So a draft zero can read really roughly. I swear my final prose is better than this! #amwriting #fantasy #portalfantasy #indieauthor #indieauthors

Amazing story, state legislator and Turning Points USA leader who crusaded against bogus voter fraud claims pleads guilty to attempted election fraud. azmirror.com/briefs/turni...

It’s a super weird thing selling a bunch of my books face to face, and then off they go. I want to know if they’re enjoying them. Have they started? How fast are they reading? #amwriting #indieauthor

What a weekend at Bowerbird, meeting 90+ new readers. Wayfarer’s Rift was the star. If you’re a new follower, welcome. Today, I’m restarting training for my club’s longsword finals. Then after a couple of administrative tasks, it’s back to work writing. #fantasy #scifi #amwriting #hema

Ah, the ritual of packing books for an event. #Bowerbird #indieauthor #author #scifi #fantasy #portalfantasy #adults #children #bookcovers #booksky

And we were all saying we should pump money in to get the scientists that the US isn’t funding. Seriously, @albomp.bsky.social

Thinking about how this could apply to writing. #amwriting #cinema #fiction #haptic #writing youtu.be/tvwPKBXEOKE

39.27 mins, new PB for parkrun (5k) #parkrun #author #fitness #hema #fencer #indieauthor

While you check out the design and craft extravoganza at Bowerbird, drop by L3 and find your next read or sort our a Christmas present or two! #bowerbird #adelaide #gifts #Christmas #books #indieauthor #market

Software people! There is a charity looking for volunteers to support their work in improving diversity in young mathematicians. If you fancy helping out, drop me a DM and I’ll give you details. RT for reach too!

When I send myself a story note that doesn't help... #amwriting #fantasy #portalfantasy #scifi #author #books #writing #fiction #drafting #indieauthor

Spending the morning prepping some display items for Bowerbird, an absolutely huge gift market in the Adelaide showgrounds. 21-23 November. If you don't know me, I'm an indie author. Drop by, say hi, and tell me what you like to read.

Playing with technique I learnt from rapier. Off hand on the blade allows for some interesting flicking forward. It works well in sabre, though it also offers no threat with the point. This kind of variation is perfect for writing a sword fight.

Vector/laser cutter question 4 inkscape. Trying 4 the rectangle 2 hold letters together when the cut is made. Know an efficient way to do this? Maybe a way to: 1. slice the letter so I can change the lower part to blue 2. Cut the red rectangle so it doesn't overlap the blue #inkscape #lasercutting

We picked up BRAINZ, a TANGLED FATES choose your own adventure book at Supanova con and met the author @tillsley.bsky.social (lovely fellow). Started reading it with my kid that night, cracking stuff. I'd forgotten how much fun choose your own adventure books were. Check out his work! #booksky

I love recommendations from readers at conventions. Here's a few from the weekend: Scooby Apocalypse en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooby_... Assassin's Creed Syndicate en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassi... Powerwolf en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powerwolf The Scarlet Letter en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sca...

@supanovaexpo.bsky.social Adelaide was amazing. Not only did I get to meet a whole bunch of new readers and amazing cosplayers, but I also had the chance to hang out with a tonne of super talented authors from around Australia. #supanova #indieauthors #scifi #fantasy #horror #romance #steampunk

The amazing author, podcaster, and US Army vet, JR Handley invited me on for a chat about my new picture book, My First Zombie. Check it out! YouTube Link: youtu.be/ptfKOp5OZ9w Rumble Link: rumble.com/v7117oi-epis... Podcast Link: open.spotify.com/episode/6Jsf...

So… My table space may have expanded. 😇 See you at Supanova Adelaide!

Martin Drake crosses a rift to escape direwolves and finds himself travelling with a ruthless old lady, fleeing a terrible evil across many worlds, swinging swords and taking names—all to return to Earth. But there's more to it! Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/1764277503/ Direct in Oz: tillsley.com/store

I'm all set for Supanova in Adelaide. See you there! @supanovaexpo.bsky.social #supanova #sciencefiction #fantasy #adelaide #indieauthor #author #genrefiction #fandom #artistalley

Had a fantastic evening with longsword binding and sparring with said weapon, sabre, and dussack. I felt really mobile tonight, which means tomorrow when I’m setting up for supanova, my body will be a mess. You should try HEMA! It’s a fantastic sport. #hema #fencing #history #duelling

Disney+ is set to end its 2-year #DoctorWho partnership with the BBC, after the spin-off miniseries "The War Between the Land and the Sea" airs in 2025. PLEASE tell me Australia's ABCTV is in negotiations to reacquire the Australian distribution licence for #DoctorWho. 🙏 📺

Which film reminds you of your childhood the most? So many classics from The Dark Crystal to The Princess Bride, but Tron blew my mind like no other.

