David Dodds
@daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social
Author of urban fantasy & historical fiction. Semi-retired bat ecologist. Gliding instructor. Butler to a highly-opinionated Jack Russell.
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David Dodds
@daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social
· Apr 14
'Touchpaper' on sale in hardback, paperback and ebook.
'An immersive urban fantasy with a fun twist on legendary and mythological creatures.' Reedsy Discovery
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'An immersive urban fantasy with a fun twist on legendary and mythological creatures.' Reedsy Discovery
#booksky #blueksy #books #writing #urbanfantasy #kindle #writingcommunity #fantasy #fiction #authors #history #indie #writer #bookshops
Today I will mostly be editing ‘Wyrm-galdr’ the old-fashioned way. I need to let the changes into a laptop later, but I find I can think better this way!
October 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Today I will mostly be editing ‘Wyrm-galdr’ the old-fashioned way. I need to let the changes into a laptop later, but I find I can think better this way!
It’s done! The first draft of ‘Wyrm-galdr’ is complete!
This is the second book in the ‘Parallel Realm’ series and takes the story of ‘Touchpaper’ onwards, as Drew, Archer, Alysdum, Traggheim & Garm tackle a new menace threat.
This is the second book in the ‘Parallel Realm’ series and takes the story of ‘Touchpaper’ onwards, as Drew, Archer, Alysdum, Traggheim & Garm tackle a new menace threat.
October 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM
It’s done! The first draft of ‘Wyrm-galdr’ is complete!
This is the second book in the ‘Parallel Realm’ series and takes the story of ‘Touchpaper’ onwards, as Drew, Archer, Alysdum, Traggheim & Garm tackle a new menace threat.
This is the second book in the ‘Parallel Realm’ series and takes the story of ‘Touchpaper’ onwards, as Drew, Archer, Alysdum, Traggheim & Garm tackle a new menace threat.
Vicki Masters brilliant historical novel ‘The Castilians’ is just 99p on Amazon until the end of the month. It’s the first in a series of five novels that follow a divided family through the religious turmoil of the sixteenth century in Scotland and across Europe.
amzn.eu/d/7wKPiSY
amzn.eu/d/7wKPiSY
September 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Vicki Masters brilliant historical novel ‘The Castilians’ is just 99p on Amazon until the end of the month. It’s the first in a series of five novels that follow a divided family through the religious turmoil of the sixteenth century in Scotland and across Europe.
amzn.eu/d/7wKPiSY
amzn.eu/d/7wKPiSY
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I've never taken so long to research and write a book (due to #longcovid) so I've never been so delighted to hold a new book in my hands! I can't wait to share these #CelticTales, and @elisecillustration.com's stunning illustrations, with everyone! I don't have to wait long, it's published on 16 Oct
September 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I've never taken so long to research and write a book (due to #longcovid) so I've never been so delighted to hold a new book in my hands! I can't wait to share these #CelticTales, and @elisecillustration.com's stunning illustrations, with everyone! I don't have to wait long, it's published on 16 Oct
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Finally, Book Two of the award-winning series, The Children of the Stars.
As of today, 3/2/2025, both are available at Amazon.
As of today, 3/2/2025, both are available at Amazon.
March 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Finally, Book Two of the award-winning series, The Children of the Stars.
As of today, 3/2/2025, both are available at Amazon.
As of today, 3/2/2025, both are available at Amazon.
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Morning! I'm mostly reading @joeabercrombie.com's superb The Devils (on audiobook, narrated perfectly by Steven Pacey), interspersed with dipping in and out of Michael Palin's Diaries (1980-1988). And just started Touchpaper by @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social, and enjoying that a lot too 😊
September 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Morning! I'm mostly reading @joeabercrombie.com's superb The Devils (on audiobook, narrated perfectly by Steven Pacey), interspersed with dipping in and out of Michael Palin's Diaries (1980-1988). And just started Touchpaper by @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social, and enjoying that a lot too 😊
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A cold rainy day here in Scotland. Only one thing to do - pour some tea and rearrange some words.
a cup of coffee sits on a table next to a book
ALT: a cup of coffee sits on a table next to a book
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September 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
A cold rainy day here in Scotland. Only one thing to do - pour some tea and rearrange some words.
