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Page One @ukpageone.bsky.social · 25d

This week @bloodyscotland.bsky.social just keeps getting better - after @tariqashkanani.bsky.social's amazing McIlvanney Prize win on Friday, @marcorinaldi.bsky.social has one gone and won the Pitch Perfect prize!

Marco standing with the Pitch Perfect prize judges

Marco and Tariq - somehow both winners?! A mad weekend!

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Fiona Leslie @bibliofi.bsky.social · 25d

I have the supreme honour of joining @misterkristoff.bsky.social to chat about Empire of the Dawn on the tour's finale stop in Edinburgh!

Come join us to learn the curious link between a train to Newcastle, potatoes and The Empire of the Vampire.

Jay Kristoff @misterkristoff.bsky.social · 25d

Announcing the EMPIRE OF THE DAWN World Tour!

Alsoooo, behold our exclusive double-sided EMPIRE OF THE DAWN dust jackets, only available for sale on stops this tour.

Tix here: linktr.ee/Jaykristoff

See you on the road 🖤⚔️🦇

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David Goodman @davegoodman.bsky.social · 26d

A few thoughts on last night's win. But not that many because I haven't had coffee yet.

www.davidgoodman.net/a-reluctant-...

A Reluctant Spy wins the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize

What a night.

www.davidgoodman.net

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Runalong Womble @runalongwomble.bsky.social · Aug 20

New Author Interview - today on the blog we welcome @clhellisen.bsky.social to talk about their new audiobook The Shape of Monsters www.runalongtheshelves.net/interviews/2...

Interviewing CL Hellisen — Runalong The Shelves

Hellooo!! CL Hellisen has been on my radar since I read their very good fantasy novel Cast Long Shadows and now they’ve started a new project which is an audiobook. The Shape of Monsters is out no...

www.runalongtheshelves.net

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Fiona Leslie @bibliofi.bsky.social · Aug 19

I am excited to announce that I am now represented by Judith Murray of @greeneandheaton.bsky.social

I am hard at work getting my manuscript ready for submission for editors. Hopefully we will have more good news in the near future!

Exciting times ahead!

greeneheaton.co.uk/clients/fion...

Fiona Leslie

Fiona Leslie is a sci-fi and fantasy author and self-professed board-game geek. She holds a PhD in evolutionary biology from the University of Aberdeen. A proud Glaswegian, she now lives in Edinburgh ...

greeneheaton.co.uk

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Fiona Leslie @bibliofi.bsky.social · Aug 8

A pox, a pox on you and your household.

an elderly woman is holding a palm tree and says a curse on you

Alt: an elderly woman sneering behind a palm tree and says a curse on you

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CL Woke Cannibal Erotica Hellisen @clhellisen.bsky.social · Aug 4

My book The Shape of Monsters is up on Audible for a credit, or free for premium accounts.

It's modern secondary world fantasy with gothic sensibilities, monstrous Princes from the Long Dark, scheming mages, and much queerity.

www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0FGDJ5X1...

The Shape of Monsters

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Audible Originals are proud to present, The Shape of Monsters by CL Hellisen, narrated by Omari Douglas, star of Black Doves and It's a Sin. In a world wher...

www.audible.co.uk

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Fiona Leslie @bibliofi.bsky.social · Aug 2

As an Edinburgh resident I feel this.... It is a constant balance of 'oh the city is vibrant and lovely' while also being 'thank god I don't have to go out in the crowds' to 'damn it's going to take me 40mins longer just to get the shopping in'

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Fiona Leslie @bibliofi.bsky.social · Jul 30

Excited to get my paws on a copy at tomorrow's Edinburgh launch!

Benedict Anning @benedictanning.bsky.social · Jul 29

Terrific night celebrating @mkhardywrites.com 's The Needfire with Kirsty Logan and Heather Parry! 🔥

Heather Parry and Kirsty Logan in conversation

Signed opening page of The Needfire, addressed to Ben and Penelope

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Lorraine Wilson @rainewilson.bsky.social · Jul 28

SHE'S ALIVE!!!

And she is *ridiculously* gorgeous omg

Said books out of the box, on a light blue blanket, with two bonus promo bookmarks, one with the book quote 'she doesn't know what she is yearning for, only that she is a deepwater current now...like a song sung into the darkness.' The other has a blurb from the amazing Steward Hotston, that reads 'written with reckless beauty and a finger on the heart'

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David Goodman @davegoodman.bsky.social · Jul 22

I'm absolutely delighted to announce that my next book, SOLITARY AGENTS, will be coming out next June!

It's fantastic to be working with Toby Jones and @headlinebooks.bsky.social on another Legends novel. Pre-order links and cover reveal to follow very soon.

The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · Jul 22

Headline is set to publish 2025 McDermid Debut Award winner David Goodman's second espionage thriller 👇 #BookSky

Headline to publish David Goodman's second espionage thriller

ebx.sh

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Gus Harris-Reid (EngineMasters trilogy out now!) @gusharrisreid.bsky.social · Jul 22

💥ANNOUNCEMENT💥

ENGINEERS' END, book 3 in my military sci-fi EngineMasters trilogy, is out now! 🤖⚙️💥⚔️

#mech #mecha #scifi #robot

Novel cover of Engineers' End, featuring a flying blue mech fighting a flying red mech, both armed with glowing swords

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Scottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · Jul 17

Take a journey into Scottish folklore through the pages of Dark Crescent by @lyndseycroal.bsky.social!

