The 9th #TheHollowFlame story, ‘Tree’ is live for my ko-fi and Patreon supporters! www.patreon.com/posts/hollow... ko-fi.com/post/The-Hol... As always, thanks so much for your support ♥️ a one-time $3 donation on ko-fi or Patreon unlocks all the stories!

The 8th #TheHollowFlame story ‘Poet’ is now available on my Patreon and ko-fi: www.patreon.com/posts/hollow... ko-fi.com/post/The-Hol... Featuring audio version by the author (i.e. yours truly) As always, thank you so much to all my supporters!

The seventh #TheHollowFlame story is now on my ko-fi and Patreon. Includes audio version read by the author. Me, I’m the author. Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/hollow... ko-fi: ko-fi.com/post/The-Hol... As always, thanks so much for supporting me and I hope you like the story!

The sixth #TheHollowFlame story, ‘Obol’ is now available on my ko-fi and Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/hollow... ko-fi.com/post/The-Hol... As always, thank you so much for your support ♥️ I hope you enjoy the story! A bit of a horror vibe this time. Only a bit, pinky swear.

I am in fact alive, just not dealing well with the xmas week. Back after the 27th. I’ll be posting the new #TheHollowFlame story tonight.

Voting is open for the Indie Ink Awards! Hall of Bones was nominated for Best Audio Narration, thanks to the wonderful @rjbayley.bsky.social becoming 100 Vikings all at once, and Best Setting. You can vote using this link if you want to help us reach the finals 🙏 indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...

The fifth #TheHollowFlame story is now on my ko-fi and Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/hollow... ko-fi.com/post/The-Hol... As always, thank you so much to my supporters ♥️ PS. The bar might get a website soon…

13 hours left!

It's Christmas Carols' first bookversary! To celebrate, this anthology of five gay, steamy short love stories will be free starting tomorrow 13th December! 🎉❤️🌈

I’m up to 21 #TheHollowFlame stories. The first four are on my ko-fi and Patreon. Including audio versions. I’m still allergic to my voice, but I’ve been told they’re good. ko-fi.com/bjornlarssen www.patreon.com/cw/BjornLars... Thanks so much to all my supporters ♥️

End-of-Year Indie Fantasy Mega Bundle is now available. 64 books for $45 that should satisfy your reading needs for a week or thirty-two! Featuring ‘Children’. Available until December 15. itch.io/b/3409/end-o...

♫ A triumphant return to the home town Treated with love and respect A special school assembly Before they would have broken my neck ♬ #Bangerz

The fourth The Hollow Flame story is on my ko-fi and Patreon! www.patreon.com/posts/hollow... ko-fi.com/post/The-Hol... Thanks so much to all my supporters ♥️ I hope you enjoy learning a bit more about Tommy and Lex.

“The more we’re exposed to A.I., the more we unconsciously pick up its tics, and it spreads from there. […] Soon, without really knowing why, you will find yourself talking about the smell of fury and the texture of embarrassment.” 😬 This is exactly the sort of similes I use… do I censor myself?

“European Broadcasting Union gave the all clear for Israel to take part in next year’s event in Vienna, the contest’s 70th anniversary edition. In response, broadcasters from Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands announced they would boycott the world’s largest live music event [Eurovision]”

Want to know a bit more about what we do and our indie author events? Find us at www.spotlightindie.co.uk. You can watch our content here: www.youtube.com/@Spotlight-I.... And here's a little explainer ⬇️

End-of-Year Indie Fantasy Mega Bundle is now available. 64 books for $45 that should satisfy your reading needs for a week or thirty-two! Featuring ‘Children’. Available until December 15. itch.io/b/3409/end-o...

The third The Hollow Flame story is now available on my ko-fi and Patreon! ko-fi.com/post/The-Hol... www.patreon.com/posts/144835...

Only look it up if you’re very, very brave.

EDITING FINISHED. Loki still has to write the index. Then offski it all goes to Megan Thee Editor for the final round. Expected pub date for Bloodbath & Beyond: April 1, 2026. For ko-fi and Patreon supporters/patrons: March 14.

I highly recommend @bjornlarssen.com His Norse mythology novels are fantastic

#amediting Bloodbath & Beyond (99% done) and @marianlthorpe.bsky.social gave me another WIP idea: an actual, proper heathen retelling of Norse lore. Because I simply don’t have enough WIPs. This is my problem. What even are four WIPs? Twenty – that’s more like it. (I love that idea.)

For gloriously intelligent, camp and oh so silly belly laughs, definitely. give Bjorn Larssen's Why Odin Drinks a read. It's the best. So good that when I first read it, I contacted Bjorn straight away to tell him as much and it turns out he's awesome. (@bjornlarssen.com) www.bjornlarssen.com

My review of The Scroungers by @tdevens.bsky.social, narrated by @rjbayley.bsky.social. I had a lot of fun with this audiobook! pagechewing.com/the-scrounge...

Sunday morning #banger: ‘Freedom! 90’ by George Michael. Featuring Cindy, Naomi, Linda, Christy, Tatjana, and no George whatsoever. This blew my little mind when I first saw it at thirteen years old. www.youtube.com/watch?v=diYA...

