Derek M Cartwright - author
@derekmcartwright.bsky.social
A writer of fanciful stories designed to spirit you off to world's full of laughter, unlikely heroes and the occasional ill-tempered wizard.
https://www.derekmcartwright.co.uk
https://www.derekmcartwright.co.uk
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So found out today that I didn't win this years Nobel prize for literature. I was disappointed to note that #comicfantasy isn't considered worthy enough...ah well their loss! #booksky #readingcommunity
- for more info check out my link in the bio.
- for more info check out my link in the bio.
Decided to pack up writing until the new year now. I have however set myself quite a target for 2026.
I want to publish 4 novels next year as well as a weekly short story for my comic fantasy narration YouTube channel - see example! #writers #booksky #storytime
youtu.be/1U9cVHgcEVM?...
I want to publish 4 novels next year as well as a weekly short story for my comic fantasy narration YouTube channel - see example! #writers #booksky #storytime
youtu.be/1U9cVHgcEVM?...
Noshit Sherlock & the Vanishing Souls – A Hilarious Fantasy Detective Tale
YouTube video by Runes and Red Tape
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December 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Decided to pack up writing until the new year now. I have however set myself quite a target for 2026.
I want to publish 4 novels next year as well as a weekly short story for my comic fantasy narration YouTube channel - see example! #writers #booksky #storytime
youtu.be/1U9cVHgcEVM?...
I want to publish 4 novels next year as well as a weekly short story for my comic fantasy narration YouTube channel - see example! #writers #booksky #storytime
youtu.be/1U9cVHgcEVM?...
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Bring The American Revolution to life with Seeds of Rebellion.
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#KidsWhoLoveHistory #MiddleGradeReads
#KidsWhoLoveHistory #MiddleGradeReads
December 10, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Bring The American Revolution to life with Seeds of Rebellion.
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#KidsWhoLoveHistory #MiddleGradeReads
#KidsWhoLoveHistory #MiddleGradeReads
Earlier this year I released a YA Fantasy called Tahira The Elemental about a young woman who following the death of her father embarks on a journey of self discovery and magic. I am so proud of this story - not too late for a cheeky Christmas present. #booksky #readingcommunity
December 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Earlier this year I released a YA Fantasy called Tahira The Elemental about a young woman who following the death of her father embarks on a journey of self discovery and magic. I am so proud of this story - not too late for a cheeky Christmas present. #booksky #readingcommunity
December 6, 2025 at 7:04 AM
The preparations for our forthcoming house move is progressing well - hard work but well worth it.
Should still be able to get this week's edition of Runes and Red Tape out this weekend. #writers #authors #narration #booksky #bluesky
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Should still be able to get this week's edition of Runes and Red Tape out this weekend. #writers #authors #narration #booksky #bluesky
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"Highlander: The Committee Meeting" (because immortality’s fine — until someone calls for minutes.)
YouTube video by Runes and Red Tape
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December 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The preparations for our forthcoming house move is progressing well - hard work but well worth it.
Should still be able to get this week's edition of Runes and Red Tape out this weekend. #writers #authors #narration #booksky #bluesky
youtu.be/eGb_l2TNAbs?...
Should still be able to get this week's edition of Runes and Red Tape out this weekend. #writers #authors #narration #booksky #bluesky
youtu.be/eGb_l2TNAbs?...
In the middle of organising our house move on the 16th Dec - we have decided to do the move ourselves after being quoted over £3k to hire a removal firm - novel writing has been suspended until further notice short story's will continue obs! #writers #authors #booksky #bluesky
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Fancy a change - my latest comic Fantasy short story is now available - and yes I have narrated it myself - enjoy! #comicfantasy #writers #authors #booksky #bluesky
Would appreciate a like or subscribe - remember it doesn't cost you anything!
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Would appreciate a like or subscribe - remember it doesn't cost you anything!
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Beetlebum Juice Goes Rogue! Noshit Sherlock Files a Complaint
YouTube video by Runes and Red Tape
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November 30, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Fancy a change - my latest comic Fantasy short story is now available - and yes I have narrated it myself - enjoy! #comicfantasy #writers #authors #booksky #bluesky
Would appreciate a like or subscribe - remember it doesn't cost you anything!
youtu.be/fOTds6j92Aw?...
Would appreciate a like or subscribe - remember it doesn't cost you anything!
youtu.be/fOTds6j92Aw?...
Ok, so what's wrong with wanting to live on an island in a cottage with a library. So what if it's cold - I've got a roaring log fire on the go, plenty of coffee and a lifetime supply of pizza. #writers #authors #booklover #comicfantasy #booksky #bluesky
November 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Ok, so what's wrong with wanting to live on an island in a cottage with a library. So what if it's cold - I've got a roaring log fire on the go, plenty of coffee and a lifetime supply of pizza. #writers #authors #booklover #comicfantasy #booksky #bluesky
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New Review - I had a very mixed reaction to the latest Sworn Soldier Novella What Stalks The Deep by T Kingfisher - out now www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/11...
What Stalks The Deep by T Kingfisher — Runalong The Shelves
I would like to thank Titan for an advance copy of this novella in exchange for a fair and honest review Publisher - Titan Published - Out Now Price - £11.99 hardback £8.99 ebook Alex E...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:11 AM
New Review - I had a very mixed reaction to the latest Sworn Soldier Novella What Stalks The Deep by T Kingfisher - out now www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/11...
Done a little bit of work updating my website - what do you think? #booklovers #writers #authors #comicfantasy #booksky #bluesky
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Discover 'Tahira the Elemental,' an epic fantasy novel set in early European and North African prehistory. Follow Tahira, a young woman with elemental powers, as she navigates a violent, male-dominate...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Done a little bit of work updating my website - what do you think? #booklovers #writers #authors #comicfantasy #booksky #bluesky
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Just finished watching the 1st episode of Civilisation on BBC about the rise and fall of the Roman empire. Wow, so enlightening along with scary parallels to what is going on in the world at the moment. The US Empire should take note, we wouldn't want history to repeat itself! #writers #authors
November 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM
This yr I set a target of writing 3 full novels - managed to write 4 - so yea me!! However, I sit very much in the unknown author pile.
As a result I have decided to change my focus for 26. I will write more short form which I'll publish on YouTube. Full novels will be for my pleasure only #writers
As a result I have decided to change my focus for 26. I will write more short form which I'll publish on YouTube. Full novels will be for my pleasure only #writers
November 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
This yr I set a target of writing 3 full novels - managed to write 4 - so yea me!! However, I sit very much in the unknown author pile.
As a result I have decided to change my focus for 26. I will write more short form which I'll publish on YouTube. Full novels will be for my pleasure only #writers
As a result I have decided to change my focus for 26. I will write more short form which I'll publish on YouTube. Full novels will be for my pleasure only #writers
Wrote a short story, from scratch. I thought about entering it in a comp. In the details it stated no AI so for a laugh I put it through 3 AI checkers - Reedsy said it contained 11% AI, another said 16% with the next saying that 78% was AI - can I just said WTF!! Am I a robot now?? #authors #writers
November 22, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Wrote a short story, from scratch. I thought about entering it in a comp. In the details it stated no AI so for a laugh I put it through 3 AI checkers - Reedsy said it contained 11% AI, another said 16% with the next saying that 78% was AI - can I just said WTF!! Am I a robot now?? #authors #writers
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If you or someone you know enjoys reading, consider a kobo plus membership this holiday season. I greatly prefer it to KU.
November 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
If you or someone you know enjoys reading, consider a kobo plus membership this holiday season. I greatly prefer it to KU.
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US peace plan for Ukraine - fuck off!! You are just embarrassing yourselves now! #standwithukraine #bluesky
November 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
US peace plan for Ukraine - fuck off!! You are just embarrassing yourselves now! #standwithukraine #bluesky
Finished writing another short story starring the ethers greatest phantom detective - Noshit Sherlock. Will record it tomorrow and create the video over the weekend. The 1st story is available below.
#writers #creators #shortstory #storytelling #booksky #bluesky
youtu.be/1U9cVHgcEVM?...
#writers #creators #shortstory #storytelling #booksky #bluesky
youtu.be/1U9cVHgcEVM?...
Noshit Sherlock & the Vanishing Souls – A Hilarious Fantasy Detective Tale
YouTube video by Runes and Red Tape
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Finished writing another short story starring the ethers greatest phantom detective - Noshit Sherlock. Will record it tomorrow and create the video over the weekend. The 1st story is available below.
#writers #creators #shortstory #storytelling #booksky #bluesky
youtu.be/1U9cVHgcEVM?...
#writers #creators #shortstory #storytelling #booksky #bluesky
youtu.be/1U9cVHgcEVM?...
Nearing the end of the final edits for my middle grade novel - Wolfie and the Thunder Stone.
Looking for competitions to enter it in, if you know of any please let me know.
#writers #authors #booksky #writingcommunity
Looking for competitions to enter it in, if you know of any please let me know.
#writers #authors #booksky #writingcommunity
November 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Nearing the end of the final edits for my middle grade novel - Wolfie and the Thunder Stone.
Looking for competitions to enter it in, if you know of any please let me know.
#writers #authors #booksky #writingcommunity
Looking for competitions to enter it in, if you know of any please let me know.
#writers #authors #booksky #writingcommunity
So today was my first day as a non Microsoft user. I have being using the various iterations of their OS and Office products forever. It is proving to be a bit of an effort to relearn how to do things but at least it is another US Megacorp I no longer feed financially. #bluesky #writers #authors
November 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM