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Tim McKay @timmckay52.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks, Sue! 🍻

And yes, it's a prequel 😉

ALL CAPS #27: With Rosaire Bushey

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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 7d

My first review for #SFINCS3 round 1 - Skyfold by @timmckay52.bsky.social

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 11d

WHAT COMES BEFORE by Molly Macabre is a great little horror novella with few answers, immaculate vibes.

THE BONE RAIDERS by @realjacksonford.bsky.social was an absolute banger, can't wait for more.

SKYFOLD by @timmckay52.bsky.social is a fun fantasy heist novella with a neat setting.

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Tim McKay @timmckay52.bsky.social · 15d

🥳 Book birthday!! 🥳

The Fall of Selvandrea turns 1 today!

So hey, today only, grab it for $0.99 🔥

What to expect:

🛞 Ships and cannons
🧙‍♂️ Magic and mayhem (+ sci-fi)
🐉 (Lots of) Dragons and monsters
👴 Bickering old men who know too much

mybook.to/thefallofsel...

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The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship @thesfincs.bsky.social · Sep 6

Today's the day!!! Have you prepared to enter? Remember the form will open at 4pm EST. The google form link will go live on the homepage of www.sfincscompetition.com
#booksky
#writers

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Tim McKay @timmckay52.bsky.social · Sep 4

And here's where to find us!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfWV...

Sigil of Enderune [Bushey, Rosaire] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Sigil of Enderune

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Rosaire Bushey @rosaireb.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thursday at 8 pm I'll be the guest on ALL CAPS Book Talk - with @timmckay52.bsky.social - Join us and say hello, ask a question or just hang out for an interesting conversation. (Fair notice - the beard is part of a Tim the Enchanter costume I had - I can't grow facial hair like that ... sadly)

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Tim McKay @timmckay52.bsky.social · Sep 1

🎩 BOOK LAUNCH!! 🎩

The amazing @rosaireb.bsky.social just released his newest book, and it's a banger!

🖊️ Sigil of Enderune 🖊️

The magic is in the words! I swear this book made me want to learn calligraphy.

This great guy does so much for others, so give it a try!
www.amazon.com/Sigil-Enderu...

Sigil of Enderune

www.amazon.com

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J. Neira @jneiraauthor.bsky.social · Aug 29

I am honored to be included in this horror anthology inspired by The Substance! This anthology is going to be LIT. 😍

Squirm Books @squirmbooks.bsky.social · Aug 29

Drumroll please! 🥁 Here are the authors for the SKIN DEEP anthology (coming early 2026)! I’m so proud of everyone here—their stories are amazing examples of YA queer horror. There are familiar names and debut authors. Congratulations to all! 🪱

A list of 22 authors appearing in the Skin Deep anthology

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Tim McKay @timmckay52.bsky.social · Aug 27

🎩 ALL CAPS is back!! 🎩

Join us tomorrow night with fantasy author (and Kickstarter genius) @stevejmedia.bsky.social!

Hit up the chat on X or YT at 8 pm ET!

And don't worry.

It isn't THAT Steve, I promise 😂
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXMI...

ALL CAPS #26: With Steve Johnson

ALL CAPS #25: With Kane Williams

Tim McKay @timmckay52.bsky.social · Aug 21

🎩 Next up on ALL CAPS: Kane Williams!! 🎩

I am super excited for this — not just because @authorkanew.bsky.social is from Australia!

(But it helps.)

Perils of the Past kicks off with the kind of action I crave.

Join us tonight at 5 PM ET!

Here's where to find us: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL1C...

Skyfold: A Fantasy Heist Novella (The Archon Saga)

Tim McKay @timmckay52.bsky.social · Aug 15

Amazon.com: Skyfold: A Fantasy Heist Novella (The Archon Saga) eBook : McKay, Tim, McKay, T. J.: Kindle Store

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ALL CAPS #19: With Natalie Kelda

Tim McKay @timmckay52.bsky.social · Aug 6

Including audiobooks, I've now sold 554 copies of The Fall of Selvandrea.

And excluding freebies and Skyfold pre-orders, I've sold over 700 books since my little author journey began.

500 and 700 both feel like pretty big milestones.

Next up: 30 ratings on Amazon and 100 on GR

Tim McKay @timmckay52.bsky.social · Aug 5

⛈️ The Skyfold pre-order is live!! ⛈️

Grab it while you can for just $0.99!

What to expect:

🥷 An epic heist
🪽 Angelic overlords
🐺 Monsters and beasts aplenty
❤️‍🔥 Lust, love, and deceit

Or, if you want a free review copy, ebook AND audio, comment "YES" below 🔥

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Tim McKay @timmckay52.bsky.social · Aug 1

⛈️ Skyfold revealed at last!! ⛈️

A fantasy heist novella where every game has a cost.

What to expect:

🥷 An epic heist
🪽 Angelic overlords
🐺 Monsters and beasts aplenty
❤️‍🔥 Lust, love, and deceit

If you want a free review copy, ebook AND audio, comment below 🔥

Tim McKay @timmckay52.bsky.social · Jul 27

📚 Any day with bookmail is a good day 📚

Did I say good? I meant GREAT.

This absolute gent sent me hardbacks — and they're gorgeous.

Can't wait to read 'em — thanks E.L. Montague!!

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BBNYA @bbnya.bsky.social · Jul 22

Congratulations to The Fall of Selvandrea by @timmckay52.bsky.social

You are through to round 2 of #BBNYA2025!!

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Tim McKay @timmckay52.bsky.social · Jul 22

🥳 Just hit 30,002 pages read on Kindle Unlimited! 🥳

Woot woot!

And I happen to know that's not the only good news coming today.

After a few intense and stressful months, this upward swing is quite welcome, I have to say!

Tim McKay @timmckay52.bsky.social · Jul 18

⛈️ Skyfold is coming ⛈️

Officially scheduled for August 15, four weeks from today!

What to expect:

🥷 An epic heist
🪽 Angelic overlords
🐺 Monsters and beasts aplenty
❤️‍🔥 Lust, love, and deceit

Journey where every game has a cost, and every dream a price to be paid.

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Natalie Kelda @nataliekelda.bsky.social · Jul 13

We had a super fun time! Go catch the recap!
Barry makes an appearance at the start, then melted on my feet and slept for the rest of the chat 😅

Tim McKay @timmckay52.bsky.social · Jul 13

Going live in 1 hr with the amazing @nataliekelda.bsky.social

Hope to see you in the chat!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=A52Q...

ALL CAPS #19: With Natalie Kelda

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Tim McKay @timmckay52.bsky.social · Jul 13

Going live in 1 hr with the amazing @nataliekelda.bsky.social

Hope to see you in the chat!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=A52Q...