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Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast @theftfpodcast.bsky.social · 17d

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Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast @theftfpodcast.bsky.social · 17d

So excited to have released an episode today where we interviewed #1 NYT Bestseller Travis Baldree!

@travisbaldree.bsky.social is the renowned author of cozy fantasy Legends & Lattes, and he’s back with the amazing sequel, Brigands & Breadknives, coming out November 11!
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Travis Baldree on Brigands and Breadknives | Legends & Lattes Sequel & Cozy Fantasy

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W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · 18d

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Celeste | A Literary Escape @alitescape.bsky.social · 18d

🌞 Morning! 🌞 New book review today for NOT IN LOVE by Ali Hazelwood. 💙📚

I read this a while ago & forgot to post my review. 😅

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Not In Love by Ali Hazelwood

A book review on A Literary Escape about Not In Love by Ali Hazelwood, a contemporary romance that is STEMinist adjacent.

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Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast @theftfpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 9

Sure thing!

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · Sep 6

My collection of short stories, a blend of cyberpunk and slice-of-life, is one year old! To celebrate, The Crafty Bookstore is offering the paperback for 25% OFF. Get it before Sept. 24th, and you'll also get the eBook + some bonus reading / art! 🪐📚💙

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W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · Sep 6

Today, I bring you a review for The Art of Dragon Magazine. Take a look!
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Book Review: The Art of Dragon Magazine: Including All the Cover Art from the First Ten Years

I was at my local used bookstore with my family a few weekends ago, where my husband snagged a treasure: The Art of Dragon Magazine. There are a few different “Art of Dragon Magazine” b…

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · Sep 6

RARE from Alex Parker Publishing is an anthology of stories about secrets, which tend to lean horror. Stand-outs (for me) include "Remedy" by @rowanwolfauthor.bsky.social and "The Stuff Legends are Made Of" by @esraye.bsky.social.

Really enjoyed this; honored that I was able to be a part of it!

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Mark Lawrence @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social · Sep 6

I hear this is good... and $1.99 is a bargain for an audiobook!

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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · Sep 6

INVENTED WORLDS need to MAKE SENSE 🌏
In Ep. 170, @davewragg.com and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly discuss the importance of research and detail when creating believable worlds.

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KRR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · Sep 5

#WIPSnips "event"

“I’m going to need you two at this Devastation Day masquerade ball coming up. You’ll be there, right?” The question felt more like a command.
“I hope so.” Another lie.
“I don’t know if I can handle an event like that without my right-hand man.” He was being manipulative—trying to ensure Kyrien attended without needing to order it. He would absolutely order it if Kyrien refused, though.

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Runalong Womble @runalongwomble.bsky.social · Sep 5

New Review - things get deliciously creepy in this exquisite take of three women selected by decades each in danger - strongly recommend The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia out now! www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/9/...

The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia — Runalong The Shelves

I would like to thank Arcadia for an advance copy of this novel in exchange for a fair and honest review Publisher – Arcadia Published – Out Now Price – £20 hardback £7.99 ebook Back then,...

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Gabriela Houston - Writer @gabrielahouston.bsky.social · Sep 3

This Friday! 12 EDT, 5pm UK time!
6 female authors, 8 minutes each - speed dating for your (hopefully) new fav authors (and me)!
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Runalong Womble @runalongwomble.bsky.social · Sep 1

Hello Lunchtime crowd today’s review has a mix of great storytelling and analysis

Runalong Womble @runalongwomble.bsky.social · Sep 1

New Review - a highly recommended collection of reworked fairy tales and also great analysis oh how these stories have evolved - Black-Winged Angels by Angela Slatter is out now! www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/9/...

Black-Winged Angels by Angela Slatter — Runalong The Shelves

I would like to thank PS Publishing for a copy of this collection in exchange for a fair and honest review Publisher – PS Publishing Published – Out Now Price – £14.99 paperback With beaut...

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Fantasy Book Nerd @fantasybooknerd.bsky.social · Sep 1

NEW POST: Morning everyone! As well as my books, audiobooks etc, I like to read comics but can’t be arsed to do a review for each one. So I thought I would do a monthly round up of the comics I read. Today’s post is a roundup of the comics I read in August.

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BOOK POST | COMICS ROUND UP | AUGUST

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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · Aug 30

DARK vs. SANITIZED Fairy Tales 😈😇
In Ep. 169, @tkingfisher.com and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly discuss darker versions of fairy tales in comparison to sanitized ones like Disney’s.

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W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · Aug 29

It's once again time for Monthly Manga Mania, where my teen guest reviews a manga! Today he's giving his thoughts on Kamen Rider by Shotaro Ishinomori. Take a look!

