I've written two sequels (and technically a third which is like a sequel sequel lol) and in some ways they are easier, and in other ways they're harder. Easier because you know the story, world, and characters now. Harder because readers have ~expectations~ that are terrifying to fulfil!

Ian Haramaki 🏳️‍⚧️✨ @ Megaplex C9@cometkins.bsky.social · 3h ago

Have you written a sequel before? If you haven't, what's stopped you? If you have, what were your most and least favorite parts about doing it? #WritingPrompt

Now this looks fun!

Alex Larkspur 💛📚🌻@applesncinnamon.bsky.social · 5h ago

These prompt challenges are so fun that I made my own! Feel free to join in! 1 Like = 1 Answer 🍃 💛

It's been a bit since I posted Katie's GoFundMe, but I finally scheduled her 6 month post op follow-up, which involves at least a check up and x-rays (not sure about bloodwork), but last time, the visit was close to $1000 with all three. Shares are always appreciated 💜🐾

Donate to Help Katie Beat Her Tumor with Radiation Treatment, organized by Kara Jorgensen

My dog Katie has been recently diagnosed with a soft tissue sarcoma … Kara Jorgensen needs your support for Help Katie Beat Her Tumor with Radiation Treatment

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Today we’re here with a rather unique interview! Please welcome @mcclungmike.bsky.social and the launch of his new indie eZine, Murderhobo, which features speculative fiction by indie authors as a middle finger to AI slop: www.readindiefantasy.com/interview-mu...

Shining the Holy Ark walked so Golden Sun could run.

Rami Ismail (رامي)@ramiismail.com · 15h ago

Turns out Golden Sun, my first and still favorite RPG of all time, turned 25 years old today. Unrivaled to this day.

Get 2,000 pages (or 50 hours of audiobook) of deeply chaotic bisexuals with extraordinary powers facing off against gods, daemons, warlocks, and their own trauma for an absolute steal (where steal = $35). shop.ravenswordpress.com/collections/...

Inheritance Season One

Season One of Inheritance comprises the first five books in the series: Jack of Thorns  Knight of Flames Lord of Ravens Reeve of Veils Page of Tricks

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EHRC Code of Practice comes into effect today so remember to be an absolute pain in the arse to any service provider who is trying to actively enforce it.

I spoke to trans masc actor and drag artist Ros Watt about letting trans people be monsters, making space for us in horror, and laughing at murder ahead of his debut full-length show, Trans People Are Awful.

Becoming the Monster: Ros Watt, Horror, and the Politics of Making Transness Abject — Exquisite Terror

In Trans People Are Awful, show creator Ros Watt argues that true equality also means the freedom to be abject and grotesque.

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The Chosen One Con:

Patrick Charlton-O'Shea@aesonique.itch.io · 11h ago

There really waste blokes out there named Max who are doing the bare min.

Oh man, life would be so much better, the internet would be better, artist and authors would breathe a sigh of relief, I could upgrade my fucking PC.

Ayo@darrylayo.bsky.social · 19h ago

Guys like this don’t realize that they are the freak

In The Cruel Gods, there are two gods that are respected above all others. Starting with the Glimmer god, Gildola, and this is because the Glimmer basically rule the Golden City above Chime, which gives them a lot of political and financial power. But the real power is Dor, god of time. #MythAugust

🫜Prof Emily🫜@professoremily.bsky.social · 13h ago

#MythAugust 5 Today is about hierarchy! Who ranks highest or lowest among your gods/spirits/whatever? Is there a consensus about this ranking? As usual, interpret the question as loosely as you need to to fit your specific worldbuilding, and feel free to skip if it's not relevant to you! 😊❤️

What do you get when you add in an orange smart ass scuba diving cat, his magical partner and her two crushes with a hinted-at romance, some magical cat collars, and the feline companion of a God? One swimmingly good time! Follow now for updates. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/k... #Fantasy #Cats

Becoming Neptune's Cat: A Feline Cozy-Adjacent Fantasy

Get notified when Becoming Neptune's Cat: A Feline Cozy-Adjacent Fantasy launches on BackerKit!

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From my Cruel Gods series, each god probably has different factions and groups underneath them, but only those that the god themselves approves of. Most of the time they leave mortal affairs for their ambassador to manage and sort out, however! #MythAugust

🫜Prof Emily🫜@professoremily.bsky.social · 2d ago

#MythAugust 4 Today, tell me about the different factions among your gods/spirits. Think like the Æsir & Vanir in Norse mythology, or angels & demons in Christianity. What's their relationship? Are they sworn enemies? Sometimes allies? Interpret the question however makes sense for your story!

