Essa Hansen

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All day this Thursday, Aug 7th, you’ll be able to Ask Me Anything over on r/Fantasy! Get your questions ready!

yay that was the goal 🥰

A hand is holding a paperback ARC copy of Casthen Gain by Essa Hansen with a blurry couch and stack of books in the background.

Happy pub day to @essahansen.bsky.social and Casthen Gain!

I was hoping to have my review ready today but life interrupted. I’m halfway through the book though and will have one for you once I’m done!

Casthen Gain by Essa Hansen (reviewed by Adam Weller) Speculative fiction book reviews.

CASTHEN GAIN by @essahansen.bsky.social is out today! Published by @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social, this companion novella to The Graven trilogy combines cooking, bubble universes, and a mysterious hunt against deadly opponents.

Read the FBC review by Adam below 👇

This week's episode is such a treat! Not only is the wonderful @fabisound.bsky.social hosting, but @essahansen.bsky.social is also a stellar guest! I've not only enjoyed her sound work on so many works of art but also her books are mind blowing. A true artist in my opinion. Thanks for coming on 🙏

Four alien food dishes sit in a mysterious grassy environment with dark, moody lighting. There is an eel risotto dish, meat medallions wrapped in herbs, breaded fried poppers, and bread cooked in a geode. A variety of small herbs, fruits, and items lay around the dishes.

Casthen Gain releases TODAY from @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social! Join my multiversal chef as he navigates the weirdest planet in the multiverse. books2read.com/b/mZkvWl

I’m thrilled to share this illustration from the incredible @nataliedombois.bsky.social of some alien cuisine from the story!

Gorgeous!

Right??

FANART 😍
*screaming*

I love this so much. The cluster scene was challenging to write haha

INTERVIEW: author Essa Hansen We were very excited to be able to catch up with author Essa Hansen and chat about her new novella Casthen Gain, the world of The Graven, and what she's getting up to next.

We were very excited to be able to catch up with @essahansen.bsky.social and chat about her new novella Casthen Gain, the world of The Graven, and what she’s getting up to next.

Had much fun answering such thoughtful questions! 👇

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really appreciating the onion as physical media.

Mosquitoes!

“Skeeters” or “Mozzies”?

Please weigh in.

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Casthen Gain, by @essahansen.bsky.social (pub by @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social) is an imaginative return to the Graven universe, with a strong focus on the sensorial experience in this fast paced space opera novella.

Full thoughts:
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Thank you for the review! Jamedi, you are a gem 💜🙌🏼

This is my first time hosting an episode of Field and Foley and it was with the incredible @essahansen.bsky.social !!!

Tune in to hear us talk about her film work, her incredible book series, and her new Novella that just dropped yesterday!
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Just purchased! Excited for this! @essahansen.bsky.social is an awesome person who writes incredible stories that have true depth and consequences!

Thank you! 💜

Darby!! 🥰💜 Thank you!

It wasn’t but 😂

Review coming soon for this, but for now I'll say that I enjoyed the hell out of this novella. Whether you've read The Graven or this would be your introduction to this wildly imaginative space opera multiverse, it's well worth a read.

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Casthen Gain by Essa Hansen out today! Casthen Gain by Essa Hansen, the Sci-fantasy battle royale romp through the most dangerous planet in the multiverse, is out today!

We’ve all be waiting for this day. Watching the Casthen ship as it drops off 15 prisoners to battle it out in the ultimate high stakes survival game on the most dangerous planet in the multiverse. Today Casthen Gain by @essahansen.bsky.social hits the shelves!

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Thank you for reading!! 💜 What a pretty photo