Alexandra Beaumont - Folklore Fantasy Author

Thank you ☺️

Beaumont with messy hair, a mask and her hood up.

Have Covid, embracing the YA moody assass*n look as I trundle round the bit of the house I’m restricting myself to. 😅

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Ballad of River Bones is the conclusion of epic folklore fantasy and Indie Press Award Distinguished Favourite duology, Dissonance of Bird Song, ending the critically acclaimed tale of “love, loss and sacrifice.” Cursed by ghosts of her victims and haunted by her past, Nessa searches for her lost sister. In the Myst, change is devastating. To survive, Nessa makes a pact with a mysterious druid to protect herself from the ghosts of those she has killed. As the shadows draw long over ancient Cornwall, Nessa’s path leads her to a choice: Save her sister and doom herself to death, or destroy the Myst and banish her sister to the sea.

Ballad of River Bones is the conclusion of epic folklore fantasy and Indie Press Award Distinguished Favourite duology, Dissonance of Bird Song, ending the critically acclaimed tale of “love, loss and sacrifice.” Cursed by ghosts of her victims and haunted by her past, Nessa searches for her lost sister. In the Myst, change is devastating. To survive, Nessa makes a pact with a mysterious druid to protect herself from the ghosts of those she has killed. As the shadows draw long over ancient Cornwall, Nessa’s path leads her to a choice: Save her sister and doom herself to death, or destroy the Myst and banish her sister to the sea. Links to sign up to street team are in bio.

Reviews of folk lore fantasy epic Dissonance of Bird Song, praising for its atmosphere and lyrical, poignant story telling.

Blurb of folklore fantasy epic, Ballad of River Bones. Ballad of River Bones is the conclusion of epic folklore fantasy and Indie Press Award Distinguished Favourite duology, Dissonance of Bird Song, ending the critically acclaimed tale of “love, loss and sacrifice.” Cursed by ghosts of her victims and haunted by her past, Nessa searches for her lost sister. In the Myst, change is devastating. To survive, Nessa makes a pact with a mysterious druid to protect herself from the ghosts of those she has killed. As the shadows draw long over ancient Cornwall, Nessa’s path leads her to a choice: Save her sister and doom herself to death, or destroy the Myst and banish her sister to the sea.

Fan of folk horror fantasy?! Ballad of River Bones comes out on 22nd October. Street Team sign ups are now live:

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For fans of Lucy Hounsom, T Kingfisher and The Last Kingdom.

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This gothic book ABSOLUTELY destroyed me in the first few pages, and I tell everyone to read it. It influences all my gothic fantasy.

What’s your favourite gothic book?

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I wrote a folk horror book with enchanted fog in basically because of scenes like this 🖤

Thank you ☺️ my current series has a book out already (Dissonance of Bird Song, it got an accolade in the indie press awards) and the sequel comes out on 22 October so it seems to be getting a bunch of love. 🖤☺️

Evergreen themes of rebellion, folk horror and bi-rep love in my books. My next book I’m planning on writing is going to be even more folk horror and even more rebellion focused. ✊

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My folk horror fantasy Ballad of River Bones is now available on Net Galley, along with critically acclaimed Dissonance of Bird Song. Happy spooky season! 🎃

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The song begins: Pre-orders are live and you can find both Ballad of River Bones and the prequel, Dissonance of Bird Song, on Net Galley. The book comes out 22nd October, when the bones at last begin to sing. ☠️

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Almost time to cross the veil into the otherworld… Our next @britishfantasysociety event is coming up, delve into the world of folk horror with us. Tickets still available through @waterstonescovgarden As the veil thins and we move towards All Hallows Eve, follow these mysterious authors down the rabbit hole of supernatural and folk horror inspired fantasy books. Bring your warding glyphs, and get ready for a night of weird tales and wild fun in this latest British Fantasy Society event. Author Q&A plus book signings after the panel, featuring: @rj.barker @davidmbarnett @linton.marisa

Almost time to cross the veil into the otherworld…

Our next @britishfantasysociety event is coming up, delve into the world of folk horror with us. Tickets still available through Waterstones Covent Garden.

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FANTASY VILLAIN WRITING 101

A brief outline of what I think about when crafting fantasy villains. ⚔️ ☠️

I try make all my villains feel a little bit relatable at least, as I don’t enjoy books where evil is a very binary concept.

