skaeth

floofpaldi, 5 months ago to random

I'm putting together a Christmas list for my family. It's that time of year again. So... Send me some reading recommendations! Give me links to YOUR books, guys. I'm going to bookmark this and save it for later, so I can purchase stuff throughout the year as well. I want to support everyone.

I hope everyone will check out the comments, too. Let's all support and love one another and help each other when and where we can.

#PennedPossibilities #WordWeavers #WritersCoffeeClub #WritingCommunity

skaeth, 4 months ago to books

What are your thoughts on DNF (Did Not Finish)-ing books? Do you feel guilty about it? Do you worry you missed out on something? Or are you confident in dropping a book and reaching for the next one?

At what point are you most likely to DNF, if ever? What sorts of things cause you to DNF?

My friend, book blogger Kriti, was musing on these questions a while back, and it sparked this new post: https://armedwithabook.com/dealing-with-dnf-the-practice-of-did-not-finish/

@bookstodon
#Bookstodon #Books #ReadingCommunity #BookBloggers #AmReading

skaeth, 5 months ago to fantasy

One of my favorite things about Mastodon is the delightful nerdiness.
You amazing @bookstodon folks introduced me to #LibraryThing -- I don't remember who you were but thank you, wonderful stranger!
Anyway, I took a chance and threw my newest novel Beneath the Gods' Tree into the Early Reviewer pool, so it's available for those who want to request a free advance copy. It's under #fantasy and #romance

Check out the whole pool here: https://www.librarything.com/ner
#EarlyReviewers #ReviewCopy #bookstodon

skaeth, 9 months ago to indieauthors

Tons of books have been added to IndieStoryGeek.com recently-- there are over 5,000 indie books listed now, which makes it easily the largest collection of indie-only books I've ever heard about.

But if your favorite small press, self-published, or web serial story isn't there, it's easy to add them! And if you're looking for an indie book to fit your mood, we have a novel review system designed to help with exactly that.

#IndieBooks #IndieAuthors #SmallPress #SelfPublishing

skaeth, 4 months ago to indieauthors

Hey bookish folks, I'd love your help! How do you find new-to-you books to read?

I'm trying to figure out where to advertise my books now that I have a fourth book out ( https://buy.bookfunnel.com/vxvlyi6b0v ). I'm rather unknown so can't spend big $$ but it's hard to know where is best to find readers. And yet, it's hard to have a budget without readers, too!

@bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy
#IndieAuthors #Bookstodon #BookToot #FantasyBooks #SFFBookClub #SFFBooks #books #ReadingCommunity #AmReading

skaeth, 6 months ago to random

I recently made some A+ content for my books on Amazon and it got approved! I had been dragging my feet thinking it would be much more difficult than it was. In fact, I spent a bunch of time making a comparison chart on Canva only to find out that they have a comparison chart maker already in the A+ content module. So now all my books on Amazon (plus my website https://www.skaeth.com/books/ ) have a reading map/timeline and a comparison chart to help readers find the best book to start with for them.

A reading road map and timeline showing several books. Windward and Beneath the Gods' Tree stand alone. Palon, Windward, Prelude Cycle, Beneath the Gods' Tree, and Between Starfalls are all good starting points. Palon's novella begins first in timeline, then Prelude Cycle, then Beneath the Gods' Tree, then Windward, then the Children of the Nexus series (5 books to read in order)

skaeth, 6 months ago to random

Hey you!
Yeah, you. Do you like reading books?
Do you like reading indie books?
Do you have time to read 5 books in 6 months in the first half of next year?

We're looking for more reader judges for the #IndieInkAwards so if you want to read #IndieBooks and score using our internal scoring system and rate them based on tropes and inclusivity, apply now! No blog required!

More information: https://indieinkawards.com/be-a-judge/

#ReadingCommunity #ReadersOfMastodon #BookToot #Bookstodon #BoostingIsSharing

skaeth, 5 months ago to random

You Mastodon folks kept telling me my books were priced too low. I listened! A couple days ago, I raised the prices!
(Woo, this is how we do advertising, right?)

Don't worry though-- I'd already committed to the Smashwords sale and the r/Fantasy Holiday sale that I do each year, so you can still get my books for cheap here at the end of the year.