#MangaReview #Bookbloggers #Booksky

Monthly Manga Mania Featuring Firsty Duelist: Kamen Rider by Shotaro Ishinomori

Did you know? My oldest kid is also a blogger! His fantastic blog, Firsty Duelist, focuses on his interests: Deltarune, Undertale, and trading card games such as Magic: The Gathering. He’s a …

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KRR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · Aug 30

#WIPSnips
Sorry, it's a long one today.
But you are getting 9 instances of "nose" for the price of 1.

“I would like you to use your power to shift the perception that my successor must be a male. I want the people to entertain the idea that Princess Sabi may someday be queen. As my only heir, she will undoubtedly inherit the power of the Gods from me. But if I want the transition to be free from conflict, I’ll need your help.”
The king’s eyes had gone from blind fury to unprecedented vulnerability in a matter of minutes.
“I have an idea about that,” Kyrien said.
“You do?” The touch of hope in his voice was encouraging.
“Yeah.” Kyrien let the idea develop in his mind for the span of a breath. “So, there could be this group of people from some faraway land who have dicks for noses.”
A hint of a smile appeared on the corner of the king’s lips.
“Maybe the ruling class of people have these dick-like noses, and the people with normal noses aren’t allowed to be royalty.
“Anyway, I could get a lot of laughs showing them eating and stuff. They’d have to lift their dick noses to drink tea so they didn’t burn the tip, for example.
“There could be a matter of succession they have to deal with, where someone argues that only a dick nose can rule. Someone asks why, and the dick nose says something about it always being this way.
“The normal-nosed person could say, ‘But I’m smarter and better suited to lead,’ or something. And the dick nose could say, ‘Everyone knows we’re superior to you lot in every way, including intelligence,’ right before he burns his flaccid cock nose in his tea.” Kyrien shrugged again. “I don’t know. It’s just the beginning of an idea.”

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Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast @theftfpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 26

We’re Back! (Again!)

Charles returned from paternity leave, and we chatted about a bunch of books that Charles read during his time off, including The Devils, Legends and Lattes, and Red Seas Under Red Skies.

The Friends are officially back in business!
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We’re Back (Again)! Catching Up on Fantasy Reads, Legends & Lattes, Red Seas Under Red Skies, & More

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · Aug 23

Announcing a new post-apocalyptic fantasy book, coming in 2026.

Today I'm sharing the title & blurb, and opening up early ARC applications, which you can find on my newsletter below. Plus, details on an eBook sale! Check it out! 🪐📚💙

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August 2025: New Book Announcement

Plus, a huge indie eBook sale!

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Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast @theftfpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thanks for having me on! I had a great time 😁

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Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast @theftfpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 22

This was a ton of fun 😁

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Laura from OWWR podcast @myyypod.bsky.social · Aug 19

In today’s episode, Hannah and I are joined by Dylan of @theftfpodcast.bsky.social to discuss KPop Demon Hunters!!! We go up, up, up with our voices and baby, together we’re GOLDEN. #kpopdemonhunters #netflix #movies #booksky #anime #tv #podcast #podcasts

TV Tuesday Ep. 23- "In some ways that can be more insidious..." (K-Pop Demon Hunters with Dylan of Friends Talking Fantasy podcast)

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On Wednesdays We Read Pod @owwrpod.bsky.social · Aug 19

It's a Tuesday, so we are watching TV!!! Or movies in this case. We are covering #KPopDemonHunters with @theftfpodcast.bsky.social! We discuss the themes, the characters, and the MUSIC!!! #Movies #Reactions
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TV Tuesday Ep. 23- "In some ways that can be more insidious..." (K-Pop Demon Hunters with Dylan of Friends Talking Fantasy podcast)

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Fantasy Book Nerd @fantasybooknerd.bsky.social · Aug 14

NEW REVIEW: Morning! Today’s review is the brilliant A Sword of Bronze and Ashes by the wonderful Anna Smith Spark. I absolutely adored this book and cannot wait for the new one to arrive in September.

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BOOK REVIEW | A SWORD OF BRONZE AND ASH | ANNA SMITH SPARK

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On Wednesdays We Read Pod @owwrpod.bsky.social · Aug 13

SEASON 6 EPISODE 30 OUT NOW! This book is all over the place. Seriously, we have whiplash. We are discussing chapters 17-32 of Proven Guilty, but also discussing Romance novels, thrillers, and manga! #dresdenfiles #fantasy #booksky
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Ep. 158- Harry Dresden has to get into that NeverNever (Proven Guilty)

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