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Small independent press based in York ✨ 'Enchanted Encounters' is available to purchase now 🤎

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Bitterleaf Books@BitterleafBooks
19 Feb 2025
We’re casting a spell and unlocking the magic for our third anthology! This time, it’s all about Enchanted Encounters—moments of magic, mystery, and the unexpected connections that change everything. Stay tuned for a journey into worlds where fate and wonder collide…👀✨
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Important! Sadly, Enchanted Encounters is being resold on eBay at inflated prices! Don’t buy there. Get it on Amazon (£7) — every penny goes to Little Free Library. 💕
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Have you ordered your copy of our newest anthology, Enchanted Encounters? ✨ Delve into magical worlds with our authors’ whimsical, fantastical writing! Don’t forget- all proceeds go to the Little Free Library, a non-profit organisation dedicated to making reading accessible!
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PUBLICATION DAY! ✨ Our anthology Enchanted Encounters is now available to order on Amazon! 📚 We’re beyond excited to finally share this collection with you and are so grateful for your patience along the way. 💜 Happy reading! ✨
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UPDATE: Enchanted Encounters is almost here… but a printing delay means we need just a bit more time. We expect everything to be ready within 72 hrs & will confirm the new launch date for next week soon! ✨
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Publication Day is tomorrow! 🎉 Get ready for a fantasy anthology packed with magic, adventure, and wonder. Who’s excited?! 🌟📖
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We’re delighted to share that all proceeds from Enchanted Encounters will be donated to Little Free Library!✨ This is a non-profit organisation dedicated to making books more accessible to everyone through volunteer-led book sharing boxes.📚
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Cover reveal! ✨ Here is the beautiful cover for our newest anthology Enchanted Encounters! We’re so excited for it to be available this weekend! 🩷
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Magic is arriving… ✨ Mark your calendars! Saturday 13th September 2025 is the official release day of Enchanted Encounters, our brand-new fantasy anthology! 🐉📖 Get ready to step into worlds of wonder, mystery, and magic. ✨ __ #anthology #fantasy #publishing
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Here’s a sneak peak at our cover for Enchanted Encounters! ✨ One of our lovely Editors, Emma, is currently finalising the cover design! Thank you for creating such a gorgeous cover- look at those pastels, so whimsical and magical!🩷 #coverdesign #fantasy #anthology
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Meet Chloe, our Social Media Manager! ✨🐉 From her fav book to her fav part of the fantasy genre, learn about her below! #meettheteam #anthology #fantasy #publishing
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Meet Shannon- Bitterleaf Books’ Founder and Editor-in-Chief! ✨ Get to know Shannon below, from her favourite book to her most-loved writing form! 🐉 #fantasy #publishing #meettheteam #anthologies
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We now have TikTok! 📣 Follow us on our new TikTok account where we will share fun videos including updates on our anthologies, tips and tricks for writing/editing, creative writing prompts and more! ✨🧚 Our username is: @ bitterleaf.books 🙌🏻 #fantasy #tiktok #publisher
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Get to know the Bitterleaf Books team! ✨ Meet Emma, our Acquisitions and Editorial Associate and Cover Designer! Read about what she loves most about fantasy, her favourite books, and what inspires her as part of the Bitterleaf Books team. #fantasy #independentpress #anthology
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Enchanted Encounters Progress Update! ✨ The magic continues! We’re onto the next round in the editing phase of Enchanted Encounters and every page is getting the care it deserves! Stay tuned for more updates! 🧚 — #independentpress #publishing #anthology #fantasy
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Meet Kummi, Editor & Intern Manager for Bitterleaf Books! ✨ Get to know Kummi, from her favourite book to her favourite writing style! 👇🏼❤️ Keep your eyes open for more Meet The Team posts coming up… #independentpress #publishing #MeetTheTeamMonday
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Our top writing tips for style and technique! ✨ Looking to improve your fantasy writing? Here are some of our tips for writing styles such as flash fiction and short stories! ✍🏼 #publishing #indiepress #writingtips
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Hello to all authors featuring in Enchanted Encounters! 🧚 A quick update for you: our editors are working their way through all of your amazing writing! So keep an eye on your inboxes for updates this week. #anthology #fantasywriting #independentpress #fantasy
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Calling all authors who submitted to Enchanted Encounters! 📣 Keep an eye on your inboxes because we are emailing those who have been accepted into our third anthology. ✨ #fantasy #anthology #submissions #writers #WritingCommunity
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REMINDER: submission deadline is tonight! ✨ We’re looking for flash fiction, short stories, and poems for our anthology Enchanted Encounters! 🐉 #submissions #publisher #anthology #writing #fantasy #fantasywriting
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Submission deadline is tomorrow! 🐉✨ Submit your flash fiction, short stories, or poetry to Enchanted Encounters, an anthology of mystery, magic & unexpected connections! Think mythical creatures, wild spells & fateful bonds! #fantasy #writingcommunity #submissionsopen #submit
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