Rob Bignell, Editor/Author
I'm the author of 80+ books and an established editor who has helped more than 400 authors achieve their publishing dreams. My books include writing guidebooks, a novel, children's books and more. See inventingrealityediting.com
Starter Packs
Created by Rob Bignell, Editor/Author (11)
YA Genre Indie Authors
These indie authors of YA (Young Adult) fiction want to connect with fellow writers and readers of the genre! To join, contact @inventingreality.bsky.social If you join the pack, you are expected to follow everyone on it in a show of mutual support. Those who don't will be deleted from the list.
Urban Fantasy Genre Indie Authors
These indie authors of urban fantasy want to connect with fellow writers and readers of the genre! To join, contact @inventingreality.bsky.social If you join the pack, you are expected to follow everyone on it in a show of mutual support. Those who don't will be deleted from the list.
Thriller Genre Indie Authors
These indie authors of thrillers want to connect with fellow writers and readers of the genre! To join, contact @inventingreality.bsky.social If you join the pack, you are expected to follow everyone on it in a show of mutual support. Those who don't will be deleted from the list.
Speculative Fiction Genre Indie Authors
These indie authors of speculative fiction want to connect with fellow writers and readers of the genre! To join, contact @inventingreality.bsky.social If you join the pack, you are expected to follow everyone on it in a show of mutual support. Those who don't will be deleted from the list.
Romance Genre Indie Authors
These indie authors of romance want to connect with fellow writers and readers of the genre! To join, contact @inventingreality.bsky.social If you join the pack, you are expected to follow everyone on it in a show of mutual support. Those who don't will be deleted from the list.
Poetry Genre Indie authors
These indie authors of poetry want to connect with fellow writers and readers of the genre! To join, contact @inventingreality.bsky.social If you join the pack, you are expected to follow everyone on it in a show of mutual support. Those who don't will be deleted from the list.
Literary Fiction Genre Indie Authors
These indie authors of literary fiction want to connect with fellow writers and readers of the genre! To join, contact @inventingreality.bsky.social If you join the pack, you are expected to follow everyone on it in a show of mutual support. Those who don't will be deleted from the list.
Historical Fiction Genre Indie Authors
These indie authors of historical fiction want to connect with fellow writers and readers of the genre! To join, contact @inventingreality.bsky.social If you join the pack, you are expected to follow everyone on it in a show of mutual support. Those who don't will be deleted from the list.
Science Fiction Genre Indie Authors
These indie authors of science fiction want to connect with fellow writers and readers of the genre! To join, contact @inventingreality.bsky.social If you join the pack, you are expected to follow everyone on it in a show of mutual support. Those who don't will be deleted from the list.
Horror Genre Indie Authors
These indie authors of horror want to connect with fellow writers and readers of the genre! To join, contact @inventingreality.bsky.social If you join the pack, you are expected to follow everyone on it in a show of mutual support. Those who don't will be deleted from the list.
Fantasy Genre Indie Authors
These indie authors of fantasy want to connect with fellow writers and readers of the genre! To join, contact @inventingreality.bsky.social If you join the pack, you are expected to follow everyone on it in a show of mutual support. Those who don't will be deleted from the list.
@alwaysametra.bsky.social
Award-winning author. Soapmaker. Content Creator. Weirdo. http://books2read.com/rayfordduality http://books2read.com/vitae http://ametrarayford.com/
@magmc89.bsky.social
I’m a poet writing my first book. Pushcart Prize nominee. Please follow me here to keep up with my stories: http://www.maggiemccombsauthor.com 🚫 DM unless it’s business 👩💼 🧿
@splitlipthemag.bsky.social
We’re a literary journal that’s totally bonkers-in-love with voice-driven writing, pop culture, and the kind of honesty that gets you right in the kidneys. https://splitlipthemag.com/
@bysonjathomas.bsky.social
Kidlit author | she/her | bysonjathomas.com 📗 Olive Blackwood Takes Action! 📙 Sir Fig Newton & the Science of Persistence
@jennyschwartz.bsky.social
Australian author of strangely hopeful fantasy & science fiction. http://authorjennyschwartz.com/ Escape to the world of Caldryn Parliament https://caldryn.com/
@megt.bsky.social
SFF author. PhD in mass comm, anthro/archaeo, folklore, environment. Freelance writer/editor. Grantmaking and public policy. Operator at defunct farm. Cheesehead 🧀 Badger alum. Reposts not necessarily an endorsement. web: https://oaklandhillsfarm.com
@undertow.bsky.social
Indie press in Canada. World Fantasy Award, Shirley Jackson Award, HWA Specialty Press Award, and British Fantasy Award-winner. Endearingly weird. (Posts by Michael Kelly) https://undertowpublications.com/
@tenebrouspress.bsky.social
Shirley Jackson Award-nominated, Cummie-Winning, Publisher of New Weird Horror + More. @AlexWoodroe.com, Editor in Chief. @MattBlairstone.bsky.social, Publisher. Hail the Tenebrous Cult🖤☠️ https://linktr.ee/TenebrousPress
@esteemedbastard.bsky.social
Twitter machine broke. Sometimes I write smut. Belegarth LARPer. He/him, 30. Ao3: zacechild Original fiction: Zack Prince
@errantwritings.bsky.social
SHE/HER Pronouns Writer, Legal Assistant, cat mom, Down Syndrome Mom, gamer
@charbennardo.bsky.social
MG, YA, & adult author of spec/romantic fic. Cat lover, swimmer/biker, handbell ringer, NE Patriots fan. Member of SFWA, NJRW, Authors Guild. Searching for agent/publisher.
