Kristen Shafer
@the_book_hermit
“The Book Hermit” | Reviewer for @sffinsiders | Tome app Ambassador | Dark fantasy, dragons, Dr. Pepper | Mild Protanopia | Indie Supporter | Requests Closed
Them: What kinds of books do you read. Me: Dragons. Them: No, I mean like what kind of genre. Me: Dragons. Them: But I mean- Me: D R A G O N S
🖤 Black Covers Flay Lay 🖤 Now here was an easy flatlay to create, considering many of my books feature black or at least partially black covers. From indie to trad, there is always something for everyone. Are any of your favorites among the mix?
New cover reveal on @sffinsiders!
The Team at @sffinsiders is happy to share Bella Dunn's @BellaDunnWriter latest cover for her novella OF SORROW AND ASHES Full details in comments Cover Art by Bella Genre: Epic Fantasy Release Date: September 27th, 2025
Happy Release Day! 🎉🥳
✨THE WINDS OF WAR IS OUT WORLDWIDE! ✨ I've poured everything into this book. Thousands of hours of toil. And now it's time to let it out into the world. Thank you in advance to everyone who supports this release in any way. I appreciate it more than words can express. 🧡
Since the grand reveal happened tonight on @mike_mollman’s Bald & Balding livestream, I figured I can now reveal here. Behold. The Boezerker Fan Club badge ribbon. Available via me at WorldCon.
What’s your biggest “oof” book moment you’ve experienced? I’ll go first: Started reading @ornithopteryx’s novella The Last Gasp of Midnight… on Father’s Day.
We will be live in a little under two hours!🎙️
Join me and Kristen Shafer on Mike Mollman's channel tonight at 6pm PT as we chat about Worldcon. @mike_mollman @the_book_hermit youtube.com/watch?v=puCpfl…
So I received a second set of the Inheritance Cycle dust jackets? 100% getting these signed by @jeffbrown67 and then getting them custom framed for my office. 😂
YOOOOOOOO 💯🔥 @jeffbrown67 nails it yet again! I’m also currently reading the first installment of this series and it’s been an epic ride!
Cover reveal! Announcing the book cover for The Promise of Scars - Book Five in the Red Kingdom series. Coming this Fall...
🚨🚨UH-OH ZEEB'S HEAD EGO BOUT TO BURST🚨🚨 In taking the best parts of Rothfuss and Abercrombie, @ZB_Steele has crafted a story that will sit tall atop any reader’s best-of list at the end of the year. Check out my Whispers of the Storm review on @sffinsiders! 🔽
HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! EOT turns 2 on July 25 And...Special Editions are coming back!! Pre-orders available now (link in comments) I'll be doing limited runs, so get yours before they're gone! Check 'em out if you like: - Full colour art - sprayed edges - @jeffbrown67 cover design
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
Man, this book community. It always surprises me and truly makes me feel genuine love. I like to say I have the best bookish pals, but I don’t think people understand that I do GENUINELY have the best bookish pals. @joshuawalkerau has sent me the first ever ARC proof for…
❔An Unnamed Flat Lay 📚 This miniature flat lay has a very specific theme. One beverage on me at WorldCon to the first person who correctly guesses it. And if you aren’t going to WorldCon, all I have left is 100% good vibes and this trophy. 🏆
Things I owe specific people at WorldCon: • A round of drinks 🍺 • A second round of drinks 🍻 • A signed copy of The Devils ✍🏼 • A copy of The Tome of Haren 📖 • A coffee ☕️ • A bottle of mead🍷 Do I have calendar reminders for each item? Maybe.
