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Scott Richards

@therealsjrichards1.bsky.social

Author of The Legend of Paper Monkey (2021), Co-author of The Wordsmiths (2023) founder and EIC of Humour Me magazine. Creative consultant at Hollow Oak Press. Dad, joker (not the Batman kind), laughing optional

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Selfie of author holding book titled 'Gwain: Reluctant Elf Warrior'

Selfie of author holding book titled 'Gwain: Reluctant Elf Warrior'

Happy New release day to me! My new fantasy adventure, packed full of Humour, heart and heroics is available on e-book and paperbook on amazon now!
#selfpublishing #fantasy #adventure #humour

01.11.2025 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Its good to see a bright side. Literally

30.08.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Would make zoom calls kind of awkward though

30.08.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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New Publisher Listing: Cowbell Literary Magazine New publisher listing for: Cowbell Literary Magazine (Fiction Nonfiction; non-paying). #WritingCommunity

New publisher listing for: Cowbell Literary Magazine (Fiction Nonfiction; non-paying). #WritingCommunity

11.08.2025 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazon has drones that can do deliveries but can't auto apply margins to a book upload? I do words, not maths Bezos
#selfpublishing #amazon #sendhelp

11.08.2025 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A book cover for a new book called 'Gwain Reluctant Elf Warrior' by Scott Richards. The cover features a starry nightscape with a castle in the background and a sword stuck in a barrel in the foreground.

A book cover for a new book called 'Gwain Reluctant Elf Warrior' by Scott Richards. The cover features a starry nightscape with a castle in the background and a sword stuck in a barrel in the foreground.

Just three weeks until my new book comes out. I'm not panicking at all. WHO SAID I WAS PANICKING. How can I panic when I have this awesome cover. Behold! #writing #selfpublishing #cover thank you to my person @aspicawrites.bsky.social for the help

08.08.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you need a quick break, we’ve got a flash fiction story for you! Free to read on our website in our blog’s new Acorns feature, The Orange Tree is quick, whimsical read with a fairy tale feel. I hope you like it as much as I do!

01.08.2025 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Word is about as tolerant of inserted images as I am of gluten #writing #editing ##selfpublishing

02.08.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Self-publishing is like riding a roller coaster, but the track is made of em dashes, and the car is made of self-doubt. #writing #selfpublishing

29.07.2025 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bluesky's CEO warns you shouldn't 'fully outsource your thinking' to AI Bluesky CEO Jay Graber emphasized the importance of critical thinking and developing a generalist skillset for the AI era.

She's right, you know. The decline in critical thinking is a serious issue.

29.07.2025 09:57 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Guess seeing as I got a book coming out soon, I should start talking about it and stuff. Why isnt marketing just magical osmosis, I'm pretty mad about it #writing #indieauthors #selfpublishing

03.07.2025 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Want a shot at getting paid for your writing and also getting interviewed? Check out our competition 'humour me gold' now at www.humourmemag.co.uk #writing #humour #submissions

16.05.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Always ❀️

09.05.2025 10:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Moved into my new place Thursday, immediately began binging Severance. Immediately mad I haven't done so before. This is the highest quality well, everything #writing #severance

12.04.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

and let my ear get lonely? No chance

31.03.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You mean you AREN'T supposed to take those?

31.03.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I've just stayed a new book. Maybe instead of letters I'll just try pressing left, left, right, right, up, down and see what happens πŸ˜‚

31.03.2025 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Right, where's a creative game genie when you need one

31.03.2025 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man with a mustache is sitting at a table and saying scott 's new idol ALT: a man with a mustache is sitting at a table and saying scott 's new idol
31.03.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well I may be biased, what with being the world's biggest fan of your eyes. But I think you nailed it ❀️

27.03.2025 23:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We’re in Erie Pennsylvania today, talking to a couple fantastic independent bookstores. It’s a beautiful day to talk about books 🀩

27.03.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

His symbiote brings all the boys to the yard (return Howdy)

27.03.2025 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And what do I peep here?

27.03.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I thought it stood for Meh, Catrasophe Unilateral

27.03.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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a green parrot is sitting on a perch with the words oh god the voices the voices are back ALT: a green parrot is sitting on a perch with the words oh god the voices the voices are back
20.03.2025 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Haven't had a chance to read the latest issue of @humourmemag.bsky.social yet? Then head on over to our website now! Laughs guaranteed! @aspicawrites.bsky.social

20.03.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Does he know he has a person on his feet?

20.03.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Berry! See you in July πŸ₯°

20.03.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The shop keeper seems nice. I imagine he kept calling you 'doc'?

16.03.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our books are now stocked at Tattered Corners New & Used Books! We love working together with indie bookstores! #shopsmall

15.03.2025 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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