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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Funnier than the author and easier to hide in public! thedeepdarkscave.com #BooksWorthReading #fantasy #funtasy #sawandsorcery

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I have a book out, it's funny and good. Find out more here: www.thedeepdarkscave.com That's September's marketing sorted!

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Tom Bookbeard @tombookbeard.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Join myself, the beardsmen, @aaronccross.bsky.social and @afrogintime.bsky.social tonight at 9pm (UK) for some RPG shenanigans! www.youtube.com/live/qvkA3uP...

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The Four Beardsmen, Bookpocalypse RPG!!

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A bunch of misfits on a crazy quest which may destroy the world. Found family where the strange uncle is a talking irascible badger. A comedy romp through a fantasy world, with strange creatures & a pair of squabbling sibling demigods. Carpentry in the Elven Forest www.thedeepdsrskcave.com

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Nick Snape 💙🐉⚔️🪐📚 @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

I’m at Buxton Assembly Rooms all day with lots of multi-genre authors. Hope to see you there #derbyshire #scidibooks #fantasybooks #books

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Meet Amber, bullied all her life because 50% human is 0% elf. Jef, the oldest apprentice in a town full of carpenters. Oggy, the only talking badger. Cranky, sarcastic and addicted to coffee. Find out how they meet & end up on an epic quest that may destroy everything! Link in bio #funtasy #fantasy

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

#Books #ComedyFantsy #Funtasy Next Saturday (23rd May), I will be at the @SpotlightIndie_ live event at the Flaxmill Maltings, Shrewsbury. I have a few copies of my book to give away & bookmarks for, hopefully, everyone. Hoping to meet lots of people, but being an introvert... might be tricky!

A stack of my book, Carpentry In The Elven Forest

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Why not pop along and watch me, @dbrook.bsky.social & @timhardieauthor.bsky.social as we join @tdevens.bsky.social for an announcement about something he has been working on? Tomorrow. 8pm BST, 3pm EST. www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4Lo...

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Revolting Peasant Press Issue 1 Reveal Party!

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Thomas J Devens- The Revolting Peasant of Grimdark @tdevens.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Apr 26 @spotlightindie.bsky.social have been so kind to invite me on to reveal: Revolting Peasant Press issue #1 I'll be joined by the amazing @dbrook.bsky.social @afrogintime.bsky.social & @timhardieauthor.bsky.social So tune in, to find out just what the hell this is! 🔗👇🍻

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Since my book was released last October, I have sold 2 a month. I am on 1 for April. Good people of Bluesky, you wouldn't see that average end, would you? Buy Carpentry in the Elven Forest, it has a talking badger! books2read.com/u/mdvY2w #fantasy #comedyFantasy #Funtasy - I'm making this a thing

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Carpentry In The Elven Forest by Alex French

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Don't buy Carpentry In The Elven Forest! It's funny No AI was used The cover art is by a talented artist The characters are relateable Join the millions of others who have not bought it. No politicians have bought it & they know what they are doing. Right? www.thedeepdarkscave.com/glissinda-s-...

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Thomas J Devens- The Revolting Peasant of Grimdark @tdevens.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

I've finally posted my (very) long-overdue review of Carpentry in the Elven Forest by @afrogintime.bsky.social . Check it out. Or skip the review altogether and just go grab a copy of the book. You won't regret it! 🔗👇🍻

Cover art for Carpentry in the Elven Forest by Alex French. A hand drawn illustration of the main characters walking through a forest.

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

I have been neglecting this forum lately and feel I should join in more. Any authors out there,? Any readers who like comedy fantasy? I would love to follow and be followed (not in a weird kink way) #selfpublished #indieauthor #comedyfantasy #fantasy #blueskybooks #no_ai

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Indie author Alex French released his debut novel Carpentry in the Elven Forest last year, you can learn more and read Alex's author interview (in his inimitable, self-deprecating style!) with us right here: spotlightindie.co.uk?p=2819 @afrogintime.bsky.social #writinglife #authorlife #BookSky

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

#comedyfantasy #bluesky_books #fantadybooks What's that? You are sick of people telling you to hate this or attack that? You want to escape from the harsh brutality of an uncaring world? Read my book, it's funny & doesn't hate anything... Carpentry in the Elven Forest books2read.com/u/mdvY2w

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Thomas J Devens- The Revolting Peasant of Grimdark @tdevens.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Dark Oak- @jacobsannox.bsky.social Carpentry in the Elven Forest- @afrogintime.bsky.social Dance with Me- @liviajelliot.com Dragon Spirits (Book 1 & 2)- @llmacrae.bsky.social *Continued Below*

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DB Rook.bsky.social @dbrook.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

We need your help!! Bookpocalypse Big Fat Bookish Quiz of the Year, friday! If you fear for the reputation of our guests please join us and provide clues and support! @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social @timhardieauthor.bsky.social @tombookbeard.bsky.social @davidtlist.bsky.social @charliecav.bsky.social

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Deck the halls with boughs of holly Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Buy my book you won't be sorry Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Get in early on the first-ever saw and sorcery? Mallet and magic? Sod it, just a plain funny book, buy it for a Christmas treat. books2read.com/u/mdvY2w

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

books2read.com/u/mdvY2w In a world of Elves, Humans, Orcs, Goblins and intelligent trolls, our hero uses his wits and carpentry skills to survive. Armed with a chisel and joined by an irascible badger and a social outcast half-elf. Think The Odyssey, but with extra sawdust! #comedyfantasy

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Carpentry In The Elven Forest by Alex French

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

You wait a month for the first YouTube review of your book. Then you get one, and... it's AWESOME! Vibe, captured. Reaction, positive. Music, just perfect! youtu.be/BUyWc2bEyUc?...

