Walked so far this month it's taken me right through a typhoon (and a bout of flu) and off up Tokyo. If that doesn't deserve a donation I don't know what www.justgiving.com/page/phil-wi...

Another week through and I'm on target with 180km, despite a few down days trying to duck around looming illness. No pic from today so here's Herbert tired after some walking. Next stop, though, is Japan. Not moving so fast on the donations so if you can help us hit the target please help out!

And the #SFINCS 4 entry form is LIVE! If you've written a self-published or small press speculative (SFFH) novella, and would like to enter it, the form's here!: www.sfincscompetition.com

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The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”) is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the talent and creativity present in the indie community.

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Got my September Stomping steps in yesterday helping my wife clear out her clinic. She's moving on to other things, but it's been ten great years since she first revived the long-term unused property, and I couldn't be prouder of her.

Third time in as many weeks that I've lost half a day trying to get things back to normal after a software update has taken something that simply worked to something that simply doesn't. I'm about ready to pack up and live off the land.

Out and about just laughing randomly in public on account of listening to the new Liane Moriarty audiobook.

They're talking BRCA on Radio 2 right now and one of our dedicated Stompers got on to talk about BRCA Chat - well done to Janine, great to hear word spreading!

Another full week down and about halfway there - I've crossed the halfway point of both donations and walking at about 135km covered now! Though not so active on fundraising front; it's as hard as selling books, and that's saying something!

Today's September Stomping took us to the photo hotspot of Balcombe Viaduct - a lovely place, well worth the walk. And another 7km or so in the bag.

Pro tip for spam emailers: don't try and bluff a deeper meaning out of my book titles without reading the book; you are very likely to get it wrong. With the exception of Dyer Street Punk Witches, I guess. That's pretty straightforward.

Tis been a full week of walking now so it's time for a proper update on my Stomptember. I'm on target so far despite a couple weaker days, averaging just over 9km a day, and am over halfway to my donation target. Hence a time for jumping.

Look at this glorious list of fabulous #indieauthors, #bloggers and fantasy fans. We're all coming together in just THREE WEEKS TIME for a celebration of writing. Join us. It's gonna be amazing! #writingcommunity #booktok #booksky #authorsky #writerslife #authors #indieauthor #indieauthocommunity

It's telling that when I try to find out what the UN climate report said the most visible 'news' is articles dismissing the news without actually reporting it. Whole articles of 'here's 6 paragraphs of other random people talking about why we shouldn't care' (including for some reason Bill Gates).

My September Stomping for brca_chat today took me to an especially exotic locale, somewhere abroad you might think. But no, just the grand opening for the fancy new Montague Gardens in town.

I'm going analogue with my fundraising. Old-school printouts to leave in 2-3 strategic local places. Let's go. (Also realise I should probably get back into posting about my books but this is technically writing so pff.)

My word, just saw an ambiguous post about a new local business opening soon and was baffled about why lots of women were commenting enthusiastically until I realised it said "supper club" and not "stripper club".

That's Day One of Stomp September complete and I have snuck in approximately 13.9km, somewhat ahead of the game to hit my 250km target. So I can sleep tomorrow.

Our dear Tru wrote a book, and you should read it. /nils

Tru Skies@trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com · 3w ago

After a few years of hard work, The Chosen One Con is out now on ebook with paperbacks to follow soon! Available on Kindle, Kobo, Itch and more to come. books2read.com/thechosenone... But of course, I couldn't publish this book without help, and I have a lot of people to thank! 👇

Happy book birthday to Tru with the release of The Chosen One Con which is sure to be brilliant!

Tru Skies@trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com · 3w ago

After a few years of hard work, The Chosen One Con is out now on ebook with paperbacks to follow soon! Available on Kindle, Kobo, Itch and more to come. books2read.com/thechosenone... But of course, I couldn't publish this book without help, and I have a lot of people to thank! 👇

The Narratess Indie Book Sale is on! Browse hundreds of books priced at $2.99, $1.99, or even FREE. Stuff your ereader and start my fractured fairy tale series (Another World's Stars) while you're at it ;) indiebook.sale #BookSky #IndieAugust #sff

However Many Must Die by @fantasticphil.bsky.social Band of Brothers meets Lord of the Rings in an epic dark fantasy adventure that'll keep you up all night. #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

Today is the start of the Narratess Indie Book Sale! This weekend only, over 280 indie ebooks are on sale across a collection of fantasy, sci-fi, and horror genres at 1.99, 2.99, and FREE! indiebook.sale To celebrate, check out books from our Discord server: www.readindiefantasy.com/the-narrates...

The @narratess.com #IndieAugust sale is here to top off a wonderful month celebrating #indieauthors and #indiereads! Want to get into reading indie but not sure where to start? Here's 6 indie epic fantasy reads based on books you already know and love by traditionally published authors. 💙📚🪐 🧵1/8

This weekend is the Narratess Indie Book Sale! 280+ books including The Thirteenth Hour are on sale at 1.99, 2.99 or FREE across fantasy, sci-fi, and horror genres! Check it out and grab yourself an adventure: indiebook.sale #booksky #NarratessSale2026 #NarratessIndieSale

✨🌟✨BOOK SALE MEGATHREAD✨🌟✨ It's the #NarratessIndieSale and there's a whole dragon's hoard of excellent SFFH books to be had for a steal! But where to start? I'll be adding to this thread all weekend with the books I'm most excited about. Find them all at indiebook.sale!

Today I've received my t-shirt for BRCA+ Chat's September Stomping – perfectly timed to show off on my mother's birthday, in whose memory I'm raising money, and in whose memory the charity itself was inspired.

I've got #bookreviews of some of the latest novels to hit the shelves, find out more about new releases from: @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com @fantasticphil.bsky.social @mikeshel.bsky.social @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social All highly recommended by me! www.youtube.com/@PhilParker-... #booksky

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I write fantasy stories, inspired by British folklore, magical portals and flawed characters. You can find my books on Amazon (search Phil Parker fantasy) or use this link: https://linktr.ee/phil_park...

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RIP Tim Curry, a man of so many great roles, but the one that'll always come to mind first for me is Wiillderness Giiirrlls.

Superb set of questions and answers to read here for any author with accounting concerns!

British Fantasy Society@britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 4w ago

Every month we pose member questions to an expert in a specific field of speculative fiction and the wider ‘industry’. This month we're focused on the dreaded business of accounting for creative work with Chris Pitsillides, Director of AuthorTax. britishfantasysociety.org/ask-an-exper...

Happy book birthday to @mikeshel.bsky.social whose brilliant WEST OF THE WORLD is published today! I loved this story for its originality, its quasi-historical setting and its genre blending! My review is on my channel here: www.youtube.com/@PhilParker-... Buy it here: mybook.to/cjm1 #booksky