The Sins of Steel and Shadow is a SPFBO semi-finalist! - Steve Pannett | Author & designer
My gritty fantasy novel, the first in a brand new series, has been selected as a semi-finalist this year's SPFBO competition, SPFBO 11
The Sins of Steel and Shadow is an #SPFBO semifinalist ππ»
Well chuffed, and hats off to anyone who entered this yearβs contest. There are some incredible looking titles on that list and my TBR is getting longer every day!
stevepannett.com/the-sins-of-...
07.03.2026 10:22 β
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Fluffy black dog in front of a black background
Same for with a small pile of fur (just from his legs)
Same dog with a big pile of fluff, from the whole dog next to him, along with the clippers
Same dog after the clipping, now looking write orderly
Before: creature of legendary floof.
Step 1: leg fluff sacrifice.
Step 2: whole-dog defloofening.
Result: one distinguished gentleman and approximately one spare dog on the floor.
(It's just over 70g of floof off π
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#GalliTheExplorer #CuteDog #PumiMix #LifeOfADog #Dog #RescueDog
#dogs #DogSky
08.03.2026 16:19 β
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Ich war bei Pflanzen kΓΆlle und Aldi. Das hat mir gereicht π
07.03.2026 17:39 β
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I haven't tried that one before, I will have to keep an eye out!
Thank you π
07.03.2026 15:22 β
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As a German, now I need to know which one!?
07.03.2026 12:13 β
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We ever only used life traps and then brought them way out into the forest.
Though we never had any when we had our last terrier π
06.03.2026 19:08 β
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Today is World Book Day. Which is a roundabout way to tell you to buy my books. Here are a few of them.
05.03.2026 19:06 β
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Not even 40 just yet, and just earlier I moved my neck incrementally in what seems to have been the wrong way. Ouch.
Or instead of rested, you get up from bed and wonder why your hips or back hurt. One of these two is usually unhappy when the other is happy.
When did this happen?!
04.03.2026 15:14 β
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Right?!
*Toothpaste, yummy, yummy toothpaste, can I have some toothpaste!?*
03.03.2026 14:54 β
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A black dog, his head lying on my knee, a toothbrush in my hand
Black dog, a toothbrush in front of his mouth, tongue slightly out, eyes very wide, looking at the toothpaste on the brush, basically salivating waiting for it
Black dog. Close up of the face, very boopable snoot
I'd say it is safe to say, the fog really, really likes the taste of his "liver" toothpaste...
#GalliTheExplorer #CuteDog #PumiMix #DogAdventures #LifeOfADog #Dog
#AdoptDontShop #RescueDog
#dogs #DogSky
03.03.2026 11:10 β
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The Tattling Whisperwoods by Tilly Wallace photoshopped onto a box ereader
Lush green and purple leaves / ivy backdrop and a Witch's Brew mug as props
Book#25
Poisonous trees, stubborn botanists, and dragons who heal one careful step at a time.
Cosy village magic with banter, exploding kettles, and gentle slow burn romance. Strong, warm, and full of heart and some banter.
πππͺ #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation
02.03.2026 21:36 β
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A graphic of a stock picture magic library with the word "March" on it
So, off we are, into March, and into adventure!
02.03.2026 21:33 β
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Traffic has been getting worse one way or the other... If you don't "market" a lot on other social media, blogs sink into obscurity these days.
And I'm more than busy enough with just Bluesky π
01.03.2026 20:10 β
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Yes I really enjoyed the first!
I'm utterly rubbish at finishing series...
I'm just so "oh shiny new thing"
I absolutely plan to finish this though!
I also need to reread Ancillary Justice and then finish that at some point as well...
