Antony Botting

Playing Host is officially out in all formats! A remote house. A damaged host. Two strangers who won’t stop.. until they find a truth neither of them is ready for. If you enjoy psychological sci-fi thrillers, this one is for you. Pick up your copy here👇 amazon.com/dp/B0CKRTF2HS

A birthday celebration. Crystal glasses. Flickering candlelight. Everyone is smiling. But the countdown has already begun. Discover Pebble in the Dark. Books 1 & 2 are free on Kindle until 15 September. amazon.com/dp/B071CSH8ZX

There was a time when the Moon looked much bigger than the Sun in our sky. There will be a time when it looks smaller, making total eclipses impossible. We just happen to live during the strange window in between.

Before mankind... Before civilisation... There was already... interest. Playing Host is FREE on Kindle from today until 28 July. 🔗 amazon.com/dp/B0CKRTF2HS

Predator isn’t the best sci-fi movie ever. It’s the best movie ever.

Playing Host is free to download until 21 April. If you enjoy psychological sci-fi thrillers, now’s a great time to check it out. Download here 👇 amazon.com/dp/B0CKRTF2HS

This November, Voyager 1 will reach a light-day from Earth. From that distance, our world (the pale blue dot) will appear as it was yesterday and over time, drift further into the past.

When attention locks onto something, the rest of the world quietly disappears. Even gravity, apparently.

A birthday reception. Crystal glasses. Candlelight. A countdown no one hears. Discover Pebble in the Dark. Books 1 & 2 are free on Kindle until 2 March. amazon.com/dp/B071CSH8ZX

No rain today. Slightly unsettling to be honest.

Seeing this made my day, thank you! I really hope you enjoy the read.

Playing Host is free to download until 19 January. If you enjoy psychological sci-fi thrillers, now’s a great time to check it out. Download here 👇 amazon.com/dp/B0CKRTF2HS

Your brain is slightly radioactive and always has been. Neurons rely on potassium to fire signals and a tiny fraction of it (potassium‑40) is naturally radioactive. Thinking happens in a radioactive environment. 🧠☢️

Storytelling existed long before print anyway. Audiobooks are closer to how tales were originally told.

What is your first read of 2026?

Did you know the first Christmas trees were decorated with apples, not ornaments? 🎄 Funny how traditions evolve. Hope your day is filled with good ones, old or new. Merry Christmas 🤍

Supermarkets right now feel less like shops and more like competitive contact sports.

It takes the Sun 225–250 million years to orbit the Milky Way’s centre. A Galactic Year. Travelling at 515,000 mph, we’ve only made about 20 laps in the Sun’s 4.6 billion year history. The last time we were in this spot, dinosaurs were just appearing! 🦖✨

Is inspiration louder at night, or are we just finally listening?

Looking for a more unsettling place to put your tea or coffee? Allow me to assist. ☕️ Each Playing Host mug is part of a limited edition run of 100 and is individually numbered. Perfect for fans who enjoy the darker side of sci-fi. Claim your unit: tinyurl.com/ykjcwuzt