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Book Reviewer, blogger & operator of the Stabby-nominated website Out of This World SFF. Husband to an amazing wife. Dad of two girls who I love to the moon & back. Living in New Jersey. https://outofthisworldrev.blogspot.com/

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Remember when everyone was posting their Wordle results on social media every day? What a strange time that was.

10.03.2026 13:07 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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REVIEW: Daggermouth by H. M. Wolfe Daggermouth transports us to New Found Haven, a city carved into rings of privilege and poverty, watched over by masked elites who treat love like treason and obedience like oxygen.

Powerful in how unapologetically feral, messy, and perfectly imperfect it is.

10.03.2026 11:27 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

All Screw and No Driver...

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09.03.2026 02:12 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

My daughter's first day of rowing practice this morning:

45 degrees, foggy, bit of a misty rain, had to change her socks three times...yet she walked to the car with a huge smile on her face and said how great it was being back on the water.

I guess she loves it.

07.03.2026 18:05 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of the book β€œButcher's Folly” (The Wrecking Squad Book 2) by Nick Snape

Cover of the book β€œButcher's Folly” (The Wrecking Squad Book 2) by Nick Snape

Finished - Butcher's Folly
by @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social. I loved book 1 in this series and I was very excited to get back. And it did not disappoint. And I’m so ready, to read book 3. But I have to pace myself. Fun action and full of thrills. Be ready for a solid ride. Get your magboots on.

06.03.2026 15:11 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

So looking forward to reading this!

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in case you missed it yesterday, we have released the cover for book 3 of the ANA AND DIN MYSTERIES, which is A TRADE OF BLOOD

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REVIEW: Green & Deadly Things by Jenn Lyons If you like the sound of fast-paced and darkly fun standalone fantasy adventure with strong ideas, twisted greenery, and a romantic core, I would definitely give Green & Deadly Things a shot.

Necromancers, a holy knight school, sentient killer trees, and the promise that history got it all wrong.

06.03.2026 11:59 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A trope panel for The Dead Man's Empire by Will Wiles. The text reads: epic fantasy sequel, expansive world building, award-winning author, political intrigue, powerful female protagonists. 24th March 2026

A trope panel for The Dead Man's Empire by Will Wiles. The text reads: epic fantasy sequel, expansive world building, award-winning author, political intrigue, powerful female protagonists. 24th March 2026

New from @willwiles.bsky.social, author of The Last Blade Priest.

Two in the eye of the storm.

Two in touch with the end.

Syzenne. A princess on a doomed mission to a decadent court

Duna. A teenage girl who can break mountains, on the the run with a fanatical priest, from one war to another.

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I hope everyone is reading something amazing this weekend. I've been fortunate to receive a couple of fantasy ARCs in the past week, so I'm excited to tackle those.

Happy Friday!!!

06.03.2026 13:16 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I just find it strange that the people who claim to "hate AI" have no problem remaining on X, a platform run by one of the biggest supporters of AI on the planet. I guess it really is all about the likes and retweets and not about the courage of your convictions.

06.03.2026 01:46 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Your job is to pick the worst possible actor to play James Bond. Go!

06.03.2026 00:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Have the day off from work today. Maybe write a review?

05.03.2026 13:16 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Generative AI is where creativity goes to die

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Audiobook Release Party for The Wars of Light and Shadow
Audiobook Release Party for The Wars of Light and Shadow YouTube video by Nerd Level Rising

A live celebration is scheduled for tomorrow:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD0s...

05.03.2026 01:19 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Everyone knows the blue ones taste different.

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My entire life has been a lie.

05.03.2026 02:17 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Still a banger.

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How I arrived on Bluesky:

04.03.2026 00:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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I know what I'll be reading tonight - DUST OF THE DEAD, by Michael R. Fletcher.

Not out until August, but Mike was nice enough to send me an advance copy. Just love this cover and can't wait to settle down and get into the story. If it's anything like his other stuff, I'll be in for a treat!

03.03.2026 19:57 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I would say you rock, but you already know that. Can't wait to read it. Thanks!

03.03.2026 16:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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DUST OF THE DEAD Advance Review Copies are ready!

If you are a reviewer/blogger/booktuber/bookstagramer and would like and ARC, please let me know.
Sorry, having a Goodreads account doesn't cut it.

Genre: Heroic dark fantasy.
Release Date: Aug 3rd.

www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHT3P575

03.03.2026 14:48 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Would LOVE a copy sir. Please.

03.03.2026 15:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Congrats Anthony! We love having you over here. I aspire to get to 2K someday. Oh to dream....

03.03.2026 00:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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DUST OF THE DEAD, is available for pre-order!

This book is a dream come true for me. I got to tell a story that's been haunting me for years, and got to wrap it in hand-painted cover art.

Acrylic painting by artist Tomasz Ryger

Release (ebook, paperback, audio): August 3rd.

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Review: The Book of Fallen Leaves by A.S. Tamaki

THE BOOK OF FALLEN LEAVES makes a valiant attempt to be the next great dark political fantasy, but is just too slow and muddled to succeed.

Thanks to Orbit Books for the ARC!

#bookreview #booksky

Review:

02.03.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’Ž COVER REVEAL πŸ’Ž
I’m thrilled to help reveal the cover for CROWNFALL, the debut nobledark fantasy novel by my friend @michaelvadney.bsky.social!!!

Cover art by Katerina Belikova, and cover design by me.

Releasing April 28, 2026! Pre-order HERE: michaelvadney.com/store

02.03.2026 12:56 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0