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British-born, free-range American raised. Writer and theatre professional. Chaotic Neutral turned Neutral Good. Always strive to be kind. He/Him https://joshuaparkes.com/

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · Feb 12

Agent's Guide to THE DUST BEHIND THE DOOR

👫Best Friends
💪Bully to Friend
🐉Dragons!
🎭Theatre!
💗Budding Romances
🏳️‍🌈LGBT Characters
👿😇Evil Teacher/Good Teacher
📚Heroine Librarian
🗺️Other Worlds
🧚‍♂️Non-Traditional Fantasy Peoples
#Questpit #F #YA #Q

If Danny can save a captured dragon, he can save the world!
The Dust Behind the Door is a YA portal fantasy about friendship and prejudice filled with fantastic adventure (and a little Shakespeare, too)

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 19h

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober
Day 25

Lia joins Danny and his sisters for trick or treating.

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 1d

I'm immune to psychotherapy. I'll be fine.

Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 1d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober
Day 24

A friend of mine was born on Halloween. His favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. We're throwing him a Thanksgiving-lite birthday party. (Shhh... it's a surprise. Maybe.)

This year Halloween is dressing up as Thanksgiving for Halloween.

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 2d

He's great in everything.

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 2d

"I'm your huckleberry."

Sophia_Nyx 🏳️‍⚧️ @sophianyx.bsky.social · 3d

Without saying Top Secret!, fav Val Kilmer FIlm?

Val Kilmer in a black shirt short blonde hair looking at the camera. hot.

"It seems to me that every step forward in my life has been one that brings me to a better understanding of this: that you do your thing every day the best that you can, and you approach any success at it with humility."

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 2d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober
Day 23

I'm writing Halloween in Book 2 now!

Danny dresses as a pirate.
Lia dresses for a masquerade (to go trick or treating).
Enzo gets coerced by his boyfriend, Alex, into a couples costume.

#WritingCommunity #BookSky

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 3d

I GOT MY EDITS BACK!

I can't wait to read, review and finalize.

Thank you so much @inventingreality.bsky.social

"The Dust Behind the Door" is coming to life!

Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 3d

I believe you'll succeed.

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 3d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober
Day 22

Punk Noir Magazine published this a while back.

punknoirmagazine.wordpress.com/2024/07/01/d...

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 3d

I hope you find your (make your way) way to feeling better!

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 4d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober
Day 21

I'm not really one for horror movies or TV. My brain is way overactive, leaving me with chills and dread for weeks.

Horror books never bothered me so much. Except for "The Road." That one flew across the room before going in the freezer.

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 5d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober
Day 20

Danny takes vengeance against his snobby project partners. Later, he goes behind Lia's back thinking he's helping.

Lia has exactly 0 qualms killing her enemies.

Enzo loves a good fight. He considers bullying the natural order.

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 6d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober
Day 19

Danny is beaten up by bullies.
He and Lia search for a tear in the veil in a spooky, dark theatre.
In Empaeria, they are captured by the Cervad and thrown in prison.

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 6d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober
Day 18 Catch Up

Danny's project partners do him dirty and his teacher lets it happen.

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 8d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober
Day 17

I'm taking advantage of Free Friday today. Nothing to see here.

Have a great day, everyone!

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 9d

I hope it's fantastic for you!

Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 9d

Writing Book Two is always harder than writing Book One.

It is for me, at least.

#WritingCommunity #amwriting

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 9d

I've enjoyed the occasional X-Files rerun. It's amazing the difference in production value between then and now.

Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 9d

YouTube killed the video star.

Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 9d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober
Day 16

Tricks: Danny's project partners take all the books, work without him, and reject his input. Then they accuse him of laziness. He gets even on the next project.

Treats: Auntie Viv's special cookies make people susceptible to suggestion.

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 10d

Drop some COSTUMES

Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 10d

I recall Gilda talking about this movie in her memoir:
"I wanted a part in the movie... I had to sleep with the Director, the Producer, the Writer, and the Star (all Gene)."

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 10d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober
Day 15

Whatever Danny's wearing he wants it to be convincing. He would raid the theatre costume shop.
Lia is already in disguise. She would simply add an ornate mask to her dark wardrobe.
Enzo would (does) dress as a reaper.

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Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 11d

If you see this, post a robot.

Joshua Parkes @crackedactor.bsky.social · 11d

Those nights are tough!
I hope you get through the day well.

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