Nils O
@nils.readindiefantasy.com
Author of the Lost Dogs series, Emma's Story, and At the Road's End. Enjoys books, beer, and coffee.
"Could you go through your work day without AI" is an incredible self own and such proof that they don't see how it made everything harder about our work days But also... it's not even that old? Are.. are you okay, to think you need it function? Like.. bro how are you so deep in
I have found my new favourite meme response for slopists. Ahahahahaha 🤣
Hello #MythAugust In the Lost Dogs/Gone Home setting, each god has their own moral code. The code is tied the god's aspect, such that a god of power, wealth, and responsibility will have a moral code quite different from that of a god of nature. In this context, it should also be mentioned that
Prof Emily@professoremily.bsky.social · 3d ago#MythAugust 3 What kind of moral code do your fantasy gods or spirits follow, if any? Do they share similar moral values to the people, or is their sense of morality completely alien? Do they even do "morality" at all? As usual, interpret as you wish and don't forget to interact with others! ☺️
If you're a new writer looking to publish your book, my biggest piece of advice is to do research into publishing, no matter whether you want to go trad or self-pub. And PLEASE avoid vanity presses and hybrid publishers that ask you to pay to publish your book.
Are you a self-published/indie SFFH author with a new book release coming up or are you launching a crowdfund? We can feature it in our new monthly release round-ups from September onwards! Just fill out this form: www.readindiefantasy.com/new-releases/
Hello #MythAugust In the Lost Dogs/Gone Home setting there is potential for factions and intrigue. However, so far, none of that has been relevant to the story, so I haven't explored it further. :)
Prof Emily@professoremily.bsky.social · 2d ago#MythAugust 4 Today, tell me about the different factions among your gods/spirits. Think like the Æsir & Vanir in Norse mythology, or angels & demons in Christianity. What's their relationship? Are they sworn enemies? Sometimes allies? Interpret the question however makes sense for your story!
Today we’re excited to host a cover reveal for Body in the Amber Library by D. Hale Rambo, the first in The Enchanted Almveres Investigate series featuring a married couple with unusual magical abilities in a Fae-touched Regency fantasy and a murder mystery! www.readindiefantasy.com/cover-reveal...
These last few weeks, a lot of people have asked how I feel about moving from Netherlands to Sweden, and only last night did I realise that I don't know. I've been to busy focusing on all the details of the move, and I haven't had time too feel or think about the big things.
Hello #MythAugust In the Lost Dogs/Gone Home setting, most gods have an aspect, meaning they're a god 'of thing.' A few examples are: - Telos: wealth, power, responsibility - Ek: nature - Lysk: truth
Prof Emily@professoremily.bsky.social · 4d ago#MythAugust Day 2 Tell us about the major god(s) or spirit(s) in your fantasy religion! This is meant to be a broad overview - we'll have focused questions for specific gods later! Feel free to interpret the question as loosely as you need to if you aren't working with a traditional pantheon 😁
Hello #MythAugust In the world of Lost Dogs and Gone Home, it's established fact that there are a lot of gods, most of which are known and have names. However, not everyone believe in all gods, not all gods have believers, and some some people believe in god's that don't exist.
Prof Emily@professoremily.bsky.social · 5d agoHello #writingcommunity, welcome to Day 1 of #MythAugust! This is a worldbuilding game about ✨fantasy✨ gods, myths & religions! You can use the prompts to build up your gods, or yap about some you've already made! Today, give us a BRIEF intro (not too detailed!), & please interact with others ☺️❤️
Today we’re celebrating the release of The Shape of Magic by @marcomiki.bsky.social, a new fantasy story set in a magical university with themes of found family and heart: www.readindiefantasy.com/release-day-...
I just handed in the keys to my apartment, and I'm sitting here pondering the concept of home. I have places to stay, and I'll be fine, but it may be some time before I have a place where I feel at home again. At the same time, I'm not sure when last I felt truly at home somewhere.
