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SPFBO XI is starting soon, and as is tradition (at least we did it last year) we're hosting our own Unofficial Cover Contest! Come look at the pretty book covers from this year's SPFBO and see which books were our favourites:

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January 10, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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Ahoy folks, it's SFINCS O'clock, and this is Nils with a new review.

These are my thoughts on Sunbathers, by @lindzmcleod.bsky.social

This is a bleak but worthwhile read, and while it hit me hard, I'm glad I read it.

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#BookSky #SFINCS
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January 6, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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Entries for SPFBO XI are now open! Are you a self-published fantasy author with a novel? Enter it into this year's Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off!

Visit the official website to check eligibility and sign up! Entries only open for today: mark---lawrence.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-...
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January 3, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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We're almost at the end of the year! 🥳 It's customary to reflect back on the books we've read, so here is our year in books 2025 featuring the books Nils and Trudie have enjoyed:

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December 29, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Given the time of year, we'd like to re-share this wonderful article by @zzclaybourne.bsky.social about how reading is a way to connect with the world.

We hope you're all able to take the time you need to read. <3

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#BookSky
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December 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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I've eaten too much, I've socialised too much, and now that things have calmed down, I finished up a book review I started earlier this week.

Here are my thoughts on why Lady of Fire by @thewanderinginn.bsky.social is the best in the series. /nils

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#BookSky
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December 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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The second round of SFINCS3 has begun, and the teams have been assigned their books.
These are the books assigned to Team TBR: www.readindiefantasy.com/sfincs-team-...

We're excited to get started! :D

#SFINCS #BookSky
Banner image showing the books assigned to Team TBR. The books are: - From These Dark Abodes, by Lyndsie Manusos - The Butcher's Lot, by Cate Baumer - Sunbathers, by Lindz McLeod - Sunchaser, by Emily Barlow - The Not So Mundane Mysteries of Norman Melamourne
December 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Today we're hosting a cover reveal for The Roses of Carterhaugh by Melissa Widmaier, a Scottish-based fairy tale retelling:

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December 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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The SFINCS goes on! Here's our review of semi-finalist A Second Life Worth Living, by @karenlucia.bsky.social

A tale that's not at all the story the name implies it might be. You should read it.

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#SFINCS #BookSky
December 21, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Throughout the week, we announced Team TBR's semi-finalists for the SFINCS novella competition.

To round things off, we're sharing one last post listing all five books: www.readindiefantasy.com/sfincs-semi-...

These are all excellent, and you should read them.

#SFINCS #BookSky
The image lists our finalists by book title as follows: The Drowned Heir Reap, Sow The Nome King & The Shroud A Second Life Worth Living The Final Voyage of Avery Mothmere
December 20, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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It's Friday, and it's time for Team TBR's fifth and last SFINCS semi-finalist.

We want to thank all authors who entered their books in the competition. It's been a privilege reading your stories and picking the top five was no easy task.

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#SFINCS #BookSky
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December 19, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Thursday is easing into the afternoon, and we're here to ease another semi-finalist onto our list.

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This one's a different take on changing the world, perhaps, kind of? Read it and find out.

#SFINCS #BookSky
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December 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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It's time to reveal Team TBR's third semi-finalist.

For today, we've got a solid piece of space opera that we're delighted to forward to the next round (not that we're not delighted with any of our other picks).

Check it out!

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#SFINCS #BookSky
December 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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For the second day of the week, we want to present Team TBR's second semi-finalist for the SFINCS novella competition.

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This one's a gripping little horror story, and we wish the author the best of luck in the next round.

#SFINCS #BookSky
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December 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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The first round of SFINCS is drawing to a close, so this week, we'll be announcing the semi-finalists of Team TBR.

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It's been tight, and we've got some stellar books to put forward. :D

#SFINCS #BookSky
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December 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Today we're celebrating the new release of Tales of Lunis Aquaria Volume II by @tessahastjarjanto.com, the sequel to Tales of Lunis Aquaria, a collection of short stories that combine new fairy tales with a Ghibi charm:

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December 6, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Happy Wednesday everyone!

