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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 2d

It is beyond brilliant Rob. I'm sure you will love it.
A book that defied everything we thought we knew about fantasy a quarter of a century ago. The original #noirfantasy.

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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 2d

Got a question about publishing you've always wanted answered? Well now's your chance!

#AuthorTalk #WritingCommunity #Manchester

@aknighton.bsky.social ky.social @emmasternerradley.bsky.social @britfantasysoc.bsky.social
@alethearlyons.bsky.social
@urmstonbooks.bsky.social

Background graphic of a printing press. Urmston Books and BFS logos on either side of the title.
Three author photos beneath title plus the compass emblem for Northodox Press
Text:
The British Fantasy Society & Urmston Books & Board Games
“Paths to Publication”
Keith Dickinson, Andrew Knighton, Emma Sterner-Radley, Northodox Press
Wednesday 22nd October, 7pm, Urmston Books, 72 Flixton Road, M41 5AB
Tickets £5
https://www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/paths-to-publication

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 2d

Circe's Coven, the third book in my British Bureau for the Arcane series, appears in @robjhayes.bsky.social monthly newsletter of new releases.
linktr.ee/phil_parker
Exciting stories for your TBR, + the latest from my good friend @emmaladams12.bsky.social
robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...
#booksky

Self Published Fantasy Releases – October 2025

Visit the post for more.

robjhayes.co.uk

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 4d

So sorry David! Bailey was a handsome dog!

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 4d

What fascinates me is the popularity of this series in America - 50% of all sales! 🥳😮
For some reason, British folklore has captured American reader's imaginations. Or perhaps it's the idea of a secret government organisation?
#booksky #fantasyseries #indieauthor #writing
linktr.ee/phil_parker

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ℂ𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕖ℂ𝕠𝕞𝕞𝕦𝕟𝕖 @creativecommune.bsky.social · 5d

The Indie Writer's Voice aims to empower #indieauthors by providing advice and showing "you are not alone" with your questions and concerns.
Shared experiences, short stories, reviews, new releases and more!
Written By authors FOR authors.
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/creativecomm...

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 5d

Writing books is part of the job. In my post, Being a Semi Professional Author, I cover all the other work that's involved in this job. It's about getting "out there", getting recognised, having an identifiable brand as an author.
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/post/being-a...
#writingcommunity

Being a semi professional author

Writing your book is great but it's only part of the job. Getting recognised, building a fan base, gaining acceptance from other writers - it's all part of being a semi professional author. Here are s...

www.philparker-fantasywriter.com

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 6d

My 60 second guide to dragons.
Make sure you understand each species before getting one as a pet. Some require lots of house room and exercise.

linktr.ee/phil_parker

#writingcommunity #dragons #fantasy #speculativefiction #indieauthor #authorcommunity

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 7d

The British Bureau for the Arcane was established by Charles II in 1666 after the Great Fire of London - a consequence of the Fae civil war. The Bureau has maintained national security ever since.
Until now.
People got complacent. Arcane races got angry.
linktr.ee/phil_parker
#booksky #fantasy

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 8d

This is such valuable viewing for all writers - the discussion about contracts especially. What to avoid, what dangers might exist. These people know what they're talking about! Very useful resource.

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 8d

WATCH NOW: 'Only Rich People Write Books, Right?' discusses the myths and realities of covering the costs of publishing, with budgeting advice for indie authors from @simonkewin.co.uk, @llmacrae.bsky.social and @timhardieauthor.bsky.social #writingcommunity #authorevents youtu.be/TPklgIoevgw

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Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 8d

The two MCs in The Ten Worlds are a gay son of Thor and an asexual/aromantic foster daughter of Freya. An unusual dark fantasy retelling of #NorseMythology.

