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HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 20h

In today's episode of 'Why Aren't You Writing Your Book, Tinsley?': I've brought a new blender and now I must make ALL the soups, put them in the freezer and never ever eat them.

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HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 4d

It's shaping up to be another awesome day over at Spotlight Indie!

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 4d

Day 3 of our Big Indie Weekend and here's what's coming up today ⬇️

1pm: PANEL: The Legacy of Dragons
3pm: PANEL: Only Rich People Write Books, Right?
7pm: PANEL: Four Beardsmen of Spotlight Indie
9pm: LIVE Indie Author Summer Party

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HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 4d

Very much looking forward to this discussion. Come join us at 9pm!

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 4d

The indie community is stronger together - supporting, celebrating and uplifting each other. Join us for 'Building a Platform' at 9pm BST - with @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social, @krystlematar.bsky.social, @adrianmgibson.bsky.social and @danielecoolbaugh.bsky.social. youtube.com/live/a0A5mvQ...

HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 5d

The second day of our big indie weekend is half way through and we've just posted this fantastic workshop on audio drama writing from Chris and Emily! This weekend just keeps getting better and better :)

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 5d

WATCH NOW: The incredible @emilyinkpen.bsky.social and Chris Gregory of @storiesalt.bsky.social were kind enough to record this workshop on writing for audio for our big weekend, and it's chock full of great advice and insights to get you started! #writingcommunity #audiowriting

HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 5d

This is a really good watch for anyone wanting to explore fusing historical influence or fact into their writing.

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 5d

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

HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 5d

Join us in approx. 10 mins!

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 5d

Writing doesn't have to be a lonely business. Come join our live write-a-long from 1pm today on Youtube, where we'll be joined by @timhardieauthor.bsky.social, @ronitjauthor.com and @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com. We'll be writing, chatting and supporting each other. youtube.com/live/SW2wof9...

HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 5d

Going live with this in just over half an hour! Come and join us to work on projects and enjoy some author chat on this wet and stormy Saturday afternoon!

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 5d

Writing doesn't have to be a lonely business. Come join our live write-a-long from 1pm today on Youtube, where we'll be joined by @timhardieauthor.bsky.social, @ronitjauthor.com and @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com. We'll be writing, chatting and supporting each other. youtube.com/live/SW2wof9...

HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 5d

Day 2 - let's go! If you're a writer don't forget to join us for our live write-a-long session from 1pm with @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com @timhardieauthor.bsky.social and @ronitjauthor.com
plus we have panels at 3pm, 5pm, 7pm and 9pm BST.

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 5d

Day 2 of our Big Indie Weekend online event starts here! Here's today's lineup ⬇️

1pm: LIVE Indie Author Write-a-Long
3pm: PANEL: Fusion of Fiction & History
5pm: WORKSHOP: Writing for Audio
7pm: PANEL: Assembling the A-Team
9pm: PANEL: Building a Platform

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HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 5d

Our penultimate video of today - and it's a good one! This is a really interesting chat with lots of good insight!

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 5d

WATCH NOW: Our interview with @grahamaustinking.bsky.social is available to watch now. Frasier and Graham sat down to talk about the indie experience, running a kickstarter and the 10th anniversary special editions of Fae: The Wild Hunt. You can watch it here: youtu.be/Tgdr9mM6Z5E

HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 5d

Our third panel of the day just dropped on Spotlight Indie, and our first live panel starts in just under an hour!

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 5d

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

HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 6d

Our second panel of the day is up now and available to watch!

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 6d

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

HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 6d

I'm very excited for our epic weekend of content, but I'm even MORE excited to be working with the incredible bunch of people who helped put it together, and I feel privileged to know and be able to work with them all. What an epic bunch of legendary sorts.

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 6d

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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HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 6d

We've got a load of giveaways going on over at Spotlight Indie this week, including free book giveaways and this extremely exciting prize from the wonderful team at Alternative Stories. Head on over to our page to see what's on offer!

