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garethlpowell.bsky.social
Sci-fi / thriller / horror novelist. BSFA Award winner and Locus finalist. FUTURE’S EDGE out now. Editor at Stars and Sabers. Rep: Lucienne Diver https://linktr.ee/garethlpowell
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Kudos to the GLP for bagging a plum episode here! Will definitely be reading!

It's alive! BFS Long Story Short, Episode 6, recorded live at Cymera! britishfantasysociety.org/blog/bfs-pod... featuring interviews with Gareth L Powell, Stark Holborn, Neil Williamson, Adam Oyebanji, Sam K Horton and many, many more. #cymerafestival #podcast #fantasybooks #sfbooks #sffbooks

Well, well...

Update to this story. They still can’t remember the title, but are reasonably certain that the main character’s husband gets murdered or has been murdered or maybe is a murderer.

Writing for Fangirl Nation, Victoria Irwin calls FUTURE'S EDGE a "bleak cocktail with a shot of hope," and, "great dialogue." You can read the full review here: fangirlnation.com/2025/05/26/f...

Still on sale, only £1.99!

I have two seperate books going out on submission to publishers. Both are high concept horror thrillers with a little dash of speculative fiction. I have everything crossed that they will find good homes.

Rinsed this in two days. Incredibly enjoyable and imaginative. I love a book that has characters you want to be friends with. I'm off to find more @garethlpowell.bsky.social to read. ☺️

UPDATE: The email was legit. The hotel have been in contact again to say they found to whom the items belonged (and it wasn't me).

New Target Doctor Who novelisations wot I edited! You’ll need just 5.4cm of shelf space for fresh trips in time and space.

Here's the content page for my forthcoming #doctorwho novelisation THE WELL. It comes out next month, and you can find preorder links via the link in my profile or here: www.penguin.co.uk/books/469656...

Our constellation of stories grows! See what's available now and whats ahead on our books page: starsandsabers.com/books #fantasy #horror #sciencefiction #books

Thrilled to have a brand new #weirdwest story in this upcoming magic-themed anthology from @starsandsabers.bsky.social 🔮 Of Enchantment, Enigma, and the Infinite is edited by the fantastic @jendiagammon.bsky.social @garethlpowell.bsky.social Info: www.starsandsabers.com/books/of-enc...

Working in a #bookshop, processing and shelving deliveries, tidying displays, making coffee, drinking tea, sorting the newspapers, taking orders, sweeping the floor.

New Instagram post: 5 Tips for Getting a Literary Agent: www.instagram.com/p/DKsOD04qsW... #writingcommunity

COVER REVEAL! Behold the vibrant cover for THE LEGEND LIMINAL by Ren Hutchings @voidcricket.bsky.social, out September 30! Ren's novella is atmospheric and mesmerizing, with a perfect cover to match. Read about the book and cover art by Kim Herbst @kiwifruitbird.bsky.social: #coverreveal #sff

The hotel I stayed in on Saturday night emailed to say I left my wallet and some documents in the safe in my hotel room. I didn't use the safe, and I have my wallet right here. So, whose are they? This feels like the start of a mystery novel...

New Instagram post: 5 Tips for Getting a Literary Agent: www.instagram.com/p/DKsOD04qsW... #writingcommunity

New Instagram reel: unboxing my Doctor Who novel www.instagram.com/stories/gare...

I made cheesy chorizo scrambled eggs for brunch, and that's just a cozy hug in a bowl.

Good to see a whole shelf of my books at the @blackwells.bsky.social pop-up shop at the @cymerafestival.co.uk this weekend #books

New Instagram post: 5 Ways to Find Your Voice as a Writer www.instagram.com/p/DKqBFJ6K6L...

Backstage before our panel at @cymerafestival.co.uk this morning with @starkholborn.bsky.social @bethkesh.bsky.social and our moderator @lordwoolamaloo.bsky.social

After another 7 hour drive, I am safely returned to Bristol from Scotland.

Terrific fun at @cymerafestival.co.uk talking with @starkholborn.bsky.social @garethlpowell.bsky.social & @bethkesh.bsky.social , now signing books, post-event #books #livres #Edinburgh #Edimbourg

Having a chilled time at #cymera2025. First up @garethlpowell.bsky.social @bethkesh.bsky.social and @starkholborn.bsky.social talking about their excellent new books.

Glad you’re enjoying it!

With Emma Newman, Peter F Hamilton, and Adrian Tchaikovsky

Waking up to a great view

As I’m in Edinburgh, I had to go with haggis for breakfast, and this one is particularly spicy

Future's Edge - @garethlpowell.bsky.social #CurrentlyReading #AmReading #BookSky

It’s 400 miles to Edinburgh. I have a full tank of gas, a flask of tea, and a phone full of podcasts

Explore our works available for preorder! Echoes and Embers: Speculative Stories by @pedroiniguez.bsky.social arrives June 15. Preorder links here: www.starsandsabers.com/books/echoes... #sff #fantasy #scifi #comingsoon

New Instagram post: 5 Things You Need to Do if You Want to Write a Novel www.instagram.com/p/DKkK6LhqtN...

Methinks I hear the afternoon tea siren. Time to get the kettle on.

Stack your Kindle for summer: my novel FUTURE'S EDGE is available as an ebook for only £1.99 on UK Amazon for a limited time. Grab it quick! www.amazon.co.uk/Futures-Edge... @titanbooks.bsky.social

Getting ready to drive to Edinburgh tomorrow to take part in @cymerafestival.co.uk