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...

Free from now until Sunday! Get your space pirate on! mybook.to/ResiduumDBRook

Residdum will be free on Ebook from tomorrow on the Zon! mybook.to/ResiduumDBRook

Its been a while since Ive posted about my actual books! If youve not got around to reading Residuum yet it will be free to download from friday! Teenage angst, robot genocide and space pirates await! Warning: contains massive spiders!

If you’re a patron you can hear me go completely nuts as I explain it’s all about time travel :)

Lovelies, I can't fix the horrors in the world, but I can give you the latest episode of Starship Alexandria in which we discuss @aptshadow.bsky.social 's recommendation of Piranesi by Susanna Clarke. starshipalexandria.com/episode-14-p...

This month on Starship Alexandria we talk about Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi, one of the best books I’ve ever read. (For patrons we also chat about Lowery’s The Green Knight)

Don't forget we have a live workshop for Patreon members later this month, hosted by the fantastic @llmacrae.bsky.social, join us and get lots of great advice from Lauren on preparing to sell your books at live events!

Have you checked out our latest Spotlight Library short story? It's by the wonderfully talented and delightfully beardy Tom Bookbeard! You can check it out right now: youtu.be/vI6fiEkn3ds

Today is the day! HorrorConUK is a spectacular celebration of all things Horror and Ill be there with books, merch and free sweets!

Here’s a sample from FLIGHT OF THE GUILD MASTER by @CBLansdell ✨Together is a Distant Star✨ out now! Buy the anthology now ✨ books2read.com/DistantStar

Not joined our Patreon yet? Not only does it help us continue our indie author events, it gives you access to awesome workshops - like our upcoming June workshop hosted by the amazing @llmacrae.bsky.social Come join us and get all the good stuff! share.google/crPZCHf3rQhi...

This weekend ill be peddling my books at the incredible Horrorcon in Sheffield! Come and say hello!

The Impossible Times ebooks are all 99p on UK Amazon and base price in Australia too! Give them a shot.

A most excellent chat with Stephen Aryan as we took over the @spotlightindie.bsky.social reigns! @charliecav.bsky.social @davidtlist.bsky.social @tombookbeard.bsky.social youtube.com/live/rnbPdX_...

Guess who’s back? Whilst the Spotlight Indie team take a well earned break. The Beardsmen are taking over and we’re joined by Stephen Aryan @stephenaya 30th May 9pm (UK), 4pm (EST) & 6am 31st May (Aust) Link below

We're taking over @spotlightindie.bsky.social again tonight with Stephen Aryan. See you at 9pm! www.youtube.com/live/rnbPdX_...

"A visceral vampire tale" - PL Stuart (Drowned Kingdom Saga) Joe, a flawed supernatural detective with the ability to transport himself into other's minds hunts a really, really nasty vampire stalking the streets of Carthage City Can he find the victims before they wake? mybook.to/The-Long-Nig...

Get 50% off The Pariah paperback (other books are available, apparently). store.orbit-books.co.uk

@edcrockerbooks.bsky.social You clearly have a wealthy Moonfall fan in Sydney

I love this lovely article about the lovely people at Hay-on-Wye comics doing lovely things to support lovely indie authors. It's all just rather...lovely

A new ttrpg! Tyrant Philosophers hits the table from @handiworkgames.bsky.social

Don't forget this weekend is the Beardy Takeover! Join the Beardsmen live with Stephen Aryan over on their channel, or watch it on catch up on Spotlight Indie later. Either way, good times are guaranteed!

In my latest review for @spotlightindie.bsky.social I share my thoughts on The Sound of Change by Steve D Wall. I loved the first book but I thought the follow up was even better! Well worth checking out for lovers of flintlock fantasy, and the audiobook is wonderfully narrated by Steven Pacey.

I really enjoyed putting together this feature of Hay-on-Wye Comics for @spotlightindie.bsky.social. With the Hay Festival taking place at the moment, this a great time to explore this beautiful town and pay their awesome new shop a visit. spotlightindie.co.uk/2026/05/25/s...

Good Morning Blue Sky! Hope you’re all ok? Today I’m currently reading the last chapters of the fantastic Mortedant’s Peril by RJ Barker. What are you reading at the moment?

Enjoying A Black Dragon on Red by @plstuart-author.bsky.social this morning.

Next week the Beardsmen are taking over while we take a break. They'll be chatting to Stephen Aryan and getting up to their usual beardy shenanigans. Put it in your calendars right now!

Come along to Spotlight Indie Live at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings today. Doors open at 9:15 and we have a great programme of speakers, workshops and performers. You'll also find traders selling books, arts and crafts. Best of all, it's completely free to attend!

It's the day of our live event and right now we're probably on our third coffee! Planning an event is hard work so after today we're going to be taking a break to recharge! We're leaving you in the capable hands of The Beardsmen, but we'll be back on June 7th! See you soon!

It’s TOMORROW, people!!! We're ready are you?

This is your chance to read the work of 12 brilliant indie authors for just 99p! The Anatomy of Fear is a fantasy horror anthology, with each tale exploring a different aspect of fear. books2read.com/theanatomyof...

Audiobooks are huge right now. Ever wondered what goes into making them, or whether your book could be adapted into one? Come along to the Shrewsbury Flaxmills on May 23rd to listen to our Audiobook Production And Planning panel!

It's been a long time in the planning but we're now only 3 days away from our in person event at the Flaxmill Maltings #Shrewsbury. Don't forget it's free entry and there will be SO MUCH awesome indie book stuff happening we can't even squeeze it all in one post!

The Book of Spores fungal SFF anthology is available to PREORDER in deluxe hardcover, paperback or eBook on our LATE BACKER STORE: the-book-of-spores-a-fungal-sff-anthology.pledgebox.com/preorder

Coming to our event on 23rd May at Flaxmill Malting in #Shrewsbury? In the run up, we're introducing all our speakers - come along and hear about the writing experience! The event is FREE to attend, with panels, book talk, merch tables and entertainment! www.spotlightindie.co.uk

Calling all #writers! Professional editors AND authors REALLY understand the editor's role! Here are their tips! spotlightindie.co.uk/2026/05/20/w... Thanks @fantasticphil.bsky.social @edcrockerbooks.bsky.social @patricksamphire.bsky.social @timhardieauthor.bsky.social @keithwdickinson.bsky.social

Been brewing this one for a while. As a self-proclaimed zombie connoisseur, I wanted to put together a list of shows that I could update over time, and that people could possibly find their next watch! All things zombies: the slow, fast, adjacent #zombie #zombies fanfiaddict.com/like-zombies...

Not going to be in Shrewsbury on 23rd May or just want more Indie goodness? Then join me and super guests - PL Stuart, Douglas Lumsden, Anna Rose Reads and Thomas Howard Riley for the FOMO Party - 9pm (UK), 4pm (EST) & 6am Sun (Aust) link ⬇️

CUPCAKES!!! THERE WILL BE CUPCAKES!!! Check out the panel on Cupcakes, Conflict, and Character Arcs for tips on how to keep the tension building in a world with low stakes. (Although, if you ask me, cupcakes are the pinnacle of drama. How much higher can a stake possibly be?)

In case you missed it the other day, here's a quick FAQ video to give you a better idea of what to expect at our live event in Shrewsbury this weekend!

I was going to share photos of my author copies of Together is a Distant Star today, but USPS lost my books and delivered an empty box to my house. I am not happy. So anyway, go check out our anthology! It was a great group to work with and includes 12 fantastic stories! books2read.com/DistantStar

Our bags are packed, the banners are ready, the books are towering and it's almost time for Spotlight Indie Live! FOUR DAYS TO GO. Is it Saturday yet? #Shrewsbury

Not able to make our live event next weekend in #Shrewsbury? Don't get FOMO, we've got an online after party hosted by some of our Beardy buddies. Join them on the Beardsmen channel on 23rd May!

It's the fiiiiinal countdooooown! Only 5 days to go! Will we be seeing you this weekend in #Shrewsbury?

Join us at @spotlightindie.bsky.social book and author event, Flaxmill Maltings in Shrewsbury on Saturday 23rd May. It’s a free event where you can find signed books, attend panels and chat to authors. Hope to see you there! #shrewsbury #scifibooks #fantasybooks #bookevents

We’re not saying that attending our in-person event will be traumatic, but there IS a panel on Writing Trauma Responsibly. Join us for an insightful look at how to approach trauma in your fiction, and the pitfalls to avoid.

For tonight's Sunday video, Alex and Holly give a quick sneak preview of what's coming up at the Spotlight Indie Live event at Flaxmill Maltings, Shrewsbury next week. You can watch it and find out more here: youtu.be/g2iphogJeRc

Got questions about our upcoming indie author event in Shrewsbury? Hopefully this quick video will answer them, but if not feel free to reach out and ask one of the team!