🔥 Book two update: Just crossed 140K words 🔥 Now, for all my non-fantasy-reader friends, let me beat you to it: "TOO LONG!!" Shut up, Steve.

Our last panel of the day is currently running but before we wrap up the first day of The Big Indie Weekend, we want to say a massive thanks to all our guests and mods today - @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com @nils.readindiefantasy.com @fanfiaddict.bsky.social @eleni-argyro.bsky.social

Such a great genre chat – really enjoyed this 🔥

The Big Indie Weekend runs between 20th and 22nd February - panels and live chats, plus daily giveaways and the launch of our Patreon. Get ready for an epic indie weekend! #writingcommunity #indieauthors @stefmowords.bsky.social @luketarzian.bsky.social @liviajelliot.com @timmckay52.bsky.social

The next Big Indie Weekend takes place 20th to 22nd February on Spotlight Indie. Here's a rundown of the panel line up for day one: Friday 20th February #writingcommunity #writingcraft #indieauthors #authorevent #writersevent

Some chapter icons for the upcoming sequel to The Fall of Selvandrea. Courtesy of Wyndagger (Check him out on IG and DeviantArt!)

🔥 Over 40,000 pages read on Kindle Unlimited🔥 Close to 43K for all books combined. And just hit 160 ratings (4.43/5 average) for all books on Goodreads. One day at a time 🏃‍♂️

Book two update: Over 120K words (so far) 🔥 Parts I and II done. One part left.

🎉 As of today, I have sold over 1,000 books 🎉 What a way to start the year.

It's hard to beat getting a stellar 5-star review AND a new paperback on the same day. Even cooler when they're both from the same author 😂 Thanks @mattfalcon.bsky.social for sending this, and huge shoutout to @indiosyncrasy.bsky.social for an amazing job — looks incredible 🔥

"The characters are well-rounded and amazingly annoying..." – @mattfalcon.bsky.social My kind of review 😅 and what a great way to end the year. Also, three sales away from 1,000 books sold 🔥 Good things are coming in 2026.

In this episode, @timmckay52.bsky.social discusses his work as a writer & editor, his philosophy on the craft (which he also teaches), & his book releases that include audiobook renditions he produces himself Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... More platforms available downthread

Throwing back to another Big Indie Weekend panel. Looking for advice on growing your audience and building an author platform? Check out our discussion with @adrianmgibson.bsky.social, @krystlematar.bsky.social and @danielecoolbaugh.bsky.social. youtube.com/live/a0A5mvQ... #booksky #writingcommunity

⛈️ Skyfold has sold its first 100 copies! ⛈️ 105, to be exact! Heyo! 🥳

My seat at the cool kids' table--especially chuffed to find myself alongside @timmckay52.bsky.social and @servantand.bsky.social ! www.youtube.com/@bookedpod

❄️ It took almost a month to get here, by dogsled and over snow-clad hills and valleys 🐺 Seems a mail mix-up was involved too. But the forces of truth and justice prevailed! Thanks to the legend @kwbussard.bsky.social for sending The Eldritch Knight 🔥

My novella's in the finals for a giveaway contest. Would love to see it cross that line and get into more hands. If you're on the other place, go vote for Skyfold! x.com/Zervco/statu...

Today at noon (EST) I'll be hanging out with THE BEARDED BOOK BEAST! Join us for a "live" chat wherein my undead corpse will be propped up by caffeine and ill will! www.youtube.com/live/OFiNjX5...

Pitch: A failed father and former priest fights to save his people from a dark god. Horror flintlock fantasy with grisly murders, horrifying monsters, and a splash of madness. Audiobook coming soon!

🎉 I've crossed over the 900 books sold mark 🎉 So grateful to everyone taking a chance on these stories. And with my next chonker well underway, I think we'll hit 1,000 VERY soon. Oh, and stay tuned. Might have an audiobook release this week. Who knows 🤷‍♂️

Beards Assemble! It’s time for my bearded brothers and I to get down and dirty with @timmckay52.bsky.social The episode link is below. Join us for what is sure to be an awesome chat 9pm UK / 4pm EST / 8am AUS (15th) @dbrook.bsky.social @tombookbeard.bsky.social @davidtlist.bsky.social

Some awesome streams coming from The Four Beardsmen of the bookpocalypse! Featuring @timmckay52.bsky.social @timhardieauthor.bsky.social @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social @bethtabler.bsky.social and, of course @tombookbeard.bsky.social @charliecav.bsky.social and @davidtlist.bsky.social #fourbeardsmen

Fellow beardsman, @timmckay52.bsky.social joins us for a chat on Friday 14th November at 9pm UK, 4pm US and & 7am AUS. Join us for some autumnal augury! www.youtube.com/live/1EYu98J... @tombookbeard.bsky.social @davidtlist.bsky.social @charliecav.bsky.social

BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: The Fall of Selvandrea by T. J. McKay @bbnya.bsky.social @timmckay52.bsky.social irresponsiblereader.com/2025/10/28/b...

🗡️ Pre-orders are live!! 🗡️ Check out the cover for The Father of Shadow and Death 🔥 What to expect: ☠️ Grisly murders 🐕 A mangy pup vs. evil foxes 👥 Chosen people gone wrong 👻 Myths, monsters, and madness Want a free review copy? Comment YES, and brace yourselves! Launches on Nov. 7, 2025

My first review for #SFINCS3 round 1 - Skyfold by @timmckay52.bsky.social pagechewing.com/sfincs3-roun...

WHAT COMES BEFORE by Molly Macabre is a great little horror novella with few answers, immaculate vibes. THE BONE RAIDERS by @realjacksonford.bsky.social was an absolute banger, can't wait for more. SKYFOLD by @timmckay52.bsky.social is a fun fantasy heist novella with a neat setting.

