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Alex S. Bradshaw 🦕 @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social · 5d

oh wow, I love that! Another great cover on an amazing series!

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 5d

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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Alex S. Bradshaw 🦕 @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social · 5d

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!

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 5d

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...

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 5d

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...

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Patrick Samphire but for Halloween 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @patricksamphire.bsky.social · 5d

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.)

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 5d

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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Alex S. Bradshaw 🦕 @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social · 5d

So stoked for the beginning of @spotlightindie.bsky.social 's Big Indie Weekend!

Look at all these amazing guests!!

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 5d

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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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 5d

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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Alex S. Bradshaw 🦕 @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social · 6d

a drawing of two dinosaurs with lisa vertudachs written on the bottom

Alt: a drawing of two dinosaurs hugging with lisa vertudachs written on the bottom

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SFF Reviews @sffreview.bsky.social · 6d

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

Alex S. Bradshaw 🦕 @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social · 7d

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

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 7d

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

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 7d

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

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Alex S. Bradshaw 🦕 @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social · 7d

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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Alex S. Bradshaw 🦕 @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social · 7d

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

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 7d

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

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Omar Kooheji 🍉 @ohmz.bsky.social · 13d

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…

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Alex S. Bradshaw 🦕 @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social · 13d

a man in a suit and tie is giving a thank you sign .

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Alex S. Bradshaw 🦕 @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social · 13d

Ooh I'm coming! So yes please!

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Alex S. Bradshaw 🦕 @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social · 16d

AMAZING! So pleased for you! Congratulations!

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Alex S. Bradshaw 🦕 @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social · Aug 29

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!

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

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · Aug 27

#IndieAuthorSummer day 54: Ready to discover a new author? Check out @nataliekelda.bsky.social, author of River in the Galaxy at nataliekelda.co.uk. Already read the author's work and loved it? Consider sharing this post to help boost their books. #IndieAuthors #IndieBooks #BookSky

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Steve Hugh Westenra @stevewestenra.bsky.social · Aug 23

The @narratess.com Indie Sale is HERE!

If you've been thinking of grabbing The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle, it's on for .99! indiebook.sale

Or as part of these Itchio bundles:

Horror & Dark Fantasy: itch.io/b/3223/dream...
Horror: itch.io/b/3242/narra...
Long: itch.io/b/3246/narra...

#Indiebooks #sale

Audrey Simmons - Child of the Sun
;Jacqui Davis - Sul_ From Gold to Iron and Rust
;G.J. Terral - Bloodwoven
;Kristin Jacques - Skin Curse
;Kai Zeal - Riyati Rebirth
;Marc B. DeGeorge - A Universe Upon Us
;Steve Hugh Westenra - The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle
;E.W. Doc Parris - The Dent in the Universe
;Bill Adams - The Godsblood Tragedy
;S.F. Henne - The Last Lunar Witch
;Karen Lykkebo - Dirt You Shall Become
;Octavia Atlas - Awakening
;Erinn Harper - Stormbringer
;Christiane Knight - A Third Kind of Madness

A graphic with 12 covers with text "Narratess Indie Book Sale August 2025. Horror Bundle”

The Killing Song by Felix Graves
Lesser Known Monsters by Rory Michaelson
Water’s Edge by Ellie Lieberman
Dark Heart of Ilmoure by Cara N. Delaney
The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle by Steve Hugh Westenra
Killer Debt: An Anthology of Murder by Dianna Gunn
My Lord by L. B. Shimaira
Coal Gets in Your Veins by Cat Rector
The Devil in the Woods by S. Jean
Bad Grains by Susanne Schmidt
Dirt You Shall Become by Karen Lykkebo
A Crack in the World by James Mordechai

A graphic with 20 covers with text "Narratess Indie Book Sale August 2025. Large Novels & Chonkers Bundle”

When the Stars Alight by Camilla Andrew
Non-Player Character by Veo Corva
Shadows Dark and Deadly by Andrea Marie Johnson
The Grand Duke’s Masseur by Rori Thornton
Petition by Delilah Waan
The Revenge of Captain Vessia by Leslie Allen
Usurper by J. M. Rose
Merchants of Light and Bone by Erika McCorkle
The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle by Steve Hugh Westenra
My Lord by L. B. Shimaira
Lost Blades by Liz Sauco
The Dragon Next Door by Vanessa Ricci-Thode
Coal Gets in Your Veins by Cat Rector
Children by Bjørn Larssen
Sidetracked Part 1x by S.K. Kelley
Child of the Sun by Audrey Simmons
A Path of Endless Crossroads by M.C. Burnell
Song of the Wolf by T.C. Smith
Birthright by M. A. Vice
Between Starfalls by S. Kaeth

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Alex S. Bradshaw 🦕 @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social · Aug 23

OH MY GOD YOU COULD CLICK ON IT!
And so the question is answered...

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Alex S. Bradshaw 🦕 @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social · Aug 23

I randomly found a YouTube video talking about kids CD games from the 90s/00s - I did NOT need an explanation of what CDs are.... I have aged so much.

I DID need to know that this dinosaur book poster existed in Arthur.... I need it.

A screenshot of an old Arthur CD ROM game - they are at school sitting and listening to a teacher, on the wall is a poster with a long necked dinosaur eating a book and it says 'Why are books delicious things?'

A close up of the poster, a long necked dinosaur stands between some trees, eating a red book and it are the words "WHY ARE BOOKS DELICIOUS THINGS?"

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Alex S. Bradshaw 🦕 @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social · Aug 23

Thanks so much, Jamedi! It is very much appreciated!

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Alex S. Bradshaw 🦕 @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social · Aug 23

Thanks so much, Dave! My TBR is towering already, but it could stand to be a bit bigger!

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Dave Lawson @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social · Aug 23

The Narratess Indie Book sale is live, and I put together a list of books that you need to buy NOW! These are either books I've read, books that are on my TBR, or books that I just saw and knew I needed.
What books are you most looking forward to checking out?

Narratess link is in my bio!

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Alex S. Bradshaw 🦕 @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social · Aug 21

Me too!! It's so perfect, and all the little dinos running around!!

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