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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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We are thrilled to announce a book deal with @elianeboey.bsky.social for her cozy sci-fi novella, The Ah Huat Engineering Cookbook and Organizing Manual, publishing February 2027! Read more about the book and the deal announcement: #bookdeal #publishing #sciencefiction #books #scififantasy

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So did mine

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Quiet in the bookshop today. Rain on the windows, books slumbering on the shelves, and the espresso machine in the corner occasionally grumbling to itself.

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Meet the Dragon Prince of Mongolia www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Jotting down a few notes before work. #writer

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The saddest thing about working in the bookshop is that I have become used to the smell of new books and don’t notice it anymore.

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Kudos to the GLP for bagging a plum episode here! Will definitely be reading!

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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

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Well, well...

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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.

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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...

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Still on sale, only £1.99!

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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.

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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. ☺️

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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).

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

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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...

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

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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...

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

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

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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

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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...

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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Glad you’re enjoying it!

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With Emma Newman, Peter F Hamilton, and Adrian Tchaikovsky

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Waking up to a great view

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

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

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

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