Alex S. Bradshaw 🦕
@alexsbradshaw.bsky.social
Author of the Windborn Sagas WINDBORN and TROLLGRAVE - standalone Norse Fantasy, both SPFBO semi-finalists.
Game Master and Co-Host of Spotlight Indie
At any moment will be thinking about fantasy and/or dinosaurs 🦖
Game Master and Co-Host of Spotlight Indie
At any moment will be thinking about fantasy and/or dinosaurs 🦖
It is a hotly debated topic!
November 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM
It is a hotly debated topic!
This is the kind of high level action and exquisite prose you can expect from my earliest drafts.
November 28, 2025 at 8:46 AM
This is the kind of high level action and exquisite prose you can expect from my earliest drafts.
I love 'effin birds. I have a shirt with this on it...
November 13, 2025 at 10:38 AM
I love 'effin birds. I have a shirt with this on it...
Without downloading any new pics, describe your gender:
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Without downloading any new pics, describe your gender:
I was reminded about book trailers earlier today and remembered I did a book trailer for Trollgrave! I don't think I ever cut it to size for social media (just YouTube) so I thought why not do it now??
#norsemythology #fantasy #booktrailer #indiewritersofinstagram #bookstagram #darkfantasy
#norsemythology #fantasy #booktrailer #indiewritersofinstagram #bookstagram #darkfantasy
November 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I was reminded about book trailers earlier today and remembered I did a book trailer for Trollgrave! I don't think I ever cut it to size for social media (just YouTube) so I thought why not do it now??
#norsemythology #fantasy #booktrailer #indiewritersofinstagram #bookstagram #darkfantasy
#norsemythology #fantasy #booktrailer #indiewritersofinstagram #bookstagram #darkfantasy
OH MY GOD YOU COULD CLICK ON IT!
And so the question is answered...
And so the question is answered...
August 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
OH MY GOD YOU COULD CLICK ON IT!
And so the question is answered...
And so the question is answered...
I randomly found a YouTube video talking about kids CD games from the 90s/00s - I did NOT need an explanation of what CDs are.... I have aged so much.
I DID need to know that this dinosaur book poster existed in Arthur.... I need it.
I DID need to know that this dinosaur book poster existed in Arthur.... I need it.
August 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I randomly found a YouTube video talking about kids CD games from the 90s/00s - I did NOT need an explanation of what CDs are.... I have aged so much.
I DID need to know that this dinosaur book poster existed in Arthur.... I need it.
I DID need to know that this dinosaur book poster existed in Arthur.... I need it.
It wasn't visible on Saturday but this is the t shirt I was wearing for the Sean Bean RPG!
My favourites are the Tyranno-sorcerer (I know they're probably a wizard) and the Veloci-rogue (but I love all of them)!
Thank you to @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com for showing me this existed!
My favourites are the Tyranno-sorcerer (I know they're probably a wizard) and the Veloci-rogue (but I love all of them)!
Thank you to @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com for showing me this existed!
August 19, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It wasn't visible on Saturday but this is the t shirt I was wearing for the Sean Bean RPG!
My favourites are the Tyranno-sorcerer (I know they're probably a wizard) and the Veloci-rogue (but I love all of them)!
Thank you to @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com for showing me this existed!
My favourites are the Tyranno-sorcerer (I know they're probably a wizard) and the Veloci-rogue (but I love all of them)!
Thank you to @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com for showing me this existed!
The #BelovedSFFBooks Sale has its last day today!
Both of my books are included, so if you've not got them yet now's the perfect time to do it!
There's absolutely loads of books included in the sale that have all been recommended by other authors and SFF bloggers !
🔗⬇️
Both of my books are included, so if you've not got them yet now's the perfect time to do it!
There's absolutely loads of books included in the sale that have all been recommended by other authors and SFF bloggers !
🔗⬇️
August 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The #BelovedSFFBooks Sale has its last day today!
Both of my books are included, so if you've not got them yet now's the perfect time to do it!
There's absolutely loads of books included in the sale that have all been recommended by other authors and SFF bloggers !
🔗⬇️
Both of my books are included, so if you've not got them yet now's the perfect time to do it!
There's absolutely loads of books included in the sale that have all been recommended by other authors and SFF bloggers !
🔗⬇️
The #BelovedSFFBooks is on!
There's over 100 books, all beloved and recommended, for free of 99c/p and my books are in there!
Some of my favourite books are in here and loads that I'm going to pick up so go check it out!
talesfromthecircle.com/epicsale2025...
There's over 100 books, all beloved and recommended, for free of 99c/p and my books are in there!
Some of my favourite books are in here and loads that I'm going to pick up so go check it out!
talesfromthecircle.com/epicsale2025...
August 7, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The #BelovedSFFBooks is on!
