Just finished writing another comic fantasy short story for my Runes and Red Tape YouTube channel. But if that wasn't exciting enough #writers tonight is a date night - off to the Aldershot West End Centre to see the incomparable, ever funny @watsoncomedian.bsky.social

Spent several hours today updating my author website, primarily to reflect my latest release but also to add my short story YouTube channel - feel free to check it out! #writers #authors #indieauthor #writingcommunity #booksky www.derekmcartwright.co.uk

So, I did this thing.... Recaptured publishing rights for my out-of-this-world, sci-fi book that is like Star Trek meets Avatar, meets Planet of the Apes, designed my own cover and smashed it out wherever eBooks can be found. Would love it if you dropped a download. www.amazon.ca/dp/B0GTG892SX

Right then - quick question for fellow novelists - in your experience which social media platform gets you the most post interaction? #booksky #writingcommunity #writers #authors #indieauthor

At what point did it become the norm that nobody in a customer service department will put their name on an email - I know I am old fashioned but it's just fuckin rude!! #writers #authors

Not everyone is going to get this...! #writers #indieauthor #booksky #bluesky

Fancy a quick ebook based laugh while all the worldly shite continues around you then look no further, my comic fantasies are now available on Bookshop, shop name Indie Voices. #booksky #fantasyreader #comicfantasy #fantasy #bookworm www.uk.bookshop.org/shop/indievoices

"Tahira, wake up, it's time." Matai gently shook Tahira's shoulder to rouse her from her fitful sleep. Tahira nodded as she opened her bleary eyes. The two women quickly and silently left the female sleeping quarters. The other slaves did not need to be woken. #booksky books2read.com/u/bOd219

This weeks writing group topic was - writers should write what they know! As a comic fantasy novelist I didn't have high hopes! #writers #authors

Whilst I know that this sort of post doesn't gain any traction on bluesky - my sheer stubborn streak compels me too try - anyway self narrated, self penned short story, even better free to listen to #booksky youtu.be/u-V_Pi4881Y?...

Following last weekends book fair I suggested that we create an online bookstore for the #authors who took part. We've made a start - Indie Voices Bookshop UK share.google/NVmhXPYUQd7R...

Me: 'I don't do enough self promotion of my novels!' Also me: crawls back under his rock, 'Well that should work!' #writers #authors #comicfantasy

Please DO NOT BUY my novels before reading the FREE sample chapters first! They’re not your traditional epic fantasy, so they might not be your cup of tea. Why not try before you buy? Check them out here: www.imagochronicles.com #Readersky #writerscommunity #BookSky 📚🪐⚔️💙

My local towns literary festival was today celebrating the last 10 years of their flash fiction competition. They employed professional actors to read aloud the various winners and runners up. As a novelist I was both inspired and slightly intimidated by the skill of the writers. Wow! #authors

As a good & responsible UK author I know to send a copy of my self-published books to the British Library - its my legal duty. Unfortunately for me I have now been requested to send additional books to the Agency for the legal deposit for library's - bugger! Yet another financial hit. #indieauthor

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Had my first book fair today. Sold 8 books with one of my covers being voted 'best in show'. Having look around at other displays, I think I need to do some work for the next one. #writers #authors #indieauthor #comicfantasy

In this week's snooker news - yet another drubbing for yours truly (1-4). Still it's Friday tomorrow and the day before the Farnham Indie Book Fair - 30 authors - should be a cracking day! #writers #authors

Just released this week's podcast in which we discuss book fairs - lot's of useful info - even if I say so myself. #authors #writers #indieauthors #booksky youtu.be/CwZ5wH8VZZ4?...

📚💙 😀 Hurray! Pre-order Strange Vibes Anthology Vol 1 today. Tales of the bizarre, macabre, absurd & darkly comedic 👀 TBR March 31. Print coming soon! 💀🩸📚 PRE-ORDER HERE Bookshop .org shorturl.at/LgOV4 Kobo shorturl.at/wYidS B&N shorturl.at/Y3HfI Google Play shorturl.at/AT868 #readingcommunity

...and the winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize is... Donald will you sit down it's not you...FFS! #bluesky

I opened my own web shop! Soon to be added with loads of cool craft things, but until then: Ebooks are ‼️ 65% off ‼️ Go indulge and support ya local indie author directly! --> www.karenlykkebo.com/category/all... 📚💙

Now here's a little beauty to add to my collection of #discworld first editions. I have always loved the #joshkirby artwork of the early books. #terrypratchett #authors #writers

Date night with the stitches comedy club - tonight we are at Farnham rugby club. #comedy #comicfantasy #writers #authors

Warning - just used the UK Van Compare site for my annual insurance renewal. Filled all my details in, selected a provider and paid the money. They then advised I had to call them to 'validate' my policy and also give them my drivers license number, NI no and address. Do not use these people

