The biggest of congratulations to mentee and editorial client Jessica A McMinn on reaching the finals of #SFINCS3 with her novella, Parasitic Omens!
Fingers crossed for the win! ~ Anna 🍾
Fingers crossed for the win! ~ Anna 🍾
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A huge thank you to the team @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social for selecting Parasitc Omens as a finalist in this year's #SFINCS3 competition.
I am beyond stoked that you enjoyed it! 🤗 Congratulations to fellow finalist @bengalley.bsky.social and the semifinalists for making it this far ❤️
A huge thank you to the team @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social for selecting Parasitc Omens as a finalist in this year's #SFINCS3 competition.
I am beyond stoked that you enjoyed it! 🤗 Congratulations to fellow finalist @bengalley.bsky.social and the semifinalists for making it this far ❤️
From five novellas down to two.
We are delighted to share our #SFINC3 finalists.
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Congratulations to @jessicaamcminn.bsky.social and @bengalley.bsky.social!
We are delighted to share our #SFINC3 finalists.
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Congratulations to @jessicaamcminn.bsky.social and @bengalley.bsky.social!
January 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The biggest of congratulations to mentee and editorial client Jessica A McMinn on reaching the finals of #SFINCS3 with her novella, Parasitic Omens!
Fingers crossed for the win! ~ Anna 🍾
Fingers crossed for the win! ~ Anna 🍾
😲😲😲
A huge thank you to the team @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social for selecting Parasitc Omens as a finalist in this year's #SFINCS3 competition.
I am beyond stoked that you enjoyed it! 🤗 Congratulations to fellow finalist @bengalley.bsky.social and the semifinalists for making it this far ❤️
A huge thank you to the team @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social for selecting Parasitc Omens as a finalist in this year's #SFINCS3 competition.
I am beyond stoked that you enjoyed it! 🤗 Congratulations to fellow finalist @bengalley.bsky.social and the semifinalists for making it this far ❤️
From five novellas down to two.
We are delighted to share our #SFINC3 finalists.
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🥁
Congratulations to @jessicaamcminn.bsky.social and @bengalley.bsky.social!
We are delighted to share our #SFINC3 finalists.
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Congratulations to @jessicaamcminn.bsky.social and @bengalley.bsky.social!
January 30, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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A huge thank you to the team @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social for selecting Parasitc Omens as a finalist in this year's #SFINCS3 competition.
I am beyond stoked that you enjoyed it! 🤗 Congratulations to fellow finalist @bengalley.bsky.social and the semifinalists for making it this far ❤️
A huge thank you to the team @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social for selecting Parasitc Omens as a finalist in this year's #SFINCS3 competition.
I am beyond stoked that you enjoyed it! 🤗 Congratulations to fellow finalist @bengalley.bsky.social and the semifinalists for making it this far ❤️
My last #SFINCS review for the semi-final round!
The Drowned Heir has a great premise and a lot of appeal for readers in search of moody, gothic vibes .
💙🪐📚 #BookSky #indiebooks
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The Drowned Heir has a great premise and a lot of appeal for readers in search of moody, gothic vibes .
💙🪐📚 #BookSky #indiebooks
www.angelaboord.com/post/sfincs3...
SFINCS3 Review: The Drowned Heir by Jennifer Donohue
“The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”) is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the talent and creativity present in the indie community. W...
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January 27, 2026 at 4:33 PM
My last #SFINCS review for the semi-final round!
The Drowned Heir has a great premise and a lot of appeal for readers in search of moody, gothic vibes .
💙🪐📚 #BookSky #indiebooks
www.angelaboord.com/post/sfincs3...
The Drowned Heir has a great premise and a lot of appeal for readers in search of moody, gothic vibes .
💙🪐📚 #BookSky #indiebooks
www.angelaboord.com/post/sfincs3...
My penultimate semi-finalist review for #SFINCS3 is up, this time for Karen Lucia's very timely, A Second Life Worth Living, which centres a man who's returned to life after being abducted and executed by the State. Book is by a Minnesotan author!
