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skaeth

@skaeth@writing.exchange

Science Fiction and Fantasy author @ https://www.skaeth.com
Reviews on Bookwyrm at skaeth@books.theunseen.city and skaeth@bookwyrm.social (while I decide on an instance) and on IndieStoryGeek.com at https://indiestorygeek.com/user/SKaeth

reader, writer, dreamer, worldbuilder
Co-founder of IndieStoryGeek.com
Host of WriteHive's Word Nerd Cafe podcast and Co-founder of WriteHive's Mentorship program (mentorship for traditional, small press, and self-publishing paths)

She/Her, dysgu Cymraeg

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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

A purple-grey dragon flying in a blue sky with wisps of clouds around and a rider on his back in a thick coat holding on to a harness. The sun through the dragon's wings has turned them a salmon-red color, and he's got his head slightly turned to one side while his rider is looking behind and toward the viewer. Text in gold says Windward and then at the bottom in white, says S. Kaeth
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    • skaeth , to scifi group
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    Looking for more stories? These 53 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

    skaeth , to SFFBookClub group
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    Maybe you're looking for adventure instead? These 97 books are all FREE 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


    skaeth , to SFFBookClub group
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    Looking for some ? These 27 books are all 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


    skaeth , to scifi group
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    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

    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

    skaeth OP ,
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    @Klepsis @bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @scifi @horrorbooks

    Delicious, delicious nachos.
    Delicious, delicious novels.

    Interesting.

    skaeth , to bookstodon group
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    Whoops! My ads started early so I started the IndieSale early too.

    Get my book on sale here: https://buy.bookfunnel.com/vxvlyi6b0v

    There are ~300 books in this sale, going over the weekend and browsable at https://indiebook.sale soon! All the authors should have their prices changed for the sale by tomorrow! (My Kobo price change will be fixed by tomorrow).

    What do you think @bookstodon ? Would you like more of these promo pictures as a sneak peek of the books in the sale?

    skaeth , to SFFBookClub group
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    Looking for more books to read? This set of books is all fantasy romance books with various levels of spice. (My book is part of this set, with low-spice.)

    https://books.bookfunnel.com/romantasyreads-apr/25f05yzqcf

    @bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @romancelandia


    skaeth , to scifi group
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    On the fence about ? Check out these 51 and books are all free on Kobo Plus. There are 1.5 million books across genres, if these don't catch your eye. Biggest bonus for authors? We can still make our books available at other storefronts too.

    https://books.bookfunnel.com/free-with-kobo-plus/ejdzh7a97g

    @bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @scifi @romancelandia

    agenderfox , to bookstodon group
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    "mountain was probably an exaggeration, but the hills in this land had ambitions"
    -T. Kingfisher, Paladin's Strength, book two of The Saint of Steel

    probably the best description of topography I've ever read

    @bookstodon

    skaeth ,
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    @agenderfox @bookstodon

    lol oh my gosh I love those books

    skaeth , to bookstodon group
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    Looking for more to read? This collection is all fantasy! To claim your free book you must sign up for the author’s newsletter. (My book Between Starfalls is free through this promo.)

    https://books.bookfunnel.com/fantasticrealms-mar/vbbfm7pf7n

    @bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @romancelandia


    skaeth , to bookstodon group
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    Last set of fantasy romance books for those looking for more books to read! This set is all fantasy romance books with romance secondary to the fantasy plot. All low-spice or no-spice (think PG-13).

    https://books.bookfunnel.com/age_of_fantasy_romance_mar/1c46uklult

    @bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @romancelandia


    skaeth , to bookstodon group
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    Looking for more books to read? This set is all fantasy romance books with various levels of spice. (My book is part of this set, with low-spice.)

    https://books.bookfunnel.com/romantasyreads-mar/dyqhixk6fc

    @bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @romancelandia


    skaeth , to bookstodon group
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    Looking for more books to read? This set is all fantasy romance books in Kobo Plus. is a subscription service like Kindle Unlimited, but cheaper & the books aren't required to be exclusive.

    https://books.bookfunnel.com/koboplusromantasymarch/84ajo9jrvz

    @bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @romancelandia


    skaeth , to bookstodon group
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    Looking for more books to read? This set is all fantasy romance books with various levels of spice. (My book is part of this set, with low-spice.)

    https://books.bookfunnel.com/romantasyyreadss/5sczo4h8lf

    @bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @romancelandia


    skaeth , to bookstodon group
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    My new book came! I can't wait to read the ending of this trilogy!

    This is packed full of banter and and references. I read far more Adult than I do YA usually but this is absolutely gripping.

    @bookstodon @fantasy

    Cover for Keys of the Dawn by Justine Manzano showing a golden key emblazoned on a dark shield with a gold edge, behind which light is shining and clouds are coming. The paperback is on a wood surface with a Keys of the Dawn bookmark sticking out.

    skaeth , to SFFBookClub group
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    Looking for new series to dive into? Check out the Finding New Adventures: Fantasy Series Starters at https://books.bookfunnel.com/findingnewadventuresfebruary/ruwizrgxkl

    53 books are represented here across all subgenres of fantasy. All of them are first in the series.

    @bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy


    skaeth , to SFFBookClub group
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    Move over, romance. February is for the power of FRIENDSHIP! The February is for Friendship promo has 45 fantasy or sci-fi books featuring strong friendship/found family vibes.

    https://books.bookfunnel.com/februaryfriends/gzrfrk264r

    @bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @scifi


    skaeth , to SFFBookClub group
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    Looking specifically for new releases to peruse and maybe pick up? These 31 titles were published in January 2024 and February 2024 only. You'll find Mystery, Suspense, Romance, Science Fiction, and Fantasy novels included here!

    https://books.bookfunnel.com/newrelease-feb/y6rf0rva2z

    @bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @scifi @horrorbooks @romancelandia

    skaeth , to SFFBookClub group
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    Looking for new books to pick up, perhaps?