Well that's all my books ready for the Farnham Indie Book Fair on 7th march. We now have 30 authors - should be a cracking day! #writers #authors #indieauthor #comicfantasy #booksky

As well as an author and reader I am also a book collector. I am, slowly, acquiring hardback first editions of Terry Pratchett novels - this showed up today - don't mind if I do! #discworld #authors #writers #comicfantasy

When it's a "meet cute" but it's a grumpy, drunk uncle and his energetic niece crossing paths for the first time 💁‍♀️ This scene and interaction was the first that popped into my head way-back-when Storm and Mareau crashed my concentration at a boring DNA-sequencing meeting... (99c right now btw)

Look at what arrived in the post today. #authors This is my brand new novel which I will officially launch at the Farnham Literary Festival Indie Book Fair (7th March). #writers Basically the grim reaper has a mid life crisis and runs away to be a stand up comedian - chaos ensues! #comicfantasy

My darling wife's birthday today. Just finished a slap up meal and about to watch a movie. The fire is roaring, the wine is flowing, c u tomoz! #authors #writers

youtu.be/feKoNz6KWuI?... #thriller #kindleunlimited

Curry and drinks with friends - lovely way to spend a Friday night! #booksky #bluesky

Wow just signed up the 25th author to take a stall at the forthcoming indie book fair in Farnham Surrey on 7th march. Should be a cracking day. #writersky #writers #authorsky #author #booksky #readingcommunity

Thid weeks snooker news - another resounding defeat (1-5) for yours truly. One consolation I did get the highest break of 43. #writesky #booksky

Fans of science fantasy and straight up sci-fi with twisted societies, reluctant alliances, and flawed characters, may I entice you with my weird writing? Find links to my books from my website below.⬇️ rebeccareyeswriting.com #SFF #ScienceFiction #Fantasy #Books

Cover reveal - book 2 in my World of Rock series. This is called The Trouble With Death. A soul-stealing God, another having a mid-life crisis and a mad scientist trying to bring the dead back to life - what could possibly go wrong? #comicfantasy #writers #authors #humour #readingcommunity

Ash Weds today and it reminds me of a 'tradition' my late mum insisted was true. When we were kids she would make corned beef hash with baked beans and a fried egg on top. I know it sounds awful but it really was lovely. #happymemories #writers #authors #booksky #bluesky

At tonight's writers group meeting we had a discussion around how to set up/write negative character arcs. Fascinating, although truth be told some of it was a bit over my head...oops! #writers #authors

Indie book fair that I have been working on, if you are based around London and the South East please circulate if you don't mind. #writers #authors #booksky #bluesky #readingcommunity

I first met my wife over 35 years ago and guess how many times we have 'celebrated' valentines day! Yep absolutely never, although I think my wife might see it more of a commiseration nowadays - haha! #writers #authors #indieauthors #booksky

I have been spending many hours on organising the forthcoming indie book fair at the Farnham Literary festival on Sat 7th Mar. Whilst it is taking me away from my writing it is proving to be a lot of fun getting to know other local authors. Still a few spaces left - hint hint! #authors #writers

A knight of the realm has complained about the colonisation of the UK. Last year the so called colonists paid around £17 billion in income tax. The UK's richest man paid....you guessed it absolutely £0 in income tax! Just a thought! #bluesky #booksky

It's enrolment day at the 'men only' Unseeing University and a young woman called Tommy begins her student life. Not known for reading instruction manuals and, definitely not, au fait with H&S legislation, her academic life is bound to be the stuff of legends! #writers #authors #comicfantasy

I think I have worked out why UK Tesla drivers are reluctant to use their indicators prior to turning - they must be trying to conserve energy - haha! #bluesky

Had an interesting conversation today with a fellow indie author. Basically they have pulled out of the Farnham Literary Festival Indie Book Fair citing the stall hire cost of £10 as being too expensive - what do you think? #authors #writers #booksky #writingcommunity #indieauthor

Today I visited the venue hosting the Farnham Literary Festival Indie book fair (7th March). They are so keen that they have asked me about organising next years event! #writers #authors #indiepublishing

This weeks snooker news - yes it was another defeat but at least I managed to win a couple of frames! Onwards and upwards. #bluesky

Watching the new series of sky arts 'landscape artist of the year'. Again I love it but at the same time I don't see what the judges see, how they dismiss some of the art is beyond me! #bluesky

Updated my website today to add a page for my Runes &Red Tape YouTube channel - might get me a few more views! #writers #authors #booksky #bluesky www.derekmcartwright.co.uk

Writing continues to be a source of comfort and escapism for me. Thank you for coming to my Ted talk. #writers #authors #booksky #bluesky