Tru Skies
@trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com
British author of foul-mouthed queer fantasy The Cruel Gods and The Chosen One Con 📚 They/Them 💛🤍💜🖤 Trans rights! 🏳️⚧️
Learn more at TrudieSkies.com
Back The Chosen One Con: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/trudie-skies/the-chosen-one-con
Learn more at TrudieSkies.com
Back The Chosen One Con: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/trudie-skies/the-chosen-one-con
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The Chosen One Con is the first book in the Lost in the Aether duology—a queer gaslamp fantasy of industrial magic in a world of designer enchantments and celebrity-branded potions.
It's part of @the-book-bazaar.com crowdfund launching November 12th!
Follow it: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
It's part of @the-book-bazaar.com crowdfund launching November 12th!
Follow it: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
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We know picking a fave is difficult, but don't miss out on this challenge and the TWELVE books you can win!
This is our last challenge for #AMoRaR!
This is our last challenge for #AMoRaR!
November 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
We know picking a fave is difficult, but don't miss out on this challenge and the TWELVE books you can win!
This is our last challenge for #AMoRaR!
This is our last challenge for #AMoRaR!
Escort quests.
November 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Escort quests.
From The Chosen One Con:
Max fell for Lyle because of his dark sense of humour, blunt opinions, and gorgeous red hair.
Lyle fell for Max because he was the only one in the city to show him kindness by offering him a bed and food, and then he fell for his charm.
Max fell for Lyle because of his dark sense of humour, blunt opinions, and gorgeous red hair.
Lyle fell for Max because he was the only one in the city to show him kindness by offering him a bed and food, and then he fell for his charm.
What made your MC really start to fall for their love interest in your book/wip? #WritingPrompt
November 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
From The Chosen One Con:
Max fell for Lyle because of his dark sense of humour, blunt opinions, and gorgeous red hair.
Lyle fell for Max because he was the only one in the city to show him kindness by offering him a bed and food, and then he fell for his charm.
Max fell for Lyle because of his dark sense of humour, blunt opinions, and gorgeous red hair.
Lyle fell for Max because he was the only one in the city to show him kindness by offering him a bed and food, and then he fell for his charm.
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Our last post for a Month of Rain and Reads is the final interview with @the-book-bazaar.com! @kelefox.bsky.social is raising funds for a special chocolate overload hardcover edition of Darkhaven:
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter... #AMoRaR
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter... #AMoRaR
November 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Our last post for a Month of Rain and Reads is the final interview with @the-book-bazaar.com! @kelefox.bsky.social is raising funds for a special chocolate overload hardcover edition of Darkhaven:
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter... #AMoRaR
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter... #AMoRaR
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I'm listening through Tales of Lunis Aquaria, Vol 2 as a last check.
This volume has eight new stories set in Lunis Aquaria, pick a number between 1 and 8 and I'll give a non-spoilery snippet from the story of your choice!
(if someone picks the same number, I'll post a different line)
This volume has eight new stories set in Lunis Aquaria, pick a number between 1 and 8 and I'll give a non-spoilery snippet from the story of your choice!
(if someone picks the same number, I'll post a different line)
November 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I'm listening through Tales of Lunis Aquaria, Vol 2 as a last check.
This volume has eight new stories set in Lunis Aquaria, pick a number between 1 and 8 and I'll give a non-spoilery snippet from the story of your choice!
(if someone picks the same number, I'll post a different line)
This volume has eight new stories set in Lunis Aquaria, pick a number between 1 and 8 and I'll give a non-spoilery snippet from the story of your choice!
(if someone picks the same number, I'll post a different line)
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It's A Month of Rain & Reads, and we may be winding down, but we're not yet done.
For today's first interview, we present debut author E.A. Bard ( @eabardwrites.bsky.social ), and we talk about her book A Tempest of Ravens.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#BookSky #AMoRaR
For today's first interview, we present debut author E.A. Bard ( @eabardwrites.bsky.social ), and we talk about her book A Tempest of Ravens.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#BookSky #AMoRaR
November 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
It's A Month of Rain & Reads, and we may be winding down, but we're not yet done.
For today's first interview, we present debut author E.A. Bard ( @eabardwrites.bsky.social ), and we talk about her book A Tempest of Ravens.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#BookSky #AMoRaR
For today's first interview, we present debut author E.A. Bard ( @eabardwrites.bsky.social ), and we talk about her book A Tempest of Ravens.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#BookSky #AMoRaR
I'll be taking part in this in under an hour! Watch me sweat as I skilfully avoid finishing this chapter.
Don't forget we'll be hosting our live write-a-long today on YouTube from 1pm GMT. Our live writing sprints are a relaxed, supportive way to come and work on your WIP in good company. Jump in the chat, ask questions and troubleshoot with you. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMoz... #WritingCommunity
November 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I'll be taking part in this in under an hour! Watch me sweat as I skilfully avoid finishing this chapter.
Our month-long event is coming to an end with this last chance to win a bumper collection of books!
November 30, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Our month-long event is coming to an end with this last chance to win a bumper collection of books!
I get what this post is saying, but for most self-published and indie authors, bookstores won't stock our books.
