Dyrk Ashton
@undyrk.bsky.social
Now: Author of The Paternus Trilogy and Kraken Rider Z, Professor, Uncle, Knucklehead. Then: #SPFBO Finalist, Actor, Filmmaker, Knucklehead. Header image by Fantasy-Faction, background by Matheo JBT. linktr.ee/dyrkashton
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
Something has come from far away... Ooh, pretty! With a slipcase, no less! And back flap blurbs, all but one by me! 😊🤗 Dedicated to.. Hey! 😂 It's a beauty, @GrayAustin!
*A new cinematic genius is born! *Famous author transformed into a puppet in magic experiment gone wrong! *And something something about a book ...
RJ Barker@rjbarker.bsky.social · 3mo agoI did a BOOK UNBOXING video. @torbooks.bsky.social @torbooksuk.bsky.social
Wow. Today is the 10 year anniversary of the release of my first book, book 1 in the Paternus Trilogy. I want to celebrate all of you who have read it and supported my work over the years, as well as anyone who may do so in the future. Thank you all :)
Thank you @ctphipps.bsky.social ! 🤩😍🤩
CTPhipps@ctphipps.bsky.social · 4mo agoA recommendation of Ten Favorite Indie Fantasy and Sci-Fi books from yours truly. beforewegoblog.com/ten-best-ind... @undyrk.bsky.social @michaelrfletcher.bsky.social @robjhayes.bsky.social @beforewegoblog.bsky.social #books #fantasy #authors #indiebooks #writingcommunity
Urban Fantasy is easy once you know the rules. My UF name will henceforth be Flint Bishop. What's yours?
We can't possibly take sides in the ongoing and ugly blood-feud between RJ Barker and RJ Dark but if you choose to pre-order Dark's new book through B&N you can at least reassure yourself that you are getting a bargain.
RJ Barker@rjbarker.bsky.social · 4mo agoA novel about a medium who isn't and his pansexual Sikh gangster friend stumbling into a murder mystery? "Shameless if it was a crime novel"? I don't think ANYBODY wants that, RJ Dark, never mind 25% off at Barnes and Noble for preorders. #BNPreorder www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-numbers-...
For the next week, in honor of the #transrightsreadathon, Run Like Hell will be on sale for $0.99 (most places you get your ebooks)! If you're looking for a fast-paced thrill ride packed with cyberpunk goodness and a ton of body horror, give it a look! #trr26 #writingcommunity #booksky #indiebooks
An old college buddy who does corporate and commercial video came up from Columbus yesterday to test out some new long lenses.
I just found out that all three books in the Paternus Trilogy are available in both paperback and hardback on Barnes & Noble.
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I've finally gotten around to putting up my 2025 Reading Wrap Up over on Author Adjacent And thank you to everyone who came on to the show in 2025. I couldn't have done it with out you.
Can your book join the #SPFBO champions? Entry to the 11th annual contest opens tomorrow! It's free... 🙂
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Monday and Tuesday weather in Folly Beach SC was less than ideal, but today there was sun! And I found a friend.
Fantastic weekend with these reprobates. At Charlotte airport to start next leg of the trip. On to Charleston, plane change in Atlanta. Flights delayed by a couple hours. Looked like I wouldn't make the connecting flight, but with both delayed, so far it's working out. So far...
Thank you, Jordan! ❤️🐙❤️🐙❤️🐙
Jordan Loyal Short - Dragon Reich Series@jordanloyalshort.bsky.social · 8mo agoJust finished Kraken Rider Z by @undyrk.bsky.social and David Estes. It was a fun coming of age dragon rider/progression fantasy. It reminded me of a cross between Dragon Mage and Cradle! #fantasy #fantasybooks #bookrecommendations #amreading #specfic #litrpg
And now I'm on my way to see Davis Ashura, Phil Tucker, Michael Manning, Zack Pike, Morgan Shank, and Mike Shel for a weekend writing retreat. Expect many words. Or shenanigans...
It's tempting to talk about my own books here, but... Instead, I'd like to highlight the world as seen through the lens of @zzclaybourne.bsky.social in The Brothers Jetstream Universe. Or that of @undyrk.bsky.social in Paternus. Both settings draw on old myths and place them in modern times.
Read Indie Fantasy.com@blog.readindiefantasy.com · 9mo agoDaily Challenge 14: Hidden Worlds Tell us about your favourite contemporary SFF setting (from an indie book). Is the fantastic hidden behind a masquerade of the mundane, or is it out in the open? What do you like about it? #AMoRaR #BookSky
And this time I'm headed to Phoenix for a wedding, back Monday. Very happy the flight is not delayed or cancelled. Crossing fingers the flight out of Phoenix is okay.
