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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

New character art! Here’s the new and improved Cordyn Tallen, courtesy of paia_art on insta!

Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Bro, I would totally outlast you in the dungeon. I say as I sit in my air-conditioned car, sipping an iced tea after buying groceries.

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

HC Chats with Adam Holcombe about Self-Publishing and some other stuff #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/h...

Between photos of HC and Adam Holcombe is the text HC Chats with Adam Holcombe about Self-Publishing and some other stuff

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C. J. Daley 👻 Horror & Crime Thriller author @cjdaleywrites.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

So you’ve been meaning to check out more indie authors. You may have mentioned this online or in person, but you’re not sure where to start. Well, boy, do I have a list for you! fanfiaddict.com/so-you-want-...

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So you've been meaning to check out more indie authors. You may have mentioned this online or in person, but you're not sure where to start. Well, ...

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

July Update: Finished a draft of Mayhem of Scoundrels. Working on revisions now. Looking at Jan/Feb for release. My son was born in May. He’s pretty cool! My first out-of-state event in this week: Rebels and Realms in Northwest Arkansas. I’ll be at Dragonsteel this Dec!

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

We are so excited to share the cover of The Mayhem of Scoundrels by @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social! War beckons and nothing is as it seems. Allies and enemies blur together and no one is safe. Preorder here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B... Add to GR: www.goodreads.com/book/show/25...

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

So ummm…surprise! Cover reveal time!

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Well, i decided to take the plunge and start organizing an anthology for fantasy and sci-fi authors in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, New Mexico, Kansas, Missouri, and Colorado. I don’t really check Bluesky anymore, but hit me up on insta if you’re interested in learning more!

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Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 26/03/2026

I'm like a mom, I don't have favorites because I love all my indie author friends. Instead, I'll shout out some I've read and loved recently @luketarzian.bsky.social @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social @bengalley.bsky.social @emilybarlowauthor.bsky.social @paulgzareith.ink @benjaminaeveryn.bsky.social

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Tailwind Projects @tailwindprojects.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

I’ll post a few of the reviews with the comments from readers: @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social : “You were right, that guy who gets introduced near the end - he’s my favorite too!” *shows him the novella* “Cory, you holdin out on me?! I’m almost done! Can I get that tomorrow?!” The Envoys of War

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Okay, for custom table cloths and banners, has anyone used a cheaper option than Vistaprint? I trust Vistaprint to do a good job, but there are these other sites that are so much cheaper...

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

I don't really use bluesky much anymore, but hey, my books are available on the Broken Binding now! Signed Bookplate editions! If you're UK or Europe-based, this could be a cheaper way to get a signed copy!

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

New SPFBO XI Review! Link below! This was a great debut! @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social

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Tailwind Projects @tailwindprojects.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

More coming for Feb’s 🐦‍🔥 Project Phoenix additions, but my stack at home was full!! Thank you so much to all who sent in books! @mark-engels.com @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social @alexarch.bsky.social @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social The patients are so grateful and I was asked to send their thanks! 💚📚💨

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

The Envoys of War has reached 150 ratings on Goodreads! When I first started, my goal was to someday get to 100 ratings, but I never expected that or this to happen within a year and a half of publishing. I’ve been so lucky with all the amazing readers I’ve met! Super excited for the future!

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

My first SPFBO review for Fanfiaddict! Blackwater by Emily Blakeny is a romantic dark fantasy with action, thrills, and romantic tension. This was a really fun read!!

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

I've kinda stopped posting anywhere but Instagram. I like Blue sky, but it often feels like I'm talking to myself! If you're an author here, what's something cool you've worked on recently (a chapter, a line you just really liked, etc) If you're a reader, what's a book you've enjoyed recently?

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

This book is awesome, and so is the new cover! Check it out!

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Some of the different comps I’ve gotten for The Envoys of Chaos! Banter, bloody action, friendship, and a whole lot of heart. I’d be honored if you gave it a chance!

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

So I have this audiobook. It’s 3 hours long. Full of banter, bloody action, and some burgeoning, bittersweet romance. People have liked it. You can listen for free in the US or UK, because I have audio codes for you. It’s also set in a frigid wasteland, so like, it’s perfect for this weekend.

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

9/10 meteorologists agree that, in order to prepare for massive winter storms, you should read books set in frigid climates. Like my books, The Envoys of War and the Pawns of Havoc. It’s cold, but the banter is fire! (The meteorologist who didn’t agree is dead to me now).

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Some random person: “AI helps me outline.” Me: Can AI do this? I didn’t think so! My outlining is basically just chaos and vibes, which honestly also describes my books.

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Quote with art you've received from other artists and promote them! All of these are from @cblansdell.bsky.social!

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

New litrpg idea. In order to loot bodies, the characters have to stand over the corpses and shred on their lutes. Lute First, Ask Questions Later, coming Winter of who knows if I’ll ever write this.

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Yesterday, I randomly received two copies of Envoys with the old cover, so I’m gonna sell them at a discount. Signed, of course. First come first serve: 12.99 including shipping. (Normally it was be 20.99! DM me to order.

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Adam Holcombe @adamholcombe.bountyink.com · 14/01/2026

Today's the day, the latest episode of Bounty News Network has dropped and you can listen to it where podcasts exist, or watch it on YouTube! A Lesson in Dagger Fighting, with @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social bountyink.com/bounty-news-...

Bounty News Network with Dave Lawson graphic.

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

I’m doing better with my writing schedule and I’ve written at least 1,000 words each of the last seven days (5 of those days after teaching 9th graders all day). Please clap.

