I see takes in bookish spaces about adjusting the five star rating system for consistency, the unwritten rules about when and how someone should rate, what counts as reading, whether people need to read indie or trad... Here's my take: we don't need more rules for reading.

With just a couple more backers, ETHOS will reach our first stretch goal: a bundle of short stories. Then comes more art!

We're getting close. Soon we can start breaking through stretch goals and adding more bells and whistles!

Yesterday, the ETHOS Kickstarter brought in 58 backers and raised $2,100 of the $3,500 we need to produce this amazing anthology! Let's keep it up. Back it now and help us make this book even better!

You all are amazing! ETHOS is 50% funded! We are on our way to making this anthology a reality and adding more bells and whistles to an already amazing book.

The ETHOS Kickstarter is live! Check out this amazing anthology of dark fantasy novelettes exploring the dark side of philosophies and the destruction they herald.

Ethos is going to be amazing! Don't forget to follow the Kickstarter!

News is out! I can't wait for the Kickstarter to open on Tuesday. Follow the campaign and be one of the first to back Ethos!

As always seems happen, I published my list and immediately get an influx of books being published. :D I've just updated the October list with 4 more new releases. Check it out. robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...

The time has come... Introducing Ethos by The Arcanist Guild, @benjaminaeveryn.bsky.social, E.J. Doble, @bshgarcia.bsky.social, Jonathan Neves Mayers, Morgan Shank. A Dark Fantasy Anthology with six novelettes and beautiful artwork.

In one week...it begins.

I would like to introduce The Arcanist Guild! We came together because we write emotionally charged, morally nuanced, and thought-provoking fantasy books. Dark stories that can shine a light on our personal struggles and make us feel seen. Something big is coming soon.

If you didn't know, r/fantasy on reddit hosts a annual vote for the best self-published fantasy novels/series. This is a great way to support indie authors. Shout-out your favorites. www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/s/...

If you're in the New, Cannan, CT area, come on out to Elm Street Books!

After comments I saw yesterday, I had a lot of thoughts and feelings. I did what I often do, and I wrote.

I'm doing my first local in-person signing this Saturday, September 13 at Elm Street Books in New Canaan, CT. Any tips?

Do you want to support your favorite indie authors for free? 1. Review their books on whatever platforms you choose. 2. Sign up for their newsletters. 3. Follow them on socials. 4. Vote for them for awards/lists. 5. Follow their author pages on Amazon. 6. Suggest their books.

Vote for your favorite indie fantasy novels! If Malitu happens to be on your list, I won't complain. www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/s/...

Vote for your favorite indie fantasy novels! If Malitu happens to be on your list, I won't complain. www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/s/...

People like @bshgarcia.bsky.social are always asking weird questions. Like what is this supposed to mean?

"If you haven’t read this series and you like epic fantasy, you’re missing out. The Malitu books begin with No Heart for a Thief." I didn't say it. It was @AJCalvin. I mean I agree.

Do you enjoy rage? @ajcalvin.bsky.social seemed to. Check out this amazing review for No Safe Haven!

I am changing my ebook prices again, starting September 1. So get your copy of No Heart for a Thief for $0.99 while you can. If you're interested in the reasoning, check out this thread.

Are you a book fan in Connecticut? Come on out to one of my upcoming author events.

There are so many wonderful books on sale. Check them out. Also, I will be increasing the cost of No Heart for a Thief on September 1. Don't miss out on this chance to get both No Heart for a Thief and No Safe Haven for $0.99 each.

No Heart for a Thief will be going up to $2.99 on September 1. No Heart for a Thief is on sale for $0.99 until August 25. Don't Bloody the Black Flag is always $0.99. Plus there are 300+ books on sale until August 25! Check them out and fill up your TBR.

No Heart for a Thief will be going up to $2.99 on September 1. No Heart for a Thief is on sale for $0.99 until August 25. Don't Bloody the Black Flag is always $0.99. Plus there are 300+ books on sale until August 25! Check them out and fill up your TBR.

Sometimes a photo shoot is necessary.

Sometimes a photo shoot is necessary.

It took a while to find my pitch at WorldCon. What do you think? A recluse warrior who abandoned the rebellion he started is dragged back into the mess by a war orphan hell bent on revenge. Both struggle to find a semblance of self and culture in a land stolen by colonizers.

Check out this amazing review of Only a Grave Will Do, by the incomparable @esmayrosalyne.bsky.social. www.grimdarkmagazine.com/review-only-...

"This might be Dulin’s debut series, but I think he already deserves to be up there with Robin Hobb and N.K. Jemisin in terms of soul-stirring (and emotionally destructive) human storytelling through a wonderful fantastical lens." Not comparing me to two of my favorite authors.

Another book finding its place on a shelf!

If you're coming to WorldCon Seattle next week, stop by and say hi.

I'm excited for WorldCon! I'll be there selling books at the Small publishing in a big world booth!

The Beloved SFF Sale is on! 🥳 So many books here, and all of them have been loved and recommended by someone. I'm really happy to have 3 of my books included 😁: Fortune's Fool 🦾 Dragonmeat 🐉 Smuggler's Fortune 💰 talesfromthecircle.com/epicsale2025... 💙🪐📚 #BookSky #indiebooks #indieauthors

Are you ready for a Book Sale?! 100+ books free or $0.99 talesfromthecircle.com/epicsale2025...

From Little Stack... Some of my favorite authors. @nkjemisin.bsky.social is the most important voice in SFF today. Fantastic prose, thoughtful themes, and unique stories. Patrick Rothfuss inspired my dream of writing a novel. I've read The Name of the Wind more times than any other book.

#IndieAuthorSummer day 34: Ready to discover a new author? Check out @jamesldulin.bsky.social author of No Heart for a Thief at t.co/oUDDrB1gCP. Already read the author's work and loved it? Consider sharing this post to help boost their books. #IndieAuthors #WritingCommunity #IndieBooks

Only a Grave Will Do was @esmayrosalyne.bsky.social's book of the month!

I am diving into Facebook ads and will do transparency posts about my experience. This has been my best month in a long while (so close to $200). Key notes: I didn't earn back ad payments I dropped No Heart for a Thief to $0.99 I ran a sale on Only a Grave Will Do /🧵

Packing up some bookmail.

I am diving into Facebook ads and will do transparency posts about my experience. This has been my best month in a long while (so close to $200). Key notes: I didn't earn back ad payments I dropped No Heart for a Thief to $0.99 I ran a sale on Only a Grave Will Do /🧵

Ok book mail! @jamesldulin.bsky.social 😍😍

Today is the last day to get Only a Grave Will Do for $0.99!

Today is the last day to get Only a Grave Will Do for $0.99!

Thank you everyone for picking up your copies of Only a Grave Will Do. The birthday sale is still on for another day. Only $0.99!

Thank you for helping me celebrate my birthday. Only a Grave Will Do is still on sale for $0.99 until July 29. You can get the trilogy for under $5.

Thank you for helping me celebrate my birthday. Only a Grave Will Do is still on sale for $0.99 until July 29. You can get the trilogy for under $5.

It's my Birthday! Join the celebration with a copy of Only a Grave Will Do for $0.99!