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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 19h

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 1 Hello! I'm Josh, and my book, THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR will release in spring, 27 from Koehler Books. It's a YA Portal Fantasy that draws elements from A Midsummer Night's Dream. It is first in THE DRAGON AND THE BARD series. #WritingCommunity #BookSky #Shakespeare

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Post Something Random, or You'll have an Awful October! (Taking no chances)

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Michelle Franklin│Legends and Lectures @michellefranklin.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Dolly and Carl, from Dolly's new museum. Jus gon cry fer a bit.🥹

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 29 In THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR, Danny is an ambivert and Lia is an introvert. Enzo finds labels like this silly. #WritingCommunity #BookSky #Silly

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 28 I try to avoid DNFing a book. Even if I'm not enjoying it, I try to finish. The last book I DNFed was a favorite from childhood that I found again as an adult. It was straight up Not Good. I still love it, but I won't read it. #WritingCommunity #BookSky #DNF

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Fun conversation from yesterday: What song title would make a good Tribute Band name? Ex. Rain is the name of the Beatles tribute band. I'll go first: Second Hand News: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac (May already exist?) I'd love to hear your ideas. #Music #Songs #TributeBands

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 25 THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR has been influenced by a few songs from Peter Murphy's "Love Hysteria." Most notably, "Indigo Eyes." #WritingCommunity #BookSky #PeterMurphy #Bauhaus

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 24 The war in Empaeria began as a dispute between the gnoles and the sylpheddar. Nobody knows what actually happened. Everybody blames the sylpheddar. #WritingCommunity #BookSky #TheDustBehindTheDoor

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I finished Ivanhoe last night! Now, to find my next book.....

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 22 My TBR isn't a list so much as it's shelf after shelf... I just started "The Hacienda: How Not to Run a Club" by Peter Hook. I'm finally finishing Ivanhoe and am bewildered what to read next. #WritingCommunity #BookSky #NewOrder #TBR

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Core Childhood Memory. The following Monday, I stopped paying attention in class and started drawing characters and writing fantastic adventures in my school notebooks. #DungeonsAndDragons #Cartoon #GenX #amwriting

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 17 Danny would write a fantasy based on his experiences in Empaeria. Lia would write a detailed history of Earth, including her observations while here. Enzo would write poetry. #WritingCommunity #BookSky

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

When they eventually make a movie about this time, please don't put the male politicians in good suits. IMO, the ugly, low rent tailoring should be part of the story.

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 15 The main characters in THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR would think of me as a local dad. Hopefully a cool dad. #WritingCommunity #BookSky #Dad

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 14 The lessons of THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR are numerous: Friendship is important Vengeance is folly Shakespeare is fun Don't be quick to judge Everyone does awful things (even the "good" side) NUANCE We are all connected Whatever else you find #WritingCommunity #BookSky

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I had a great, exhausting day yesterday. I will write about it soon.

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William Shakespeare @shakespeare.lol · 12/09/2026

Good Mercutio!

Harold Perrineau as Mercutio in Romeo + Juliet. He’s wearing a bra, cape and huge white wig and loads of purple eye shadow.

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 11 Autumn books? Dragonlance and Gorey come to mind. Shanah Tovah and do a kindness in memory of 9/11. #WritingCommunity #BookSky #HappyNewYear

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 10 In THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR, Danny wants the knowledge of how to best help Lia. Lia has the power to do as she pleases. She wants the knowledge of where her brother is. Enzo is strong enough and knows what he knows. #WritingCommunity #BookSky #Read

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 9 In THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR, Danny hangs out with a dragon (Lia) & a gnole (Enzo). He would love to have their strength, or Lia's magic. He has a power they don't--the ability to open the tear in the veil between earth and Empaeria. #WritingCommunity #BookSky #Dragons

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 8 The MCs in THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR attend Bayshore High School. Danny hates Social Studies but loves doing the school play. Enzo doesn't care about class. He like playing football. Lia doesn't "need" school, but takes it seriously. #WritingCommunity #BookSky

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

If Joe Strummer can drink 10 pints and run a marathon the next day at age 30, I can drink 8 pints and run 10k the next day at age 52.

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

##FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 7 In THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR, I was most surprised by Enzo. There is so much to him that I did not expect. #WritingCommunity #BookSky #BullyToFriend

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 6 (late) I am currently drafting the sequel to THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR. It takes place during Danny's sophomore year, with more journeys to Empaeria. #WriringCommunity #BookSky #Dragons

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Name your fav Shakespeare adaptation. THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR (Shakespeare inspired) Available spring 2027!

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Another chapter drafted. Now, to type it in!

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

As an adult, it was my Picaresque Literature class. "Factotum" by Bukowski and "On the Road" by Kerouac set my early style.

