Tim Hardie
@timhardieauthor.bsky.social
Author & Editor | Agent John Jarrold | SPFBO Finalist & BBNYA Semi-Finalist | Read The Silent Division first @ www.patreon.com/TimHardieAuthor
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!
It's Sunday which means a new video! This week, as part of Holly's goal of finishing Vanguard Book 3 by the end of August, we gathered some of our indie friends to share thoughts, advice and techniques relating to writing slumps and how to manage them. youtu.be/kOMlVgsaHBQ
My cat is the definition of relaxed 😎 as she sleeps next to me 😂
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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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 😯
The big Narratess Indie Sale is just around the corner. To continue Self-Published Author Appreciation Week, we want to share an interview (from last year) with @tessahastjarjanto.com who organises the sale. Give Tessa some love! <3 www.readindiefantasy.com/an-interview... #SPAAW
My spouse keeps talking to me while I'm trying to read and the fact that they're still alive is a testament to how much I love them
People are reading my new book and that's always weird lol the author wishes to be perceived but also not perceived.
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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And my back has gone again 😬🤬😞😭 Marvelous. Absolutely marvellous 🙄
This is a fantastic opportunity to get two fantastic audiobooks at a fantastic price. Tim has worked magic with these characters, these stories and this world and it was my honour to narrate them for him and you.
Tim Hardie@timhardieauthor.bsky.social · 2w agoWith some regret, I’ve decided to withdraw Hall of Bones and A Roll of the Dice from AE Audio Outlet. If you want to buy direct and pick up my audio titles at a discount, ensuring my narrator @rjbayley.bsky.social and I get the full list price, then now is the time! shop.audiobookempire.com
Two wonderful people who deserve your support! And you get two awesome books in exchange :D
Tim Hardie@timhardieauthor.bsky.social · 2w agoWith some regret, I’ve decided to withdraw Hall of Bones and A Roll of the Dice from AE Audio Outlet. If you want to buy direct and pick up my audio titles at a discount, ensuring my narrator @rjbayley.bsky.social and I get the full list price, then now is the time! shop.audiobookempire.com
With some regret, I’ve decided to withdraw Hall of Bones and A Roll of the Dice from AE Audio Outlet. If you want to buy direct and pick up my audio titles at a discount, ensuring my narrator @rjbayley.bsky.social and I get the full list price, then now is the time! shop.audiobookempire.com
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...
Our last Big Indie Weekend was amazing - 3 days of awesome authors, chats and panels. This September we're doing it all again! If you'd like to get involved, let us know! You can fill in the form here to register interest: forms.gle/KfwxkzJsH2qm... #writingcommunity #indieauthors
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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Well, that was awesome! I review Amber Toro's fantastic space opera, Umbra: Sentient Stars. The audiobook version of this one is highly recommended 🚀 www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
My review of Storytellers by @bjornlarssen.com. A wonderful book by a wonderful writer! www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
It was moving day at university today for one of the kids. This time, I came prepared with all the gear 😁
If you haven't checked out our author interviews, they're a great way to find out a bit more about your favourite indie authors, their processes, works and most importantly of all...how many pets they have and what sort. This week, G.J. Terral @gjterralwrites.bsky.social
Ready for a short story? This week, we're taking another dive into the Spotlight short story library with a reading of Ana by Liam Hogan. You can watch and listen here! youtu.be/JUpnG83xLlk
Enjoyed a good show at Sheffield's Crossed Wires Podcast Festival earlier this evening. I went to listen to Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newell reflect on the 10th anniversary of the debut of The Magnus Archives, as well as delivering live performances of some of the podcasts episodes.
And then there were ten! Here are the finalists for #SPFBO 11. Over the next 6 months they will all be read and scored and ranked to find our champion for 2026.
A reminder that I'll be joining @llmacrae.bsky.social live at 4:00pm UK time today for this workshop discussion.
Spotlight Indie@spotlightindie.bsky.social · 2mo agoDon't forget we have a live workshop for Patreon members later this month, hosted by the fantastic @llmacrae.bsky.social, join us and get lots of great advice from Lauren on preparing to sell your books at live events!
Hall of Bones has been stuck on 199 ratings on Goodreads for far too long! If you've read the book and enjoyed it perhaps you could help me get to 200? And if you've not read it and Viking-inspired fantasy appeals, perhaps pick it up and give it a try?
I turned in my first piece of editorial work last night. Only a small job but it should be the first in a series of commissions if things go well. A nice milestone, which shows what's possible when you take a positive step 😀 If you're looking for an editor then drop me a line!
We're celebrating at Spotlight Indie HQ tonight with the news our very own HL Tinsley is now a 2-time SPFBO Finalist! The Hallows is The Fantasy Hive finalist for SPFBO11. And to celebrate, we're having a Hallows giveaway! Winners will be drawn on Sunday night!
Sitting out in the cool of the evening after a sweltering day. Enjoying my solar lights as well 😁
