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The image shows a brightly lit arched doorway opening into a dark room filled with glowing yellow and pink crystals. Holographic rings of ancient runes circle the tallest crystals flanking the doorway. The floor is mirror smooth, reflecting the entire scene back on the bottom half of the image. A lone figure stands in the doorway, barely reaching a quarter of its height. Over the image are the words, "A Brief History of LitRPG, A Fantasy-Faction Article," written in thin white text.

The image shows a brightly lit arched doorway opening into a dark room filled with glowing yellow and pink crystals. Holographic rings of ancient runes circle the tallest crystals flanking the doorway. The floor is mirror smooth, reflecting the entire scene back on the bottom half of the image. A lone figure stands in the doorway, barely reaching a quarter of its height. Over the image are the words, "A Brief History of LitRPG, A Fantasy-Faction Article," written in thin white text.

Today Christopher Keene gives us a brief history of LitRPG! - JI 🐉

"Coined by EKSMO Publishing House, attributed to Dmitry Rus, Dem Mikhaylov, & Vasily Mahanenko...& focused on game scenarios similar to Dungeons & Dragons."

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The book cover sits in the center of the image. The cover shows the title in a large cream-colored serif font on a navy-blue background that fills almost the entire space. Around the edges is a topographical map done in yellow-green butting up against waves of sky blue. Mixed in are magenta and orange curlicues and a few line drawings. The line draws are as follows: In the bottom third of the cover there is an orange suspension bridge reaching from edge to edge over the waves of sky blue. On the right-hand bank is a town with a yellow-green mountain behind it. The town has a yellow-green cathedral and three houses: one orange, one cream, and one magenta. There is also a pair of tickets (one orange, one yellow-green) and a humanoid cat person holding a dagger. The cat person has long orange hair and an orange tail. Their face is peach and they have a scar on their right cheek. They are wearing a yellow-green coat, and the dagger is cream with a yellow handle. The background of the image is a Victorian map of Europe.

The book cover sits in the center of the image. The cover shows the title in a large cream-colored serif font on a navy-blue background that fills almost the entire space. Around the edges is a topographical map done in yellow-green butting up against waves of sky blue. Mixed in are magenta and orange curlicues and a few line drawings. The line draws are as follows: In the bottom third of the cover there is an orange suspension bridge reaching from edge to edge over the waves of sky blue. On the right-hand bank is a town with a yellow-green mountain behind it. The town has a yellow-green cathedral and three houses: one orange, one cream, and one magenta. There is also a pair of tickets (one orange, one yellow-green) and a humanoid cat person holding a dagger. The cat person has long orange hair and an orange tail. Their face is peach and they have a scar on their right cheek. They are wearing a yellow-green coat, and the dagger is cream with a yellow handle. The background of the image is a Victorian map of Europe.

Today @kitvaria.bsky.social reviews @theodoragoss.bsky.social's European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman! -JI

"Mixing reimagined monsters, found family warmth, and darker historical realities into a story that is still full of charm and heart."

fantasy-faction.com/2026/europea... #booksky 💙🪐📚

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The book cover sits in the center of the image. The cover shows the title in a large pale yellow serif font on a black background that fills almost the entire space. In between the letters are deep teal vines with red and coral-colored berries, mixed in with olive green curlicues and a few line drawings. The line drawings are as follows: a pale-yellow mountain lion, key, and decanter; a coral-colored dagger; a fountain pen with a coral top and pale-yellow body; and a woman with a coral outfit and hat with peach skin holding a brown gun. The background of the image is a Victorian map of London.

The book cover sits in the center of the image. The cover shows the title in a large pale yellow serif font on a black background that fills almost the entire space. In between the letters are deep teal vines with red and coral-colored berries, mixed in with olive green curlicues and a few line drawings. The line drawings are as follows: a pale-yellow mountain lion, key, and decanter; a coral-colored dagger; a fountain pen with a coral top and pale-yellow body; and a woman with a coral outfit and hat with peach skin holding a brown gun. The background of the image is a Victorian map of London.

@kitvaria.bsky.social reviews @theodoragoss.bsky.social's The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter! - JI🐉

"A strong focus on found family, sharp dialogue, and a playful narrative voice, it delivers a satisfying story wrapped in humor and heart."

fantasy-faction.com/2026/the-str... #booksky 💙🪐📚

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guys, this is how you lose the time war

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The book cover sits in the center of the image. It shows a young white woman in futuristic space armor shooting a laser cannon from hip height. She is wearing a plaid hat instead of a helmet. Behind her is a floor made of a purple mechanical designs done in neon, and behind her is outer space. The background of the image is a nebula in the same purple colors as the book cover.