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 4 In high school I collected the Claremont Run of X-Men. I also had a nice vinyl collection. I've rebuilt both as an adult. Now, I'm amassing a small collection of dragon stuff for THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR event tables. #WritingCommunity #BookSky #XMen #Dragons #Vinyl

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 3 Danny, Lia, and Enzo all attend Bayshore High School. Danny & Lia are freshmen, Enzo is a junior. #WritingCommunity #BookSky #BackToSchool

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 2 I'm so busy that I neglect giving myself time for more than a few pages a day. I tend to go heavy-light-heavy-light. Still finishing "Beloved" & "Ivanhoe." Next is "Star Trek: Kirk-Fu." I really should incorporate more non-fiction. #WritingCommunity #BookSky #StarTrek

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Without saying your age, what is your favourite movie that came out when you were 20 years old... Just one??? Shit. It was one of the best years for movies, ever! I'll go with the most identifiable favourite and you can look up the rest.

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Vincent Vega & Jules Winnfield from Pulp Fiction

ALT: Vincent Vega & Jules Winnfield from Pulp Fiction

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Post something Random, or you'll have an awful September.

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I would totally have a newsletter if I had any news to share.

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 1 Good Morning! My name is Josh and my Shakespeare-inspired YA Portal Fantasy, THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR will release Spring, 2027 from Koehler Books! It's about Danny whose best friend, Lia is a dragon. #WritingCommunity #BookSky #Shakespeare #Dragon

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

#FantasyIndiesAugust Day 31 This month's been a bit rough but this part of it was fun. Things are looking better soon and I hope everyone is moving toward great things. #WritingCommunity #BookSky

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

#FantasyIndiesAugust Day 28 What a terrible week. So. Funny typo... Due to my last name, I sometimes add a ninja e. Especially to plurales. #WritingCommunity #BlueSky #ElectricCompany

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

In the wake of loss, I add to the din. #DollyParton #TimCurry joshuaparkes.com/my-time-with...

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

My visit to the Yerkes Observatory was just published by @mainlymuseums.bsky.social Thank you, John! I can't wait to contribute more.

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

#FantasyIndiesAugust Day 26 "The aessence from your world feeds ours, just as ours feeds yours. Famous stories in your world have echoes in the histories of ours, great events here are fables somewhere else." -Ms. G THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR #WritingCommunity #BookSky

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

#FantasyIndiesAugust Day 25 In THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR, Danny learns Lia's secret (she's a dragon) and Enzo's (he's a gnole). Danny (reluctantly) shares his secrets with Lia. That's what best friends are for. #WritingCommunity #BookSky

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I can make an entire generation cringe with just two words: Trainspotting. Baby.

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

#FantasyIndiesAugust Day 24 Danny's last name, Maudlin, comes from the legend of Maud and the Dragon. Lia is short for Alina, which means light. In Empaeria, she is known as Alina Envol, the Bringer of Light. Enzo's last name is Cleaver because of course it is. #WritingCommunity #BookSky

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

One of the best Mexican restaurants in the city opened a second location near me. I ate waaaaay too much last night. #NoRegrets

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Cassandra Lowell 🔞 writing erotica @cassie69a.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

#FantasyIndiesAugust // Day 21 Usually character names just come to me. If the story is inspired by a certain place or culture, then I'll do research to get a feel for the kinds of names they use (or used). #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingFantasy #WritingRomance #IndieFantasy

Fantasy Indies August prompts by @ChesneyInfalt & @LydiaVRussell

1. Introduce yourself & WIP
2. Two truths and a lie about you or your WIP
3. Show us your book covers
4. Favourite piece of folklore or fairytale
5. Important days in WIP
6. Make a “recipe” for your WIP (tropes, media that inspired it, etc.)
7. Free Friday or your thoughts on retellings
8. Saturday Snippet
9. Do dreams feature in or inspire your writing?
10. Last, Current, & Next Reads
11. How would your characters want to spend their birthday?
12. Top reads of 2026 so far
13. Special items in WIP
14. Free Friday or WIP pitch in one sentence
15. Saturday Snippet
16. Mental health in WIP
17. Fairytale poem or Flash Fiction
18. What book-to-movie/tv show adaptations are you looking forward to seeing?
19. Author tips that have helped you
20. Superstitions in WIP
21. Free Friday or How do you choose character names?
22. Saturday Snippet
23. Favourite fandoms
24. Character names and their meanings in WIP
25. Is there anyone your MC shares their secrets with?
26. Legends in WIP
27. What have you learned recently?
28. Free Friday or Share a funny typo
29. Saturday Snippet
30. Do you prefer series or standalones?
31. Monthly Wrap-Up

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