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the luminary programme

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early access for readers who know their spec fic.

Some books deserve more than just a casual read – they need real readers who *get* them. The Luminary Programme is Mirari Press’s reviewer circle, made up of readers who love fantasy, sci-fi, speculative fiction, and the strange, brilliant stories that don’t fit the mold.

As a Luminary, you’ll get early access to our books before they hit the shelves. In return, you post thoughtful, honest reviews where they matter: Goodreads, Amazon, social media, and our website. That’s it. No gimmicks, no fluff – just you, the books, and your voice.

how it works

First Dibs: You get priority access to new releases and can pick what you want to review. No pressure to take every book.
Your Take Matters: Reviews must be written (not just star ratings) and posted within two months.
We’ll Make It Easy: You’ll get direct links to post your review and tags for social media.
No PR Boxes, Just Books: This isn’t a freebie club. It’s a real review programme. Twice a year, we’ll send a little thank-you, but what you’re here for is the books.

meet the luminaries

Our Luminaries have a combined social media following of +76 000

That's a lot of followers.

claire s.

Instagram: @balthazarinblue

mr pink ink
Nicola Kidd

Instagram: @libraryofnics | Fable

pages of micaela
qady

Instagram: @comfortlibrary_

Ralton Morrison

Instagram: @sirralton

riley herbert-henry
ruby rae reads

Instagram: @rubyraereads | Goodreads | Blog | TikTok | LetterBoxd

rushdiyah

Instagram: @rushdiyah

shaun van rensburg

Instagram: @shaunvrensburg

Simone Nell

Instagram: @shelves_by_sim

Sumaya Adams

Instagram: @_sumayaadams | TikTok | Threads: @_sumayaadams

tasneem burns
Velishia
reinhard venzke

Instagram: @reinhard.venz89 

michelle
readingwithloe

Instagram: @readingwithloe | Goodreads 

tara macpherson

Applications are currently closed.

Keep an eye out on our social media channels for our next application window.

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