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I tell stories. A TESTIMONY OF BLOOD out now from @gollancz Rep: Rachel Petty @TBP_agency Links: https://nitter.cf/t.co/1obYvioosb

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We’re delighted to announce, in collaboration with M.H. Ayinde (@mhayinde) and Orbit Books (@orbitbooks), our Illumicrate Exclusive: A Dance of Burning Blades edition!
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Nigerian author Rogba Payne just won @thealdissaward for Worldbuilding with his debut novel, THE DANCE OF THE SHADOWS. West African myth, magic, and music meet high fantasy in a book the judges couldn't put down. Congratulations @RogbaPayne! 🏆 brittlepaper.com/2025/12/rog…
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A Testimony of Blood by @RogbaPayne . OUT NOW!! Inspired by West-African spirituality and set in a world reminiscent of colonial Africa. A TESTIMONY OF BLOOD is the continuation of the SONG OF GODHUNTERS an epic adult fantasy series.
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Delighted that Rogba Payne’s DANCE OF SHADOWS has won the inaugural Brian Aldiss award for worldbuilding at the World Fantasy Convention in Brighton!
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Bud looking comfortable atm
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What an honour to be shortlisted alongside such incredible writers!
We're over the moon that Kavithri by Aman J. Bedi, Shigidi by @WTalabi and The Dance of Shadows by @RogbaPayne have all been shortlisted for the @thealdissaward for World Building in speculative fiction 🎉🎉 For more info: shorturl.at/shZso
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Thrilled to be continuing @RogbaPayne’s take on epic fantasy. The Dance of Shadows - is still severely underhyped. If you want a break from the more prevalent western mythological takes on fantasy, please try it. Also, how much do these covers slap? @Shutabug did a great job.
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So good I did it twice. New book cover painting for A testimony of blood, the sequel to Rogba Payne’s The dance of Shadows.
New cover illustration for Rogba Payne’s new book, The dance of Shadows.
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Happy heavenly birthday to Leke. We want to send a big shout out to everyone who has continued to support Aerosoul. Much love to you all
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Introducing the stunning sequel to #TheDanceofShadows by @RogbaPayne ✨ A TESTIMONY OF BLOOD is an epic and fantastical tale infused with the spirituality of West Africa. Coming 17 July 2025. Pre-order now: brnw.ch/21wSlns
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Authors heading to MCM London this May 🤩 ✨ Connie Glynn ✨ Derek Landy ✨ Rogba Payne ✨ Bella Higgin ✨ Peter F. Hamilton See more info on our guest page! Get MCM tickets: f.mtr.cool/tmgclhofha @dereklandy @RogbaPayne
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Happy paperback publication day to #HighVaultage from @chrssgdn and @JenSugden ✨ Grab your copy of The Sunday Times bestselling scifi mystery today: brnw.ch/21wQZnM
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Proud father of 4.
Nothing like holding the work of your hands. Top 2 coolest book covers I’ve illustrated.
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Our judges @amitasuman_, @mahmud0elsayed, @RogbaPayne, @saaraelarifi and @amandeepksingh7 are waiting to read your work, so make sure you submit your entry to #FutureWorldsPrize by our deadline: futureworldsprize.co.uk/2025…
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OUT NOW! Shigidi and Nneoma just want to be together. To free themselves of the people stopping that, they just need to pull off a heist of the British Museum. No problem. @WTalabi’s Shigidi is a supernatural adventure novel like no other. Get it now! brnw.ch/21wQ2JS
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🌟'An engrossing saga of magic and music' Eddie Robson 🌟'A rich, detailed and (be warned) visceral take on high fantasy that leaves you impatient for sequels' SFX #TheDanceOfShadows by @RogbaPayne is out in paperback today!
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