AMoRaR is over, but we're still around. Today, we've got a review of The World-Maker Parable by @luketarzian.bsky.social

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December 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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We're back to our regular programming! Today we’re excited to host a cover reveal for The Stars Within by Alex Arch, a sci-fi novella described as a thought-provoking emotional roller-coaster that will stay with you after that final page.

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December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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We've now entered December, which means A Month of Rain and Reads has come to an end. Thank you to everyone that took part in the month by submitting a post, taking part in the challenges, or sharing our content!

Here's our final wrap up and thank you post: www.readindiefantasy.com/a-month-of-r...
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December 1, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Prizes:

- 1st prize: Gravesong, Huntsong, & Ghostsong (audio)
- 2nd & 3rd prize: Gravesong (audio)

Audiobooks are available worldwide through Bookfunnel.

We reviewed Gravesong, by @thewanderinginn.bsky.social, here: www.readindiefantasy.com/book-review-...

#AMoRaR #GraveSinger
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November 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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3-DAY BONUS CHALLENGE:
What item would you grab before jumping through a portal to a fantasy world?
You have mere seconds to decide.

Take part for a chance to win the complete Singer of Terandria series by @thewanderinginn.bsky.social, on audio book.

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November 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Our last post for a Month of Rain and Reads is the final interview with @the-book-bazaar.com! @kelefox.bsky.social is raising funds for a special chocolate overload hardcover edition of Darkhaven:

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November 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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It's A Month of Rain & Reads, and we may be winding down, but we're not yet done.

For today's first interview, we present debut author E.A. Bard ( @eabardwrites.bsky.social ), and we talk about her book A Tempest of Ravens.

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#BookSky #AMoRaR
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November 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Answers must be entered within 24 hours and before the next daily challenge. Entries will be picked randomly and are open internationally!

Books that are eligible must be indie or self-published fantasy, sci-fi, or horror with speculative elements.

Here is the full schedule of challenges:
A list featuring all of the challenges by day: 1. T H I C C 2. Do Crimes 3. Besties 4. Be Gay 5. Single Trip 6. Quest or Cozy 7. The Long Haul 8. Out Of This World 9. History Uncovered 10. Sharing is Caring 11. Your Ticket Out Of Here 12. Drink Me 13. Blood ≠ Love 14. Hidden Worlds 15. Seasonal Love 16. Light or Dark 17. Fluff or Feathers 18. Mythology Madness 19. Prophecy or Curse 20. Trans Joy 21. That's Epic! 22. In The Picture 23. Bite-size 24. Swords or Sorcery 25. Fae or Vampire 26. Gather the Crew 27. Menty B 28. Start Them Young 29. Here Be Dragons! 30. All Time Favourite
November 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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The giveaway for this challenge is for a collection of TWELVE books generously donated by indie authors! These are:

A Tempest of Ravens by @eabardwrites.bsky.social
Blood Price by @thoughtsstained.bsky.social
Corpseflower by @authorjtomala.bsky.social

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A green banner with the text Giveaway: a twelve book special and the following book covers: A Tempest of Ravens by E.A. Bard Blood Price by Nicole Evans Corpseflower by J. Tomala Hanging On: A Christmas Ghost Story by Iseult Murphy Immortal Spirit: An Ogre's Assistant Novel by Deborah J. Martin Lady of Ravensmere by Mary McKenna Sunchaser by Emily Barlow The Adventures of BLUE EAGLE, Vol. 1: A Classic Superhero Anthology Series by TienSwitch The Clown God: Tales of the Final Fall of Man Anthology 4 by Andrew Hindle The Covenant of Blood by J.S. Living The Last Fang of God by Ryan Kirk The Thing in Christmas Town by Iseult Murphy
November 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM