Andrew Varga
@andrewvargaauthor.bsky.social
YA Historical Fiction author of the Jump in Time series.
Total History Geek. Canadian.
www.andrewvargaauthor.com
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Total History Geek. Canadian.
www.andrewvargaauthor.com
#TimeTravelAuthors Starter Pack: https://tinyurl.com/yk68h2nd
#HistoricalFiction Starter Pack: https://tinyurl.com/5n8cnfk5
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![Text of the review from the Midwest Book Review. They stated: "Original, deftly crafted, and a fun read from start to finish, the 'A Jump in Time' [series] . . . is especially and unreservedly recommended for the personal reading lists of all dedicated action/adventure time travel science fiction fans and community/public library Science Fiction & Fantasy collections."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qmpx5hfw6bequk3qjfz7q5wv/bafkreiadtpbjuvy4xd2f5nnc3efsp7drxxxjf4anaatn4ymukchmxdpjvu@jpeg)
The Midwest Book Review, which is a huuuge review site for libraries and academic institutions, just reviewed the first three books of my series. And they loved them!
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I am now up to 5 spam emails a day from:
- phony book clubs wanting to feature me
- phony authors wanting to connect
- marketing "experts" wanting to help me sell
My big question is: At what level of spam do I consider myself a successful author?
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- phony book clubs wanting to feature me
- phony authors wanting to connect
- marketing "experts" wanting to help me sell
My big question is: At what level of spam do I consider myself a successful author?
#Writesky #WritingCommunity #TimeTravelAuthors
November 14, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I am now up to 5 spam emails a day from:
- phony book clubs wanting to feature me
- phony authors wanting to connect
- marketing "experts" wanting to help me sell
My big question is: At what level of spam do I consider myself a successful author?
#Writesky #WritingCommunity #TimeTravelAuthors
- phony book clubs wanting to feature me
- phony authors wanting to connect
- marketing "experts" wanting to help me sell
My big question is: At what level of spam do I consider myself a successful author?
#Writesky #WritingCommunity #TimeTravelAuthors
Whoo hoo! All four of my books are currently in the top 100 best sellers in Amazon US for Teen & Young Adult Ancient Historical Fiction! Thank you to everyone who has given my series a chance.
#WriteSky #WritersCommunity #TimeTravelAuthors
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November 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Whoo hoo! All four of my books are currently in the top 100 best sellers in Amazon US for Teen & Young Adult Ancient Historical Fiction! Thank you to everyone who has given my series a chance.
#WriteSky #WritersCommunity #TimeTravelAuthors
#WriteSky #WritersCommunity #TimeTravelAuthors
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You guys wanna see a dead body?
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
You guys wanna see a dead body?
#TimeTravelAuthors D11
Time is always flying for my MCs, but in the wrong sense. It seems that they rarely have a chance to recover from their last near-death escapade before another one is upon them.
Time is always flying for my MCs, but in the wrong sense. It seems that they rarely have a chance to recover from their last near-death escapade before another one is upon them.
November 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
#TimeTravelAuthors D11
Time is always flying for my MCs, but in the wrong sense. It seems that they rarely have a chance to recover from their last near-death escapade before another one is upon them.
Time is always flying for my MCs, but in the wrong sense. It seems that they rarely have a chance to recover from their last near-death escapade before another one is upon them.
#VillainVibeVember D2
"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Victor Stahl." He brushes a speck of lint off the sleeve of his impecabbly tailored suit. "And I am no villain. When the people of the world finally comprehend my plan they will call me hero, leader, and perhaps even . . . saviour?"
"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Victor Stahl." He brushes a speck of lint off the sleeve of his impecabbly tailored suit. "And I am no villain. When the people of the world finally comprehend my plan they will call me hero, leader, and perhaps even . . . saviour?"
November 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
#VillainVibeVember D2
"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Victor Stahl." He brushes a speck of lint off the sleeve of his impecabbly tailored suit. "And I am no villain. When the people of the world finally comprehend my plan they will call me hero, leader, and perhaps even . . . saviour?"
