Yesterday I got book mail for my birthday! Love time travel, and this book hooked me from the preface. Read the first pages of Hive by @dlorton.com , and wow, it hit hard fast! Very exciting to dive into this one. Thank you @beardofdarkness.bsky.social for sending this my way.

I am thoroughly enjoying “The Rift Walker” series by @clayharmon2.bsky.social. The first book, “Flames of Mira” has become one of the most visually engaging stories with the most compelling characters I’ve read in a while.

The book, “King’s Dragon” by @kateelliottsff.bsky.social, below I randomly saw in a booktube video, zoomed in to see who the author was, and then instantly ordered it based SOLELY off its beautiful cover. 🧵 continued below 👇

GIVEAWAY!!! HOW TO WIN: -Follow me & @dlorton.com -Like, Repost, and comment your current (or most recent) science fiction book! WHEN: Winner will be drawn & announced Tuesday, May 6th at 1pm EST! I was sent 2 copies of HIVE. The extra copy gives y’all a chance to WIN a copy! #giveaway

Which tropes do you think are underrated? Which commonly used tropes do you have love for, no matter how frequently they are used? #writingcommunity

Whoah…this one is ALL the DARKNESS! If you’re a Grimdark/Dark Fantasy fan, DO NOT sleep on “Godblind (Book 1 of The Godblind Trilogy)” by Anna Stephens! #annastephens #grimdark #fantasybook

I predict all who love horror/SFF literature will soon be familiar with greatness that is Phillip Fracassi’s prose. Pick a book, you can’t go wrong. I recommend reading THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE I just finished. It’s out 9/30 #amreading @torbooks.bsky.social @pfracassi.bsky.social

Sunday Book Mail! Yet another one by the great @pfracassi.bsky.social! #amreading

What a great book mail day! @pfracassi.bsky.social @agustinabazterrica.bsky.social

I’ve been thinking about an interview. I had the honor of speaking with @rjbarker.bsky.social. A legend with a kind, humorous, and highly intelligent personality. Keep sharing your world with us! I just wanted to share my thoughts! You inspire me and many others, RJ! Our chat is 👇 if interested! 🧵

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 Join us LIVE TONIGHT 9pm EST for an INTERVIEW with the NYT Bestselling Author @rebeccacantrell.bsky.social! Her new novel, “It Wants Us Alive”, drops TODAY! We will be talking about the new book, her journey with literature, writing process, and more!

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 Join us LIVE this Friday at 9pm EST for an INTERVIEW with the NYT Bestselling Author @rebeccacantrell.bsky.social! Her new novel, “It Wants Us Alive”, drops TODAY! We will be talking about the new book, her journey with literature, writing process, and more!

My wife told me to be more in touch with my feminine side….so I crashed the car 😂

The Beardless Era of Yours Truly… #Throwback #90sBaby

I am curious, how long did you wrestle with taking the leap & beginning your first piece of writing? ✍️ #amwriting #Bibliophile

I had to take a minute, drop my Kindle, and let you all know what an amazing experience, atmosphere, and the authors ability to make me FEEL is just MAGNIFICENT. I am truly inspired by “It Wants Us Alive” by @rebeccacantrell.bsky.social 😵. HOLY ****! #amazingread #amreading #itwantsusalive

All 3 of THE GWENDY TRILOGY are united with this one trade paperback. This is great @richardchizmar.bsky.social @stephenking.bsky.social

I’ll tell you what, my guy @ddalglish.com is checking BOXES in “The Radiant King”. I am loving it. It drops in March, so keep an eye or two wide open. @orbitbooks.bsky.social #TheRadiantKing #amreading

One of my FAVORITE series ever is “The Order of The Sanguine” series, co-authored by @jamesrollins.bsky.social & @rebeccacantrell.bsky.social. On March 11, “It Wants Us Alive” by Rebecca Cantrell is dropping and WOW does this sound amazing! Look at this COVER! 🧵

I just BACKED @krystlematar.bsky.social Kickstarter Campaign! I have been anxiously awaiting this one! Do NOT miss this opportunity for an INCREDIBLE book, and one of tremendous beauty. 🧵

My new travel companion!

My goodness, look at this beautiful Hardcover of “RISE OF THE RANGER” by Philip Quiatrell! Talk about a TBR BREAKER! #amreading #fantasybooks

As an “outsider” who came to this community w/ no expectations, I have to admit Ive been blown away & blessed by the support and encouragement Ive received! As for the drama/disappointment EVERY SINGLE COMMUNITY will/has dealt w/, this one’s made up of people here for the right reasons. Thank YOU🙏

Got this trilogy in the mail today and it weighed over 7LBS, which is incredibly heavy! I am pumped for THE LEGACY TRILOGY by @thetowerofstars.bsky.social! Check out these CHONKY books! @orbitbooks.bsky.social

Check out this BADASS COVER! I’m into “A Gathering of Ravens” by @orcwriter.bsky.social! Anything remotely similar or on topic of NORSE MYTHOLOGY or related topics will be devoured by yours truly!

If you like author interviews, bookish content, and great community I would love to have you subscribe to my channel! Check it out below ⬇️ youtube.com/@beardofdark...

Taking @bethtabler.bsky.social and @drjohnmauro.bsky.social recommendation for @manylittlewords.bsky.social!

Good times 🔥

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 TOMORROW NIGHT (2/8/25) at 8:30pm EST/5:30pm PST, I will be LIVE with @jamesrollins.bsky.social, who has had remarkable influence on me and single-handily ignited my passion for the written word. Please join me in this special moment! Bring your own questions, too! #booklover

The reread of PRINCE OF THORNS by @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social is GOLDEN! #amreading #grimdark #TheBrokenEmpire

My two favorite series are, “The Order of The Sanguine” series (left), which was co-authored by @jamesrollins.bsky.social & @rebeccacantrell.bsky.social as well as the “Moonfall” saga. I love the “Sigma Force” series, as well! #amreading #jamesrollins

Who has read this one? Thoughts?

Join us Sat. Feb.8th @ 8:30pm EST/5:30pm PST for a LIVE INTERVIEW w/ USA TODAY & NYT Best-Selling author, @jamesrollins.bsky.social! We will discuss the upcoming release, “A Dragon of Black Glass” Feb. 18th, concluding his epic fantasy series,“Moonfall” saga! @torbooks.bsky.social

ANNOUNCEMENT: Tomorrow @ 8:30pm EST(Sunday @ 12:30pm Melbourne, AU) I am hosting a LIVE INTERVIEW w/ Jay Kristoff, author of “EMPIRE OF THE VAMPIRE” series! Topics are going to be aplenty, so don’t forget to bring your questions! I will put 🔗 👇 #jaykristoff #authorinterview #EoTV #beardofdarkness

Tonight at 8:30pm EST, I will FINALLY have the opportuingty to chat with the author of "When Shadows Grow Tall", the wonderful @maressakate.bsky.social! Topics will include her writing journey, inspirations, writing fantasy in particular, women in fantasy, and more! Join us & bring your questions!

Giveaway! When: Now Ends: 1-31 How To Win -SHARE THIS POST! -MUST be following me, @annasmithspark.bsky.social, & @michaelrfletcher.bsky.social on BlueSky. -Comment your favorite DARK FANTASY or GRIMDARK Novel is. ~PRIZE~ “In The Shadow of Their Dying” HC Edition!

Here’s a quick reminder that your library shelves yearn for this book if you’ve not yet read it! [email protected]

Nema Victoria and all the saints! What a great book and experience that “Grave Empire” by @richardswanauthor.bsky.social has been. My Full Review is to be published soon! #BookRecommendations

Started this one and I’m excited for what’s next! @danhanks.bsky.social

Tonight at 930pm EST, I will be hosting a LIVE Interview with the one & only @jeffbrowngraphics.bsky.social! He is an incredible cover artist/illustrator who does freelance work and has been killing it with @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social! Join us here..

I am so excited for “Lightfall” by @edcrockerbooks.bsky.social! He’s excellent and was kind enough to share an ARC with me, so I am very grateful!

Tomorrow night at 830pm EST, I will be LIVE with @wolfmantula.bsky.social on my YouTube Channel! Come hang out with us!

Check it my newest video! It’s a big ole book haul!

Hey y’all! I just started a new page on FB. It’s “Beard of Darkness Productions” and the info is below!

Oh, how sweet opening this package up was! Huge thanks to @richardswanauthor.bsky.social and @orbitbooks.bsky.social for the chance at reading and sharing my thoughts on “Grave Empire”!

My favorite Christmas gifts this year, for sure! #dadlife

I am pumped for my LIVE Interview tomorrow night at 530pm PST/830pm EST! I’ll be with the incredibly talented and passionate @andypeloquinauthor.bsky.social! This is the 2nd time he’s come to hang out on the channel, and he’s a hugely knowledgeable guy who knows how, what, where, etc of publishing!

What’s your December TBR looking like? I’m dropping a video Wednesday morning with mine! #booksky

Happy Thanksgiving! Tonight at 830pm EST, I will be LIVE with self-published fantasy author @eddiedeewrites.bsky.social! His novel, “The Affinity Theory”, his journey as a writer, and more will be the topics!

Tonight at 830pm EST, I’ll be LIVE with Christopher Ruocchio! I have been changed forever by “The Sun Eater” series and am grateful for an opportunity to talk w/ Chris. We’ll catch up, talk special editions, prose, and more! Bring questions, comments, and thoughts! @dawbooks.bsky.social #thesuneater