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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 15h

If you're feeling deflated now our big indie weekend is over, we've got just the thing - we're back this Sunday with some dice-rolling bonus beardy content. Extra time with 3 out of 4 Beardsmen of the Bookpocalypse lands Sunday night! #indieauthor #indiebooks #writingcommunity

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Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · 6h

OMG. Celebrity Traitors is amazing telly!

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 3d

Our Big Indie Weekend is nearly over, but before we wrap up, we're inviting some friends over to celebrate one year of Spotlight Indie. Join Holly and Frasier, plus @thomashowardriley.bsky.social, @alethearlyons.bsky.social and @tdevens.bsky.social at 9pm! youtube.com/live/glKdXsC...

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 3d

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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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 3d

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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Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · 3d

Pleasant autumn stroll around Chatsworth first thing this morning.

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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...

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 4d

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

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Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · 4d

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LIVE: Write-a-long Party

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Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · 4d

I'm helping kick off Day 2 of the Big Indie Weekend with a live writing session at 1:00pm. This is a great chance to connect with some of your fellow authors and support each other as we work on our latest stories 🔗👇

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 4d

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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Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · 4d

You can find the first issue here:
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/creativecomm...

Creative Commune | Speculative Faction

The Creative Commune is a network of British and Irish authors. We support each other, we collaborate on joint projects and promote one another's work. Our network ensures writing doesn't need to be ...

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Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · 4d

The Creative Commune, a British and Irish writers collective, has come together to produce a new magazine. The brainchild of @philspeculates.bsky.social Indie Writer’s Voice provides useful content for new and established indie authors, helps readers discover new books and it’s completely free!

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 5d

Fancy winning a paperback copy of Emma L Adam's Death's Disciple? To be in with a chance, simply comment below with which of our panels you've enjoyed most or are looking forward to this weekend! We'll announce the winner during our 'Building a Platform' panel at 9pm on Sat 4th Oct #bookgiveaway

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Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · 5d

Today's exciting job - jet washing away the ball of writhing maggots crawling around in my bin 😬

Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · 6d

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Gareth L. Powell @garethlpowell.bsky.social · 6d

Remember, chasing your dreams is a radical act. Writing books and making art are expressions of optimism and faith in human nature. Conceiving of better worlds makes them possible.

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 6d

Get your hands on the Brotherhood of the Eagle series by @timhardieauthor.bsky.social - to be in with a chance, comment below with your favourite fictional language. Elvish, Orc-ish, Klingon - what's your pick? Winner will be announced at our Live Writing Party this Saturday! #bookgiveaway #BookSky

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Tufty McTavish @tuftymctavish.com · 6d

🎁 Prizes!

⚔️ #FantasyBooks 🪐📚💙 #BookSky 🦋

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 6d

Get your hands on the Brotherhood of the Eagle series by @timhardieauthor.bsky.social - to be in with a chance, comment below with your favourite fictional language. Elvish, Orc-ish, Klingon - what's your pick? Winner will be announced at our Live Writing Party this Saturday! #bookgiveaway #BookSky

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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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Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · 9d

There's so much happening at the moment. I've made my final selection of bonus short stories for the upcoming Brotherhood of the Eagle Omnibus. Two artwork commissions are being progressed. I'm also in discussions with my agent about a publisher submission too. Exciting times!

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Sofie Tholin @sofietholin.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks very much to Tim for this lovely interview that really got me thinking pretty hard about my process, and why I do what I do. Check it out! :)

Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · 10d

I feature Swedish sci-fi author @sofietholin.bsky.social in Author Focus this month. Her novel Iron Truth is one of the best books I've read this year, so it was really interesting to find out more about her, her influences and creative process.
www.timhardieauthor.co.uk/blog/author-...

Author Focus – SA Tholin — Tim Hardie

SA Tholin is the award-winning Swedish author of The Primaterre science-fiction series. I read the first book, Iron Truth , earlier this year and absolutely loved it, so I was delighted when Sofie ...

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Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · 10d

I feature Swedish sci-fi author @sofietholin.bsky.social in Author Focus this month. Her novel Iron Truth is one of the best books I've read this year, so it was really interesting to find out more about her, her influences and creative process.
www.timhardieauthor.co.uk/blog/author-...

Author Focus – SA Tholin — Tim Hardie

SA Tholin is the award-winning Swedish author of The Primaterre science-fiction series. I read the first book, Iron Truth , earlier this year and absolutely loved it, so I was delighted when Sofie ...

www.timhardieauthor.co.uk

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RJ Bayley, Voice Actor & Writer (he/him) @rjbayley.bsky.social · 11d

Glad you're enjoying it so far Tim! @tdevens.bsky.social grimdark writing is superb and a perfect partner for my narration.

Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · 11d

I've just started listening to The Scroungers by Thomas J Devens, narrated by the talented @rjbayley.bsky.social. I'm already drawn in and immersed in this gritty fantasy world.

The audiobook of The Scroungers by Thomas J Devens featuring a woman and two men walking through a dark medieval town.

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Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · 11d

I couldn't figure out his Bluesky tag, so thanks for sharing. Interesting to hear you do poetry!

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Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · 11d

I've just started listening to The Scroungers by Thomas J Devens, narrated by the talented @rjbayley.bsky.social. I'm already drawn in and immersed in this gritty fantasy world.

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