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#SFINCS
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#SFINCS
SFINCS Review: A Second Life Worth Living – Karen Lucia
"The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”)a is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the
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January 26, 2026 at 3:59 PM
My penultimate semi-finalist review for #SFINCS3 is up, this time for Karen Lucia's very timely, A Second Life Worth Living, which centres a man who's returned to life after being abducted and executed by the State. Book is by a Minnesotan author!
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#SFINCS
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#SFINCS
My review for #SFINCS semi-finalist A Second Life Worth Living by Karen Lucia...
This one packs a powerful punch, especially for the moment we're living in.
💙🪐📚 #BookSky #indiebooks
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This one packs a powerful punch, especially for the moment we're living in.
💙🪐📚 #BookSky #indiebooks
www.angelaboord.com/post/sfincs3...
SFINCS3 Review: A Second Life Worth Living by Karen Lucia
“The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”) is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the talent and creativity present in the indie community. W...
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January 26, 2026 at 3:44 PM
My review for #SFINCS semi-finalist A Second Life Worth Living by Karen Lucia...
This one packs a powerful punch, especially for the moment we're living in.
💙🪐📚 #BookSky #indiebooks
www.angelaboord.com/post/sfincs3...
This one packs a powerful punch, especially for the moment we're living in.
💙🪐📚 #BookSky #indiebooks
www.angelaboord.com/post/sfincs3...
My last read in Round 2 of #SFINCS was Sisters of Mercy by Yuval Kordov. #TheWIPs
Children-turned-war machines prowl the wastes on their mission to hunt the Adversary and protect the Last City in this dark sci-fi tale. #SFINCS3 #BookSky
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Children-turned-war machines prowl the wastes on their mission to hunt the Adversary and protect the Last City in this dark sci-fi tale. #SFINCS3 #BookSky
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SFINCS3 Round 2 Review – Yuval Kordov: Sisters of Mercy
I read this novella for the indie novella competition, SFINCS. The following review is my own personal opinion as a judge and does not reflect the views of the team as a whole. Find out more about …
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January 26, 2026 at 3:07 PM
My last read in Round 2 of #SFINCS was Sisters of Mercy by Yuval Kordov. #TheWIPs
Children-turned-war machines prowl the wastes on their mission to hunt the Adversary and protect the Last City in this dark sci-fi tale. #SFINCS3 #BookSky
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Children-turned-war machines prowl the wastes on their mission to hunt the Adversary and protect the Last City in this dark sci-fi tale. #SFINCS3 #BookSky
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The current list of SFINCS3 reviews has been updated! We had some more round one reviews written and a bunch from round two! #sfincs #booksky💙📚🪐
#writingcommunity
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#writingcommunity
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SFINCS3 | The Speculative Fict
Results from the third year of The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”). SFINCS3.
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January 25, 2026 at 3:43 PM
The current list of SFINCS3 reviews has been updated! We had some more round one reviews written and a bunch from round two! #sfincs #booksky💙📚🪐
#writingcommunity
www.sfincscompetition.com/sfincs3
#writingcommunity
www.sfincscompetition.com/sfincs3
My fourth read in Round 2 of #SFINCS was A Second Life Worth Living by Karen H. Lucia. #TheWIPs
A poignant, honest exploration of the ways we stand up for what we believe in. #SFINCS3 #BookSky
helynalclove.com/2026/01/25/s...
A poignant, honest exploration of the ways we stand up for what we believe in. #SFINCS3 #BookSky
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SFINCS3 Round 2 Review – Karen H. Lucia: A Second Life Worth Living
I read this novella for the indie novella competition, SFINCS. The following review is my own personal opinion as a judge and does not reflect the views of the team as a whole. Find out more about …
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January 25, 2026 at 1:31 PM
My fourth read in Round 2 of #SFINCS was A Second Life Worth Living by Karen H. Lucia. #TheWIPs
A poignant, honest exploration of the ways we stand up for what we believe in. #SFINCS3 #BookSky
helynalclove.com/2026/01/25/s...
A poignant, honest exploration of the ways we stand up for what we believe in. #SFINCS3 #BookSky
helynalclove.com/2026/01/25/s...
