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Annabel Campbell

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(she/her) SFF writer based in Lanark, Scotland. Her first novel, THE HOLLOW MAGE, combines a coming-of-age narrative with thrilling magic and found family. Repped by Robbie Guillory at Underline Lit. ๐Ÿ’šs dogs, cats, books,wine and board games.

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Also, to celebrate newsletter week, here's some wonderful character art of Naila from THE OUTCAST MAGE, by the AMAZING www.chrissimmondsillustration.co.uk

In the glass city of Amoria, Naila must master her magic or risk exile. Yet will Naila's power save her or risk everything she holds dear?

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It's newsletter day tomorrow! This newsletter introduces my publishing journey, MORE incredible character art (with a small intro to the disaster wizard himself), upcoming events and book reviews! Plus all my previous Substack posts are available below.
disasterwizardsanonymous.substack.com

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Dog who found two bones only to discover that heโ€™d already eaten both of them: a portrait.

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I CANโ€™T WAIT!! Lyndseyโ€™s short fiction is dark and delicious, and she is an absolute master of Scottish folklore. I am looking forward to this so much and delighted sheโ€™ll be working with the wonderful @lunapress.bsky.social ๐Ÿ˜

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I have finally created a newsletter! If you're at all interested in receiving posts about writing, the publication journey, character art, and updates on THE OUTCAST MAGE, please subscribe using the link below.
The first post will be on April 15th!

disasterwizardsanonymous.substack.com

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Ah! Congratulations to all the wonderful authors I know who are in this! WHAT A LINEUP! Seriously, donโ€™t miss out on this one ๐Ÿ˜

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YESSS!! Dave is a fantastic writer and this book will be ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ Prepare to be whisked around the world for blistering action and heart-stopping suspense.

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So delighted to get to chat with LR Lam, Hannah Kaner and @elizachanwrites.bsky.social tonight. Twas a real and proper privilege.
If you love fantasy novels, you all should be checking out, Dragonfall, Sunbringer and Fathomfolk as a matter of urgency. Do it!

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Last few days of Hugo eligibility- THE GAUNTLET AND THE BROKEN CHAIN (2023) is eligible for best novel, THE ROTSTORM (2021-2023) for best series, with Head of Zeus If you enjoyed the series, consider it! A Scottish win at Glasgow Worldcon! Will repay you with Buckfast... ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐Ÿ›ธ๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ๐Ÿ›ธ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ

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Ah man ๐Ÿซ‚ I mean, like Neil said, do whatโ€™s right for you always. But also Cat books ๐Ÿฅบ I love them

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๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿฅน Thank you! ๐Ÿ’œ

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๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ˜ฑ too much excite ๐Ÿ˜‚

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๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿฅน Thank you so much, lovely ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ

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And to introduce my poor, tortured characters. Naila (front), who canโ€™t use magic in a city where magic means everything. Haelius (right) her disaster wizard mentor. And Larinne (left), a powerful politician trying to hold the city together. Incredible art by www.chrissimmondsillustration.co.uk

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AAAAAAA!!! Congratulations, Lyndsey! This is just the best news!! Lyndseyโ€™s short fiction is dark, lush and enticing, and her Black Mirror-esque SF will stay with you long after the last page. Sheโ€™ll keep you up at night and youโ€™ll thank her for it.

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Edinburgh University has appointed Simon Fanshawe, a leading supporter of the anti-trans hate group LGB Alliance, as their new Rector. He ran completely unopposed for the position. Anti-trans groups across the UK are cheering the appointment.

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There isn't enough epic fantasy in my inbox... Please fix this.

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Some lovely music and wee alcohol-free beer in Covent Garden ๐Ÿ’š

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A very bookish trip to London for @georgiasummers.bsky.social book launch of the wonderful CITY OF STARDUST. Itโ€™s been an absolute blast and I have caught up so many excellent people and met some new ones! Georgiaโ€™s book is dark, delicious and magical. Check it out!!

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Aaaaaa!!! So excited for this wonderful news! @mkhardywrites.bsky.social are absolutely wonderful writers, and this book sounds both beautiful and haunting. Definitely one to look out for!! Congratulations!!! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

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Love this cover -- I'm thrilled to have a story amidst these Canadian legends! Really can't wait to read what @undertow.bsky.social has put together.

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For sure! Every generation, the Everlys have seen their best and brightest taken but no one remembers why. Violet, the last Everly, intends to find out before the curse takes her. Thereโ€™s doors to other worlds, adventure, romance, sinister scholars, monsters, adorable uncles and generational trauma.

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Look what arrived early!!!! Itโ€™s heeeeere!!! In my hands!! And it is so beautiful ๐Ÿ˜ I canโ€™t wait to visit THE CITY OF STARDUST again!

Congratulations, @georgiasummers.bsky.social! Itโ€™s stunning!

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Woo! I did it! I sent my edits to my agent when I said I would. With a wee dash of mental angst thrown in there too (sorry Robbie). My spine would like me to find an activity that doesnโ€™t involve my desk chair now. -eyes desk-based day job- Hmm, mistakes have been made

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Sending hugs and tea ๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿซ– And ๐Ÿคž exciting things hit that inbox soon!

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Hahaha! Good luck! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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Congrats, Sunyi!! And glad to see theyโ€™re giving you the deference you deserve ๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿ‘‘

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Ugggggghh, Iโ€™m sorry. It is such a hellsite.

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Went for a swim this morning (I know, shower me with praise). I first forgot to swipe my card, and then tried to swipe it the wrong way, until I admitted to the kind lady it had been a while. Second mistake: I wore TIGHTS. They got wet, they stuck to me. Lessons were learned.

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Thank you so much for writing it ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š

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It IS. And Cat, YOU hush and let your public adore you.

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Just finished a sneak peek of MUSE: A SONG FOR AFTER THE WORLD HAS ENDED by @cathellisen.bsky.social (in editor inboxes ๐Ÿ‘€) and FUCK. This will be a top read of the year. Imagination so vast you canโ€™t see the end of it. Beauty, despair, love and vicious monsters. A hug and heartbreak in one.

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The walk and edit before work survived a Monday, in January. ๐Ÿ‘€ Rewarded myself with cake, obviously, because what else am I supposed to do?

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Oh lookie, what could this be? A short story prequel to The Maleficent Seven!

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Great blog post from someone who is extremely efficient with his edits!

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Ah man, Iโ€™m so sorry. RSD is awful. It was so lovely to see you yesterday and I hope we can catch up again soon ๐Ÿ’š

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