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 6d

Phew! We are really treating you all with the giveaways this week! This one comes courtesy of the fab team at @storiesalt.bsky.social! To win, simply share any of our posts promoting this weekend's panels and comment below. Winner will be announced during our 'Building the A-Team' panel on Saturday.

HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 8d

Our first giveaway to celebrate our Big Indie Weekend has just begun over on Spotlight Indie (yes we know it's only Wednesday but we've got a lot to squeeze in this week!).

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 8d

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

HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 8d

Trying to work out if I can justify the cost of going to Brighton for Fantasy Con when I'm not actually going to the convention, but will be around for drinks and socialising in the evenings.

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HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 8d

Happy launch day, Alex! The world needs more bad tempered talking badgers.

A_FROG_IN_TIME @afrogintime.bsky.social · 9d

At midnight, this little book goes out into the world for the first time. It has no clue what it is doing or what to expect.
Much like its protagonist, the world's oldest apprentice carpenter.

UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FRZMFFYB
US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRZMFFYB
AUS: www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FRZMFFYB

from left to right, Juke, Oggy, Jef and Amber in the Elven Forest. The front cover of Carpentry In The Elven Forest

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HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 10d

Excitement is mounting at Spotlight HQ as we get ready for next weekend, it's going to be a busy one but so much fun!

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 10d

It's Sunday video time! Who wants a sneak preview of one of our prerecorded panels for Spotlight's upcoming Big Indie Weekend? The full video featuring @emilyinkpen.bsky.social @jcmberne.bsky.social @liamjhogan.bsky.social @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social lands 3rd Oct at 1pm BST! youtu.be/_yuaPzMB1-Y

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HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you! They went down well!

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HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 11d

Eldest niece requested a vintage themed cupcake table for her birthday party. There may be frosting on my ceiling, flour in the carpet and I'll definitely be picking sprinkles off the floor for a month, but I'm pretty pleased with the results.

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HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 19d

Very grateful to @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social for this fantastic review of We Men of Ash and Shadow. So happy Vanguard has found another fan!

Nick Snape 💙🐉⚔️🪐📚 @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social · 20d

Please find my reviews of HL Tinsley’s We Men of Ash and Shadow & The Hand that Casts the Bones at FanFiAddict.com and below. Superb gaslamp grimdark low fantasy with excellent narration by @rjbayley.bsky.social

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Review: We Men of Ash and Shadow/The Hand that Casts the Bones (The Vanguard Chronicles) by HL Tinsley | FanFiAddict

Synopsis: ‘We Men of Ash and Shadow’ is the first book in the Vanguard Series and follows the journey of protagonist, John Vanguard, through the dark and co ...

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HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 21d

Me, even after five years, everytime someone says something kind like this about my book. Thank you

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HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you so much for such incredibly kind words. That hit me right in the feels (I'm not crying you're crying).

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HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 25d

I'm looking forward to all of the panels during our Big Indie Weekend but I'm really looking forward to this one!

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 25d

Big Indie Weekend Panel: WAR, WOUNDS AND BATTLE SCENES. Join the sword-wielding, battleaxe swinging indie legends @charliecav.bsky.social, @leeconley.bsky.social, Frank Dorrian and @stevepannett.com as we discuss what makes a great, believable and bloody battlescene. #indieauthors #writingcommunity

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HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · 27d

Very excited to be part of this, get the dates in your calendars!

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 27d

Get ready for our Big Indie Weekend! Celebrating a whole year of Spotlight Indie, from our first event to now. A mixture of live and pre-recorded panels and interviews with some awesome indie talent over one epic weekend. #indieauthors #BookSky #indiebooks #authorevent #writingcommunity

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HL Tinsley @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social · Sep 7

Have you seen this? Spotlight Indie's Big Indie Weekend is coming, and I'm more excited about it than a book-loving puppy in a library full of cake.

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · Sep 7

Sometimes things don't quite go to plan. It can be hard, when obstacles mean things don't turn out the way we wanted. But the important thing to remember, is that no matter how disappointed you might be, there are always BOOKS. #indieauthors #indiewriters #writingcommunity

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