Another #SFINCS review: The Knight of the Moon by Gregory Kontaxis.
I had some problems with this one, but if you like fast-paced, plot-driven grimdark, it might work for you.
💙🪐📚 #BookSky #indiebooks
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I had some problems with this one, but if you like fast-paced, plot-driven grimdark, it might work for you.
💙🪐📚 #BookSky #indiebooks
www.angelaboord.com/post/sfincs3...
SFINCS3 Review: The Knight of the Moon by Gregory Kontaxis
“The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”) is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the talent and creativity present in the indie community. W...
www.angelaboord.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Another #SFINCS review: The Knight of the Moon by Gregory Kontaxis.
I had some problems with this one, but if you like fast-paced, plot-driven grimdark, it might work for you.
💙🪐📚 #BookSky #indiebooks
www.angelaboord.com/post/sfincs3...
I had some problems with this one, but if you like fast-paced, plot-driven grimdark, it might work for you.
💙🪐📚 #BookSky #indiebooks
www.angelaboord.com/post/sfincs3...
My third read in Round 2 of #SFINCS was The Drowned Heir by Jennifer R. Donohue. #TheWIPs
A dark but hopeful exploration of dangerous, magical sea beasts and sharing your body with your uncle. #SFINCS3 #BookSky
helynalclove.com/2026/01/23/s...
A dark but hopeful exploration of dangerous, magical sea beasts and sharing your body with your uncle. #SFINCS3 #BookSky
helynalclove.com/2026/01/23/s...
SFINCS3 Round 2 Review – Jennifer R. Donohue: The Drowned Heir
I read this novella for the indie novella competition, SFINCS. The following review is my own personal opinion as a judge and does not reflect the views of the team as a whole. Find out more about …
helynalclove.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:19 PM
My third read in Round 2 of #SFINCS was The Drowned Heir by Jennifer R. Donohue. #TheWIPs
A dark but hopeful exploration of dangerous, magical sea beasts and sharing your body with your uncle. #SFINCS3 #BookSky
helynalclove.com/2026/01/23/s...
A dark but hopeful exploration of dangerous, magical sea beasts and sharing your body with your uncle. #SFINCS3 #BookSky
helynalclove.com/2026/01/23/s...
My second read in Round 2 of #SFINCS was The Knight of the Moon by Gregory Kontaxis. #TheWIPs
A bounty hunter and a brave warrior are blackmailed into hunting a runaway knight... #SFINCS3 #BookSky
helynalclove.com/2026/01/11/s...
A bounty hunter and a brave warrior are blackmailed into hunting a runaway knight... #SFINCS3 #BookSky
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SFINCS3 Round 2 Review – Gregory Kontaxis: The Knight of the Moon
I read this novella for the indie novella competition, SFINCS. The following review is my own personal opinion as a judge and does not reflect the views of the team as a whole. Find out more about …
helynalclove.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:15 PM
My second read in Round 2 of #SFINCS was The Knight of the Moon by Gregory Kontaxis. #TheWIPs
A bounty hunter and a brave warrior are blackmailed into hunting a runaway knight... #SFINCS3 #BookSky
helynalclove.com/2026/01/11/s...
A bounty hunter and a brave warrior are blackmailed into hunting a runaway knight... #SFINCS3 #BookSky
helynalclove.com/2026/01/11/s...
Another #SFINCS review from me!
Selkie Moon by Kelly Jarvis is a quiet little emotional gem about mothers, daughters, and selkies. 🦭
💙🪐📚 #BookSky #indiebooks
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Selkie Moon by Kelly Jarvis is a quiet little emotional gem about mothers, daughters, and selkies. 🦭
💙🪐📚 #BookSky #indiebooks
www.angelaboord.com/post/sfincs3...
SFINCS3 Review: Selkie Moon by Kelly Jarvis
“The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”)a is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the talent and creativity present in the indie community. ...
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January 23, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Another #SFINCS review from me!
Selkie Moon by Kelly Jarvis is a quiet little emotional gem about mothers, daughters, and selkies. 🦭
💙🪐📚 #BookSky #indiebooks
www.angelaboord.com/post/sfincs3...
