Let's get to Christmas

I am playing around with the idea of setting up a day for indie authors to get together and have sales tables for their books. It might stay an idea in my head, but I would love to start a group of indie/smaller published authors who support each other #author #writercommunity #booksky

In January, I am hoping to start a local group around mythology and folklore which I have been saying I will do for over a year! What stops me? The fear no one will come or be interested in what I have to offer! #mythology #folklore #author

I decided the mythology site I would have a look a mythology based around the Advent period, so here we have Frau Perchta.

My son bought me Tusk Love for my birthday last week, so that is my next read! I think Mighty Nein is my favourite Critical Role so far so loving this! #D&D #jesterisadorable #criticalrole

A coffee and a chat with a friend. Lovely way to spend an hour or so #coffee #friendship

I finished The Great Orme yesterday and it was a fantastic story! The twists and turns throughout keep you always wondering what is coming next. The setting of the Great Orme and the mythological feel to the area appealed to me as both a reader and writer. Well done Paul! @pauldcoombs.bsky.social

Same obsession. New forms. Poster. Mug. Pen. Book. The Great Orme is always watching. 👁️📖☕ #DarkAuthor #DarkThriller #BookSky📚💙

Where does time disappear to? I have two days left in my 40s and I can't get my head around it!

When a fellow author reads your book, it is always exciting! @pauldcoombs.bsky.social

When the author takes the time to sign your copy, it moves to the top of the 'book pile!' Looking forward to starting The Great Orme in between editing today! @pauldcoombs.bsky.social #Booksky 💙📚 #author #writer

At this point, I may be more coffee than woman!

It is not the best photo, but I love this view when walking around Lancaster. Living in a city surrounded by history is a writer's happy place! #writercommunity #history #lancaster #author

I have been thinking for months that I want to try and be more proactive and set up local events for writers, authors, and creative people to support each other and sell their stuff. The question is, have I got what it takes? I am tired of banging my head against brick walls to promote my work!

A real pleasure also, to meet super-talented mythology and folklore author @sarahhutchins.bsky.social of Forever Lost at Sea fame 🖤 #BookSky💙📚

We had a great day on Saturday at the Winter Book Fayre at House of Books and Friends in Manchester, which is well worth a visit if you are in the area! Met some amazing people, including some fellow fantasy authors

I have a sudden urge to get a typewriter. I will probably never use it but I want one! #writer #author #writercommunity

One of today's stories I am reading around as part of a look at the folklore of the British Isles

Good old Northern English weather has kicked in! Rain, rain, and more rain.

Book two now has a title! We are in the process of doing a first edit on Forever Lost at Sea: Tempest's Tide

Getting material ready for the website. Our next project is Celtic Mythology and Folklore #folklore #mythology #writerscommunity

I love history and imaging the stories hidden in the bricks of old buildings

open.substack.com/pub/foreverl... Our newest stories post #mythology #author #writerscommunity

Today is a research day for upcoming for work for the website.

My inspiration well is running low and it is very annoying

I am trying to up our social media presence in preparation for book two going to the publisher.

Back working and researching! Doing a deep dive into Celtic mythology and folklore. I have always enjoyed Celtic stories, possibly because I heard them growing up. There were a couple that I realised when I was no longer a child my great-grandmother made up, but she fuelled my love of story telling!

The joys of autumn and the beginning of cold season! Been off my feet for a while, but now I need to get focused!

There is something special about seeing a book with your name on in a shop! Currently in Proper Lovely in Lancaster. Also available on Amazon #writerscommunity #booksky #author #writer

In another life, I would have loved to just shut myself away in a big old library and read and research forever!

I spend most of my working life in a local community hub and they allow dogs! Writing, coffee, and dogs and I am a happy girl! #writerscommunity #writer

Research is one of my favourite pastimes, getting lost down rabbit holes on ancient literature and tales

Does anyone else feel like writing is not a 'real job' at times? Sometimes I feel like I am just pretending to have a job and very rarely describe myself as an author or writer #writingcommunity #writers #authors

We have been updating the website recently, links to all books are now available on www.foreverlostatsea.com

Forever Lost at Sea: Ryujin Rising and A Horse Called Minstrel will both be available from Sunday! Proper Lovely is an amazing shop supporting local creatives. Well worth a visit!

I am lucky to be surrounded by wonderful creative people who support each other on our creative journeys!

I had a go at self publishing for a short children's story to see how it went compared to my book with an indie publisher. This is a story based on a horse I owned for many years, Minstrel. Available from Amazon at the moment but will be through my website as well in time #booksky #writercommunity

I have had an idea for a book kicking around in my head for a couple of years and thinking it might be time to give it a go. I always worry that it won't seem as good on paper as it does in my head! #writer #author #writercommunity #booksky

The sea is a major part of the Forever Lost at Sea series. Humans are drawn to the water, and the dark mysterious depths. What are your favourite books based on the sea? #booksky #books #author #writercommunity #sea

I have wanted to visit Staffa and Fingal's Cave for a long time! Well worth it!

Both my children's book and the Forever Lost at Sea starter book are going to be available

This was one of the highlights of my trip to Iona and the surrounding areas

Just returned from a week of total peace and quiet on beautiful Iona. I have not opened my laptop or a notebook for a week and it was freeing at the time, and now I am in catch up mode but it was worth it #writerscommunity #author

Another post from our growing website! #author #writer

I started a project in 2023 and it fell by the wayside. Just dug out my notebooks and decided it is time to bring it back. Sometimes a break from a project is needed. #writerscommunity #author #writer

Another from our growing website!

I have decided that writing is an addiction. When I don't have my laptop in front of me I get tetchy! I am at my happiest sitting researching and editing at the moment. #writerscommunity #writer #author

My book came out on Amazon yesterday and I registered the ISBN this morning so I can approach sellers. It is a short children's story based on a horse I owned and who I miss so much. I have MS and it took a lot from me. #author #writerscommunity #booksky www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1836886462

Our website is in its early stages but we are working on building our mythology database.

My new children's book has gone for approval and printing! I am amazed at myself that I managed to self publish and I still have some hair left in my head! #writerscommunity #writer #author #booksky