@spotlightindie.bsky.social
Celebrating indie writing and art. We're all about connection, creativity and community. Videos, reviews & regular events for indies. www.spotlightindie.co.uk. Our team: @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social @frasierarmitage.bsky.social @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social
Due to a technical hiccup, we didn't anounce our new video with the fabulous Kerstin Espinosa Rosero yesterday - which is a travesty because its awesome. You can watch it right here, right now! #indieauthor #indiebooks #bookchat #booktalk
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Alex S Bradshaw
SA Tholin
Spotlight Indie Short Story Library - Red Snow Over Falburg by Thomas J Devens
Spotlight Indie Weekly Wrap Up, featuring Holly Tinsley wearing some very fetching antlers
Did you know that @spotlightindie.bsky.social has a Patreon? If you're not yet a member, here's what you missed recently:
* Short story by @tdevens.bsky.social
* Bonus Video with @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social's writing tips
* Interview with @sofietholin.bsky.social
* Holly's Weekly Wrap Up
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04.03.2026 19:15 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Sharing advice, experience and craft is what we do! Come along and chat at our quick drop in sessions, part of Spotlight Indie Live 2026 in #Shrewsbury. Simply walk up and get advice from our speakers! #authorevent #writingevent #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #shrewsburyevents
04.03.2026 19:15 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0Looking forward to having you there again, we know we'll be in good hands 🙌
04.03.2026 16:46 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
How much is entry to Spotlight Indie Live - a day of author talks, panels, advice, book signings, entertainment and an awesome indie merch market - you ask? That would be £0. That's right. Zilch. Nothing. ZERO POUNDS. 23rd May. See you there! #shrewsburyevents #authorevent #writingevent #booklovers
03.03.2026 16:31 — 👍 4 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 1@emmaladams12.bsky.social @edcrockerbooks.bsky.social @timhardieauthor.bsky.social
02.03.2026 15:55 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Nearly ready to publish but not sure which way to go? We'll be talking trad, hybrid, indie and self-publishing in #Shrewsbury. Come along for a fun, friendly day of advice and book chat. www.spotlightindie.co.uk #authorevent #writingadvice #indieauthor #publishing #indiepublishing #writingcommunity
02.03.2026 15:55 — 👍 9 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 1You're welcome and thank you, it was so much fun chatting - you can come back anytime!
02.03.2026 15:03 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It's new video day! The wonderful @kerosero.bsky.social joined Alex and Frasier this week for a chat - whilst sporting the world's best headphones - about writing, art and to play our new game - 'What in the World?' youtu.be/GziVHxEKFnc
01.03.2026 19:00 — 👍 8 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 2
Live event panel announcement! We'll be talking short story and novella writing at Spotlight Indie Live on 23rd May in #Shrewsbury. Join us for panels, talks and Q&As. www.spotlightindie.co.uk. FREE ENTRY. #authorevent #authortalk #writingcraft #writingcommunity #shrewsburyevents
28.02.2026 16:02 — 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Help us spread the love! We want lots of indie authors, writers and book fans to join us in #Shrewsbury on 23rd May. We need help to get the word out. If you know someone who loves author events, let them know about us! #shrewsburyevents #writerlife #writingcommunity #authorlife #authorevent
28.02.2026 10:15 — 👍 4 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
As we get further into planning for Spotlight Live 2026, we'd like to offer up a massive thankyou to our event sponsors and supporters, old and new. You can find out more about the legends behind Spotlight Indie Live 2026 here: www.spotlightindie.co.uk
27.02.2026 18:02 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It's Friday and our inimitable host has been musing again - what has he been wondering this week? Feast your eye's on Frasier's question of the week...
27.02.2026 16:15 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0It's been a few days since our Big Indie Weekend wrapped up, and we wanted to say one last thanks to everyone involved and reminisce over some of our favourite moments, with no alternative agenda at all. #indieauthors #indiebooks #writingcommunity #writerslife #authorchat
26.02.2026 16:31 — 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Indie author Alex French released his debut novel Carpentry in the Elven Forest last year, you can learn more and read Alex's author interview (in his inimitable, self-deprecating style!) with us right here: spotlightindie.co.uk?p=2819 @afrogintime.bsky.social #writinglife #authorlife #BookSky
26.02.2026 16:05 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0@nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social @alethearlyons.bsky.social @danhanly.com @rjbayley.bsky.social
26.02.2026 10:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Join us in #Shrewsbury in May for a panel on planning and sustaining your series. Our live event is FREE to attend, with panels, Q&As and walk-up advice sessions. #authorevent #shrewsburyevent #writinglife #writingcraft #indieauthors www.spotlightindie.co.uk
26.02.2026 10:03 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 1
Meet Joel, our 2026 live event MC. Joel is known locally as the Shropshire DM and is a writer, GM, streamer and master of spoken word. Joel returns to us in May after hosting our 2024 event, and will be hosting our panels and Q&As. www.spotlightindie.co.uk #shrewsburyevents #shrewsbury #authorevents
24.02.2026 19:15 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
Sharing advice, experience and craft is what we do! Come along and chat with authors at our quick drop in sessions, part of Spotlight Indie Live 2026 in #Shrewsbury. Simply walk up and get advice from our speakers! #authorevent #writingevent #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #shrewsburyevents
24.02.2026 16:02 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
What can you expect to find at Spotlight Indie Live? Good vibes, a warm welcome, supportive people and plenty of book chat. You can find advice, writing conversations and fellow authors, creatives and storytellers. The best bit? It's FREE. See you in #Shrewsbury! www.spotlightindie.co.uk
23.02.2026 19:41 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
@kiraofthewind.com your name was chosen as the winner of our Nick Snape The Wrecking Squad giveaway! Can you either email spotlightindieteam@gmail.com or get in touch with @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social to arrange your prize!
23.02.2026 17:46 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0Thank you for being part of the Big Weekend! :)
22.02.2026 22:50 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0@karimsoliman.bsky.social Chantelle Fourie, @baptistepinsonwu.bsky.social @frasierarmitage.bsky.social @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social @voidcricket.bsky.social @liamjhogan.bsky.social
22.02.2026 22:38 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0@skbalstrup.bsky.social @lyonspen.bsky.social @stevepannett.com @authoriseult.bsky.social @dbrook.bsky.social @gjterralwrites.bsky.social @gregkontaxis.bsky.social Frank Dorrian, @davidtlist.bsky.social @plstuart-author.bsky.social @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social @arettger22.bsky.social
22.02.2026 22:38 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 3 📌 0The Big Weekend might be over but before we go, one last shout out to our fab guests and hosts who helped us close out a fab 3 days - thanks to @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social @bengalley.bsky.social @hannafordjenny.bsky.social @llmacrae.bsky.social @adrianmgibson.bsky.social
22.02.2026 22:38 — 👍 10 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 0
LIVE NOW. The Big Weekend is nearly over - but there's much more to come from Spotlight Indie. Join us as we look forward to our in-person event in May. youtube.com/live/S_S1_6O... #indieauthors #indiebooks #indiechat #bookchat #writingcommunity #writingchat #booktalk #authorevent #writerevent
22.02.2026 21:00 — 👍 2 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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@plstuart-author.bsky.social @baptistepinsonwu.bsky.social @arettger22.bsky.social @karimsoliman.bsky.social @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social
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