The book cover sits in the center of the image. It shows a young white woman in futuristic space armor shooting a laser cannon from hip height. She is wearing a plaid hat instead of a helmet. Behind her is a floor made of a purple mechanical designs done in neon, and behind her is outer space. The background of the image is a nebula in the same purple colors as the book cover.

Today @kitvaria.bsky.social reviews @robjhayes.bsky.social's Fleet Champions! - JI 🐉

"Balances explosive action with deepening character arcs in a way that feels earned...This series isn’t just escalating in power. It’s escalating in consequence."

fantasy-faction.com/2026/fleet-c... #booksky 💙🪐📚

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I'm happy to announce that I've joined the team at @fantasyfaction.bsky.social and my first article is live today!

💙🪐📚 #BookSky #SFF

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The image shows a white, wooden bookcase filled with haphazardly stacked books, except for one shelf, which is mostly empty. Over the image are the words, "On the Pleasures of Discovering Gaps in Your Reading, A Fantasy-Faction Article," written in yellow, blocky text.

The image shows a white, wooden bookcase filled with haphazardly stacked books, except for one shelf, which is mostly empty. Over the image are the words, "On the Pleasures of Discovering Gaps in Your Reading, A Fantasy-Faction Article," written in yellow, blocky text.

Today @angelaboord.bsky.social looks at gaps in our reading and why we should see our tbr piles as a good thing! - JI 🐉

"The books I haven’t read form a part of me just as much as the books I have read. And what better place to live than a library?"

fantasy-faction.com/2026/on-the-... #booksky 💙🪐📚

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And here we go! First 5 cuts for #SPFBO from Fantasy Faction!

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We at #Fantasy-Faction have our first 5 cuts in #SPFBOXI #SPFBO
Thank you to the authors for submitting your books.

#self-published #indie #fantasy📚🪄🐉#booksky💙📚 #pukapuka 📚🇳🇿

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The image shows a tree filled with cherry blossoms. In its branches is a book sitting open with its pages fanned out into the flowers. Over the image are the words, "Fantasy-Faction's SPFBO #11 First Five Fall," written in cream-colored text.

The image shows a tree filled with cherry blossoms. In its branches is a book sitting open with its pages fanned out into the flowers. Over the image are the words, "Fantasy-Faction's SPFBO #11 First Five Fall," written in cream-colored text.

Today our judges say goodbye to our first five books in this year's Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off ( #SPFBO )! - JI 🐉

fantasy-faction.com/2026/self-pu... #booksky 💙🪐📚

Background image by Valentina Ivanova.

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I just spelled necessarily right on the first try for the first time in my life! :D Somebody clap. XD - JI 🐉

#editing #booksky

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The image shows the three books in the series. The first, A Gathering of Ravens, is in the center; the second, Twilight of the Gods, is on the left; and the third, The Doom of Odin, is on the right. Book one shows a raven flying through snow, but its dark feathers fade into an image of a city skyline with a peach sunset. Book two shows a howling wolf with a winter pine forest behind it, but its dark fur fades into another city, this time with a red-orange sunset. Book three shows a dragon's head. The city behind him is on fire and the red coloring reflects off its dark scales. The background of the image is a close up of frost fading from peach to blue. Above the books is written, "The Grimnir Saga" and below the books, "A Fantasy-Faction Series Review."

The image shows the three books in the series. The first, A Gathering of Ravens, is in the center; the second, Twilight of the Gods, is on the left; and the third, The Doom of Odin, is on the right. Book one shows a raven flying through snow, but its dark feathers fade into an image of a city skyline with a peach sunset. Book two shows a howling wolf with a winter pine forest behind it, but its dark fur fades into another city, this time with a red-orange sunset. Book three shows a dragon's head. The city behind him is on fire and the red coloring reflects off its dark scales. The background of the image is a close up of frost fading from peach to blue. Above the books is written, "The Grimnir Saga" and below the books, "A Fantasy-Faction Series Review."

Today Stuart Cripps-Schnoor reviews @orcwriter.bsky.social's series The Grimnir Saga! - JI 🐉

"A violent tale of bitter revenge drenched in blood but defined by its intimate human connections. An absolute must read for anyone who enjoys grimdark."

fantasy-faction.com/2026/the-gri... #booksky 💙🪐📚

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The cover sits in the center of the image. The cover shows the title done in sky blue, thin, straight letters stacked with one word on each line. The background of the cover is some type of spectrograph on a dark background, but shown on its side and blurred slightly. The lowest peaks are a deep red and fade into a subtle rainbow as they get higher. The background of the image is the same picture, sans words, but with the negative of the colors.

