SSBA Semi-Finalists
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I thought I was done with the 2026 Small Spec Book Award Semi-Finalist Features, but I received two more responses (yay), so I have a bonus feature for you today. Today’s authors are: Mark T. Bates, author of The Curse of Six; and Alexandra Beaumont, author of Ballad of River Bones. More information on the…
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And all good things come to an end… at least for this year. Welcome to my last set of mini-interviews featuring the semi-finalists of the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. Today’s authors are: Yolanda Sfetsos, author of Fallen Destiny, Fantasy Semi-finalist; Brennan LaFaro, author of Song Dogs; and Dale Smith, author of As a Kang…
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For my SSBA 2026 semi-finalist series, I have focused a post each on fantasy, horror, and sci-fi. So, it only make sense that post #4 be a mix of all three categories. Our authors this week are: Val Loughcrewe, author of Puppet’s Banquet (Horror); Blair Bidmead, author of Rose-Coloured Crosshairs (Sci-Fi); and Keith Miller, author…
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First, I featured fantasy authors, then horror authors. For my 3rd SSBA Semi-finalist post, I will be focusing on 3 of the science-fiction semi-finalists: Koji A. Dae, author of Casual; Rachel Hartley, author of Dear Stupid Penpal; and Amy Orrell, author of Tomorrow Was Beautiful Once. Every Sunday between now and when the finalists are announced…
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The rain is pouring pretty hard outside today as I put together this post, casting the sky in darkness and gloom. It’s a perfect day to feature three of the SSBA Horror Semi-Finalists: Hazel Zorn, author of Reef Mind Jacy Morris, author of We Like it Cherry M. Christian, author of Running Dry Every Sunday…
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For the second year in a row, I am an official influencer for the Small Spec Book Awards. What are the Small Spec Book Awards? You can visit the website for information. On July 1, the semi-finalists were announced! Like last year, between now and when the finalists are announced, I will be conducting…
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After a brief hiatus due to an unexpected illness, I am back with the last round of SSBA Semi-finalists before I start featuring the Finalists and Winners! Check out the first, second, and third posts! I have two wonderful books/authors left to highlight: More Bugs by Em Reed and Moon Dust in my Hairnet by JR…
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Today is my third post featuring the semi-finalists of the Small Spec Book Awards! Check out the first and second posts! I’ve done a feature on horror authors and one on fantasy authors, so in this post, I will be focusing on three of the science fiction semi-finalists: K. C. Aegis, author of Her Gilded Voice, Rosie Oliver,…
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Welcome to the second post featuring the semi-finalists of the Small Spec Book Awards! Check out the first post here! Today is Thanksgiving Monday here in Canada and I have had a busy, busy weekend full of food and family. When I think of lots of food, I think hobbits and Lord of the Rings,…
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Welcome to the first of many posts featuring the semi-finalists of the Small Spec Book Awards! Every few days between now and when the finalists are announced, I will be highlighting three semi-finalists at a time. More information on the awards can be found here. The full list of semi-finalists can be found here. Each…