𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 (@philspeculates.bsky.social)

@philspeculates.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 3:50 PM

For all you #writers out there who are starting out, here's advice from a bunch of #authors who've confessed to things they wish they'd known then.
Hindsight is 20/20 but YOU can benefit from it!
www.philparkerauthor.co.uk/writers-block/
#writerslife #authorsky #writingcommunity

@philspeculates.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 3:49 PM

48 hours for a phone call or email in that case.

@philspeculates.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 3:27 PM

It's appalling that the British Fantasy Society even invited him! How can they support such hypocrisy??

@ravenswordpress.com Oct 11, 2026, 3:07 PMReposted by @philspeculates.bsky.social

I'm so upset not to be at FantasyCon because the complete nuisance I would have made of myself, Peter F Hamilton wouldn't go anywhere all weekend without me heckling and booing. I would absolutely use the power of autism to give zero fucks if I'm upsetting him.

@nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 10:03 AMReposted by @philspeculates.bsky.social

Want to know more about my arcanepunk take on mechanical dragons and soul-magic? Vampire artificers on the hunt? Phil interviewed me about how I bend and break the rules of fantasy below! #darkfantasybooks #fantasybooks #writingcommunity #indieauthors

@philspeculates.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 9:54 AM

46 views of our Rule Breakers chat in just two days Nick! Wow!
youtu.be/Buy8nedbM_Y?...

@philspeculates.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 6:18 PM

Well done Nick! You did hit your deadline!!

@philspeculates.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 1:40 PM

My FREE short story is adapted from a modern #myth of WW2, derived from a novel by Hermann Lons in 1910 which Joseph Goebbels promoted in his Radio Werewolf broadcasts!
Another of my Inside Stories from the British Bureau for the Arcane.
#booksky #booktok #indieauthor #books #folklore #legends

@philspeculates.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 6:04 PM

Have a great time Keith!

@philspeculates.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 6:03 PM

You had to mention I taught your mum Jess! Now I feel like Methuselah!

@philspeculates.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 5:35 PM

Have a spooktacular time Nick!

@authoriseult.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 4:12 PMReposted by @philspeculates.bsky.social

There are only 2 days left to get all these amazing books at a discount. What are you waiting for? Treat yourself!
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📢📚 #Horrorsky #Booksky

Poster for the deliciously twisted Halloween book sale with pictures of lots of lovely book covers. 2 says left! Grab them while you can. www.devilsrocksbooks.com/halloween-2026

@nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 4:26 PMReposted by @philspeculates.bsky.social

If you love your #darkfantasybooks and want to know a lot more about soul-eating dragons and their vampire creators then check out Phil’s interview with me below! #fantasybooks 💙🐉📚⚔️

@nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 1:07 PMReposted by @philspeculates.bsky.social

This was great fun to do and a chance to look at the nuances of my dark fantasy writing.

@philspeculates.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 12:56 PM

In my latest RULE BREAKERS OF FANTASY FICTION I chat with @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social about his arcane fantasy series, thwarting convention and how clockwork dragons sum up how its done.
#Writers - follow your instincts, write what you enjoy!
youtu.be/Buy8nedbM_Y?...

#authorsky #indieauthor

@philspeculates.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 2:05 PM

Rule breakers disrupt convention, it's how the #fantasy genre has developed into its current golden age. Sub-genres abound and its down to visionary #authors to break new ground.
My interview with @dbrook.bsky.social explores how its done.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJdP...
#authorsky #booktok #writers

@philspeculates.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 12:58 PM

If you're starting out as a #writer, this week's WRITERS BLOCK will interest you - 'Things I Wish I'd Known When I Started Writing'.
Advice from #authors who realises hindsight is 20/20!
Helpful tips, advice worth heeding.
www.philparkerauthor.co.uk/writers-block/
#writingcommunity #writerslife

@philspeculates.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 11:13 AM

Thoroughly enjoyed Lanterns. Top class acting from the two leads, excellent script. I liked its darkness too - as a fan of the original 60s stories, Green Lantern had real darkness, the Guardians especially were far from benign. Really hope the series is renewed.

@philspeculates.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 8:51 PM

We had a great chat, fascinating to get inside the head of an #author (especially one as visionary as @dbrook.bsky.social) to find out how they #write.
#booktok #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #authorslife #indieauthor

@philspeculates.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 1:19 PM

My latest short story is available (and FREE!).
My 'inside story' is based on genuine rumours - fuelled by Joseph Goebbels' Radio Werewolf broadcasts - which was inspired by a 1910 novel by Hermann Lons.
www.philparkerauthor.co.uk/short-story/

#booktok #booksky #fantasy #shortstory #folklore