Selkie Moon by Kelly Jarvis is a quiet little emotional gem about mothers, daughters, and selkies. 🦭
💙🪐📚 #BookSky #indiebooks
www.angelaboord.com/post/sfincs3...
Here’s my review of #SFINCS3 semifinalist From These Dark Abodes by Lyndsey Manusos
#booksky #novella #horror #mythology
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#booksky #novella #horror #mythology
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SFINCS3 Semifinalist Review: From These Dark Abodes by Lyndsie Manusos - Page Chewing
I read and reviewed From These Dark Abodes by Lyndsie Manusos as part of the SFINCS3 novella contest. My review is honest, and my opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my team (T...
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January 17, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Here’s my review of #SFINCS3 semifinalist From These Dark Abodes by Lyndsey Manusos
#booksky #novella #horror #mythology
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#booksky #novella #horror #mythology
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Here's my third #SFINCS3 semi-finalist review! Kelly Jarvis's fantasy retelling of the selkie legend is impeccably written and will make your heart ache with its relatable portrayal of mother-child relationships: beforewegoblog.com/sfincs-revie...
#SFINCS
#SFINCS
SFINCS Review: Selkie Moon – Kelly Jarvis
"The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”)a is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the
beforewegoblog.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Here's my third #SFINCS3 semi-finalist review! Kelly Jarvis's fantasy retelling of the selkie legend is impeccably written and will make your heart ache with its relatable portrayal of mother-child relationships: beforewegoblog.com/sfincs-revie...
#SFINCS
#SFINCS
SFINCS Review: Selkie Moon – Kelly Jarvis
"The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”)a is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the
beforewegoblog.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Here's my third #SFINCS3 semi-finalist review! Kelly Jarvis's fantasy retelling of the selkie legend is impeccably written and will make your heart ache with its relatable portrayal of mother-child relationships: beforewegoblog.com/sfincs-revie...
#SFINCS
#SFINCS
Here’s my review of #SFINCS semifinalist The Butcher’s Lot by @catebaumer.bsky.social
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January 11, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Here’s my review of #SFINCS semifinalist The Butcher’s Lot by @catebaumer.bsky.social
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We continue with #SFINCS Round 2 where my first read was Selkie Moon by Kelly Jarvis.
On a stormy island in Orkney, a young girl has to grapple with the turbulent dynamics of her family life and her own possible fantastical origins... #SFINCS3 #TheWIPs #BookSky
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On a stormy island in Orkney, a young girl has to grapple with the turbulent dynamics of her family life and her own possible fantastical origins... #SFINCS3 #TheWIPs #BookSky
helynalclove.com/2026/01/10/s...
January 10, 2026 at 4:07 PM
We continue with #SFINCS Round 2 where my first read was Selkie Moon by Kelly Jarvis.
On a stormy island in Orkney, a young girl has to grapple with the turbulent dynamics of her family life and her own possible fantastical origins... #SFINCS3 #TheWIPs #BookSky
helynalclove.com/2026/01/10/s...
On a stormy island in Orkney, a young girl has to grapple with the turbulent dynamics of her family life and her own possible fantastical origins... #SFINCS3 #TheWIPs #BookSky
helynalclove.com/2026/01/10/s...
My latest #SFINCS review, this time for Jennifer R. Donohue's Gothic maritime fantasy, The Drowned Heir!
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#SFINCS3
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#SFINCS3
SFINCS Review: The Drowned Heir – Jennifer Donahue
"The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”)a is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the
beforewegoblog.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:59 PM
My latest #SFINCS review, this time for Jennifer R. Donohue's Gothic maritime fantasy, The Drowned Heir!
beforewegoblog.com/sfincs-revie...
#SFINCS3
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#SFINCS3
And here's the first of my Round Two semi-finalist reviews! A warning that this one includes marked spoilers & non-detailed discussion of sexual assault:
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#SFINCS #SFINCS3
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#SFINCS #SFINCS3
SFINCS Review: The Knight of the Moon – Gregory Kontaxis
"The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”)a is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the
beforewegoblog.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM
And here's the first of my Round Two semi-finalist reviews! A warning that this one includes marked spoilers & non-detailed discussion of sexual assault:
beforewegoblog.com/sfincs-revie...
