Small Spec Book Awards
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The mission of the SSBA is to recognize and promote independent and small press authors writing exceptional speculative fiction. Founded by @lnholmeswriter.bsky.social Cofounded by @millieabecassis.com 🌐 https://linktr.ee/smallspecbookawards
My site has moved to a new home and to celebrate, I have a bonus SSBA Semi-finalist feature (updated links for past features in comments) melodyemcintyre.com/2026/09/13/s... @specawards.bsky.social
Small Spec Book Awards – 2026 Semi-Finalist Feature
I thought I was done with the 2026 Small Spec Book Award Semi-Finalist Features, but I received two more responses (yay), so I have a bonus feature for you today. Today’s authors are: Mark T.…
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Congratulations to @therealjackfinn.bsky.social! His book PREY UPON THE LAMBS, published by @tonyanuci.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the horror category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026
Did you see my recent and final (for now) SSBA Semi-finalist feature? @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social, author of Fallen Destiny @brennanlafaro.bsky.social, author of Song Dogs & @dalesmithonline.com, author of As a Kang Should Be @specawards.bsky.social www.blog.melodyemcintyre.com/2026/08/smal...
Small Spec Book Awards - 2026 Semi-Finalist Feature #5
And all good things come to an end... at least for this year. Welcome to my last set of mini-interviews featuring the semi-finalists of the ...
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Congratulations to @marktbates-writer.bsky.social! His book THE CURSE OF SIX, published by RDG Books Press, is a semifinalist in the horror category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026
#Booksky, my contribution to the @specawards.bsky.social 2026 Semi-Finalist Feature #5 is now online! 😊 Find out more about my novel, FALLEN DESTINY, as well as @brennanlafaro.bsky.social's & @dalesmithonline.com's answers about their nominated books: www.blog.melodyemcintyre.com/2026/08/smal...
Small Spec Book Awards - 2026 Semi-Finalist Feature #5
And all good things come to an end... at least for this year. Welcome to my last set of mini-interviews featuring the semi-finalists of the ...
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As a result of recent disqualifications in the horror category for the 2026 SSBA competition, we have decided to offer the two open semifinalist slots to the writers whose first round scores would make them now eligible for the semifinals. ⬇️
As a result of recent disqualifications in the horror category for the 2026 SSBA competition, we have updated our slides to include our new semifinalists. Congratulations to all the semifinalists, and we wish you good luck in the final round of the competition!
As a result of recent disqualifications in the horror category for the 2026 SSBA competition, we have decided to offer the two open semifinalist slots to the writers whose first round scores would make them now eligible for the semifinals. ⬇️
After careful deliberation, the SSBA has decided to disqualify Patrick Barb’s books from the competition. We will soon follow up on how this impacts the semifinalist horror category. We thank you for your support.
I'm so thrilled to be a semi-finalist in the 2026 @specawards.bsky.social 🎉 If you love speculative fiction then check out all the contenders- there's some fantastic sci-fi, fantasy and horror from small presses, including my publisher, @elsewhen.press 🌓 #booksky #SSBA ##sciencefiction 📚🪐
Small Spec Book Awards@specawards.bsky.social · last mo.Congratulations to @authoramyorrell.bsky.social! Her book TOMORROW WAS BEAUTIFUL ONCE, published by @elsewhen.press, is a semifinalist in the sci-fi category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026
Congratulations to @authoramyorrell.bsky.social! Her book TOMORROW WAS BEAUTIFUL ONCE, published by @elsewhen.press, is a semifinalist in the sci-fi category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026
Congrats to @blairbidmead.bsky.social!
Small Spec Book Awards@specawards.bsky.social · last mo.Congratulations to @blairbidmead.bsky.social! His book ROSE-COLOURED CROSSHAIRS, published by @obversebooks.co.uk, is a semifinalist in the sci-fi category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026
What excellent news! I'm so glad to be a part of the Small Spec Book Awards! @specawards.bsky.social
Small Spec Book Awards@specawards.bsky.social · last mo.Congratulations to @cayemarsh.bsky.social! Her book STATION IN THE SKY, published by @wctracy.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the sci-fi category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026
Congrats @samckenzie.bsky.social !!
Small Spec Book Awards@specawards.bsky.social · 2mo agoCongratulations to @samckenzie.bsky.social! Their book SMALL MAGICS FOR THE TRAVELING WIZARD, published by @cloakedpress.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the fantasy category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026
Congratulations to @cayemarsh.bsky.social! Her book STATION IN THE SKY, published by @wctracy.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the sci-fi category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026
Congratulations to @blairbidmead.bsky.social! His book ROSE-COLOURED CROSSHAIRS, published by @obversebooks.co.uk, is a semifinalist in the sci-fi category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026
SSBA Semi-finalist feature #4 has been out in the world for a few days now featuring: @specawards.bsky.social Puppet's Banquet by Val Loughcrewe Rose-Coloured Crosshairs by @blairbidmead.bsky.social The Witch's Journey by Keith Miller www.blog.melodyemcintyre.com/2026/08/smal...
Small Spec Book Awards - 2026 Semi-Finalist Feature #4
For my SSBA 2026 semi-finalist series, I have focused a post each on fantasy, horror, and sci-fi. So, it only make sense that post #4 be a m...
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You can read about the inspiration behind The Witches Journey by Keith Miller - published by @elsewhen.press - in this latest blog post on the #SSBA semi-finalists, from @melodyemcintyre.bsky.social ☺️ #SSBA2026 #fantasyfiction @specawards.bsky.social #booksky
Melody E. McIntyre@melodyemcintyre.bsky.social · last mo.SSBA Semi-finalist feature #4 has been out in the world for a few days now featuring: @specawards.bsky.social Puppet's Banquet by Val Loughcrewe Rose-Coloured Crosshairs by @blairbidmead.bsky.social The Witch's Journey by Keith Miller www.blog.melodyemcintyre.com/2026/08/smal...
We have been made aware of serious allegations regarding one of the writers participating in the SSBA competition this year. We are currently investigating.
Thank you!!! I'm super honored 🥰
Small Spec Book Awards@specawards.bsky.social · last mo.Congratulations to @rascalhartley.bsky.social! Their book DEAR STUPID PENPAL, published by @tenebrouspress.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the sci-fi category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026
Congratulations to Antony Paschos! His book IT'S YOU, ISN'T IT?, published by @wctracy.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the sci-fi category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026
Congratulations to @rascalhartley.bsky.social! Their book DEAR STUPID PENPAL, published by @tenebrouspress.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the sci-fi category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026
Congratulations to Lux Thorn! Their book CHIPPED, published by @thewpp.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the sci-fi category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026
Congratulations to @itsmedavidcorse.bsky.social! His book CERULEAN SKY, published by Polymath Press, is a semifinalist in the sci-fi category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026
Congratulations to @kojiadae.bsky.social! Her book CASUAL, published by @tenebrouspress.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the sci-fi category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026
Congratulations to Nox Spacey! Their book BONNIE AND GUY, published by @thewpp.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the sci-fi category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026
Congratulations to Dale Smith! His book AS A KANG SHOULD BE, published by @obversebooks.co.uk, is a semifinalist in the sci-fi category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026
Congratulations to @jacymorris.bsky.social! His book WE LIKE IT CHERRY, published by @tenebrouspress.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the horror category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026
