Brian Wood-Koiwa @woodkoiwa.bsky.social Tokyo based dark fantasy novelist and editor. Co-founder of Urban Writing Haus https://urbanweird.com/studios.
Story Kraken Author Coaching: https://bwkeditorial.com/story-kraken
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Joshua Palmatier/Zombies Need Brains @joshuapalmatier.bsky.social Joshua Palmatier is an epic fantasy writer and the founder of the small press Zombies Need Brains. ZNB does NOT use AI imagery in its covers and does NOT accept AI-generated stories. Visit the store: https://zombies-need-brains-llc.square.site
Philip Fracassi @pfracassi.bsky.social USA Today Bestselling writer of:
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Shiraki Press @shirakipress.com Independent publisher of adult fiction with a hopepunk vibe.
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Air and Nothingness Press @aanpress.bsky.social Publisher of F/SF anthologies and story collections - 29th Year 1997-2026. Based in Pittsburgh, PA. www.aanpress.com www.aanpress.com/artworks
Uncanny Magazine @uncannymagazine.bsky.social Science Fiction & Fantasy Magazine Edited by Michael Damian Thomas. 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026 Hugo & 2024 Locus Award Winner. uncannymagazine.com
Seize The Press Magazine @seizethepress.bsky.social Dark fantasy, bleak science fiction, unsettling horror, and Weird genre grime.
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Folkloric @folkloricmag.bsky.social an #indie #literaryjournal for new #folklore 💙📚
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Queen of Swords Press @qospress.bsky.social Queen of Swords Press is a small press publisher of stories from out of this world. Queer AF. Catherine Lundoff, publisher. Minneapolis, MN. https://www.queenofswordspress.com
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🛸I Want That Twink OBLITERATED! (2024)
🧱Wrath Month (2026)
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Peasant Magazine @peasantmagazine.bsky.social A fantasy & historical fiction literary magazine for lovers of short stories by indie authors. Learn more at: http://fiction.charlesmoffat.com/peasantmagazine/
Artemesia Publishing @apbooks.bsky.social Small indie publisher located in the Land of Enchantment.
MG/YA imprint: Kinkajou Press
SF/F/H imprint: Shadow Dragon Books
Currently closed to submissions.
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Android Press @press-android.bsky.social Science fiction, fantasy, and horror publisher. Our books have been finalists for the Nebula, Stoker, BSFA, British Fantasy, and Nommo Awards. https://thecookoutanthology.com/submission-guidelines
eSpec Books, LLC @especbooks.bsky.social An independent publisher of speculative fiction celebrating a decade in operation, specializing in fantasy, science fiction, steampunk, and horror. Books, the magic we make.
Ghost Orchid Press @ghostorchidpress.com Cambridge, UK-based indie publisher of horror, gothic and supernatural fiction. EIC: Antonia Rachel Ward.
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Tyche Books 🇨🇦 @tychebooks.bsky.social A Canadian small-press specializing in science fiction, fantasy, and related non-fiction. www.tychebooks.com Calgary, AB She/Her
Angry Gable Press @angrygablepress.bsky.social a publisher of niche speculative fiction and poetry
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This Exquisite Topology available now!
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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social Science fiction. Fantasy. The universe. And related subjects.
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Harry Illingworth @harryillingworth.bsky.social Pimp of Ink @DHHlitagency. SFF. Speculative. Crime & Thriller. Shortlisted for Literary Agent of the Year 2023
Anna ZenKen Stephens @annasmithwrites.bsky.social AN HONESTY OF THIEVES, Mar 27. Godblind, Songs of the Drowned trilogies, Black Library, Marvel.
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Tor Books @torbooks.bsky.social Publisher of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller and Suspense, and Other Speculative Fiction
Brantwijn Serrah, Artist and Author @brantwijn.bsky.social ❤ Fantasy and Paranormal Romance author, slave to the sensual world of vampires, werewolves, faeries and demons. She/Her. Pronounced "Bronwyn". ❤
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Django Wexler @djangowexler.bsky.social Author of fantasy novels.
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Kate Elliott @kateelliottsff.bsky.social Science fiction & fantasy writer. World builder. Reader. Outrigger canoe paddler. I ❤️ my schnauzer. Hawaii. ✡️🕊️ She/her.
