Today's a bookmail day - this is The Demon Star by Jesse Aragon, a "horror-tinged epic science fantasy" that sounds very intriguing. Thanks to Amy at The Broken Binding Publishing 🥂

It's TBR day today, and here's what I've got in store for my July reading: youtu.be/_HiefnG24BQ What's on your reading plan?

Birthday bookhaul from my lovely wife and daughter. Two fantastic series here! 🥂

Incredible bookmail today - the deluxe edition of Grandmaster by Mercedes Lackey looks wonderful! I'm going to be reading the first book of the Heralds of Valdemar in July, which has a campaign for its own deluxe edition ending this weekend. Check it out: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/z...

Got a new draught excluder. What do you think?

Hi everyone! It's been too long since I updated some of my lists of favourites, so today I'm revisiting my top five favourite science fiction books. Check it out here: youtu.be/m0V1zvPWcFg What are your favourites?

Since we're halfway through the year, it's time to check in on my read goals for 2026. See how I'm getting on here: youtu.be/3J7rT__2F_w How are you doing with your reading plans this year?

Did you know I have a Patreon? I’ve been adding lots of exciting stuff to this in the last few months, so here’s an overview of what you’re missing 👇 patreon.com/TimHardieAut...

As many of you have heard by now, I was recently laid off from my day job. Excited to share that today I’m starting a Patreon! - Free access to short stories - Early-access to chapters of my new series ❤️ In the age of AI, support human creators ❤️

This year I'm going to try out The Heralds of Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey. I love a bit of (what I call) classic fantasy, but I've never tried Lackey's work. There's a deluxe edition of the trilogy coming soon, and it looks fantastic. Check it out here: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/z...

How did your May reading go? Any new favourites? You can check out my thoughts on the books I read last month here: youtu.be/Z5RwqlKzF_4

In tomorrow's wrap-up video on my YT channel, I'm wearing my beatboxing t-shirt. Do you have any book-themed clothing?

It's TBR time again! What are you planning to read in June? My list is here: youtu.be/YpL8EBYlAYI

It's been a while since I've updated this, so it's time for me to take you through the best SFF series I've read... according to my weighted ratings: youtu.be/G5052OTSKqI What's the biggest surprise inclusion - or omission - for you?

My latest project, and a matching new look for an earlier project. I love my job! Proofreading slots for the rest of 2026 are available – if you're looking for that sweet spot of quality, efficiency, and cost, drop me a line.

I'm looking for a new favourite science fiction series and in today's video, I sample the audiobooks of five contenders. Will any of these fit the bill? What else can I try in order to scratch that itch? Check out the books and my initial thoughts here: youtu.be/bTPLlajmDgw

I enjoyed working on The Shade of Ronhu, and I look forward to seeing it published later this year. It's always lovely to hear how happy my authors are with the work I do for them. If you're looking for a proofreader you can trust to take good care of your book, drop me a line.

Winter's Fury by A.E. Rayne has been on my Kindle for four years, and now it's finally time to dive in. I chose the audiobook option though, and it's going well – I'm a little over 10% through at the moment. What are you reading this weekend?

Finishing a project always feels better when you get to move straight on to the next one. It's time to dive back into The Blackstone Files tomorrow...

Starting a new project today, what's on your schedule?

Hey everyone! I hope you had a good April's reading. Mine was a busy one, with nine books passing through my fingers over the course of the month. Check out my thoughts here: youtu.be/lXZcXwFYOEI What was your book of the month?

We have a monthly "Guess the Book" contest for Patrons over on my Discord server, and April's answers are now out. Be honest, how many of these would you have got on day one, before they came more "into focus" over the rest of the week?

Coming to the end of my latest project and the next one is cued up and ready to go. If you're an author looking for a proofreader in the coming months, give me a shout. You can check out some of my testimonials in the comments.

Currently reading: To Ride Hell's Chasm by Janny Wurts. I'm looking forward to sharing my thoughts on it with you! Currently looking for: A military sci-fi with great characters and high intensity.

It's TBR time! Check out the fantasy goodness I'm planning for May here: youtu.be/wWtU3twehUM What's on your reading list for next month?

A good cat and a good book. What are you currently reading?

