Quick round up of my time at the fantastic Fantasycon Glasgow. Amazing time as always, and wonderful as always to see so many old and new friends www.patreon.com/posts/172053...
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THE SPORT OF WINGS, Oct'26. AN HONESTY OF THIEVES, Apr'27. Godblind, Songs of the Drowned. Dungeon Master https://magicandmayhemauthoracademy.com/ Rep @harryillingworth.bsky.social Zen, Shotokan, antifa, no AI in art, #WorkingClass She/They
Okay #fantasycon, I am in the bar until 11am. I have 4x copies left of The Sport of Wings, selling for a fiver. If you want a steamy fantasy romance about the high stakes, adrenaline fueled world of competitive dragon racing, come and find me!
Mission accomplished! 4 authors came to play 'Everybody Dies on a Squid' from @beadleandgrimms.com at @britfantasysoc.bsky.social's Fantasycon and 4 died spectacular (and funny) deaths. Full ep out soon!
TOMORROW! Come see us live at @britfantasysoc.bsky.social's Fantasycon in Glasgow as we kill* four authors in real time! *in-game, honestly. @annasmithwrites.bsky.social @davewragg.com @rtorrubia.com @stewarthotston.com
Free post up on my Patreon with some very exciting news. www.patreon.com/annastephens...
An Honesty of Thieves cover art | Anna Stephens. Author. Editor. Dungeon Master.
Well, I've signed off on the cover art, which was such a surreal experience from start to finish. I've never had any input on covers before
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It would appear I ran out of ideas for chapter titles the last time I was working on this manuscript (the sequel to AN HONESTY OF THIEVES, April 2027, @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social for those who are interested). Professional writer? Not in this house.
@marcorinaldi.bsky.social hosting the @narrativedamagerpg.bsky.social Fantasycon Dungeons & Dragons game, with @annasmithwrites.bsky.social, @rtorrubia.com, @stewarthotston.com and @davewragg.com
LOOK! 👀 We have a shiny new website, where you can watch/listen to all episodes, sort by episode type, and meet our brilliant authors turned players! Plus - leave us reviews and get in touch via the contact form! Let us know what you think of our new home! www.narrativedamage.com
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An actual play TTRPG podcast where your favourite authors swap their pens for dice and gather together to tell tales. Join them as they explore games including Call…
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I'm absolutely delighted to announce that @headlinebooks.bsky.social have acquired my new book A TRAITOR'S CALL in a two-book deal! Jamie Tulloch and the Legends team return in May 2027, tackling a threat much closer to home... cc @dhhlitagency.bsky.social @harryillingworth.bsky.social
EVERY UK MP needs to read this You are all part of a government that is creating a situation so hostile and unsafe that people are leaving the country This is not an isolated case. You have the power to do something about this.
Cal Horton (they/them)@fiercemum.bsky.social · last wk.New blog: Leaving the UK with a heavy heart. growinguptransgender.com/2026/10/02/l...
I wish there had been something like this when I started out writing! Working with a mentor like @annasmithwrites.bsky.social, mixing with other #writers in a sociable atmosphere + that online course offer! 🥳 I mean!! Tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-writer... #writingcommunity #indieauthor
We are delighted to reveal our exclusive edition of Blackveil by Kristen Britain! 😍 A Green Rider must join a mission to Blackveil forest, where the spirit of Mornhavon the Black lurks beyond a failing magical wall, to save a dying race. 🐎
Stellar books get stellar sequels
David (W) Goodman@davegoodman.bsky.social · last wk.I'm absolutely delighted to announce that @headlinebooks.bsky.social have acquired my new book A TRAITOR'S CALL in a two-book deal! Jamie Tulloch and the Legends team return in May 2027, tackling a threat much closer to home... cc @dhhlitagency.bsky.social @harryillingworth.bsky.social
Join our band of scoundrels in Doskvol as they start their adventure... Will they rise up from the murk or sink into the Void Sea? Part 1 of our Blades in the Dark actual play, CITY OF WHISPERS, is out now! Watch: youtu.be/VHccRDLlN08 Listen: linktr.ee/narrativedam...
