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We might have accidentally become overloaded with freebies in November . . .

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I love helping other authors find new readers, so I often share eBook giveaways. These collections are meant to include only clean reads—no gore, violence, or smut. While I can’t personally check every title, most authors do play by the rules.

Now, I can’t 100% guarantee that all the books are literary masterpieces, but they are all free or almost free! So why not take a look? You might just stumble on your next favourite indie author!

Anyway, put up an umbrella and prepare to be showered with eBooks. Here they are, all eight promo bundles (eek):

Free eBooks for Readers Who Love Romantasy & Quirky, Funny Sci-fi.

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News

Meanwhile. . . here’s a roundup of what’s new in science fiction, fantasy, and romance over roughly the past 7 days — fresh announcements, trailers, books, film/TV.

Heads up: I’m just sharing the latest news, not vouching for every project. Some of it sounds enticing, while some... I’ll let you decide!

Books & Publishing (Mainstream)Fantasy

* A notable deal: In the “Book Deals: Week of November 3, 2025”, the acquisition list includes fantasy/horror titles. This signals that publishers are continuing to invest in fantasy IP, though the specific titles weren’t all publicly detailed.

Romance

* While romance‑specific huge announcements were scarce this week, the charts show strong movement in fantasy/paranormal romance: according to PopVortex, the “Best Selling Fantasy, Romantasy & Paranormal Romance Books” list was updated as of November 3. This indicates ongoing consumer interest and market momentum in the romantasy space.

Books & Publishing (Indie / Small Press)Romance & Romantasy

* A new listing of “Top new romance books in November 2025” shows several titles dropping imminently — for example: Brimstone by Callie Hart (fantasy/romantasy) on Nov 18; and The Poison Pastry Bakery by Brynne Weaver (reverse‑harem/paranormal romance) on Nov 15.

* A recent blog post from Barnes & Noble Press spotlighting “The Most Anticipated Indie Book Releases of November 2025” includes a mix of romance, fantasy and mystery titles from self‑publishing authors and small presses.

* According to a recent article from BookRiot, independent booksellers have picked their top new books of November 2025 — a useful signal of what smaller press titles might gain traction.

Fantasy & Sci‑Fi

* A publication listing “10 Must‑Read Sci‑Fi and Fantasy Books Coming Out … November 2025” is freshly posted, signalling what’s upcoming in the speculative space. ([thatlovepodcast.com])

* A list of “Our 33 Most Anticipated Sci‑Fi, Fantasy & Horror Books for the Rest of 2025” includes deep cuts and smaller press titles, and is recent. ([Literary Hub])

Audio & Radio (Indie)

* A live prequel episode for the audio drama Camlann (post‑apocalyptic urban fantasy tied to Arthurian/British‑folklore) has been announced or featured; this kind of indie audio drama may be of interest. ([kingsplace.co.uk])

* A curated list titled “Indie and lesser‑known Audio Dramas for 2025” was updated recently in a podcast directory, pointing to emerging audio fiction gems. ([Podchaser])

Why These Matter / Useful Tips

* These indie and small‑press picks often fly under the radar of major media coverage, so keeping an eye on lists like “anticipated indie releases” gives early insight.

* For audio drama fans: emerging shows like Camlann represent how creators are blending myth/folklore + speculative genres into fresh formats.

* If you’re a reader looking for new authors or less‑publicised works, checking indie‑press lists and independent bookseller picks can yield hidden gems before they become mainstream.

* From a fandom perspective: these indie titles may offer more creative freedom, atypical tropes or more diversity than major‑label releases.

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