iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

My latest short story is available (and FREE!). My 'inside story' is based on genuine rumours - fuelled by Joseph Goebbels' Radio Werewolf broadcasts - which was inspired by a 1910 novel by Hermann Lons. www.philparkerauthor.co.uk/short-story/ #booktok #booksky #fantasy #shortstory #folklore

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I'm with Julia with this one. Absolutely loved this book!

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I wish there had been something like this when I started out writing! Working with a mentor like @annasmithwrites.bsky.social, mixing with other #writers in a sociable atmosphere + that online course offer! 🥳 I mean!! Tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-writer... #writingcommunity #indieauthor

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Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This week on Writing Life I'm reflecting on the fantastic online event hosted by @spotlightindie.bsky.social last weekend. If you want to support me then signing up to my Patreon (or Spotlight Indie's!), as a free or paying member, is a great way to do that! www.patreon.com/TimHardieAut...

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Writing Life | Tim Hardie

Last weekend was a lot of fun as Spotlight Indie held its online Big Indie Weekend event. As a member of the team I’m really excited at how

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Writing can be a lonely business. It's also one where your development as a #writer needs support and encouragement. That's what we're about! With exciting plans for 2027 and a new website by the end of the year, there's lots of great reasons for follow us and get involved! #indieauthors

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

If you missed the fun last Friday, you can catch up on the @spotlightindie.bsky.social YouTube channel where four amazing #authors will dazzle you with 'The Art of the Plot Twist' - if you enjoy #writing, this is for YOU! Great advice, new ideas! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kMB... #writingcommunity

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The Art of The Twist

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My review of the humorous, light-hearted fantasy 'Carpentry in the Elven Forest' by @afrogintime.bsky.social This is truly a story to put you in a good mood with its Douglas Adams style humour that I love! youtu.be/oS5f5GpWpyg #booksky #booktok #bookreview #books #indieauthor

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Carpentry in the Elven Forest by Alex French review

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

If you've found us and are wondering who we are, here's a little intro! We're an events and community platform designed to support indie authors and creatives to become to the best versions of themselves. Led by @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social, @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social and @timhardieauthor.bsky.social.

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I keep asking - and nothing ever happens!! When will ALCS recognise the creative input of #indieauthors? We are ignored, an irrelevance, despite the huge changes in the publishing industry in the last decade. ALCS need to wake up to the present and get out of the past! #writingcommunity

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Hope you don't mind me piggybacking on your praise for Mike's latest book but my review is here and it explains why it such innovative fantasy and why I love it! (Iconoclasts is a favourite if mine too!) Go buy West of the World by @mikeshel.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZuK...

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My review West of the World by Mike Shel

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Nick Snape 💙🐉⚔️🪐📚 @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Reached the end of the 1st draft of Guardian’s Gate, and on to the developmental edit tomorrow. Loose ends to consider, small changes in direction and the slap in your face why didn’t I do that in the first place? This is more visceral than book 1, still with the edgy #scifi creepiness #scifibooks

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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 · 26/09/2026

Many thanks to angelacleland.co.uk afrogintime.bsky.social @tdevens.bsky.social & Steven McKinnon for a lot of laughs and food-related thoughts in my Fantasy Feast at @spotlightindie.bsky.social Big Weekend! Watch it here www.youtube.com/watch?v=daGg... #indieauthorcommunity #writingcommunity

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Phil's Fantastic Fantasy Feast

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Alex S. Bradshaw 🦕 @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It's me! And a load of authors cleverer than I am! Come chat with us about world building!

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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

According to current Nielsen IQ Book Data in the UK there are record highs in sales of Sci-fi, Fantasy and Horror, generating nearly £25 million. You can find more information, insights in current trends etc on my YouTube channel www.youtube.com/watch?v=otw4...

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Genre Sales where and how to find success

YouTube video by Phil Parker Author

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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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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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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This week's Sunday video has the illustrious Alex S. Bradshaw sharing his first-hand experience of in person sales. But were there any goblins involved? youtu.be/hdxLyluMjZc?...