01.03.2026 19:29 β
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Now I need to catch up π
01.03.2026 19:18 β
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We are thrilled to announce our edition of First Mage on the Moon by Cameron Johnston in collaboration with Angry Robot π
05.02.2026 12:59 β
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A collar saying "February Wrap Up" showing the following book covers:
Das Signal by Ursula Poznanski
A Murder of Crows: An Urban Fantasy Thriller by Steve McHugh
Hammerfall by Rob J. Hayes
Enchanting the Fae Queen by Stephanie Burgis
Liches Get Scritches by HJ Tolson
Hunterβs Apprentice by Simon Shugar
Twelve Months by Jim Butcher
Mumbai Singularity by Nym Coy
Fazgood and the Obstreperous Moosecrab Caper by Tim W. Burke
Quarter Share by Nathan Lowell
Gather the Anarchists by Tilly Wallace
Academy of Cards: Aspirantβs Oath by Levi Jacobs
Fleet Champions by Rob J. Hayes
What do you mean February is already over? Alright, here's the Wrap Up then.
Favourites this month are hard, I'd say a tie between Hammerfall and Twelve Months, but I had many amazing books.
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Fleet Champions by Rob J. Hayes photoshopped onto an ereader, a bluebrixx Star Trek shuttle and Playmobil armor as props
Book#24
Action hravy tournament chaos, friendships pushed to breaking, and a hero staring straight at his own darkness.
Progression fantasy in space that levels sideways and refuses easy answers. Brutal, hopeful, and impossible to look away from.
πππͺ #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation
01.03.2026 18:26 β
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SPFBO 11: Dogged by Michael R. Fletcher
I really loved this one. Which is probably a relief for the author because sometimes I bounce off his stuff. He tends to dance on the line of how much grimdark I can tolerate, and sometimes he goesβ¦
HEY ALL YOU LOVELY SFF BOOK PEOPLE
<3 Another review and this one is for my favorite in the #SPFBO contest so far in my batch.
It's also the highest score I've ever given anything from my original pile of books for the contest
#indie
#selfpub
#SFF
#reviews
weatherwaxreport.blog/2026/03/01/s...
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The Tattling Whisperwoods by Tilly Wallace
Wandering Inn Book 8 Blood Of Liscor by Piratebea
Hi Womble, my current reads are The Tattling Whisperwoods, a cosy-ish historical fantasy with a female main character who goes her own way.
And book 8 of the Wandering Inn, which is my perfect bed time audio ok, as it's long enough to keep playing all night π
01.03.2026 10:33 β
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Black dog wearing a Dracula cake posing on a large tree stump
Black dog in a tree stump in a snowy forest, the setting sun between the trees behind him
Close up of a black dog lying on a couch, his head and paw in focus
Black dig all curled up in a bed
01.03.2026 07:37 β
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Added some books to the wishlist. Thanks! π
28.02.2026 22:17 β
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I love this series! Though I needed a long break between books or they do feel.just a tad too similar.
But so much fun, and I love the characters!
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Cover of Gather the Anarchists by Tilly Wallace photoshopped onto a Boox ereader, doll house sewing machine and basket with fabrics and scissors as props
Apparently I posted #23 before #22...
Royal visit, whispered conspiracies, & Grace once again stepping straight into trouble.
Cosy historical mystery with quiet strength, subtle rebellion, & a dance. Reliable, comforting & exactly the reset I needed.
πππͺ #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation
28.02.2026 16:15 β
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Oh that's such a good cover!
28.02.2026 14:40 β
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You're very welcome! Thank you for the amazing entertainment β€οΈ
28.02.2026 14:16 β
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A kitchen counter with a broken pour over coffee bowl, coffee end spinners everywhere
I mean I do have other pictures as well... π
28.02.2026 14:16 β
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Post a pic you took, no context, to bring some zen to the feed.
27.02.2026 06:33 β
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In Germany we also definitely don't put vinegar on fries (the hot potatoes π) and yes, it is gross.
You can get salt and vinegar chips (the cold ones as snack) but it's not the commonly preferred taste.
I mean I love vinegar, but not on my poor potato π
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