@paulhetzler.bsky.social
Helping to connect people with nature through my quirky nature and science-y essays. Dad, arborist, writer, former homesteader. Live in Québec, Canada. Grateful for all the beautiful souls here!
@rebeccainprint.bsky.social
Writer & blogger at rebeccainprint.com | History Grad | Myth, memory, & meaning | Now publishing on Medium
@havetsavain.bsky.social
Hiya! I'm Kim, one of the authors of an upcoming book series Havetsavain Academy of Arcane! Our First book: https://amazon.com/dp/B0DQV8W7KN Website: https://linktr.ee/havetsavain Hope you all Have it so fine at Havetsavain!
@msjenniferdrewett.bsky.social
Disabled, LGBTQ+, polyamorous author 📚 ‘New Leaves, Old Scars’ is out now 🍁 Coming soon: ‘The Midwife in the Middle’ 💕 #WIP ‘The Way Out’ ❤️❤️
@suzielnaggar.bsky.social
Egyptian American Dramaturg, Scholar, and Artist PhD at Northwestern University in Interdisciplinary Theatre & Drama/ MENA Studies Decoloniality, Solidarity, Community
@puryn.bsky.social
#amwriting lvl 33, druid, waterbender, cabin #3 真希 enthusiast. reading, gaming, writing. currently 📚: The Spellshop
@m-walshwrites.com
Indie author. Creator of GRAYLANDS. Published three books so far. Deal mostly in fantasy and horror fiction. Trying to make a career out of this nonsense. Surviving. https://www.m-walshwrites.com https://www.books2read.com/m-walshwrites
@carolynbrown.bsky.social
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling romance author! 135 books and counting 📖❤️ Order BED OF ROSES now! https://a.co/d/c9KZKWv
@strangewildspress.bsky.social
Tiny Maine Horror Press. BOREAL - Feb. 25th | Vulpine Curse - Apr. 30th |EIC @katsilvaauthor.bsky.social. Website: www.katherinesilvaauthor.com/strange-wilds-press Order BOREAL: https://books2read.com/u/470Rq8
@jpjacksonauthor.bsky.social
Award winning author of Dark LGBTQ Urban Fantasy, MM Paranormal, and Queer Horror. Book reviewer. Proofread Editor. Sensitivity Reader. https://www.amazon.ca/J-P-Jackson/e/B073V799CZ/
@nefariousbatpress.bsky.social
We're a women-owned independent publisher specialising in queer horror, crime & dark fiction, operated by TC Parker & Shauna Mc Eleney We like intersectional feminism. A lot www.nefariousbatpress.com Absolutely no AI anywhere
@bcsmagazine.bsky.social
Hugo, World Fantasy, and Ignyte Award finalist online magazine of literary adventure fantasy, since 2008. Read/listen online: https://beneath-ceaseless-skies.com
@thesleepinggod.thestaggeringgiant.org
Writer: thepenwrangler.blogspot.com/?m=1 Reader Gamer: thestaggeringgiant.blogspot.com/?m=1
@sillysyntax.bsky.social
Nebula, Aurora, WFA finalist, Ignyte Co Founder "SKIN THIEF STORIES" Neon Hemlock. COUNTESS out now ECW Press. Goth, plant grower, music enthusiast. She/They, Queer, 🇹🇹 🇨🇦 rep by Michael Curry. Banner: Matt Griffin suzanpalumbo.carrd.co
@cathypegau.bsky.social
Author (book descr. in pinned). Spouse. Parent. Critter wrangler. Coffee lover. Not always in that order. https://CathyPegau.com Do not obey in advance. No to GenAI. Please use ALT TEXT. Rep: Natalie Lakosil LookingGlassLit.com She/her Bi/Pan/Queer
@thedeadlands.com
a journal of ends and beginnings https://thedeadlands.com published by @psychopomp.bsky.social
@prismnpen.bsky.social
An online journal of compelling LGBTQ fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Calling on all readers and writers with LGBTQ+ flair to join us on https://medium.com/prismnpen #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #2SLGBTQ #2SLGBTQIA #Queer #QueerWriters #Writing #Storytelling
@dancoopcoop.bsky.social