The death of browsing is part of the reason art is the way it is now. Our opinions are largely fed to us by algorithms. Spending a spare 15 minutes wandering around a bookstore or comic shop or video rental place was how you found stuff you wouldn't ordinarily pick up and thereby expanded your taste
Bookselling is like the most "people go to the store and buy what looks cool to them without a particular agenda" type business left, and your purchases have a huge influence on what is ordered, what is displayed, and what is recommended.
November 30, 2025 at 10:19 AM
I get what this post is saying, but for most self-published and indie authors, bookstores won't stock our books.
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It's the last day of A Month of Rain & Reads, and we're looking forward to a little break.
What better way to start the day than with a guest post about how to unwind and disconnect in these trying times.
Thank you @jd-rivers.com
www.readindiefantasy.com/guest-post-h...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
What better way to start the day than with a guest post about how to unwind and disconnect in these trying times.
Thank you @jd-rivers.com
www.readindiefantasy.com/guest-post-h...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
November 30, 2025 at 8:13 AM
It's the last day of A Month of Rain & Reads, and we're looking forward to a little break.
What better way to start the day than with a guest post about how to unwind and disconnect in these trying times.
Thank you @jd-rivers.com
www.readindiefantasy.com/guest-post-h...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
What better way to start the day than with a guest post about how to unwind and disconnect in these trying times.
Thank you @jd-rivers.com
www.readindiefantasy.com/guest-post-h...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
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We're $8 away from breaking $42,000 raised for indies! INCREDIBLE! Thank you so much!
We still have THREE projects unfunded. Would you care to consider these? 🥹 🧵
#Booksky #IndieAuthor #ShopSmall
We still have THREE projects unfunded. Would you care to consider these? 🥹 🧵
#Booksky #IndieAuthor #ShopSmall
November 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM
We're $8 away from breaking $42,000 raised for indies! INCREDIBLE! Thank you so much!
We still have THREE projects unfunded. Would you care to consider these? 🥹 🧵
#Booksky #IndieAuthor #ShopSmall
We still have THREE projects unfunded. Would you care to consider these? 🥹 🧵
#Booksky #IndieAuthor #ShopSmall
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3-DAY BONUS CHALLENGE (Day 2):
What song is most "fantasy" to you? Feel free to share a link.
Take part for a chance to win the complete Singer of Terandria series by @thewanderinginn.bsky.social audiobook.
Quote Repost with the tag #GraveSinger
Check back tomorrow for Challenge 3
What song is most "fantasy" to you? Feel free to share a link.
Take part for a chance to win the complete Singer of Terandria series by @thewanderinginn.bsky.social audiobook.
Quote Repost with the tag #GraveSinger
Check back tomorrow for Challenge 3
November 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
3-DAY BONUS CHALLENGE (Day 2):
What song is most "fantasy" to you? Feel free to share a link.
Take part for a chance to win the complete Singer of Terandria series by @thewanderinginn.bsky.social audiobook.
Quote Repost with the tag #GraveSinger
Check back tomorrow for Challenge 3
What song is most "fantasy" to you? Feel free to share a link.
Take part for a chance to win the complete Singer of Terandria series by @thewanderinginn.bsky.social audiobook.
Quote Repost with the tag #GraveSinger
Check back tomorrow for Challenge 3
Describe your cats personality with one photo.
November 29, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Describe your cats personality with one photo.
Been thinking about this all night. I'm so deeply shocked and saddened. Matt was loved by the community.
I'm very sad to share the news that our lovely @chaoticauthor.online has passed away. His ending was peaceful and surrounded with love but came far too quickly after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
I've known Matt for years. He was a warm, gentle, generous, all-weather friend. I miss him.
I've known Matt for years. He was a warm, gentle, generous, all-weather friend. I miss him.
November 29, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Been thinking about this all night. I'm so deeply shocked and saddened. Matt was loved by the community.
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Our last post for your Friday is an interview with A. E. Zeigler, who is raising funds for a special edition of Chains Of Deceit as part of @the-book-bazaar.com!
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
November 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Our last post for your Friday is an interview with A. E. Zeigler, who is raising funds for a special edition of Chains Of Deceit as part of @the-book-bazaar.com!
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
Introduce yourself with five animals you have seen in the wild:
-Cat
-Dog
-Pigeon
-Sheep
-Rat
-Cat
-Dog
-Pigeon
-Sheep
-Rat
Introduce yourself with five animals you have seen in the wild:
Pilot whale*
Puffin
Barred owl
Spawning salmon in fresh water
Luna moth
*I think it was a pilot whale but this was when I was 13 so I don’t remember exactly. It was an incredible moment, whatever kind of whale it was!
Pilot whale*
Puffin
Barred owl
Spawning salmon in fresh water
Luna moth
*I think it was a pilot whale but this was when I was 13 so I don’t remember exactly. It was an incredible moment, whatever kind of whale it was!
Introduce yourself with five animals you have seen in the wild
Rattlesnake
Yellow headed black bird
Mountain goat
Killer whale
Cooper's hawk
Rattlesnake
Yellow headed black bird
Mountain goat
Killer whale
Cooper's hawk
November 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Introduce yourself with five animals you have seen in the wild:
-Cat
-Dog
-Pigeon
-Sheep
-Rat
-Cat
-Dog
-Pigeon
-Sheep
-Rat
These motherfuckers. They cannot be defeated.
