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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · 2d

Hi everyone, exciting news - I've created a new home for more content from me!

Beyond the Barrow is a space for folklore, fantasy, myth and magic, even some spooky stories 🍂✨❄️ 🎃

I'd love it if you'd join me and even consider subscribing!

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Beyond the Barrow | Substack

Beyond the Barrow is a place where fantasy meets folklore, where we travel through the mists of time to mythology, history and spooky stories. Click to read Beyond the Barrow, a Substack publication. ...

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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · 2d

The Beauty of Autumn 🍂🎃

My first post on my new blogging home - Beyond the Barrow.

Check it out below:

The Beauty of Autumn

I always feel a calmness and sense of optimism in the changing of the seasons.

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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · 2d

Hi everyone, exciting news - I've created a new home for more content from me!

Beyond the Barrow is a space for folklore, fantasy, myth and magic, even some spooky stories 🍂✨❄️ 🎃

I'd love it if you'd join me and even consider subscribing!

beyondthebarrow.substack.com

Beyond the Barrow | Substack

Beyond the Barrow is a place where fantasy meets folklore, where we travel through the mists of time to mythology, history and spooky stories. Click to read Beyond the Barrow, a Substack publication. ...

beyondthebarrow.substack.com

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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · 3d

Things are getting spooky!

Check out the blog tour for Coffin Moon by Keith Rosson from @blackcrowbooks.bsky.social

(I'm on 18th!)

Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · 7d

An excellent review from Womble as usual, which perfectly captures the vibe and nuances of this book!

Runalong Womble @runalongwomble.bsky.social · 9d

New Review - A Brilliant mythic tale of magic, family and great storytelling I strongly recommend A Sword of Bronze And Ruin by Anna Smith Spark is out now and go get it! 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...

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Runalong Womble @runalongwomble.bsky.social · 9d

New Review - A Brilliant mythic tale of magic, family and great storytelling I strongly recommend A Sword of Bronze And Ruin by Anna Smith Spark is out now and go get it! 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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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · 12d

I generally don't buy 2nd copies but I had to use my last birthday book vouchers for the updated edition of A Sword of Bronze and Ashes for the matching sprayed edges, premium feel, extra chapter and matching spines.

And I'm glad I did 😍

@annasmithspark.bsky.social

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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · 15d

Stay tuned next month where I'll be on the blog tour for this, right in the middle of spooky season!

Love @normkonyu.bsky.social 's work and I'm really excited to read this.

Thanks @comicstitan.bsky.social for including me on the tour ☺️❤️

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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 16d

'Read it slowly and allow it to take hold of you. Remind yourself that books can also be art [...] cherish the beauty of human emotion, language and imagination.' A wonderful review of A SWORD OF GOLD AND RUIN from @blogspells.bsky.social Out now!!
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A Sword of Gold and Ruin – Review

Book Snapshot Author – Anna Smith Spark Genre – Fantasy, Folklore Length – 352 pages Publisher – Flame Tree Publishing Vibe – Lyrical, mythical, unique My Rating &#821…

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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · 16d

New Review!

In this much anticipated sequel to a Sword of Bronze and Ashes, @annasmithspark.bsky.social
continues to push the boundaries with her unique and refreshing brand of fantasy ❤️

spellsandspaceships.home.blog/2025/09/23/a...

A Sword of Gold and Ruin – Review

Book Snapshot Author – Anna Smith Spark Genre – Fantasy, Folklore Length – 352 pages Publisher – Flame Tree Publishing Vibe – Lyrical, mythical, unique My Rating &#821…

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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks so much ☺️

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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · 16d

New Review!

In this much anticipated sequel to a Sword of Bronze and Ashes, @annasmithspark.bsky.social
continues to push the boundaries with her unique and refreshing brand of fantasy ❤️

spellsandspaceships.home.blog/2025/09/23/a...

A Sword of Gold and Ruin – Review

Book Snapshot Author – Anna Smith Spark Genre – Fantasy, Folklore Length – 352 pages Publisher – Flame Tree Publishing Vibe – Lyrical, mythical, unique My Rating &#821…

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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · 20d

Of course I am! :-)

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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · 21d

This BEAUTY arrived this morning from Waterstones 😍

Review coming soon as nearly finished the eARC!

SO honoured & thrilled to see my quote on the inside cover & alongside @petemc666.bsky.social @shaunalawless.bsky.social and @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social !!

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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · 22d

I'm working hard to have a few spooky book reviews for October and viking ones for the following month in Norsevember :)

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alwroteabook @allovesbooks.bsky.social · 22d

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The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman - The Fantasy Inn

Jared Shurin from the Fantasy Inn reviews The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman (of The Magicians fame), a standalone Arthurian fantasy book.

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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · 23d

I'm honestly really excited to get to it. Do you think I should wait til the house move is complete?

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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · 24d

I know that Piranesi is stuck somewhere where he's exploring many rooms but that's about it!?

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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · 24d

Thanks Jodie :) hope you're well

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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · 24d

I was too curious not to pick it up!

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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · 24d

I'm excited!! We're moving house in about a month and I'm considering saving it as the first read in the new house :)

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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · Sep 8

Great to hear! Hope you enjoy it :)

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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · Sep 4

New Review!

The Scour by @richardswanauthor.bsky.social brought to you by @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social

I loved this prequel novella to the Justice of Kings trilogy (yes you can read this one first and I highly recommend it!)

Full review here:
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The Scour – Review

Book Snapshot Author – Richard Swan Genre – Fantasy Length – 193 pages Publisher – Grimdark Magazine, 20th October 2025 Vibe – Mysterious, compelling, foreboding, spoo…

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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · Aug 28

Exciting News!

@brendannoble.bsky.social has a new cover and Kickstarter campaign for an absolutely gorgeous edition of A Dagger in the Winds, book 1 of the Frost marked Chronicles.

Check it out! 😍

Launches September 22nd and I think you'll agree this is beautiful!

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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · Aug 28

New Review

The Life and Death of Richard III - a re release of Anthony Cheetham's very solid 1972 biography with an updated new chapter from Dan Jones.

Thankyou @headofzeus.bsky.social !!

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The Life and Death of Richard III – Review

Book Snapshot Author – Anthony Cheetham Genre – History, Non-Fiction Length – 256 pages Publisher – Head of Zeus Vibe – Informative, formal, professional My Rating &#8…

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