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Aaahhhhhhh, I can finally confirm my pun-riddled fantasy heist is coming to life! Expect ridiculous heists, excellent tailoring, terrible jokes, and high stakes. 9 months and counting, baby!

Book II of The Turned is out today! The Ruin of Rage and Reckonings is a continuation of the story that started with The Sins of Steel and Shadow. If you like the First Law books, or Scott Lynch’s “Gentleman Bastards” sequence, then this series is for you! stevepannett.com/books/the-ru...

#ttrpg top tip: if you play any edition of D&D (or any game that uses a square grid and minis), A1 flipchart paper with 25mm grid lines is available from all your favourite online stationery suppliers, for around £5-10 per 40-sheet pad

9 times today I've tried to claim back for my delayed train and every single time I reach SUBMIT, it miraculously fails. Almost as if @avantiwestcoast.bsky.social have engineered a bug in the system so that people can't get money back for their ineptitude.

Narrative Damage is Levelling Up! Tired of looking at all the unplayed games on our shelves, we thought we'd start a SECOND weekly show to try & get through some of them. And to kick us off - we have all 3 episodes of our playthrough of @paizo.com's 13 Omens dropping this Thursday through Saturday!

I play a frustrated screenwriter called Panda (don't ask. Seriously, don't. He has no idea why people call him that) who absolutely *does not* believe in the supernatural. 13 Omens is super creepy and I had a great time navigating the possibly/probably-haunted Hollybrook Inn.

I'm reading this and ooooooh my it is good! Pacy, delicious, dark, bloodthirsty, all the best stuff you want from a story.

What day is it? @criticalrole.bsky.social live in London day!!!! Let's goooooo!!

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We have a poorly poodle, so I have had about 8hrs sleep in the last 48. I chose not to have kids for reasons, universe, and lack of sleep is absolutely one of them. Also tweaked my back at 3.30am scrabbling to scoop up diarrhoea in the rain. I'm done. Also very sad for sad poorly poodle 😭☹️

Writers, looking for accountability, someone to offer feedback, teach craft techniques, brainstorm with you, or throw you a shovel when you fall into a plot hole? I have opened up 2 more monthly mentoring spots and 2 quarterly ones. Get in touch and let's chat.

i said that if I ever got to my third novel then I would permit myself a really gay one, and I am pleased to announce that I have packed a truly immersion-shattering number of homosexual warriors and wizards into this book KNIGHT DEVIANT releases in summer 2027 🫏🌼

Want to see what actually goes into selling in person? In this video I break down what I took, how much money, I made, and whether I would do an event again!

I tend to forget I have my own social media as well as Spotlight Indie 😂, that said, here's a post about Spotlight Indie 🤣 tickets are currently available for our writer development day in #Shrewsbury in Feb, with the amazing @annasmithwrites.bsky.social leading our workshops #writing community

#Writers! What does being #indie mean to you? Tell us! Once upon a time, being a #selfpublished writer came with a stigma - but no more! What do you like about it now? #Readers! What do you enjoy when you read stories by #indieauthors? We'd love to hear your views! #writingcommunity #authorsky

Been waiting so impatiently for this to come out and now I have a physical copy! Thankyou so much to @annasmithwrites.bsky.social for giving me a sneak peek when this book was a baby. Can’t wait to read it in its final form. #romantasy #newbook #dragons #amreading #booksky

Another mentee has spread their wings. I've worked with Kate for 18 months and she's hit the point where she knows what she needs to do and has the skills to do it. I can't wait to see what she produces next.

Another mentee has spread their wings. I've worked with Kate for 18 months and she's hit the point where she knows what she needs to do and has the skills to do it. I can't wait to see what she produces next.

What day is it? Why, it's Dungeons and Dragons day!

Watching @criticalrole.bsky.social and painting owlbears. Pretty great birthday evening.

Definitely recommend this one! We’re getting into “Riders” with dragons territory here, which I mightily approve of. 🩵📚 #booksky #newfantasybooks #newbooks

35 minutes to buy a copy of this incredible historical fantasy ANZ you might win a book related goodie!