"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Victor Stahl." He brushes a speck of lint off the sleeve of his impecabbly tailored suit. "And I am no villain. When the people of the world finally comprehend my plan they will call me hero, leader, and perhaps even . . . saviour?"
#Novmemeber 11
I'm not sure what my MMC's fursona would be, but my FMC is definitely a large jungle cat, either a panther or a tiger. Even my MMC regularly says that she walks in the forest like a tiger stalking her prey.
I'm not sure what my MMC's fursona would be, but my FMC is definitely a large jungle cat, either a panther or a tiger. Even my MMC regularly says that she walks in the forest like a tiger stalking her prey.
#Novmemeber 11
Tell us your Main Character's fursona/what animal they would be.
Is your character already an animal? What human job would they have?
(If you use any images, remember alt text)
Tell us your Main Character's fursona/what animal they would be.
Is your character already an animal? What human job would they have?
(If you use any images, remember alt text)
November 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
#Novmemeber 11
I'm not sure what my MMC's fursona would be, but my FMC is definitely a large jungle cat, either a panther or a tiger. Even my MMC regularly says that she walks in the forest like a tiger stalking her prey.
I'm not sure what my MMC's fursona would be, but my FMC is definitely a large jungle cat, either a panther or a tiger. Even my MMC regularly says that she walks in the forest like a tiger stalking her prey.
#TimeTravelAuthors D9
I once had my son, who has a degree in mathematics, calculate for me the maximum amount of arrows that someone could launch directly into the air before the first one fell. We had to base this on a sixty pound bow with the arrows going straight up.
I once had my son, who has a degree in mathematics, calculate for me the maximum amount of arrows that someone could launch directly into the air before the first one fell. We had to base this on a sixty pound bow with the arrows going straight up.
November 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
#TimeTravelAuthors D9
I once had my son, who has a degree in mathematics, calculate for me the maximum amount of arrows that someone could launch directly into the air before the first one fell. We had to base this on a sixty pound bow with the arrows going straight up.
I once had my son, who has a degree in mathematics, calculate for me the maximum amount of arrows that someone could launch directly into the air before the first one fell. We had to base this on a sixty pound bow with the arrows going straight up.
#Novmemeber 10
Fun fact about me:
I've was once kicked out of Italy. (And the story of this tale became my first ever piece of paid writing.)
Fun fact about me:
I've was once kicked out of Italy. (And the story of this tale became my first ever piece of paid writing.)
#Novmemeber 10
Corporate-style icebreaker jump scare 😱: tell us a fun fact about you, the author!
This is meant to be fun, so if "fun facts" make you cringe, feel free to adjust this prompt. You could do two truths and a lie, or just give us a non-personal fun fact that brings you joy.
Corporate-style icebreaker jump scare 😱: tell us a fun fact about you, the author!
This is meant to be fun, so if "fun facts" make you cringe, feel free to adjust this prompt. You could do two truths and a lie, or just give us a non-personal fun fact that brings you joy.
November 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
#Novmemeber 10
Fun fact about me:
I've was once kicked out of Italy. (And the story of this tale became my first ever piece of paid writing.)
Fun fact about me:
I've was once kicked out of Italy. (And the story of this tale became my first ever piece of paid writing.)
There is a thin layer of snow covering everything today. Come on Weather Gods--it's only early November! I'm pretty sure the rules state that there is no snow until December.
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
There is a thin layer of snow covering everything today. Come on Weather Gods--it's only early November! I'm pretty sure the rules state that there is no snow until December.
I've had a pretty busy summer, so I haven't had a chance to properly promote The Spartan Sacrifice. But on November 15th I'll be at Indigo Oshawa signing copies of all my books.
I hope to see you there--they make great Christmas presents for the history fan in your life!
#BookSigning #Writesky
I hope to see you there--they make great Christmas presents for the history fan in your life!
#BookSigning #Writesky
November 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I've had a pretty busy summer, so I haven't had a chance to properly promote The Spartan Sacrifice. But on November 15th I'll be at Indigo Oshawa signing copies of all my books.