There's over 100 books, all beloved and recommended, for free of 99c/p and my books are in there!
Some of my favourite books are in here and loads that I'm going to pick up so go check it out!
talesfromthecircle.com/epicsale2025...
There's over 100 books, all beloved and recommended, for free of 99c/p and my books are in there!
Some of my favourite books are in here and loads that I'm going to pick up so go check it out!
talesfromthecircle.com/epicsale2025...
It's a very warm week in the UK - pushing above 30 for us here today - so why not read WINDBORN, a Norse-inspired fantasy set in winter with a shield-maiden that has ice powers!
What better way to experience the cold?
books2read.com/u/38Qg2V
What better way to experience the cold?
books2read.com/u/38Qg2V
July 11, 2025 at 8:50 AM
It's a very warm week in the UK - pushing above 30 for us here today - so why not read WINDBORN, a Norse-inspired fantasy set in winter with a shield-maiden that has ice powers!
What better way to experience the cold?
books2read.com/u/38Qg2V
What better way to experience the cold?
books2read.com/u/38Qg2V
Of course. He is entirely lovable and the best boy, they all are
July 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Of course. He is entirely lovable and the best boy, they all are
Have you seen the web serial that I've been working on with some amazing authors hosted by the equally amazing @spotlightindie.bsky.social?
Realm Raiders is a fantastic story that is more than the sum of its parts.
We're up to chapter five so check it out!
spotlightindie.co.uk/category/rea...
Realm Raiders is a fantastic story that is more than the sum of its parts.
We're up to chapter five so check it out!
spotlightindie.co.uk/category/rea...
June 11, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Have you seen the web serial that I've been working on with some amazing authors hosted by the equally amazing @spotlightindie.bsky.social?
Realm Raiders is a fantastic story that is more than the sum of its parts.
We're up to chapter five so check it out!
spotlightindie.co.uk/category/rea...
Realm Raiders is a fantastic story that is more than the sum of its parts.
We're up to chapter five so check it out!
spotlightindie.co.uk/category/rea...
We are now reaching the time in the future where it's not 'the Simpsons did it' but 'Futurama did it'
April 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
We are now reaching the time in the future where it's not 'the Simpsons did it' but 'Futurama did it'
Writing a work email and made a typo, instead of possible, I wrote 'pobbible' which sparked an ancient memory in my mind of Pob....
April 23, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Writing a work email and made a typo, instead of possible, I wrote 'pobbible' which sparked an ancient memory in my mind of Pob....
I am joining the call from the @Soc_of_Authors today for Meta to #dothewritething !
So many of my friends have had their work stolen and used to train its AI so please sign this petition to show them and the government that this is unacceptable!
chng.it/qB6HqpYJxk
So many of my friends have had their work stolen and used to train its AI so please sign this petition to show them and the government that this is unacceptable!
chng.it/qB6HqpYJxk
April 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I am joining the call from the @Soc_of_Authors today for Meta to #dothewritething !
So many of my friends have had their work stolen and used to train its AI so please sign this petition to show them and the government that this is unacceptable!
chng.it/qB6HqpYJxk
So many of my friends have had their work stolen and used to train its AI so please sign this petition to show them and the government that this is unacceptable!
chng.it/qB6HqpYJxk
Wow, Google Docs, I know it's not going to be a very happy story but this feels like a bit of a leap
March 3, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Wow, Google Docs, I know it's not going to be a very happy story but this feels like a bit of a leap
Yes! If you go to the KDP's Marketing page then there should be an 'A+ Content' section, and then you choose a marketplace (I did Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk to test it) and manage the A+ content and it should all be in there!
I made the images in Canva first then added them in that module
I made the images in Canva first then added them in that module
February 4, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Yes! If you go to the KDP's Marketing page then there should be an 'A+ Content' section, and then you choose a marketplace (I did Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk to test it) and manage the A+ content and it should all be in there!
I made the images in Canva first then added them in that module
I made the images in Canva first then added them in that module
I have discovered over the last few days that the fancy images on Amazon are not only available to big publishers, but I can do it too!
I've now got these fancy images on the page for TROLLGRAVE - I think they look pretty cool!
(in case you want to check out the book... books2read.com/trollgrave)
I've now got these fancy images on the page for TROLLGRAVE - I think they look pretty cool!
(in case you want to check out the book... books2read.com/trollgrave)
February 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I have discovered over the last few days that the fancy images on Amazon are not only available to big publishers, but I can do it too!
I've now got these fancy images on the page for TROLLGRAVE - I think they look pretty cool!
(in case you want to check out the book... books2read.com/trollgrave)
I've now got these fancy images on the page for TROLLGRAVE - I think they look pretty cool!
(in case you want to check out the book... books2read.com/trollgrave)
Definitely do it!! You deserve shiny stickers!
