The Cool Kids
A list of some Cool Kids to follow that I know of and typically have interacted with and are book adjacent. Being absent from this list does not imply you're not a "Cool Kid", just that I probably missed you on accident, or was not aware of your Cool Kid status.
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@adamholcombe.bountyink.com
@jacksondauthor.bsky.social
Between Two Perns CMO at Campfire ๐ฅ Author of Quest for the Golden Plunger
@tannerhowsden.bsky.social
Author of several books with words. I have two dogs and dress like a shark on occasion. SFINCS1 Semi-Finalist. https://linktr.ee/tannerhowsden
@invisiblemoth1.bsky.social
Autistic adult. Wrangler of special needs children. Cat and dog whisperer. Dancer. Indie author of cozy fantasy. Blog at: daleydowning.wordpress.com
@bengalley.bsky.social
Epic & dark fantasy author: Emaneska Series & Scalussen Chronicles, Chasing Graves, Heart of Stone, Scarlet Star Trilogy, Bloodwood Saga. Archer. HEMA. Mischievous ๐ฌ๐ง/๐จ๐ฆ www.linktr.ee/bengalley
@keandrewsauthor.bsky.social
Author. Writer. Editor. Book hoarder. Christian. INFJ. Plant mom. #SPFBO8 semi-finalist, #SPFBO9 finalist https://linktr.ee/Kandrews95
@servantand.bsky.social
Author of the epic fantasy adventure Servants of the Moon and Sun series: an epic fantasy reimagining of Sleeping Beauty. What if Maleficent was Aurora's mother and what if she wasn't really evil? Servantsofthemoonandsun.com
@nickborrelli.bsky.social
Book reviewer, blogger and operator of the Stabby nominated website Out of This World SFF. Husband to an amazing wife. Dad of two girls who I love to the moon and back. #BookSky๐๐ https://outofthisworldrev.blogspot.com/
@alexarch.bsky.social
Firefighter, writer, father, husband, by dayโฆ and by night. Author of SciFi and Fantasy where the worlds are never what they seem. https://alexarchauthor.wixsite.com/alex-arch-author
@luketarzian.bsky.social
I write dark fantasy | I pet dogs | I design books | No AI | Free book when you subscribe to my no-spam newsletter https://bio.site/LukeTarzian
@hcnewton.bsky.social
A fanboy sounding my bookish yawp over the roofs of the Internet.
@jnevair.bsky.social
Author. AGENT RENAULT SPY-FI ADVENTURES & WIND TIDE SERIES. Neffy Award Winner. Short fiction in Simultaneous Times & Eldritch Science. (SFWA member) Educator/academic under another name. linktr.ee/jnevair
@venscorner.bsky.social
Reader, booktuber and occasional gamer. https://www.youtube.com/@vens_corner https://www.twitch.tv/vens_corner
@shadowcat47.bsky.social
Biomedical Scientist. Cat mother. Sci-fi/fantasy reader and reviewer. Lone gamer. SPSFC judge
@seanhalpin.bsky.social
I'm an avid fantasy fan and that's about all there is to my personality...
@akmbeach.bsky.social
Coauthors of The Banshee's Curse duology and other gothic fantasy works
@thebookwyrmjon.sffinsiders.com
Avid Reader, Book Reviewer over on @sffinsiders.bsky.social . Play D&D semi consistently. Have fun memeing books if I get a chance to. Link to all my other accounts: https://thebookwyrmjon.carrd.co/
@drafoxter.bsky.social
Spsfc volunteer judge Team Space Girls, Mexican-American dark fantasy author. Posteo fotos de tacos y garnachas. ๐คญ nancyfosterauthor.carrd.co
@dandjepic1.bsky.social
Podcasting our way through the Malazan world one chapter at a time.
@kbradywrites.bsky.social
(He/Him) Business analyst, aspiring writer, reader, gamer, on a mythical quest for a hurdy-gurdy
@krlockhaven.bsky.social
Parent, spouse, firefighter, goofball, writer of fantasy including: The Conjuring of Zoth-Avarex, The Azure Archipelago, and Mrs. Covingtonโs๐ด Learning Japanese๐ฏ๐ต Working on: FOOL
@jessicaamcminn.bsky.social
Chaotic #indieauthor of queer (grim)dark SFF and sometimes artist. โก๏ธ jessicaamcminn.com
@gjterralwrites.bsky.social
Author of The Binding Tenets Trilogyโ dog dad, cat chew-toy, and happy husband. Bloodwoven out now, Bloodbound 11-08.