The cover sits in the center of the image. The cover shows the title done in sky blue, thin, straight letters stacked with one word on each line. The background of the cover is some type of spectrograph on a dark background, but shown on its side and blurred slightly. The lowest peaks are a deep red and fade into a subtle rainbow as they get higher. The background of the image is the same picture, sans words, but with the negative of the colors.

ICYMI: @kitvaria.bsky.social reviews @kyliu99.bsky.social's All That We See or Seem! - JI 🐉

"A confident start to a new series from an author who clearly has things to say about where technology and humanity are headed."

fantasy-faction.com/2026/all-tha... #booksky 💙🪐📚

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My March wrap up, 9 covers as a collage: Of Song and Shadow by Matthews To Ride the Rising Storm by Blackgoose All that We See Or Seem by Liu The Tattling Whisper Wood by Wallace Leave no Dragon Stone unturned by Grace The Crimson Court by Noble Legacy Bound by Daly Keeper of the Gate by Feuerman The Non Magical Declan Moore by Taylor

My March wrap up, 9 covers as a collage: Of Song and Shadow by Matthews To Ride the Rising Storm by Blackgoose All that We See Or Seem by Liu The Tattling Whisper Wood by Wallace Leave no Dragon Stone unturned by Grace The Crimson Court by Noble Legacy Bound by Daly Keeper of the Gate by Feuerman The Non Magical Declan Moore by Taylor

Me grinning after today's run, a black dog on my back, looking over my shoulder, pretty but not blurry tree blossoms in the background

Me grinning after today's run, a black dog on my back, looking over my shoulder, pretty but not blurry tree blossoms in the background

March was a few books month, but I did 44,7km of running, which is almost double to the last 12 months!

Hope to get through more bills again in April!

Also, first Spfbo post coming soon, so follow @fantasyfaction.bsky.social 😁

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The book cover sits in the center of the image. The cover is done in a paper cut-out style. In the center is silhouette of a woman in a long dress facing right. She is flanked by gnarled trees with vibrant green leaves. In the tree canopy are two small golden dragons flying in the branches. Barely visible behind the woman is the faint outline of a manor house. The whole cover is framed by a turquoise blue Art Nouveau swirl design. The background of the image is full of verdant green leaves.

The book cover sits in the center of the image. The cover is done in a paper cut-out style. In the center is silhouette of a woman in a long dress facing right. She is flanked by gnarled trees with vibrant green leaves. In the tree canopy are two small golden dragons flying in the branches. Barely visible behind the woman is the faint outline of a manor house. The whole cover is framed by a turquoise blue Art Nouveau swirl design. The background of the image is full of verdant green leaves.

Julia Kitvaria Sarene reviews Tilly Wallace's The Tattling Whisperwoods! - JI 🐉

"It’s about community, care, stubborn hope, and a botanist who refuses to be anything but herself, even when the trees start talking back."

fantasy-faction.com/2026/the-tat... #booksky 💙🪐📚

Background by Nahil Naseer.

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British Fantasy Awards 2026 Suggestions Suggest eligible material for the British Fantasy Awards 2026 Add anything that you feel deserves a nomination for this year's awards. Eligible material should have been published/released for the fi...

The suggestions list for this year’s British Fantasy Awards is now open! Anyone can add their favourite SFF titles first published in 2025! forms.gle/YcGUjcbU99R5...

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The book cover sits in the center of the image. The cover shows two dragons circling the book clockwise as seen from above. On the top right is a teal and light blue dragon and on the bottom left is a gray dragon. Their tails morph into golden leaves, each with two golden berries and one three-petaled flower. The background of the cover is a dark night sky with a pale blue symmetrical pattern under the circling dragons. The background of the image is a watercolor wash in teal and gold, matching the cover.

The book cover sits in the center of the image. The cover shows two dragons circling the book clockwise as seen from above. On the top right is a teal and light blue dragon and on the bottom left is a gray dragon. Their tails morph into golden leaves, each with two golden berries and one three-petaled flower. The background of the cover is a dark night sky with a pale blue symmetrical pattern under the circling dragons. The background of the image is a watercolor wash in teal and gold, matching the cover.