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In a cafe in Peebles this week enjoying the new novel by @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social
The historic streets of Edinburgh hide a parallel realm of shadowy killers. Daemons, angelii and dangerous shades feature. Whats not to like! ❤️
The historic streets of Edinburgh hide a parallel realm of shadowy killers. Daemons, angelii and dangerous shades feature. Whats not to like! ❤️
August 31, 2025 at 4:54 PM
In a cafe in Peebles this week enjoying the new novel by @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social
The historic streets of Edinburgh hide a parallel realm of shadowy killers. Daemons, angelii and dangerous shades feature. Whats not to like! ❤️
The historic streets of Edinburgh hide a parallel realm of shadowy killers. Daemons, angelii and dangerous shades feature. Whats not to like! ❤️
Thanks to everyone who left an Amazon or Goodreads review for 'Touchpaper' 👍
Amazon have a grip on book retail, so each review has a disproportionate effect on visibility to potential readers.
If you haven't got around to it yet, please take a moment to leave a review or a rating. Thank you! 😊
Amazon have a grip on book retail, so each review has a disproportionate effect on visibility to potential readers.
If you haven't got around to it yet, please take a moment to leave a review or a rating. Thank you! 😊
August 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Thanks to everyone who left an Amazon or Goodreads review for 'Touchpaper' 👍
Amazon have a grip on book retail, so each review has a disproportionate effect on visibility to potential readers.
If you haven't got around to it yet, please take a moment to leave a review or a rating. Thank you! 😊
Amazon have a grip on book retail, so each review has a disproportionate effect on visibility to potential readers.
If you haven't got around to it yet, please take a moment to leave a review or a rating. Thank you! 😊
My latest author newsletter is on it's way, full of updates about the Parallel Realm books.
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July 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
My latest author newsletter is on it's way, full of updates about the Parallel Realm books.
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Hope you enjoy it June!
Just picked up my copy of Touchpaper by @daviddoddsauthor.bsky.social
Looking forward to this immensely! The historic streets of Edinburgh and parallel realms of shadowy killers. Nice!
Looking forward to this immensely! The historic streets of Edinburgh and parallel realms of shadowy killers. Nice!
July 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Hope you enjoy it June!
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A big thank you to local author David Dodds who popped into Peebles Library and donated a copy of his book 'Touchpaper'.This historical fantasy is based in Edinburgh and is the first book of a series called The Parallel Realm.The book will be available to borrow soon🙂 #lovelibraries
March 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
A big thank you to local author David Dodds who popped into Peebles Library and donated a copy of his book 'Touchpaper'.This historical fantasy is based in Edinburgh and is the first book of a series called The Parallel Realm.The book will be available to borrow soon🙂 #lovelibraries
Great Instagram review of 'Touchpaper by @libraryqueenz.bsky.social
#booksky #touchpaper #parallelrealm #books #urbanfantasy #cozyfantasy #indieauthor #reading #bookstoread #fantasyauthor #bookreview #fantasybookreview
#booksky #touchpaper #parallelrealm #books #urbanfantasy #cozyfantasy #indieauthor #reading #bookstoread #fantasyauthor #bookreview #fantasybookreview
July 1, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Great Instagram review of 'Touchpaper by @libraryqueenz.bsky.social
#booksky #touchpaper #parallelrealm #books #urbanfantasy #cozyfantasy #indieauthor #reading #bookstoread #fantasyauthor #bookreview #fantasybookreview
#booksky #touchpaper #parallelrealm #books #urbanfantasy #cozyfantasy #indieauthor #reading #bookstoread #fantasyauthor #bookreview #fantasybookreview
Another great Instagram review for Touchpaper, this time by scorpiobookishgirl
#booksky #books #indieauthor #urbanfantasy #magicalrealism #reading #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #writing #fantasynovel #edinburgh #cityofedinburgh #scotland #scottish #scots #alba #lothians
#booksky #books #indieauthor #urbanfantasy #magicalrealism #reading #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #writing #fantasynovel #edinburgh #cityofedinburgh #scotland #scottish #scots #alba #lothians
June 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Another great Instagram review for Touchpaper, this time by scorpiobookishgirl
#booksky #books #indieauthor #urbanfantasy #magicalrealism #reading #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #writing #fantasynovel #edinburgh #cityofedinburgh #scotland #scottish #scots #alba #lothians
#booksky #books #indieauthor #urbanfantasy #magicalrealism #reading #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #writing #fantasynovel #edinburgh #cityofedinburgh #scotland #scottish #scots #alba #lothians
An absolutely lovely review of ‘Touchpaper’ across on Instagram by @__thatswhatsheread 😊
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June 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
An absolutely lovely review of ‘Touchpaper’ across on Instagram by @__thatswhatsheread 😊
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11 years ago my engineer student step-son was left in charge of Bracken, my JRT puppy. This is the manual I wrote for him. 🤣
#dogs #jackrussellterrier #jrt #terrierlover #jrtowner #writer #humour #funny #dogowner
#dogs #jackrussellterrier #jrt #terrierlover #jrtowner #writer #humour #funny #dogowner
June 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
11 years ago my engineer student step-son was left in charge of Bracken, my JRT puppy. This is the manual I wrote for him. 🤣
#dogs #jackrussellterrier #jrt #terrierlover #jrtowner #writer #humour #funny #dogowner
#dogs #jackrussellterrier #jrt #terrierlover #jrtowner #writer #humour #funny #dogowner
‘Wyrm-galdr’ just passed 50,000 words!