🥳 Book birthday!! 🥳 The Fall of Selvandrea turns 1 today! So hey, today only, grab it for $0.99 🔥 What to expect: 🛞 Ships and cannons 🧙‍♂️ Magic and mayhem (+ sci-fi) 🐉 (Lots of) Dragons and monsters 👴 Bickering old men who know too much mybook.to/thefallofsel...

Today's the day!!! Have you prepared to enter? Remember the form will open at 4pm EST. The google form link will go live on the homepage of www.sfincscompetition.com #booksky #writers

Thursday at 8 pm I'll be the guest on ALL CAPS Book Talk - with @timmckay52.bsky.social - Join us and say hello, ask a question or just hang out for an interesting conversation. (Fair notice - the beard is part of a Tim the Enchanter costume I had - I can't grow facial hair like that ... sadly)

🎩 BOOK LAUNCH!! 🎩 The amazing @rosaireb.bsky.social just released his newest book, and it's a banger! 🖊️ Sigil of Enderune 🖊️ The magic is in the words! I swear this book made me want to learn calligraphy. This great guy does so much for others, so give it a try! www.amazon.com/Sigil-Enderu...

I am honored to be included in this horror anthology inspired by The Substance! This anthology is going to be LIT. 😍

🎩 ALL CAPS is back!! 🎩 Join us tomorrow night with fantasy author (and Kickstarter genius) @stevejmedia.bsky.social! Hit up the chat on X or YT at 8 pm ET! And don't worry. It isn't THAT Steve, I promise 😂 www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXMI...

🎩 Next up on ALL CAPS: Kane Williams!! 🎩 I am super excited for this — not just because @authorkanew.bsky.social is from Australia! (But it helps.) Perils of the Past kicks off with the kind of action I crave. Join us tonight at 5 PM ET! Here's where to find us: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL1C...

⛈️ BOOK LAUNCH!! Fancy a heist? ⛈️ Grab Skyfold, a fantasy heist novella, for just $0.99!! What to expect: 🥷 An epic heist 🪽 Angelic overlords 🐺 Monsters and beasts aplenty ❤️‍🔥 Lust, love, and deceit mybook.to/skyfold

Including audiobooks, I've now sold 554 copies of The Fall of Selvandrea. And excluding freebies and Skyfold pre-orders, I've sold over 700 books since my little author journey began. 500 and 700 both feel like pretty big milestones. Next up: 30 ratings on Amazon and 100 on GR

⛈️ The Skyfold pre-order is live!! ⛈️ Grab it while you can for just $0.99! What to expect: 🥷 An epic heist 🪽 Angelic overlords 🐺 Monsters and beasts aplenty ❤️‍🔥 Lust, love, and deceit Or, if you want a free review copy, ebook AND audio, comment "YES" below 🔥 mybook.to/skyfold

⛈️ Skyfold revealed at last!! ⛈️ A fantasy heist novella where every game has a cost. What to expect: 🥷 An epic heist 🪽 Angelic overlords 🐺 Monsters and beasts aplenty ❤️‍🔥 Lust, love, and deceit If you want a free review copy, ebook AND audio, comment below 🔥

📚 Any day with bookmail is a good day 📚 Did I say good? I meant GREAT. This absolute gent sent me hardbacks — and they're gorgeous. Can't wait to read 'em — thanks E.L. Montague!!

Congratulations to The Fall of Selvandrea by @timmckay52.bsky.social You are through to round 2 of #BBNYA2025!!

🥳 Just hit 30,002 pages read on Kindle Unlimited! 🥳 Woot woot! And I happen to know that's not the only good news coming today. After a few intense and stressful months, this upward swing is quite welcome, I have to say!

⛈️ Skyfold is coming ⛈️ Officially scheduled for August 15, four weeks from today! What to expect: 🥷 An epic heist 🪽 Angelic overlords 🐺 Monsters and beasts aplenty ❤️‍🔥 Lust, love, and deceit Journey where every game has a cost, and every dream a price to be paid.

We had a super fun time! Go catch the recap! Barry makes an appearance at the start, then melted on my feet and slept for the rest of the chat 😅

Going live in 1 hr with the amazing @nataliekelda.bsky.social Hope to see you in the chat! www.youtube.com/watch?v=A52Q...

Few days ago I finished the Paternus Trilogy by @undyrk.bsky.social and gods above and bellow was that an epic conclusion! Now I'm on to The Fall of Selvandrea by @timmckay52.bsky.social. 10 chapters in an man you are thrown into the deep end from the get go. Having fun piecing the story together.

🔥 Off to a great start! 🔥 The Fall of Selvandrea is already #1 in Military Fantasy for free books, and climbing elsewhere too! 224 downloads so far! Expecting a big spike tomorrow through The Fussy Librarian, which I highly recommend for free book promos.

💥 FREE this week only!! 💥 Grab The Fall of Selvandrea for $0.00!!! What to expect: 🛞 Ships and cannons 🧙‍♂️ Magic and mayhem (+ sci-fi) 🐉 (Lots of) Dragons and monsters 👴 Bickering old men who know too much And yes, there's an audiobook!

publication day! my story "desert silver blue" (a western inspired by the folk song, but with a fungal twist) and 28 others are out today in @gravesidepress.bsky.social's cosmic horror anthology KOSMOS OBSCURA. links below ⬇️

💥 It's here!! 💥 The audiobook for The Fall of Selvandrea is live! What to expect: 🛞 Ships and cannons 🧙‍♂️ Magic and mayhem (+ sci-fi) 🐉 (Lots of) Dragons and monsters 👴 Bickering old men who know too much Grab a copy and enjoy! www.audible.com/pd/B0FF59JQ6S

I started an author newsletter, if anyone's interested. Short and sweet :) substack.com/inbox/post/1...