You can see all my books at https://www.skaeth.com -- plus, more paperbacks are coming if you want a signed copy (for yourself or to gift).

skaeth, 5 months ago to random

Sorry guys, we ran into tech issues. Apparently voting for the #IndieInkAwards was down for two hours tonight because with all the new people coming in and voting (and each needing an Indie Story Geek account), we sent over 700 emails today and Google got mad and de-activated the Indie Story Geek email account.
It's restored, for now, but Husband's looking into a solution because it's only likely to happen again. The perils of the voting program being suddenly popular!

skaeth, 5 months ago to bookstodon

Happy Christmas and other holidays, reading friends! If you're looking for a new book to pick up, I have news for you!
Windward, Between Starfalls, & Let Loose the Fallen ebooks are 99cents in (almost) every store AND many territories. Because of stacking promotions, they are actually FREE in #Smashwords .
Now’s the perfect time to pick them up either for yourself or for a friend!

Not sure where to start? https://www.skaeth.com/where-to-begin/

@bookstodon @fantasy @sffbookclub @specfic #BookSale #Bookstodon

skaeth, 5 months ago to litrpg

My CP's #LitRPG #ProgressionFantasy on #RoyalRoad is now getting homophobic review bombs--which was expected but still sucks. If you're interested in a fantastic #isekai story about an actor who dies and is reborn as a glass bottle of ink expected to do housework, who has to escape with an elf trapped in a clockwork toy before a void monster catches them, this story is for you!
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/79100/glass-kanin-reborn-as-a-bottle-of-ink-isekai-litrpg

@fantasy @sffbookclub @bookstodon #LGBTQ #bookstodon @lgbtqbookstodon #LGBTQBooks #queerbooks

skaeth, 4 months ago to bookstodon

It's Release Day for Beneath the Gods' Tree!! Looking for action, adventure, tons of banter, lovable characters, and romance? Check it out!

https://buy.bookfunnel.com/vxvlyi6b0v

Zelda says it needs more dogs, but the horse is cool, she guesses. It was at least distinguished enough to hang out with for a bit.

#BooksToRead #IndieBooks #Bookstodon #SelfPromo #BookToot #FantasyBooks #SFFBookClub #SFFBooks #LowFantasy #FantasyRomance #Romantasy #ReleaseDay

@bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @romancelandia

skaeth, 4 months ago to indieauthors

#IndieInkAwards news!

We've moved to the reading phase early! The judges were chomping at the bit and rattling the bars eager to get to the books, so we let them in a little early and they're already busy at their reading and sharing their excitement.
Congratulations to all 99 finalists! Check them all out at https://indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2023

#BooksToRead #IndieBooks #IndieAuthors #Bookstodon
#SFFBooks #Horror #ContemporaryFiction #CrimeFiction #HistoricalFiction #MysteryBooks #romancelandia #ChickLit

skaeth, 1 year ago to conservative

I write fantasy novels with a touch of science fiction full of deep, immersive worlds, powerful characters, and magic that’s as organic as running or speaking. I draw a lot on #ecology with my secondary world setting, and I re-imagine traditional fantasy, building each culture from the ground up including #linguistics .

My stories often feature fierce sibling relationships, found family, strong friendships and light in the darkness.
What won’t you find? Very many swords, kingdoms, or knights.

skaeth, 6 months ago to indieauthors

Last call for nominations! The nomination window for the #IndieInkAwards at https://indiestorygeek.com ENDS in just a couple hours!

Got a favorite #IndieAuthor or book, especially from marginalized communities or with great tropes? Nominate your favorite #IndieBooks from all genres for the awards that make the most sense for it. Is your favorite book not listed? It's easy to add it!

#ReadingCommunity #ReadersOfMastodon #Bookstodon @bookstodon #IndieAuthors #IndieBooks #Mastobooks

skaeth, 1 month ago to indieauthors

These might be nachos...

...but these amazing indie books can BE YOURS!

Overwhelmed? Filter by genre (fantasy, sci-fi, or horror), store, price (Free to $1.99), & LGBTQ+ Representation!

https://indiebook.sale

@bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @scifi @horrorbooks

#NarratessIndieSale #IndieApril #IndieSale #BookSale #BooksToRead #IndieBooks #IndieAuthors #Bookstodon #SelfPromo #BookToot #FantasyBooks #SFFBookClub #FreeBooks #BooksWorthReading #SFFBooks #books #EpicFantasy #DarkFantasy

A grid of 24 books with 8 columns and 3 rows, with a blue banner over top in the center saying Indie Sale fantasy, sci-fi, & horror April 13-15. 2024

Firlefanz, 30 days ago (edited 28 days ago) to random

EDIT: It's closed. Almost 600 entries. 300 will be randomly picked.

