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@hlmoore

Author of the "Death's Embrace" queer fantasy romance series, and the "Tales from the Jovian Empire" sci-fi novella series. https://linktr.ee/author.hlmoore

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Always happy to support a fellow sci fi horror writer! xx Looking forward to reading it on the train to work tomorrow!

07.03.2026 22:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On the 3rd Orbital Anniversary, a mining ship vanished. 12 years later, Agent Carlisle is on the cusp of discovering what happened to it, if she can get the crew of a cleaning company to talk.

A short sci fi horror comedy for fans of Event Horizon and Dead Space!

www.limfic.com/book/ship-of...

07.03.2026 21:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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07.03.2026 21:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hell yeah, I love short sci fi horror!

07.03.2026 21:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
SPFBO 11 | First Chapterย reads! With SPFBO11 Phase 1 underway, I thought I would share the love for my fellow contestants in Abel Montero's group by started a "first chapter" read of other books in the competition. Heart of Dust has been assigned to Team Abel judge Bromantasy, who has an amazing Instagram everyone should check out. Alongside Heart of Dust, Bromantasy is judging four more books: Devil Inside (The Devil Diaries #1) by Tom Lloyd, Dad Magic (The Monarch Children #1) by Benjamin Twigg, Dream (The Oneroi Cycle #1) by Anita Primrose…

SPFBO 11 | First Chapterย reads!

With SPFBO11 Phase 1 underway, I thought I would share the love for my fellow contestants in Abel Montero's group by started a "first chapter" read of other books in the competition. Heart of Dust has been assigned to Team Abel judge Bromantasy, who has an amazingโ€ฆ

28.02.2026 03:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Not to mention, when I seek out books to read, I simply do not trust books that only have a perfect 4 or 5 star track record. I like reading 3 star reviews because those often strike the balance between blind 5-star reviews and 1-star hate fests.

16.02.2026 02:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Additionally - at the end of the day, someone has taken the time to read a book, rate it, and review it... and the ratings/reviews are not for the author. They're for other readers. The author cannot and should not control how people respond to their works.

16.02.2026 02:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fundamentally untrue. Some of the most thoughtful and interesting reviews I've received for my books have been 3-star reviews. It's not a bad rating. It generally means the reader enjoyed it. A 1-star review can be humbling but what makes them have "dignity" where a 3-star review doesn't?

16.02.2026 02:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm in! 1 like = 1 random line from one of my WIPs/ Published works!

29.01.2026 09:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's me! Thanks for the spotlight!

27.01.2026 07:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Follow the #SPFBO11 Authors on Bsky!

go.bsky.app/FfcXJ7o

21.01.2026 19:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This is an excellent book and an excellent series - check it out!

20.01.2026 04:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New Release: The River City Companion โ€“ J. Scott Coatsworth QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth has a new short story collection out: The River City Companion. Canโ€™t get enough of the River City? Here are five more tales to whet your appetite: The Bear at the Bar: A gay...

QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth has a new short story collection out: The River City Companion.

Canโ€™t get enough of the River City? Here are five more tales to whet your appetite.

www.queerscifi.com/new-release-...

#Fantasy #MagicalRealism #GayRomance

18.01.2026 16:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Ugh

18.01.2026 04:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Please, never be shy telling an author you loved their books.

Itโ€™s seriously what gets us through.

18.01.2026 01:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 2222 ๐Ÿ” 511 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 30 ๐Ÿ“Œ 70
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Death's Embrace Series by H. L. Moore GAY BOOK PROMOTIONS would like to invite you to participate in the Series Tour from April 7 - 23. DEATHโ€™S EMBRACE by H. L. Moore Pairing: MM (slow burn) Genres: Fantasy (coalpunk) The stories are b...

๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿฉต Slow-burn MMF (poly) fantasy romance DEATH'S EMBRACE is on tour! Doran, leader of the Black Lung Gang, is in conflict with Arajonโ€™s tyrannical ruler. As things are spiralling out of control, he crosses paths with Nate, an apotheker with a mysterious pastโ€ฆ SIGN UP HERE: forms.gle/bYGyKWNzRctm...

06.01.2026 11:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Heart of Dust in BBNYA & SPFBO11โ€ฆ and a series tourย sign-up! After a difficult 2025, I have entered 2026 feeling recovered, rejuvenated and ready to rock and roll. I was honoured to make it through to the semi-final stage of the BBNYAย 2025 awards with the first book of my Death's Embrace series, Heart of Dust. And just earlier this week, I was thrilled to learn that Heart of Dust made it through the random lottery stage of the SPFBO11 Awards to be one of 300 books to be judged by 10 judges for finalist consideration! Heart of Dust is currently available on…

Heart of Dust in BBNYA & SPFBO11โ€ฆ and a series tourย sign-up!

After a difficult 2025, I have entered 2026 feeling recovered, rejuvenated and ready to rock and roll. I was honoured to make it through to the semi-final stage of the BBNYAย 2025 awards with the first book of my Death's Embrace series,โ€ฆ

06.01.2026 07:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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After a difficult 2025, I'm entering 2026 on a high. I was honoured to make the semi-final stage of the @bbnya.bsky.social awards with "Heart of Dust". And this week, "Heart of Dust" made it through the random lottery stage of the #SPFBO11 Awards to be one of 300 books to be judged!

