Malazan 7-9 goes on sale tomorrow! ⚔️ Early access newsletters have now begun sending out to those who purchased books 4-6. Please check your spam folders and if you haven’t received the details in the next 24 hours, drop us an email! 📧

Why might an author want to bring Class Struggles into their narrative? How can they do so in ways that feel genuine and not facetious? 1 HOUR from now @philipchase90.bsky.social, @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social, @lrlam.bsky.social, Peter F. Hamilton, & @byzantienne.bsky.social will trade opinions.

And finally, for today's bookend live podcast, come hang out with @jajminton.bsky.social @philipchase90.bsky.social @obeytheauthor.bsky.social @toritalks2.bsky.social and @adrianmgibson.bsky.social, in 1 HOUR from now! www.youtube.com/live/ZJWc20V...

I’m excited to be moderating this discussion on “Class Struggles in Outer Space” for @tbrcon.bsky.social!

TBRCon@tbrcon.bsky.social · 2w ago

You want to write sci-fi with a big bad company and the common man but don't know where to start.This you? If so, join #TBRCon2026 for Class Struggles in Outer Space! Featuring @philipchase90.bsky.social @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social Peter F. Hamilton, @byzantienne.bsky.social & @lrlam.bsky.social

*ICYMI !!!!* @tadwilliams.bsky.social reveals some of his plans for the FLANN'S CROWS series, talks THE SPLINTERED SUN & all things OSTEN ARD with @philipchase90.bsky.social @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social Ben/Books With Benghis Khan ! @mrstad.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKEE...

TAD WILLIAMS - ALL THINGS OSTEN ARD including THE SPLINTERED SUN

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The Great Guy Gavriel Kay Read continues on my YouTube channel with Lord of Emperors! Joined by Kyle, Evan and I discuss the masterpiece with which @guygavrielkay.bsky.social finishes The Sarantine Mosaic. 🔗 to vid ⬇️

I’m thrilled to join an incredible group for a Talking Story panel on “Breaking Genre Conventions in Self-Pub”, streaming LIVE for @tbrcon.bsky.social 2026! Come hang put with @jajminton.bsky.social @philipchase90.bsky.social @obeytheauthor.bsky.social @toritalks2.bsky.social and me on July 28.

@tadwilliams.bsky.social joins Ben/Books with Benghis Khan @philipchase90.bsky.social & @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social on my channel for a chat about ALL THINGS OSTEN ARD including the upcoming THE SPLINTERED SUN! LIVE!!! SUN JULY 19 2026 - 4PM Pacific/7PM Eastern! www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKEE...

TAD WILLIAMS - ALL THINGS OSTEN ARD including THE SPLINTERED SUN

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The June newsletter is out! Check it out for all the latest updates on the eBook launch of AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO SETTING DESIGN, an update on the Copper & Ash series, and more! Don't forget to subscribe so you can stay in touch! adamcbassett.substack.com/p/june2026

We are thrilled to kick off Malazan Fridays with today's art reveal! 🥳 Check out the endpaper artwork for Reaper's Gale, book 7 of the Malazan Book of The Fallen Series. Artwork by Petar Penev and Anthony Avon 🔥

If you’re a fan of maps, including those in speculative fiction, this is a book you might like to check out!

Adam Bassett@adamcbassett.com · last mo.

Let's take a quick tour through some of the maps included in AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO SETTING DESIGN, my new reference book about maps in fantasy and other speculative fiction. This first one is from @philipchase90.bsky.social's THE WAY OF EDAN, an epic fantasy with some incredibly deep worldbuilding.

Read LORD & KING my 3rd book in DROWNED KINGDOM SAGA & looking for further insights into the novel? Check out this spoilery chat with fab booktubers Zachary Shaye @philipchase90.bsky.social Jake/Nerd Level Rising, Nikhil/Shelf-Esteem & David/4 Corners of the Page !!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2zH...

Lord and King Discussion w/ Friends

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Had a fantastic discussion on Anitha Gade's channel with @philipchase90.bsky.social and @shewasonlyevie.bsky.social about The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez www.youtube.com/live/8KW7COt...

The spear cuts through water by Simon Jimenez | Discussion with Evie, Philip, Ridd and K Fox

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Thank you for the excellent discussion, James, and thank you as well for great story in No Heart for a Thief!

James Lloyd Dulin @jamesldulin.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I had a really interesting chat with @philipchase90.bsky.social about empire and conquest in scifi. If you have some time, check it out. That Philip Chase is a pretty smart guy. youtu.be/mv4PaR1q_z4?...

I thoroughly enjoyed the audiobook of No Heart for a Thief and will be chatting with James about it soon!