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How To Sell Your Books In Person

Do you want to sell your books in person? Find out how Alex did at a recent live event, how many books he sold, and what he'd do differently for the next event! Don't forget that next weekend is the…

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Want to work on your writing but don't want to do it alone? Join us live on our Youtube channel on Sunday 27th September at 2pm BST for our Big Indie Weekend live write-a-long. Work on your WIP and get involved in the chat. It's no pressure, supportive writing time! #writingcommunity #indieauthors

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

In case you were all wondering - I definitely define myself as 'Pizza Connoisseur'. Hope you'll be joining us next weekend! It's gonna be as much fun as anyone can have when there aren't any pizzas handed out. 😏🍕🍕🍕

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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 · 19/09/2026

#Writers! This week's Writer's Block asks - what is your muse? What has inspired your writing & spurs on your creativity? I've listed what #authors have to say on the topic, given examples they've used too. My favourite? Annie Proulx and two shirts! www.philparkerauthor.co.uk/writers-block/

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Writers Block

Every Saturday I post an article to prompt reactions from other authors. Some thoughts, suggestions and ideas that might spark inspiration or offer support to anyone who needs it.

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

On my podcast channel I've uploaded my latest short story, That Bastard, Shakespeare! It's 1596, Robin Goodfellow (aka Puck from A Midsummer Night's Dream) fails to prevent a secret from getting back to the Fae. The Bastard from Fairyland prequel. open.spotify.com/episode/0StC... #booksky

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That bastard, Shakespeare!

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Phil Williams @fantasticphil.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Third time in as many weeks that I've lost half a day trying to get things back to normal after a software update has taken something that simply worked to something that simply doesn't. I'm about ready to pack up and live off the land.

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

Innovative storytelling in #fantasy is proving to be vital, my recent reviews prove it. Here's another! Callus & Crow by @dbrook.bsky.social is unique, exquisitely told and with breathtaking pace! Watch my review here: youtu.be/FU1ySO3pY4I #writingcommunity #bookreview #indieauthor

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Callus & Crow by DB Rook review

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#Writingcommunity! I've highlighted ways for plot twists to occur without making them contrived or so obvious they could be seen from space. Join us at the @spotlightindie.bsky.social Big Weekend (Sept 25) where a bunch of us will chat on the topic. www.philparkerauthor.co.uk/writers-block/

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Tru Skies @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com · 14/09/2026

I'm selling at my first con before this panel so if I look absolutely FUCKED on the panel, that's why lol

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Such a classic and a must-read if you're not familiar with this book!

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I had such fun with the 4 Beardsmen of the Bookpocalypse! We talked writing, the joys/challenges of being an author + I answered tough questions in their Book Bingo! I referenced some brilliant writers whose novels I love as well - for your TBR. www.youtube.com/live/o42Kffd... #writingcommunity

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Phil Parker and The Bearded ones!

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

My vlog shares sales data and trends for #indieauthors of speculative fiction and the #writingcommunity in general. Insights into popular trends, methods of selling plus conclusions the professionals are drawing from this data. www.youtube.com/watch?v=otw4...

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Genre Sales where and how to find success

YouTube video by Phil Parker Author

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Hallows by @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social is a finalist in this year's #SPFBO and the second time one of her books has appeared in the final 10! My review explains its success. We're in an age of innovation in the fantasy genre and this book is a prime example. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYuI...

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The Hallows by HL Tinsley review

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

We'll be kicking off our Big Indie Weekend Saturday with our Dex Legacy Superfan Chat. Join mod Ren Hutchings with guests Fiona Moore, Jordan Acosta, Tim Hardie and CMDR Ventura - plus creator Emily Inkpen will be popping in to answer some questions! #indiebooks #authorevent #writingcommunity

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Over on the Creative Commune discord, I've challenged our writers to tell a story of no more than 250 words based on this image. An exercise to challenge the writing brain - being efficient and concise in the storytelling. Could you meet the challenge #writers?

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Phil Williams @fantasticphil.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Don't forget to drop some pennies in the bucket! www.justgiving.com/page/phil-wi...

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STOMP September

Help Phil Williams raise money to support BRCA+ Chat

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Might #myths and #legends contain nuggets of truth that have been warped by retelling over millennia? The British Isles has a wealth of such stories, I use them in my stories a lot. Here is my A-Z of British Folklore! www.philparkerauthor.co.uk/a-z-british-... #writingcommunity #Britishfolklore

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A-Z British Folklore

With thousands of years of history, the British Isles are rich in folklore. My A to Z of British Folklore showcases the myths and legends of these isles.

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