I hope to see you there--they make great Christmas presents for the history fan in your life!
#BookSigning #Writesky
I hope to see you there--they make great Christmas presents for the history fan in your life!
#BookSigning #Writesky
First day back at work after a week in Costa Rica.
Goodbye beaches, sun, relaxation, and rainforest.
Hello home office, grey skies, tons of work, and leaves to rake.
The only bright note is that I'm not noticing the Daylight Savings Time change.
Goodbye beaches, sun, relaxation, and rainforest.
Hello home office, grey skies, tons of work, and leaves to rake.
The only bright note is that I'm not noticing the Daylight Savings Time change.
November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
First day back at work after a week in Costa Rica.
Goodbye beaches, sun, relaxation, and rainforest.
Hello home office, grey skies, tons of work, and leaves to rake.
The only bright note is that I'm not noticing the Daylight Savings Time change.
Goodbye beaches, sun, relaxation, and rainforest.
Hello home office, grey skies, tons of work, and leaves to rake.
The only bright note is that I'm not noticing the Daylight Savings Time change.
It's I Read Canadian Day! I'm currently soaking up the sun in Costa Rica, but that doesn't mean I'm without my Canadian beach read. (A Siege of Bitterns by Steve Burrows).
Happy Reading!!!
#IReadCanadianDay #Writesky #WritingCommunity
Happy Reading!!!
#IReadCanadianDay #Writesky #WritingCommunity
November 6, 2025 at 12:39 AM
It's I Read Canadian Day! I'm currently soaking up the sun in Costa Rica, but that doesn't mean I'm without my Canadian beach read. (A Siege of Bitterns by Steve Burrows).
Happy Reading!!!
#IReadCanadianDay #Writesky #WritingCommunity
Happy Reading!!!
#IReadCanadianDay #Writesky #WritingCommunity
Come join the November fun!
(It's heavy on the US Thanksgiving theme, but the prompts are still fun!)
(It's heavy on the US Thanksgiving theme, but the prompts are still fun!)
Next month's prompts, #TimeTravelAuthors! This month with extra servings of "thanks"! (I'm thankful for all of you!) #WritingPrompts #WritingQs #TimeTravelAuthorsQs #TimeTravelAuthorsQ #WritingCommunity
October 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Come join the November fun!
(It's heavy on the US Thanksgiving theme, but the prompts are still fun!)
(It's heavy on the US Thanksgiving theme, but the prompts are still fun!)
#TimeTravelAuthors D27
Sam
I love time tavelling. I can just lose myself for a few weeks, and not have to worry about my mom bitching at me or my asshole stepdad. Sure, things get tough sometimes. But at least in history I have my bow. That won't help me in my crappy normal life.
Sam
I love time tavelling. I can just lose myself for a few weeks, and not have to worry about my mom bitching at me or my asshole stepdad. Sure, things get tough sometimes. But at least in history I have my bow. That won't help me in my crappy normal life.
October 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
#TimeTravelAuthors D27
Sam
I love time tavelling. I can just lose myself for a few weeks, and not have to worry about my mom bitching at me or my asshole stepdad. Sure, things get tough sometimes. But at least in history I have my bow. That won't help me in my crappy normal life.
Sam
I love time tavelling. I can just lose myself for a few weeks, and not have to worry about my mom bitching at me or my asshole stepdad. Sure, things get tough sometimes. But at least in history I have my bow. That won't help me in my crappy normal life.
#TimeTravelAuthors D27
Dan
"I hate time travelling. Yeah, yeah, I know. It's supposed to be miraculous. See history close up. Meet famous people. Experience things that people only dream about." Snorts. "I lost my excitement for it the first time I got stabbed."
Dan
"I hate time travelling. Yeah, yeah, I know. It's supposed to be miraculous. See history close up. Meet famous people. Experience things that people only dream about." Snorts. "I lost my excitement for it the first time I got stabbed."