@pippintook.bsky.social
@jpatriciaanderson.bsky.social
Canadian SFF author of DAUGHTERS OF TITH and YOUR BLOOD AND BONES | Computer Scientist | UBI NOW | Parent to 3 | Zero AI! | Commit the sin of empathy | She/her (-ish) https://linktr.ee/jpatriciaanderson
@rexburke.bsky.social
Space travel's in my blood, there ain't nothing I can do about it โด๏ธ Latest book, military-action Sci-Fi adventure, 'SPECIAL DELIVERY.' https://linktr.ee/rexburke
@afictionalescapist.bsky.social
Gโday Fellow Escapists! Nameโs Kris (he/him) Iโm a Trans dude ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ, an avid reader/Indie and Self-Pub addict/Booktuber and Author in training. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
@wildfaeriecaps.com
they/them author of queer af romance/fantasy. eater of books, drinker of coffee, chronic brat. wildfaeriecaps.com wildfaeriecaps.itch.io
@valeriestorm.bsky.social
Author, Lady of Storms, Queen of Knives, Goddess of Lightning Demon Storm series is completed!! (https://shadowsparkpub.com/valerie-storm) https://linktr.ee/ValerieStorm
@hcnewell.bsky.social
My books are not YA, NA or for the faint of heart | Direwolves are the new dragons | ABG: Always be glowin' | Pre-Order Shadows of Nyn'Dira at the link below!
@delilahwaan.bsky.social
๐ PETITION (Resonance Crystal Legacy, Book 1) | 2023 #SPFBO semi-finalist and #IndieInkAward winner. ๐ SUPPLICANT, the epic fantasy heist sequel, is out now! https://www.delilahwaan.com/books/
@tabrunoauthor.bsky.social
Lead Previz Artist at Dreamworks Animation. Independent Science Fiction Author. Dad to 2 boys. Tired all the time.
@toritalks2.bsky.social
https://toritecken.com/ Fantasy Author & Booktuber. Wife, Mom, Christian, Music NERD. YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ToriTalks2
@kaagardwriting.bsky.social
Author of The Hunter of Fareldin series. Lover of cars, animals, D&D, and more. Owned by creatures of the feline persuasion. Maker of bookmarks and typos. Digital artist. Reviewers of any size always welcome! Linktree https://t.co/gCzi10mv22
@timwolffauthor.bsky.social
Author of Legacy of Boulom trilogy and The Whisper that Replaced God novella. Partnered with Willow Wraith Press. All books can be found at https://linktr.ee/timwolffauthor?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9e22841b-0bb2-4406-a88e-f5ae3dae4738
@happyhermitltd.bsky.social
Ancient History Nerd & Romantasy Author of the Mages of Oblivion series she/her, pfp by ummmmandy https://linktr.ee/elysethomson
@ormakal.bsky.social
Writer of words & creator of worlds Fantasy & Sci Fi addict Mom, Cat Mom, Angel Mom, Editor, Queer, POC, Human, Diversity rules, Black Lives Matter My body my choice Trans people are valid, Using Gen AI is NOT. https://linktr.ee/geethr75
@beardofdarkness.bsky.social
Hey! Iโm Matthew and I am a Literature Loving Book Reviewer. I have a passion for Author Interviews. DMโs are always open! Linktree ๐ https://linktr.ee/beardofdarknessbookreviews
@prattkristin.bsky.social
UNC c/o 2007. Am a great reader and take pleasure in many things (sports, books, Disney). Opinions are my own. She/her.
@andypeloquinauthor.bsky.social
#EpicFantasy #Author | Darkblade/Queen of Thieves/The Silent Champions | Exploring real humanity through characters and stories, fantasy coming alive!
