My latest SSBA Semi-finalist post went live on Sunday featuring 3 sci-fi finalists: @specawards.bsky.social @kojiadae.bsky.social - Casual; @rascalhartley.bsky.social - Dear Stupid Penpal @authoramyorrell.bsky.social - Tomorrow Was Beautiful Once. www.blog.melodyemcintyre.com/2026/08/smal...

Small Spec Book Awards - 2026 Semi-Finalist Feature #3

First, I featured fantasy authors , then horror authors. For my 3rd SSBA Semi-finalist post, I will be focusing on 3 of the science-fiction ...

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Congratulations to @brennanlafaro.bsky.social! His book SONG DOGS, published by @brigidsgatepress.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the horror category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026

Congratulations to @holmbry.bsky.social! His book SATANIC STATIC, published by @tonyanuci.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the horror category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026

#Booksky working on a tribute post for a memorial anthology for Chris this week and so happy to be including this!

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Congratulations to @mchristian.bsky.social! Their book RUNNING DRY, published by @qospress.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the horror category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026

Congratulations to @mchristian.bsky.social! Their book RUNNING DRY, published by @qospress.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the horror category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026

The third trilogy is @specawards.bsky.social finalist 16th century urban fantasy queer romcom Cursed. Books 1 & 2 available internationally as paperback, ebook & 1st book as audiobook (and some hardbacks still kicking about) 3rd book out next year. farragobooks.com/book-series/...

Congratulations to @hazelzorn.bsky.social! Her book REEF MIND, published by @tenebrouspress.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the horror category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026

Congratulations to Val Loughcrew! Their book PUPPET'S BANQUET, published by @tenebrouspress.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the horror category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026

Congratulations to @llmadridwrites.bsky.social! Her book MY LIPS, HER VOICE, published by Creature Publishing, is a semifinalist in the horror category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026

Congratulations to @patrickbarb.bsky.social! His book JK-LOL, published by Max Axe Media, is a semifinalist in the horror category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026

Congratulations @elsewhen.press and Keith Miller! 🎉 #SSBA #SSBA2026 #fantasyficton #booksky

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Congratulations to Keith Miller! His book THE WITCH'S JOURNEY, published by @elsewhen.press, is a semifinalist in the fantasy category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026

Congratulations to Keith Miller! His book THE WITCH'S JOURNEY, published by @elsewhen.press, is a semifinalist in the fantasy category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026

Congratulations to @arlozgraves.bsky.social! Their book THE ICE MOVES FOR NO ONE, published by @quillsandcosmos.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the fantasy category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026

#Booksky We’re so delighted that M. Christian’s terrific gay vampire novel, RUNNING DRY, is a semi-finalist for the Small Spec Book Awards @specawards.bsky.social and wish they were here to celebrate with us! Catherine is doing the influencer interviews, based on Chris’s own words about the book.

Melody E. McIntyre@melodyemcintyre.bsky.social · last wk.

SSBA Semi-finalist post #2 is live! Reef Mind by @hazelzorn.bsky.social We Like it Cherry by @jacymorris.bsky.social and Running Dry by M. Christian www.blog.melodyemcintyre.com/2026/07/smal...

Congratulations to @samckenzie.bsky.social! Their book SMALL MAGICS FOR THE TRAVELING WIZARD, published by @cloakedpress.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the fantasy category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026

SSBA Semi-finalist post #2 is live! Reef Mind by @hazelzorn.bsky.social We Like it Cherry by @jacymorris.bsky.social and Running Dry by M. Christian www.blog.melodyemcintyre.com/2026/07/smal...

Small Spec Book Awards - 2026 Semi-Finalist Feature #2

The rain is pouring pretty hard outside today as I put together this post, casting the sky in darkness and gloom. It's a perfect day to feat...

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Congratulations to Jayde Layne! Her book HUNTING STATIC, published by @thewpp.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the fantasy category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026

Did you know that you can find SSBA influencer content on our webpage? Click on the “More Information” tab in our navigation menu at the top of the SSBA webpage and find reviews, interviews, features, and more! This will also be updated throughout the competition. 👀

Our SSBA Influencer @armedwithabook.bsky.social has given her first impressions of some of the SSBA books and a lovely overview of the semifinalists in general. Read her thoughts here: armedwithabook.com/browse-the-2... #SSBA #SSBA2026

Browse the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards (SSBA) Semi-finalists list with me - Armed with A Book

SSBA Semi-finalists 2026 have been announced! Join me on a tour of the shortlist and find out what caught my attention.

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SSBA Influencer @melodyemcintyre.bsky.social has restarted their lovely semifinalist feature series on their blog, Melody Writes. We would love it if you’d pop over & check it out! The first three authors are from our fantasy category: www.blog.melodyemcintyre.com/2026/07/smal... #SSBA #SSBA2026

Small Spec Book Awards - 2026 Semi-Finalist Feature #1

Happy summer everyone! I hope you are managing to keep cool during all of these heat waves.  Today, I am embarking on my second annual serie...

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Did you catch this fantastic review of @holmbry.bsky.social's Satanic Static by @gemmasbookshelf.bsky.social? Learn all about the book and read Gemma’s thoughts here: gemmasbookshelf.wordpress.com/2026/07/22/s... #SSBA #SSBA2026

Satanic Static by Bryan Holm – Small Spec Book Awards Review

Book Title: Satanic Static Author: Brian Holm My Rating: 4.5 Publisher: Anuci press Publication Date: 14/03/2025 Genre(s): Horror Pages: 158 Format Read: E-book Goodreads: What if a vinyl record co…

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This is so cool! Thank you!! 😊

Small Spec Book Awards@specawards.bsky.social · 2w ago

Congratulations to @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social! Her book FALLEN DESTINY, published by @brigidsgatepress.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the fantasy category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026

Congratulations to @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social! Her book FALLEN DESTINY, published by @brigidsgatepress.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the fantasy category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026

Congratulations to @lucyamclaren.bsky.social! Her book ECHOES OF THE ETHERSTONE, published by Owl Talyn Press, is a semifinalist in the fantasy category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026

Congratulations to Kras Nebula! Their book DEEPEST CANYON, published by @thewpp.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the fantasy category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026

Congratulations to @brandoncrilly.bsky.social! His book CASTOFF is a semifinalist in the fantasy category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026

Want to know more about the semi-finalists in this year's Small Spec Book Awards? Then check out the mini author interviews on this blog! A few will be released each Sunday. Big thanks to Melody McIntyre and @specawards.bsky.social #booksky #SSBA www.blog.melodyemcintyre.com/2026/07/ssba...

SSBA 2026 Semi-Finalists

For the second year in a row, I am an official influencer for the Small Spec Book Awards. What are the Small Spec Book Awards? You can che...

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Congratulations to @mollyhaniszewski.bsky.social! Their book BEYOND THE BORDER FOREST, published by @quillsandcosmos.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the fantasy category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026

Congratulations to @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social! Her book BALLAD OF RIVER BONES, published by @brigidsgatepress.bsky.social, is a semifinalist in the fantasy category for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. #SSBA #SSBA2026

Yesterday, I posted the first in my SSBA Semi-finalist mini-interview series. I opened with 3 of the fantasy semi-finalists, Lucy A. McLaren, @mollyhaniszewski.bsky.social, and @arlozgraves.bsky.social @specawards.bsky.social #SSBA2026 #SSBA www.blog.melodyemcintyre.com/2026/07/smal...

Small Spec Book Awards - Semi-Finalist Feature #1

Happy summer everyone! I hope you are managing to keep cool during all of these heat waves.  Today, I am embarking on my second annual serie...

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