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DB Rook.bsky.social @dbrook.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Residuum, robot annihilation verses space pirates and gigantic spiders! mybook.to/ResiduumDBRook Audio: a.co/d/5tK5zUP Audio (UK) amzn.eu/d/2o3TvZn

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Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

If you enjoy reading epic fantasy then The Brotherhood of the Eagle saga might be for you! Available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited books2read.com/HallofBones

The Brotherhood of the Eagle
A complete Viking-inspired fantasy series
Hall of Bones, Sundered Souls, Lost Gods & Broken Brotherhood by Tim Hardie
Character driven stories
Action & adventure
Magic
My love letter to epic fantasy
Dragons
Politics & intrigue
Plot twists!

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RJ Barker @rjbarker.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Like CATS? Like SPACE? Like MECHS? Like SHOOTING STUFF. Like QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ETHICS OF CONSENT IN UPLIFTING ANIMALS AND ALSO THE HEALING OF TRAUMA THROUGH KINDNESS Then, my friend, put the 6TH OF OCTOBER in your diary. Audio and EBOOK release of BEASTS OF THE WILD BLACK. (Tell everyone.)

A cat is looking out of a human space suit at you. That's what we call in the trade, a visual metaphor. Now comes the blurb.

Years ago, Deep Strike cadet Min Law was left behind during what was meant to be a routine operation. Though he survived, the resulting trauma almost ended his career. Now, as captain of the DST Thunberg, he is preparing to take his crew on a similar journey to a seemingly quiet world following a garbled distress signal. The mission is simple on paper: find the source of the call, offer aid, return home.

But nothing is simple in the Wild Black at the edges of the unexplored universe. As the crew of the Thunberg searches for the signal’s source, they find strange ships and corpses that shouldn’t be there. The mysteries begin to pile up. What happened out here? And why does some of the technology look horribly familiar?

Fortunately, Min’s team of animal counterparts is prepared for anything. The bear, Sitka Pete, is eight hundred pounds of loyal muscle. The rooks are quick and coordinated, perfect for reconnaissance. And the cats, Oz and Hinder, well, they’re just cats. But together they’re more than up for whatever the Wild Black can throw at them—even if this region isn’t quite so unexplored after all . . .

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Who's ready to write? Day 3 of The Big Indie Weekend kicks off at 2pm with our LIVE write-a-long! Come join Alex, Holly and regular guest Frank Dorrian as we work on our projects in a low-pressure, supportive way. www.youtube.com/live/YE5x8fs... #writingcommunity #indieauthors #authorcommunity

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I'm on the panel with Tim so watch me gaze at him in awed respect at his wisdom.

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Many thanks to @authoriseult.bsky.social @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com @anthonyaddis.bsky.social & Helen Fray for joining me on The Art of the Plot Twist at the spotlightindie.bsky.social Big Weekend! Lots of great advice, insights and fun. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kMB... #indieauthors #writers

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The Art of The Twist

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Hope you'll join us later to talk about #writing, #books, #authors and things like that. The Big Indie Weekend is free! @spotlightindie.bsky.social is where it's at this weekend and it starts tonight! #writingcommunity #lovereading #indieauthor #indieauthorcommunity #booksky #authorsky

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

He’s had many names, lived many lives, worn many disguises. 🎭 a magician’s last act 💖 a burgeoning romance 🗡️ brothers at odds 📓 21 pages 🔖 universal link: mybook.to/H6oGDdB 💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/the-final-ac... 📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/12... [ #booksky ]

cover for the final act of jonas black by rebecca crunden; shows a faceless figure in a hat with glasses, black and white colour scheme

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DB Rook.bsky.social @dbrook.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Spotlight Indie's Big Indie Weekend approaches! The Four Beardsmen will be inflicting themselves on proceedings with a live RPG with authors @palmerpickering.bsky.social and DW Ross... @tombookbeard.bsky.social @charliecav.bsky.social @davidtlist.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/EV6KlNx...

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Spotlight Indie's big Indie weekend Beardsmen RPG Takover!!

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Meanwhile, on our Creative Commune discord, our latest writing challenge was won by the inimitable queen of the #indieauthor universe, @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social Congratulations to Holly! Long may she reign. (Well, till the next challenge! 😏) Here's the winning entry! #writing #booktok #authorsky

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

On my new podcast you'll find 30 minute stories from the secret files of the British Bureau for the Arcane. History is not always what they taught you in school! There are tales of fae burning London in 1666, Restoration vampyre, meremaids and werewolves! open.spotify.com/show/1xf8Cl1... #booksky

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Phil Parker, an author's podcast

Podcast · Phil Parker · If you're a fan of fantasy I'm sure you'll enjoy the short stories I read. They're mostly linked to my novels which are available on Amazon - search Phil Parker fantasy author ...

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DB Rook.bsky.social @dbrook.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

What an incredible review! Thanks Phil, solid inspiration to bring you book 2 as soon as possible!

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DB Rook.bsky.social @dbrook.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

He's not the mesiah, hes a very naughty boy!

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DB Rook.bsky.social @dbrook.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Another awesome anthology on the horizon!

