Vicki Masters brilliant historical novel ‘The Castilians’ is just 99p on Amazon until the end of the month. It’s the first in a series of five novels that follow a divided family through the religious turmoil of the sixteenth century in Scotland and across Europe. amzn.eu/d/7wKPiSY

I've never taken so long to research and write a book (due to #longcovid) so I've never been so delighted to hold a new book in my hands! I can't wait to share these #CelticTales, and @elisecillustration.com's stunning illustrations, with everyone! I don't have to wait long, it's published on 16 Oct

Finally, Book Two of the award-winning series, The Children of the Stars. As of today, 3/2/2025, both are available at Amazon.

Morning! I'm mostly reading @joeabercrombie.com's superb The Devils (on audiobook, narrated perfectly by Steven Pacey), interspersed with dipping in and out of Michael Palin's Diaries (1980-1988). And just started Touchpaper by @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social, and enjoying that a lot too 😊

A cold rainy day here in Scotland. Only one thing to do - pour some tea and rearrange some words.

In a cafe in Peebles this week enjoying the new novel by @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social The historic streets of Edinburgh hide a parallel realm of shadowy killers. Daemons, angelii and dangerous shades feature. Whats not to like! ❤️

Thanks to everyone who left an Amazon or Goodreads review for 'Touchpaper' 👍 Amazon have a grip on book retail, so each review has a disproportionate effect on visibility to potential readers. If you haven't got around to it yet, please take a moment to leave a review or a rating. Thank you! 😊

My latest author newsletter is on it's way, full of updates about the Parallel Realm books. WHAT? YOU'RE NOT SIGNED UP?! Head to buff.ly/XHKwOoM to sign up. #indieauthor #urbanfantasy #cozyfantasy #booksky #parallelrealm #author #fantasybooks #scotland #magic #read #kindleunlimited #writing

Hope you enjoy it June!

A big thank you to local author David Dodds who popped into Peebles Library and donated a copy of his book 'Touchpaper'.This historical fantasy is based in Edinburgh and is the first book of a series called The Parallel Realm.The book will be available to borrow soon🙂 #lovelibraries

Great Instagram review of 'Touchpaper by @libraryqueenz.bsky.social #booksky #touchpaper #parallelrealm #books #urbanfantasy #cozyfantasy #indieauthor #reading #bookstoread #fantasyauthor #bookreview #fantasybookreview

Another great Instagram review for Touchpaper, this time by scorpiobookishgirl #booksky #books #indieauthor #urbanfantasy #magicalrealism #reading #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #writing #fantasynovel #edinburgh #cityofedinburgh #scotland #scottish #scots #alba #lothians

An absolutely lovely review of ‘Touchpaper’ across on Instagram by @__thatswhatsheread 😊 #writer #writers #author #indie #indieauthor #library #libraries #writing #author #booksky #books #fiction #writingcommunity #readingcommunity

Lovely review of ‘Touchpaper by Markita_reads over on Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Looking forward to this tonight, hosted by @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social #reading #books #book #bookshop #bookish

11 years ago my engineer student step-son was left in charge of Bracken, my JRT puppy. This is the manual I wrote for him. 🤣 #dogs #jackrussellterrier #jrt #terrierlover #jrtowner #writer #humour #funny #dogowner

‘Wyrm-galdr’ just passed 50,000 words! The 2nd book in the Parallel Realm series follows Drew, Archer and others as they face down a community turned toxic. #indieauthor #urbanfantasy #fantasywriter #booksky #writinglife #author #wordcount #magicalrealism #riversoflondon #neverwhere #author

Lovely book mail post about my novel ‘Touchpaper’ by Makita_reads over on Instagram. #bookmail #books #urbanfantasy #books #reading #bookreview #booksky #reading #writingcommunity #author #authors #fantasy

Indie solidarity. The symbiosis between indie bookshops and indie publishers makes it possible for us to do what we do. Manifesto printed for #indiebookshopweek

Love Books 📚 Love Bookshops ❤️ It’s Independent Bookshop Week! Make sure you get out and show your support!! 🙌📖 #indiebookshopweek @booksaremybag.bsky.social @stanfordstravel.bsky.social @batterseabookshop.bsky.social

Happy #Indiebookshopweek The Lovely P&G Wells bookshop in Winchester have some copies of my new book Two similar looking men with umbilical hernias Huge thanks to them for stocking it!

This is a lovely indie bookshop in Linlithgow. Well worth visiting, especially with this great deal! #indiebookshop #linlithgow #bookseller #indiebookshopweek #bookshop

It’s independent bookshop week! So here’s a reminder of the fabulous indie bookshops who stock ‘Touchpaper’. @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social Atkinson-Pryce Books, Biggar Whities Bookshop Peebles Inkspot and Silverleaf, Bo’ness Quercus Garden Plants, West Linton #indiebookshops #indiebookshopweek

Hello! Its Saturday, we're open 10-4.30 and #IndieBookshopWeek starts today! Times are tough and every purchase means so very much to all the independent bookshops across the country. Please support your nearest #localbookshop and not billionaires' online monsters!

Great bookmail reel by @bookbitesandflights across on Instagram, one of the reviewers taking part in 'Touchpaper's forthcoming virtual book tour of the US! @lovebookstours.bsky.social #indieauthor #urbanfantasy #booksky #books #reader #writing #author #edinburgh #library #readers

Georgeous book mail reel by @the_magic_of_bibliosmia on Instagram. @lovebookstours.bsky.social #booksky #kindle #fantasybooks #virtualboktour #reading #lovebooks #bookcommunity #readers #indieauthor #writing #bibliosmia #bookreview #urbanfantady #books #reader

The bookmail posts are beginning to flow over on Instagram - take a look: www.instagram.com/daviddoddswr... #indieauthor #writer #booksky #reading #writingcommunity #fantasy @lovebookstours.bsky.social @amorinacarlton.bsky.social @bookishscorpiogirl.bsky.social @markita-reads.bsky.social

Just a few days left to join the draw for one of 250 free copies of my urban fantasy novel “Touchpaper” on The StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/giveaways/ca... #freebooks #kindle #reading #readingcommunity #fantasybooks #urbanfantasy #indieauthor #ebooks #books #giveaway #readers #thestorygraph

My urban fantasy novel 'Touchpaper' will be on a virtual book tour of the USA from 26th June. ‪@lovebookstours.bsky.social @amorinacarlton.bsky.social @bookishscorpiogirl.bsky.social @markita-reads.bsky.social #writingcommunity #booksky #writer #indieauthor #books #fantasybooks #fiction #books

I love this!

Love this, except the scratchy nib bit! A perfect nib flows smoothly. As a fountain pen user I’m trying ignore the punch-line!

I think I've got a new favourite fountain pen ink! #fountainpens #author #indieauthor #writinglife #penandink #platinumink #writing #writerslife #fountainpen #lovewriting

It’s not easy being small. Maisie knows her ball is in there somewhere! #jackrussellterrier #dogs #jrt #jackrusell #authorsdog #doglovers #dog #tailwagger #furbabies #terriers

Do you want to join the permanent teams for my books? Beta Readers👇🏻 forms.gle/FtpJZ4Qx2bPj... ARC Readers👇🏻 forms.gle/bzJhvU627bSL... Thank you. #indieauthors #arcreaders #betareaders #writer #writing #reading #books #reading #ReadingCommunity #christianbooks #cleanbooks #author

Not seeking permission or validation Many #indie #books to come...find out more about my provocative #indie #novels, short #story and #poetry collections on my ⁠#authors page www.amazon.com/stores/autho... #booksky #Ebook #reading #book #readers #indieauthor

Being a reader is the best lifetime sentence 📖❤️‍🩹 [Art by Rae Recinos] #booksky #books #bookworm #bookish #booklover #reading

Just received my copy of Scorched Earth: A Global History of World War II by Paul Thomas Chamberlin an hour ago. Reading concurrently with The Way of Herodotus written by Justin Marozzi which came earlier this week. #History #Books #Reading

ARC Applications are now open for The Fall Before Flight! If you're interested, please fill out the application below and I will get back to you soon! forms.gle/fohLq4anzzNj... #arcreaders #advancereadercopy #arcreader #epicfantasy #highfantasy #fantasybooks #reading #bookish #indieauthor

The day-long event is free! More: www.mesaverdewritersconference.org/festival.htm... Register (Name and zip code only): forms.gle/1xSu4FrFRwx3... #mesaverde #mesaverdeliteraryfestival #books #writing #reading

It's been a long week here and I was happy to start this day off more slowly while enjoying my coffee and a book. I just finished reading THE LIBRARY GAME by Gigi Pandian, a closed-room mystery. It's book four in her Secret Staircase series. What are you reading this weekend? #Caturday #Reading

#Blogger #writing #books #nottomissnovels #authorksc #kscauthor #Souza_Author #read #Kindle #SaturdayMotivation #SaturdaydaymorningTrend #SaturdayVibes #GoodMorning #welcometonow #reading #Fun #AllDamnDay

Looking for a new reading challenge? How about my new Storygraph one - how many Scottish fantasy books can you read? Scotland's the home of some brilliant fantasy writing. #fantasy #storygraph #readingchallenge #booksky #scotland #scots #edinburgh #reading #urbanfantasy #magicalrealism #books

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The moment a book inhales your silence and exhales your imagination. #ai #aiart #books #reading #booklover #library

25 days til The Everyday #Naturalist's June 17 release! I've got my first order for #books in with the warehouse. You can still preorder a signed copy directly from me at TheEverydayNaturalist.com, or talk to your local #bookstore about getting it on their shelves! #wildlife #science #nature 🧵💙