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Dave Blackwell

@daveblackwell.bsky.social

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Medical Engineer and Indie Author from Kent, UK. I am profoundly deaf and write comedy based on my experiences. Currently working on "The Hospital" horror/apocalyptic

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Dave Blackwell @daveblackwell.bsky.social · Jul 28

At the close of a long, brutal pandemic, a group of hospital workers begin to breathe a sigh of relief—believing the worst has finally passed.

But their hope is short-lived.

The pandemic was only the beginning...

books2read.com/thehospital

#newbook #PreOrder #horror

Dec 2025

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Dave Blackwell @daveblackwell.bsky.social · 1h

As a medical engineer, I have witnessed many extraordinary and hazardous situations.

This tops it so far this year.

#ebme #medicalengineering #clinicalengineering

Dave Blackwell @daveblackwell.bsky.social · 5h

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be deaf, the crazy, funny and ignorant people I meet all the time?

Comedy and eye-rolling at the expense of my hearing Disability.

books2read.com/FOBD

#comedy

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 1d

We're chomping at the bit here at Moose Towers to see the first couple of episodes.

Leonard and Hungry Paul by @ronanhession.bsky.social

Nationwide - BBC 2 Monday 20th October.

Date night.

@waterstones.bsky.social
@northernfiction.bsky.social
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social

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Dave Blackwell @daveblackwell.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · 1d

Meet these great indie romance authors at the Romance Genre Indie Authors Starter Pack! If you wish to be included in the starter pack, reply here. #romance #writingcommunity #authorsky go.bsky.app/HMaARPe

Romance Genre Indie Authors

Join the conversation

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BookBlast Official @bookblast.org · 1d

Indie publisher with muscle and long reaching vision, check out their list folks! 👀👏

Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 3d

Many thanks to all the librarians at Hebden Bridge @calderdale.bsky.social for this magnificent display of Bluemoose authors with a nod to the upcoming @bbc 6 part b series of Leonard and Hungry Paul by @ronanhession.bsky.social . Brilliant.

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Dave Blackwell @daveblackwell.bsky.social · 1d

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Dave GF Blackwell's author profile page contains, latest books & series in order, author interview, awards & achievements, book deals, and contact & follow Dave GF Blackwell on AllAuthor.

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Dave Blackwell @daveblackwell.bsky.social · 2d

#horror

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Dave Blackwell @daveblackwell.bsky.social · 2d

Only in America.

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Dave Blackwell @daveblackwell.bsky.social · 2d

The pandemic was only the beginning...

books2read.com/thehospital

#preorder December 2025

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Dave Blackwell @daveblackwell.bsky.social · 2d

The pandemic was only the beginning...

books2read.com/thehospital

#preorder December 2025

#newbook #newbookrelease #books #horror

Dave Blackwell @daveblackwell.bsky.social · 2d

15 years ago, I need to get back into heavy training!

Dave Blackwell @daveblackwell.bsky.social · 2d

Yup...

Dave Blackwell @daveblackwell.bsky.social · 2d

Getting a cochlear implant gave me 85% of my hearing back.

My friends had other ideas.

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Matthew King @matthewkingart.bsky.social · 13d

My books finally out!💪🏻🔥

books2read.com/MatthewKing

Four killers meet for dinner, but what do they find? Friends? Murder?! LOVE?! This Horrormance reveals relatable killers whose amusing banter is playful and thought-provoking, tackling issues like gender identity, discrimination, and feminism.🖤🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

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DianaResists @dianaresists.bsky.social · 4d

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 4d

Wars, tariffs , paper, production costs and the battle to get our books seen means there is a crisis in publishing.

Indies do most of the heavy lifting in finding great new stories that the risk averse conglomerates shy away from.

Support Indies!

www.thebookseller.com/comment/open...

Open letter on the future of small press publishing in the UK

The industry must work together to ensure the longevity of the UK’s independent presses.

www.thebookseller.com

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Dave Blackwell @daveblackwell.bsky.social · 4d

I am not worried lol.

Dave Blackwell @daveblackwell.bsky.social · 4d

a man in a sweater is reading a book in a dark room

ALT: a man in a sweater is reading a book in a dark room

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Dave Blackwell @daveblackwell.bsky.social · 4d

Someone on X said ICE was gonna come after my disabled ass.

Good luck with that, I live in England.......

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Dave Blackwell @daveblackwell.bsky.social · 4d

I wish I could stay in my dreams forever and skip this reality lark.

Dave Blackwell @daveblackwell.bsky.social · 5d

Any #writers want to connect?

Dave Blackwell @daveblackwell.bsky.social · 5d

MAGA really do love their pedos.

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 5d

Adelita Grijalva won her election fair and square.

Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.

Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 7d

20 years ago we registered as a company.

30 of our books have been short listed for major Lit Prizes.

2 books adapted for BBC drama series.

Not bad for a small Indy from the North of England.

@andyburnham.bsky.social
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@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social

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Leonard and Hungry Paul cast and Director on telling a story about kindness, friendship, and the quiet heroism of everyday life -

The feel-good series stars Alex Lawther, Laurie Kynaston and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, with Julia Roberts as narrator

www.bbc.co.uk

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