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David Dodds
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Author of urban fantasy & historical fiction. Semi-retired bat ecologist. Gliding instructor. Butler to a highly-opinionated Jack Russell.
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David Dodds @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social · Apr 16
COMING SOON! 'Wyrm-galdr', the second book in the 'Parallel Realm' series is now available to pre-order.

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Wyrm-galdr, available to pre-order
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WYRM-GALDR, by David Dodds. The exciting new novel in the 'Parallel Realm' series. Available from 24 November at Amazon, or wherever you buy your books. Or pre-order on Kindle now.

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November 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Welcome to the Parallel Realm of Edinburgh. Your life will never be the same and nothing is how you expect. Oh and it's dangerous too.

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November 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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WYRM-GALDR, by David Dodds. The exciting new novel in the 'Parallel Realm' series. Available from 24th November wherever you buy your books. Or pre-order on Kindle now.

#indieauthor #scotland #fiction #fantasy #fantasybooks #readingcommunity #magicalrealism #urbanfantasy #cozyfantasy #booksky
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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What happens when the angelii break bad and the streets and closes of Edinburgh become dangerous for all?

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November 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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ARC review copies of 'Wyrm-galdr' are available on Booksprout now.

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November 20, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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WYRM-GALDR, by David Dodds. The exciting new novel in the 'Parallel Realm' series. Available from 24th November wherever you buy your books. Or pre-order on Kindle now.

#indieauthor #scotland #fantasy #writing #books #fantasybooks #magic #magicalrealism #urbanfantasy #cozyfantasy #booksky
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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It's getting closer! Daemons, angels, vampyrs and a bloody awkward small dog, rampaging around the closes of Edinburgh. Pre-order now.

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November 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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WYRM-GALDR, by David Dodds. The exciting new novel in the 'Parallel Realm' series. Available from 24th November wherever you buy your books. Or pre-order on Kindle now.

#indieauthor #authors #fiction #fantasy #fantasybooks #readingcommunity #magicalrealism #urbanfantasy #cozyfantasy #booksky
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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'Wyrm-galdr' - the second book in the 'Parallel Realm ' series is available for pre-order now!

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November 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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November 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Today I will mostly be editing ‘Wyrm-galdr’ the old-fashioned way. I need to let the changes into a laptop later, but I find I can think better this way!
October 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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It’s done! The first draft of ‘Wyrm-galdr’ is complete!

This is the second book in the ‘Parallel Realm’ series and takes the story of ‘Touchpaper’ onwards, as Drew, Archer, Alysdum, Traggheim & Garm tackle a new menace threat.
October 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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October 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Vicki Masters brilliant historical novel ‘The Castilians’ is just 99p on Amazon until the end of the month. It’s the first in a series of five novels that follow a divided family through the religious turmoil of the sixteenth century in Scotland and across Europe.
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September 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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I've never taken so long to research and write a book (due to #longcovid) so I've never been so delighted to hold a new book in my hands! I can't wait to share these #CelticTales, and @elisecillustration.com's stunning illustrations, with everyone! I don't have to wait long, it's published on 16 Oct
Shiny book on wooden table, black horse leaping across top of cover, seal wearing golden crown at bottom, wave of seawater curving between them. Title in green foil, centred between the horse and the seal: Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales, Magical Stories from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany. Two names in yellow at the bottom of the cover: Lari Don and Elise Carmichael
September 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Victor Lockwood's review of Touchpaper (The Parallel Realm series)
4/5: Touchpaper has been quite an interesting read, and my first time trying out urban fantasy, but I couldn’t resist the idea of delving in a magically-filled story amidst the streets of Edinburgh! (...
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September 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Finally, Book Two of the award-winning series, The Children of the Stars.
As of today, 3/2/2025, both are available at Amazon.
March 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Morning! I'm mostly reading @joeabercrombie.com's superb The Devils (on audiobook, narrated perfectly by Steven Pacey), interspersed with dipping in and out of Michael Palin's Diaries (1980-1988). And just started Touchpaper by @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social, and enjoying that a lot too 😊
September 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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A cold rainy day here in Scotland. Only one thing to do - pour some tea and rearrange some words.
a cup of coffee sits on a table next to a book
ALT: a cup of coffee sits on a table next to a book
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September 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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In a cafe in Peebles this week enjoying the new novel by @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social
The historic streets of Edinburgh hide a parallel realm of shadowy killers. Daemons, angelii and dangerous shades feature. Whats not to like! ❤️
August 31, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Thanks to everyone who left an Amazon or Goodreads review for 'Touchpaper' 👍

Amazon have a grip on book retail, so each review has a disproportionate effect on visibility to potential readers.

If you haven't got around to it yet, please take a moment to leave a review or a rating. Thank you! 😊
August 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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My latest author newsletter is on it's way, full of updates about the Parallel Realm books.

WHAT? YOU'RE NOT SIGNED UP?!

Head to buff.ly/XHKwOoM to sign up.

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July 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Hope you enjoy it June!
junegemmell.bsky.social June Gemmell @junegemmell.bsky.social · Jul 13
Just picked up my copy of Touchpaper by @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social
Looking forward to this immensely! The historic streets of Edinburgh and parallel realms of shadowy killers. Nice!
July 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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A big thank you to local author David Dodds who popped into Peebles Library and donated a copy of his book 'Touchpaper'.This historical fantasy is based in Edinburgh and is the first book of a series called The Parallel Realm.The book will be available to borrow soon🙂 #lovelibraries
March 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Great Instagram review of 'Touchpaper by @libraryqueenz.bsky.social

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July 1, 2025 at 9:14 AM