Inordinately fond of music. Guitarist, gardener, Francophile. I read a lot. Dad to grown-up son who means the world. Used to teach children with special needs, now write novels. Wondering if this is progress. #Gaza #FreePalestine www.dancooperbooks.co.uk
@riverriverbooks.bsky.social
Where Poetry Moves. Two editors, publishing (at least) two exceptional poetry titles a year & the Plainwater Nonfiction Series. Poetry submissions open May and June. Posts by @amorak.bsky.social and @hanvanderhart.bsky.social www.riverriverbooks.org
@efdeal.bsky.social
Author, editor, video editing. Find me at efdeal.net #Steampunk lovers, meet the Twins of Bellesfées: One's a scientific genius, one's sometimes a wolf, but both make 1842 France a mad adventure with ghosts, vampires, mad scientists, and a bit of romance.
@mcneilauthor.bsky.social
Author. Fiction (sci-fi, fantasy, closed-door romance, horror). Nonfiction as Amanda Nevius (book reviews, discussion guides, fashion). Vintage-inspired notebook designer. Queer. Sober. Married. linktr.ee/opinionsofawolf
@neonsupernova.bsky.social
The universe is infinite. I am a Gamer, Artist, & Writer. I love synth wave, outer space, and most things 1980’s.
@sensorypenalities.bsky.social
Account of the book and ongoing blog: www.sensorycriminology.com run by Kate Herrity (@kateherrity) + Jason Warr (@warrcrim) for all things foregrounding a #Sensory focus on matters #Criminological. Follow for #Creative and #Sensorial takes on #Criminology
@authorsmcato.bsky.social
Contemporary romance author from Western NY. Dark and spicy with a twist. Nothing’s better than good banter. Smcato.com
@velyrhorde.bsky.social
Velyrhorde is a gender nonspecific cyberbeing, a wordsmith, and a world builder.
@winterandwords.bsky.social
📖 writer in rural ireland ☕ cusp of gen x and millennial 🏳️🌈 dark, emotionally intense, queer fiction 💖 here for the writing community 💻 tumblr at @winterandwords 📚 stories at winterandwords.com 📸 photos at @winterandlight.bsky.social
@sownow.bsky.social
A daily podcast about writing and writers that made history. https://storyofwriting.com
@markguyer.bsky.social
Writer Neurodivergent Doctor Who fan Credits: PHANTOM DELIVERY(novel) THE CHOIR (featured on the CREEPY podcast) Co-writer of MOCHI’S GRIMOIRE, set in Angela Yuriko Smith’s BITTER SUITES universe. Fiction pseudonym of non-tiction writer Dustin Pinney.
@adamroberts.bsky.social
Writer, FRSL. Prof, RHUL. Literature and science fiction. https://profadamroberts.substack.com/
@themcmr.bsky.social
Poorly adjusted grown-up talks culture. 🎮 Platform Agnostic Gamer 🎮 📺 Movie & TV Enjoyer 📺 🤬 Chronic Complainer 🤣 🍻 Beer League Hero 🏒 Current Games: Oblivion 🔥 Expedition 33 ✨ Avowed 🦄 Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 ⚔️
@adambotallack.bsky.social
Archaeologist, Cornish and Irish, cook, baker, gardener, tin miner, photographer, very concerned about the planet, pretty left wing, woke.
@stylesclashfolk.bsky.social
Musicians South Yorkshire based , we write and perform music our style is folk based , but we venture into rock and country hence the name styles clash. Check us out here https://soundcloud.com/lana-marie-styles
@michaelsocolow.bsky.social
Communication & Journalism, University of Maine. 2019 Fulbright Scholar, University of Canberra. https://cmj.umaine.edu/faculty-staff/michael-j-socolow/
@imminentdingo.bsky.social
Boston based writer and indie dev Writing Risk The Six about a post-apocalypse refugee forced to hunt immortal monsters to maintain his visa. Making PikemanTactics, Final Fantasy Tactics meets Balatro http://about.me/petasos