My first SPFBO experience - an honourable mention


Earlier this month, I entered a competition called SPFBO. What's that, you ask? SPFBO stands for Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off, a competition that began 10 years ago with the concept from the well-known fantasy writer Mark Lawrence. He aimed to shine a light on self-published authors, and by jings, he's certainly done that.

However, the contest has become incredibly popular. The process now involves selecting 300 books at random from all the applicants, which is a new system developed this year. These books are then divided into groups and reviewed by various bloggers, fantasy reviewers from various YouTube channels, etc. Over the course of the year, the books are judged to reveal the winner. Throughout the year, there will be interviews and significant exposure for your book.

The thing is, this year, 545 entrants sent in their books. Sadly, I didn't make the initial cut with 'Gharantia's Guardian,' but I can always enter next year. The nice thing is that SFF insiders have recognized those of us who didn't qualify, and we were collected in this post for our amazing cover art.


https://www.sffinsiders.com/spfbox-honorable-mentions

(copy and paste the link into a new window if you are reading this on my website!)



Take a look at the books and see if you can spot mine! 




(Published May 21st 2024)




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