November 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
These motherfuckers. They cannot be defeated.
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It’s #FridayReads time! Books are great gifts. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. Here’s a happy tale full of old gods, magic, grief, violence, ghosts, a hurricane, friendship, and things from beyond the reef...
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November 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
It’s #FridayReads time! Books are great gifts. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. Here’s a happy tale full of old gods, magic, grief, violence, ghosts, a hurricane, friendship, and things from beyond the reef...
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316...
bookshop.org/p/books/hous...
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316...
bookshop.org/p/books/hous...
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3-DAY BONUS CHALLENGE:
Name an indie book featuring ghosts, necromancers, or the undead.
Take part for a chance to win the complete Singer of Terandria series by @thewanderinginn.bsky.social , on audio.
Quote Repost with these tags: #AMoRaR #GraveSinger
Check back tomorrow for Challenge 2!
Name an indie book featuring ghosts, necromancers, or the undead.
Take part for a chance to win the complete Singer of Terandria series by @thewanderinginn.bsky.social , on audio.
Quote Repost with these tags: #AMoRaR #GraveSinger
Check back tomorrow for Challenge 2!
November 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
3-DAY BONUS CHALLENGE:
Name an indie book featuring ghosts, necromancers, or the undead.
Take part for a chance to win the complete Singer of Terandria series by @thewanderinginn.bsky.social , on audio.
Quote Repost with these tags: #AMoRaR #GraveSinger
Check back tomorrow for Challenge 2!
Name an indie book featuring ghosts, necromancers, or the undead.
Take part for a chance to win the complete Singer of Terandria series by @thewanderinginn.bsky.social , on audio.
Quote Repost with these tags: #AMoRaR #GraveSinger
Check back tomorrow for Challenge 2!
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Remember when you buy cool stuff this weekend, don't give your money to big box stores! Support local and #indie owned businesses. Your money goes right back to hardworking people, rather than corporations. Here's a list of book crowdfunding campaigns, all real people, no AI!
www.the-book-bazaar.com
www.the-book-bazaar.com
The Book Bazaar - A Group Crowdfunding Project for Authors
Indie authors, small publishers, and book enthusiasts take notice! The Book Bazaar is running until December 3rd, 2025!
www.the-book-bazaar.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Remember when you buy cool stuff this weekend, don't give your money to big box stores! Support local and #indie owned businesses. Your money goes right back to hardworking people, rather than corporations. Here's a list of book crowdfunding campaigns, all real people, no AI!
www.the-book-bazaar.com
www.the-book-bazaar.com
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It's A Month of Rain & Reads.
For this Friday, author @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social tells us about Divergent Paths, a project dedicated to helping neurodivergent people in the publishing industry.
We also ask about his new book.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
For this Friday, author @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social tells us about Divergent Paths, a project dedicated to helping neurodivergent people in the publishing industry.
We also ask about his new book.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
November 28, 2025 at 12:43 PM
It's A Month of Rain & Reads.
For this Friday, author @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social tells us about Divergent Paths, a project dedicated to helping neurodivergent people in the publishing industry.
We also ask about his new book.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
For this Friday, author @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social tells us about Divergent Paths, a project dedicated to helping neurodivergent people in the publishing industry.
We also ask about his new book.
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
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We broke $41k raised! Wonder if we could hit $50k for indies? 🤔
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November 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We broke $41k raised! Wonder if we could hit $50k for indies? 🤔
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Happy Friday! We're starting your day with our last recommendation post by @quillandcrib.bsky.social, co-author of The Prophecies of Ragnarok series. Come see her favorite indie books:
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-recom... #AMoRaR
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-recom... #AMoRaR
November 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Happy Friday! We're starting your day with our last recommendation post by @quillandcrib.bsky.social, co-author of The Prophecies of Ragnarok series. Come see her favorite indie books:
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-recom... #AMoRaR
www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-recom... #AMoRaR
I've hardly been to any concerts or musicals unless you count video game music concerts, in which case:
I've seen Video Games Live twice, Distant Worlds, two seperate video game and Final Fantasy symphonies, a Zelda orchestra, and Sonic concerts also!
Next is Stardew Valley and Clair Obscur 👀
I've seen Video Games Live twice, Distant Worlds, two seperate video game and Final Fantasy symphonies, a Zelda orchestra, and Sonic concerts also!
Next is Stardew Valley and Clair Obscur 👀
November 28, 2025 at 10:16 AM
I've hardly been to any concerts or musicals unless you count video game music concerts, in which case:
I've seen Video Games Live twice, Distant Worlds, two seperate video game and Final Fantasy symphonies, a Zelda orchestra, and Sonic concerts also!
Next is Stardew Valley and Clair Obscur 👀
I've seen Video Games Live twice, Distant Worlds, two seperate video game and Final Fantasy symphonies, a Zelda orchestra, and Sonic concerts also!
Next is Stardew Valley and Clair Obscur 👀