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Spent the day at my daughter's baby shower - yes I will shortly become a grandad (fingers crossed). Did I miss anything important? #authorsky #writersky #booksky #bookreader #indieauthor

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Oh it's a hot one - still beavering away in my study editing book 1 in my comic fantasy series of books (halfway thru 1st draft of 3rd book). This is now the 4th edit/review and yet I have managed to find a spelling mistake (sorry typo) - what an absolute fuckwit! #authorsky #writersky #booksky

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📚 Calling publishers! We're launching an annual award to honour a reading champion who works to promote the joy of books and reading for fun. We’re seeking sponsors to help make it happen, for instance providing support, or books for prizes Get in touch! Thank you ❤️ #kidlituk

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Productive writing day, which was nice. Also baked a couple of cakes which was also nice! #writersky #authorsky #booksky

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Meet Eline, a woman with a past. But in the brutal, politically-charged circles of the courtesans of Drathburg, does she have a future? Paved With Good Intentions, a World of the Rose Throne novel, is out now.

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If you’re looking for a good beach read this summer, try the Starfall Point books - about a trio of witches living in Michigan - posed delightfully in front of Lake Michigan! It’s available in print, ebook and audio wherever books are sold. #booksky #romancesky

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It's a Book Birthday! Crown Prince: Book One of New Blood! eBook Sale! Tap 2 Jump on It! tinyurl.com/NwBlBk1 #allauthor #author #authorlife #authorscommunity #bookbirthday #bookworms #demolay #ebooksale #epicfantasy #fantasy #fiction #kilpack #newbloodsaga #readers #writerslift

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As a writer I am definitely a pantser & I love it, every writing day is exciting cos I simply don't know where it is going to take me. Confession time - occasionally it also sees me going down a plotting cul-de-sac and today was one of those days - never mind there's always tomorrow. #writersky

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15 rejections on the best story I've got going, 7 in the last week. This story has been through 4 critique groups, 2 classes, got RAVES, still can't find a home. So I am reminded yet again I'm not one of the cool kids. Pubs, if you're interested, it's magic realism steeped in feminist history #mswl

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Why do ice people cover their faces? Surely they are proud of the job they are doing. At least it's not a burkha I suppose....oops!!! #bluesky

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Along with publishing animal themed diaries today I began another review of the first in my comic fantasy series (think Discworld), it's called The Keyholder's Apprentice. I plan to publish soon. I have already the second book and halfway through the 3rd. #writersky #indieauthor #booksky

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I enjoyed reading King's Warrior (Warriors Bk 2) by @edenwinters.bsky.social. It's an action-packed page-turner! King Niam's kingdom is in danger from people within & outside who want to overthrow him. Commander Rafe represents the larger Empire. A relationship seems impossible. #mmromance #booksky

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This lil’ beaut lands in less than 3 weeks! It’s a funny, fact-filled guide to the Stone Age for kids aged 8+, co-written with @brennawalks.bsky.social I’d be v. grateful if you lovely peeps might pre-order a few copies, as it makes a MASSIVE difference to the success of a book — thank you! 🙏 📚😎

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In this week's writer's club we looked at dialogue tabs - must admit it sounds a bit dull but the highlight concerned the use of the ellipsis within dialogue itself - phew, kept my head down - safe to say I shall not be using it going forward for fear of being ex-communicated. #writersky #authorsky

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Reminder that now my PhD is done I’m available for work! Writing, narrative design, historical and narrative consultancy, research etc. I’ve got a PhD, 5 academic publications (another on the way), 3 shipped games (3 more on the way), lots of experience collaborating with cultural institutions

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"One of the best books I have ever read! Almost the whole of English history, told through the eyes of generations and generations of the same family." #Review mybook.to/tboh #HistoricalFiction #mustread #kindle #paperback #BookSky

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One advantage of having a woodland garden is finding some of the gorgeous creatures that live here. This is a female stag beetle. The colour of it's wing case is divine. #authorsky #nature #booksky #beetlemania

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No America No!! RIP #bluesky

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Living up to my moniker of a grumpy old man - visit to supermarket - 1. Why do people think it's ok to park in the mother and toddler bays without bringing along their child? 2. Why can't people take their trolley to the trolley park after loading car? Rant over! #bluesky #booksky #indieauthor

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Just watched a YouTube video by Daniel Hardcastle (The Paradox Paradox). His books where originally published by Unbound who after they went bust was sold to Boundless. Despite promises he has now been told that they will not be paying him or any other author their royalties etc. - WTAF! #authorsky

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In other news - published the first of many 2026 diaries. It might be a tad early but...! #writersky

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#DarkRomance www.amazon.co.uk/Snow-Queen-S... #yafantasy #adventure #mythology #beautifulbooks #magicalrealistfiction #contemporaryfiction #yareads #booksky

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Overheard conversation this morning - it ended with one lady saying that she didn't believe in ghosts as she wasn't superstitious, she smiled before adding 'Thank God' - made me laugh! #writersky #authorsky #booksky

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Yesterday evening I read an extract from my current WIP to my fellow writer's club members. Whilst they laughed in all the right places I don't think they quite get comic fantasy. I killed off a main character purely for the comic effect and they couldn't understand why... I said why not! #authorsky

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I often wonder if an ice operative, upon ripping a child away from their mother, has even a shred of decency left in them. I also wonder how they would react if an armed gang came along and took their own children away. #writersky #booksky #bluesky

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Weekend away with the lads up in the Peak District. Managed to get some reading done in between the drinking and eating - so far so good! #indieauthors #writersky #booksky

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This weekend's FREE BOOK is my short story collection Dancing with Lions. “This collection of short stories dazzled me. Each story is wonderfully written.” (Amazon review) Relationships can make or break us all ... 💔 #freebook #booksky Dancing with Lions: myBook.to/DancingwithLions

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Love history? @helencarr’s new history of English political chaos in the 14th century, Sceptred Isle, is out today!! I hugely enjoyed it, and Helen is a super lovely person, so why not buy her book?

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There's nothing quite like the end of a bromance - bless!! #bluesky #booksky

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MY TWO BOOKS ARE OUT! #newbook #indieauthor #selfpublishing #amwriting #writersky #pleaseshare

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I don't do a lot of self promo stuff but.... I updated my website today, I have a free short story starring Noshit Sherlock available for new subscribers to my quarterly newsletter - just saying! #writersky #authorsky #booksky #readersky www.derekmcartwright.co.uk

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