I had a rough time with my trilogy: I debuted at the peak of the pandemic. A steep drop in sales for Book 2. Had a bone removed from my hand weeks before Wolfskin was published. But word of mouth is critical for authors. So if you're a fan of space opera like Mass Effect, please give it a chance.

I've never used AI in my work, and never will. More: I have amendments made to all my contracts, ensuring AI is never used in any part of the process (cover, editing, etc.). Fuck AI. Support human art.

Nice feeling. Completed the first draft of 'Blood Will Have Blood'. It's been fun to write, despite its grimdark tone & excessive use of the word f**k + all the blood shed (the clue's in the title). Now to let it sit quietly until my objectivity kicks in with fresh eyes. #writingcommunity

Our latest interview is up thanks to Ed!

Ed Crocker@edcrockerbooks.bsky.social · 14h ago

🐎🐍 New interview 🐍🐎 I chat to the wittily erudite murder horse maven @omersarae.bsky.social about her new sequel The Harpy Knight, out now from @titanbooks.bsky.social: - Why it's even darker - The new monsters - The slow burn of her poly thruple - Her favorite historical battle And much more!

I feel like im just not pushy enough for this author game, so here I am, being pushy! Buy and/or review this book, its good! mybook.to/CallusandCrow

Our next live writing sprint session is taking place on Sunday 9th August - come along and join us live on the YouTube channel for a relaxed, no pressure writing session. Work on your projects, join the chat and help us troubleshoot any writerly problems that pop up. See you there!

Some useful, helpful and fascinating short info videos for #writers from the good folk at @spotlightindie.bsky.social - dealing with research, momentum, mixing mediums, beta readers, flaws and regrets! Great advice! www.youtube.com/shorts/BTXdl... #writingcommunity #amwriting #authorsky

Super Fast Writer Tips: Creating Momentum

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If you’re looking for something truly unique, some expeditious horror, or a story about two women doing what they can to save those they must, pick up Dust of the Dead. Full review below:

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Psst, want to join me, @charliecav.bsky.social, @davidtlist.bsky.social and @dbrook.bsky.social for an RPG episode of The Four Beardsmen of the Bookpocalypse? Let me below! 👇

Reborn in Ash by @eldris.thellian.com is just one of the great indie books available to reviewers on bookmatch.co.uk. Want to check out out our full library? Sign up for free today. #BookSky

Well, I say, watching my protagonist pilot an enormous tanker full of mechanical octopuses down a river while having fever dream flashbacks, I guess this is one of those books where I write to discover what happens next.

In this week's chapter of The Silent Division, Lt. Almeida begins to understand the inherent risks of her new assignment. Become a supporter and you can read a new chapter of this gaslamp fantasy novel each week. patreon.com/posts/161544570

The Silent Division - Chapter 6 | Tim Hardie

Chapter 6 9th April 1884 The Launay Institute, location unknown Faith in the face of such horrors feels inadequate. Laughable even. Yet with

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I did a thing, for @spotlightindie.bsky.social . They have an awesome ‘library’ of short stories so you can get a taste of various authors’ writing. Want to hear a little of mine? This is a flashback memory, from Laytha a character in my Aulirean Gates series. youtu.be/L26Wa41Ek-A

Spotlight Library: 'New Hope' by J.E. Hannaford, a prequel story

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We had a fantastic chat with RJ Barker @rjbarker.bsky.social and went down many a rabbit hole. If the you want to know the Muppets rule, who RJ Dark is and see if we invoked the spirit of Adrian Tchaikovsky @aptshadow.bsky.social Then check the link below

Decided to listen to the audiobook of SPFBO11 Finalist Violence & Vigilance by @davidtlist.bsky.social. Reeling somewhat that this clocks in at over 32 hours. I mean, that's like three to four regular novels 😯

Awesome Author Alert! It's....Tessa Hastjarjanto! Come see why she's awesome (or just treat yourself to one of her books)! @tessahastjarjanto.com #spaaw #SelfPublishedAuthorsAppreciationWeek

Self-Publishd Authors Appreciation Week: Awesome Author Alert: Tessa Hastjarjanto

It’s time for another Awesome Author Alert, in which I ramble on about authors who are- you guessed it- awesome! No conversation about awesome authors would be complete without adding Tessa H…

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I’m back with another set of reading recommendations for your summer holidays. I also choose my favourite title from the past 12 months! www.timhardieauthor.co.uk/blog/summer-...

Summer 2026 Reading Recommendations — Tim Hardie

Every summer I review my reading over the past twelve months, and highlight the books I’d recommend you pack for your holidays.

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Errr. I’m doing a thing. Well, lots of famous #sciencefiction #authors are doing a thing and I’m there too. Fancy a #scifibooks panel? I mean, these #scifiauthors are amazing! #spaceopera

TBRCon@tbrcon.bsky.social · 2w ago

You want to write sci-fi with a big bad company and the common man but don't know where to start.This you? If so, join #TBRCon2026 for Class Struggles in Outer Space! Featuring @philipchase90.bsky.social @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social Peter F. Hamilton, @byzantienne.bsky.social & @lrlam.bsky.social

Saturday night!

Charlie Cavendish@charliecav.bsky.social · 2w ago

Hark the Beardsmen are back with the legendary RJ Barker @rjbarker.bsky.social Join us for what’s sure to be interesting chat - 25th July 9pm UK, 4pm EDT & 26th July 6am Episode link below @dbrook.bsky.social @davidtlist.bsky.social @tombookbeard.bsky.social

Hark the Beardsmen are back with the legendary RJ Barker @rjbarker.bsky.social Join us for what’s sure to be interesting chat - 25th July 9pm UK, 4pm EDT & 26th July 6am Episode link below @dbrook.bsky.social @davidtlist.bsky.social @tombookbeard.bsky.social

More to being an author than writing books, you say, preposterous! youtu.be/kPNy9LzyCrc?...

HC Chats with DB Rook about Self Publishing and some other stuff

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Waterstones currently have a discount on the upcoming Oz collection I'm in (with a load of great folks). Note the code to quote. www.waterstones.com/book/land-of...

A review and exclusive extract of my upcoming novella Preaching to the Choir.

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Adrian Tchaikovsky won the Clarke Award for a book about spiders. He has also been writing cosmic and folk horror for years while the genre crowd looked away. His gothic novella Preaching to the Choir lands 11 Aug. Here's why horror readers should stop skipping him.

The Beardsmen had an incredibke chat with the amazing @bethtabler.bsky.social from Before we go blog and Grimdark Magazine, it was a true pleasure @davidtlist.bsky.social @charliecav.bsky.social @tombookbeard.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/Kktp3Zs...

Beth Tabler and the beards!

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I think it's quite fitting that Mal and Jackie will get out into bookshops on the year of Leeds 400th birthday.

Chris Nickson@chrisnickson2.bsky.social · 2w ago

A slightly belated happy 400th birthday to Leeds. In a manner of speaking. chrisnickson.co.uk/2026/07/21/h...

I’ve just released Chapter 5 of The Silent Division on Patreon! I’m putting out a chapter every Monday morning of my new gaslamp portal fantasy, where the world faces a deadly threat to its very survival from ancient magic. Find out more: www.patreon.com/TimHardieAut...

Ok for those who’ve read up to date on Tyrant Philosphers: I’m working up a collection of short fiction for the series and have room for 1-2 more stories. Are these any particular loose ends you’d particularly like to see explored?

Want to know more about the sort of thing you can expect to see on our Patreon? Here's a sneak peek of our most recent workshop, hosted by LL MacRae! More details in the video description youtu.be/o6v4lq2x0BY?...

How To Trade at Live Events, A Workshop with L.L. MacRae (Patreon Preview)

Here's a preview of our live Patreon workshop all about how to sell your books at live events! If you want to watch the full workshop, and take part in any future workshops then you can sign up to…

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Patreon supporters get early access to my blog articles. Every summer I review the books I read over the past 12 months, highlighting those I recommend and selecting my overall favourite. Click on the link below to find out who was this year's winner 🏆👇 www.patreon.com/TimHardieAut...

Blog - Summer 2026 Reading Recommendations | Tim Hardie

Summer is here again, and this year’s proving to be a hot one. Whether you’re heading off somewhere exciting on your holidays or staying put

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