#SFINCS #SFINCS3
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#SFINCS #SFINCS3
SFINCS Review: The Knight of the Moon – Gregory Kontaxis
"The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”)a is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the
beforewegoblog.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:54 PM
And here's the first of my Round Two semi-finalist reviews! A warning that this one includes marked spoilers & non-detailed discussion of sexual assault:
beforewegoblog.com/sfincs-revie...
#SFINCS #SFINCS3
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#SFINCS #SFINCS3
My last "technically Round One" review! This time for Jessica A. McMinn's darkly fun fantasy mystery, Parasitic Omens!
beforewegoblog.com/sfincs-revie...
Parasitic Omens is one of our semi-finalists & has already racked up a ton of Round Two reviews! 🔥
#SFINCS #SFINCS3
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Parasitic Omens is one of our semi-finalists & has already racked up a ton of Round Two reviews! 🔥
#SFINCS #SFINCS3
SFINCS Review: Parasitic Omens – Jessica A. McMinn
"The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”)a is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the
beforewegoblog.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:04 PM
My last "technically Round One" review! This time for Jessica A. McMinn's darkly fun fantasy mystery, Parasitic Omens!
beforewegoblog.com/sfincs-revie...
Parasitic Omens is one of our semi-finalists & has already racked up a ton of Round Two reviews! 🔥
#SFINCS #SFINCS3
beforewegoblog.com/sfincs-revie...
Parasitic Omens is one of our semi-finalists & has already racked up a ton of Round Two reviews! 🔥
#SFINCS #SFINCS3
SFINCS Review: Parasitic Omens – Jessica A. McMinn
"The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”)a is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the
beforewegoblog.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:03 PM
My last "technically Round One" review! This time for Jessica A. McMinn's darkly fun fantasy mystery, Parasitic Omens!
beforewegoblog.com/sfincs-revie...
Parasitic Omens is one of our semi-finalists & has already racked up a ton of Round Two reviews! 🔥
#SFINCS #SFINCS3
beforewegoblog.com/sfincs-revie...
Parasitic Omens is one of our semi-finalists & has already racked up a ton of Round Two reviews! 🔥
#SFINCS #SFINCS3
My review for Cate Baumer's atmospheric, moody Sapphic vampire fantasy, The Butcher's Lot, is up on Before We Go Blog!
beforewegoblog.com/sfincs-revie...
#SFINCS #SFINCS3
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#SFINCS #SFINCS3
SFINCS Review: The Butcher’s Lot – Cate Baumer
"The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”)a is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the
beforewegoblog.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:40 PM
My review for Cate Baumer's atmospheric, moody Sapphic vampire fantasy, The Butcher's Lot, is up on Before We Go Blog!
beforewegoblog.com/sfincs-revie...
#SFINCS #SFINCS3
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#SFINCS #SFINCS3
Belated #SFINCS Round 1 review for The Devil Owns Primetime by Sirius .: beforewegoblog.com/sfincs-revie...
Devil wasn't one of my initial books, but I picked it up on recommendation from a teammate. I'm so glad I did (it had been on my TBR before the contest, but this gave me the nudge)! #SFINCS3
Devil wasn't one of my initial books, but I picked it up on recommendation from a teammate. I'm so glad I did (it had been on my TBR before the contest, but this gave me the nudge)! #SFINCS3
SFINCS Review: The Devil Owns Primetime – Sirius .
"The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”)a is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the
beforewegoblog.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Belated #SFINCS Round 1 review for The Devil Owns Primetime by Sirius .: beforewegoblog.com/sfincs-revie...
Devil wasn't one of my initial books, but I picked it up on recommendation from a teammate. I'm so glad I did (it had been on my TBR before the contest, but this gave me the nudge)! #SFINCS3
Devil wasn't one of my initial books, but I picked it up on recommendation from a teammate. I'm so glad I did (it had been on my TBR before the contest, but this gave me the nudge)! #SFINCS3