Derek Power - Author
@derek-power-author.bsky.social
Author of the Filthy Henry series of novels, along with Duplex Tempus and various other published works. Links of my works and socials: https://books2read.com/ap/xqkYXL/Derek-Power
The votes have been counted and we have a winner in the Creative Commune's Flash Fiction Challenge!! As Returning Office I will announce the winner tomorrow. It's called 'building tension'. We're writers - what did you expect? #writingcommunity #amwriting #indieauthors
New episode up now on all your favourite platforms (I am juat lazy and post the Spotify one, but honestly give it a listen anywhere) open.spotify.com/episode/11Ef... #podcastfiction #podcast #filthyhenry
Filthy Henry: Stolen Stories - Part 4
Filthy Henry - The Fairy Detective · Episode
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Where you stand on the issue of researching your fantasy stories? Does research have a role for you? We asked Spotlight Indie authors @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com @derek-power-author.bsky.social @llmacrae.bsky.social for their thoughts. spotlightindie.co.uk/2026/04/22/t... #writingcommunity
The Research Continuum
Wednesday Writers’ Wisdom asks: Should Fantasy Writers Research their stories?
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As promised, a short story to ring in the new year and a blog post to boot. Let's see how long I can keep this habit going. www.powerwrites.com/post/first-s... #WritingCommmunity #indieauthor #filthyhenry #shortstory
First Short Story Live
I'm not entirely set on the new layout and things may change, but for now I've got something working that I can work with. I will say, while having your website hosted by a company that does websites ...
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www.powerwrites.com/post/new-yea... - a little something I've been noodling on. #indieauthor #WritingCommunity
New Year Short Stories
So I've mulled this one over for a few months now. As some folk may be aware, over on the podcast of Filthy Henry we would regularly put up short stories, or what we called 'Case Files', in between th...
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@derek-power-author.bsky.social and I chat about writing - world building, routine, inspiration & authory stuff like that - via my highly contrived acronym W.R.I.T.E. Plus, look out this weekend when I talk to the dynamic @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/post/w-r-i-t...
The wonderful @philspeculates.bsky.social had me round for a little author chat using a funky acronym style of questions. Why not have a gander: www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/post/w-r-i-t... #indie #indieauthor #writers #fantasy
W.R.I.T.E. with Derek Power
W.R.I.T.E. with Derek Power explores the mind behind Ireland's foremost (and only!) fairy detective, Filthy Henry. Using this not-at-all-contrived acronym, we chat about writing and author stuff like ...
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It's the second most magical time of the year - the Filthy Henry Case File for Christmas is up: shows.acast.com/filthyhenry/... #filthyhenry #indieauthor #podcast #Christmas2025
Filthy Henry Case Files: A Visit From Three Fairies | Filthy Henry - The Fairy Detective
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It's here. Part two of Realm Raiders is ready for folk to read, and you get three chapters in one go you lucky dogs. #realmraiders #indiebooks #booksky
Hands up who's joining us for our first LIVE Indie Author Write-a-thon this Saturday? Drop by the YouTube channel between 2pm and 4pm to get involved. Featuring relaxed between session chats and Q&As with our guest authors, along with write-a-long sprints. #indieauthorsummer #writingcommunity
Chapter 4 for Realm Reaiders, where the story gets even a little wilder than before (you'll have to read it to believe). Written by the fantastic Edward Crocker, go check it out at spotlightindie.co.uk/2025/05/29/r... #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #indie
Realm Raiders – Chapter Four
Realm Raiders – Chapter 4 Chapter Four “In which another team of heroes seek the Righteous Blade” by Ed Crocker Andre Becker was a waste of space. This was a well-known fact. He w…
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Guess who forgot to share a few chapters? This guy! So, you get two shares. Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 for Realm Raiders are now live: spotlightindie.co.uk/2025/05/15/r... Go, ready, share, comment, enjoy. Why not let us know what you think on this post or, better still, in the page comments.
Realm Raiders – Chapter Three
Realm Raiders – Chapter 3 Chapter Three “In which our heroes are up to their eyeballs in trouble” by Phil Williams Yas Vitroy split her attention between the crackling mess of a p…
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Have you read the latest chapter of Realm Raiders? Want to know more about how it was all put together? This week, we get some Realm Raiders behind the scenes insight from the one and only Phil Williams! Check out our latest interview here: tinyurl.com/49f77u9p
Realm Raiders Author Interview: Phil Williams
Realm Raiders Author Interview: Phil Williams This week, we talk to Phil Williams, the author of fantasy, horror and dystopian fiction, including the Blood Scouts epic military fantasies, the Ordsh…
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Round three of our interviews with the Realm Raiders! This time, Alex steps into the hosting seat and gets ready to embrace the chaos with @derek-power-author.bsky.social @damodangerlarkin.bsky.social and @fantasticphil.bsky.social youtu.be/MPbe9GKG3IM
Realm Raiders: Team Leprecoin
It’s the final part of our Realm Raiders: Meet the Authors series of chats. Alex S. Bradshaw embraces the chaos as he talks to Damien Larkin, Phil Williams a...
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Our final Realm Raiders reveal of the day - who could be searching for gold over field and forest? More talented authors behind this exciting project - Phil Williams, Derek Power and Damien Larkin. We can't wait to welcome this multi-author project to Spotlight Indie. Follow us for more info!
It's time for more Realm Raiders to be revealed! We're excited to share another sneak peek of this incredible project. Ready to wield the Fangblade are the brilliantly talented @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social @rachel-v-green.bsky.social and Frank Dorrian. What to find out more? Keep your eyes peeled!