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Delilah Waan | Epic fantasy author
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📚 PETITION (Resonance Crystal Legacy, Book 1) | 2023 #SPFBO semi-finalist and #IndieInkAward winner.
👇 SUPPLICANT, the epic fantasy heist sequel, is out now!
https://www.delilahwaan.com/books/
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Delilah Waan | Epic fantasy author @delilahwaan.bsky.social · Feb 8
Want to stop supporting Amazon but not ready to buy direct? Try @bookshop.org! Every purchase helps an #indiebookstore

📙 PETITION
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📘 SUPPLICANT
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Image of 3d mock up of the hardcover edition of Petition by Delilah Waan, with the following words over a background image of flames. "Atmospheric, gripping, & utterly unputdownable" —Pages of Prose by Hu Image of 3d mock up of the hardcover edition of Supplicant by Delilah Waan, with the following words over a background image of the ocean at night. "This is how you write a sequel!" —Under the Radar SFF Books
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Congratulations to all of the authors who will be part of SFINCS4!!!!

We wish you all the best of luck! Next steps are for us to sort the novellas into teams for judging which we will announce later this week! #booksky #authors #writers #publishers
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Accepted SFINCS4 Submissions!
Here you can find the accepted SFINCS4 author submissions!
www.sfincscompetition.com
September 27, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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Got a book out in October? Hit me up!
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Are you an indie SFFH author with a new book release or launching a crowdfund in October? Let us know and we'll include it in our monthly new release roundup!

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New Releases – Read Indie Fantasy
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September 28, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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The Big Indie Weekend catch up is here!

Featuring:
🔸Diehard indie supporter and general good bloke, Charlie Cavendish
🔸T. R. Napper, author of cyberpunk classic 36 Streets
🔸Delilah Waan, author of epic fantasy Petition
🔸And, me! author of dark literary fantasy The Way of Unity
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September 28, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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Looking for some new sci-fi or fantasy to read? There's a ton available for free on Kobo Plus! Here's just a few examples on @kobobooks.bsky.social: featuring @caradelaney.bsky.social, @delilahwaan.bsky.social, @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com, @akairondragon.ca, @ajcalvin.bsky.social, and myself!
September 18, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Get a sneak preview of what's to come on our Big Indie Weekend. This prerecorded chat with @charliecav.bsky.social, @delilahwaan.bsky.social, @trnapper.bsky.social and @skbalstrup.bsky.social will be available Sunday 27th Sept - but for now here's a sneak peek!
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September 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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As we prepare to open the entry form on September 19, 2026, we've established the timeline for judging rounds! We've also outlined when reviews are required and how many. 👀👀 #booksky💙📚👀
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Competition Timeline | The Speculative Fiction
Competition timeline details for The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”)
www.sfincscompetition.com
September 7, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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I'm only a little way into my ARC of this, but . . . man. You'll want to get on board: www.goodreads.com/book/show/25...
To Dream a Darker Realm (Rai Ascendant, #1)
Stranger Things meets Robin Hobb in this Cold War porta…
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September 6, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Today is publication day for Untwined, my third novel, second and final in the Imbued dark fantasy duology! 💙📚

There isn't much I can say that I haven't said a million times before. I'm incredibly proud of this book, and it means the world to me. Writing it was a terrifying, rewarding, beautiful,
The cover of Untwined by Helyna L. Clove, a digital painting of a purple-pink lotus flower on dark golden water surface spotted with golden lily pads. There is golden magic whirling around the flower.
September 6, 2026 at 8:11 AM
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Untwined celebrates its release day today! 💜 🪷
If you haven't started on Imbued, quickly go and read Book 1! I'll be sharing more about its sequel this week.
helynalc.bsky.social Hel ✨ || Untwined is out now!! 🌀🪷 @helynalc.bsky.social · Sep 6
Today is publication day for Untwined, my third novel, second and final in the Imbued dark fantasy duology! 💙📚

There isn't much I can say that I haven't said a million times before. I'm incredibly proud of this book, and it means the world to me. Writing it was a terrifying, rewarding, beautiful,
The cover of Untwined by Helyna L. Clove, a digital painting of a purple-pink lotus flower on dark golden water surface spotted with golden lily pads. There is golden magic whirling around the flower.
September 6, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Petition is excellent. Highly recommend! The somewhat flawed MC Rahelu is very engaging.
September 7, 2026 at 4:21 AM
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Convincing you read these indie books with only the pitch and first line 👀

💙📚🪐

🧵 1/8
White text on dark background of six blurred book covers Text reads "convincing you to read indie books with only the pitch + first line"
September 7, 2026 at 3:03 AM
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So my “Convincing you to read these SFF indie books” graphics from 31 Aug 2026 (crossposted here as a 🧵) got flagged as AI content on IG.

Culprit was Canva clipart.

I’ve reached out to the authors I tagged w/a personal apology & deleted the posts.

