Sarah K. Balstrup
@skbalstrup
Dark Fantasy Author | #SPFBO9 semi-finalist | 📖 THE WAY OF UNITY (2023), BLACK STREAM (2025) | Religious Studies | | Here occasionally, also on X & Goodreads.
Every bush walk should end with a waterfall. Photo doesn't do it justice!
Velspar Elegies, for fans of dark, literary fantasy, poetic prose and symbolism. 🔸Book 1: The Way of Unity: mybook.to/ItTq 🔸Book 2: Black Stream: mybook.to/RpzPTJ Available in paperback, e-book and audio! 📖📱🎧
The Way of Unity selected as Book Life Editor's Pick: "readers who favor fantasy of literary ambition with fully imagined lives and beliefs will find this a feast."
One of the most memorable stories of my childhood, The Riddle of the Trumpalar awakened my love of trees. I re-read this recently with my 9yo and it is even better than I remember. 🍃 #childrensbooks #middlegrade
There should be frost on the lawn but instead, it is raining. After the rain, little creatures grow. This odd little puff ball mushroom is called an earthstar, I believe. 🍄
In 2026 my reading has shifted to poetry and I am making an effort to slow down and read at a poetic pace. Poems take time to unfold their meaning, and in the case of William Blake, poetry is a visual experience. Here are my initial thoughts on Songs ⬇️ www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Black Stream, the 2nd instalment in my Velspar Elegies series has just come out on audiobook! 🎧 Narrated by the amazing @di_croft this series is for fans of dark, literary fantasy, open to a unique experience. Help me spread the word! 🥰 #indieauthor #audiobooks #darkfantasy
Hello my friends! By some stroke of fortune, I have been nominated for a Ditmar 😀 The Ditmar Awards are Australia's oldest science fiction, fantasy, and horror awards (est. 1969). If you attended Conflux, Continuum or Natcon between 2022-2025 you are eligible to vote! Link 🔽
Sometimes reviewers put it best! My second 5-star review for Black Stream 🖤
This amazing review from Autumn has absolutely made my day 😊 Read the full review here: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Last chance to pick up a free copy of BLACK STREAM at the Indie Book Sale! Sequel to #SPFBO9 semi-finalist THE WAY OF UNITY 🖤 Discover some indie gems here: indiebook.sale
A small piece of my heart/soul is available for FREE this weekend as a part of the #indiebooksale Treat it well. indiebook.sale
Hey, hey, its the Indie Book Sale! Pick up my latest, BLACK STREAM, for free! This weekend only. indiebook.sale
@stevewestenra.bsky.social I just finished watching The Last Unicorn (1982). Have you seen it? I know you recommended the book a million years ago when I added it to my TBR. I really want to read it now!
Last chance guys! You have until midnight March 4 to enter. ⌛️ Winner receives: 🔹Signed copy of Bk 1: THE WAY OF UNITY 🔹Signed copy of Bk 2: BLACK STREAM 🔹Eye of Velspar mug To enter: 1. Retweet 2. Fill out: shorturl.at/72u1U
Resurrecting some sadly dishevelled classics with Japanese paper. #secondhandbooks
Nine days until BLACK STREAM! Curious? Add to your Goodreads TBR: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22... Or, pre-order now: mybook.to/RpzPTJ
