@tdevens.bsky.social
(He/Him) Author of gritty fantasy/grimdark (Fall of Emros and Vermin of the Old Empire), foundry worker, gamer, drinker of dark beers, and thrower of axes. Never good at social media, but trying to be more active-ish. https://linktr.ee/thomasjdevens
We're sad to say the Big Indie Weekend is nearly over, but we've got one more panel left to go - join us in 20 mins to celebrate this weekend and look forward to our live event in May - www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_S1... #indieauthors #indiebooks #authorchat #bookchat #writingchat #writingcommunity
22.02.2026 20:40 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Our live write-a-long session starts right now! Come and join in, chat and write along - these are always great fun (and productive)! youtube.com/live/lVEaAl6... #authorevents #writingcommunity #bookchat #writerevents #writingadvice #indieauthors #indiebooks #writingcraft #creativewriting
21.02.2026 13:00 — 👍 8 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 1So many awesome panels to check out this weekend!
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The Big Indie Weekend runs 20th and 22nd February - panels and live chats, plus daily giveaways and the launch of our Patreon. Get ready for an epic indie weekend! #writingcommunity #indieauthors #readingcommunity @emilyinkpen.bsky.social
@fantasticphil.bsky.social @timhardieauthor.bsky.social
It's going to be a fun weekend. Don't forget to tune in!
17.02.2026 17:52 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
I had not. Just listened to a bit and I'm digging it! Thanks, man.
A few years back, I wanted to start a thrash band that just played ABBA covers, and call it Stabba. But I'm pretty sure it's already been done, haha.
The Dreggs by @tdevens.bsky.social
"This is a fast paced story, one where Thomas handles with great care."
Read the full review from @andresstein.bsky.social here
grimoireinkreviews.wordpress.com/2026/02/02/t...
I can't begin to say how much I appreciate @andresstein.bsky.social 's in depth reviews, and his kind words. So happy you've been enjoying this series, dude!
01.02.2026 22:58 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0They're so good! Glad I could return the favor, I feel like every Wednesday I have a list of albums to check out after listening to Metal Empire!
25.01.2026 23:40 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The Wolf Throne A new fantasy novel by Tim Hardie Free for all newsletter subscribers The image shows a quartered Viking shield with a wolf’s head sigil against pine trees covered in snow
If you want to read my latest novel, The Wolf Throne, you can do so absolutely free. February's newsletter will include the final instalment, An Honoured Oath, plus all 12 instalments already released so far! Simply sign up over on my website:
www.timhardieauthor.co.uk/contact
They were definitely a nice surprise. Gonna have to order some vinyl soon!
24.01.2026 00:40 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Check them out here:
bogwizard.bandcamp.com
Photo of two cassette tapes, "Miasmic Purple Smoke" and "From the Mire" by Bog Wizard, surrounded by stickers and beer koozies from the band.
Picked up some @bogwizardband.bsky.social cassettes recently, and there were some great stickers and koozies tossed in!
Gonna be blasting some nerd doom while I work on some writing!
Follow this link or use the code MOLDY40.
Only on Ko-Fi, and only ebooks.
End Sunday January 25th
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Promo poster with a black and yellow spirally background, a photo of me making a dumb face, and thumbnails of all of my book covers. Text reads: Hey! You! This weirdo's turning 40! So why not get his ebooks for free! Pay what you want! ko-fi.com/thomasjdevens
Jan 20 I turn 40. So I'm listing ALL of my ebooks 'Pay What You Want' on my ko-fi for a week!
If ya wanna toss me a couple bucks, cool. Always appreciated. But no need! Money tight? Grab 'em for FREE!
Hurry up, this sale is gonna disappear faster than my hairline!
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At the start of another year, these are the books l'm planning to read in 2026. I'm a bit of a mood reader so I'm sure other titles will make an appearance throughout the year, but I'm going to make a special effort to pick up these.
www.timhardieauthor.co.uk/blog/reading...
Picture of assorted papers, pens, and other tools showing my zine in progress.
Things are moving along nicely with "A Payday and a Pint" Revolting Peasant Press Issue 1.
A handmade short story zine with audio cassette accompaniment.
All combined in one massive ebook! Treat yourself for the new year and grab The Brotherhood of the Eagle now!
02.01.2026 11:28 — 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0With a shout out to @rjbayley.bsky.social for the amazing narrations of the audiobooks of Hall of Bones, The Iron Crown, and The Shadow Gate!
01.01.2026 19:01 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 1
Dark Oak- @jacobsannox.bsky.social
Carpentry in the Elven Forest- @afrogintime.bsky.social
Dance with Me- @liviajelliot.com
Dragon Spirits (Book 1 & 2)- @llmacrae.bsky.social
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Residuum- @dbrook.bsky.social
The Hallows- @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social
Hall of Bones- @timhardieauthor.bsky.social
The Last Gasp of Midnight- @thomashowardriley.bsky.social
The Raven's War Trilogy (Book 1 & 2)- @arettger22.bsky.social
Storytellers- @bjornlarssen.com
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A collage of book covers, listing my top ten books of the year, including: Residuum by DB Rook, The Hallows by HL Tinsley, Hall of Bone by Tim Hardie, The Last Gasp of Midnight by Thomas Howard Riley, Season of Kings/Season of Vengeance by AJ Rettger, Storytellers by Bjørn Larssen, Dark Oak by Jacob Sannox, Carpentry in the Elven Forest by Alex French, Dance With Me by Livia J Elliot, The Iron Crown/The Shadow Gate by LL MacRae.
My list for the end of 2025. I read/listened to some amazing books this year!
List and Author tags below.
Correction, apologies! 230 pm Eastern is the time for the live!
27.12.2025 18:53 — 👍 7 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
Indie Ink Awards 2025 Voting is Open! Hall of Bones by Tim Hardie Best Audio Narration Best Setting
At a loss for what to do now Christmas is over? Well, the good news is voting is still open for the Indie Ink Awards! Hall of Bones is up for Best Setting and @rjbayley.bsky.social was nominated for Best Audio Narration. You can vote at indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
27.12.2025 10:32 — 👍 4 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 1
2025 Holiday Megasale More than 300 Authors Over 650 books free or $.99! To Benefit the Mary Cariola Center
Epic fantasy book cover by John Anthony diGiovanni, painted in a Renaissance style: Fortune's Fool by Angela Boord, Eterean Empire 1. A blond woman dressed in a leather jerkin holds a sword in her metal hand and tosses a deck of cards on the table with her other
Time for the r/fantasy Mega Sale! 650+ titles! A portion of all sales goes to the Mary Cariola Center to help children with disabilities.
Pick up Fortune's Fool and Fool's Promise for $.99/ea, do some good, and spend the rest of your holiday break introverting!
💙🪐📚 #BookSky #indiebooks
My Fanfiaddict bandwagon Best reads of 2025 is up!!
I've not read nearly as much as I'd like this year but I did discover some real gems!!
fanfiaddict.com/best-reads-o...
Great review from a great dude on an awesome site!
17.12.2025 01:44 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Cast your votes for this excellent audiobook from a hell of a combo of talent!
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I have unearthed an interactive short story. Little Bead in a Squall is releasing on 5 December on Unearthed Stories.
26.11.2025 20:08 — 👍 19 🔁 11 💬 2 📌 4This sounds like it'll be fun! Chaotic Holiday Fun.
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