Thanks to our friends at @lunapress.bsky.social, we have five copies to offer in our Book of the Month competition. Enter by 31 July to win one 📚🤞

Book of the Month: Dark Crescent by Lyndsey Croal

We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.

www.scottishbooktrust.com

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Fiona Leslie @bibliofi.bsky.social · Jul 20

Mix a spoonful with hot milk and then add espresso and you have a pistachio latte. I use a hot chocolate maker which froths the milk it's awesome.

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Fiona Leslie @bibliofi.bsky.social · Jul 18

Congratulations Dave!

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CL Woke Cannibal Erotica Hellisen @clhellisen.bsky.social · Jul 3

So yeah it's Monsters day!

Inject direct into your ear holes at www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0FGDJ5X1M

A trope novel graphic, with the cover of The Shape of Monsters by CL Hellisen in the centre.

Around it are the phrases family secrets, the slowest slowburn in existence, divination & sacrifice, betrayal & revenge, dead things that don't stay dead, totally normal relationships yessir, decaying gothic mansions, magic & darkness, sibling rivalry, and terrible bargains.

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Fiona Leslie @bibliofi.bsky.social · Jun 6

We are mere hours away from @cymerafestival.co.uk beginning and there is still space on tonight's online games of Blood on the clocktower.

Even if you can't make it to the pleasence tonight you don't have to miss out on the fun with this laid back social deduction game!

shorturl.at/7BEyj

Blood on the Clocktower with Fiona Leslie — CYMERA

Social Deduction / Mild Horror / Peril Cymera Festival is in full swing, but something odd is happening in the games hall. A cry goes out. A storyteller is dead and it can only mean one thing. A dem...

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Fiona Leslie @bibliofi.bsky.social · Jun 5

Speaking of Blood on the clocktower.

I am Cymera's official storyteller this year! There are still spaces for both digital and in-person games.

Digital: 6th June 8pm
In-person: 7th June 8:30pm
To book your spot:
www.cymerafestival.co.uk/cymera25-games

Games — CYMERA

www.cymerafestival.co.uk

Fiona Leslie @bibliofi.bsky.social · Jun 5

Only 1 day to go to the start of the @cymerafestival.co.uk which means it's time for nail art.

I have taken inspiration from the official Cymera art by @mkhardywrites.com and tokens
from Blood on the clocktower.

I had to sneak in some @edinburghsff.com rep in there too!

Nail art collage. Top left corner: blue, purple and pink nails reading Cymera (cy, me, ra).
Top right: four nails with depictions of character tokens from the game blood on the clocktower.
Bottom left: nail art of the spy token from blood on the clocktower, held in the hand is the imp token.
Bottom right: nail art of white circle on purple background with SFF written. There is a pin badge matching the nail.

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Fiona Leslie @bibliofi.bsky.social · Jun 4

This set of games are online, all that is required is access to a web browser and microphone (cameras are optional).

Blood on the clocktower is a social deduction game where players have to hunt out the demon among them.

Great for fans of Among us, the Traitors or Ultimate Werewolf.

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Fiona Leslie @bibliofi.bsky.social · Jun 4

Two days to go until the @cymerafestival.co.uk !

At 8pm (BST) on Friday 6th of June I am running games of Blood on the Clocktower as part of Cymera's games hall.

Find out more and book your space -- shorturl.at/7BEyj

Blood on the Clocktower with Fiona Leslie — CYMERA

Social Deduction / Mild Horror / Peril Cymera Festival is in full swing, but something odd is happening in the games hall. A cry goes out. A storyteller is dead and it can only mean one thing. A dem...

shorturl.at

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ABS @abs.ventures · Jun 3

Our resident @bloodontheclocktower.com #Storyteller @bibliofi.bsky.social will be running 2 sessions of the #RavenswoodBluff madcap imp hunt - a digital version on Friday night and an in person on Saturday night (costumes encouraged) #BloodOnTheClocktower #BotC #Cymera25 #Games

Blood on the Clocktower knocker ornate imp pus Fi Storyteller picture

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Fiona Leslie @bibliofi.bsky.social · May 31

Happy birthday! - usual birthday drinks at Cymera?

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Fiona Leslie @bibliofi.bsky.social · May 30

One week to go!

Did you know there is a great digital programme as well?

This year it includes games of Blood on the clocktower. Friday 6th June from 8pm I will be running beginners friendly games .

Find out more here: tinyurl.com/mv3nn2xp

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Fiona Leslie @bibliofi.bsky.social · May 24

I had an amazing time @bridgecommand.bsky.social with my family this morning. From the minute you step through the front door every detail of the experience is second to none and the uniforms are comfy too. The crew are incredible from beginning to end.

We will be back next time we are in London.

Fiona (pink hair in space buns), wearing a navy blue jumpsuit sitting at a navigation console on the set of a space ship. The captains console in the foreground and large display screen with a nebula displayed in the background as part of the immersive game bridge command - London

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