Amy Orrell

@authoramyorrell.bsky.social

Multi-genre author from the East of England. Debut science fiction novel, Tomorrow Was Beautiful Once, out now with Elsewhen Press. https://elsewhen.press/index.php/catalogue/title/tomorrow-was-beautiful-once/ www.authoramyorrell.com

Want to know more about the semi-finalists in this year's Small Spec Book Awards? Then check out the mini author interviews on this blog! A few will be released each Sunday. Big thanks to Melody McIntyre and @specawards.bsky.social #booksky #SSBA www.blog.melodyemcintyre.com/2026/07/ssba...

SSBA 2026 Semi-Finalists

For the second year in a row, I am an official influencer for the Small Spec Book Awards. What are the Small Spec Book Awards? You can che...

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Today I can finally share with you this amazing cover for Blood Ruin, which was made by Alison Buck. It is the fourth instalment of my epic fantasy series which will be published by @elsewhen.press on the 31st of July!

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Cover reveal of V.R. Ling’s new satirical science fiction novel Paradox Lost, out 14th August. Why haven’t we met any alien species yet, if they are so likely to exist? Because they’ve blackballed us from joining the intergalactic community.

Cover image for Paradox Lost by V.R. Ling. Cover art by Alison Buck and NASA. Against a starry black background, a NASA image of the Earth with a greenish alien hand holding a shiny black ball in front of it. Two quotes are included “gripping sci-fi with a darkly humorous flip side” and “a thrilling story”.

Two days until INSIDE OUTSIDE is published. One of David Bowie's most fascinating albums and periods, all too often overlooked, this has been a long-gestating project and labour of love. Anybody interested in reviewing the book for your website/blog, get in touch for a digital review copy.

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UK publishing generated £7.4 billion in revenue last year. Compare that to: Premier League football: £6.6 billion Home entertainment: £5.6 billion UK film industry: 2.8 billion Now tell me again why authors don't deserve fair contracts and better pay.