06.01.2026 03:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ˜ฎ"Heart of Dust" has been selected by the random lottery to go through to the first phase of #SPFBO11! I am so excited. Even if I don't get through to the next round, it's just such a thrill to know I'm in the first phase. mark---lawrence.blogspot.com/2026/01/spfb...

04.01.2026 23:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A parchment paper like background with the cover of Blade Broken on the left, the logo of Indie Ink Awards on the right top corner, and words VOTE FOR BLADE BROKEN heading and bulleted list of categories

Best book cover and cover artist, 
Best friendship, 
Best morally gray character, 
Best setting, 
Prettiest book interior, 
Writing the Future We Need: Bisexual or Biromantic Representation, 
Writing the Future We Need: Gay or Lesbian Representation, 
Writing the Future We Need: LGBTQ+ Representation

A parchment paper like background with the cover of Blade Broken on the left, the logo of Indie Ink Awards on the right top corner, and words VOTE FOR BLADE BROKEN heading and bulleted list of categories Best book cover and cover artist, Best friendship, Best morally gray character, Best setting, Prettiest book interior, Writing the Future We Need: Bisexual or Biromantic Representation, Writing the Future We Need: Gay or Lesbian Representation, Writing the Future We Need: LGBTQ+ Representation

So, Blade Broken got nominated for quite a few categories. Thank you everyone who nominated this. Last chance to vote to make it to the finals!

#booksky #queersky ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’•๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ–คโ™ฟ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿช

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30.12.2025 20:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Can confirm this is an amazing community with a ton of resources!

29.12.2025 02:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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REVIEW: Dance of Demons (Poison and Opium #1) | Alyssa Lauseng About The Book Slave. Soldier. Spy. Daisukeโ€™s heart has always wandered far from home, hoping for a life beyond what heโ€™d have as a Northern Nomad raised in slavery. One evening, when he learns theโ€ฆ

A.L. of IWC reviews "Dance of Demons" by @5feetofredfury.bsky.social:

"Of the books I read over my vacation, Dance of Demons quickly and without question, became my favorite. I cannot recommend this book more. 5/5 stars."

FULL REVIEW HERE: indiewriterscollective.wordpress.com/2025/12/29/r...

28.12.2025 23:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Hey Spec Fic authors and readers: sci-fi, fantasy, paranormal and horror. Join us at LimFic.com. We're building an alternative spec fic book community/directory where authors help each other. Help us grow!

Authors:

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Readers:

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28.12.2025 17:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh my gosh it's gorgeous!

28.12.2025 21:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Playing Mass Effect:

Everyone you know:

โ€œHi Shepard, I know we are tying to save all life in the galaxy but โ€ฆ I have a personal issue that can only be addressed by you personally doing some extreme violence 10,000+ light years away โ€ฆ so โ€ฆ yeah โ€ฆ when can you pencil that in?โ€

28.12.2025 03:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 21 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
A parchment paper like background with the cover of Blade Broken on the left, the logo of Indie Ink Awards on the right top corner, and words VOTE FOR BLADE BROKEN heading and bulleted list of categories

Best book cover and cover artist, 
Best friendship, 
Best morally gray character, 
Best setting, 
Prettiest book interior, 
Writing the Future We Need: Bisexual or Biromantic Representation, 
Writing the Future We Need: Gay or Lesbian Representation, 
Writing the Future We Need: LGBTQ+ Representation

A parchment paper like background with the cover of Blade Broken on the left, the logo of Indie Ink Awards on the right top corner, and words VOTE FOR BLADE BROKEN heading and bulleted list of categories Best book cover and cover artist, Best friendship, Best morally gray character, Best setting, Prettiest book interior, Writing the Future We Need: Bisexual or Biromantic Representation, Writing the Future We Need: Gay or Lesbian Representation, Writing the Future We Need: LGBTQ+ Representation

So, Blade Broken got nominated for quite a few categories. Thank you everyone who nominated this, and now, it's time to VOTE.

#booksky #queersky ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’•๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ–คโ™ฟ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿช

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27.12.2025 20:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Winter Sale 2025 by Niranjan A bundle by Niranjan, $15.00 for 32 games

I have a sale of standalone books on itch-io, most of which are queer! Do check them out! Deeply discounted!

#booksky #queersky ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’•๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ–คโ™ฟ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿช๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒˆโ™ ๏ธ ๐Ÿ“ฆ

itch.io/s/176154/win...

26.12.2025 09:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The End of the Year Sci Fi Sale by Niranjan and 28 others The End of the Year Sci Fi Sale: 41 items for $25.00

If you didnโ€™t receive enough reading material this holiday (never!), you could always treat yourself to this massive bundle of indie #sciencefiction on Itch. Fill your digital bookshelf! ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿช #booksky

itch.io/b/3450/the-e...

26.12.2025 05:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0