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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

📍 LOCATION INSPIRATION The Guildhall I’ve been sharing the real-life locations that inspired places in my debut novel, Keepers of the Crossing: The Dark Friars - and today, it’s the turn of the Guildhall. 1/3 #BookInspo #LocationInspo #IndieBooks

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

📍 LOCATION INSPIRATION Liam’s Home Lately, I’ve been sharing the real-life locations that inspired places in my debut novel, Keepers of the Crossing: The Dark Friars. Today, I’m excited to show you what sparked the idea for Liam’s flat, where he lives with his mum. #BookInspo #IndieAuthor #Books

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Update 📣 Hey everyone! I’ve been a bit quiet on here the past couple of weeks - mainly to give myself a break! The start of the year was full-on with finishing the latest draft of my second book and running my Kickstarter campaign. #IndieAuthor #IndieBooks #WritersLife #BookUpdate

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Happy Sunday, everyone! ☀️ After a busy few days last weekend with the Kickstarter, I'm enjoying some chill time this weekend, and England is finally seeing some sunshine!

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Seven nominations at the Indieverse Awards 2025! 🤯 This week has been amazing. Book One received award noms (including Book of the Year!), and the Kickstarter for Book Two was a success! I'm still spinning with absolute joy! 🎉 Here's to the rest of 2025! 🥂 #IndieAuthor #SupportIndieAuthors

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

🎉 WE DID IT! 🎉 The Handsel Witches is officially fully funded on Kickstarter! 🎉 Thanks to the amazing support of backers, we hit the £5,000 target, which means Keepers of the Crossing: The Handsel Witches is coming 16 September 2025! #Kickstarter #YAbooks #QueerFiction #UrbanFantasy

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

My Kickstarter ends in 2 days! If you've been thinking about pledging (or upping your current pledge) please do so - I'd be forever grateful 🙏 www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya... #indieauthor #indiebooks #supportindieauthors #Kickstarter

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Ahhhhhh 🤯 Keepers of the Crossing: The Dark Friars has now been nominated for Best YA Novel at the Indieverse Awards 2025 - alongside my Book of the Year nomination! 🎉

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Can't believe I'm saying this, but... The Dark Friars has been nominated for BOOK OF THE YEAR at the 2025 Indieverse Awards!!! I'm incredibly honoured and thrilled to see TDF being recognised in this way.

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Support my next book in the Keepers of the Crossing series... 🙏 www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Fellow authors and readers, I need your help to reach my Kickstarter goal and bring my next story in the Keepers of the Crossing series to life! 🙏👇 www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Less than a week left to help me reach my funding goal. Anything you can give I'd be so grateful for... 🙏 www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Well, this is exciting. TDF at 4 in the Teen & YA LGBTQ+ Literature category (UK) 😍

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

The face of a man who has just finished his manuscript for The Handsel Witches. It goes off to my editor on Monday! #indieauthors

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Went to bed 18% funded. Woke up 27% funded. Thank you so much! 🥰 Please support my next book you can👇 www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Liam and Tariq getting the love they deserve ❤️🖤🌈 #QueerCharacters #YABooks #QueerLove ##UrbanFantasy

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

🚨 My Kickstarter for Keepers of the Crossing: The Handsel Witches is live! 🚨 Support the book and grab exclusive rewards like signed copies, bookmarks, or even your name in the book. I need to hit my goal by 22 Feb, so let’s make it happen! See link in bio 💚

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Title reveal! 🎉 The second book in the Keepers of the Crossing series is called... The Handsel Witches Out 16 Sept 2025, this sequel brings action, horror, humour, & romance! Darkness is brewing in Sarumbourne... www.ryanjhamshaw.co.uk/post/keepers...

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Well, this morning has been... eventful. I announced my new book to my subscribers, and then discovered a flat tyre on my car 🤦🏼‍♂️ There has to be a balance in life, I suppose...

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Am I the only one who thinks the missions in Traitors UK are a bit boring and dull this series? 🥱 #TheTraitors

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Andrew / Nicholas Scott @andrewhobbs2030.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

The Dark Friars by @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social - A richly imagined magical world - A blend of fantasy, action, humor, and horror that will leave you hooked - A heartwarming slow-burn queer romance Get your copy: make Ryan smile ☺️ #lbgtqreads #authors #booksky #books www.amazon.com/Keepers-Cros...

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

I have some exciting news coming your way! 📅 This Friday, I’ll be revealing the title and release date of book two in the Keepers of the Crossing series! My subscribers will get the news first, so make sure you’re signed up for my mailing list (link in bio) to be the first to know!

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Got some exciting book news coming next week. I can’t wait to share it with you! Get ready 😉

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

I've knocked out one and a half chapters today. I did miss my Christmas deadline, but I will not miss my January one! Book 2 draft, your end is in sight! 😍

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

So grateful to all the celebs at the #GoldenGlobes for supporting #TheDarkFriars ❤️🖤

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Just finished a key chapter in book 2 of KotC. I'm on the home stretch now. I'm so excited for you all to read it. It's action-packed! Oh, and... There will be a book title and release date announcement before the end of the month! 😉

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Happy New Year! 🎉🥂 Hello 2025 👋

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Hey readers! It's the happiest season of all! 🎅 The Dark Friars eBook is now available on Kindle Unlimited! 📚✨ If you’re a KU subscriber, you can now dive into book 1 of the Keepers of the Crossing series at no extra cost. I can’t wait for you to read it! RJH 💙

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Messages like this one fill my heart with joy 🥰🥰

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

I stopped by The Rocketship Bookshop in Salisbury to sign a few copies of my book, The Dark Friars. I may have indulged in a cider or two at lunch, so hopefully, my signature turned out okay! ✍️ 🥴 It still blows my mind to see my book on the shelves of a real bookshop 🤯 @rshipbshop.bsky.social

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I can't quite believe it's December! November was a whirlwind of excitement with the release of my debut book, The Dark Friars! The book has reached readers around the world, with sales in countries including Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the US.

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

It's mind-blowing to me to see my debut book selling in different countries around the world. Forever grateful 🙏

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

I can't believe I'm holding my debut novel. Thank you to my partner, Rich, for his love and support. I couldn’t have done this without him ❤️ 🌈 The Dark Friars is available worldwide now (link in bio!). I hope you enjoy this supernatural adventure! #DebutAuthor #IndieAuthor #QueerBooks #FantasyBooks

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Ryan J Hamshaw | Author @ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Hey, I'm Ryan 👋 🌈 I'm an indie author living in south west England ✍️ 🇬🇧 In November 2024, I realised my debut novel, The Dark Friars. It's book one in a young adult urban fantasy series!

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