The mission of the SSBA is to recognize and promote independent and small press authors writing exceptional speculative fiction. Run by @LNHolmeswriter & Millie
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And now for the surprise! 🥳 The SSBA will do a live show with Saffron on the BOOKED podcast to announce the 2026 semifinalists!
Thank you, Saffron, for this incredible opportunity to uplift our writers. We are grateful for your partnership. 💙
youtube.com/live/seWPfMmU2Qw
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Please note: while this book is marketed for adults, according to the publisher, many readers have commented on its crossover appeal for both YA and adult audiences.
My Lips, Her Voice by L. L. Madrid is a #YA murder mystery with a supernatural spin perfect for #PrideMonth. And check out that absolutely gorgeous cover! 😍
#SSBA2026 #Horror #BookTwitter
@SpecAwards @creaturelit @llmadridwriter
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Never, Never by Callie Taylor is an absolutely diabolical retelling of Peter Pan and Captain Hook. Not your childhood fairy tale. #Horror #SSBA2026 #BookTwitter
@SpecAwards
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Here is Saffron’s entire thread:
The final person in our “Get to Know our Influencers” series is Saffron Asteria! She is the host of BOOKED, a podcast, and the owner of Indiosyncrasy. Saffron is a second year influencer and a major supporter of the SSBA. Let’s get to know her and her work a little better.
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What does Saffron plan to do for the 2026 awards?
Check it out:
📣Promote the SSBA, the nominees, semifinalists, finalists, & winners
🧐Review winning books
🗣️Interview winners on BOOKED
🖥️Optional features on Indiosyncrasy for nominees
But wait…?! There’s more…?! /9
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And now for the surprise! 🥳 The SSBA will do a live show with Saffron on the BOOKED podcast to announce the 2026 semifinalists!
Thank you, Saffron, for this incredible opportunity to uplift our writers. We are grateful for your partnership. 💙
youtube.com/live/seWPfMmU2Qw
/fin
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Small Spec Book Awards retweeted
I also had the opportunity to interview winner Evan J. Peterson 😍
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A BOOKED EXCLUSIVE!!!
And now for the surprise! 🥳 The SSBA will do a live show with Saffron on the BOOKED podcast to announce the 2026 semifinalists!
Thank you, Saffron, for this incredible opportunity to uplift our writers. We are grateful for your partnership. 💙
youtube.com/live/seWPfMmU2Qw
/fin
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Small Spec Book Awards retweeted
Hey, that's me!
I absolutely love being involved by sharing what I can about the Small Spec Book Awards 😍
Thank you so much for including me 😭😍
The final person in our “Get to Know our Influencers” series is Saffron Asteria! She is the host of BOOKED, a podcast, and the owner of Indiosyncrasy. Saffron is a second year influencer and a major supporter of the SSBA. Let’s get to know her and her work a little better.
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Small Spec Book Awards retweeted
Pop this in your calendars! Semi-finalists for the SSBA will be announced LIVE on BOOKED 😍
And now for the surprise! 🥳 The SSBA will do a live show with Saffron on the BOOKED podcast to announce the 2026 semifinalists!
Thank you, Saffron, for this incredible opportunity to uplift our writers. We are grateful for your partnership. 💙
youtube.com/live/seWPfMmU2Qw
/fin
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What does Saffron plan to do for the 2026 awards?
Check it out:
📣Promote the SSBA, the nominees, semifinalists, finalists, & winners
🧐Review winning books
🗣️Interview winners on BOOKED
🖥️Optional features on Indiosyncrasy for nominees
But wait…?! There’s more…?! /9
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Other than the BOOKED podcast and Indiosyncrasy, here is where to follow Saffron:
Instagram: @indiosyncbooks
Twitter (X): @indiosyncbooks and @SaffronAsteria
Strangers in Fiction on YouTube: @strangersinfiction
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Saffron has, in fact, hosted several interviews with SSBA participants from all levels of the competition. Check out her blog and subscribe for even more!
youtube.com/@BOOKEDPOD
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