Tim McKay @timmckay52.bsky.social Fantasy Author | Editor ๐ด An ex-pastor, here to find purpose in play.
โ๏ธ Skyfold
๐ก๏ธ TFoSaD
๐ฅ The Fall of Selvandrea
๐ฏ๏ธ The Light of Mezzara (WIP)
https://linktr.ee/timmckay
Silas A. Bischoff @silasabischoff.bsky.social SFF writer, mostly grimdark with sprinkles of whimsical, lover of pretend grave robbing with dice, coding & sciencing
https://www.morbidtastepublishing.com
Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social Author of critically acclaimed grimdark epic fantasy, EMPIRES OF DUST, A WOMAN OF THE SWORD, A SWORD OF BRONZE AND ASHES. A SWORD OF GOLD AND RUIN out now.
Dyslxic, dyspraxic, ASD, PhD.
Anna ZenKen Stephens @annasmithwrites.bsky.social THE SPORT OF WINGS, Oct 26.
AN HONESTY OF THIEVES, Mar 27. Godblind, Songs of the Drowned.
Dungeon Master
Magic & Mayhem Author Academy www.anna-stephens.com
Rep @harryillingworth.bsky.social
Zen, Shotokan, antifa, no AI in art, #WorkingClass
She/They
Philip Overby @philipoverby.bsky.social Grimdark Fiction Readers and Writers Admin, Author of Splatter Elf series, Game Designer, Rat Person
Tracy Erickson @pdxtrent.bsky.social Books, movies, comics, and a dash of politics. Fleeing the horror show of Xitter and Fascistbook. 
Tammy S. Davies @tsdavies.bsky.social Wife, Mother, Fantasy author, Postgrad student MSc Computing and IT Management @ Cardiff University - pupper-mom to Falkor the Jerk Russell Terrorist - A Canadian ๐จ๐ฆ in Wales ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
Cameron Johnston @cameronjohnston.bsky.social Scottish fantasy author. Archaeology & history fiend. The Maleficent Seven and The Last Shield out now from Angry Robot Books, represented by Ed Wilson at Johnson & Alcock. www.cameronjohnston.net
Shawn Speakman @shawnspeakman.com Writer. Editor. SF&F bookstore owner. Currently writing: Wyrmbane
Chris Tullbane @christullbane.bsky.social Author of The Murder of Crows, The Many Travails of John Smith, The (Second) LIfe of Brian, and The Storm Who RIdes.
He/Him. Shy writer, proud husband.
Believes in whisky & the power of Paul Rudd.
It is always Tuesday.
https://christullbane.carrd.co
Riccardo Ball @rikdog.bsky.social Sportscaster, Podcaster (https://open.spotify.com/show/6YtggeU7XAhohSxBBiXgk3?si=MBzgF4ocRbCp5_p018WSig) Vocalist in Just One Fix, proud Dad & season ticket holder at Auckland FC
Elliot J Harper @elliotjharper.bsky.social Speculative Fiction Writer, based in York, England.
Author of the novel, New Gillion Street, published by Fly on the Wall Press, and self-published short story collection, The Strange Tales of Gillion.
Sober since 2018 ๐ค๐ป
https://linktr.ee/elliotjharper
RJ Barker @rjbarker.bsky.social Award winning and, somehow, bestselling fantasy author. Gad about, small tree grower and procrastinationist to the stars. Truly, RJ Barker in all departments.
"their worlds are completely and entirely original." BFS
Agent: @teddyfromtheblock.bsky.social
Margaret St. John @mstjohn.bsky.social Meteorologist thatโs currently working in software engineering, and loves stitching and cloud/nature photography. All photos are mine.
Simon Mole - Library Gnome @discobeaver.bsky.social I'm 37, a library assistant in the UK. Married, with 2 teenagers, 1 cocker spaniel. Trans joy, some complaining. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ.
Graham Austin-King - author of the Riven Wyrde Saga @grahamaustinking.bsky.social Writer of dark fantasy. Swiller of coffee. Slinger of arrows. Servant of cats.
http://GrahamAustin-King.com
Jordan Loyal Short - Dragon Reich Series @jordanloyalshort.bsky.social Fantasy novelist, dog petter, big time nerd.
Dragon Reich: a band of lovable misfits races to stop a sinister secret society of dragon supremacists from plunging the world into war. Dragon nazis, magical tumors, & laugh out loud thrills!
Lee C Conley @leeconley.bsky.social Horror Fantasy Author
Musician and Longsword instructor!
Author of The Dead Sagas series.