Where Should I Start With Your Novels, a guide:
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Stephen King @stephenking.bsky.social Writer
David Dalglish @ddalglish.com Author of THE SHADOWDANCE SERIES, KEEPERS TRILOGY, THE HALF-ORCS, VAGRANT GODS, LEVEL: UNKNOWN, RADIANT KING, and more. site: ddalglish.com
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A Winnowed Truth…coming soon.
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Jake Hayes @theboltergeist.bsky.social Author of 8 novels, poet, artist, and horror geek living in the Colorado mountains. Obsessed with apocalyptic vibes, humanity's resilience, and the stories we leave behind.
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Gavin Turner @gtwriter.bsky.social Literary speculative fiction writer exploring systems where reality, identity and consequence fail in consistent, human ways
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James Topham @jamestopham.bsky.social Screenwriter: @RidleyScottCG, @GaumontTV #BAFTA / @RocliffeForum Winner.
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Michael K. Falciani @michaelkfalciani.bsky.social Epic fantasy author | Steampunk Dwarves | Fantasy Romance | 3x Imajinn award winner | High Aces Author of the Year 2024 | Avid reader | Educator | Hiker | Lover of irony and Cricket |
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09717GFMQ
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Ryan Skeffington @ryanskeff.bsky.social 
Thomas Howard Riley @thomashowardriley.bsky.social author of rated-R fantasy sagas | cat whisperer | father of 2 tiny superheroes | history nerd | guitarist | swordfighter | evil wizard | lover of chonky books | notorious car radio singalong extraordinaire
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Talking Story @jajminton.bsky.social J.A.J. Minton / Hosts of the "Talking Story" channel on YouTube / Sci Fi - Fantasy - Horror Enthusiasts / Pug Family.
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Anthony Ryan @anthonyryan.bsky.social NYT bestselling SFF author - Series: Raven’s Shadow, Draconis Memoria, Raven’s Blade, The Covenant of Steel, The Seven Swords, The Age of Wrath
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Janelle Phillips, Book Reviewer @janellephillips.bsky.social Fantasy bookaholic, book reviewer at www.silentnomorejp.com, reader of all the things, home health RN, special needs mom. I love Jesus but I also cuss a lot and have over 20 tattoos. #SPFBO is awesome.
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Sea Crow Press @seacrowpress.bsky.social Award Winning Independent Press. www.seacrowpress.com
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Cllr Salman Shaheen @salmanshaheen.bsky.social Author of bestselling novel Freebourne. Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport & Public Realm on Hounslow Council. CEO of Carter Fleet. Journalist. FRSA
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Matthew Ward @thetowerofstars.bsky.social Author (LEGACY TRILOGY, THE SOULFIRE SAGA), Voice Director & Creative Consultant (#DARKTIDE, #VERMINTIDE). Repped by @johnj.bsky.social
Gemma Amor @manylittlewords.bsky.social Bram Stoker, Shirley Jackson & British Fantasy Award nominated author, illustrator from Bristol, UK.
ROOTS OF MY FEARS, Titan 2025
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Scott Oden @orcwriter.bsky.social Author of THE GRIMNIR SAGA, and the award-winning collection of S&S/heroic historicals, OLD GODS AND OTHER TALES. History geek, armchair antiquarian. He/him.
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Maressa Voss @maressakate.bsky.social WHEN SHADOWS GROW TALL, out now w/ Roundfire Books
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Writer | Seasonal fruit enthusiast | Seed saver
Short fiction in Trollbreath Magazine & Moonday Magazine
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Curran @currangillauthor.bsky.social Sci fi/horror author | Dreamer | Rock Climber | Vegan |
Finished first draft of God Machine (86k)
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Christian and Miles Cameron @phokion.bsky.social Author, outdoor enthusiast, modern-day knight. Artifact Space, Red Knight, Cold Iron, Tyrant, Killer of Men, Chivalry etc
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Noelle Salazar @noellesalazar.bsky.social Author of THE LIES WE LEAVE BEHIND - AND USA Today bestselling author of THE FLIGHT GIRLS, and ANGELS OF THE RESISTANCE and THE ROARING DAYS OF ZORA LILY
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