Twisted Thorn Editing House

Come book shopping with us! 🥀

Twisted Thorn is primarily run virtually, but we take any chance we can get to meet up and wander the nearest bookshops 😍

❗Tag your fave bookshop partner!

💙 Blue Monday 💙

Known as the most depressing day of the year, but did you know it's based on a PR stunt?
Looking after yourself is not always easy. If you're concerned about your mental health or wellbeing, be sure to reach out to trusted friends, family, or a professional for advice and support.

Sooo proud of @lucymsmithbooks and this book, Lord of Shadow and Blood. A dark fantasy unlike anything else, characters you’ll love and hate in equal measure but you know you’re addicted to, political themes woven effortlessly with supernatural forces… don’t you dare hesitate 😈

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a woman wearing sunglasses is sitting in the back seat of a car and says " god i love my job " ALT: a woman wearing sunglasses is sitting in the back seat of a car and says " god i love my job "

When you’re writing a report for work and use the phrase “they are a very sympathetic ghost”.

Ooh exciting! We will be waiting patiently 😍

Sounds incredible! 👏🏻

For the stories that dwell in the shadows...

Twisted Thorn is a UK boutique editing house focusing on works within the romance and fantasy genres 🖤

Want to work with us? Get in touch now while we still have a few slots left for Spring! 🥀

Can you tell @turningofpages.bsky.social had fun editing Lucy May Smith's debut?

We promise our editorial reports for our clients are far more professional. That being said, don't be surprised if you get an unhinged reaction every now and then if your book rips our hearts out... 👀

Surprise announcement: Lucy May Smith is releasing an anthology, “Tales of Daemonium: Volume 1”, written in the words of fan favourite, Striga Amara, on 14/2/26.

If you’ve read “Lord of Shadow and Blood”, this goes deeper into the lore, their world, and their stories 🌙

Available to download only.

NEW PROOFREADING EDITING SERVICE AVAILABLE 🥀

We now offer proofreads for any clients looking for that final quality check on their manuscript before publication. Head over to our website to find out more:

www.thecourtsofdaemonium.com

2025, the year we started a business... 🥀

Thank you to everyone who made this year as wonderful as it could be! To our clients, friends, family, and everyone who has supported Twisted Thorn, we appreciate each and every one of you 🖤

Here's to 2026! 🥂

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Twisted Thorn! 🥀

Why choose Twisted Thorn? (part V) 🥀

Our final post in our 'Why choose TT?' series is our most important one because it's about the most valuable people in the company: our clients. Take a look at some of the wonderful authors we've worked with and go support their work! 🖤

Santa Claus around the world... AKA Kate's festive "special interest" makes it's seasonal appearance 😉 head over to our Insta to find out more, or check out her podcast, Eternal Darkness of the Spotless Minds, Episode 51: Black Christmas & Violent Night 🖤 Happy Christmas Eve!

Happy Winter Solstice ❄️

And happy release day to our Co-Founder and Managing Editor for her debut!

Check out Lord of Shadow and Blood now - available through the link in Lucy's website
www.thecourtsofdaemonium.com

She really said, “I be the witch of the woods.”

Why choose Twisted Thorn? (part IV) 🥀

Want to know more about our Author Collective? Get in touch with us to find out more!

I'm sorry, I can't hear your rude opinions over the sound of two fictional characters finally getting it on 🔥

STOP SMUT SHAMING ❌

Why choose Twisted Thorn? (part III) 🥀

Take a look at Kate's and Lucy's experience! 🖤

@turningofpages.bsky.social

Being a manager of @twistedthorneh.bsky.social occasionally means I actually have to… manage. Ikr? Wtf.

So today is one of those days where I’ve dragged myself from the pages and am dealing with real world stuff.

Ew.

So to help: coffee and cake. Hooray! 🥰

One of our favourite things about being editors is that we get to support so many authors on their writing journeys, by providing advice to help make their story even better.

Remember, that story will always be yours. We're not here to take away your voice, we're here to help you amplify it 🖤

Car’s broken down, waiting for a tow - but the work doesn’t stop for anything at @twistedthorneh.bsky.social 📚👩🏻‍💻

And at least I have coffee 😌☕️

Why choose Twisted Thorn? (part II) 🥀

We believe that every story, no matter how dark or complex, deserves to be told with clarity, power and heart 🖤

Evil EVIL authors the lot of you 😭 No one speak to me while I'm awaiting the next book in an ongoing fantasy series, my poor little heart can only cope with so much...

❓ Authors/Readers, what's the most jaw-dropping cliffhanger you've written/read?

Why choose Twisted Thorn? (part I) 🥀

Stick around with us over the next couple of weeks as we show you why Twisted Thorn should be your next editor 🖤

We stand with equality. We stand with freedom. We stand with revolution.
With the world looking far too similar to the dystopian novels we all know and love, we want to make it clear where we stand. We're not here to cause arguments, we're here to express values work with authors who share them 🖤

Navigating our website...

Swipe through as we show you how best to work your way through our website, created by the wonderful @clweb.design 🖤

Don't forget our books are open for 2026, so what are you waiting for? Head over to www.twisted-thorn.com and start your journey with us 🥀

Our books have opened for 2026...

Want to get your manuscript booked in with us? Head over to our website and fill out the contact form, or if you have any questions, feel free to DM us!

Let us help your story bloom, thorns and all...

www.twisted-thorn.com 🥀

Meet Co-Founders and Managing Editors, Kate and Lucy! 🖤

You can check out more about their background, experience and interests over on our website at www.twisted-thorn.com 🥀

What even is reality anymore? I think I'm quite content living between the pages of my books, thank you very much 😌

❓ What fantasy world would you want to live in? More importantly, do you think you'd survive?