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David Dodds

@daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social

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Author of urban fantasy & historical fiction. Semi-retired bat ecologist. Gliding instructor. Butler to a highly-opinionated Jack Russell.

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David Dodds @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social · Apr 14

'Touchpaper' on sale in hardback, paperback and ebook.

'An immersive urban fantasy with a fun twist on legendary and mythological creatures.' Reedsy Discovery

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'Archer stared at me. 'Why the hell would a bat do that?' He flicked a sleeve, which made it dance out of the way and flash through the grille. 'Bats have nothing to do with the sceadhu. They're just nosy little bastards.'

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David Dodds @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social · 11d

Today I will mostly be editing ‘Wyrm-galdr’ the old-fashioned way. I need to let the changes into a laptop later, but I find I can think better this way!

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Yep - that’s my problem!

David Dodds @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social · 19d

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

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David Dodds @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social · 20d

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.

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David Dodds @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social · Sep 23

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.
amzn.eu/d/7wKPiSY

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Lari Don @laridonwriter.bsky.social · Sep 21

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

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

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David Dodds @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social · Sep 19

www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

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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artelwhyte @artelwhyte.bsky.social · Mar 2

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

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · Sep 14

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 😊

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David Dodds @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social · Sep 14

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

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June Gemmell @junegemmell.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

a cup of coffee sits on a table next to a book

ALT: a cup of coffee sits on a table next to a book

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June Gemmell @junegemmell.bsky.social · Aug 31

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! ❤️

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David Dodds @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social · Aug 31

Thanks June - glad you’re enjoying it!

David Dodds @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social · Aug 4

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! 😊

David Dodds @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social · Jul 14

My latest author newsletter is on it's way, full of updates about the Parallel Realm books.

WHAT? YOU'RE NOT SIGNED UP?!

Head to buff.ly/XHKwOoM to sign up.

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David Dodds @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social · Jul 13

Hope you enjoy it June!

June Gemmell @junegemmell.bsky.social · Jul 13

Just picked up my copy of Touchpaper by @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social
Looking forward to this immensely! The historic streets of Edinburgh and parallel realms of shadowy killers. Nice!

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Live Borders Libraries @lblibraries.bsky.social · Mar 25

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