Hello pals. My new book is out TOMORROW- hardback, audiobook, and ebook! The Deep and the Drowned is an epic fantasy on the high seas. "Outstandingly swashbuckling, outrageously gripping and out-of-this-world brilliant". Tell a friend ⚔️ www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1804545899

People, you should get every single Ian's book

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Ian Green is a bestselling writer of science-fiction and fantasy from Scotland The Deep and the Drowned is a high-octane tale set on the high seas. For a decade, Killian has run up debts, broken promises & made enemies in every port. Now he must sail into the storm to repay the biggest debt he owes

Shortish notice on this but M will be making a flying visit to MCM Birmingham! 0.5 x MK Hardy will be on the Writers Block stage at 1pm with @ianthegreen.bsky.social & @clclarkwrites.com (others tbc) to talk about diverse worldbuilding, then signing books - who'll be around?

August has arrived which means it's time to get to know the authors of our next BFS event! @shonak.bsky.social @rainewilson.bsky.social @ianthegreen.bsky.social @rtorrubia.com

Oooh, The Voyage of the Saltfyre- Part 1 of 5! Fantastically fun serial I've been working on for Black Library that will be out in the next 5 issues of White Dwarf. Pirate skaven- do I need to say more?

Jay “Lorehunter” Kirkman@theblacklibrarian.bsky.social · 2d ago

BLACK LIBRARY WEEKLY Hey readers! We've got a LOT to talk about this week. New books, the August giveaway, an AoS wellness check, and plenty more! #Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary #AgeOfSigmar www.warhammerwordforge.com/p/black-libr...

The Deep and the Drowned, an action-packed seafaring fantasy adventure by @ianthegreen.bsky.social is out this week: beneath a sky ruled by gods and monsters is a drowned land. For a decade Killian has sailed between these thousands of scattered isles trading, making money- and enemies... #SFF 💙📚🪐

I was lucky enough to read an early version of this - it's fantastic. If you like Scott Lynch...

Ian Green@ianthegreen.bsky.social · 3d ago

THE DEEP AND THE DROWNED is out this week. "Outstandingly swashbuckling, outrageously gripping and out-of-this-world brilliant" Monsters, pirates, empire, and magic. Order now, have fun, spread the word if you know people who like cool things 🏴‍☠️ geni.us/TDATDcovrev

THE DEEP AND THE DROWNED is out this week. "Outstandingly swashbuckling, outrageously gripping and out-of-this-world brilliant" Monsters, pirates, empire, and magic. Order now, have fun, spread the word if you know people who like cool things 🏴‍☠️ geni.us/TDATDcovrev

THE DEEP AND THE DROWNED is out this week. "Outstandingly swashbuckling, outrageously gripping and out-of-this-world brilliant" Monsters, pirates, empire, and magic. Order now, have fun, spread the word if you know people who like cool things 🏴‍☠️ geni.us/TDATDcovrev

"Outstandingly swashbuckling, outrageously gripping and out-of-this-world brilliant" Lovely review! www.dailymail.com/home/books/a...

Lethal risks and monster debts: this month's fantasy novels

Jamie Buxton reviews

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Bad Moms and Butch Mentors is officially up for PHYSICAL preorders now! Paperback and hardback available. Many of you have asked, and the time is officially now! If you come to the London Forbidden Planet event, you’ll be able to get a copy AND get it signed. bookshop.org/a/13683/9781...

Cherae@clclarkwrites.com · 2mo ago

the butch mentor in question, teaching the important lessons:

'Excellent, vivid worldbuilding... A gripping story with cinematic detail' @britfantasysoc.bsky.social #TheDeepAndTheDrowned by @ianthegreen.bsky.social, the first in a new fantasy trilogy, a high-octane tale set on the turbulent seas of Morost. Pre-order now: https://geni.us/TDATDorgsoc

Here’s the schedule for the virtual tour and the info for the Forbidden Planet launch! @ianthegreen.bsky.social and I’ll be signing, there will be lil drinks, and probably some shenanigans. The event is ticketed, but the price of the ticket goes towards the book! forbiddenplanet.com/events/2026/...

Ok, lemme see. Can I recoup my finances (whee!)? So, here's my Kofi link to Dragon Physician. It's 5 USD or more. ko-fi.com/s/d3c5a11209 Do help me signal boost this YA fantasy about dragonriders fighting a regime!

Dragon Physician - Joyce Chng's Ko-fi Shop

Can Jixin succeed in a world of dragon racing run by powerful women? Can he fight the system and fulfil his dream of becoming a dragon rider? Or does ...

