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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/...

Advert for Borrowed Time and Echoes on the Wind, now available on Kobo Plus

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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

That’s awesome. Thank you. I really appreciate this 😘

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

I’m just not a popular enough gay 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣

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

It’s so weird. It’s the third year in a row I’ve seen a big dip during pride month, despite all the ‘support’ posts.

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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 · 11/06/2025

I’m not on there (😩), but I still support this with my whole chest. So important 💪🏻👏🏻

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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 · 10/06/2025

Too true. I got homophobic feedback from one of my first beta readers. Big wake up call that not everyone who offers to help/wants a freebie is actually on your side.

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Russell Dean @russelldeanwrites.bsky.social · 10/06/2025