Writing spooky words, gaming, or fighting with swords!
The Tiny Bookcase Podcast @tinybookcase.bsky.social TTB Official Account. Ben (@benholroyddell.bsky.social) & Nico (@nicorogers.bsky.social) are joined by guests on their quest to write stories for a Bibliomancer! Episodes Regularly! A BFS Award-Winning Podcast!
Stephen Kozeniewski @kozeniewski.bsky.social The bad man, the sad man behind blue eyes.
Alex S. Bradshaw ๐ฆ @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social Author of the Windborn Sagas WINDBORN and TROLLGRAVE - standalone Norse Fantasy, both SPFBO semi-finalists.
Co-Host of Spotlight Indie
At any moment will be thinking about fantasy and/or dinosaurs ๐ฆ
Steve McHugh @stevemchugh.bsky.social Award-nominated, bestselling author of over 30 books.
The Hellequin Chronicles
Riftborn
The Assembly
The Wardens
Jendia Gammon @jendiagammon.bsky.social โJen-DEE-aโ
Creative Instructor | Producer | STEM Communications | Artist | Author
GODFESTATION (Out Now) | THE DAWN OF DUSK AND TWILIGHT (Preorder)
CEO and Editor-in-Chief of @starsandsabers.bsky.social.
Also J. Dianne Dotson.
https://jendiagammon.com
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Nikki Noir @nikkinoir.bsky.social Horror and dark romance writer, artist/creator, dog lover, typically caffeine fueled and chaos driven ๐ค
Peter McLean @petemc666.bsky.social Author. Proud grandfather. Pissed off looking wizard. War For The Rose Throne series. Paved With Good Intentions out now from Arcadia Books. Rep by Jennie Goloboy and UTA. Talonwraith.com
Jeremy Hepler @jeremyhepler.bsky.social Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of The Boulevard Monster, Cricket Hunters, and Sunray Alice. Book fiend. Proud dad. Grateful husband.
E.C. Saulness @saulness.bsky.social Author, veteran, father, and compulsive contrarian.
DE McCluskey @demccluskeyauthor.bsky.social Author who writes nice stuffโฆ middle of the road stuffโฆ interesting stuffโฆ scary stuffโฆ nasty stuffโฆ and vile stuff
Basically, I write stuff 
Cindy OโQuinn @cindyoquinn.bsky.social All things horror๐HWA Bram Stoker Award winning author. Elgin, Rhysling, & Dwarf Star nominated poet. Living haunted.๐ฅ
K Matar @krystlematar.bsky.social they/them ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ๐จ๐ฆ โ author of SPFBO Finalist Legacy of the Brightwash โ art is always political
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WiP: LEGACY OF ASH & STONE (Tainted Dominion 3)
https://linktr.ee/krystlematar
Jeremy Szal @jeremyszal.bsky.social Space opera/fantasy author. Aliens, monsters, asteroid cities, half-human warriors.
Books: STORMBLOOD, BLINDSPACE, WOLFSKIN, BROKEN STARS, etc.
Published by Gollancz/Hachette. Aussie. Trilingual (๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฉ๐ช ๐ฏ๐ต)
Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gy9K4r
Gareth Hanrahan @mytholder.bsky.social He/Him. Novel THE DUNGEON BOOK out August '26. Currently writing: Black Iron 4, The Dreadful Heir, Terraforming Mars rpg, Metadungeon!, Tunnels & Trolls, too much tbh
Mike Shackle @mikeshackle.bsky.social Author/Artist. WE ARE THE DEAD, A FOOL'S HOPE and UNTIL THE LAST (Gollancz) Also writes crime and espionage thrillers as Michael Dylan
Alicia Wanstall-Burke ~ Author @aliciawanstallb.bsky.social Writer of books โข Archer of arrows โข Roman historian in training โข Doing everything wrong, all of the time ๐คฃ
๐ https://linktr.ee/AliciaWanstallBurke
Julia Kitvaria Sarene ๐๐โ๏ธโ ๏ธ @kitvaria.bsky.social SFF book reviewer, SPFBO judge, fantasy addict, audioholic, ex bookseller.
Open to ARC requests (no romance!), especially Indies.
Servant to the cutest rescue pup.
Autistic & demi.
Considers "woke" a compliment.
https://linktr.ee/kitvaria
Nikki McCormack @authornikki.bsky.social Narrative temptress (author) of epic fantasy, steampunk, and sci-fi. Jumping spider whisperer. Devoted cat mom. ๐ True blue.