The 2nd book in the Parallel Realm series follows Drew, Archer and others as they face down a community turned toxic.
#indieauthor #urbanfantasy #fantasywriter #booksky #writinglife #author #wordcount #magicalrealism #riversoflondon #neverwhere #author
The 2nd book in the Parallel Realm series follows Drew, Archer and others as they face down a community turned toxic.
#indieauthor #urbanfantasy #fantasywriter #booksky #writinglife #author #wordcount #magicalrealism #riversoflondon #neverwhere #author
June 16, 2025 at 9:38 AM
‘Wyrm-galdr’ just passed 50,000 words!
The 2nd book in the Parallel Realm series follows Drew, Archer and others as they face down a community turned toxic.
#indieauthor #urbanfantasy #fantasywriter #booksky #writinglife #author #wordcount #magicalrealism #riversoflondon #neverwhere #author
The 2nd book in the Parallel Realm series follows Drew, Archer and others as they face down a community turned toxic.
#indieauthor #urbanfantasy #fantasywriter #booksky #writinglife #author #wordcount #magicalrealism #riversoflondon #neverwhere #author
Lovely book mail post about my novel ‘Touchpaper’ by Makita_reads over on Instagram.
#bookmail #books #urbanfantasy #books #reading #bookreview #booksky #reading #writingcommunity #author #authors #fantasy
#bookmail #books #urbanfantasy #books #reading #bookreview #booksky #reading #writingcommunity #author #authors #fantasy
June 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Lovely book mail post about my novel ‘Touchpaper’ by Makita_reads over on Instagram.
#bookmail #books #urbanfantasy #books #reading #bookreview #booksky #reading #writingcommunity #author #authors #fantasy
#bookmail #books #urbanfantasy #books #reading #bookreview #booksky #reading #writingcommunity #author #authors #fantasy
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Indie solidarity. The symbiosis between indie bookshops and indie publishers makes it possible for us to do what we do. Manifesto printed for #indiebookshopweek
June 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Indie solidarity. The symbiosis between indie bookshops and indie publishers makes it possible for us to do what we do. Manifesto printed for #indiebookshopweek
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Love Books 📚
Love Bookshops ❤️
It’s Independent Bookshop Week!
Make sure you get out and show your support!! 🙌📖
#indiebookshopweek @booksaremybag.bsky.social
@stanfordstravel.bsky.social @batterseabookshop.bsky.social
Love Bookshops ❤️
It’s Independent Bookshop Week!
Make sure you get out and show your support!! 🙌📖
#indiebookshopweek @booksaremybag.bsky.social
@stanfordstravel.bsky.social @batterseabookshop.bsky.social
June 14, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Love Books 📚
Love Bookshops ❤️
It’s Independent Bookshop Week!
Make sure you get out and show your support!! 🙌📖
#indiebookshopweek @booksaremybag.bsky.social
@stanfordstravel.bsky.social @batterseabookshop.bsky.social
Love Bookshops ❤️
It’s Independent Bookshop Week!
Make sure you get out and show your support!! 🙌📖
#indiebookshopweek @booksaremybag.bsky.social
@stanfordstravel.bsky.social @batterseabookshop.bsky.social