What are you reading this weekend? Want a short, sweet read? Bear My Heart is a sapphic romance with a focus on stillness, healing, and magical nature. It's packed full of emotion but will leave you with a warm smile on your face. https://www.karenlykkebo.com/bearmyheart 📚💙
Allow me to introduce you to the Amnae from my Cruel Gods series! A fish-like mortal, the Amnae come from the underwater domain of Memoria, ruled by the jellyfish god Anima. They are known for their academic prowess and the ability to explore and manipulate memories. #TBBPrompt
The Book Bazaar: Coming October 29th, 2026@the-book-bazaar.com · 6d agoTBB Writing Prompt this week is: Aqua. Writing prompts are open to anyone who wants to participate! We'll take snippets, like-vibe pontifications... Anything! Let's read what you've got. #TBBPrompt #Writing #AmWriting #WritingPrompt
Creativity often goes as unpromoted as Ensign Harry Kim. Bring it, show it, share it. Books, paintings, music, sculpture, drawings, garden craft. Give us your heart's best.
Ruin a book by adding a word The NeverEnding Story, A Word
DD Ward ..."Sapphic Dr. DOOM"@ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · 7d agoRuin a book by adding a word: The Jungle Gym Book
Hello #AwesomeCharacters My book At the Road's End begins with Toini reuniting with her sister Päivi. Toini went missing in action sixteen years earlier and was presumed dead. Much of the first half of the book is about the sisters trying to reconnect and get to know each other again.
🌱 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 7d agoTell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Let's talk about reunions! Do your characters get any specific moments where they reunite with someone from their past? Or someone they lost touch with earlier in the story? Is it a happy reunion or less so? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Religion and gods are a pretty big deal in my latest book, so I'm going to try real hard to take part in this one.
Prof Emily@professoremily.bsky.social · last wk.I'm excited to announce that I'll be doing #MythAugust again this year, since it was so much fun last year! Have some fantasy gods you'd like to yap about? Don't have any, but would like to build some? Either way, this game is for you! NOTE: This is NOT about real religions!! #writingcommunity
Bear with him for a moment here... he may have a point.
Today we’re excited to host a cover reveal for Forest of Stone by @emmaladams12.bsky.social, the first book in a new trilogy of dark epic fantasy with twisted magic, cursed forests and morally grey characters: www.readindiefantasy.com/cover-reveal...
Somehow, it always feels like we're mostly just talking about cool things we want to do, and then it doesn't happen. It's great to get a reminder that the little things we do now and then add up. :D
Tru Skies@trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com · last wk.For Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week, I'm gonna toot my own horn a little and talk about @blog.readindiefantasy.com! This little indie blog I run with @nils.readindiefantasy.com has now hit 500 articles! We've reviewed 190 indie and self-published SFFH books! #SPAAW
Self-Published Author Appreciation Week is almost over - but not just yet. Today, we share an interview with @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social where he talks about his writing and his ambitions for the Divergent Paths initiative. www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter... #SPAAW
Hello #PretendPanel, All these things are cool, and they look great, but ultimately, I don't care. These days, I do almost all my reading on my phone or my kindle, and I want fewer books collecting dust on my shelves or weighing me down when I move.
Lizzie Blackwood@lizzieblackwood.bsky.social · 2w agoHappy Saturday, #PretendPanel! With special limited edition print releases being something of an industry staple these days, how do YOU feel about special artistic embellishments on book exteriors? This can be alternate covers, special finishes, sprayed edges, anything above and beyond in print.
The big Narratess Indie Sale is just around the corner. To continue Self-Published Author Appreciation Week, we want to share an interview (from last year) with @tessahastjarjanto.com who organises the sale. Give Tessa some love! <3 www.readindiefantasy.com/an-interview... #SPAAW
You can kill a French vampire with a baguette. It's a painstaking process but it works.
Happy Soupturday! This is the last time I have soup here before I move back to Sweden. I even got a little message from the staff to wish me well for the future. The soup is mildly spiced pea soup.
Books. Books are nice. You should read more books. Today for Self-Published Author Appreciation Week, we share this guest post by @angelaboord.bsky.social about the importance of reading. www.readindiefantasy.com/guest-post-h... #SPAAW
