In this interview I talk about snake charmers, the number 1 mistake you can make as a writer (you can find it in this very sentence, haha), the inimitable work of @stevewestenra.bsky.social, and my own upcoming SF detective novel!
A productive weekend. When I've not been packing boxes for my planned house move, I've been working on the expanded version of my new novel, The Wolf Throne. It's coming together really well and I'm now on page 225/298. I hope to have a finished manuscript later this month!
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Coming up with voices for, tracking and maintaing alllll those characters has been one of my biggest challenges and pleasures in my career.
I loved the result 😍 Sorry if I nearly broke you 🤪 I have to say, this has been one of my favourite creative projects so far, so I hope to break you again in the future!
Find out more about me and my writing, including links to all my books, over on my website www.timhardieauthor.co.uk
The Brotherhood of the Eagle A Complete Viking-inspired fantasy series Hall of Bones, Sundered Souls, Lost Gods & Broken Brotherhood by Tim Hardie “one of the most epic series I have read in the last couple of years. The Brotherhood of the Eagle has it all” – FanFiAddict “it satisfied the cravings for those epic character-driven fantasy stories like Robin Hobb’s Realm of the Elderlings and John Gwynne’s Banished Lands saga” – Before We Go Blog “An entertaining tale to warm northern nights ... a true norse-style fantasy saga” - Janny Wurts
The Brotherhood of the Eagle is a complete Viking-inspired fantasy series, which will appeal to fans of Robin Hobb, Giles Kristian or John Gwynne. The first book, Hall of Bones, was an SPFBO Finalist and there’s an accompanying audiobook narrated by the talented @rjbayley.bsky.social
After adding five new chapters, I'm now doing a full read through of The Wolf Throne. Good progress tonight. I'm finishing on page 34/292 and hope to continue tomorrow.
Wait a minute... I think I know the person who wrote that!
The struggle between cats and reading (or in fact getting anything done whatsoever) is real...
It's a new month, which means it's time to wrap up the last one! Check out the reading I did in February here:
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How did your month go?
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It's new video day! The wonderful @kerosero.bsky.social joined Alex and Frasier this week for a chat - whilst sporting the world's best headphones - about writing, art and to play our new game - 'What in the World?' youtu.be/GziVHxEKFnc
An excellent weekend working on the expanded version of The Wolf Throne. All the new chapters are written. Now it's a case of going through the whole novel, making sure everything still hangs together. Not long to go now until I have a final draft manuscript!
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More work on The Wolf Throne this morning. I'm developing a second story strand to help flesh out the background of certain characters. This will provide more context for how things work out in the second half of the book. I'm liking how this expanded version is coming together.
Thank you! 😃
It's been a long week. More coffee is needed 😔
It's been a few days since our Big Indie Weekend wrapped up, and we wanted to say one last thanks to everyone involved and reminisce over some of our favourite moments, with no alternative agenda at all. #indieauthors #indiebooks #writingcommunity #writerslife #authorchat
Don't forget all our book giveways are open to enter until 9pm tonight - so if you missed one and want to enter, you've still got time. #bookgiveaway #indieauthors #indiebooks #indiechat #bookchat #booklovers #reading #writing #writingcommunity #booktalk
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After packing MANY boxes as we gear up to move house, I've discovered my bones are mostly made of chalk and my muscles were swapped with tissue paper at some point after 45 😕 I just need a moment...
Over on @spotlightindie.bsky.social's Patreon today prolific fantasy and sci-fi author @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social answers the questions in our latest interview!
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Our latest @spotlightindie.bsky.social author interview is live over on Patreon. Today we feature sci-fi and fantasy writer NC Scrimgeour!
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Why do I think Spotlight Indie is important? Because in world that's constantly fascinated by the worst in people, we should be celebrating what's wholesome, positive and good. Spotlight Indie is trying to make a difference and we'd love you to join us on our journey.
Spotlight Articles. Tim Hardie asks do short stories matter any more? Do they still have a place, when bookshops are dominated by novels, celebrity biographies and cookery books?
Do short stories matter any more? This is a question I consider for @spotlightindie.bsky.social over on their Patreon, which officially launches this coming weekend!
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The Big Indie Weekend runs 20th and 22nd February - panels and live chats, plus daily giveaways and the launch of our Patreon. Get ready for an epic indie weekend! #writingcommunity #indieauthors #readingcommunity @emilyinkpen.bsky.social
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Joining @spotlightindie.bsky.social's Patreon gives you access to loads of cool stuff and behind the scenes content. All funding raised keeps our events free and helps link indie creatives to their audience. Today we're featuring the awesome @arettger22.bsky.social!
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