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DB Rook.bsky.social @dbrook.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Thanks! I appreciate that, great story by a great author!

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DB Rook.bsky.social @dbrook.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Anyone looking for a collaborative, friendly editor? On fiverr but also happy to discuss projects directly www.fiverr.com/s/P4RxdZE

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The Big Indie Weekend is back! September 25th to 26th - 3 days of panels, chats and good times with some of our favourite indie authors and creators. Here's a sneak peek at just SOME of the content we'll have going on!

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DB Rook.bsky.social @dbrook.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The Four Beardsmen ride with special guests this Saturday 9pm GMT Live RPG with a group of twisted minds with mutated beard powers what could go wrong? www.youtube.com/live/qvkA3uP... @davidtlist.bsky.social @charliecav.bsky.social @tombookbeard.bsky.social @aaronccross.bsky.social alexFrench

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The Four Beardsmen, Bookpocalypse RPG!!

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DB Rook.bsky.social @dbrook.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Dont forget to leave a review for those books you read! It really does create joy and boost algorithmic stimulation!

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DB Rook.bsky.social @dbrook.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

www.facebook.com/share/v/19T2... AI lies but at least it causes mirth every now and then

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DB Rook.bsky.social @dbrook.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Just want to give this incredible book a shout out! Im at the halfway point and it is INCREDIBLE!! full review to follow but, spoiler alert- I love it so far!

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DB Rook.bsky.social @dbrook.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I feel like im just not pushy enough for this author game, so here I am, being pushy! Buy and/or review this book, its good! mybook.to/CallusandCrow

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DB Rook.bsky.social @dbrook.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Who among you has the stones to join us in the wasteland?

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Charlie Cavendish @charliecav.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

We had a fantastic chat with RJ Barker @rjbarker.bsky.social and went down many a rabbit hole. If the you want to know the Muppets rule, who RJ Dark is and see if we invoked the spirit of Adrian Tchaikovsky @aptshadow.bsky.social Then check the link below

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Charlie Cavendish @charliecav.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Hark the Beardsmen are back with the legendary RJ Barker @rjbarker.bsky.social Join us for what’s sure to be interesting chat - 25th July 9pm UK, 4pm EDT & 26th July 6am Episode link below @dbrook.bsky.social @davidtlist.bsky.social @tombookbeard.bsky.social

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DB Rook.bsky.social @dbrook.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

I had a lot of fun indulging my inner jedi!

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Mark Lawrence @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

We have our 8th #SPFBO 11 finalist! This one from Noah Brisk and team. youtu.be/XW7KuZa4nEI

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SPFBO XI Finalist Announcement!

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ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer @adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Behold “The Multiverse Room,” a full color spread by the brilliant @jeffbrowngraphics.bsky.social!!! This stunning piece features glimpses into every story in The Book of Spores anthology 🍄 PREORDER The Book of Spores until JULY 16: the-book-of-spores-a-fungal-sff-anthology.pledgebox.com/preorder

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 23/06/2026

💙📚 BOOK REVIEW: I loved the first book in @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social's sci-fi series, and the sequel BUTCHER'S FOLLY did not disappoint. If you're looking for a series with a deep world and lots of action, you're going to enjoy this. Read the full review 🔗 fanfiaddict.com/review-butch...

A graphic featuring the book BUTCHER'S FOLLY by Nick Snape, which Adam recommends: "Butcher’s Folly takes things in a slightly different direction, balancing diplomacy and action, while expanding the universe. It’s a worthy sequel to one of my favorite reads of 2026 (so far)." The full review is on the FanFiAddict blog.

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Nick Snape 💙🐉⚔️🪐📚 @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Please find my FanFiAddict book review for The Skyship of Truskal by @dmbarnham.bsky.social below, a cosy fantasy lit by a young girl’s determination to fly to the icewall and beyond. fanfiaddict.com/review-the-s... #cozyfantasy #fantasybooks #bookreview Review snippet: Such wonders she meets

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DB Rook.bsky.social @dbrook.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Free from now until Sunday! Get your space pirate on! mybook.to/ResiduumDBRook

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Fantasy Book Nerd @fantasybooknerd.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

NEW REVIEW: I had trouble capturing how much I loved this book in this review. Sarah Langan’s Trad Wife is a masterclass in slow burn horror that gently gnaws its way under the skin. www.fantasybooknerd.com/2026/06/book...

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BOOK REVIEW | TRAD WIFE | SARAH LANGAN

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Ginger Coffee Creams of Horror @gnofhorror.com · 12/06/2026

Deadbeat by Maxim Volk killed me. Literally, opens with your death, then a naked cult resurrects you with an appetite for human flesh. Queer zombie horror gamebook, multiple branching paths, real splatter, excellent deadpan humour. A debut that earns its confidence.

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Deadbeat By Maxim Volk, A Choose Your Own Queer Adventure Horror At Its Nastiest - The Ginger Nuts Of Horror: Horror Book Reviews & Horror Movie Reviews

Deadbeat by Maxim Volk (Slashic Horror Press, 2026) is a queer zombie horror gamebook that’s funny, nasty, and completely impossible to put down.

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