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The BFS is excited to announce our next in-person Leeds event. Outwith Reality – Scottish Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror. Wed 26th Aug, 7pm. Waterstones, Leeds. Ticket: tinyurl.com/OutwithLeeds @katiebruce.bsky.social @ianthegreen.bsky.social @shonak.bsky.social @rtorrubia.com @rainewilson.bsky.social

We are pleased to reveal our exclusive edition of The Deep and the Drowned by Ian Green in collaboration with Head of Zeus! ⛵️ The first in a new fantasy trilogy from the author of the Rotstorm series and Extremophile, this novel is a high-octane tale set on the turbulent seas of Morost. 🌊

SRFC is back on 11th August - IAN GREEN @ianthegreen.bsky.social introduces his brand new seafaring fantasy trilogy! ROSE BIGGIN showcases her anthology of masquerades and misbehaviour! Free: srfcaug2026.eventbrite.com

The Picts could draw animals accurately. Which makes it all the stranger that the one creature they carved more than any other – whose depicted features remain consistent on stones right across Scotland, & presumably across several centuries – doesn’t seem to exist: the so-called “Pictish Beast”

The first part of our live play of our Call of Cthulhu scenario @cymerafestival.co.uk is now up! Watch 5 authors laugh and go mad as they try to solve the mystery of a murdered Miskatonic professor! Watch: youtu.be/QVACPGVBLjk?... Listen: linktr.ee/narrativedam...

TOMORROW! Part 1 of the recording of our Call of Cthulhu scenario, Under a Yellow Moon, recorded live @cymerafestival.co.uk drops at 6pm! Come see 5 authors go mad as they try to solve the murder of a visiting Miskatonic professor... Subscribe/follow so you don't miss it! linktr.ee/narrativedam...

The Great Tolkien Reread discusses "Lothlórien" and "The Mirror of Galadriel" today. In which a woman appears! This is the series's first (but by no means last) discussion of the extremely thorny subject of female rep in Tolkien's writing. wrongquestions.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-...

The Great Tolkien Reread: Lothlórien, The Mirror of Galadriel

"Caras Galadhon" by Ray Shield , 2025 'I know what it was that you last saw,' she said; 'for that is also in my mind. Do not be afraid! But ...

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This is a hell of a piece of writing from an essay by German Philosopher Jurgen Habermas,

SHIP BOOKS!

Ian Green@ianthegreen.bsky.social · 4w ago

Oh we do like to be beside the seaside... Come for the sea-serpent gods and pirate fights, stay for the skua-candles and folk songs sung to desolate rocks as night closes in geni.us/TDATDcovrev

Oh we do like to be beside the seaside... Come for the sea-serpent gods and pirate fights, stay for the skua-candles and folk songs sung to desolate rocks as night closes in geni.us/TDATDcovrev

Really looking forward to taking part in this event in Leeds in August with @ianthegreen.bsky.social @rainewilson.bsky.social and @rtorrubia.com It’s going to be great! www.waterstones.com/events/panel...

Panel: Out with Reality - Scottish Science-Fiction, Fantasy and Horror | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones

Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Panel: Out with Reality - Scottish Science-Fiction, Fantasy and Horror today.

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HEY MY DEBUT IS OUT TODAY AND IDK I HAVE NOTHING ELSE TO SAY TBH THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME DO YOU WANNA BUY IT NO WORRIES IF NOT also also i'm finally listening to the full audiobook and jfc kristin atherton is a fucking legend www.penguin.co.uk/books/474739...

Atomic Coffin

'Combines a cold war spy novel with lurking horrors beneath the sea . . . a creepy, disorientating journey into fear.' Lisa Tuttle, GUARDIAN 'Feels like an underwater version of Event Horizon, with ...

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The Chain Story Project has just released a new story: Damage and Alatra In The Tower Of Love by Jason Fry & Bryan Young, writing in the Blood Crown world of Luke Chmilenko! Enjoy, like and share, please (Sharing IS caring!) www.chainstorycore.com/blog/damage-and-alatra-in-the-tower-of-true-love

Damage and Alatra In The Tower Of True Love — The Chain Story

Damage and Alatra, a pair of pit fighters, get a break from the relentless combat that defines their lives. Tasked with guarding a caravan, they discover a mysterious tower and learn that death courte...

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Well my dear francophones- EXTREMOPHILE is getting a beaut of a French edition from the cool kids at @argylleditions.bsky.social Out in Oct, check out that wonderful cover design

Éditions Argyll@argylleditions.bsky.social · 2mo ago

📍Bonjour à toustes, 🎨Aujourd'hui, on vous propose un #coverreveal un peu spécial, celui de notre premier biopunk, signé @ianiangreen, auteur écossais que nous avons le plaisir de publier pour la première fois en France !