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Alex S. Bradshaw 🦕
@alexsbradshaw.bsky.social
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Author of the Windborn Sagas WINDBORN and TROLLGRAVE - standalone Norse Fantasy, both SPFBO semi-finalists.

Game Master and Co-Host of Spotlight Indie

At any moment will be thinking about fantasy and/or dinosaurs 🦖
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Today, we are manifesting Pokémon Master vibes!

So in the spirit of catching 'em all, what's your favourite Pokémon?
a close up of a cartoon character 's leg with a green background
Alt: squirtle putting his sunglasses on with pizzazz
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November 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM
alexsbradshaw.bsky.social
This was such tremendous fun to record!

Lots of opinions about what we should make BEGONE and controversy abound!

Go check it out!
spotlightindie.bsky.social Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 3d
It's a Spotlight Team edition of Begone! The series where we invite indie authors to battle to banish minor inconveniences to an imaginary fiery portal. Yoghurt based conspiracies! Touch screen calamities! Frasier doing a Sean Connery impression! youtu.be/e0VhyPgaWCE
November 23, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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spotlightindie.bsky.social
It's a Spotlight Team edition of Begone! The series where we invite indie authors to battle to banish minor inconveniences to an imaginary fiery portal. Yoghurt based conspiracies! Touch screen calamities! Frasier doing a Sean Connery impression! youtu.be/e0VhyPgaWCE
November 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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philspeculates.bsky.social
OUT TOMORROW!
Contributions from @stefmowords.bsky.social @tanweerdar.com @llmacrae.bsky.social @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social @timhardieauthor.bsky.social @annatizard.bsky.social @emilyinkpen.bsky.social
with Guest Editor @frasierarmitage.bsky.social
Empowering #indieauthors everywhere!
November 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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annasmithwrites.bsky.social
I'm on my way, Redditch! Hide from the rain in a cosy library and hear us talk about other worlds!
A busy promo image for the Redditch library author event.
November 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
alexsbradshaw.bsky.social
I just got a YouTube advert with the tag line 'In a world of AI, be human'.

'Excellent,' I thought. 'A company/charity/whatever for championing human creativity etc over AI!'

Nope. It's some weird ID, cryptoy, NFT thing (I think all at once). So, give away your data for imaginary internet points!
November 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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creativecommune.bsky.social
#Indieauthors! Issue #2 of our Indie Author's Voice - our free magazine - will be out Sunday Nov 30th.

Indie authors @llmacrae.bsky.social @stefmowords.bsky.social @tanweerdar.com share their experiences. @emilyinkpen.bsky.social talks audio drama. @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social talks budgets.
November 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
alexsbradshaw.bsky.social
Without downloading any new pics, describe your gender:
The face of the Green Man, with leaves for eyebrows, cheeks, and tongue. He had glowing green eyes. The face is on a dark green background with shapes that look like trees and leaves
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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tomlloydwrites.bsky.social
Convincing you to read my novel by sharing the first sentence. Share yours if you want.

(this is from Devil Inside)
I’ve been almost normal now for three years and three months. Doesn’t sound much when you look at it like that. I know for most people that’s no great achievement, but most people don’t have to work so hard at it. I suppose I was normal as a child too, before things went wrong, but my memory of the time before is all a bit hazy. The therapists say you have to accept the things you’ve done. Own the deeds so they don’t own you. I get that, I really do. For those around you, for your own future and lots of other reasons, you can’t hide from your actions. Even if you don’t remember all of them, they were still done by your hand. They still left a mark. So I’ve embraced the bad in me, come to an accommodation with it. A way to live and not be ruled by it. I still can’t say how much was my fault, but I realise that doesn’t matter. No way that conversation does any good for anyone. And this isn’t that story anyway. I’m not here to tell you how I came to the accommodation. This is what followed, three years and three months later.
November 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
alexsbradshaw.bsky.social
I was reminded about book trailers earlier today and remembered I did a book trailer for Trollgrave! I don't think I ever cut it to size for social media (just YouTube) so I thought why not do it now??

#norsemythology #fantasy #booktrailer #indiewritersofinstagram #bookstagram #darkfantasy
November 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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forbookssake.bsky.social
✨BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT✨

Today is the #spotlight blitz day for @bbnya.bsky.social #BBNYA2025 semi-finalist, #Trollgrave by @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social! 📚💙
@thewritereads.bsky.social

Head over to my blog to learn a little about the book ⬇️
forbookssake.home.blog/2025/10/17/b...
BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Blog Tour Spotlight: Trollgrave by Alex S. Bradshaw
Hey everyone!Today is the spotlight blitz day for Trollgrave by Alex S. Bradshaw, as part of the BBNYA 2025 semi-finalist spotlight tours. Title: TrollgraveAuthor: Alex S. BradshawPublisher: Amber …
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October 17, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: Trollgrave by Alex S. Bradshaw
@bbnya.bsky.social @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social

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BNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: Trollgrave by Alex S. Bradshaw
October 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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thebookdrag0n.bsky.social
✨BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight Tour✨

Today, I'm shining a spotlight on a Norse superhero fantasy: TROLLGRAVE by Alex S Bradshaw!

