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Our latest interview is up thanks to Ed!
Ed Crocker@edcrockerbooks.bsky.social · 13h ago🐎🐍 New interview 🐍🐎 I chat to the wittily erudite murder horse maven @omersarae.bsky.social about her new sequel The Harpy Knight, out now from @titanbooks.bsky.social: - Why it's even darker - The new monsters - The slow burn of her poly thruple - Her favorite historical battle And much more!
I had a rough time with my trilogy: I debuted at the peak of the pandemic. A steep drop in sales for Book 2. Had a bone removed from my hand weeks before Wolfskin was published. But word of mouth is critical for authors. So if you're a fan of space opera like Mass Effect, please give it a chance.
From the very first page, I was completely drawn into this neon-drenched cyberpunk future. Full review below!
Armed with a revolver, an obsidian knife, and an infernal grimoire, dirt witch Jerebad Mader hunts a demonic Soldier of the Furnace across a brutal frontier. Full review below:
We are honored to share our conversation with the legendary book cover artist, Jeff Brown.
INTERVIEW: with artist Jeff Brown
Book cover artists are essential to the publishing industry, and Jeff Brown has created top-tier work since he started in 2013.
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In an astounding debut release, Deena Helm encompasses the sub-genre of grief-horror within the walls of a home. Do review below:
If I was reviewing it for any other platform, I would have nothing but effusive praise for Honeysuckle, but this is after all Grimdark Magazine and so I have to ask the book if it is dark enough for our audience. The answer, to be honest, is that I’m not sure. Full review below:
If you’re looking for something truly unique, some expeditious horror, or a story about two women doing what they can to save those they must, pick up Dust of the Dead. Full review below:
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There has been a recent uptick in the indie epic dark fantasy space, and Makerborn, by debut author Daymon Ashcord will surely scratch that itch. Full review below:
A perfect introduction to Warhammer 40K. Full review below:
For our 4th giveaway of #tbrcon2026 Day 1, our friends at @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social are offering five lucky winners the choice between Volumes 45, 46, or 47 of their print magazine!🔥 🌍️ Open Internationally - Enter at the link below. app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ...
Fiona speaks with Hannah Kaner about her worlds, writing, and whatever is next, as I have had asking about them.
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Ed interviews Benedict Anning about his addictively brilliant debut novel, the Cold War horror Atomic Coffin, as well as his experiences as a debut author, why he’s probably had enough of submarines now and why he’s hopping forward in time for his next book.
INTERVIEW: with author Benedict Anning
We recently caught up with Benedict Anning to discuss his addictively brilliant debut novel, the Cold War horror Atomic Coffin, as well as his experiences as a debut author, why he's probably had enou...
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What an outstanding debut. Full review below:
Johnson’s imagination and ridiculously rich storytelling had me completely starry-eyed from page one. Read the full review below.
Cain seems to have a bit more plot armor than usual … Find out more in our review below:
An even darker, bloodier, and more intense sequel. Full review below!
Different writers have looked at this from different directions, but many seem to present the same idea: nothing truly gets better in a grimdark world.
Grimdark: The Illusion of Progress
Is grimdark about being darker? Or can it instead be defined by the way these works reject the idea of forward progress?
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Surprised me at how close it came to true dark fantasy, even touching the edges of grimdark, which is always a good thing here!
REVIEW: Legend of Vox Machina S4
Season 4 of The Legend of Vox Machina surprised me at how close it came to true dark fantasy, even touching the edges of grimdark
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There are scenes that reminded me of Tolkein or Sapowski’s work
REVIEW: The Fall by Ryan Cahill
The Fall has plenty for grimdarkers to sink their teeth into content-wise, while coming in a succinct sub-100 page package.
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Influence takes time to take root, but with the prior successes of this style and the rising trend, I can only hope that in twenty years we live in a world where framed narratives are commonplace.
The Art of the Framed Narrative
A framed narrative is a story within a story. Typically, a narrator set in their present will tell tales from their past, usually with a heavy dose of foreshadowing or with the ending already clear.
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We dive deep into co-writing, building intricate worlds from history and folklore, messy identities, mythology, magic systems, future projects, and of course the wonderfully chaotic creative process that makes their books feel so alive.
INTERVIEW: with authors M.A. Carrick
M.A. Carrick, the dynamic writing duo of Marie Brennan and Alyc Helms are back with The Eye of Leviathan, the opening novel in their new historical fantasy duology The Sea Beyond
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In this interview, @richardswanauthor.bsky.social discusses the impact on his stories of growing up in a military family, being a post-WW2 history buff, and how he finds enough hours in a day to produce all the work he does.
INTERVIEW: with author Richard Swan
In this interview, Richard discusses the impact on his stories of growing up in a military family, being a post-WW2 history buff, and how he finds enough hours in a day to produce all the work he does...
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This was a great way to start my Saturday. I hope it’s not the last time I revisit The Low Town. @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social #danielpolansky #thelowtown #urbanfantasy #booksky
Without the journey, I doubt I could have written something publishable let alone fun, addictive,
The Making of a Horror Writer: How a Career Across Mediums Helped Me Write The House That Eats the Dead
My debut novel, The House That Eats the Dead comes out mid-August of 2026. On release day, I’ll be forty-four, which sounds old for a rookie novelist.
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