October 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
#TimeTravelAuthors D27
Dan
"I hate time travelling. Yeah, yeah, I know. It's supposed to be miraculous. See history close up. Meet famous people. Experience things that people only dream about." Snorts. "I lost my excitement for it the first time I got stabbed."
Dan
"I hate time travelling. Yeah, yeah, I know. It's supposed to be miraculous. See history close up. Meet famous people. Experience things that people only dream about." Snorts. "I lost my excitement for it the first time I got stabbed."
#TimeTravelAuthors D23
Dan - "Enemies? Let's see, there's Victor and all his moronic allies who are trying to take over the world."
Sam - "And don't forget all the people you piss off on our time jumps."
Dan - "They're not enemies. They're just job hazards."
Sam rolls her eyes and mutters.
Dan - "Enemies? Let's see, there's Victor and all his moronic allies who are trying to take over the world."
Sam - "And don't forget all the people you piss off on our time jumps."
Dan - "They're not enemies. They're just job hazards."
Sam rolls her eyes and mutters.
October 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
#TimeTravelAuthors D23
Dan - "Enemies? Let's see, there's Victor and all his moronic allies who are trying to take over the world."
Sam - "And don't forget all the people you piss off on our time jumps."
Dan - "They're not enemies. They're just job hazards."
Sam rolls her eyes and mutters.
Dan - "Enemies? Let's see, there's Victor and all his moronic allies who are trying to take over the world."
Sam - "And don't forget all the people you piss off on our time jumps."
Dan - "They're not enemies. They're just job hazards."
Sam rolls her eyes and mutters.
Weird Google search of the day.
"How were gladiators executed when they asked for, but were not granted, missio?"
After looking at way too many mosaics and ancient wall paintings, I've determined that the answer is: "Any way that was quick and clean"
#writesky #Historicalfiction
"How were gladiators executed when they asked for, but were not granted, missio?"
After looking at way too many mosaics and ancient wall paintings, I've determined that the answer is: "Any way that was quick and clean"
#writesky #Historicalfiction
October 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Weird Google search of the day.
"How were gladiators executed when they asked for, but were not granted, missio?"
After looking at way too many mosaics and ancient wall paintings, I've determined that the answer is: "Any way that was quick and clean"
#writesky #Historicalfiction
"How were gladiators executed when they asked for, but were not granted, missio?"
After looking at way too many mosaics and ancient wall paintings, I've determined that the answer is: "Any way that was quick and clean"
#writesky #Historicalfiction
Stop scrolling and post two characters that bring you happiness
October 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Stop scrolling and post two characters that bring you happiness
#TimeTravelAuthors D21
Dan and Sam in a moment of agreement. "Everything! So many people we loved died, and even more deaths are coming if Victor isn't stopped. We constantly jump back in time to save history, but it is our own history that needs fixing."
Dan and Sam in a moment of agreement. "Everything! So many people we loved died, and even more deaths are coming if Victor isn't stopped. We constantly jump back in time to save history, but it is our own history that needs fixing."
October 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
#TimeTravelAuthors D21
Dan and Sam in a moment of agreement. "Everything! So many people we loved died, and even more deaths are coming if Victor isn't stopped. We constantly jump back in time to save history, but it is our own history that needs fixing."
Dan and Sam in a moment of agreement. "Everything! So many people we loved died, and even more deaths are coming if Victor isn't stopped. We constantly jump back in time to save history, but it is our own history that needs fixing."
Whoo hoo!!
I'm not really a huge baseball fan, but there is something incredibly satisfying about the only Canadian team now heading to the World Series!
Go Jays!!!!
I'm not really a huge baseball fan, but there is something incredibly satisfying about the only Canadian team now heading to the World Series!
Go Jays!!!!
October 21, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Whoo hoo!!
I'm not really a huge baseball fan, but there is something incredibly satisfying about the only Canadian team now heading to the World Series!
Go Jays!!!!
I'm not really a huge baseball fan, but there is something incredibly satisfying about the only Canadian team now heading to the World Series!
Go Jays!!!!
