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annasmithspark.bsky.social
Queen of Grimdark
@annasmithspark.bsky.social
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Author of critically acclaimed grimdark epic fantasy, EMPIRES OF DUST, A WOMAN OF THE SWORD, A SWORD OF BRONZE AND ASHES. A SWORD OF BRONZE AND ASHES out soon. Dyslxic, dyspraxic, ASD, PhD.
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 23d
Out on the 23rd September and available everywhere beautiful books are sold.

#books #fantasy #fantasybooks #epicfantasy #grimdark #grimdarkfantasy #folklore #folkhorror #myth 📖🔥
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 4d
Tickets at: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/butser-liter...
Butser BookFest 2025 — Butser Ancient Farm
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 4d
Two weeks' from today, on Sunday 19th October, I'll be @butserancientfarm.co.uk for #butserbookfest , talking about writing fantasy and creating ancient mythic worlds.

#books #fantasy #fantasyfiction #epicfantasy #historicalfiction
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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 4d
Does FANTASY need to be REALISTIC? 🗡️
In Ep. 174, guest @annasmithspark.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly discuss the role of realism in fantasy stories, and specifically battles and fights.

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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 5d
Tickets at: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/butser-liter...
Butser BookFest 2025 — Butser Ancient Farm
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 5d
In two weeks' time, on Saturday 18th October, I'll be @butserancientfarm.co.uk for #butserbookfest , giving a workshop on building a magical, fantastical, yet tangibly human world.

#books #fantasy #fantasyfiction #epicfantasy #historicalfiction 📖📖📖
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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 6d
ANALYZING/COPYING existing BATTLES 🛡️
In Ep. 174, guest @annasmithspark.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly talk about the importance of finding inspiration in real and fictional battles.

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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 6d
Oh fantastic! Which day?? Be brilliant to meet in person.
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 7d
Tickets are available at:
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/butser-liter...
Butser BookFest 2025 — Butser Ancient Farm
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 7d
I'm going to be @butserancientfarm.co.uk for #butserbookfest on Sat 18 and Sun 19 October. On Sun 19, I'll be talking about writing fantasy and creating ancient worlds - in the house in chapter two of A Sword of Gold and Ruin.
#fantasy #fantasybooks #epicfantasy #folklore #historicalfantasy
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 7d
Tickets are available at:
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/butser-liter...
Butser BookFest 2025 — Butser Ancient Farm
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk
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annasmithspark.bsky.social
Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 7d
I'm going to @butserancientfarm.co.uk for #butserbookfest on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October.On Saturday 18th at 2.30, I'll be giving a workshop on fantasy world building - in a Saxon Mead Hall!

#fantasy #fantasybooks #epicfantasy #folklore #historicalfantasy
📖📖🔥
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ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer @adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 9d
Ep. 174 of @sffaddictspod.bsky.social is LIVE! Join @annasmithspark.bsky.social, my co-host Greta Kelly and I for our writing masterclass on HOW TO WRITE BATTLE SCENES, exploring battle scenes and combat from all angles.

Stream/download/watch Ep. 174:
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sffaddictspod.bsky.social
SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 9d
Ep. 174 is LIVE! Join guest @annasmithspark.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly for their writing masterclass on HOW TO WRITE BATTLE SCENES, exploring battle scenes and combat from all angles.

Stream/download/watch Ep. 174:
linktr.ee/SFFAddicts
youtu.be/vYw7VAgkRGE?...
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 9d
'Just enjoy how the words are used ... A read that is very strongly recommended!'

Simple but wonderful words from @runalongwomble.bsky.social about A SWORD OF GOLD AND RUIN.

www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/9/...
A Sword of Gold and Ruin by Anna Smith Spark — Runalong The Shelves
Publisher – Flame Tree Press Published – Out Now Price – £20 hardback £3.82 ebook The sequel to the masterpiece folk horror high fantasy A Sword of Bronze and Ashes, a lyrical blend of epic m...
www.runalongtheshelves.net
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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 9d
Why are BATTLES so AWESOME? ⚔️
Ep. 174 airs tomorrow, with guest author @annasmithspark.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly discussing why fictional battles are amazing to read and write.

Available Sept. 30 in audio/video:
linktr.ee/SFFAddicts
youtube.com/@FanFiAddict
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adrianmgibson.bsky.social
ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer @adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 10d
GET READY FOR WAR! The latest @sffaddictspod.bsky.social writing masterclass with @annasmithspark.bsky.social is all about writing battles and fight scenes ⚔️

Check it out when it airs on Sept. 30
sffaddictspod.bsky.social
SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 10d
NEW MASTERCLASS INCOMING! Ep. 174 airs on Tuesday, with guest @annasmithspark.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly gearing up for a writing masterclass on HOW TO WRITE BATTLE SCENES ⚔️

Available Sept. 30 in audio/video:
linktr.ee/SFFAddicts
youtube.com/@FanFiAddict
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Runalong Womble @runalongwomble.bsky.social · 10d
Finished A Sword of Gold And Ruin by @annasmithspark.bsky.social last night been a delight of a read - mythic fantasy, gorgeous prose and yet at heart also explores the complexity of family. A delight - review to come soon
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 10d
Oh, thank you!!!
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 10d
Thank you!!!
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 10d
Just don't tell my agent I said this.
sffaddictspod.bsky.social
SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 11d
WRITE for YOURSELF ✍️
In Ep. 173, @annasmithspark.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly discuss the importance of writing for yourself and publishing stories however you can.

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sffaddictspod.bsky.social
SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 10d
NEW MASTERCLASS INCOMING! Ep. 174 airs on Tuesday, with guest @annasmithspark.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly gearing up for a writing masterclass on HOW TO WRITE BATTLE SCENES ⚔️

Available Sept. 30 in audio/video:
linktr.ee/SFFAddicts
youtube.com/@FanFiAddict
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 10d
Oh, thank you so much!!! So glad you liked it.
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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 13d
After my heroic attempts to be on every podcast everywhere, I'm now embarking on a quest to appear at every possibly in-person event. Kicking off this Saturday with a panel and reading at the INNSMOUTH LITERARY FESTIVAL, Bedford, a celebration of all things weird fiction. Tickets via link below.
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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 13d
JUDGE DREDD and POLITICAL ALLEGORY 🚨
In Ep. 173, @annasmithspark.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly discuss the (very timely) political allegories in Judge Dredd/2000 AD comics.

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sffaddictspod.bsky.social
SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 14d
The APPEAL of GRIMDARK FANTASY 💀
In Ep. 173, guest @annasmithspark.bsky.social tells co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly what appeals to her about dark fantasy/grimdark stories.

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