๐ซ No Gen AI
Check out www.elysiumpalace.com to learn more and read the first chapters for free.
#Author #EpicFantasy #BookSky
Mcbookaldson ๐๐ฎ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ @mcbookaldson.bsky.social Short Scot, designer, video game addict, slave to fantasy fiction and chief toy picker-upper. Quite likes jigsaws. She/her.
Mike Voss @mfvoss.bsky.social Reading, writing, editing & proofing fantasy and science fiction. Cats. Springsteen.
Mitchell Hogan @mitchhogan.bsky.social I like big books an' I can not lie. Worlds greatest dad (semi-finalist). Aurealis Award winning fantasy author.
www.mitchellhogan.com
Assaph Mehr ๐โ๏ธ๐ต๏ธ๐ป๐บ๐๏ธ๐ค @assaph.bsky.social Author of Murder In Absentia, an historical-fantasy murder-mystery in a quasi-Roman Ancient World (see http://egretia.com); Mad genius behind http://TheProtagonistSpeaks.com
The Reading Ruru/Kerry @devildauta.bsky.social Avid Book reader in Aotearoa. Judge for Fantasy Faction in #SPFBO & Space Girls in #SPSFC. Outspoken socialist. Peer/ally to sex worker, addiction and LGBTQI community. Racists, homo/transphobes & bigots can just FUCK OFF!
Belle McDonald @bellewritesbooks.bsky.social Reader, writer, vidya gamer ๐ฆ๐บ
Currently reading: Mort
TikTok @bellereadsbooks
Nikky Lee - Author @nikkythewriter.com SFFH Author | Aurealis Award Winner, Ditmar Best New Talent, Sir Julius Vogel Award Winner | she/her
๐ THE RARKYN TRILOGY
๐ ONCE WE FLEW
๐ A NIGHT SO DARK AND FULL OF STARS
๐Aotearoa New Zealand
www.nikkythewriter.com
Rye Zuul @ryezuul.bsky.social Artist, writer, editor, reviewer, pet appreciator from Manchester.
Commissions, editing services available at zuul.art@outlook.com.
https://patreon.com/RyeZuul
https://ko-fi.com/ryezuul
SFF, horror, occultism, religion, philosophy.
๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ Any pronouns. ๐ค
Pete Reviews Books Good @petereviews.bsky.social Reviewer, Jets fanatic and wife/daughter lover. I give brief, funny input on here, goodreads, Reddit
S.D. Howarth @angrycumbrian.bsky.social British Author of The Tryphon Odyssey nautical fantasy novel. Also published in The Blackest Spells anthology.
East Yorkshire based Cumberland exile. Considering trading kids for more Cats or a job.
Jon Hillman @grimwork.bsky.social Indie Writer and Scotlander. And enjoy a bit of photography.
Self-published: Grim Work, The Crystal Keep, The Vile Realm, The Dead and the Rotten, Cold Call.
The Unspeakable Awaits in progress!
Matt Westphal @mattwestphal.bsky.social Unionist, teacher, former lawyer, choral singer, avid reader and boardgamer (he/him)-Vancouver BC
Michael Michel - Award Swindling Author @michaelbookcult.bsky.social "The Price of Power" relaunch TBD | Warhammer Champion | Lover of all things geeky and epic! Watching Arcane Season 2 | Shoot me a DM to join my Book Cult...no funny business.
J. Rokusson @rokusson.bsky.social Archaeologist. Author of Epic Fantasy.
www.rokusson.com
M. Doyle @mdoylebhp.bsky.social Award winning fantasy author of the middle grade series, James's Ragtag Adventures in Questworld.
www.mdoylebooks.com
Jon Cronshaw - The King of Nobledark @joncronshawauthor.bsky.social Author of epic fantasy with heart, grit, and moral weight.
Where hope bleeds, but never dies.
Visit: https://joncronshaw.com
Paul G. Zareith @paulgzareith.ink Dark sci-fi/fantasy writer/reader/reviewer. Interested in grimdark themes, Lovecraftian monsters, dystopic escapades and morally gray characters.
Currently working on Revenge of the Wraith Paladin & Nightwyrms' Resurgence series.
https://paulgzareith.ink
@thoreon.bsky.social @thoreon.bsky.social 
Itโs Me Katie @csiscarlett.bsky.social EMT in rural ND. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ Blue in a red state. Reader, writer, nerd.