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

New character art! This time we have everyone’s favorite moody mage, Tobias, and violent lutist, Evalia! Amazing artwork as always from @cblansdell.bsky.social

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Here is an introduction post from Team Fanfiaddict for SPFBO XI, including all the judges and our books for the first round. We can't wait to get started! fanfiaddict.com/spfbo-xi-mee...

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

I’m excited to announce that I am an SPFBO XI judge for Fanfiaddict! I have my first round reads picked out and I’m ready to get reading! I’ve actually started reading the first book and I think I’m gonna have a great stack! Can’t wait to share my thoughts with all of you! Huzzah!

Dave’s first round reads spfbo xi
Blackwater, shadows of the sundered land, the forgotten dawn, Riyati rebirth, when the stars alight, shadow of the sword, grave covenant, bolted to the bone, the dragoneers of longbourne and embers

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Say it with me: cool people talk to swords.

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AJ (Poppy) Alexanders 🏳️‍🌈 @poppyalexanders.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Sent a snippet of the fun book I'm reading to my best friend. She gets it. @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social #booksky

Text message thread. A picture with highlighted text from Envoys of War by Dave Lawson, and a reply that says "Evalia passes the vibe test"

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

No SPFBO for Envoys this year. Guess I just signed that multi-book deal with Penguin & Schuster now….

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Ahhh! My books are in a local bookstore!

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Well, the Envoys of War has been submitted for SPFBO XI... Now we wait!

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 01/01/2026

Honorable mentions at the beginning are from Dec. 2024—a few books I finished after sharing a similar post too early in the month lol. Starred books are ones that especially stood out to me, but genuinely would recommend all of these to the right readers. 💙📚

A graphic, page 1/5 of the books Adam read. Starred books include BAILUCHEN by Rebecca Crunden, ALL SYSTEMS RED by Martha Wells, and MUSHROOM BLUES, by Adrian M Gibson

A graphic, page 2/5 of the books Adam read. Starred books include PETITION by Delilah Waan, THE ANTHROPOCENE REVIEWED by John Green, and STAY ON THE LINE by Clay McLeod Chapman.

A graphic, page 3/5 of the books Adam read. Starred books include THE ENVOYS OF WAR by Dave Lawson, WHAT COMES BEFORE by Molly Macabre, and THE BONE RAIDERS by Jackson Ford.

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

As an author, it’s important to recognize the skills you’re not as adept with. I’m really confident in my dialogue and I feel I’m a good character writer, but worldbuilding and description don’t come as easily. I’m actively working to improve those skills, and I think I’m getting better every day.

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Day two: fashion Friday Cordyn is all about fashion! He wears waistcoats, fancy trousers, and ornate frock coats. He spends way too much on clothes! The only thing that sometimes clashes with his outfits is the dark purple bicorne he wears to honor his father.

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

I failed to do this yesterday, but I’ll do the first two days today. Day 1: I’m Dave. My current WIP is The Mayhem of Scoundrels, the sequel to The Envoys of War. I’m making good progress and plan to release around the end of the year. My resolution is to remember to do this for the whole month.

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

I’ll be entering the Envoys of War this year!!

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

If you have NetGalley and you’re looking for a new read to start the year, look no further! Death Show Colossus by @williamjadams3.bsky.social is the 80s action movie sci-fantasy romp I didn’t know I needed…but, damn it’s good! I’m 40% in and you should join me!!!

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

It’s 2026! 2025 was a pretty good year for me, and I hope 2026 will be even better! Here are some of my goals for the new year. What about you? What are you most excited about for 2026?

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Alex Scheuermann @theodyllicstone.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Howdy howdy! I'm Alex and my resolution this year is to write more, write better, and publish another book. Speaking of, I'll be answering prompts for my upcoming D&D style fantasy murder mystery And Brains There Were None, which is currently with betas. #WritinginJanuary

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

2025 stats: 571 books sold on Amazon 168 audiobooks sold 28,027 KU page reads ~140 direct sales Envoys at 145 ratings on GR Pawns at 78 ratings on GR 50,000 words written (slow year!) Lots of new friends made! Found a bunch of new, awesome readers! Stay tuned for 2026 goals!

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

I talked with the awesome Aaron N. Hall yesterday about Star Wars novels, D&D, old comedy movies, the importance of audiobooks, and more! Check out the show!

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Steve Hugh Westenra 🕷️🧛‍♂️🏳️‍⚧️📚✒️ @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

I ended up reading four more Round One #SFINCS books from my team's allotment, and here's the first of those reviews! This one's for Dave Lawson's The Pawns of Havoc--an epic fantasy that's likely to be a crowd-pleaser! beforewegoblog.com/sfincs-revie... #SFINCS3 #novella #indiefantasy

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SFINCS Review: The Pawns of Havoc – Dave Lawson

"The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”)a is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

One of my Christmas purchases. I’m trying to up my outlining/plotting game as I write the sequel. (It’s harder to pants a sequel!) RoRo thinks the book would be better if it was called Chase the Cat.

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Natalie Kelda @nataliekelda.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Another catch up review! This one I read as part of the WWP book club. Super cool novella!

Goodreads review of Coward by Ayrton Silva. Review text: This was a really entertaining short read! We're thrown straight into a brutal and bloody world where humans live in constant fear of mutant-like giant and aggressive beasts. Our main POV, Lina, is very bored with her relatively unremarkable life and practically runs toward danger when reports of a new monstrous animal stalking the village reaches the tavern she works at.

We're given enough details to feel the atmosphere and get a good feel for the enormous centipede-like beast as well as the young woman, Myria, who steps in to slay it when it's clear the town doesn't currently have any professional slayers around.

But Myria has her own secrets and Lina has some tough choices ahead to keep her village safe.

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