→ www.bjornlarssen.com/children (book 1)
→ www.bjornlarssen.com/land (book 2)
→ bjornlarssen.itch.io (everything)

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 9d

With such a highly successful launch for Book 3 Circe's Coven, I'm pleased to show you all 3 novels in the series - #noirfantasy storytelling with a touch of James Bond - no fast cars but fairies, witches, vampires and more.
linktr.ee/phil_parker
#booksky #authorsky #fantasyseries

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 9d

WATCH NOW: The Fusion of Fiction and History - with @stephenaryan.bsky.social, @philspeculates.bsky.social, @plstuart-author.bsky.social & @philipchase90.bsky.social. Fiction, folklore & historical influence - are you ready to 'dance between the raindrops of history'? #BookSky youtu.be/rKFda1V0wVo

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ℂ𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕖ℂ𝕠𝕞𝕞𝕦𝕟𝕖 @creativecommune.bsky.social · 9d

The Creative Commune - we're #indieauthors.
The Indie Writer's Voice is our magazine filled with helpful advice, shared experiences, reviews, new releases news & short stories - with an emphasis on speculative fiction.
Read/download it here:
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/creativecomm...

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you to everyone who joined me for my book launch party last night on @spotlightindie.bsky.social. We had a lot of fun. Nice comments were provided about my books too. Some wonderful affirming moments that makes writing books worthwhile. Thank you!
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FSB14JP4
#booksky

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 9d

It's time for an epic giveaway! To be in with a chance of winning the complete Dragon Spirit's trilogy by LL MacRae, please comment below with your favourite fictional creature companion. The winner will be announced at our Indie Author Summer Party at 9pm on Sunday 5th Oct. #bookgiveaway

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 9d

What a lovely sentiment! Thank you! You've captured our ambition perfectly!

Books R' Me @booksrme.bsky.social · 10d

Discovering The Indie Writer's Voice feels like finding a cozy nook in a vast library. It’s a treasure trove of wisdom and creativity that inspires me to embrace my own writing journey. Let’s uplift each other! #booksky #writingcommunity

𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 10d

The Indie Writer's Voice is a FREE online magazine FOR writers written BY writers of #speculative fiction.
There's advice about editing & marketing, #indieauthor experiences, short stories and book reviews + new releases.

#booksky #writingcommunity
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/creativecomm...

𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 10d

The Indie Writer's Voice is a FREE online magazine FOR writers written BY writers of #speculative fiction.
There's advice about editing & marketing, #indieauthor experiences, short stories and book reviews + new releases.

#booksky #writingcommunity
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/creativecomm...

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 10d

WATCH NOW: Realm Raiders: The Complete Project is up now! Find out more about the collaborative writing project - how it came together and what the highlights were. With @philspeculates.bsky.social, @patricksamphire.bsky.social, @fantasticphil.bsky.social and @simonkewin.co.uk. youtu.be/X5h-87CT0Xc

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 10d

FOUR HOURS TIME!

Just enough time to adjust my makeup. Now where did I put that trowel?

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 10d

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...

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 10d

Yeah, don't forget! This is a launch party with TWO launches!
TWO!!
Can't wait!

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 10d

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...

𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 10d

Look out at 6pm BST for @spotlightindie.bsky.social to host the panel on author collaboration.
We'll talk about the Creative Commune's serialised webstory, Realm Raiders, and what it was like when 9 authors wrote 1 fantasy story.

#indieauthorcommunity #indieauthor #indieauthorsupport

𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 10d

Some excellent advice and helpful tips from these four who really know what they're talking about when it comes to writing battle scenes.
#indieauthor #writingcommunity

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 10d

WATCH NOW: Axe-wielding, sword-swinging legends of indie @leeconley.bsky.social, Frank Dorrian, @stevepannett.com and @charliecav.bsky.social join Alex to discuss the traps, tropes and trifectas of writing a bloody but believable battle scene. youtu.be/t7g9gxyU5ug #BookSky #writingcommunity

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 10d

It's available now! Book 3 of the series has dropped!
The series ends with a bang! A very loud and unholy earth-shattering bang!
This is a story driven by vengeance and its reasons are shown below.
#booksky #authorsky #fantasybooks
linktr.ee/phil_parker - all 3 books are 99p each.

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 10d

If you're an #indieauthor this entire weekend is aimed at YOU! Lots of useful stuff to know about, helpful tips, formative experiences shared and interesting topics to enjoy.

Utopia is here and it's independent.
#writingcommunity

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 10d

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

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