@kayshiddenshelf.bsky.social
I read and review books on YouTube, and other platforms. I read Fantasy, Sci-fi, Classics, Historical Fiction and more. https://www.youtube.com/c/KaysHiddenShelf
@eleni-argyro.bsky.social
Stuck in an ongoing existential crisis. Reviewing books for fun and the occasional ramble by contributing on https://beforewegoblog.com/ & https://fanfiaddict.com/links/
@vmcclain.bsky.social
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ Author, lover of books, general outdoor enthusiast, #SPFBO5 finalist, and Supreme Overlord of @quarancon2020. She/her #ADHD bi/pan https://linktr.ee/vmcclain
@joelee.sffinsiders.com
Author: Spellbinders, The Dragons of Nรณra | Reviewer for @sffinsiders.com | SPFBO9 Semifinalist | Lapsed academic | Friend of Dogs | He/him
@mayadarjani.bsky.social
#AMMR9 and #RevPit mentee | #indieinkawards finalist | ace | she/her| indie SF author + upmarket spy contemp ANCIENT AS THE STARS and STAR-CROSSED EMPIRE out now! Learn more: http://linktr.ee/mayadarjani
@nickawrites.bsky.social
Epic fantasy and pun writer | Debut novel FOGBOUND available now! | Bad joke curator. Chocolate advocator | The Intern of Goddamn Gamecube Podcast | He/Him My books: mybook.to/fogbound www.njalexander.com
@offthetbr.bsky.social
Husband, Dad, Bourbon Lover, Coffee Lover, Book Blogger. Warhammer 40K. He/Him Self-Published Fantasy Enthusiast.
@alitescape.bsky.social
#bookblogger | 30s | she/her | ๐ ๐ ๐ฑ ๐ฉฐ | #SFINCS panelist | #SFF reader | IG: @alitescape | ๐: 51/52 | REVIEW REQUESTS CLOSED. | โ AI art โ https://aliteraryescape.com/
@benjaminaeveryn.bsky.social
๐ก๏ธ Author of Echoes of Elarien and Rainfallen. SPFBO & BBNYA semi-finalist and SFINCS finalist. ๐ Grab a free fantasy novella with my newsletter: benjaminaeveryn.com/mailing-list
@azshure.bsky.social
(she/her) Our Lady of the Gunblade A fantasy writer belonging to @ShadowSparkPub ๐ โก See linktree for all things art and books. Linktr.ee/Azshure
@tayaactually.bsky.social
I am not on Facebook, but I am being impersonated there. Please disregard any FB messages or friend requests. T L Greylock ๐ #SPFBO7 Finalist โonce nearly wrote an Italian sonnetโ โ๏ธ she/her
@spacemagepress.bsky.social
Freelance editor specializing in line edits for sci-fi and fantasy books https://www.spacemagepress.com/ ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ ๐๐ ๐ซAI #booksky
@llmacrae.bsky.social
Lauren is happiest at the seaside. With a book. And also a pot of tea. She writes about dragons, mostly. http://linktr.ee/llmacrae SPFBO7 Finalist
@dlawsonauthor.bsky.social
Fantasy Author: The Envoys of War out now!! Dog dad, husband, teacher, chaos-causer. Member of the #secretscribes, contributor to Willow Wraith Press. reviewer at fanfiaddict.com Davelawsonauthor.com
@charliecav.bsky.social
Reviewer with FanFiAddict- I love reading, boosting indie authors /books, running and of course my pugs. One of The Four Beardsmen of The Bookpocalypse https://www.youtube.com/@fourbeardsmen
@nataliekelda.bsky.social
I'm an author of (space) fantasy and Viking age historical fiction. ESL speaker, biologist, Danish. she/her https://nataliekelda.co.uk/book-links
@jamesldulin.bsky.social
Fantasy Writer | Bad Reader | No Heart for a Thief | No Safe Haven - October 24 | Perpetually Tired Father | #BLM #DefundthePolice | He/Him https://linktr.ee/jamesldulin
@helynalc.bsky.social
author of SKYLARK IN THE FOG (2022) and IMBUED (2024) โข she/they โจ // โข we reach forward โข // NO genAI or LLMs All links in one place: helynalclove.com/links
@behindthepages.bsky.social
Book Reviewer | Requests Closed | Fantasy, Sci-fi, YA | she/her | SFINCS Co-Founder | BBNYA Panelist 2025 | https://linktr.ee/behindthepages
@lyonspen.bsky.social
Author of Starlight Jewel, first book in the Gifts of the Auldtree series, no AI, is actually three raccoons in a peacoat Links to book and other SM: https://linktr.ee/lyonspen?utm_source=linktree_profile
@mikesroberti.bsky.social
NC Writer and Teacher. Contributor to Willow Wraith Press and FanFiAddict.com. Crown and Tide 2: A Grave for Us All out now! Father. Husband. Punk. Christian. He/Him. https://linktr.ee/michaelroberti
@thatcalamity.bsky.social
Author: Legends & Legacies, Shattered Spirits: The Fall of Ishcairn, Cat mom, She/Her, cryptid of the wilds ๐๐จ๐ฆ https://bearberrystudio.com
@jcmberne.bsky.social
Author of the Hybrid Helix, a space opera; first 5-book arc is complete! https://a.co/d/0XRSsUC https://linktr.ee/jcmberne Usually apolitical here, but if you're curious, I'm so far left that checking out my politics might give you whiplash.
