clever and heart rending, and LOVE AND OTHER PARADOXES is a TREAT. It’s gorgeous, witty and full of heart.

@orbitbooks.bsky.social
January 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
We are less than 3 weeks from the release of THE OUTCAST MAGE! In the lead up, I’m going to be sharing some character bios of the main cast! The first one is of the main protagonist, Naila, with art by the amazing Chris Simmonds!

#books #fantasy #reading 💙📚
@orbitbooks.bsky.social
January 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
#bookblurbmonday!

This week’s blurb comes from the talented @shaunalawless.bsky.social. Her series, The Gael Song, is Irish mythology and history intertwined. Viking kings, immortal beings, fire magic, gorgeous characters and heartbreaking drama. Seriously, check it out.

@orbitbooks.bsky.social
January 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
First day back at the writing desk and it’s debut month promo time (prepare to be sick of me). Today begins with coffee and the last piece of Christmas cake (😭) and strategically arranging pretty books behind my desk.

#fantasy #debut2025 #reading 💙📚
January 6, 2025 at 10:54 AM
HOLY SHIT IT’S DEBUT MONTH?!?! And this baby author’s mug is in @sfxmagazine.bsky.social, along with a short interview about The Outcast Mage. (HOW am I in SFX?! Dude!) What a fantastic start to January 💚💚
January 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Hi friends! Happy Friday! And here’s a wee sample of THE OUTCAST MAGE for FREE! Read the first 3 chapters and meet Naila, a young woman unable to master her powers, and Larinne, a respected member of the mage senate, who is beginning to question the future of her city.

#fantasy 💙📚

bit.ly/49IEXL2
December 20, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Just recorded pronunciations for The Outcast Mage audiobook. This is the stupidest way to share an audio clip (a video of an audio clip…. But I couldn’t be arsed finding a better way), but here’s an outtake where my son thought he’d help us out.
December 9, 2024 at 6:24 PM
It’s #BookBlurbMonday (totally making this A Thing). This time with a quote from the lovely and talented @rainewilson.bsky.social. Her book, WE ARE ALL GHOSTS IN THE FOREST is beautiful and will blow you away, so if you haven’t read it, you should sort that ASAP.

@orbitbooks.bsky.social
December 9, 2024 at 4:30 PM
It’s book blurb Monday! Today I’m sharing a quote from the absolutely lovely @julieleong.bsky.social, author of the NOW BESTSELLING The Teller of Small Fortunes, because I had the opportunity to meet her on Saturday and get her to sign my copy of her gorgeous book (thank you!)
November 25, 2024 at 2:58 PM
I’ve been quiet this week cause me and the bub have been hit with a nasty bug, so I will just steal @orbitbooks.bsky.social post of a quote for THE OUTCAST MAGE. Not going to lie, I squealed when I got a quote from THE Trudi Canavan. Her books were formative for me, and I am a HUGE fan! 💙📚
November 20, 2024 at 6:26 PM
🚨 NETGALLEY KLAXON 🚨

THE OUTCAST MAGE is now available to request on Netgalley, both in the UK and the US! (Links below)

So if magic, coming of age, found family, political intrigue, disaster wizards and dragons are your kind of thing, then get requesting! ✨🔮🧙🐉

💙📚
November 15, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Okay, countdown to launch is here! I’m sharing some blurbs I’ve had from lovely people. The first is from the wonderful @georgiasummers.bsky.social, bestselling author of THE CITY OF STARDUST.

THE OUTCAST MAGE is out 28 January 2025 - available for pre-order now! (And on Netgalley in the US!) 💙📚
November 11, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Chocolate biscuits, check. Bucket of coffee, check. Tidy study, done last week. And now I’m getting stuck into my first proper writing session since my son was born. It feels wonderful and deeply weird.

Yes, I took a biscuit out for the photo, and oh no now I have to eat it.
November 11, 2024 at 11:49 AM