Are you a self-published/indie SFFH author with a new book release coming up or are you launching a crowdfund? We can feature it in our new monthly release round-ups from September onwards! Just fill out this form: www.readindiefantasy.com/new-releases/

OR REVIEW IT! See this post --- bsky.app/profile/4isl... --- on @bookshelfie.bsky.social IT'S A SCAM!

Tru Skies@trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com · yesterday

If you're a new writer looking to publish your book, my biggest piece of advice is to do research into publishing, no matter whether you want to go trad or self-pub. And PLEASE avoid vanity presses and hybrid publishers that ask you to pay to publish your book.

BEHOLD!! MY STUFF!!! See you at #MCMBirmingham!

I've caught up on my to do list enough that I'm kinda just waiting around for things now... Should probably continue planning my book sequel then lol

The Redstone Rescue is a fantasy novel set in a republic that cares for and protects its citizens, surrounded by avaricious kingdoms. Is is my response to our genre's obsession with kings and chosen ones. Not a story of revolution, one that asks how a better world can be preserved.

The Redstone Rescue

### A light-hearted utopian fantasy detective story “They say the crown lies heavy on the head of the king, but in Sataminva our crown lies on a perfectly counterbalanced plate in a display case in th...

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It has pegging

Dani Finn 🐙 🏳️‍⚧️ 📚@danifinnwrites.bsky.social · 3mo ago

When writing Unpainted, a fantasy arranged marriage romance, I tried to show Aven as more feminine & Tera as more masculine. I focus on Aven’s soft body, his soft eyes, his devotion. Tera is shown as strong, independent, & in control. All as I realized I’m nonbinary. danifinn.itch.io/unpainted

Just had to save a bee from two very curious cats.

I'm not a judge for SPFBO (Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off) this year, but I'm reading along with the finalists anyway. Don't know if I'll get to all of them, but I'll try. Here's my thoughts as I go through them: 1/

The #SPSFC5 finalists are here!! #SPSFC5 💙📚 Really cool assortment of books; I'm so excited for the final round. Will be reading ab initio and Time Traitors soon! 👀 Congrats to all semifinalists & finalists! In a lot of cases, the choice was quite difficult! Graphic credit @davedobson.bsky.social

here's a fun lil exercise for cis people: how many articles would a publication have to print calling for your extermination before you would expect people who care about you to stop giving them money? and how would you feel if their excuse for still supporting them is some fuckass crossword puzzle?

If you're a new writer looking to publish your book, my biggest piece of advice is to do research into publishing, no matter whether you want to go trad or self-pub. And PLEASE avoid vanity presses and hybrid publishers that ask you to pay to publish your book.

You heard it here, folks, The Chosen One Con is cool 😎

Ruth Miranda@ruthmiranda.bsky.social · yesterday

I seriously advise you to GRAB this book. Don't walk, don't even run, just fly. It's turning out to be one of the coolest things I've read this year, a strong top 5 fave read of the year for me.

It's time to plan a cover reveal for #Halfsoul. I'm thinking August 11th. If you'd like to help, sign up here: tally.so/r/2EzY2M or send me a quick DM.

In case you missed it, The Chosen One Con is still on NetGalley!

Tru Skies@trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com · last wk.

Not sure if you want to commit to a massive ARC of The Chosen One Con? I've added the first chapter to my website! Give it a read and see where the story begins: www.trudieskies.com/lost-in-the-... And if you want to read more, The Chosen One Con is on NetGalley and BookSirens!

✨ The doors to the Magical Library open on August 24th! 🪄 Step into a cozy, customizable sanctuary built for quiet moments and big discoveries. Customize your own peaceful nook, try your hand at enchanted activities, collect new avatar styles, and meet whimsical new Spirits. Wishlist now on Steam!

This week contains my birthday (August 7th!) so to celebrate another cycle around the sun, why not a sale? 🎈 Get all of my books 25% off on itchio (even my newest release!) or get all 13 of my releases for $25 USD! So much for basically the price of one hardcover! 🎈 itch.io/s/196184/bir...

For anyone who likes regency fantasy and/or cozy mysteries, you don't want to miss out on this one! @dhalerambo.bsky.social has a new book coming and I'm sharing the beautiful cover today. www.narratess.com/books/cover-...

Cover Reveal: Body in the Amber Library by D. Hale Rambo - Narratess

It’s my absolute pleasure to help out with the cover reveal for D. Hale Rambo’s new novella series. Body in the Amber Library is the first book in The Enchanted Read More

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