Some of the oldest unread books on my Kindle. Stick or twist? Should I read them or ditch them? (Ship of Magic, The Thief Who Pulled on Trouble's Braids, Winter's Fury, The Iron Ghost, The Wolf and the She-Bear, Fangs of War, A King's Radiance, The Assassin of Grins & Secrets...)

It's time to wrap-up my March reading, with a book of the year contender already in the bank! How did you get on last month? Check out the books I read here: youtu.be/W4pOtmTtcM8

Man, what a ride this series was. The problem is, I need something to replace it now. Give me your recs for a great military scifi or space opera series with awesome characters, action, and story! Bonus points for audio availability, but it's not a dealbreaker!

April is almost here, so it's TBR time. What are you planning to read next month? My line-up is here: youtu.be/Osy5g3vwpkU

Decided to go for a little reading break, but Arthur had other ideas...

It's a new month, which means it's time to wrap up the last one! Check out the reading I did in February here: youtu.be/jVCMHvAyFcg How did your month go?

Today is the last day of the sale!! Everything on my website from physical signed books to eBooks and box sets, book swag and bundles! Use code: 30BIRTHDAY llmacrae.com/shop

Bookmail! I haven't treated myself to any new books for a little while, so in honour of finishing the series next month, I thought I'd finish up my physical collection of The Primaterre, too!

Kicking off a buddy read next week over on my book club Discord server. Anyone read or reading The Children of Gods and Fighting Men?

It's TBR time again—it feels like this comes around every month😅 In March, I'm heading into some series finales, and starting a new series off with a buddy read—come join us on Discord for The Gael Song! What's on your March TBR? Check out my plan here: youtu.be/PoR0iU6eXyA

Can I finish 12 SFF series in 2026? I set myself this challenge, but I may have bitten off more than I can chew. Let's see if I can plot a pathway to ace it though: youtu.be/PydD4GN9k5k

Well, January's done and dusted, and so too is my first reading wrap-up of the year! Check out the fantasy books I read last month here: youtu.be/K6cgDDrSmTU How did your year in reading start off?

Chatting with my favourite barmaid last night and she tells me about a book she was reading just because she's a "massive mushroom freak". So long story short, she's now added Mushroom Blues to her TBR. You never know when the next opportunity to recommend a book might come up!

Hey everyone, it's cover reveal time! Check out this new offering from Bill Adams, with art by Feliz Ortiz (cover) and Helena Nikulina (boards). There's a Kickstarter page with more info on the launch too: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dea... Pub date: May 26, 2026 KS launch date: Feb 9, 2026

It's time for my February TBR, and apparently I'm gearing up to finish some series soon. Check it out here: youtu.be/OR3kpkl4eA8 What's on your February plan?

Fantastic bookish mail from the awesome and talented Em and @tezzarudge.bsky.social! Not only do they look great, they feel it too😍 Have you read any of John Gwynne's great books?

Just for fun, we ran an SPFBO11 cover contest in my Book Club Discord recently, with members nominating and then voting on their favourites. The Forgotten Dawn (art: An-Nhien Nguyen) just beat Immortal Dark (art: MiblArt) and The Sapphire Heart (art: Jeff Brown) for the win!

Time for another experiment in "Will this work for Dom?" I've been looking forward to checking out Spellslinger since I read The Malevolent Eight, so although it might not be my usual thing, I'm hoping the familiar de Castell writing will see me through!

If you've got a book ready for proofreading, I'm taking bookings at www.dominishbooks.com I've been lucky enough to work on an eclectic mix of fantasy, scifi, and crime novels over the last few months and I'm excited to see what 2026 has in store for me!

Currently reading. Mr Roberti, it's your time to shine.

It's an admin day today - ready for my first wrap-up of the year, I've gone through ALL my open series, plus those I read from last year. Check out what I finished or DNFd, and what I'm continuing or am currently up to date with: youtu.be/tmK4Q1oXf4Y How are your series going?

It's time to unleash my top ten favourite books of 2025: youtu.be/oImwVrrYGh4 Check out these great SFF titles, and find out why they filled me with joy last year. What were your favourites?

It's time to wrap-up my December reading - a bit up and down, but three series finales to round out the year. Hear more about it here: youtu.be/NDO9Y8HG5Uo How was your reading month?

It's time for my first TBR of 2026, so come and see how I'm looking to kickstart the year: youtu.be/QwO7zHY50-A What do you have planned for your January reading?