Today is SPFBO day.

Doesn't mean a thing to you?

It's the biggest indie fantasy award, and you can submit your book today. Only today. It's open for 24h, starting at 1pm GMT.

And yes, maybe it is foolish to up the competition and invite even more authors, but I believe in sharing. I believe we're all in it together.

So check it out here:
https://mark---lawrence.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-official-self-published-fantasy.html

#WritingCommunity
#SPFBO10

geras, 29 days ago to books

I finished the second book in the saga titled "The Tombs of Atuan". It's great.

It follows the story of Tenar, a girl taken to an old temple in the desert to be the priestess devoted to the "Nameless Ones", ancient gods long forgotten.

She was very lonely there; all her life changed when she met Ged, the first book's protagonist, who was in the underground labyrinth under the temple looking for an ancient relic. This encounter completely changes Tenar's life.

The main topics of the book are freedom, gender, and the power relations emanating between those, reflecting the anarchist views of Ursula.

@bookstodon #books #bookstodon #fantasy #comeLibrosClub #UrsulaKLeGuin #LeGuin #Earthsea #anarchy

(comment on https://comelibros.club/book/33995, p. 245)

skaeth, 1 month ago to indieauthors

Looking for some #romantasy ? These 27 books are all #FantasyRomance books with various levels of spice. (My book is part of this set, with low-spice and lots of adventure.)

https://books.bookfunnel.com/romantasyreads-may/3589787155

@bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @romancelandia

#BooksToRead #IndieBooks #IndieAuthors #Bookstodon #SelfPromo #BookToot #FantasyBooks #BookSale #SFFBookClub #BooksWorthReading #SFFBooks #books #FantasyAdventure
#EpicFantasy #DarkFantasy #FantasyRomanceBooks #UrbanFantasy #SwordAndSorcery

skaeth, 30 days ago to fantasy

Looking for more stories? These 53 #fantasy books are all EPICS—in fact, my husband said that By the Pact by @AuthorJMac reminded him of the epicness of Dune, so take that as you will! (My book Between Starfalls is in this collection, too, kicking off a Stone Age fantasy series).

https://books.bookfunnel.com/bfhostepicfanslmay/9x5535yqe5

@bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @scifi

#BooksToRead #IndieBooks #IndieAuthors #Bookstodon #BookToot #FantasyBooks #BooksWorthReading #SFFBooks #EpicFantasy #DarkFantasy #SwordAndSorcery

skaeth, 30 days ago to books

I have my first-ever BookBub Featured Deal for Windward! Windward is only 99cents from May 10 through May 14. Technically the deal is only for UK, Canada, and Australia but I reduced the $ in the US and EU too.

UK, CA, or Aus link: https://www.bookbub.com/books/windward-by-s-kaeth?ebook_deal&source=partner_sharing
Your choice of store: https://buy.bookfunnel.com/jraq9wbtqt

@bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @scifi

#BooksToRead #Bookstodon #SelfPromo #BookToot #FantasyBooks #BookSale #SFFBookClub #BooksWorthReading #SFFBooks #books #Dragons #DragonsOfMastodon

skaeth, 4 days ago to books

Following along with #SPFBO ? Check out @davedobson amazing haiku project! What a great celebration of books. I especially love the best name and favorite word aspects.

https://davedobsonbooks.com/spfbox-haiku-project

@bookstodon @fantasy

#SPFBO10 #SPFBOX #FantasyBooks #books

skaeth, 1 month ago to indieauthors

Maybe you're looking for adventure instead? These 97 books are all FREE #FantasyAdventure books! I have two novellas and an epic fantasy book in this group, alongside authors like SG Prince and Paul Bennett.

https://books.bookfunnel.com/fantasy-adventure/hc201hppx7

@bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy

#BooksToRead #IndieBooks #IndieAuthors #Bookstodon #SelfPromo #BookToot #FantasyBooks #SFFBookClub #BooksWorthReading #SFFBooks #books #fantasy #FreeBooks
#EpicFantasy #DarkFantasy #FantasyRomance #UrbanFantasy #SwordAndSorcery