Here it is, folks: my own top gifts (and lessons learned) from the holidays this year! bartcarroll.substack.com/p/top-gifts-... #gijoe #actionfigures #Christmas #Christmas2025 #gifts

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to everyone. This year I launched my Substack and self-published a debut novel; and as I've been using this platform to help self-market both, I greatly appreciate everyone's time and consideration. Thank you all! #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #indieauthors

It's a blast from Christmas past! A look back at a few of my favorite things: bartcarroll.substack.com/p/top-10-gif... #ActionFigures #gijoe #StarWars #Christmasgifts #dungeonsanddragons

For your local holiday shopping! Delighted to have Bolted to the Bone carried in West Seattle's awesome indie bookstore: Paper Boat Booksellers: www.paperboatbooksellers.com #IndieBookstore #fantasy #SupportIndieBookstores, #ShopLocalBooks

Absolutely thrilled to have Bolted to the Bone carried in one of Seattle's awesome indie bookstores: Capitol Hill's Haunted Burrow Books: hauntedburrowbooks.com #IndieBookstore #fantasy #SupportIndieBookstores, #ShopLocalBooks

Which action figure brings the most heat? Literally. Plus, appreciating book covers from hanging portraits on down to postage stamps. bartcarroll.substack.com/p/gijoe-blow... #gijoe #indiebooks #actionfigure #WritingCommmunity #writingtips

Just finishing Stranger Things (so far)... and as a fan of G.I. Joe, I am definitely rooting for Derek. #StrangerThings5 #GIJoe #StrangerThings

Are you a B&N/Nook reader? Bolted to the Bone (new science-fantasy) has a coupon (use: BNPBOLT50) to save 50% at checkout - bn.com/w?ean=2940184421964 Enjoy!

Grateful for the inclusion! www.tiktok.com/@fablesfromt...

Now out in paperback format! #fantasy #scifibooks #indieauthor www.amazon.com/Bolted-Bone-...

Interested in a free kindle copy of a science-fantasy tale involving saints, druids, monsters, and mystery? Enter at Goodreads for your chance to receive Bolted to the Bone! #indieauthor #fantasy #scifibooks #goodreads #Giveaway www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...

Here's what happens when you get too excited about that shiny new toy... bartcarroll.substack.com/p/the-wooly-...

Extremely grateful for the most recent review: fanfiaddict.com/review-bolte... #indieauthor #fantasy #scifibooks

So excited for Bolted to the Bone! 🎉✨ The anticipation is real! Can't wait to dive into this magical world! 🌌📚 #Fantasy #BookLovers #SFF

Woo hoo! Bolted to the Bone (science-fantasy for the holidays) is out today! #indieauthor #fantasybooks #scifibooks Find it on eBook platforms, including: www.amazon.com/Bolted-Bone-...

Less than a week until Bolted to the Bone releases, and honored to share another review: www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/co... #fantasy #writingcommunity #SelfPub #debut #FantasyLit #sff

ARC readers have been absolutely invaluable in helping review and provide essential feedback to my book. Releasing Nov 18, there's still time to grab an ARC copy of your own: booksirens.com/book/GBPEOGO... #WritingCommunity #ARCS #fantasy

In need of a Halloween film rec? Plus, two to avoid. #halloween #movies open.substack.com/pub/bartcarr...

Best laid plans... some final editing is still underway. Bolted to the Bone has been pushed to November 18, but that much closer to the book's Yuletide setting! #fantasy #writing #fantasyreads, #fantasybooks, #indiebooks

Getting into the Halloween season, imagining a world with highly scientific-minded ghosts. Not always for our benefit... #ghosts #Halloween #fantasy bartcarroll.substack.com/p/ghost-with...

We're about 1 week away now, and thrilled/terrified about the forthcoming release of Bolted to the Bone. Science-Fantasy infused with Celtic lore (and morally gray characters): www.amazon.com/Bolted-Bone-... #fantasyreads, #fantasybooks, #indiebooks

Still time for folks to read an advance copy of the science-fantasy novel, Bolted to the Bone: booksirens.com/book/GBPEOGO... #WritingCommunity #ARCS #fantasy

Grateful to be compiling more reviews: amazon.com/Bolted-Bone-... #fantasyreads, #fantasybooks, #indiebooks

It's almost here! One month from release day: www.amazon.com/Bolted-Bone-... #fantasyreads, #fantasybooks, #indiebooks

Glad to share early reviews coming in for Bolted to the Bone: www.bookbub.com/reviews/3784... #FantasyBooks #WritingCommunity #scifibooks

His future's so bright, he has to wear... a transparent visor (a shaded one would've probably helped more). #gijoe #actionfigures #WritingCommunity bartcarroll.substack.com/p/gijoe-flash

Humbling and exciting to receive reviews from ARC readers! Preorders live now at: www.amazon.com/Bolted-Bone-... #WritingCommunity #WriterCommunity #fantasy

We did Dr. Frank. Now it's Merlin's (backwards) time to shine! #fiction #fantasy #writing #scifi bartcarroll.substack.com/p/wizards-an...

It's the scientists of science fiction, from Dr. Frankenstein to David 8! #writing #sciencefiction #fantasy #gijoe #actionfigures bartcarroll.substack.com/p/scientists...

ARCs still available, for folks interested in advance reader copies of Bolted to the Bone, forthcoming science-fantasy novel! Just grab yours here: booksirens.com/book/GBPEOGO...

A look at the making of the cover for the forthcoming science fantasy novel, Bolted to the Bone. Art by Lucas Korte (of the Shadowdark TRPG). #fantasy #sciencefantasy #fiction #writingcommmunity #osr bartcarroll.substack.com/p/bolted-to-...

For a kid who loved a show about a talking Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, this guy was too much for even me. #gijoe #actionfigures #fantasy #scifi #writing bartcarroll.substack.com/p/youve-got-...

Adding the NetGalley link as well, for folks interested in an ARC of my upcoming fantasy novel! #writing #fantasy #arc #darkfantasy #ireland www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...

For fans of dark(ish) fantasy, fans of ARCs -- or best of all, for fans of Dark Fantasy ARCs! booksirens.com/book/GBPEOGO... #writing #fantasy #darkfantasy #arcs

I don't always play thieves, but when I do... well, I usually end up caught in the trap anyway. bartcarroll.substack.com/p/for-anyone... #dnd #fantasy #writing #ttrpgs #trpgs #gaming #OSR #gijioe

Collecting ARC readers for a fantasy novel nearing completion: docs.google.com/forms/d/1H4Q... #booksky #readersky #arc #writingcommunity #fantasy #darkfantasy #celticlore

Hail to the bomb diffusers, trap detectors, and puzzle solvers of your world! Circling back to Tripwire, with new fantasy/sci-fi dangers. Plus, a link to the ARC sign-up! #gijoe #fantasy #writing #scifi #actionfigures bartcarroll.substack.com/p/to-those-w...

It’s been a tremendous learning experience preparing a manuscript (dark fantasy) for indie publication. I’ll have a form for interested ARC readers to share out soon (and always greatly appreciate any advice from folks that have gone through the process themselves!).

It's a dream come true at JoeFest '25. I mean, if you dream about never-ending action figures, like I do! #gijoe #actionfigures #writing #dnd #writing #fantasy bartcarroll.substack.com/p/after-acti...

He may not have been the coolest figure. Well, he definitely wasn't the coolest figure, but his klutzy ways resonated with my fellow Dexterity 3 as a kid. #gijoe #actionfigures #writing #dnd #writing #fantasy bartcarroll.substack.com/p/gi-joe-tri...

Where I completely misremember what happened to that pony... bartcarroll.substack.com/p/the-sad-te... #gijoe #actionfigures #writing #dnd #writing #fantasy

Starting with my own connection to vehicles. Spoiler, it’s never been great. #gijoe #actionfigures #writing #dnd #writing #fantasy bartcarroll.substack.com/p/writing-dr...

You can also find my ongoing writing at bartcarroll.substack.com.

Deviating from the usual action figures discussion to explore recent streaming shows (and how they can help improve writing in general): bartcarroll.substack.com/p/1-couple-2... #writing #substack #netflix #apple+

Today I learned why it's actually called a clutch (and how it's such a great codename for G.I. Joe's getaway driver): bartcarroll.substack.com/p/the-drivin... #dnd #writing #fantasy #gijoe #actionfigures

You've got your Hand, your Eye... and then of course you've got your Head of Vecna as well: bartcarroll.substack.com/p/fantasy-cy... #dnd #writing #fantasy #gijoe #actionfigures

Come watch me tonight on Stan!’s 50 Years in the Dungeon show! 6pm PT: youtube.com/live/lIx-_SV...

Continuing our look at Major Bludd (well, his cool, mechanical arm at least), in fantasy fiction: bartcarroll.substack.com/p/more-of-th... #gijioe #actionfigures #writing #fantasy

Serendipity is reading this about Major Bludd directly after reading Chris’s substack on this guy: open.substack.com/pub/popcultu...