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
Pinned
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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This indie author is only $288 away from funding an audiobook production of a sweet gay scifi book. Would you pledge for an ebook or physical book to help close the gap? So close!
A lonely ex-lab subject on the run, a sweet failed mercenary trying to move on, an exploration of each other through space.
Help fund the audiobook and get exclusive content!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
#queerscifi #scifi #booksky #books #audiobooks #tbb25 #thebookbazaar25 #ad
Help fund the audiobook and get exclusive content!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
#queerscifi #scifi #booksky #books #audiobooks #tbb25 #thebookbazaar25 #ad
December 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
This indie author is only $288 away from funding an audiobook production of a sweet gay scifi book. Would you pledge for an ebook or physical book to help close the gap? So close!
Side characters from The Chosen One Con I haven't spoken about much:
Belladonna is a drag queen that acts as a mother figure to both Max and Hope and spends time with both! She is fabulous of course, and it's her idea to pretend to be Max's maid and help him in the contest.
Belladonna is a drag queen that acts as a mother figure to both Max and Hope and spends time with both! She is fabulous of course, and it's her idea to pretend to be Max's maid and help him in the contest.
December 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Side characters from The Chosen One Con I haven't spoken about much:
Belladonna is a drag queen that acts as a mother figure to both Max and Hope and spends time with both! She is fabulous of course, and it's her idea to pretend to be Max's maid and help him in the contest.
Belladonna is a drag queen that acts as a mother figure to both Max and Hope and spends time with both! She is fabulous of course, and it's her idea to pretend to be Max's maid and help him in the contest.
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I turn 33 this week and I couldn't miss the opportunity of referencing Expedition 33 and performing a strange combo 🥖
You can get all my short stories in a free bundle on Payhip.
Umbra: Tales of a Shadow is going to be only 0.99 everywhere until December 7.
(1/4)
You can get all my short stories in a free bundle on Payhip.
Umbra: Tales of a Shadow is going to be only 0.99 everywhere until December 7.
(1/4)
December 1, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I turn 33 this week and I couldn't miss the opportunity of referencing Expedition 33 and performing a strange combo 🥖
You can get all my short stories in a free bundle on Payhip.
Umbra: Tales of a Shadow is going to be only 0.99 everywhere until December 7.
(1/4)
You can get all my short stories in a free bundle on Payhip.
Umbra: Tales of a Shadow is going to be only 0.99 everywhere until December 7.
(1/4)
Bayley fights with the kitten by rolling on his back and screaming dramatically. I don't know what this technique is called, but it doesn't seem very effective.
December 1, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Bayley fights with the kitten by rolling on his back and screaming dramatically. I don't know what this technique is called, but it doesn't seem very effective.
Rolling my ankle when I'm walking along a road just as a car comes along and runs over my head, squashing it like a watermelon.
One thing you’re irrationally afraid of?
I’ll give you mine. Being in surgery and the hospital losing power.
I’ll give you mine. Being in surgery and the hospital losing power.
December 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Rolling my ankle when I'm walking along a road just as a car comes along and runs over my head, squashing it like a watermelon.
So I wrote 1400 words yesterday, just to prove this book is still happening 😂 I will definitely 100% get this chapter done this week lol maybe even the whole book?! Who knows!
December 1, 2025 at 9:47 AM
So I wrote 1400 words yesterday, just to prove this book is still happening 😂 I will definitely 100% get this chapter done this week lol maybe even the whole book?! Who knows!
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We've now entered December, which means A Month of Rain and Reads has come to an end. Thank you to everyone that took part in the month by submitting a post, taking part in the challenges, or sharing our content!
Here's our final wrap up and thank you post: www.readindiefantasy.com/a-month-of-r...
Here's our final wrap up and thank you post: www.readindiefantasy.com/a-month-of-r...
December 1, 2025 at 9:05 AM
We've now entered December, which means A Month of Rain and Reads has come to an end. Thank you to everyone that took part in the month by submitting a post, taking part in the challenges, or sharing our content!
Here's our final wrap up and thank you post: www.readindiefantasy.com/a-month-of-r...
Here's our final wrap up and thank you post: www.readindiefantasy.com/a-month-of-r...
So November was my worst month for book royalties, even worse than September lol but at least I'll have £27 in time for my birthday in two months?
December 1, 2025 at 7:37 AM
So November was my worst month for book royalties, even worse than September lol but at least I'll have £27 in time for my birthday in two months?
My crowdfund only has a couple more days on it, and I appreciate everyone who has supported it thus far! I know who you are, and you're on my imaginary Christmas card list 😂
December 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
My crowdfund only has a couple more days on it, and I appreciate everyone who has supported it thus far! I know who you are, and you're on my imaginary Christmas card list 😂
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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...