More info ➡️ www.delilahwaan.com/investigatio...
Screenshot of Instagram DM that says “Hey just an FYI that insta flagged your real as AI conten 🙄” with a 😢 reaction Attached to the DM is a screenshot of an Instagram carousel post made by Delilah Waan on 31 August titled “Convincing you to read these sci-fi and fantasy indie books based on the pitch and first line”. In the screenshot, there is the label reading “AI content” underneath the username. Screenshot of article titled ‘Investigating why my Instagram carousel “Convincing you to read these SFF indie books” was flagged as containing AI content’ from Delilah Waan’s website. Article was published on 2 September 2026 and the first paragraph reads: “The purpose of this article is to document the findings from my investigation into Instagram flagging a carousel I posted on 31 August 2026, titled “Convincing you to read these SFF indie books”, as containing AI content.” Full article URL: https://www.delilahwaan.com/investigation-ig-carousel-aug-2026/
September 2, 2026 at 10:09 AM
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I'm going to share some standout book from the sale, ones I've read, that are on my tbr, or that I discovered now.

But the other books are also worth checking out since my taste might not be the same as yours :)

Check them all out on indiebook.sale!
Banner for the Narratess Indie Book Sale surrounded by a collage of participating books. A chonky dragon reads a book at the bottom, a pile of skulls with a candle and ghost sit on the left of the text, and a space ship flies by a planet on the right of the text. Text: Indie Book Sale indiebook.sale Fantasy, Sci FI & Horror 29 - 31 August Banner designed by Arden Powell
August 31, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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August 30, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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The #NaratessIndieSale is still ongoing!

Here is a sampling of what's available. You can snag The Backwards Knight, or even the phenomenal Legacy of the Brightwash, and more. Each book is either on sale, or even marked down to free.

There's also bundles over on itch!

Check it out, #booksky!
Promotion for Naratess Indie Sale running August 29 through August 31, featuring the covers of: Naila Moonsi - The Protector and the Annihilation Matthew Siadak - The Backwards Knight Krystle Matar - Legacy of the Brightwash Michele C. Shaw - The Honorable Con D.C. Hart - Elven AJ Ashton - Quest of the Stone Josiah Blizzard - The Heart of Hornwood Steven Raaymakers - The Aria of Steel Trilogy Ana Carolina Dantas - Mother, Sister, Magical Girl Rosalie Oaks - Lady Avely's Guide to Truth and Magic C. J. Switzer - Morvelving M. K. Nedjelkovic - Carved by Water Nils Odlund - At the Road's End Marie Blanchet - The Blood Prince
August 30, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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The Narratess Indie Book Sale goes into its second day. Over 280 indie ebooks in the fantasy, sci-fi, and horror genres are on sale or free at indie Book.sale

To celebrate, check out these books by members of the Read Indie Fantasy Discord server:
www.readindiefantasy.com/the-narrates...

#BookSky
August 30, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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Reminder that the #Narratess Indie Book Sale has begun! With 200+ authors involved, you can get a wide variety of SFF books via several different platforms. A few are even free, so check it out.

Narratess: indiebook.sale
Fantasy - Thrill: itch.io/b/3867/narra...
Mega Bundle: itch.io/b/3863/narra...
A humongous array of SFF indie books featured in the Narratess sale. Fantasy Thrill Bundle 1 The Protector and the Annihilation by Naila Moonsi Moonshadow's Guardian by Dianna Gunn The Flaws of Gravity by Stephanie Caye Prajwalita by Geetha Krishnan Physical Magic by William C. Tracy The Edge of the World by JD Rivers Over the Dragon's Gate by Juliana Jones Elven by D.C. Hart The Thirteenth Hour by Trudie Skies A Bitter Drink by Azalea Forrest Taking Flight by K Scriven The Threads That Weave by Sienna Eggler The Scroungers by Thomas J Devens The Spider's Friend by M.C. Burnell The Backwards Knight by Matthew Siadak Scars of the Raven by T.C. Smith The Crane Moon Cycle Duology by J.C. Snow Forest of the Morning Trilogy by Emmylou Kotze The Living Sword 2 by Pemry Janes Merchants of Knowledge and Magic by Erika McCorkle Indie Book Sale Fantasy SciFi and Horror 29-31 August 2026 Mega Bundle 107 books for $230 The following covers are included, from top left to bottom right: Taking Flight by K Scriven The Order of the Key by Justine Manzano It's You, Isn't It? by Antony Paschos The Successor by Hannah E. Carey Ajakava by Chaitanya Murali Nectar for the God by Patrick Samphire A Crack in the World by James Mordechai Merman's Delight by Skyler Nightshade Hunt Monsters, Do Magic, and Fall in Love by A.M. Weald The Protector and the Annihilation by Naila Moonsi The Scandalous Letters of V and J by Felicia Davin A Study on Magic and Crystals by May Barros Moonshadow's Guardian by Dianna Gunn Scurry by Seann Barbour Caenogenesis by Tasha He This Too Shall Burn by Cat Rector In My Time of Dying by Sherrie A. Bakelar The Threads That Weave by Sienna Eggler An Uncommon Curse by Devan Barlow Tales of Yamato by Odessa Silver
August 30, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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The Narratess sale is live! Over 280 books are participating this year, and everything is on sale for $2.99 or less, now through August 31.