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@bbnya.bsky.social @thewritereads.bsky.social @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social #BBNYA2025
Book Spotlight: Trollgrave by Alex S Bradshaw
Book Spotlight of the Norse superhero fantasy novel TROLLGRAVE by Alex S. Bradshaw. It was a Semi-Finalist of BBNYA 2025!
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October 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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spotlightindie.bsky.social
Don't forget to join us live on Youtube at 9pm BST tonight to help celebrate the launch of @philspeculates.bsky.social's latest book, Circe's Coven. With specials guests and a few surprises, we'll be talking to Phil about finishing his series and what's coming next! youtube.com/live/FQ8cGd6...
October 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
alexsbradshaw.bsky.social
We're going to be live later!

Got any burning author questions you'd like us to answer? There's no such thing as a stupid question so let me know and we'll answer it!
spotlightindie.bsky.social Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · Oct 3
At 7pm we'll be live with @grahamaustinking.bsky.social, @llmacrae.bsky.social, @stevenmckinnon.bsky.social and @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social to troubleshoot your author questions. Need some advice? Jump in the live chat and ask our guests, or drop your questions below! youtube.com/live/Iyn5TA4...
October 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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spotlightindie.bsky.social
At 7pm we'll be live with @grahamaustinking.bsky.social, @llmacrae.bsky.social, @stevenmckinnon.bsky.social and @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social to troubleshoot your author questions. Need some advice? Jump in the live chat and ask our guests, or drop your questions below! youtube.com/live/Iyn5TA4...
October 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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patricksamphire.bsky.social
Check out this online convention, completely free!

(I'm on a panel at 6pm BST. Did I say stupid stuff that I regretted immediately afterwards? Maybe, but you'll have to watch to be sure.)
spotlightindie.bsky.social Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · Oct 3
Want to know what's coming up today? ⬇️
1pm BST: Predicting the Future
3pm BST: War, Wounds and Battlescenes
6pm BST: Realm Raiders
7pm: No Such Thing as a Stupid Question
8.30pm: Interview: Graham Austin King
9.00pm: Live Launch Party: Phil Parker
October 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM
alexsbradshaw.bsky.social
So stoked for the beginning of @spotlightindie.bsky.social 's Big Indie Weekend!

Look at all these amazing guests!!
spotlightindie.bsky.social Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · Oct 3
Want to know what's coming up today? ⬇️
1pm BST: Predicting the Future
3pm BST: War, Wounds and Battlescenes
6pm BST: Realm Raiders
7pm: No Such Thing as a Stupid Question
8.30pm: Interview: Graham Austin King
9.00pm: Live Launch Party: Phil Parker
October 3, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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spotlightindie.bsky.social
Want to know what's coming up today? ⬇️
1pm BST: Predicting the Future
3pm BST: War, Wounds and Battlescenes
6pm BST: Realm Raiders
7pm: No Such Thing as a Stupid Question
8.30pm: Interview: Graham Austin King
9.00pm: Live Launch Party: Phil Parker
October 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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sffreview.bsky.social
Sounds amazing! 📚✨ I love indie events and the chance to discover new stories. Can’t wait to see what gems you have! Good luck to everyone! 💖 #BookLovers #IndieAuthors
alexsbradshaw.bsky.social Alex S. Bradshaw 🦕 @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social · Oct 1
The Big Indie Weekend at @spotlightindie.bsky.social is nearly here! And we've got books to give away, so many books!! Go check it out!!

#bookgiveaway #sff #indie
spotlightindie.bsky.social Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · Oct 1
It's almost the weekend and we're kicking things off with a giveway! To be in with a chance, share our pinned post and comment below! The winner will be announced during our live panel 'No Such Thing as a Stupid Question' at 7pm Friday 3rd Oct #indieauthor #writingcommunity #bookgiveaway
October 2, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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spotlightindie.bsky.social
Who's ready for another giveaway? @philspeculates.bsky.social is offering up 2 paperbacks to one winner! To be in with a chance, simply subscribe to Spotlight Indie on Youtube and comment below. The winner will be announced at Phil's launch party at 9pm, Fri 3rd Oct. #writingcommunity #bookgiveaway
October 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
alexsbradshaw.bsky.social
It's @spotlightindie.bsky.social 's Big Weekend is coming up! Loads of panels and loads of fun!

I'm going to be live with 'No Such Thing As A Stupid Question' - so have you got any questions you've always wanted to ask? So come along, ask, and we'll answer!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyn5...
PANEL: There's No Such Thing as Stupid Question LIVE
YouTube video by SpotlightIndie
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October 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
alexsbradshaw.bsky.social
The Big Indie Weekend at @spotlightindie.bsky.social is nearly here! And we've got books to give away, so many books!! Go check it out!!

#bookgiveaway #sff #indie
spotlightindie.bsky.social Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · Oct 1
It's almost the weekend and we're kicking things off with a giveway! To be in with a chance, share our pinned post and comment below! The winner will be announced during our live panel 'No Such Thing as a Stupid Question' at 7pm Friday 3rd Oct #indieauthor #writingcommunity #bookgiveaway
October 1, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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ohmz.bsky.social
Okay, list is shaping up pretty well… But there’s a few more spaces if people want added, will also remove if people want me to. (Limit is 150).

Folk attending @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social in Brighton next month…
September 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
alexsbradshaw.bsky.social
Want to spend some time with some amazing writers and do some writing?

Then come along to this write-a-long!

I am gutted I won't be able to make it as I'm away, so you should go on my behalf!
spotlightindie.bsky.social Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · Aug 28
ICYMI: Holly and Frasier will be hosting a live write-a-long over on the Spotlight Youtube, this Saturday from 2pm to 4pm - along with some indie author guests. Come along and join the chat - we'll be writing, talking and supporting each other. #writingcommunity #indieauthors
August 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM