Following my mum's passing and recent house move I have struggled to get back my writing mojo - fortunately with support from my wife the authorly juices are slowly beginning to flow. I have been 'encouraged' to take myself away tomorrow and just write or edit! Should be fun #authors #writers

In this week's snooker news - yet another thrashing endured by yours truly. I shall go away and lick my wounds before dusting myself down and going again!! #bluesky

So many story ideas, so little time! Today I wondered what would actually happen if all the tech billionaires decided to give all their money to a few charities. Would it change society? #writers #authors #booksky #bluesky

It's my writing groups Christmas party tomorrow evening. Apparently after the literary quiz each of us have to read out our self penned 300 word flash fiction with the prompt 'the day after the snow came' - here's hoping for some inspiration tomorrow! #writers #authors #booksky

Non writing day today - decided I would have a day at my small woodland. The weather was awful but it was good for my mental health to be 'in nature'. #writers #authors #booksky #bluesky

As someone who has family members here in the UK who served and were injured in the war in Afghanistan can I just say to a certain Mr Trump - F.u.c.k.o.f.f!! How you can be so offensively ignorant is beyond embarrassing. #bluesky #sky

In this week's snooker news - yet another heavy defeat for yours truly!! Still we roll up our sleeves and we come back next week for another thrashing! #bluesky

Back in the 'recording a podcast' saddle tonight. We discussed the various avenues available for self published authors to sell their books, a lot of fun with a lot of information! #authors #writers

Calling local writers (UK South East), spaces still available for authors to sell their books at Farnham Literary Festivals indie book fair on 7th March 2026. #writers #authors #indieauthor Contact me via my website for more info www.derekmcartwright.co.uk

My adult children bought me a soundbar for my b/day. They thought it was very apt although it was missing a letter. Can't think what they were referring too!! #authors #writers #comicfantasy #indieauthor #booksky #bluesky

Sent my novel off to the British library as per my legal obligations - bit late but better late than never - oops! #indieauthor #writers #authors #comicfantasy #booksky #bluesky

There’s a deal going on Amazon today where hardback edition of my book is £14.25. Quite understand if you prefer to shop local/not give your dollar to the man, but if you like a bargain, now’s your moment. Full of new year’s tips, tricks and catharsis! 💚🩷🙏🏻 amzn.eu/d/2cYEqKB

At my mum's funeral one of my uncles came up to me to say he read my book and would give me 5/10 as he wasn't that bothered about the subject. Confused I asked him which novel, he showed me the cover, it wasn't one of mine, besides I write novels - with apologies to my historian namesake! #booksky

It's been 6 weeks since we moved into our new house and we still have not been able to move everything in and yet we are thinking about starting the redecorating of the house - mad innit!! #bluesky

I may have mentioned before that we have been successful in setting up an indie book fair as part of the Farnham Literary festival. It is on 7th March and author places are filling up nicely, although there are a few spaces left - should be a great event. #writers #authors #indieauthor #booksky

Completed and submitted my tax return today - I can confirm that my writing does not make me any money - on the plus side I didn't need to give the government any money either! #writers #authors #bluesky

So we gave my mum a good send off yesterday - obviously full of tears but now is the time to begin the healing process - watch out 2026 the author Derek M Cartwright is coming for you!! #writers #authors #booksky

A few months ago I finished writing a mid grade story about a young dyslexic boy, who's father left in mysterious circumstances. On his 10th b/day which is also a full moon we call a wolf moon he is given a magical stone which gives him superhuman powers. Tonight in the UK is a wolf moon!! #booksky

It was my 62nd birthday today - I've had better. My dad forgot my birthday but spent a couple of hours discussing my mum's funeral arrangements with me. My wife had to spend the day with her sick parents, my children couldn't visit as they both have the flu - will try again next month! #bluesky

Talking of fun (weren't we??), we are now able to publicly announced that the Farnham Literary festival festival will be hosting an indie book fair on Saturday 7th march 2026. Interested Authors/publishers please contact me via my website for more info. #authors #writers #publishers #readers

For those of you who mark and celebrate this festive period may I wish you all a very merry Christmas. May I also wish you all peace and prosperity in the hope that the world will be a better place tomorrow. #bluesky

Decided to pack up writing until the new year now. I have however set myself quite a target for 2026. I want to publish 4 novels next year as well as a weekly short story for my comic fantasy narration YouTube channel - see example! #writers #booksky #storytime youtu.be/1U9cVHgcEVM?...

So what's up everyone? I am tentatively heading back into the world of social media following the loss of my mum earlier this week, we also completed a house move - stress levels are astronomic and my writing non existent. Good news definitely needed! #writers #authors

For personal reasons I am taking a break from social media. I wish you all success, health and happiness. Remember to tell those people you love how you feel - you might never get another opportunity!! Take care and stay safe. X #writers #authors #booksky #bluesky

Bring The American Revolution to life with Seeds of Rebellion.
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Earlier this year I released a YA Fantasy called Tahira The Elemental about a young woman who following the death of her father embarks on a journey of self discovery and magic. I am so proud of this story - not too late for a cheeky Christmas present. #booksky #readingcommunity

Good morning from the UK, 7am and all's well. Have a great day. #authors #writers #booksky #bluesky

FIFA is embarrassing and Infantino is the definition of a sycophant - absolutely pathetic!! #writers #authors #bluesky

The preparations for our forthcoming house move is progressing well - hard work but well worth it. Should still be able to get this week's edition of Runes and Red Tape out this weekend. #writers #authors #narration #booksky #bluesky youtu.be/eGb_l2TNAbs?...

In the middle of organising our house move on the 16th Dec - we have decided to do the move ourselves after being quoted over £3k to hire a removal firm - novel writing has been suspended until further notice short story's will continue obs! #writers #authors #booksky #bluesky

Monday night is writers group night - currently standing outside the village hall freezing my nuts off - and I am not even reading tonight!! #writers #authors

Fancy a change - my latest comic Fantasy short story is now available - and yes I have narrated it myself - enjoy! #comicfantasy #writers #authors #booksky #bluesky Would appreciate a like or subscribe - remember it doesn't cost you anything! youtu.be/fOTds6j92Aw?...

Friday night is date night. We're having a laugh at a comedy club - sometimes it's nice to forget about some of the shit going on in the world!! #writers #authors #bluesky

Ok, so what's wrong with wanting to live on an island in a cottage with a library. So what if it's cold - I've got a roaring log fire on the go, plenty of coffee and a lifetime supply of pizza. #writers #authors #booklover #comicfantasy #booksky #bluesky

New Review - I had a very mixed reaction to the latest Sworn Soldier Novella What Stalks The Deep by T Kingfisher - out now www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/11...

Done a little bit of work updating my website - what do you think? #booklovers #writers #authors #comicfantasy #booksky #bluesky Home Page share.google/EA6BmZGtGu6y...

Just finished watching the 1st episode of Civilisation on BBC about the rise and fall of the Roman empire. Wow, so enlightening along with scary parallels to what is going on in the world at the moment. The US Empire should take note, we wouldn't want history to repeat itself! #writers #authors

This yr I set a target of writing 3 full novels - managed to write 4 - so yea me!! However, I sit very much in the unknown author pile. As a result I have decided to change my focus for 26. I will write more short form which I'll publish on YouTube. Full novels will be for my pleasure only #writers

Wrote a short story, from scratch. I thought about entering it in a comp. In the details it stated no AI so for a laugh I put it through 3 AI checkers - Reedsy said it contained 11% AI, another said 16% with the next saying that 78% was AI - can I just said WTF!! Am I a robot now?? #authors #writers

If you or someone you know enjoys reading, consider a kobo plus membership this holiday season. I greatly prefer it to KU.

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US peace plan for Ukraine - fuck off!! You are just embarrassing yourselves now! #standwithukraine #bluesky

Finished writing another short story starring the ethers greatest phantom detective - Noshit Sherlock. Will record it tomorrow and create the video over the weekend. The 1st story is available below. #writers #creators #shortstory #storytelling #booksky #bluesky youtu.be/1U9cVHgcEVM?...

Phew - final edits done. My middle grade fantasy novel Wolfie and the Thunder Stone is now ready to be put in a box and forgotten about!! #writers #authors #booksky

Nearing the end of the final edits for my middle grade novel - Wolfie and the Thunder Stone. Looking for competitions to enter it in, if you know of any please let me know. #writers #authors #booksky #writingcommunity

So today was my first day as a non Microsoft user. I have being using the various iterations of their OS and Office products forever. It is proving to be a bit of an effort to relearn how to do things but at least it is another US Megacorp I no longer feed financially. #bluesky #writers #authors

New Review - let’s start the week with some excellent fantasy Scotland 1745 and two women finally able to share their secrets. I strongly recommend Daughters of Nicnevin by @shonak.bsky.social out now! www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/11...

My week off from anything to do with writing finishes tomorrow and boy am I itching to get back on it!! #writers #authors #writingcommunity #bluesky

Wow, just realised that over 500 of you gorgeous people follow my daily witterings - I am truly honoured - thank you one and all. #writers #authors #readers #creators #bluesky