Bart Carroll
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Bart Carroll
@bartcarroll.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Woo hoo! Bolted to the Bone (science-fantasy for the holidays) is out today! #indieauthor #fantasybooks #scifibooks Find it on eBook platforms, including: www.amazon.com/Bolted-Bone-...
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I think the thing I love most about this random weird lich just laying on a cavern ledge in the AD&D module Descent Into the Depths of the Earth are those tiny little magic mouths on the stalactites to either side. What a bonkers encounter to just stumble upon.
January 7, 2026 at 4:51 PM
I think the thing I love most about this random weird lich just laying on a cavern ledge in the AD&D module Descent Into the Depths of the Earth are those tiny little magic mouths on the stalactites to either side. What a bonkers encounter to just stumble upon.
Reposted by Bart Carroll
Few illustrations reignite the vigor and nostalgia of old school AD&D more than this full page masterwork by the late, great Dave Trampier. Emrikol the Chaotic, kicking ass and taking names! As ever, his fine lines and implied narrative seal the deal. What a fantasy masterpiece.
January 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Few illustrations reignite the vigor and nostalgia of old school AD&D more than this full page masterwork by the late, great Dave Trampier. Emrikol the Chaotic, kicking ass and taking names! As ever, his fine lines and implied narrative seal the deal. What a fantasy masterpiece.
Good word today from my handy Word Nerd Dictionary—I am agog (and grateful) to be part of this year’s #SPFBO. Bolted to the Bone made it into the competition! My sincere thanks to Mark Lawrence for continuing this event, and congrats to all participants!
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The Official Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off homepage #SPFBO SPFBO
300 books, 10 judges, 1 champion The SPFBO contest is in its 11th year. Over 3000 novels have entered. I'm bringing together the somewhat ...
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January 6, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Good word today from my handy Word Nerd Dictionary—I am agog (and grateful) to be part of this year’s #SPFBO. Bolted to the Bone made it into the competition! My sincere thanks to Mark Lawrence for continuing this event, and congrats to all participants!
mark---lawrence.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-...
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Absolutely thrilled for the review by Keely/Drop Bear Book Club: www.instagram.com/reel/DTHW4j0...
#IndieAuthor #bookstagram #fantasy
#IndieAuthor #bookstagram #fantasy
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Join the conversation and share your favorite mood-boosting books and self-care tips. Learn how to prioritize your mental well-being and make time for reading and relaxation.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Absolutely thrilled for the review by Keely/Drop Bear Book Club: www.instagram.com/reel/DTHW4j0...
#IndieAuthor #bookstagram #fantasy
#IndieAuthor #bookstagram #fantasy
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Man, I just love this illustration of the giant spider getting ready to pounce on some overconfident adventurers. The pose. The giant eyes. The guy in the very back pointing like “WTF is that!!!?” Trampier was amazing. So iconic, so pitch-perfect for AD&D.
January 5, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Man, I just love this illustration of the giant spider getting ready to pounce on some overconfident adventurers. The pose. The giant eyes. The guy in the very back pointing like “WTF is that!!!?” Trampier was amazing. So iconic, so pitch-perfect for AD&D.
Giveaway underway! Snag a free copy of Bolted to the Bone, over on StoryGraph:
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#TheStoryGraph #IndieBookGiveaway #IndieAuthors
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#TheStoryGraph #IndieBookGiveaway #IndieAuthors
bart_carroll's giveaway for Bolted to the Bone on The StoryGraph
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January 5, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Giveaway underway! Snag a free copy of Bolted to the Bone, over on StoryGraph:
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#TheStoryGraph #IndieBookGiveaway #IndieAuthors
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#TheStoryGraph #IndieBookGiveaway #IndieAuthors
Here it is, folks: my own top gifts (and lessons learned) from the holidays this year!
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#gijoe #actionfigures #Christmas #Christmas2025 #gifts
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#gijoe #actionfigures #Christmas #Christmas2025 #gifts
Top Gifts of Christmas Present
And lessons learned along the way
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December 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Here it is, folks: my own top gifts (and lessons learned) from the holidays this year!
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#gijoe #actionfigures #Christmas #Christmas2025 #gifts
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#gijoe #actionfigures #Christmas #Christmas2025 #gifts
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to everyone. This year I launched my Substack and self-published a debut novel; and as I've been using this platform to help self-market both, I greatly appreciate everyone's time and consideration. Thank you all!
#MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #indieauthors
#MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #indieauthors
December 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to everyone. This year I launched my Substack and self-published a debut novel; and as I've been using this platform to help self-market both, I greatly appreciate everyone's time and consideration. Thank you all!
#MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #indieauthors
#MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #indieauthors
It's a blast from Christmas past! A look back at a few of my favorite things: bartcarroll.substack.com/p/top-10-gif...
#ActionFigures #gijoe #StarWars #Christmasgifts #dungeonsanddragons
#ActionFigures #gijoe #StarWars #Christmasgifts #dungeonsanddragons
December 23, 2025 at 1:52 PM
It's a blast from Christmas past! A look back at a few of my favorite things: bartcarroll.substack.com/p/top-10-gif...
#ActionFigures #gijoe #StarWars #Christmasgifts #dungeonsanddragons
#ActionFigures #gijoe #StarWars #Christmasgifts #dungeonsanddragons
For your local holiday shopping! Delighted to have Bolted to the Bone carried in West Seattle's awesome indie bookstore: Paper Boat Booksellers: www.paperboatbooksellers.com
#IndieBookstore #fantasy #SupportIndieBookstores, #ShopLocalBooks
#IndieBookstore #fantasy #SupportIndieBookstores, #ShopLocalBooks
December 20, 2025 at 2:52 AM
For your local holiday shopping! Delighted to have Bolted to the Bone carried in West Seattle's awesome indie bookstore: Paper Boat Booksellers: www.paperboatbooksellers.com
#IndieBookstore #fantasy #SupportIndieBookstores, #ShopLocalBooks
#IndieBookstore #fantasy #SupportIndieBookstores, #ShopLocalBooks
Absolutely thrilled to have Bolted to the Bone carried in one of Seattle's awesome indie bookstores: Capitol Hill's Haunted Burrow Books: hauntedburrowbooks.com
#IndieBookstore #fantasy #SupportIndieBookstores, #ShopLocalBooks
#IndieBookstore #fantasy #SupportIndieBookstores, #ShopLocalBooks
December 8, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Absolutely thrilled to have Bolted to the Bone carried in one of Seattle's awesome indie bookstores: Capitol Hill's Haunted Burrow Books: hauntedburrowbooks.com
#IndieBookstore #fantasy #SupportIndieBookstores, #ShopLocalBooks
#IndieBookstore #fantasy #SupportIndieBookstores, #ShopLocalBooks
Which action figure brings the most heat? Literally. Plus, appreciating book covers from hanging portraits on down to postage stamps.
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#gijoe #indiebooks #actionfigure #WritingCommmunity #writingtips
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#gijoe #indiebooks #actionfigure #WritingCommmunity #writingtips
This Joe is on Fire!
And the importance of book cover thumbnails.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Which action figure brings the most heat? Literally. Plus, appreciating book covers from hanging portraits on down to postage stamps.
bartcarroll.substack.com/p/gijoe-blow...
#gijoe #indiebooks #actionfigure #WritingCommmunity #writingtips
bartcarroll.substack.com/p/gijoe-blow...
#gijoe #indiebooks #actionfigure #WritingCommmunity #writingtips
Just finishing Stranger Things (so far)... and as a fan of G.I. Joe, I am definitely rooting for Derek. #StrangerThings5 #GIJoe #StrangerThings
December 1, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Just finishing Stranger Things (so far)... and as a fan of G.I. Joe, I am definitely rooting for Derek. #StrangerThings5 #GIJoe #StrangerThings
Are you a B&N/Nook reader? Bolted to the Bone (new science-fantasy) has a coupon (use: BNPBOLT50) to save 50% at checkout - bn.com/w?ean=2940184421964
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
November 29, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Are you a B&N/Nook reader? Bolted to the Bone (new science-fantasy) has a coupon (use: BNPBOLT50) to save 50% at checkout - bn.com/w?ean=2940184421964
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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November 26, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Interested in a free kindle copy of a science-fantasy tale involving saints, druids, monsters, and mystery? Enter at Goodreads for your chance to receive Bolted to the Bone! #indieauthor #fantasy #scifibooks #goodreads #Giveaway www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
November 23, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Interested in a free kindle copy of a science-fantasy tale involving saints, druids, monsters, and mystery? Enter at Goodreads for your chance to receive Bolted to the Bone! #indieauthor #fantasy #scifibooks #goodreads #Giveaway www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
Here's what happens when you get too excited about that shiny new toy... bartcarroll.substack.com/p/the-wooly-...
The Wooly Willy Incident
On writing, self-publishing, and the dangers of opening things way too fast.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Here's what happens when you get too excited about that shiny new toy... bartcarroll.substack.com/p/the-wooly-...
Extremely grateful for the most recent review: fanfiaddict.com/review-bolte... #indieauthor #fantasy #scifibooks
November 20, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Extremely grateful for the most recent review: fanfiaddict.com/review-bolte... #indieauthor #fantasy #scifibooks
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So excited for Bolted to the Bone! 🎉✨ The anticipation is real! Can't wait to dive into this magical world! 🌌📚 #Fantasy #BookLovers #SFF
Less than a week until Bolted to the Bone releases, and honored to share another review: www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/co...
#fantasy #writingcommunity #SelfPub #debut #FantasyLit #sff
#fantasy #writingcommunity #SelfPub #debut #FantasyLit #sff
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November 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
So excited for Bolted to the Bone! 🎉✨ The anticipation is real! Can't wait to dive into this magical world! 🌌📚 #Fantasy #BookLovers #SFF
Woo hoo! Bolted to the Bone (science-fantasy for the holidays) is out today! #indieauthor #fantasybooks #scifibooks Find it on eBook platforms, including: www.amazon.com/Bolted-Bone-...
November 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Woo hoo! Bolted to the Bone (science-fantasy for the holidays) is out today! #indieauthor #fantasybooks #scifibooks Find it on eBook platforms, including: www.amazon.com/Bolted-Bone-...
Less than a week until Bolted to the Bone releases, and honored to share another review: www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/co...
#fantasy #writingcommunity #SelfPub #debut #FantasyLit #sff
#fantasy #writingcommunity #SelfPub #debut #FantasyLit #sff
From the Fantasy community on Reddit
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November 14, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Less than a week until Bolted to the Bone releases, and honored to share another review: www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/co...
#fantasy #writingcommunity #SelfPub #debut #FantasyLit #sff
#fantasy #writingcommunity #SelfPub #debut #FantasyLit #sff
ARC readers have been absolutely invaluable in helping review and provide essential feedback to my book. Releasing Nov 18, there's still time to grab an ARC copy of your own: booksirens.com/book/GBPEOGO...
#WritingCommunity #ARCS #fantasy
#WritingCommunity #ARCS #fantasy
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November 3, 2025 at 1:13 AM
ARC readers have been absolutely invaluable in helping review and provide essential feedback to my book. Releasing Nov 18, there's still time to grab an ARC copy of your own: booksirens.com/book/GBPEOGO...
#WritingCommunity #ARCS #fantasy
#WritingCommunity #ARCS #fantasy
In need of a Halloween film rec? Plus, two to avoid. #halloween #movies open.substack.com/pub/bartcarr...
3 Films. 3 Fuses Lit
Spoiler: Only one explodes.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:23 PM
In need of a Halloween film rec? Plus, two to avoid. #halloween #movies open.substack.com/pub/bartcarr...
Best laid plans... some final editing is still underway. Bolted to the Bone has been pushed to November 18, but that much closer to the book's Yuletide setting! #fantasy #writing #fantasyreads, #fantasybooks, #indiebooks
October 28, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Best laid plans... some final editing is still underway. Bolted to the Bone has been pushed to November 18, but that much closer to the book's Yuletide setting! #fantasy #writing #fantasyreads, #fantasybooks, #indiebooks