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Derek M Cartwright - author @derekmcartwright.bsky.social · 2h

After a few weeks of emails back and forth I finally met up face to face with the organisers of the Farnham Literary Festival. I was able to present my proposal to set up an indie book fair under their umbrella - even before I made it home they had accepted - now the work begins #writers #authors

Derek M Cartwright - author @derekmcartwright.bsky.social · 2d

Had a magical day today, spent time with my 7 week old granddaughter who after crying on her granny was given to her grumpy gramps (me) and promptly smiled, farted and then fell asleep.
Life is precious, enjoy it and don't fuck it up for yourself or anyone else! #writers #booksky #bluesky #authors

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Derek M Cartwright - author @derekmcartwright.bsky.social · 3d

It would need to be relatively close to impact the tides but it might help stabilise the weather caused by seasonal change. However the planets mass would cause extreme seismic impact - but hey why let science get in the way of a good picture!

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Derek M Cartwright - author @derekmcartwright.bsky.social · 3d

Today I edited a short story youtu.be/Yz04IisaXuo?... it's going to be the next one that I narrate on my new YouTube channel - Runes & Red Tape.
It's a #comicfantasy starring Noshit Sherlock (Ether's greatest detective) Someone is using ancient magic to steal the souls of the dead.
#bluesky #booksky

ZZ Story 002 Question Number One Video

YouTube video by Runes and Red Tape

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G. Lawrence 📚💙📚💙📚 @glawrence.bsky.social · 4d

If you'd like to find out about me or my books...

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Derek M Cartwright - author @derekmcartwright.bsky.social · 4d

It has been quite some effort but I have finally been able to release my self-penned & self-narrated #comicfantasy short story.
#bluesky #booksky #fantasy #writingcommunity #writer
1k yrs after his death Mr Buckerzerg is brought back to life when AI finally becomes sentient.
youtu.be/Yz04IisaXuo?...

ZZ Story 002 Question Number One Video

YouTube video by Runes and Red Tape

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Author Kristina Gallo @perzijski50.bsky.social · 4d

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This Halloween read my horror novel.

Halloween read

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Derek M Cartwright - author @derekmcartwright.bsky.social · 5d

Might I make a suggestion to the Nobel committee - having a prize for literature is obviously great but could we have one for storytelling. Sometimes I just want to read a bloody good story and not have to work so hard - just a thought!
#booksky #writingcommunity #readingcommunity

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Derek M Cartwright - author @derekmcartwright.bsky.social · 5d

Sorry, has anyone seen my peace prize? I'm sure I left it around here somewhere!
#bluesky #booksky #authors

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Derek M Cartwright - author @derekmcartwright.bsky.social · 6d

So found out today that I didn't win this years Nobel prize for literature. I was disappointed to note that #comicfantasy isn't considered worthy enough...ah well their loss! #booksky #readingcommunity
- for more info check out my link in the bio.

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Derek M Cartwright - author @derekmcartwright.bsky.social · 7d

Another busy day here at Cartwright towers. Just finished recording our weekly podcast - this week's topic - memorable characters and how to write them.
The rest of the day was spent recording a short story for my new YouTube channel called Runes and Red Tape.
#writers #indieauthors #comicfantasy

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Derek M Cartwright - author @derekmcartwright.bsky.social · 7d

Becky, being UK based I don't have access to DM's - the best way to contact me is through my website or via [email protected] thanks

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Gaëtan Charlebois @glcharleboisbks.bsky.social · 7d

All five books of The Blessed are available for $5 in the omnibus Kindle edition!

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Derek M Cartwright - author @derekmcartwright.bsky.social · 7d

Looks good to me - congrats and well done!

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Derek M Cartwright - author @derekmcartwright.bsky.social · 8d

Hi, what would this involve?

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Derek M Cartwright - author @derekmcartwright.bsky.social · 8d

Admin day today, otherwise known as dealing with corporate bullshit fate - FFS - doesn't anyone know what customer service actually is!!! Grrr!!
Anyway rant over - and now back to the real world where everything is just lovely! #writers #authors #bluesky

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Derek M Cartwright - author @derekmcartwright.bsky.social · 9d

Latest podcast offering top tips for world building in your stories. #writers #authors #indieauthor

The World Is Your Oyster - so don't be shellfish • Podcast • The Author's Eye share.google/FPSrK2rTcdXM...

The World Is Your Oyster - so don't be shellfish

I build the world so you don't have too!

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Derek M Cartwright - author @derekmcartwright.bsky.social · 10d

Love this. One day I am going to look at a similar post and see one of my books in the tbr pile 🤞🤞🤞

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Derek M Cartwright - author @derekmcartwright.bsky.social · 10d

Website updated with latest release details. www.derekmcartwright.co.uk

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Eden Royce @edenroyce.bsky.social · 11d

My debut novel ROOT MAGIC is a great intro for both kids & adults to Hoodoo and Gullah Geechee culture, full of historical events, folklore, & rootwork.

If you're looking for a book about making a way when there’s no way, I hope you'll get a copy!

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#booksky 📚

The cover of ROOT MAGIC on a light and dark green background, strewn with foliage. Young Black twins (boy and girl) stand back to back in the middle of a marsh of blue, yellow and green mist lined with trees and reeds. She is holding a book, and her doll is peeking out of the pocket of her blue dress. He is wearing dark blue overalls and holding a bottle of magic potion and had a mojo bag around his neck.

Text reads: "A must-read, sure to leave readers wishing for more after the final page." -Booklist (starred review)
Root Magic A Walter Award Honor Book Eden Royce
"Black Girl Magic has never been more powerful" - Ronald L. Smith, author of Hoodoo

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Derek M Cartwright - author @derekmcartwright.bsky.social · 10d

Having written many short stories over the last 18 months or so (including 4 full novels) I have been wondering what would be the best way to showcase them.
I have decided to create a YouTube channel called Runes and RedTape for witty and fantastical stories - coming soon...! #booksky #comicfantasy

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Derek M Cartwright - author @derekmcartwright.bsky.social · 10d

KDP sales still down year on year - I guess people are feeling the pinch not that the wealthy give a shit - just a thought! #bluesky #booksky #kdp

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Gaëtan Charlebois @glcharleboisbks.bsky.social · 10d

Here it comes!
#friksneedle #booksky #writerscommunity #romantasy

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Derek M Cartwright - author @derekmcartwright.bsky.social · 11d

Wow - that's pretty impressive amount of work!

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Derek M Cartwright - author @derekmcartwright.bsky.social · 11d

Website updated, newsletter sent out (with free short story) and now developing some ideas for a new YouTube channel - it's all go at Cartwright towers - even at the weekend! #authors #writers #readingcommunity #booksky #booklover #comicfantasy www.derekmcartwright.co.uk

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