This is a metaphor for so many things these days that I couldn't choose
Come and see us all definitely handle this like experts and not probably fall overboard and drown in the first 5 minutes. Maybe. Also tagging @davewragg.com as he was missing.
Narrative Damage@narrativedamagerpg.bsky.social · 2w agoJoin us at @britfantasysoc.bsky.social's Fantasycon on 9 October @ 9pm for some live late night chaotic D&D as our intrepid group of heroes (played by authors @annasmithwrites.bsky.social, @rtorrubia.com, Dave Wragg and @stewarthotston.com) investigate a mysterious ship moored in Waterdeep Harbour.
In a crossover episode with our sister pod, @narrativedamagerpg.bsky.social, we are joined by the brilliant @jongracey.bsky.social of No Rolls Barred & Blood on the Clocktower fame! It's a really fun chat about all things storytelling & games. Watch: youtu.be/15QhF2ZyU2U Listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
I started rewatching Buffy the Vampire Slayer a few months back as a background thing while learning all the things needed for indie publishing (note, I haven't learned them all. This shit is complicated). BUT! I'm at the end of season 6 and... I forgot how hot Evil Willow is. Like, so hot.
Willow Rosenberg: 'That Was Rude!'
Alt: Willow Rosenberg from tv show Buffy the vampire slayer: 'That Was Rude!'
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We're excited for this one! Our Marketing for Introverts panel goes live in 15 minutes, with Alex, GJ, Trudie, LL and Steve, come and join the chat here ⬇️ #writingcommunity #authorevent #indieauthors #bookmarketing www.youtube.com/live/627x7QY...
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Part of The Big Weekend: Does the idea of speaking at a convention leave you in a cold sweat? Is TikTok your idea of torture? Alex and guests discuss the cha...
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It's me! And a load of authors cleverer than I am! Come chat with us about world building!
Spotlight Indie@spotlightindie.bsky.social · 2w agoNext up on The Big Indie Weekend, Alex, Michael, Berna, Adam and KR will be discussing how to build cultures and societies into your world. They go LIVE in 15 minutes - click the link to watch www.youtube.com/live/FtlMZ0V...
Some very exciting news! If you've ever wondered what Aliens x The Thing would be like, you only have to wait until Spring 2028 to find out!
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Announcing our first in-person event for 2027! We're excited to be bringing The Writers Studio: Writer Development Day to Shrewsbury on 27th Feb 2027. We're also thrilled to welcome @annasmithwrites.bsky.social as our workshop leader for the event. TICKETS GO ON SALE SUNDAY!
Oh ho! Yes!!! Let me indoctrinate... I've been told I can't use that word. Let me brainwash... nope. I will be talking worldbuilding and character building. Join us as I seduce you into my cult-- *indie representatives bundle me away from social media*
Jack Nicholson: You Can't Handle The Truth!
Alt: Jack Nicholson: You Can't Handle The Truth!
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Spotlight Indie@spotlightindie.bsky.social · 2w agoEVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Announcing our first in-person event for 2027! We're excited to be bringing The Writers Studio: Writer Development Day to Shrewsbury on 27th Feb 2027. We're also thrilled to welcome @annasmithwrites.bsky.social as our workshop leader for the event. TICKETS GO ON SALE SUNDAY!
Every Friday, we meet a BFS member & peer deep into their soul. Here we have @annasmithwrites.bsky.social; though she's best known for grimdark, her forthcoming works may surprise you... An adventure heist or a fantasy romance, anyone? britishfantasysociety.org/meet-anna-st...
First time driving at night since passing my test. First time ever reversing in the dark. Yikes. Not a fan of that last one. Got us all home safely, though 💪🙏
Ewww, just got an offer from Spotify via Draft2Digital to create an audiobook of The Sport of Wings using AI voices. No, no, and NO.
Snl Matt Damon
Alt: Matt Damon saying, no offence but burn in hell
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