Some book mail from this week. Sequels to a couple of books that I read last year, excited to dig in... At some point. We will see when I have time / the mood strikes 😅 🔥 FIRE IN THE HEARTH by @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social 🏔️ FINDING RAMANATA by Robyn Dabney

If you are a fantasy reader or writer, check out my new Youtube channel. youtube.com/@stevenraaym... #books #writingadvice #writingtips #forwriters #fantasy #darkfantasy #bookish

Did you know: If you have a library card, you can request my ebooks through Libby? Ask your local library today. #library #books #fantasy #libby

If you are creative, don't let "productivity" or money rule that part of you. Just create. Paint, write, play music, dance, unleash the creativity. Don't measure yourself by financial income, but rather by creative output. #creativity #artist #art #motivation

#Fantasy #readers and #writers, here is an 8-minute video on the importance of diversity in fantasy. youtu.be/1LKCNqWyYDk #books #bookish #booktok #diversity #LGBT #LGBTQIA+

The Importance of Diversity in Fantasy

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If you are a fantasy reader or writer, check out my new Youtube channel. youtube.com/@stevenraaym... #books #writingadvice #writingtips #forwriters #fantasy #darkfantasy #bookish

Making a video on fantasy books and mental health representation. Which fantasy books do this best? Indie books are most welcome. #books #mentalhealth #writing #recommendation

Monsters, cosmic horror, and wanderlust. Join Esterra Stake in her travels across a weird, pockmarked landscape filled with terrors and strange practices. books2read.com/Blade-of-the... #fantasy #horror #books

Writer pro tip: If you need inspiration for a villain in a story, research billionaires. A whole lotta psychopaths and vile people in that group. #writing #books #villain #story #author

I'm giving away 10 paperback copies of COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS! Enter for a chance to win one on @pagebound.bsky.social, eligible to anyone in the 🇺🇸 US, 🇬🇧 UK, or 🇦🇺 Australia. Good luck! The winners will be selected after March 5th. 📚💙 🔗 pagebound.co/giveaways/19

Look upon my works, ye readers, and do not despair. www.stevenraaymakers.com #readers #readersofbluesky #reading #bookish

Current read, in tandem with Roadside Picnic (one of my faves). @adamcbassett.com #bookish #booktok #books #sff #reads

A few recent reviews for my new book, COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS! Available now in digital and print formats—coming to audio very soon. Huge thanks to @wswardstrom.bsky.social, @stasiaroze.satan.social, and @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social for these amazing reviews! 📚💙 🔗 www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash

All my books have morally-grey antiheroes as the main characters. They are so much more fun than those goody-two-shoes protagonists. www.stevenraaymakers.com #books #bookish #booktwt #booklife

With my new book releasing TOMORROW, I need to extend a round of thanks to everyone who helped with this project. Because none of this would have been possible without them. First, thank you to my beta readers Maggie Hoopis, @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social, and @thechromabooks.bsky.social.

Hey, I need a bit of help on this one. NZ has a fantasy book awards, limited to Kiwi authors. Anyone can nominate. 1. Book: Blade of the Wanderer 2. Author: Steven Raaymakers 3. Category: Best Novel 4. Nominee email: sraayauthor@gmail.com 5. Submit 📚 sffanz.nz/blog/2025/12...

Published my fifth book today. books2read.com/fireinthehea... #books #bookish #booktok #reading #fantasy #darkfantasy

My biggest pet peeve in fantasy is when the writers uses the word "fire" instead of "loose" or "shoot". I see it over and over again, and it is incorrect each and every time. #writing #fantasy #books

Me: What kind of birthday flowers would Dad like? Fifth-grader: Dead ones. Me: That's not nice. FG: I didn't mean it like that! It's just like the kind of music he listens to. You know what? That's fair.

Try to read more books this year. It's good for you 😊📚 #books #bookish #read

My book is out next week. Dark fantasy, no holds barred, tons of action and even more emotion. Join Esterra in her violent journey. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDVVYS86 #bookish #booktok #NZ #indie #author #kiwi #books

Fire in the Hearth (Scars of Magic Book 2)

Amazon.com: Fire in the Hearth (Scars of Magic Book 2) eBook : Raaymakers, Steven: Books

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I like the way Stephen King ended The Dark Tower series.

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Book 2 is only one week away 🙈 #bookish #booktok #darkfantasy #book

Steven Raaymakers Author@raaymakersauthor.bsky.social · 7mo ago

If you like: - Non-stop action - Weird, creepy monsters - Found-family - Horror you will love these books. www.stevenraaymakers.com

If you love #fantasy and #sprayededges, this is the book for you. #bookish

Adam Bassett@adamcbassett.com · 6mo ago

The time to order a sprayed edge edition of COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS is almost over! 💙📚 This paperback with a copper and black edge is only available at The Crafty Bookstore. Offer ends on release day—February 3rd. Delivery available to the 🇺🇸 US. www.thecraftybookstore.com/product-page...

Are you a member of your local library? If so, you can request my ebook to be stocked there! This is a HUGE bonus for #indie #authors like me for a bunch of reasons. My books are: A Canticle of Two Souls A Canticle for the Fallen A Canticle of War The Aria of Steel trilogy Blade of the Wanderer

Updated my website's "About" page, as well as maps and art for the books 📚 #books #bookish #booktok

Are you a member of your local library? If so, you can request my ebook to be stocked there! This is a HUGE bonus for #indie #authors like me for a bunch of reasons. My books are: A Canticle of Two Souls A Canticle for the Fallen A Canticle of War The Aria of Steel trilogy Blade of the Wanderer

Editing is hard work. My wonderfully patient wife is listening to me read my entire book aloud. #writing #AmWriting #editing

No new pictures. Where are you at mentally?

Misha🧡🤍💖@mishacak3s.bsky.social · 7mo ago

No new pictures. Where are you at mentally?

Cover reveal for Denver Binion's new book. Available for preorder today! If you like books about dragonriders, this is for you. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHGXRG54 #fantasy #books #booktok #bookish #book