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Crossing the Veil – A British Fantasy Society event poster. The event features folklore fantasy and supernatural fantasy authors, David Barnett, Marisa Linton, RJ Barker and Alexandra Beaumont

Crossing the Veil - Supernatural and Folklore in Fantasy: Marisa Linton, RJ Barker and David Barnett in conversation with Alexandra Beaumont.

Tuesday 7th Oct, 6pm (BST). Waterstones, Covent Garden.

Ticket: tinyurl.com/fosup

Author Q&A plus book signings after the panel

@rjbarker.bsky.social @davidmbarnett.bsky.social @mlinton.bsky.social @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social

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Final final edits are done for Ballad of River Bones, and I’m ready to sleep. Pre-order links, street team sign ups and review link coming soon. Comps are T Kingfisher & Lucy Holland meets Cornish folk horror.

Dissonance of Bird Song is currently available on NetGalley.

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Thanks. 🙂 Following here is perfect as I’m going to shout about and share forms / sign up deets. I’m marginally more active on Instagram though.

Comps are SISTERSONG meets T Kingfisher and folk horror. Here’s a bit more info.

My folk horror fantasy is coming really really soon, and I’ll be looking for a street team to hype it up. Let me know if you’re interested. ☺️ Goodies and reviews copies will be available.

It’s the sequel to my Indie Press Award distinguished fave, Dissonance of Bird Song.

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One year of my epic folklore fantasy with a smattering of romance selling pretty consistently (except when work got busy/ my holiday.)

What a dreamy year. Still can’t believe I got an Indie Press Award accolade either this book. 😍🌊

Thanks to @brigidsgatepress.bsky.social

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I didn’t really need to do much, you were all very well behaved 😁😁

Book with banner that says important: friendly reminder to go at your own pace as another and some tips to help.

Tips on how to be a good fantasy author and promote without exhausting yourself.

Stuff I wish I knew early doors of book life. 😅 📚

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WHAT A LOVELY GROUP OF AUTHORS. ✨

Honestly had the best time at the event with these wonderful people.

Check out: @amydelaforce.bsky.social
@stewarthotston.com
@davewragg.com
@danhanks.bsky.social

Their books all sound phenomenal. Go buy ‘em. 📚

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Author Q&A plus book signings after the panel.

@danhanks.bsky.social @amydelaforce.bsky.social @davewragg.com @stewarthotston.com @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social

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Moderated by Distinguished Fave in the Indie Press Awards @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social, in convo with British Fantasy Awards (BFA) finalist @stewarthotston.com, @danhanks.bsky.social of a PW-starred sci-fi, @davewragg.com , who has more cool blurbs than I can poke a stick at – and lil old me!

WHAT IF EVERY BEST SELLER / POPULAR TRADITIONALLY AQUIRED BOOK PAIRED WITH AN INDIE BOOK OR A LESSER KNOWN TRAD BOOK FOR PROMOTION? HOW GREAT WOULD THAT BE?

What do you think?

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A chicken with a halo tells us about bird folklore where Romans believed chickens could predict the future.

A puffin with a crystal ball tells the future in a reference to Icelandic folklore

A raven, also an omen of death, fires a laser beam from its mouth.

A description of bird folklore fantasy book, Dissonance of Bird Song

Taking being a bird folklore enthusiast and author seriously, one stupid picture at a time.

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Let us know if there’s anything I can do to help. 🙂🖤

Featuring:

@britfantasysoc.bsky.social @amydelaforce.bsky.social @danhanks.bsky.social @stewarthotston.com @davewragg.com

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT:

Humanity Through the Looking Glass of Fantasy

Join us for an adventure into characterisation and how we make characters relatable in fantasy, even when they’re casting spells and encountering mythical creatures. 🐉

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Authors Taran Matharu, Sarah Rees Brennan, Ruth Long, Alexandra Beaumont and Tom Johnstone in Waterstones Covent Garden

Had a truly fabulous time at the @britfantasysoc.bsky.social Fabulous Villain event at @waterstones.bsky.social Covent Garden with Taran Matharu @sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social and Tom Johnstone. Thanks to all our fabulous villains who joined us! Wicked bibles for all!

Self love and not burning out doing the things we love. 🖤 I’m thinking a lot about this at the moment as I write alongside a busy full time job, so here’s a little message for anyone going through similar and feeling pressure to succeed in things. I hear you. 🖤

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Thanks for sharing and explaining it so eloquently 🙂🖤 hope you like it when I get it outrun in the world!