Joshua Parkes
@crackedactor.bsky.social
THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR releases in spring, 2027! British-born, free-range American raised. Writer and theatre professional. Chaotic Neutral turned Neutral Good. Always strive to be kind. He/Him https://joshuaparkes.com/
#FantasyIndiesAugust Day 5 THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR takes place during the school year. Important dates include Homecoming, Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring Break. And of course, Opening Night of "A Midsummer Night's Dream!" #WritingCommunity #BookSky #Shakespeare
FantasyIndiesAugust Day 4 I grew up with lots of myths and legends (mainly Euro-centric) but nothing traditional really resonated with me. I do try to absorb and enjoy all sorts of folklore. My daughter is all about the mythologies. She annotated the Illiad at age 10, #WritingCommunity #BookSky
#FantasyIndiesAugust Day 3 (Post Self-Sabotage) Covers for the REPROBATE series on Amazon. Sci-fi noir. I self-published these early in my "writer's journey." #WritingCommunity #BookSky
#FantasyIndiesAugust Day 2 1. THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR was rewritten seven times. 2. THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR introduces an intended series. 3. THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR started as a collaboration with a friend. #WritingCommunity #BookSky
Downplay a book or movie: Eleventh Night, or Whatever.
DD Ward ..."Sapphic Dr. DOOM"@ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · 4d agoDownplay a book or movie: Dim Squire
#FantasyIndiesAugust 1 Hi! I'm Josh and my book, THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR will release in Spring of 2027 from Koehler Books. DUST is a MG to YA portal fantasy that takes many of its themes from "A Midsummer Night's Dream." #WritingCommunity #BookSky #Shakespeare
#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 31 It was a good month this month. I made new contacts and enthusiasm for THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR. Got some work done on my new WIP Wrote a short piece. Personal life's okay, too. I hope your month was fantastic, and that August is even better! #WritingCommunity #BookSky
Been thinking things over and wonder if I've taken this whole longevity thing too far
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Joanna Masters 🏳️⚧️@joannamasters.bsky.social · 6d agoBeen thinking things over and wonder if I've taken this whole longevity thing too far
#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 30 In THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR, Danny's favorite food is Chinese. Enzo loves a slice of sausage pizza from Salerno's. The bullies keep Danny out until Enzo takes him. Lia enjoys a good steak. In Empaeria, they all enjoy Nightberries. #WritingCommunity #BookSky #Food
#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 29 Goals Fantastic, actually! THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR has a publisher in Koehler Books. I've improved my website & set up email. I've made introductions at regional bookstores, and booked my first book fair. I hope your year is going even better! #WritingCommunity #BookSky
#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 28 WARNING: HOT TAKE In new works, I want to see authors not shy away from offensive language or triggering situations for the sake of not offending. How am I supposed to take XYZ seriously if it's padded for the most fragile reader? #WritingCommunity #BookSky
#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 27 Danny is fiercely loyal. He values it in his friends but doesn't expect it. #WritingCommunity #BlueSky
You can find pretty much any author on Goodreads. Including me.
The Story Alchemist@thestoryalchemist.bsky.social · 2w agoEvery time you buy a book or leave a kind book review, you are helping to support a writer whose parents told them they wouldn't make any money. #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSky
#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 24 As a former actor, I usually come up with characters first, or a scene, and expand from there. The REPROBATE series started with weird character names. THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR started with Danny and Lia (with help from my friend, Erin). #WritingCommunity #BookSky
I have so much going on, I'm beginning to suffer decision paralysis. I almost want a work uniform just to not have to choose a shirt in the morning.
#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 23 In THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR, Danny considers himself a good friend. Even when he messes up, it's from trying to help. Lia is a good friend, though a bit self-centered. Enzo tries his best to be a good friend, but he has split loyalties. #WritingCommunity #BookSky #Friends
#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 22 I was just asked this by my publisher for THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR! I love Barbara Remington's LOTR covers. I also love the art nouveau feel of "This Fatal Kiss," designed by Lily Steele with art by Andie Lugtu. #WritingCommunity #BookSky #Art
#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 21 For THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR, I researched #DRAGONS, also high school curricula, took a few visits to @milwaukeeart.bsky.social, and re-read "A Midsummer Night's Dream" a couple times. #Shakespeare #WritingComunity #BookSky
The Butterfly debuted in 1971 in issue #1 of the Hell Rider comicbook. It was her only published appearance, but she holds the honor of being the first black female superhero to see print. #dailynerdfix
#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 20 In THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR, Enzo and Danny are enemies-to-friends who swear an oath to help each other. This is all the more unusual when they journey to Empaeria. #WritingCommunity #BookSky
#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 17 THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR will be published next spring. I am currently outlining/drafting the sequel. Also writing other pieces as they arise. #WritingCommunity #BookSky
#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 16 Animal Companions Danny would say he has an animal companion of a dragon (Lia). Lia would say she has an animal companion of a human (Danny). #WritingCommunity #BookSky
