@matthewharffy.bsky.social
Author of the BERNICIA CHRONICLES, the A TIME FOR SWORDS series, DARK FRONTIER, WOLF OF WESSEX. Co-host of Rock, Paper, Swords! The Historical Action and Adventure Podcast. https://linktr.ee/MatthewHarffy
#MedievalSky
05.08.2025 08:21 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
In the latest Rock , Paper, Sword! episode, @jcduncanauthor.bsky.social talked about Harald Hardrada's ambition and how it might have ultimately been responsible for his doom...
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Thanks for the share, Pat!
04.08.2025 15:45 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Fascinating podcast episode a while back about beer and ale, in ancient and medieval times on Rock Paper Swords with @matthewharffy.bsky.social and @stevenamckay.bsky.social.
open.spotify.com/episode/0vxT...
On Friday, exclusive for members of our Patreon, we talk how being keen players of old-school tabletop Role Playing Games has affected our writing.
#dnd #runequest #ttrpg #TTRPGCommunity #ttrpgpodcast #podcast #writing #writingcommunity
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Yesterday I finished the first draft of the next Bernicia Chronicles novel!
BANE OF BERNICIA is available to pre-order as an e-book and hardback: mybook.to/BaneOfBernicia
You can also pre-order a signed copy from me directly here: matthew-harffy.sumupstore.com/product/pre-...
Had a fab time chatting with the wild guys at Rock Paper Swords. Still trying to get the hang of how BlueSky works!
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YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czjh...
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Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7HwO...
18.07.2025 09:28 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Today's Rock, Paper, Swords! episode is a chat with author, @adamplofthouse.bsky.social . It is also @justinhillauthor.bsky.social 's first full ep as co-host! Listen to us talking all things Roman and writerly with Adam, also available as video on YouTube and Spotify. See comments for details.
18.07.2025 09:26 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 0Today is Rock, Paper , Swords' third anniversary episode! We look back on some of the highlights from the last three years, then look to the future with a BIG announcement.
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Shadows of the Slain paperback publication day!
youtu.be/OaxxH91T8Sg?...
Chiesa di San Bernardino alle Ossa. Ossa means bones. And yes, those are real human bones! And the church smells... Weird...!
02.07.2025 10:10 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Privileged to be working with @histwriter.bsky.social @benbergonzi.bsky.social Dianne Ascroft and Aidan Morrissey on the organisation of the first Historical Novel Society conference to be held in #ireland @maynoothuniversity.ie #historicalfiction
03.03.2025 00:13 — 👍 10 🔁 9 💬 2 📌 0
I've uploaded Chapter 2 of Dominion of Dust to Patreon.
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Getting there! It's been a good week of writing on Bernicia Chronicles XI, some good family news and other assorted positive work-related news. Have a great weekend everyone!
20.06.2025 16:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today sees the return to the podcast of Patricia Bracewell, author of the Emma of Normandy series. Also returning to the pod, are videos! You can now watch as well as listen on Spotify or YouTube.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0MxC...
YouTube: youtu.be/JR50S9sWJv0?...
A couple I can comment on. Our youngest daughter has passed all her assignments and exams of her first year of her Vet Nursing degree. And our eldest daughter got awarded employee of the month at her workplace. 🙂
19.06.2025 14:58 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0In a world that seems to be darker and madder than ever, you just have to take the wins that come your way from time to time. I have had a few really nice pieces of news this week. I'll share about them as soon as I can.
19.06.2025 14:34 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Oooh, you mean it's OK to leave, realise it's a mistake, then rejoin? 😉
07.06.2025 16:44 — 👍 5253 🔁 1283 💬 182 📌 79
June writing update.
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DOMINION OF DUST Book cover of Dominion of Dust by Matthew Harffy. The image shows a warrior in a red cloak holding a spear, standing on a rocky shore at sunset. In the background, a domed building and minaret rise against a dramatic sky, with a Viking ship on calm waters. Bold title text reads: Dominion of Dust, with the tagline below: “A distant empire. A deadly enemy. A desperate escape.”
Oooh, look what's on Netgalley!
netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book...
#Bookbloggers #reviewers #booktok #booktube
@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social @headofzeus.bsky.social
Glad you are enjoying it!
05.06.2025 09:08 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Continuing my journey with Hunlaf on the way home from Liverpool. Another gripping read from @matthewharffy.bsky.social
04.06.2025 14:59 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
A quick video about Pembroke Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
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Listen to me talk to @matthewharffy.bsky.social and @stevenamckay.bsky.social AKA the Rock Gods (I think).
open.spotify.com/episode/0b6y...
Repeat after me, Nick:
Intellectual property is still property.
Theft is still theft.
A business that can't succeed without theft?
That's called a criminal enterprise.
Also: get ****ed, you techbro quisling.
A short video of Castell Henllys Iron Age Village. It's a really evocative place. Well worth a visit.
youtu.be/IyYtFxTHtoI?...
