Thank you to the author for giving me an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. I usually don’t like books with necromancers because zombies are a trigger for me, but I wanted to give this one a try. Mostly because of the author. I had a feeling that even if this book included Read More
Indie Accords Readathon Paths Q3/Q4 2022
We’re continuing with the readathons! The Indie Accords crew has just released their new boards for those who want to do themed reading. This readathon is a lot less effort since it’s only six prompts per path (pick one, pick all, it’s up to you) and you have until the end of December. You must Read More
ARC Review: Notorious Sorcerer by Davinia Evans
Thank you to the publisher, Orbit, and Nazia Khatun for the free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. Siyon Velo is our Notorious Sorcerer but he doesn’t start out there. He’s not even an alchemist apprentice, running errands and gathering ingredients. Without formal training, he’ll never get into the Summer Club. Read More
SPSFC Allocations
Earlier this summer, another call went out for judges for a self-publishing contest. A science-fiction one specifically. I’ve been reading more Sci-fi but not in the indie category. And I wanted to give it a shot. But since I’m already a teamleader for BBNYA, I didn’t want to be a full judge. I’ve joined The Read More
Review: Spark by Sarah Beth Durst
I read Spark by Sarah Beth Durst as part of the SFF Oasis readathon in July for the Animal Companion prompt. While recovering from eye surgery, I got hooked on audiobooks but still prefer shorter works. Most middle-grade books are on the shorter side while they still hold the same wonder I’m looking for in Read More
#indieaugust wrap-up
August was a whirlwind of a month. Any month when I run a sale is, to be honest. But I love sharing my fellow indies and helping readers find new excellent books. Here’s a wrap-up of everything I did last month. Narratess Indie Sale The Narratess Indie Sale ran for the second time during the Read More
#Indieaugust Author Spotlight: Azalea Forrest
Azalea Forrest Azalea is a fantasy author living in sunny, NE FL with her partner and pets, and she loves cats, wine, and video games. Her books have a Ghibliesque flair with themes on hope, being a better person, coping with mental illness, and doing your best. Her latest book, A Bitter Drink, is currently Read More
Book Tour: With Fire in Their Blood by Kat Delacorte
Thank you to the Write Reads and the publisher, Penguin, for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. With Fire in Their Blood is a YA urban fantasy, witches, factions, and small-town Italy. Aside from the witches, I got Romeo and Juliet vibes from it but I was wrong. Even though Read More
#Indieaugust Author Spotlight: Susana Imaginário
Susana Imaginário Susana Imaginário is a misfit from Portugal. She moved to England to pursue a career as an aerialist and now runs a Tabletop Gaming retreat in Ireland with her husband. Her hobbies include reading, playing board games, hanging upside down, poking around ancient ruins, talking to trees and being tired. Timelessness combines mythology Read More
#Indieaugust Author Spotlight: Christopher Guhl
Christopher Guhl Christopher is a fan of all things creative! He started writing fantasy and science fiction novels after graduating with an emphasis in creative writing from the University of Iowa. Since then, he’s published multiple novels in each genre. Aside from writing, he enjoys cosplay, breakdancing, and spending time with his wife, young son, Read More