I also give myself a (non-shiny) sticker for doing 400+ words.
I am a huge proponent of giving yourself stickers as a reward. it's a lovely little joyful thing! And it means I end up with a lovely wall calendar (hopefully) full of stickers!
I also give myself a (non-shiny) sticker for doing 400+ words.
I am a huge proponent of giving yourself stickers as a reward. it's a lovely little joyful thing! And it means I end up with a lovely wall calendar (hopefully) full of stickers!
January 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Definitely do it!! You deserve shiny stickers!
I also give myself a (non-shiny) sticker for doing 400+ words.
I am a huge proponent of giving yourself stickers as a reward. it's a lovely little joyful thing! And it means I end up with a lovely wall calendar (hopefully) full of stickers!
I also give myself a (non-shiny) sticker for doing 400+ words.
I am a huge proponent of giving yourself stickers as a reward. it's a lovely little joyful thing! And it means I end up with a lovely wall calendar (hopefully) full of stickers!
For today's writing, I will be aiming to give myself a shiny sticker (meaning I've written 1500+ words) this may or may not be because if I do this will push me to the top spot in a writing group's leader board....
(assuming the top 2 don't do any more writing today which is... unlikely)
(assuming the top 2 don't do any more writing today which is... unlikely)
January 29, 2025 at 7:16 AM
For today's writing, I will be aiming to give myself a shiny sticker (meaning I've written 1500+ words) this may or may not be because if I do this will push me to the top spot in a writing group's leader board....
(assuming the top 2 don't do any more writing today which is... unlikely)
(assuming the top 2 don't do any more writing today which is... unlikely)
I really like this idea and I recently gave myself a few words to live by too - courage (to try), kindness (to myself as well as others), joy (snap!). I made myself a desktop wallpaper to remind myself!
(I also feel the "joy in day job (a bit harder but I’ll give it a go!)" in my bones)
(I also feel the "joy in day job (a bit harder but I’ll give it a go!)" in my bones)
January 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
I really like this idea and I recently gave myself a few words to live by too - courage (to try), kindness (to myself as well as others), joy (snap!). I made myself a desktop wallpaper to remind myself!
(I also feel the "joy in day job (a bit harder but I’ll give it a go!)" in my bones)
(I also feel the "joy in day job (a bit harder but I’ll give it a go!)" in my bones)
TROLLGRAVE follows Alvir Einarson, a god-speaker and rune-weaver, as he seeks both answers and a kidnapped god-speaker in the Forest of Broken Trolls. But within its sinister depths even the gods’ protection may not be enough when dark powers are on the rise.
January 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
TROLLGRAVE follows Alvir Einarson, a god-speaker and rune-weaver, as he seeks both answers and a kidnapped god-speaker in the Forest of Broken Trolls. But within its sinister depths even the gods’ protection may not be enough when dark powers are on the rise.
My short pitch for WINDBORN is that it's a viking superhero revenge story.
We follow Edda as she thinks she's finally plundered enough to put the raiding life behind her and everthing is taken from her. She seeks her revenge as she comes to grips with her strange new powers as a Windborn.
We follow Edda as she thinks she's finally plundered enough to put the raiding life behind her and everthing is taken from her. She seeks her revenge as she comes to grips with her strange new powers as a Windborn.
January 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
My short pitch for WINDBORN is that it's a viking superhero revenge story.
We follow Edda as she thinks she's finally plundered enough to put the raiding life behind her and everthing is taken from her. She seeks her revenge as she comes to grips with her strange new powers as a Windborn.
We follow Edda as she thinks she's finally plundered enough to put the raiding life behind her and everthing is taken from her. She seeks her revenge as she comes to grips with her strange new powers as a Windborn.
Hello all you lovely new followers!
Probably a good time to do a fresh introduction.
I'm Alex, I write fantasy and I'm currently working on a dinosaur-heavy epic fantasy series, but I also have a couple of standalone Norse fantasy books (both SPFBO semi-finalists in their time!)
Probably a good time to do a fresh introduction.
I'm Alex, I write fantasy and I'm currently working on a dinosaur-heavy epic fantasy series, but I also have a couple of standalone Norse fantasy books (both SPFBO semi-finalists in their time!)
January 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Hello all you lovely new followers!
Probably a good time to do a fresh introduction.
I'm Alex, I write fantasy and I'm currently working on a dinosaur-heavy epic fantasy series, but I also have a couple of standalone Norse fantasy books (both SPFBO semi-finalists in their time!)
Probably a good time to do a fresh introduction.
I'm Alex, I write fantasy and I'm currently working on a dinosaur-heavy epic fantasy series, but I also have a couple of standalone Norse fantasy books (both SPFBO semi-finalists in their time!)