And so we’re off! BSFA Awards are go 🚀
Watch live:

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Screenshot of Waterstones Leeds event

Next week, 7pm 9th October, don't miss @aptshadow.bsky.social at Leeds Waterstones for a very special panel event on "Building Brilliant Worlds" alongside @rjbarker.bsky.social and
@davewragg.com in association with @britfantasysoc.bsky.social!

Tickets only £5! www.waterstones.com/events/panel...

Awesome news. RJ's writing is always top notch.

I already know this is a must read!

Omg!!! 🤪

Because it is! 🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛

Yes, @rjbarker.bsky.social really doesn’t like to stint his audience 😂🐦‍⬛

Me tooooooo!!! 🎉🎉🎉

I’m so delighted to have acquired @rjbarker.bsky.social’s amazing MORTEDANT’S PERIL for @torbooksuk.bsky.social! In this fantastical book, Irody can read the thoughts of the dead, and is drawn into a murder-mystery in his magic-infused city. And it could be the death of him. Info: shorturl.at/C2bz2

This absolute work of genius by the extraordinarily talented Alexis Hall is hitting your real and virtual shelves in March!!! Saphhic Moby Dick in space… 😍🚀💫 More info on insta here: www.instagram.com/p/DLAZL5ytJi...

Novel winner announced for Future Worlds Prize 2025 Future Worlds Prize was founded by author Ben Aaronovitch in 2020 and this year's winner and runner-ups have been announced...

A great write-up of the awards here too… www.scifinow.co.uk/news/novel-w...

A huge pleasure to attend the @futureworldsprize.bsky.social awards ceremony this wk! Huge congratulations to all inc runner up Amber Houlders and winner Harmony Knight. It was fantastic to be in the same room with so many talented storytellers 🥰🚀✨plus epic views from the HarperCollins offices…

Sure - will watch out for your message!

Much love for THE EGG AND I... the book ending with those immortal words 'The hen is the boss.' What a mic drop... 🎉😍

Saturation Point was awarded the BSFA award for Best Shorter Fiction last night. Delighted, especially as the shortlist was so strong.

Thumbnail of picture of author Claire Barner (short haired white woman with a red shirt and a necklace) heading reading: Author Interview Claire Barner

I sat down to chat with @clairebarner.bsky.social about her upcoming book Moonrising. If you're interested in sci-fi worldbuilding and writing outside of your lived experience, check out our interview! #WritingCommunity
Youtube: tinyurl.com/3f237hbm
Spotify: tinyurl.com/4kxebrd3

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read!

If you are heading to #Eastercon, don’t miss Adrian Tchaikovsky’s panels. Expect fascinating facts, great insights and insects (hopefully not in person (((as it were))))… @aptshadow.bsky.social @torbooksuk.bsky.social

It's so exciting to have acquired more Adrian Tchaikovsky science fiction for @torbooksuk.bsky.social! These will be every bit as big, bold and exciting as you might imagine - starting with the epic Children of Strife (out next spring)! trade.panmacmillan.com/tor-uk-acqui... @aptshadow.bsky.social

How else can I read your amazing books ahead of everyone else??!! 😍

I am thrilled that @olivieblake.bsky.social's GIFTED & TALENTED is a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller!🎉😍📚

When there's a will, there's a war. Thayer Wren, brilliant CEO of Wrenfare Magitech, is dead. But which of his three magically gifted children could inherit his hi-tech empire? shorturl.at/vVybt

It’s absolutely wonderful to have this news out in the world! I love your books so much and to have these on our list at @torbooksuk.bsky.social is completely fantastic 🤩🎉🤗

My big news, in the Bookseller!

Tor signs KJ Charles’ queer historical romance in three-book deal

Tor, an imprint of Pan Macmillan, has acquired How to Fake it in Society plus two as-yet-untitled novels by bestselling historical romance author KJ Charles. 👇 #BookSky

New Blog Post on my website about #TheSunBlessedPrince is it a #Romantasy? A #RomanticFantasy ? Something else? Come check out the post for all things genre related! tinyurl.com/mwzbbnjx

Do you like character art? I LOVE character art. Head to my instagram to find out more about one of the three main characters of The Sun Blessed Prince - Elician! t.co/7G5yjquniA

#thesunblessedprince #TSBP #characterart

My book, hanging out on my back deck.

Also, a reminder: When the Moon Hits Your Eye is out in exactly ONE WEEK! It is not too late to preorder your copy from your favorite local bookseller or other retailer. Also I'll be on tour for the book, please check out the link for dates and times. See you soon!

us.macmillan.com/tours/john-s...

teal banner with title saying Meet the Hosts of the 2025 (re)Generate Retreat. Writing Excuses Logo in the top right corner. Under the logo a list saying Workshops, Classes, Breakout Sessions, Writing Time, and More. Under the title three images of the hosts with their names under them. Mary Robinette Kowal, DongWon Song, and Sandra Tayler. Under the host names the dates of the retreat, June 15th-21st

We are excited to announce that @dongwon.bsky.social will be joining @maryrobinettekowal.com and @sandratayler.bsky.social in Minnesota from June 15th-21st for our 2nd (re)Generate Retreat!

What are the perks of a #Cymera2025 Weekend Pass? 🎟️

Early Bird Weekend Passes are available until 1st April at a discounted price: www.cymerafestival.co.uk/weekend-pass

I’m so delighted that Tor UK has been shortlisted for Imprint of the Year at the annual British Book Awards - for the 3rd time in 5 yrs 🎉🎉🎉Huge thanks to all our talented authors as this wouldn’t be possible without you! Congrats to other shortlistees! www.thebookseller.com/british-book... #nibbies