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Hi, I'm Bob. ๐ธ๏ธReader๐ธ๏ธReviewer๐ธ๏ธHome Cook ๐ธ๏ธ @sffinsiders contributor ๐ธ๏ธHighlights=Books & Interesting Stuff
๐ฒCOVER REVEAL๐ฒ @SFFInsiders is exceptionally pleased to present you with this banger of a cover. A Dragon of the Veil (Warriors of Spirit and Bone Book One) By Nick Snapeย @SnapeNick โSome lies are best left buried deepโฆโ AVAILABLE NOW!- Details๐๐ Cover by @miblart
Jody can spin a wonderful yarn. Not sorry. This opinion piece offers a unique thought thought-provoking take on indie vs trad.
The one where I write about yarn. Except it's actually about publishing. Link in comments :)
Godna, what is it? It's the tattooing art practice of some tribal communities from Northern, Central, and diaspora communities found in the Caribbean after Indians were sold/traded in slavery along the Caribbean trade routes. It is predominantly practiced by women and --
๐ฅMy challenge has been accepted๐ฅ At 2:30pm EST there will be a livestreamed writing duel between myself and @realmattfalcon ๐ Join us, cast your votes, bring a beer ๐ป
Are original creatures hard to write? Why does everyone write creatures thatโve been done before? LETโS FIND OUT! Today at 2:30 EST @Lyons_Pen and myself will duel it out for 1 hour, writing a story that is _not boring_ with original creatures while livestreaming! Join us!
What makes middle grade voice so tricky to get right? Why does it matter? In Episode 2 of my โWhat is Middle Grade?โ series, Iโm digging into voice and character: how they shape the heart of middle grade books and why kids connect so deeply with them. Watch the reel โฌ๏ธ
What a review! I can't find anything to disagree with except maybe Joe could have led with this line.๐คฃ "... the unexpected can happen at a momentโs noticeโand will happen and punt your heart out of your butt." Fantastic write-up, Joe.
๐จ๐จUH-OH ZEEB'S HEAD EGO BOUT TO BURST๐จ๐จ In taking the best parts of Rothfuss and Abercrombie, @ZB_Steele has crafted a story that will sit tall atop any readerโs best-of list at the end of the year. Check out my Whispers of the Storm review on @sffinsiders! ๐ฝ
I've decided to give the 1st book another trial run in KU, so if you fancy a bit of swashbuckling matchlock fantasy and you have a Kindle Unlimited subscription, then why not give 'A Blade For Hire' a go! amazon.co.uk/Blade-Hire-Chrโฆ
Officially looking for ARC readers for my new novella! Scheduled to release in September 2025, but you could be the first to open... The Door๐ -epic fantasy -22k wordcount -set in the Kalaraak Chronicles universe -involves my standard found family lovable idiot chaos form โฌ๏ธ
๐ Book Review | The Source of Strife by Alex Arch Found family in a fractured world. Monsters, broken bonds, & emotional healing. If youโre into character-driven fantasy with heart this oneโs for you. ๐ Read the full review: sffinsiders.com/blog/review-thโฆ #IndieFantasy #SFF
linktr.ee/gjterral Updated this. Do me a favor and click all the links, thanks. ๐
๐ข๐จICYMI!๐ฅ๐ฅ A world of DARK, ARCANEPUNK fantasy... & DRAGONS! Behold - the REVISED cover for A DRAGON OF THE VEIL (#1 Warriors of Spirit & Bone trilogy) by @SnapeNick! This is a GEM of a series, one that's absolutely NOT TO BE MISSED! Grab it for just 0.99! (WORLDWIDE) ๐๐
๐จ HEY YOU! ๐จ Do you like stories that feel like DnD? Dragons made of rock? Magic with a price? Destiny vs free will? Then I got a couple of books (soon to be one more) just for you!
One of my favorite parts is that it made them want to read book 2, which is obviously the goal!!
Just watched the @2ToRamble review of "By Blood, By Salt" for the SPFBO championship round, and it was SO much fun: youtube.com/watch?v=jb4aksโฆ
To date SFF Insiders has produced nearly 100 cover reveal vids to celebrate our community since the blog went live in the Spring of 2024. As of today, we are taking a break in producing the videos that accompany blog posts for cover reveals. It is not due to a lack of love or
ARC form is officially open for A Stellar Spy. ๐ โฌ Those of you who already have an early copy: this hopefully final version corrected a handful of embarrassing spelling mistakes and tightened up some ridiculous run on sentences. Feel free to reach out if you want it
Austringerโs Wrath, first book of its name, sequel to Starlight Jewel, second book in the Gifts of the Auldtree trilogy - ARCs available (link below) - Cover reveal on July 30th with @sffinsiders - Releases August 26th - No oneโs having a fun time except Amelia and *redacted*๐งต
My boss did an excellent job with the AW page on my author site, if you like having a guide with your epic fantasy, check it out! Link below โฌ๏ธ
Go Hoos!
๐ฅ Gold Medal ๐ฅ Leah Hayes wins an individual gold in the 400m IM (4:36.04). It is her second gold in two days at the FISU World University Games, adding it to her 4x100m Relay Gold #RhineRuhr2025 #GoHoos #TeamUSA ๐บ๐ธ