Today Julia Kitvaria Sarene reviews Moniquill Blackgoose's To Ride a Rising Storm! - JI 🐉

"Dragons, colonialism, and resistance, with a cast that reflects the full spectrum of humanity and a world that keeps getting richer."

fantasy-faction.com/2026/to-ride... #booksky 💙🪐📚

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Government scraps copyright exception as preferred option for AI training in win for creative industries

The UK government has today published a Copyright and Artificial Intelligence report outlining that it is moving away from the proposed copyright exception for AI training, widely rejected by the creative industries.

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How Does NASA Choose Landing Sites on Far Away Planets? — Melanie R. Meadors Learn more about how scientists chose the landing site for the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover!

Between 2013 and 2018, #NASA scientists and engineers were working hard to figure out the best place on Mars for the Perseverance Rover to land. Find out what went into this decision in my latest article! #MarsPerseverance #Mars2020 #Mars #space www.melaniermeadors.com/blog/2duhv38...

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A Murder Most Fungal

A Murder Most Fungal

It's my pleasure to help reveal the cover of A Murder Most Fungal, a standalone novel in the Fungalverse, written by @adrianmgibson.bsky.social.

Cover art by Katerina Belikova

Full info: jamreads.com/reveals/cove...

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The book cover sits in the center of the image. The cover shows a fiery red and orange Chinese dragon flying through a deep blue night sky. Clouds billow in the background and magical sparks surround the dragon as it flies. Shooting past him are blue meteors and near the bottom of the cover red petals (feathers? scales?) flutter around its body. The background of the image is a starry night sky highlighted by a blue nebula.

The book cover sits in the center of the image. The cover shows a fiery red and orange Chinese dragon flying through a deep blue night sky. Clouds billow in the background and magical sparks surround the dragon as it flies. Shooting past him are blue meteors and near the bottom of the cover red petals (feathers? scales?) flutter around its body. The background of the image is a starry night sky highlighted by a blue nebula.

Today JC Kang reviews Shen Tao's (@dragons.bsky.social) debut, The Poet Empress! - JI 🐉

"We sometimes read a book that makes us question whether or not we have any business writing...for me, most recently with Shen Tao’s debut, The Poet Empress."

fantasy-faction.com/2026/the-poe... #booksky 💙📚🪐

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Nearly ready to publish but not sure which way to go? We'll be talking trad, hybrid, indie and self-publishing in #Shrewsbury. Come along for a fun, friendly day of advice and book chat. www.spotlightindie.co.uk #authorevent #writingadvice #indieauthor #publishing #indiepublishing #writingcommunity

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Teenage Girls Can be Demons by Hailey Piper - cover shows a girl with her moth appearing to be a demon with large teeth

Teenage Girls Can be Demons by Hailey Piper - cover shows a girl with her moth appearing to be a demon with large teeth

A list of books read this year - no commentary and not all will be reviewed 1 - Teenage Girls Can Be Demons by Hailey Piper

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A Very Queer March! by Niranjan and 43 others A Very Queer March!: 63 items for $60.00

March marks the turning of seasons. What better time to celebrate diversity with this bundle of Queer books!

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We help authors find reviewers for self-published and indie Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror books - Bookmatch We help authors find reviewers for self-published and indie Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror books

Delighted to say we’ve already got over 120 reviewers signed up to the BookMatch community, including bloggers, podcasters, bookstagrammers and booktubers. Calling all #bookreviewers of #fantasy #sciencefiction or #horror - come join us! #bookstagram

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Beth couldn't wait to drive straight back into Amélie Wen Zhao's sumptuous realms in this second part of her xianxia romantasy duology THE DRAGON AND THE SUN LOTUS

"An accomplished conclusion to a breathtaking tale of love and sacrifice"

Read more: tinyurl.com/45bb99nv

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Service model by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Service model by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Latest review on the blog:

This book manages a perfect balance: entertaining, playful, and full of heart, while also offering thoughtful commentary on identity, consciousness, and morality.

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💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation

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Cover of Mumbai Singularity by Nym Coy, photoshopped onto Boox ereader, on a mandala background

Cover of Mumbai Singularity by Nym Coy, photoshopped onto Boox ereader, on a mandala background

Our latest review:

...stepping into a different storytelling tradition and letting it unfold in its own voice. The mix of grounded character work, big concept ideas, and mythic scale left a strong impression on me.

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💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation

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Cover of the novel Shroud, depicting a yellow pod crashing on a dark alien moon.

Cover of the novel Shroud, depicting a yellow pod crashing on a dark alien moon.

I recently reread Shroud by @aptshadow.bsky.social. While he's known for stellar worldbuilding—and this book is no exception—the character work truly struck me on the second go. Taken together, the physical and psychological terrors draw the narrative as taut as a garrote. Just brilliant.

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