Thiago Abdalla @tabdalla.bsky.social Epic Fantasy author of The Ashes of Avarin
Author E.M. Lacey @authoremlacey.bsky.social I brew fiction with a dash of caffeine. I write/read: dark fantasy, dystopian, horror and speculative tales filled with diverse characters. Posting about books and other authors.
Matthew Zorich Author โ๏ธ๐ก๏ธโ๏ธ๐งท @matthewzorich.bsky.social Author Bastards of Liberty & Maiden of Storms. Hoarder of books, & avid gamer. Writing Union of Steel - No AI /SPFBO9, (he,him)
https://www.raccooncountypress.com/
Shaun Paul Stevens โฅ๏ธ ๐งโโ๏ธ Fantasy Author ๐บ๐ฆ @shaunpaulstevens.bsky.social Fantasy Author. Repped by Laurie. Scifi Creator. SPFBO 6 finalist. Feyrlands series. Books. Reader. Bookstagram. Booktok. Host of Wheel of Time - After Time podcast. Wot. DnD. Coffee. Cake. Cats. Geek.
https://mybook.to/LesserGood
https://linktr.ee/shaun
Shelly Campbell @shellycampbell.bsky.social Fantasy, horror and sci-fi author who dabbles in art
@nrgravel.bsky.social @nrgravel.bsky.social Indie author of Whispers (novelette)
A Winnowed Truthโฆcoming soon.
B.A. History, OIF Veteran, LGS owner specializing in Indie card games (Sorcery TCG / Flesh and Blood)
Emily Steigerwald @inretrospectre.bsky.social Artist & gamer
@kevinwrightauthor.bsky.social @kevinwrightauthor.bsky.social 
Moonlight Ink | Comms Open @ajwaseskuk.bsky.social SoulBound is a young adult fantasy/horror book with manga/anime inspirations.
We're an author (Aaron, 34, he/him) & artist (Sascha, 34, any) duo.
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ajwaseskuk
Carrd: https://waseskuk.carrd.co/ & https://saschacat.carrd.co/
Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com ๐ Based in Vermont.
๐จ UX/UI designer.
๐ SFF author & map illustrator (๐ซ no AI).
๐ Occasional book reviews.
๐ He/Him.
A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social SF/F Author of The Relics of War, The Caein Legacy, and Wraith & the Revolution
Reviewer at FanFiAddict.com
Newsletter signup: http://ajcalvin.net/newsletter/
Website: https://ajcalvin.net/books/
My Shop: https://ajcalvin.net/shop/
Ed Crocker @edcrockerbooks.bsky.social ๐งโโ๏ธ๐บ๐งโโ๏ธ Spec fic author. LIGHTFALL (#1 of THE EVERLANDS) out now. MOONFALL June 2026 ๐ Freelance editor. ๐ SFF & horror reviewer for Grimdark Magazine & FanFiAddict. He/him
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edcrocker
๐Eleni Argyrรฒ trying her best @eleni-argyro.bsky.social Stuck in an ongoing existential crisis.
Reviewing books for fun and the occasional ramble by contributing on https://beforewegoblog.com/ & https://fanfiaddict.com/links/
Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social Fantasy author. SPFBO9 Semi-Finalist. Amateur artist. Dragon collector. Gamer. Daydreamer. Wanderer. She/her.
www.emmaladams.com
Pippin Took, the Shire hobbit @pippintook.bsky.social 
The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social Avid reader & reviewer
Visit me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@TheNerdyNarrative?sub_confirmation=1
I am currently CLOSED for review requests.
Trin @portablemagic.bsky.social Booktuber, SFF lover, mom, wife, fanfic writer.
I read books you've probably never heard of because I like seeking out the hidden gems.
Andy Peloquin, Epic Fantasy Author @andypeloquinauthor.bsky.social #EpicFantasy #Author | Darkblade/Queen of Thieves/The Silent Champions | Exploring real humanity through characters and stories, fantasy coming alive!
Sueโs Musings @suebavey.bsky.social Author of Lucky Jack (1894-2000) and Kookaburras, Cuppas & Kangaroos (now available in audiobook)
Free prequel can be downloaded from www.SueBavey.com
BBNYA panelist.
SFINCS judge
Proofreader/copy editor
Emerald Scribe Book Editing @theshaggyshepherd.bsky.social Freelance copyeditor and proofreader.
Fantasy, Scifi, LitRPG, horror.