    The Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror MegaSale is going on this month:
    https://books.bookfunnel.com/megasalesff/98btpjuu9h

    139 books available to peruse across all subgenres of speculative fiction!

    @bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @scifi @horrorbooks


    IoSapsai , to bookstodon group
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    Starling House by Alix E. Harrow

    4.5/5

    I saw this on bookstodon and it was the cover that grabbed me. The story was even better - the dark vibes, the illustrations, the world building using the annotations, the characters, the feeling of despair and impending doom... Yeah. The ending was really satisfying, bummer I took so long to read it (that's a "me" issue, not the book's fault). Also that prompted me to read more about starlings. Amazing birds, one could say the parrots of the Old World.

    My only gripe with this book is how the main characters are "ugly". They're not. They're beautiful. Or maybe I didn't interpret it correctly and it's how they're perceived by the others with their more obvious cosmetic flaws. Either way I loved the book.

    @bookstodon

    skaeth ,
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    @IoSapsai @bookstodon

    I'm going to have to pick this up now!

    skaeth , to bookstodon group
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    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

    skaeth OP ,
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    @montyhayter @bookstodon

    When reading feels like work, like a chore, I will absolutely drop it. I was so interested in Malazan, but within 5 pages I felt like I needed to be taking notes, so I dropped it.

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    @Klepsis @bookstodon @shauna

    That's very cool! Yay for library support, always!

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    @mvilain @Enema_Cowboy @bluGill @bookstodon

    Yeah it's definitely helpful knowing what is a hard-pass for you for reading! Dune was a slog for me too-- I honestly can't entirely remember if I finished it or if I know the ending from the movies. I did not continue the series, I know that for sure.

    skaeth OP ,
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    @mizblueprint @bookstodon

    It's interesting how a read can change over the years, too, as you yourself grow and change as a person. I don't get to explore that too much as I rarely re-read. I typically remember too much of the plot and grow bored, but oh well-- it's not like I don't have a huge TBR to explore.

    skaeth OP ,
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    @allenstenhaus @eco_amandine @bookstodon Yep, that seems completely fair. I do love a slow-burn where I can see all the threads weaving together around me though!

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    @clarablackink @bookstodon

    Yep, I love all of this. I especially love how you mentioned you've been able to help other readers discover a book that didn't click with you right then. That's very cool!

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    @EVDHmn @Montag @bookstodon

    Yess to feeling seen! That's great for both of you!

    Did you have a favorite book from last year, or one that impacted you most?

    skaeth OP ,
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    @SteveClough @bookstodon

    Do you also, then, find yourself being very selective about what books you pick up, since you'll almost certainly be with it to completion?

    skaeth OP ,
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    @JoanGrey @bookstodon

    I love this mindset! Awesome.

    skaeth OP ,
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    @flatchulancelot @bookstodon

    Oh that's surprising to me that that holds for you across fiction and nonfiction. Interesting!

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    @EVDHmn @Montag @bookstodon

    That's so cool! I have some more books for my TBR now, thank you!

    skaeth OP ,
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    @Subumbral @bookstodon

    Yes, absolutely. The more I have to do, the quicker I drop books, too.

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    @OceanPinesGuy @bookstodon

    I'm curious as to how your book club experience goes, especially if you DNF while others continue, and how that's juggled or how often you encounter such a scenario!

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    @kimlockhartga @bookstodon

    I love that feeling when you discover a new favorite author in an unexplored place or with an unexplored genre! So cool.

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    @BunRab @bookstodon

    Oh that's an interesting twist, jumping to the end to see if you care how they got there! Does it ever just completely confuse you?

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    @BunRab @bookstodon

    Now that has me curious, lol!

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    @GailCBull @bookstodon

    I totally agree. Some books are just not for me and that's ok. Sometimes it's just not the right time, and that's ok too.

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    @kimlockhartga @bookstodon

    Lol that's awesome! That just means you're a go-to resource for finding new books to read!

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    @j182 @bookstodon

    I got to the point personally where I dreaded reading because I felt like I had to finish a book I didn't want to. I'd just not read instead, lol. That actually meant for me, though, my number of books I read per year went up when I began DNFing, even with all the ones I didn't finish. I don't read over 100 books a year, but it was an interesting thing I noticed!

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    @mvilain @Jennifer @Enema_Cowboy @bluGill @bookstodon

    Yeah I love what they've done with Foundation so far as I've watched (I'm not caught up). It's really working for me. I loved Foundation when I was a kid, but I grew up and realized there are lots of things I don't like. Apple's series has sort of grown Foundation up too so I love it again.

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    @EverydayMoggie @bookstodon

    Exactly!

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    @flatchulancelot @bookstodon

    That makes sense!

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    @Jennifer @mvilain @Enema_Cowboy @bluGill @bookstodon

    I love the recent movie too!

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    @BunRab @bookstodon

    That seems so weird to me, lol! I'm not sure I've run across books like that, except maybe in epilogues... Could be me not remembering some, or could be just the books I read!

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    @SteveClough @bookstodon

    That makes sense!

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    @neenamaiya @bookstodon

    Ooh, it's interesting that you usually feel it was worth it after musing on it. I love the thoughtfulness.

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    @KristinaWKelly @bookstodon

    I have the same problem with eating, lol, but I'm learning that I don't have to finish what I don't like!

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