James Lloyd Dulin @jamesldulin.bsky.social · 2mo ago

No Heart for a Thief is now on audiobook. @dcmryder delivers an outstanding performance. It is available at all major audiobook retailers. Please check it out. 🔗🔽

I had a fantastic time chatting with @philipchase90.bsky.social about A Murder Most Fungal, food, self-publishing, lessons from history, deep worldbuilding and much more. Thank you to Dr. Fantasy for the invigorating conversation. Check out the full interview here: youtu.be/gpp8ad73P8Y?...

The latest episode of Dear Dr. Fantasy is out on my YouTube channel, and the guest is none other than @adrianmgibson.bsky.social!

Things are picking up steam in week 3 of the A Murder Most Fungal VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR! This week, I have a ch. 2 excerpt on @fanfiaddict.bsky.social, interviews with Noah’s Brisk Reviews @philipchase90.bsky.social & @gryftkin.bsky.social, plus Q&As with @jamreads.com & @spotlightindie.bsky.social 🔪

Still feeling the high from two really fun (pre-recorded) interviews that I did yesterday with @philipchase90.bsky.social and @owwrpod.bsky.social. Super stimulating conversations, and I’m grateful to them for giving me the soapbox to talk about A Murder Most Fungal 🍄🍣

Twilight Sparkle's Soapbox Preaching

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Giving Back to Bookish Communities - I was so humbled to sit down with one of my favourite people in the bookish space to chat about this topic. Thank you so much @philipchase90.bsky.social for all you do! I hope others find this chat worthwhile! www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyLH...

Advice for Authors: Giving Back to Bookish Communities, with P.L. Stuart

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It's in your head now... ...do it 😀

Wars of Light and Shadow short fiction that expands significant historical events, and prints: Exclusively available at the Paravia Studio Shop.

It’s always special to hear from someone who’s finished The Edan Trilogy with all the emotions a writer could hope for. Many thanks, @nicolasfitzgeraldauthor.com!

Nicolas FitzGerald@nicolasfitzgeraldauthor.com · 3mo ago

I just finished Return to Edan, and therefore the entire Edan Trilogy, by @philipchase90.bsky.social 🥲 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ That was not at all what I expected 🤯 Incredibly powerful and the ending was just perfect. Dread, sadness, awe, joy—so many emotions! I look forward to reading more!

🍣 BOOK TOUR ANNOUNCMENT 🍄 With A Murder Most Fungal releasing in 6 weeks, it’s tour time! My virtual tour kicks off on May 11 with a Ch. 1 excerpt on @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social and runs until just after launch on June 16. Let the marketing machine commence🤘 Check out the full tour below!

RELEASE DAY!!! ***A BLACK DRAGON ON RED!*** PUBLISHED TODAY & AVAILABLE NOW ON @friesenpress.bsky.social 🍁 ! Available wide on Ingram i.e. Amazon / Barnes & Noble & almost anywhere you buy your fantasy books MONDAY MAY 18 2026! So excited! books.friesenpress.com/store/title/...

A Black Dragon on Red at the FriesenPress Bookstore

Nightsoul. A name striking terror into the hearts of Eltnia’s people for decades. A mysterious, sinister ruler, buoyed by the foreboding magic of the malevolent sorceress Barbis. A haunting spectre,...

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Had a blast chatting about my favourite @guygavrielkay.bsky.social novel, The Lions of Al-Rassan. Was so happy to be included on this latest edition of The Great Guy Gavriel Kay Read!

Philip Chase@philipchase90.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The Great Guy Gavriel Kay Read continues with The Lions of Al-Rassan! @johannaelf.bsky.social and @drerinnerung.bsky.social join The Nerdwriter and me to discuss this gorgeous story by @guygavrielkay.bsky.social . Link to vid in reply.

The Great Guy Gavriel Kay Read continues with The Lions of Al-Rassan! @johannaelf.bsky.social and @drerinnerung.bsky.social join The Nerdwriter and me to discuss this gorgeous story by @guygavrielkay.bsky.social . Link to vid in reply.

I should do a giveaway here too! I'll randomly select someone who retweets this to receive a signed copy of Daughter of Crows 🙂

This analysis and comparison by Shaye is a profound honor and expresses the core of what I was attempting in The Edan Trilogy. youtu.be/9o5wVyVyyk0?...

Malazan vs The Edan Trilogy | The Value of Empathy

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I am informed that Sailing to Sarantium is $1.99 at the usual U.S. ebook retailers, including bookshop.org, which lets buyers support indie bookstores. Easy gateway, maybe?