Just finished my annual training. I'm Canadian but I work remotely in the US, so I do US training.
Even though I've done it for the last 6 years, it still surprises me EVERY TIME that this is part of my training.
Even though I've done it for the last 6 years, it still surprises me EVERY TIME that this is part of my training.
October 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Just finished my annual training. I'm Canadian but I work remotely in the US, so I do US training.
Even though I've done it for the last 6 years, it still surprises me EVERY TIME that this is part of my training.
Even though I've done it for the last 6 years, it still surprises me EVERY TIME that this is part of my training.
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Check out my little Best in Volume flash fiction story!
And check out all the others too - there are so many awesome stories here!
And check out all the others too - there are so many awesome stories here!
And our final award for Volume 3 is our Best in Volume. For the first time, it goes to an author who won Best in Issue.
Shout a HUGE Congratulations to @writernatswift.bsky.social Nat Swift who has taken the Volume by storm.
tinyurl.com/NatBestIn
Thank you @lizalterman.bsky.social for judging
Shout a HUGE Congratulations to @writernatswift.bsky.social Nat Swift who has taken the Volume by storm.
tinyurl.com/NatBestIn
Thank you @lizalterman.bsky.social for judging
Best in Volume-Volume 3 | Bunker Squirrel Magazine
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October 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Check out my little Best in Volume flash fiction story!
And check out all the others too - there are so many awesome stories here!
And check out all the others too - there are so many awesome stories here!
#TimeTravelAuthors D15
Sam
History really sucks if you are the wrong gender. If you're a woman, don't travel back in time unless you can tolerate being regularly harassed and belittled. Always keep a knife handy--preferably with a second one hidden. And trust no one!
Sam
History really sucks if you are the wrong gender. If you're a woman, don't travel back in time unless you can tolerate being regularly harassed and belittled. Always keep a knife handy--preferably with a second one hidden. And trust no one!
October 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
#TimeTravelAuthors D15
Sam
History really sucks if you are the wrong gender. If you're a woman, don't travel back in time unless you can tolerate being regularly harassed and belittled. Always keep a knife handy--preferably with a second one hidden. And trust no one!
Sam
History really sucks if you are the wrong gender. If you're a woman, don't travel back in time unless you can tolerate being regularly harassed and belittled. Always keep a knife handy--preferably with a second one hidden. And trust no one!
#TimeTravelAuthors D17
Dan
The first rule of time jumping is "Don't attract attention!" That only leads to angry people carrying pointy objects asking nosy questions like Who are you? How did you get here? and What's in that backpack?
Dan
The first rule of time jumping is "Don't attract attention!" That only leads to angry people carrying pointy objects asking nosy questions like Who are you? How did you get here? and What's in that backpack?
October 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
#TimeTravelAuthors D17
Dan
The first rule of time jumping is "Don't attract attention!" That only leads to angry people carrying pointy objects asking nosy questions like Who are you? How did you get here? and What's in that backpack?
Dan
The first rule of time jumping is "Don't attract attention!" That only leads to angry people carrying pointy objects asking nosy questions like Who are you? How did you get here? and What's in that backpack?
#PlotTober Day 16
My MC begins to clue in that something is different when he accidentally sends himself back in time to 1066 England & hears the local villagers speaking Anglo-Saxon.
Yup. I'm pretty sure that's my insighting incident.
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky
My MC begins to clue in that something is different when he accidentally sends himself back in time to 1066 England & hears the local villagers speaking Anglo-Saxon.
Yup. I'm pretty sure that's my insighting incident.
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky
#PlotTober Day 16: Inciting Incident
Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.
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Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky
October 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
#PlotTober Day 16
My MC begins to clue in that something is different when he accidentally sends himself back in time to 1066 England & hears the local villagers speaking Anglo-Saxon.
Yup. I'm pretty sure that's my insighting incident.
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky
My MC begins to clue in that something is different when he accidentally sends himself back in time to 1066 England & hears the local villagers speaking Anglo-Saxon.
Yup. I'm pretty sure that's my insighting incident.
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky