Christopher D. Brand
@chrisdbrand.bsky.social
Author of the novel 'A Blade For Hire'. Sequel... getting there. Probably only another chapter to go.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09N8ZCCSM
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09N8ZCCSM
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Looking for a bit of swashbuckling fantasy for your next autumn read? Fancy a change from the medieval stuff to some matchlock fantasy? Something a bit like 'The Three Musketeers', if d'Artagnan was actually John McClane? Then check out my first book 'A Blade For Hire'.
Just having to setup Windows 11 and curious what kind of sicko aligns their taskbar icons to the centre?
December 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Just having to setup Windows 11 and curious what kind of sicko aligns their taskbar icons to the centre?
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Phone updates are always either:
[1] We've done nothing noticeable;
or
[2] The power button now now opens the fridge, the UI has been tilted to a 12.7° offset, and all your apps have been organised by icon colour.
[1] We've done nothing noticeable;
or
[2] The power button now now opens the fridge, the UI has been tilted to a 12.7° offset, and all your apps have been organised by icon colour.
December 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Phone updates are always either:
[1] We've done nothing noticeable;
or
[2] The power button now now opens the fridge, the UI has been tilted to a 12.7° offset, and all your apps have been organised by icon colour.
[1] We've done nothing noticeable;
or
[2] The power button now now opens the fridge, the UI has been tilted to a 12.7° offset, and all your apps have been organised by icon colour.
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Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
November 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
On the plus side, I took out all the books except for two, like a good boy. On the down side, I added in £1k of PC parts...
Guys, clap for me. I took a bunch of stuff out of my Amazon cart and now it's just the books...
November 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM
On the plus side, I took out all the books except for two, like a good boy. On the down side, I added in £1k of PC parts...
'Why do we fall, master Bruce?'
'Because the local council don't maintain the pavements properly?'
'Exactly, master Bruce! The cunts!'
'Because the local council don't maintain the pavements properly?'
'Exactly, master Bruce! The cunts!'
November 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
'Why do we fall, master Bruce?'
'Because the local council don't maintain the pavements properly?'
'Exactly, master Bruce! The cunts!'
'Because the local council don't maintain the pavements properly?'
'Exactly, master Bruce! The cunts!'
Guys, clap for me. I took a bunch of stuff out of my Amazon cart and now it's just the books...
November 19, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Guys, clap for me. I took a bunch of stuff out of my Amazon cart and now it's just the books...
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I find it funny when accounts announce their social media break, and then they're just back the next day all, "Woo, I'm so refreshed!" like wat? That's not a break. 😆
November 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I find it funny when accounts announce their social media break, and then they're just back the next day all, "Woo, I'm so refreshed!" like wat? That's not a break. 😆
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Tragic that Arthurian Legend was situated in Britain rather than Italy, as the Round Table would have been ideal for pizza parties. (One very large pizza in the middle.)
November 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Tragic that Arthurian Legend was situated in Britain rather than Italy, as the Round Table would have been ideal for pizza parties. (One very large pizza in the middle.)
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I set a new PB since my heart attack 18 something months ago. Help me celebrate by buying my books. You might ask, but how are they connected? To which I say... uh... profit?
November 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I set a new PB since my heart attack 18 something months ago. Help me celebrate by buying my books. You might ask, but how are they connected? To which I say... uh... profit?
At times I love social media and talking to all these awesome people from across the globe I would never otherwise meet, but all the engagement bait bollocks kicking around is really starting to grind my gears.
November 12, 2025 at 6:06 PM
At times I love social media and talking to all these awesome people from across the globe I would never otherwise meet, but all the engagement bait bollocks kicking around is really starting to grind my gears.
We will remember them
November 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
We will remember them
Was thinking yesterday how virtually impossible it is to describe certain things. I'd been running along the seafront, cloudy, bit of rain, wind lashing the water against the sea wall and throwing up white spray, and there just isn't the words to describe how invigorating that feels.
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Was thinking yesterday how virtually impossible it is to describe certain things. I'd been running along the seafront, cloudy, bit of rain, wind lashing the water against the sea wall and throwing up white spray, and there just isn't the words to describe how invigorating that feels.
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Accurate AF.
It's Sunday so what do you want to see? Dialogue? Snippets? Questions? A thinly-veiled desperation masked only barely by memes? Doodles?
It's Sunday so what do you want to see? Dialogue? Snippets? Questions? A thinly-veiled desperation masked only barely by memes? Doodles?
November 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Accurate AF.
It's Sunday so what do you want to see? Dialogue? Snippets? Questions? A thinly-veiled desperation masked only barely by memes? Doodles?
It's Sunday so what do you want to see? Dialogue? Snippets? Questions? A thinly-veiled desperation masked only barely by memes? Doodles?
You know an idea for a new WIP is coming together when you sit for several hours working enthusiastically at it and eagerly adding in little details and extras.
November 8, 2025 at 11:37 PM
You know an idea for a new WIP is coming together when you sit for several hours working enthusiastically at it and eagerly adding in little details and extras.
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"With Hale, Chris builds a supremely likeable character... a big heart, a big sword, a practical view to solving problems (bold action), flaws and a sharp wit that shines through out the pages in wonderfully constructed dialogue."
www.sffinsiders.com/blog/review-...
www.sffinsiders.com/blog/review-...
The Man With The Broken Sword Christopher D. Brand — SFF Insiders
Pick this on up, a pleasurable quick paced tale that is difficult to turn the lights off on. A swashbuckling low magic ride that I didn’t realize I needed.
www.sffinsiders.com
July 12, 2025 at 12:19 AM
"With Hale, Chris builds a supremely likeable character... a big heart, a big sword, a practical view to solving problems (bold action), flaws and a sharp wit that shines through out the pages in wonderfully constructed dialogue."
www.sffinsiders.com/blog/review-...
www.sffinsiders.com/blog/review-...
Just seen this headline and wondering how the resurrection of Hitler managed to go entirely under the radar
November 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Just seen this headline and wondering how the resurrection of Hitler managed to go entirely under the radar
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It’s National Author’s Day. A lot of people say these words. “I could write a book. Anyone can do that.” And yet, it’s only a tiny percentage who actually complete one.
Here’s to the authors. We need creativity/art/escape more than ever.
Well done you! You are appreciated.🥂❤️
Here’s to the authors. We need creativity/art/escape more than ever.
Well done you! You are appreciated.🥂❤️
November 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
It’s National Author’s Day. A lot of people say these words. “I could write a book. Anyone can do that.” And yet, it’s only a tiny percentage who actually complete one.
Here’s to the authors. We need creativity/art/escape more than ever.
Well done you! You are appreciated.🥂❤️
Here’s to the authors. We need creativity/art/escape more than ever.
Well done you! You are appreciated.🥂❤️
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And then there were 3…
Read the entire series on #kindleunlimited
mybook.to/Dark-England
🩸📚💙📚👀📢📚😱📚📖💙💀✨
#booksky #writingcommunity #horror #HorrorAuthor #thriller #mystery #crimefiction
Read the entire series on #kindleunlimited
mybook.to/Dark-England
🩸📚💙📚👀📢📚😱📚📖💙💀✨
#booksky #writingcommunity #horror #HorrorAuthor #thriller #mystery #crimefiction
November 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
And then there were 3…
Read the entire series on #kindleunlimited
mybook.to/Dark-England
🩸📚💙📚👀📢📚😱📚📖💙💀✨
#booksky #writingcommunity #horror #HorrorAuthor #thriller #mystery #crimefiction
Read the entire series on #kindleunlimited
mybook.to/Dark-England
🩸📚💙📚👀📢📚😱📚📖💙💀✨
#booksky #writingcommunity #horror #HorrorAuthor #thriller #mystery #crimefiction
October was quite a miserable sales month for me. Too busy working on background stuff to do much marketing. So on that note...
If you're looking for some dark swashbuckling fantasy then have I got a thriller for you, free to read with Kindle Unlimited:
If you're looking for some dark swashbuckling fantasy then have I got a thriller for you, free to read with Kindle Unlimited:
November 1, 2025 at 9:33 AM
October was quite a miserable sales month for me. Too busy working on background stuff to do much marketing. So on that note...
If you're looking for some dark swashbuckling fantasy then have I got a thriller for you, free to read with Kindle Unlimited:
If you're looking for some dark swashbuckling fantasy then have I got a thriller for you, free to read with Kindle Unlimited:
Amazon marketing email: "Your basket is calling!"
My basket:
My basket:
October 31, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Amazon marketing email: "Your basket is calling!"
My basket:
My basket:
"Your first draft is SUPPOSED to be terrible!" is itself terrible advice. It's ok for it to be messy. Very messy even. But if it's terrible then something is going horribly wrong with your planning and preparation.
October 31, 2025 at 9:58 AM
"Your first draft is SUPPOSED to be terrible!" is itself terrible advice. It's ok for it to be messy. Very messy even. But if it's terrible then something is going horribly wrong with your planning and preparation.
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Looking for a bit of swashbuckling fantasy for your next autumn read? Fancy a change from the medieval stuff to some matchlock fantasy? Something a bit like 'The Three Musketeers', if d'Artagnan was actually John McClane? Then check out my first book 'A Blade For Hire'.
October 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Looking for a bit of swashbuckling fantasy for your next autumn read? Fancy a change from the medieval stuff to some matchlock fantasy? Something a bit like 'The Three Musketeers', if d'Artagnan was actually John McClane? Then check out my first book 'A Blade For Hire'.