Tomorrow night! Kinokuniya Sydney! I'll be talking to CHLOE GONG about EYES OF KINGS, the third book in her bestselling FLESH AND FALSE GODS trilogy. 6:30pm for 7:00pm, Wednesday 5 August. RSVP here: kinokuniya.com.au/events/an-ev...
Garth Nix
@garthnix.bsky.social
Author. Many books, including SABRIEL, the five other Old Kingdom novels; THE LEFT-HANDED BOOKSELLERS OF LONDON and sequels; THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM series, lots more. And stories. Adult SF/horror MASSIF out Sept 2026. www.garthnix.com
There’s something in the sky, a mountain range ascending into space! It’s dropping something!
Googleadriel: I will do no evil. Offered the ring of power Googleadriel: I will take the ring and do tons of evil, just watch how much evil I’m gonna do, here’s some evil, and more evil … Brought to you today by being pissed off by the ton of crappy AI+Gmail address author scam emails everyone gets
A fifth Friday of the month means bonus content from Speculative Insight , and so we present: Garth Nix and France Hardinge in conversation! www.speculativeinsight.com/extras @franceshardinge.bsky.social @garthnix.bsky.social
Alexandra Pierce reviews MASSIF by @garthnix.bsky.social: “Everyone else, though, looking for a rollicking adventure, be excited that this one is coming to you in September.”
Massif by Garth Nix: Review by Alexandra Pierce
Massif, Garth Nix (Harper Voyager 978-0-06329-201-7, $30.00, 352pp, hc). Cover by Jackie Alvarado. September 2026. An intriguing (to me) subset of “humans in space” stories is the one where humans …
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If you're in the UK, Waterstones has 25% off for pre-orders of MASSIF! Pre-order with code SUMMER26. Pre-orders are super helpful for a book to have a chance at a good life. www.waterstones.com/book/massif/...
A Q&A with me in PW about MASSIF (September 8, 2026, please pre-order). I'm happy they used the photo with Snufkin on my shoulder, licking my forehead. There are newer pics (and many older ones) but it is one of my favourites. Q&A was with Leonard Picker. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
At War in the Stars: PW Talks with Garth Nix
Humanity travels the stars on giant sentient mountain ranges in 'Massif' (Harper Voyager, Sept.), the bestselling YA fantasist’s adult space opera debut.
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Site Selection is open @laworldcon.bsky.social Your vote provides start up money for #Meanjin2028 #Brisbanein2028. And please support us as Mates/Virtual Mates! Along with WSFS supplement (bought with Site Selection), this is the cheapest way to join the convention www.brisbane28.org/support-us/s...
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Have you read @julietmarillier.bsky.social's work? Juliet Marillier is from New Zealand and now lives in Western Australia. Juliet writes historical fantasy strongly inflected with folkore and romance, and has claimed multiple award nominations and wins. ...
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Note, the following outline contains spoilers for The Amber OwlStasya and her companions have made a remarkable journey to find the true heir to the
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If we’re talking favourite fictional cats then mine would be Mogget in @garthnix.bsky.social’s Sabriel. Though, technically he’s not a cat, but I’m overlooking that.
Canadians ahoy! My forthcoming SF novel MASSIF (out September 8) is 25% off for online preorders at Indigo. Please consider pre-ordering, it does make a very big difference to a book's chances for a good life.
This is an open letter concerning the proposed rule and fee changes for the Aurealis Awards, which are quite problematic and imperil the future of the awards. I have co-signed. Take a look on Alan’s facebook to read the letter and sign, should you choose to do so.
Aussie spec-fic friends, please have a look here and add your signature if you agree. Thanks! www.facebook.com/alanbaxterau...
Meta now lets anyone use your Instagram photos in AI images without your consent. SAG-AFTRA recommends that #SagAftraMembers (and all Instagram users) opt-OUT of Meta’s new AI image generation tool, Muse Image. Take action to protect your likeness.
I just backed Locus Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of the Year: Volume 1 on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/204...