๐ซ No AI
https://emeraldscribebooks.com
https://linktr.ee/TheShaggyShepherd
Jamedi @jamreads.com Book Blogger | Devourer of Books | Open to ARC/Review Copies | SFINCS judge | Living in Spain ๐ช๐ธ | He/Him | 29 | ENG / ESP | Contact: jvaquerav@gmail.com
linktr.ee/jamedi
Batata Estudio๐ฅ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ @batataestudio.bsky.social Art done by sentient potatoes.
Updates only.
Portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/batataestudio
Business inquiries: lupicinioquadros [at] gmail [dot] com
Royal Plum Books @royalplumbooks.bsky.social Author Services
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Christina Hyun @christinahyun.bsky.social ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป Novelist & Short Story Writer | ๐ก Realtor | ๐ Mom | WFWA | Former Blogger at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Agent: Mark Gottlieb of Trident Media Group | IG: christina.hyun
My Indy short stories: http://amazon.com/author/christinahyun
Dripping Bucket Podcast @drippingbucket.bsky.social Hosted by Grimdark Whiner Michael R Fletcher and Krystle Matar, talking about books and shit with writers, bloggers, artists, editors, and more! Find us on YouTube and Spotify. More platforms coming soon!
Rayne Hall, Author & Publisher @raynehall.bsky.social "In a world of AI, bots and fakes, Rayne Hall will always be real."
#NoAi #Writer of non-fiction and #Gothic #fiction. #Publisher of Gothic fiction anthologies. Teacher, coach. Avid #permaculture gardener. Lives in #Bulgaria with #rescuecats.
Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social Mom. Wife. Author. Defender of democracy. marytrump.org
Sara Elisabeth @saraelisabeth.bsky.social Author. Editor. Reader. Gamer. She/Her.
Someday Away - dark MFM romance
Pre-order Someone Like Me ๐
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www.saraelisabethauthor.com
Renard Press @renardpress.com ๐ An award-winning climate-positive indie publisher of classic & contemporary fiction, non-fiction, poetry & theatre. Also home to Hay Press.
renardpress.com
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Layla Simon @laylasimon.bsky.social Author and general recluse
Author James Fuller @authorjfuller.bsky.social Best Selling multi-genre author.
Cemetery Caretaker, and fitness guy on the side.
One day, I'll write the story you'll all remember me for.
Find my books here and everywhere else books are sold:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/James-Fuller/author/B006TNSNSS
Nicolette Fuller @nicolettefuller.bsky.social Mother, Wife, Artist, Published #Author. Living a crazy life. Writing #romance # sci-fi #dystopian book series, & comedic non-self-help books. #Writingcommunity.
Melissa Nadia Viviana @thebeatphilosopher.com Author. Activist. Existentialist. Humanist. Beat Philosopher. Philosophy Of Mind. Dog Mom.
Writing About Philosophy Here: https://melissanadiaviviana.com/
Suzy England โข Author @suzyenglandwrites.bsky.social Womenโs Fic & Romance Author.
Tall Poppy Writer. WFWA. Big Virgo energy.
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๐โญ๐ThatWitch๐โญ๐ @qitty1.bsky.social Connie Reed: SciFi Author. Former army. Happy wife to @bradreed1.bsky.social & mom of 2. Owned by cats. Pagan. Obsessed with crafts, reading, writing, games & watching the GOP go down in flames. No DMs ๐๐๐โโฌ๐๐
My books: https://qitty.my.canva.site
The Broken Binding @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social UK-based Independent Bookstore specialising in Science Fiction ๐ธ and Fantasy โ๏ธ
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Indie Author Book Expo 515 @iabe515.bsky.social Weโre a literary nonprofit empowering readers and authors to build better books together!
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DanielleMors @daniellemors.bsky.social Audiobook Narrator. Writer. Singing songs and smirking. She/her. hEDS, POTS, ME/CFS
Keleigh Hadley @khadley.bsky.social I'm from the ๐ณ๐nd * Cozy Mystery Crafter ๐ต๐พโโ๏ธ * Awkward Author๐*
Word Wrangler โ๐พ * Taco Taster๐ฎ*
I'm quite sure the editing process is my villain origin story.
Deborah Foster, PhD, author, AuDHD, EDS @deborah-foster.bsky.social Author of Whatโs So Bad About Being Poor? Our Lives in the Shadows of the Poverty Experts; former TRIO student/staff; PhD in Social Work and Psychology from UMich. Chronic pain. Cat lady with kids, just not my own; Vaxxed.
https://linktr.ee/DeborahMFoster
CR Westbrook @cazzawrites.bsky.social โBloody authorโ. Get your copy of dark comedy psycho-thriller romcom Troublemaker at: https://shorturl.at/2eCrv.