@readeratwork.bsky.social
Book blogger and reviewer at Fantasy Book Critic and Ginger Nuts of Horror! https://readeratworkblog.wordpress.com/
@timhardieauthor.bsky.social
Fantasy author | Agent John Jarrold | Hall of Bones (SPFBO7 Finalist & BBNYA2023 Semi-Finalist) | Latest releases A Roll of the Dice & Broken Brotherhood
@angelaboord.bsky.social
Nerdy introvert. Hopeless romantic. Character-driven epic fantasy about chasing hope in the darkness. ๐ฆพโค๏ธโ๐ฉน #SPFBO Finalist FORTUNE'S FOOL #SFINCS Finalist #BBNYA Semifinalist https://linktr.ee/angelaboord
@myyypod.bsky.social
Iโm a hobby farmer and podcaster who loves reading, nature, and Star Wars. (She/Her) ๐๐๐ฑ๐ฉโ๐พ Check out my podcast, On Wednesdays We Read! ๐๐ Reviewer at FanFiAddict ๐๐ On Instagram @goodbooksgreatgoats
@azaleaforrest.bsky.social
Author of The Witch of Emelle series || Living Ghibli Character || Lover of cats, wine, & video games || she/her Site: https://azaleaforrest.wordpress.com/links/ Itchio: https://azaleaforrest.itch.io/ Support: https://ko-fi.com/azaleaforrest
@douglaslumsden.bsky.social
Self-Pub human author of a 7-book Noir Urban Fantasy series featuring hardboiled P.I. Alexander Southerland and a new series featuring were-cat Benedict Shade. Proud Left-Coast Boomer. He/Him. Old, but still running ๐ douglaslumsdenauthor.com
@emmaladams12.bsky.social
Fantasy author. SPFBO9 Semi-Finalist. Amateur artist. Dragon collector. Gamer. Daydreamer. Wanderer. She/her. www.emmaladams.com
@dominishbooks.bsky.social
UK | Freelance proofreader, fantasy book nerd, reviewer and BookTuber http://dominishbooks.com | http://youtube.com/c/dominishbooks
@esmayrosalyne.bsky.social
23 || Dutch || She/Her || ๐ || (SFF) Indie/Self-Pub Enthusiast || Book reviewer at https://www.grimdarkmagazine.com/ & https://beforewegoblog.com
@keithwdickinson.bsky.social
Author of Dexter & Sinister, and The Dragonfly Delivery Company. New novella, Glunda the Veg Witch, out now! BBNYA 2024 Finalist. #SafeSpace ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ๐บ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ธ keithwdickinson.com
@alankdell.bsky.social
Sci-Fi Author, SFINCS 1 Finalist, Book Blogger, Husband, Father, Photographer, Archer, Videogamer. He/Him. No AI โ No unsolicited DMs โ Links: bio.site/alankdell Itch-io: alankdell.itch.io
@triempery.bsky.social
L.L. Stephens, author of epic fantasy Triempery Revelations series and other SF&F fiction. SFWA member. Player of board games and painter of minis!
