Suyi
@suyidavies
Author. He/him. Barely here. Latest: SEASON OF THE SERPENT + LOST ARK DREAMING (Ignyte winner; Nebula finalist).
Tuesday 11 August. r/Fantasy subreddit. Ask Me Anything (and maybe win some goodies while at it!).
🏬 6 bookstores, 📍 3 regions, 📚 3 books: Order ANY book in #TheNamelessRepublic trilogy from any of 6 partner bookstores across the US, UK & Canada and get a signed, limited-edition bookmark with your order. Offer lasts until Sept 30, while stocks last!
SEASON OF THE SERPENT is the final novel in The Nameless Republic trilogy (2021-2026). It's the punchiest, twistiest, riskiest, most gut-punching, wide-ranging, experimental--& therefore the most "Suyi Book"--of the 3 so far. Out next month (Aug 18), with notes on events & book swag coming soon.
If you'd told me that after Ottawa's 6-month winter, I'd be gladly returning to this city for the warm weather (despite spending time somewhere I *expected* to be warmer--here's looking at you, Joburg), I'd have laughed you (ha ha) out the park. Now I'm just laughing (he he).
Happy book release day to @ldlewiswrites.blacksky.app & YEAR OF THE MER. I can't imagine having to launch a book on a day like today. But your thunder shall not be stolen!
Winner's medallion for #LostArkDreaming arrived in the mail from @theignyteawards.bsky.social! Thanks to the #IgnyteAwards team (esp @ldlewiswrites.blacksky.app + @sillysyntax.bsky.social) for the good work of making this happen every year, and artist @nilahmagruder.com for the excellent art.
Why 16 Oscar nominations for SINNERS matters, and why you've probably never heard of the oldest written Black vampire tale in North America. Happy Black History Month to all who celebrate!
Says a lot about my current state of affairs that after I spent months trying to write and send a single newsletter, I managed to still mess it up by stating the incorrect month. This week's vibe: Big Yikes. suyidavies.com/campaigns/vi...
Happy book publication day to @tashasuri.bsky.social and The Isle in the Silver Sea!
"Peak Day", 2025. A new employee at a fulfillment centre gets an orientation from the only other human employee in their unit. Edited by @teresempierre.bsky.social. Published by @houseofanansi.bsky.social. On shelves now. (Hopefully on literally any other shelf than the Bad River's).
It's @canconsffh.bsky.social next weekend! I'm excited for: snazzy new venue; time with friends old & new; dope panels & events + fave Toronto bookstore @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social; the thrill of enthusiastic readers; copious beers; etc. Thankfully, I have a slim schedule this year. See below!
It's probably now well known amongst Ottawa SFF folks that I'll say goodbye at an event, then head out to go play a football game. After many gasps of incredulity and a few doubts that being an author & playing sports don't mix, here's some proof that, well, in this house, it kinda always has!
Look at our gal--so freshhh! The majesty, the jewellery, the braids. The authority, the defiance, the gaze. The casual step-on-me energy. Esheme hive, rise--this is our time!
Welcome to the final reckoning. SEASON OF THE SERPENT 🐍, the final book in The Nameless Republic trilogy, is out from Orbit Books in August 2026. Buckle up.
Cover reveal for SEASON OF THE SERPENT in 3, 2, 1 days. And look---a tiny peek! (What do we suppose is on the cover? Wrong answers only.)
The duality of man: It was my birthday this past week. It was also the first time I fell down the stairs. Only one of those two things is shown in this photo.
Twisted Metal S1 is a bit run-of-the-mill but stays true to the spirit of the video game. But S2---oof. Triples down on everything that made game & show deliciously irreverent: more chaos, more freak energy, more goof. It's a big joke of a TV show that knows how to laugh at itself. Solid craic.
In my lifelong quest to watch everything Susan Wokoma has ever been in, ended up stumbling into this slept on one-season wonder with the irrepresible Matt Berry. Hilarious.
One thing you can trust Nigerians to do is pull out all the stops to celebrate the demise of a knobhead. Americans, when that day arrives (you know the day I mean), you better be out there in the streets with your dancing shoes on, popping champagne and throwing block parties.
Your friendly neighbourhood author, after turning in the final book in The Nameless Republic trilogy:
Hello to all every new follower from the recent essay post! I'm not online much these days, but I'm quite fastidious with sending monthly newsletters, which often contain updates about essays like this, amongst other things. You can find previous letter & sign up here: suyidavies.com/newsletter
Lastly: 1 week left for this annual fellowship (now in our fourth year!). If you know anyone who's eligible, hound them to submit! Link here: suyidavies.com/fellowship