“That thing you’ve always wanted to do but keep putting it off? Get out there and do it!” An excellent blog post from @timhardieauthor.bsky.social: www.timhardieauthor.co.uk/blog/five-ye...

Here’s where the stories start: a brand new #BlackFriday #itchio bundle – 41 books by 27 authors for $56. Includes ‘Why Odin Drinks’! itch.io/b/3378/black...

Zero ai in these Black Friday bundles. All indie authors and a variety of genres. Running today and tomorrow! Make sure you check out the smaller sub-bundles too for more savings. 📚💙 #booksky itch.io/b/3378/black...

Memento Moreau has been declassified to the public. conradaltmann.itch.io/memento-more... Ethics are pushed to the wayside when scientific advancement is on the line. These seven accounts, recently liberated from HBT’s archives tell the stories of both victims and perpetrators. 📚💙🪐🌱 #booksky

Here’s where the stories start: a brand new #BlackFriday #itchio bundle – 41 books by 27 authors for $56. Includes ‘Why Odin Drinks’! itch.io/b/3378/black...

“O mighty man, whose name remains a secret to me, please forgive me, for I can never reveal my vision to you.” “Oh,” said Thor, disappointed. “I guess that’s it, then.” Sif’s eyes opened wide. “Unless you ask,” she said quickly, “in which case I would have no choice but to reveal it.” #amediting

I'm experimenting with a new short story series over on Patreon, which I'm making available free to everyone. In this first tale, No Questions Asked, we view the events of A Roll of the Dice from a different perspective. www.patreon.com/posts/144552...

“Is something wrong with your voice?” Freya cleared her throat. She’d underestimated Idunn by assuming Idunn would underestimate a coo-er. “Just a minor cold, I’m sure.” “There are no minor colds in fantasy books,” Idunn said. “It’s either the plague or nothing.” #amediting

“And the law states Chad can sleep with any woman he wants. Today, you’re the lucky one! Chad will show you pleasures you have never experienced befo—” “True,” allowed Freya as Chad’s body slowly slid under the table. Stabbing him wasn’t at all unpleasant and was a new experience for her’ #amwriting

“And the law states Chad can sleep with any woman he wants. Today, you’re the lucky one! Chad will show you pleasures you have never experienced befo—” “True,” allowed Freya as Chad’s body slowly slid under the table. Stabbing him wasn’t at all unpleasant and was a new experience for her’ #amwriting

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n... Ohhhhhhhh good! Maybe when I travel in a few decades my husband will not be considered a stranger who happens to live at the same address.

Thank you so much and welcome to the new supporters ♥️ Those are very short stories, but on weekly basis – I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them! I was asked by 3 people so far – ATM no plans of making those into a book, they’re short and there are only 13. So far. Maybe?

“Mr. Tillman, for the seventh time We have no knowledge of a film that is being shot outside Those aren't extras in a movie, they're our clientele No, they aren't running lines, and they aren't exactly thrilled…” My taste in music remains impeccable.

The second #TheHollowFlame story is up on my Patreon and ko-fi. Today, you can learn about the origins of the bar’s name. Includes audio version read by me. Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/144294... ko-fi: ko-fi.com/post/The-Hol... Thank you so much for your support ♥️ hope you enjoy!

It's a Spotlight Team edition of Begone! The series where we invite indie authors to battle to banish minor inconveniences to an imaginary fiery portal. Yoghurt based conspiracies! Touch screen calamities! Frasier doing a Sean Connery impression! youtu.be/e0VhyPgaWCE

Feels like I'm seeing a lot of new to Bluesky artists lately so just a lovingly and humbly offered PSA: There is a pretty hardcore group of users here who won't repost or engage with images that don't include at least some basic alt text. Alt text = more engagement opportunities

Excuse me, I am a WHAT?

George’s new book which collects the Aotearoa stories is out now. No, this isn’t paid advertisement. It’s just delightful.

STOP. this is a selfie checkpoint. you must repost with a cute selfie to proceed. Hmmm. I don’t know about cute… let's go with ‘old’. Those are synonyms, right?

#AwesomeCharacters “Oh, you don’t TOUCH me, petal. My maids do – only because it can’t be avoided when you need to change your outfit three times a day to keep up with the fashion. You know who touches me? Brísingamen. Or The Artisans *wistful sigh*” – Freya

You entered a dance contest! pick your partner.

If anyone tries to tell you fictional characters aren't real, remind them that Dracula and Sherlock Holmes will be around long after they are gone. Ask them about Merlin and King Arthur. Fictional characters are more than real. They are immortal when made right.

#Novmemeber Freya, like all Gods and Goddesses, needs to learn how to use her power responsibly. She does that by using it irresponsibly. It’s better to avoid her until she turns ten thousand years old or so, because once she sees you you’ll suddenly develop ♥️ feelings for your sofa, laptop, or cat.

I liked book one very much. I absolutely loved the second. Also can’t wait for the third. (And for the sequel to The Hallows, even if the author insists that’s not going to happen. Dreams are free.)

Just love those smooshy waves. [Looks better bigger!] Reynisfjara #Iceland, Nov 2025