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REACTION/REVIEW #88: CARPENTRY IN THE ELVEN FOREST by Alex French

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

In a world of ancient magic and towering trees, one apprentice carpenter must prove his worth. Not with a sword, but with a chisel, an angry badger and a half-elf who does not know herself. Can he succeed against goblins, orcs, animals and getting drunk? books2read.com/u/mdvY2w

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

I have just done my first interview as an author. Thank you to Varsha, Jarrod & bsky.app/profile/chri... For giving up their time to listen to me waffle on. books2read.com/u/mdvY2w youtu.be/74xg_xrXlGQ

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Carpentry in the Elven Forest | Alex French | Author Discussion

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Find out what he is talking about here: Carpentry In The Elven Forest books2read.com/u/mdvY2w

"Turns out there is a book you can buy that contains me, The Gentleman. How... Random"

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Why not bring some warming comedy into your life this October. Surely it's nicer than chilly chills

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

The long nights are drawing in, it's getting cold, and heating costs more and more. How do you deal with this? You curl up under a blanket, Play some good tunes, AND READ A FUNNY BOOK! books2read.com/u/mdvY2w

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

My first Review!!! books2read.com/u/mdvY2w

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Anyone up for a challenge? Write me a ten word horror story for scary season. No prize other than kudos! Best story will be the one with the most likes.

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

You've met the gang, now find out what they do. Amazon link: books2read.com/u/mdvY2w My website thedeepdarkscave.com

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

You've met the gang, now find out what they do. Amazon link: books2read.com/u/mdvY2w My website thedeepdarkscave.com

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Go on, admit it. It sounds at least intriguing, maybe even mildly interesting? It's free on Kindle Unlimited!! books2read.com/u/mdvY2w

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Find out what he is talking about here: Carpentry In The Elven Forest books2read.com/u/mdvY2w

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Day 2 of our Big Indie Weekend online event starts here! Here's today's lineup ⬇️ 1pm: LIVE Indie Author Write-a-Long 3pm: PANEL: Fusion of Fiction & History 5pm: WORKSHOP: Writing for Audio 7pm: PANEL: Assembling the A-Team 9pm: PANEL: Building a Platform

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

"Oh aye, yer could sit there looking kinda pretty. Well, as pretty as yer can look with nae fur. Or yer could buy Carpentry In The Elven Forest and read a book. Can yer read or are you a bird? Wee timorous bastards, thinking they are so high and mighty. Literally." www.thedeepdarkscave.com

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

We are delighted to help share the cover reveal and launch of Carpentry in the Elven Forest, Alex French's fantasy debut. Featuring an epic quest, a mysterious stranger and a sarcastic badger! Happy book launch, @afrogintime.bsky.social! You can learn more here: spotlightindie.co.uk?p=2010

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

At midnight, this little book goes out into the world for the first time. It has no clue what it is doing or what to expect. Much like its protagonist, the world's oldest apprentice carpenter. UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FRZMFFYB US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRZMFFYB AUS: www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FRZMFFYB

from left to right, Juke, Oggy, Jef and Amber in the Elven Forest. The front cover of Carpentry In The Elven Forest

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Now available for pre-order. My debut novel: Carpentry In The Elven Forest. Described by one as "a book" and by another as "containing words". How can you afford to miss out? UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FRZMFFYB US: amazon.com/dp/B0FRZMFFYB AUS: amazon.com.au/dp/B0FRZMFFYB Release date 30th September.

Juke, Oggy, Jef and Amber in the Elven Forest as depicted on the front cover of Carpentry In The Elven Forest.

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Carpentry In The Elven Forest is now available to pre-order on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited! UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FRZMFFYB US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRZMFFYB AUS: www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FRZMFFYB

Carpentry In The Elven Forest, carved wooden sign nailed to a tree

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Carpentry In The Elven Forest is now available to pre-order on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited! UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FRZMFFYB US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRZMFFYB AUS: www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FRZMFFYB

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Well, I have written a book. It will be available for pre-order in the next 72 hours and available to buy from Amazon 30th September. Carpentry In the Elven Forest - a roller coaster of a fantasy quest told in glorious comedy.

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Back on the querying train again. Waiting for those rejections to come piling in. Here's a sample of what I am trying to get published...

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 17/05/2024

As I draw ever closer to the end of carpentry in the Elvem Forest, my mind is already turning to my next novel. Does anyone think there is any mileage in a Troll detective story in the style of Raymond Chandler? Because that is what I want to write!

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Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · 07/04/2024

A big thank you to everyone who supported this project so we could hit our funding goal. There's still time to back and claim some great rewards, so take a look now if you don't want to miss out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tim...

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 04/04/2024

Carpentry in the Elven Forest is now at 86k words. The end is coming. Then my least favourite part... editing.

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 04/04/2024

Unedited snippet time. Please allow me to introduce you to the off-key-bee

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 22/03/2024

Just going to leave this here. Buy it, great book and the author is a great person as well.

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 19/03/2024

WIP Comedy fantasy is now at 74500 words. reckon I am about 3 - 4 weeks from 1st draft completion.

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 29/01/2024

As the query rejections come pouring in, or nothing happens at all, it can be a little, depressing. I know the story is good, the beta readers have all agreed it is. All you can do is keep trying, keep writing and one day it will happen! if I keep saying it then it will be true right?

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A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 18/12/2023

How has It taken me this long to realise that JK Rowling named her Wizarding School Pig Herpes?

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