Happy book day to my good buddy @annasmithwrites.bsky.social and the release of Sport of Wings. Grab you a copy

Here we go! Happy indie pub day to meeeee! The Sport of Wings is out everywhere in eBook and only on the Zon so far in paperback (further retailers to follow). If you want high stakes dragon-racing and high-stakes romance, this is the book for you. books2read.com/thesportofwi... bit.ly/4zEtKH5

I feel good about writing again for the first time in ages. No muse has suddenly appeared. My friends have. Friends I have made at cons, events, online and through mutual struggle. The notion that we write alone is in many ways false. To all my friends: Thank you for rising the tide. Sincerely

The Sport Of Wings is out tomorrow! And here is a new review to tempt you. Paperback is available from amazon with other stores to follow. And the ebook is available from all your favourite sites. #fantasyromance #fantasybooks #dragonbooks #indiedebut

Latest Lore and Loot drops over on my Patreon. Updates on An Honesty of Thieves in Lore, and the VTT of a potion shop on Loot. www.patreon.com/cw/annasteph...

Apparently my wonderful editor @annasmithwrites.bsky.social’s talents extend to making me look like a sensible grown up author in photos! 10/10 would recommend.

Revolutionary Nahuatl for October 12, 2026. Ma moquehquetza Cristobal Colon. Fuck Christopher Columbus.

Latest Lore and Loot drops over on my Patreon. Updates on An Honesty of Thieves in Lore, and the VTT of a potion shop on Loot. www.patreon.com/cw/annasteph...

Roof croc enjoys the rain.

I'm definitely reading into this, but I'm back from a weekend away and my boy is sleeping with his paw on me. It means more to him than me.

Quick round up of my time at the fantastic Fantasycon Glasgow. Amazing time as always, and wonderful as always to see so many old and new friends www.patreon.com/posts/172053...

Okay #fantasycon, I am in the bar until 11am. I have 4x copies left of The Sport of Wings, selling for a fiver. If you want a steamy fantasy romance about the high stakes, adrenaline fueled world of competitive dragon racing, come and find me!

Mission accomplished! 4 authors came to play 'Everybody Dies on a Squid' from @beadleandgrimms.com at @britfantasysoc.bsky.social's Fantasycon and 4 died spectacular (and funny) deaths. Full ep out soon!

TOMORROW! Come see us live at @britfantasysoc.bsky.social's Fantasycon in Glasgow as we kill* four authors in real time! *in-game, honestly. @annasmithwrites.bsky.social @davewragg.com @rtorrubia.com @stewarthotston.com

FUCKING YES.

Free post up on my Patreon with some very exciting news. www.patreon.com/annastephens...

It would appear I ran out of ideas for chapter titles the last time I was working on this manuscript (the sequel to AN HONESTY OF THIEVES, April 2027, @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social for those who are interested). Professional writer? Not in this house.

@marcorinaldi.bsky.social hosting the @narrativedamagerpg.bsky.social Fantasycon Dungeons & Dragons game, with @annasmithwrites.bsky.social, @rtorrubia.com, @stewarthotston.com and @davewragg.com

LOOK! 👀 We have a shiny new website, where you can watch/listen to all episodes, sort by episode type, and meet our brilliant authors turned players! Plus - leave us reviews and get in touch via the contact form! Let us know what you think of our new home! www.narrativedamage.com

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I'm absolutely delighted to announce that @headlinebooks.bsky.social have acquired my new book A TRAITOR'S CALL in a two-book deal! Jamie Tulloch and the Legends team return in May 2027, tackling a threat much closer to home... cc @dhhlitagency.bsky.social @harryillingworth.bsky.social

EVERY UK MP needs to read this You are all part of a government that is creating a situation so hostile and unsafe that people are leaving the country This is not an isolated case. You have the power to do something about this.

I wish there had been something like this when I started out writing! Working with a mentor like @annasmithwrites.bsky.social, mixing with other #writers in a sociable atmosphere + that online course offer! 🥳 I mean!! Tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-writer... #writingcommunity #indieauthor

We are delighted to reveal our exclusive edition of Blackveil by Kristen Britain! 😍 A Green Rider must join a mission to Blackveil forest, where the spirit of Mornhavon the Black lurks beyond a failing magical wall, to save a dying race. 🐎

Stellar books get stellar sequels

Join our band of scoundrels in Doskvol as they start their adventure... Will they rise up from the murk or sink into the Void Sea? Part 1 of our Blades in the Dark actual play, CITY OF WHISPERS, is out now! Watch: youtu.be/VHccRDLlN08 Listen: linktr.ee/narrativedam...