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The mission of the SSBA is to recognize and promote independent and small press authors writing exceptional speculative fiction. Tweets by @LNHolmeswriter

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An introduction to the Small Spec Book Awards (SSBA), a brand new opportunity for small and independent published authors writing SFF and horror (a thread🧵) #BookTwitter #booktwt #smallpress #AuthorsOfTwitter #WritingCommmunity #independentpublisher #amreading \1


Welcome to the SSBA, @HStBlues of @folklorepod! We are so excited to have you as an #influencer for the competition. #Podcast listeners can find a plethora of #reviews, #interviews, and other discussions regarding folklore on @folklorepod’s website. thefolklorepodcast.com


Some fantastic individuals have signed up as #readers and #influencers for the @SpecAwards, but there is still room for more to join us! Want to aid our mission to spotlight small and indie press #authors writing exceptional speculative fiction? Fill out the volunteer form today!

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Buy books from small/indie presses as gifts for the holidays (and buy a few for yourself to enjoy). Then ask your library to stock those books. Then tell your friends about those books. Not sure where to start? May I humbly suggest glancing at the @SpecAwards nominees?

Please please please support small presses right now. It doesn’t have to be this small press. Just any of them. After January, it’s going to be much harder to do so, and we are all going to need the engagement from the end of this year to help keep us afloat.



We’re still looking for nominations for the @SpecAwards Small and independent publishers may nominate up to five adult novels/novellas per category (fantasy, science fiction, and/or horror). NO ENTRY FEE. Deadline is January 31. #scifibooks #fantasybooks #horrorbooks #awards

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Have you seen the tremendously talented nominees for the Small Spec Book Awards? You can find the entire list of nominated authors and books on our web page (🔗in bio). There is still time to sign up as a #reader for the competition (🔗in bio). The deadline is January 31. #SSBA

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Congratulations to @steveaylett! His book, THE BOOK LOVERS, has been nominated for the 2025 @SpecAwards by @snowbooks #SSBA #BookTwitter #indiepress #bookawards #sciencefiction

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Welcome @snowbooks to the @SpecAwards competition! Be on the lookout for a post about their nominated book in the upcoming days. Good luck to your author! Entries for the competition close Jan. 31. (link in bio)


Congratulations to @InkStainedWreck! His book, THE YEARS SHALL RUN LIKE RABBITS, has been nominated for the 2025 @SpecAwards by @wolsakandwynn #SSBA #BookTwitter #indiepress #bookawards #sciencefiction

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Welcome @wolsakandwynn to the @SpecAwards competition! Be on the lookout for a post about their nominated book in the upcoming days. Good luck to your author! Entries for the competition close Jan. 31. (link in bio)


Welcome to the SSBA, SP Likes Books! We are so excited to have you as an #influencer for the competition. #Readers, check out SP’s Instagram page (sp_likes_books) for vivid, colorful content and candid book reviews. instagram.com/sp_likes_books…


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I'm excited to be a part of this, celebrating small presses and indie authors, please help spread the word for a much needed award in this industry #awards #SSBA #indiepress #smallpress #nominations #books #readerscommunity #writerscommunity

There is still time to nominate novels and novellas for the Small Spec Book Awards. The inaugural competition will take place in 2025, honoring books published in 2024. Don’t miss your chance to participate! Link in bio. #awards #SSBA #indiepress #smallpress #nominations #books

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You can find us on Bluesky at (specawards.bsky.social) and Instagram (small_spec_book_awards) as well! Check out all the beautiful work Cofounder Millie Abecassis is doing on those sites, and don’t forget to follow us for the latest updates. #socialmedia #SSBA 🦋📸

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Congratulations to @CavarSarah! Their book, FAILURE TO COMPLY, has been nominated for the 2025 @SpecAwards by @featherproof #SSBA #BookTwitter #indiepress #bookawards #sciencefiction

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Welcome to the SSBA, @_armedwithabook! We are so excited to have you as an #influencer for the competition. #Readers, immerse yourself in Kriti’s gorgeous website, which has book reviews, authors interviews, & the excellent “Indie Recommends Indie” series! armedwithabook.com



Welcome to the SSBA, @_armedwithabook! We are so excited to have you as an #influencer for the competition. #Readers, immerse yourself in Kriti’s gorgeous website, which has book reviews, authors interviews, & the excellent “Indie Recommends Indie” series! armedwithabook.com


Welcome @featherproof to the @SpecAwards competition! Be on the lookout for a post about their nominated book in the upcoming days. Good luck to your author! Entries for the competition close Jan. 31. (link in bio)


Congratulations to @RABusby1! Her book, YOU WILL SPEAK FOR THE DEAD, has been nominated for the 2025 @SpecAwards by @StelliformPress #SSBA #BookTwitter #indiepress #bookawards #horror

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Congratulations to @KristinOsani! Her book, THE EXTRAVAGANZA ETERNIA, has been nominated for the 2025 @SpecAwards by @PressOrchid #SSBA #BookTwitter #indiepress #bookawards #fantasy

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