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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Tried posting a book cover and almost posted a shower selfie. Heart rate through the roof 😅

Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Been so busy that I completely forgot to mention, but if you head over to the Zon today, you can get the Borrowed Time ebook completely free. Go get your gay time travel fix. #freebookday

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C.Quince🌈 Author @cquince.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🚨e-ARC alert!🚨 If you love plotty fantasy, British folklore, and magical witches, arc applications are open now! #lgbtbooks #booksky #queerbooks #mmromance #gayromance There is only a 2 week window to sign up so get in there quick! ⬇️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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At The Border Of Destiny ARC Team Application

Thank you for your interest in joining the ARC team for At The Border of Destiny: A Sword & Sorcery, M/M Fantasy novel by C. Quince! About ATBOD: Short summary: If Murad survives his mission across...

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Movie night in the garden. Can you guess what it is?

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Is marketing easier with a sepia tone selfie? Let’s see.

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

For the first time ever, both Borrowed Time and Echoes on the Wind are available on Kindle Unlimited. #gayfiction #historicalfiction #booksky #booklovers

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

I swear every social thinks I’m a bot or something. TikTok and insta in particular are suppressing everything I post. It’s so fucking frustrating 😩

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Both books in the Borrowed Time series are now available on Kindle Unlimited. #MMFiction #GayFiction #Gayreaders #kindleunlimited #Booksky

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Both books in the Borrowed Time series are now available on Kindle Unlimited. #MMFiction #GayFiction #Gayreaders #kindleunlimited #Booksky

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

And it’s done. Borrowed Time is back on KU, and Echoes on the Wind is available there for the very first time. Loved my little foray into Kobo, but it just didn’t get the results I hoped for. I hope it continues to grow, though.

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Just had to put my phone in the fridge for half hour because it wouldn’t stop overheating. That’s a new one.

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Did I plan to tease a story title today? Nope. Am I doing it anyway? Yes! Because why not? Borrowed Time 2.5 is coming, and Jack, Elinor, Lee and Tank have secrets that they’d rather stay lost to time.

A screen revealing the title of an upcoming short story, called The Death and Resurrection of Mr. Jack Hopkin

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Bugger it. I’m putting the Christmas tree up.

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

I can't believe it's been three whole years since Borrowed Time was first released. What a whirwind. Huge thanks to everyone all over the world who has read it! ❤️

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Borrowed Time and Echoes on the Wind are both discounted all month on Smashwords. Go get em! #booksky #gayfiction #mmromance #booklovers www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Any Kobo Plus readers around these parts? Borrowed Time and Echoes on the Wind are now available there. #KoboPlus #MMFiction #GayFiction #Gayreaders #Kobobooks #Booksky www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

I’ve been sick as a dog for days and haven’t written a single word all week. I’ve read four books though, so it ain’t all bad.

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

I was meant to be building a wall and re-laying my driveway today, but the rain is horrendous, so I'm going to get some edits done instead. Or maybe just bum around socials. Either/or

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

I think I must be the only gay whose book sales go down every Pride Month 😩 #booksky #gayauthors #pridemonth

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J.P. Jackson @jpjacksonauthor.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

1/3 It's Pride Month. Here's my challenge to all the #mmreaders - We LOVE YOU - all of you...you are a voracious, loyal, and steadfast fan base. But so many of you still cannot find #ownvoice authors.

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

I have a suggestion. Or two. Get your Pride Month reads sorted.

A pride month poster featuring the book covers for Borrowed Time and Echoes on the Wind by Russell Dean

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Netflix need to stop being cowards and bring back Santa Clarita Diet

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

I think I have the cover finalised for the next book 😮 Fan me, fan me. I want to show it off already. #booksky #author #pridereads #gayauthor

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Morning beauties. Busy day today. Stay awesome.

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

In honour of Pride Month I'm going to come and steal all your husbands. You can get them back in July.

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

How about a historical time slip with a gay MC? Borrowed Time and its sequel, Echoes on the Wind, are available everywhere. t.co/XPWHgAkEvc

The cover art for Borrowed Time by Russell Dean

The cover art for Echoes on the Wind by Russell Dean

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

I'm currently making a push to grow my author page on Facebook. I know I'm behind the curve, but I only started it a little while ago. If anyone feels so kind as to give me a follow there, I'll be offering virtual cookies. Maybe. #booksky #pridereads #gayauthor www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

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Pride Reads Drew @pridereads.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

I DID IT! I wrote a book. I edited it multiple times. I formatted it. I line-edited it. I triple-checked it. I self-published it. I advertised it. Yes I am super proud of myself for what I’ve achieved. And it’s finally out in the world amzn.eu/d/a53iMAK

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Time travel. Intrigue. MM romance. Echoes on the Wind has it all and more. Check it out today. www.amazon.co.uk/Echoes-Wind-... #booksky #gayauthors #gayfiction #readers

Poster art for the book Echoes on the Wind, showing the cover for the print and ebook versions.

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

It’s absolutely pissing down, and all I want to do is curl up with a book, but alas, I haven’t found a way yet for this book to write itself, so back to the grind I go.

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Maybe it’s time for a reintroduction. I’m Russ, and I’m an author from Wales. I’m gay, and a big advocate for own voices storytelling. I like running, chocolate, sci-fi and procrastinating. I also love talking way too much. Say hey. Let’s be buds. #booksky #pridemonth #gaybooksky #gayauthors

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adam @quiffle.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Go and follow this man He’s handsome and writes really good historical fiction about gay men as well

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Today’s going to be the day I finally work out how to use this app and actually interact with people. If you see me looking lost, come help a gay out.

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

We love indie, we love trad pub, we love books that champion the inclusivity with space on the bookshelf for everyone. 🏳️‍🌈 See our favourite/notable stand alone books and series with LGBTQIA+ rep loud and proud, normative, and excellent! grimoireinkreviews.wordpress.com/2025/06/01/g...

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Grimoire Ink Reviews Reads with Pride

We love sci-fi. We love fantasy. We love horror. We love thrillers. We love books. And we love love. To kick off Pride Month, we’ve picked 30 of our favourite/notable stand alone books and se…

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

I have a suggestion. Or two. Get your Pride Month reads sorted.

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales, home, is my favourite place in the world, and the Borrowed Time series is a love letter to its rich culture and history. Check it out this St. David’s Day. www.amazon.co.uk/Echoes-Wind-... #gaybooks #ownvoices #wales

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Echoes on the Wind (Borrowed Time Book 2)

Echoes on the Wind (Borrowed Time Book 2) eBook : Dean, Russell: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Gym done. Food prepped. Cleaning sorted. Jigsaw finished. Productive morning. Time to write, now. While I’m doing that, you should kick back and have a read. I highly recommend this one. www.amazon.co.uk/Echoes-Wind-... #readers #gayfiction #gayauthor #booksky #bookskyrecommends

Promo poster featuring the cover image of the book Echoes on the Wind by Russell Dean.

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Time travel. Intrigue. MM romance. Echoes on the Wind has it all and more. Check it out today. www.amazon.co.uk/Echoes-Wind-... #booksky #gayauthors #gayfiction #readers

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

My first post of 2025, after a well earned break. Hello all you wonderful readers and writers and everyone in between.

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