@zackargyle.com
Bookbornโs husband. Award-winning fantasy author. Founder of the Indie Fantasy Fund and Epic Fantasy Audiobooks. SPFBO Finalist. linktr.ee/zackargyle
@queensbookasylum.com
Owner & editor of Queen's Book Asylum ๐| SPFBO judge๐ฉ๐ปโโ๏ธ| Sarcastic Smartass | Panda at heart ๐ผ| not too old for rock'n'roll ๐ค๐ป| dabbler in writing ๐๏ธ Blog: https://queensbookasylum.com Newsletter: shorturl.at/cFSZ9
@undyrk.bsky.social
Now: Author of The Paternus Trilogy and Kraken Rider Z, Professor, Uncle, Knucklehead. Then: #SPFBO Finalist, Actor, Filmmaker, Knucklehead. Header image by Fantasy-Faction, background by Matheo JBT. linktr.ee/dyrkashton
@fishfeast.bsky.social
I read and listen to books. Sometimes, I talk about them. I repost creatives and people I find interesting including authors, artists, comedians, and others. This may include sex workers as their work is equally valid. asexual Late 40s He/Him
@craigbookwyrm.bsky.social
Husband, girl dad, humanist (He/Him) Reader & reviewer of mainly SFF. Blog/review contributor for http://Fanfiaddict.com Not accepting any unsolicited review/ARC requests https://linktr.ee/craigbookwyrm
@ajcalvin.bsky.social
SF/F Author of The Relics of War, The Caein Legacy, and Wraith & the Revolution (coming June 2025) Reviewer at FanFiAddict.com Newsletter signup: http://ajcalvin.net/newsletter/ Website: https://ajcalvin.net/ Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/ajcalvin/shop
@maximejaz.bsky.social
Non-binary trans masc. Bi. He/They. Author of queer erotic romance๐ฅ I write about guys falling in love in various spaces and times. Love conquers all. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ https://linktr.ee/MaximeJaz
@sheenalouisef.bsky.social
๐ณ๐ด๐ต๐ญ Momster of Elsebub, Sindre & #SookieTheFarmCat living in the arse-end of Norway. -I mostly post about (horror)books and cats. Sometimes I review the odd read. -๐ซDMs unless we know each other
@londonpriceauthor.bsky.social
Author of the Portland Symphony series among others. Oregonian, ADHD, spoonie, queer. Protect trans people. Black Lives Matter, stop AAPI hate. ๐ she/her Get Greg and Nico's book now! http://www.books2read.com/onlywanttobewithyou
@cw-snyder.com
Four-time SPFBO Semifinalist. SPFBO 7 & 9 Finalist. WSFA & 2-time Stabby Nominee. Booknest Longlist. Grimmy Award Winner. Reddit Self-Pub Fave. Meat sack. (he/him)
@sarahchorn.bsky.social
Editor. Author. Gardener. Editing: www.sarahchornedits.com Books: https://a.co/d/1H7RXwk She/her
@lordtbrffa.bsky.social
Christ follower. Husband. Girl Dad x2. WDE. Boss of 2x Stabby Nom FanFiAddict.com. Creator of the Stabby Award-Winning TBRCon. FANFI10 for 10% off @ The Broken Binding!
@dmyoungblood.bsky.social
Indie adult fantasy author. Disabled. Knitter. Wife. Doggie mama. Desert dweller. Former accountant, data and BI analyst. She/her. INTP. LGBTQ+ ally ๐ซ GenAI https://linktr.ee/dmyoungblood
@michaelrfletcher.bsky.social
Author of the Manifest Delusions, Obsidian Path, and City of Sacrifice series, Ghosts of Tomorrow (cyberpunk), Norylska Groans, and some other stuff. https://www.patreon.com/c/michaelrfletcher
@cjdaleywrites.bsky.social
BestGhost is FREE w/ newsletter sub or available on Amazon! Order my debut, Welcome to Cemetery NOW Writer, reader, reviewer. Best known under CJDsCurrentRead Fantasy, scifi, horror and mystery. Reviews on FanFiAddict! https://linktr.ee/connorjdaley
@drjohnmauro.bsky.social
Penn State Professor of Materials Science and Engineering | Glass Scientist | National Academy of Engineering | Editor-in-Chief, J. American Ceramic Society | Grimdark Magazine | Before We Go Blog | Catholic | #WeAre ๐๐ค
@ryancahill.bsky.social
I write Epic Fantasy | Dragons are simply big dogs | Mushrooms should not be consumed | He/Him | Get The Fall FREE http://ryancahillauthor.com/mailing-list/
@suebavey.bsky.social
Author of Lucky Jack (1894-2000) and Kookaburras, Cuppas & Kangaroos (now available in audiobook) Free prequel can be downloaded from www.SueBavey.com BBNYA panelist. SFINCS judge Proofreader/copy editor