If you share this thread or images, please credit @thenerve_news. We are only 3 weeks old (!!) & can only do this work with your support. And if there was ever a story that proves why Britain needs fiercely independent news outlets, it’s this. 8/ 🙏🙏🙏 www.thenerve.news/p/nathan-gil...

Heading to Supanova Adelaide this weekend? Here's where you can find me and my new releases! #supanovaAdelaide #supanova #indieauthor

A year ago, we had a visitor to our sword club who wanted crash training in sword fighting. Here's a fun video of his experience. And that's me in the green and yellow. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc4F... #hema #longsword #knights #medieval #reenactment #swords

A boardgame for the book introverts? #booksky

Damn, I wish this game would run on my mac or PS5.

Did a new one

Wayfarer Chronicles Book 2 draft zero is now at 21k words. Martin is going down a slide in an impossibly tall building. #amwriting #fantasy #portalfantasy #wordcount #indieauthor

My high-tech podcast recording rig. Microphone pinned to the long tail of a corflute cat I’m making that is still missing a head. And yes, my laptop is on puzzle boxes.

I’m an indie, which means that you get a fresh story and every book you buy makes a massive difference to me. Wayfarer’s Rift is a fast-paced portal fantasy where a teacher had a chance to save the world(s). Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR46WXJV Aussies can get autographed print: tillsley.com/store

I wrote about 3500 words today, but deleted 2300 when I realised a chapter was redundant. That’s how it goes sometimes. #amwriting #indieauthor #fantasy #portalfantasy

#PortfolioDay I'm Elen, digital illustrator and comic artist. I love drawing animals and work on dinosaur comic "Raptor" ☕ Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/elenpanter 🟠 Patreon: patreon.com/ElenPanter 🌐 Links: elenpanter.carrd.co Links to "Raptor" comic: bsky.app/profile/elen...

Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm an illustrator based in the UK. My freelancing has died a death this year, so if you'd like to see it revived then a little share or support would be very much appreciated. ❤️ 🌐 www.whitemanedesign.com 🍵❤️ ko-fi.com/deanoyebo 📧 [email protected]

My soundtrack for writing today www.youtube.com/watch?v=s425... #amwriting #fantasy #portalfantasy #indieauthor #indieauthors

Started the day with a jog, Some resistance work, and then some slapping of the pell. I think poor old George is showing signs of wear and sun damage. Now to clean my feder and get back to draft zero. #hema #longsword #fencing #longswordfencing #exercise #indieauthor #fantasy #portalfantasy #feder

That we focus so much on deep/moving kids books that we suck the joy of reading from most kids by the age of 10.

The amazing author @robjhayes.bsky.social puts together a monthly list of new indie fantasy releases. Here’s Octobers’s: robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...

Am I the kind of guy who forgets he already has a drink? Yes, I am. At least I have all the fuel I need for writing. #writer #author #indieauthor #amwriting #fantasy #portalfantasy

As always seems happen, I published my list and immediately get an influx of books being published. :D I've just updated the October list with 4 more new releases. Check it out. robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...

All set for the Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair! Head on over. Open until 4pm. St Claire recreation centre.

Santa makes a deal with a demon which allows his reindeer to fly. It also might be the source of Rudolf's red nose.

A teacher leaps through a portal, fleeing monstrous wolves and chasing a mysterious old woman. But what is chasing her? - many worlds - action - adventure - intriguing characters - epic stakes - single first person POV Amazon www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR46WXJV Aussie print direct: tillsley.com/store

Australians, Yes, I have 2 amazing new books, but I also have a backlist. Order direct for signed copies and find your next read or maybe a gift. For adults, kids 4-7 and kids 9-13. tillsley.com/store #aussieauthor #halloween #halloweenbooks #indieauthor #fantasy #sciencefiction #booksky #scifi

My first hardcovers have arrived! So pretty. #fantasy #portalfantasy #aussieauthor #australian #indieauthor #hardcover #booksky

So a few early copies of my portal fantasy, Wayfarer’s Rift, are in the wild. How long before one of my fellow fencers comments on the MC’s style of sword fighting? #fantasy #portalfantasy #fiction #hema #fencing #sword #swordfighting #sabre #saber #cutlass #author #indieauthor

Loving it at the Hive Community Hub in Burton, South Australia. So many fellow authors at this great market. Come as visit today. We’re here until 2pm.

So, I have a new book on pre-order... Wayfarer's Rift is the first book in my new fantasy series, The Wayfarer Chronicles. There's mystery, action, adventure, monsters, desperate moments, and more. #portalfantasy #fantasy #magic #booksky #urbanfantasy #swords www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR46WXJV