David Dodds

Grinding through the editors comments, trying not to take them personally!

It’s done! The first draft of ‘Wyrm-galdr’ is complete!

This is the second book in the ‘Parallel Realm’ series and takes the story of ‘Touchpaper’ onwards, as Drew, Archer, Alysdum, Traggheim & Garm tackle a new menace threat.

Vicki Masters brilliant historical novel ‘The Castilians’ is just 99p on Amazon until the end of the month. It’s the first in a series of five novels that follow a divided family through the religious turmoil of the sixteenth century in Scotland and across Europe.
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Shiny book on wooden table, black horse leaping across top of cover, seal wearing golden crown at bottom, wave of seawater curving between them. Title in green foil, centred between the horse and the seal: Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales, Magical Stories from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany. Two names in yellow at the bottom of the cover: Lari Don and Elise Carmichael

I've never taken so long to research and write a book (due to #longcovid) so I've never been so delighted to hold a new book in my hands! I can't wait to share these #CelticTales, and @elisecillustration.com's stunning illustrations, with everyone! I don't have to wait long, it's published on 16 Oct

Victor Lockwood's review of Touchpaper (The Parallel Realm series) 4/5: Touchpaper has been quite an interesting read, and my first time trying out urban fantasy, but I couldn’t resist the idea of delving in a magically-filled story amidst the streets of Edinburgh! (...

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Finally, Book Two of the award-winning series, The Children of the Stars.
As of today, 3/2/2025, both are available at Amazon.

Morning! I'm mostly reading @joeabercrombie.com's superb The Devils (on audiobook, narrated perfectly by Steven Pacey), interspersed with dipping in and out of Michael Palin's Diaries (1980-1988). And just started Touchpaper by @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social, and enjoying that a lot too 😊

Glad you’re enjoying ‘Touchpaper’. I’d love to hear your thoughts when you’ve finished 😊

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A cold rainy day here in Scotland. Only one thing to do - pour some tea and rearrange some words.

In a cafe in Peebles this week enjoying the new novel by @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social
The historic streets of Edinburgh hide a parallel realm of shadowy killers. Daemons, angelii and dangerous shades feature. Whats not to like! ❤️

Thanks June - glad you’re enjoying it!

Thanks to everyone who left an Amazon or Goodreads review for 'Touchpaper' 👍

Amazon have a grip on book retail, so each review has a disproportionate effect on visibility to potential readers.

If you haven't got around to it yet, please take a moment to leave a review or a rating. Thank you! 😊

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Hope you enjoy it June!

A big thank you to local author David Dodds who popped into Peebles Library and donated a copy of his book 'Touchpaper'.This historical fantasy is based in Edinburgh and is the first book of a series called The Parallel Realm.The book will be available to borrow soon🙂 #lovelibraries

Thank you so much - I'm really glad you enjoyed 'Touchpaper'. David

Great Instagram review of 'Touchpaper by @libraryqueenz.bsky.social

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Another great Instagram review for Touchpaper, this time by scorpiobookishgirl

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An absolutely lovely review of ‘Touchpaper’ across on Instagram by @__thatswhatsheread 😊

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Markita_Reads's review of Touchpaper (Parallel Realm, #1) 4/5: 𝙴𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 🌟🌟🌟🌟.2 David Dodds' "Touchpaper" presents a captivating narrative, defying initial impressions. The immersive world-building and enchanting elements within offer a truly remarkable r...

Lovely review of ‘Touchpaper by Markita_reads over on Goodreads

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Looking forward to this tonight, hosted by @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social

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11 years ago my engineer student step-son was left in charge of Bracken, my JRT puppy. This is the manual I wrote for him. 🤣

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‘Wyrm-galdr’ just passed 50,000 words!

The 2nd book in the Parallel Realm series follows Drew, Archer and others as they face down a community turned toxic.

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Oh, I like that one. I think tarradiddle is overdue a comeback too.

Lovely book mail post about my novel ‘Touchpaper’ by Makita_reads over on Instagram.

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The Lovely P&G Wells bookshop in Winchester have some copies of my new book
Two similar looking men with umbilical hernias
Huge thanks to them for stocking it!