Locus Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of the Year: Volume 1
Delve into the creative worlds of the finest minds writing contemporary science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
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#DEAL ALERT! Calling all one-clickers because LET SLEEPING DRAGONS LIE @garthnix.bsky.social & @adelaidesean.bsky.social is on #sale on #Kindle US for a limited time only! amzn.to/4yamH99 #LetSleepingDragonsLie #HaveSwordWillTravel #ad #amazoncom
Let Sleeping Dragons Lie (Have Sword, Will Travel Book 2)
Odo and Eleanor are excited to be knights.
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Just as I was busy posting about the B&N pre-order sale my friend @jonathanstrahan.bsky.social alerted me to a starred review for MASSIF in Publishers Weekly! It's always tense waiting for the first reviews, and it never gets easier, even for book #40 or so 😀 www.publishersweekly.com/9780063292017
Massif by Garth Nix
Bestselling YA fantasist Nix (Sabriel) showcases his worldbuilding prowess in his first adult sci-fi novel, a riveting space ope...
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“Strange, galaxy-faring mountain ranges, a loyal renegade spaceship crew, plenty of military action, and a creepy interstellar mystery combine to make a compelling science-fiction epic set in an inventive new universe.” MARKO KLOOS, bestselling author of Frontlines Pre-order at B&N now for discount.
... Australia also has an amazingly diverse SFF scene, and incredibly strong creative cultures, and a large part of wanting to bring Worldcon Down Under is to platform what we can do. #Brisbanein28 #Meanjinin28 #worldcon #oceaniasff
Meet our Co-Chair, @nefarious-vix.bsky.social! Where do you live? I live in Melbourne (Naarm), Australia What are you to the Bid? I'm the Co-Bid chair, roped into the bid when it was revived, and now stepping up to hopefully bring it home!
Want to know more about Peadar Ó Guilín's The Sword Garden? See him read from the book, and be interviewed by Jean Bürlesk, in this Octocon Presents video: www.youtube.com/live...
A good obituary, recommended reading for those who did not know the range and importance of Jane’s work as a storyteller. Also, for anyone with small children, I really urge them to find Owl Moon. All by itself it is a legacy. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/b...
Jane Yolen, Whose Books for Children Drew on Everyday Life, Dies at 87
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Hello again, Bsky! Had a fun lunch with @garthnix.bsky.social in Brisbane where he mentioned that this place is still fun for writers. Thought I might return and share some things and see if it is also fun for me! ✨
#DEAL ALERT! Calling all one-clickers because SIR HEREWARD AND MISTER FITZ @garthnix.bsky.social is on #sale on #Kindle US for a limited time only! amzn.to/4fxxoM4 #SirHerewardandMisterFitz #ad #amazoncom
Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz: The Complete Adult Debut—Godslaying Fantasy Adventures of a Witch Knight and Puppet Sorcerer
Sir Hereward: the only male child of an ancient society of witches.
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The Lounging Dog. (Snufkin used to curl up on this chair as a puppy, still thinks he fits somehow.)
Our ebooks are now available through Bookshop.org. Go ye forth and support your local, independent bookshop! uk.bookshop.org/p/bo...
The sun is shining in Hobart, and I’m at the Island Readers and Writers Festival, with an early release copy of the new edition of NEWT’S EMERALD! The booksellers from Fuller’s and the Hobart Bookshop here at the festival have more!
Great panel yesterday talkin' fantasy literature at Sydney Writers' Festival with @levgrossman.com and @rfkuang.bsky.social, ably moderated by Carody Culver. Thanks everyone for coming along to the event, and the signing afterwards.
Tooth and Claw, my World Fantasy Award winning fantasy of manners about dragons who eat each other is only $1.99 as an ebook today, probably just in the US www.amazon.com/Tooth-Claw-J...
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Tooth and Claw [Walton, Jo] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Tooth and Claw
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"The Little Demon's Nap" - inspired by "Sabriel" by @garthnix.bsky.social 4-color screen print on light purple paper, 12 x 12 inches. Limited edition of 10. inkandepicpress.myshopify.com/products/the...