And The Ballad of Alchemy & Steel is participating! It's $1.99 on all platforms, including itchio.

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#booksky #onsale #fantasy #scifi #horror
Indie Book Sale indiebook.sale Fantasy, Sci Fi & Horror 29 - 31 August Image includes a ring of book covers: From the Grave of the Gods by Alan K. Dell Open Evening by Lee Hall The Ballad of Alchemy and Steel by AJ Calvin In the Name of Honor by Courtney and Clarke Collins The End as it Begins by Aengie Scevity Guardians of Destiny by Louise Briony Hallam Queen's Night by Mirai Amell Death Show Colossus by Bill Adams Majordomo by Tim Carter Harbinger of Justice by Andrew Watson The Protector and the Annihilation by Naila Moonsi The Company by Joseph S. Samaniego Quest of the Stone by AJ Ashton A Stage over Ruthless Stars by JJ Clapton Two blue-skinned people face each other. They are standing in a glowing bluish cave. Text reads: Sal’zar stirred in his sleep and snuggled closer to me. I reached toward our blankets near the foot of our bed and drew them around his shoulders gently, fearful I’d awaken him with the movement. He murmured something unintelligible but continued to dream. I resisted the urge to kiss him awake and instead contented myself with watching his peaceful slumber. Unlike me, he would be called to the alchemists’ laboratories with nightfall and would be expected to begin work immediately. He needed his rest. I could nap later if I desired; my meeting with Blademon was not until midnight. The Ballad of Alchemy and Steel is available wide. QR code link https://ajcalvin.net/books/relics-of-war/the-ballad-of-alchemy-and-steel/
August 30, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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THE TRAITOR BARU CORMORANT x THE JASMINE THRONE.

The queen must assist the rebels in destroying the monarchy, otherwise the land will die and ancient powers will rise.

On sale for $2.99 as part of the #NarratessIndieSale

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Indie Book Sale indiebook.sale Fantasy, Sci-fi, & Horror 29-31 August Background illustration shows ghosts, skulls, gems, planets, a spaceship, and a reading dragon against a starry backdrop Available at most major retailers. Spice and Angst. Political Intrigue. Queen x Lady in Waiting. Stars and Soil. "But there are many ways to make trades, many just as--questionable as aggressive barterers." "Oh?" Caitlin says. "Some may trade in information, some in power, some in hearts, some in sex." "Do you trade in any of those manners?" "You forget, the acolytes of aife educated me. trading in physical goods is probably the only manner in which i cannot barter. knowing the law is to make it." "you shall have to teach me sometime." "you must promise to return the favor." Caitlin sips her win, a wicked grin on her face. "Oh, i would very much like that." Sapphic September.
August 30, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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There are 280+ fantasy, science fiction, and horror books available for less than $3!

Check out indiebook.sale for an excellent range of books. Lots of my favs are in their, but yours could be too, undiscovered ;)
Banner for the Narratess Indie Book Sale. A chonky dragon reads a book at the bottom, a pile of skulls with a candle and ghost sit on the left of the text, and a space ship flies by a planet on the right of the text. Text: Indie Book Sale indiebook.sale Fantasy, Sci FI & Horror 29 - 31 August Banner designed by Arden Powell
August 30, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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I'm in a position now where if I want to get a book I have to avoid buying the Kindle version because there's no way to back up your purchases anymore and Amazon can just yank the book back anytime they feel like it. And that's on just generally not wanting to give them money.
August 30, 2026 at 4:26 AM
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To the person that bought the mega bundle and left a $20 tip, you're the best. May your tea/coffee forever be the right temperature <3

Signed,

107 indie authors
August 30, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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Here are the titles that caught my eye this time. Which books have you picked up at indiebook.sale?
Lady Vago's Malediction: The Banshee's Curse Duology Book One, He Who Ate the Wild, Legacy of the Vermillion Blade: A Time of Falcons and Roses Book One, Blind the Eyes: Enter the City of Nightmares (Threads of Dreams Book 1), Burn Red Skies, The First Sin, Tales of Lunis Aquaria Book 2, Locks & Keys: A Fantasy Anthology
August 30, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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Some of my favorite sapphic books of the #NarratessIndieSale

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The Crane Moon Cycle Duology

J.C. Snow
Aili never wanted to be immortal. But when the woman she loves binds her with blood and fire, she’ll cross life and death to find out why.
The Crane Moon Cycle by J C Snow.
August 30, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Sent out my newsletter with my recommendations of what to get in the Narratess Indie Book sale.

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What are your recommendations? What have you bought so far?
Collage of covers of some of the books in the Narratess Indie book sale. Text reads: Indie book sale. Fantasy, sci fi, and horror. 29-31 August.
August 30, 2026 at 5:12 PM