Derek M Cartwright - author
@derekmcartwright.bsky.social
A writer of fanciful stories designed to spirit you off to world's full of laughter, unlikely heroes and the occasional ill-tempered wizard.
https://www.derekmcartwright.co.uk
https://www.derekmcartwright.co.uk
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So found out today that I didn't win this years Nobel prize for literature. I was disappointed to note that #comicfantasy isn't considered worthy enough...ah well their loss! #booksky #readingcommunity
- for more info check out my link in the bio.
- for more info check out my link in the bio.
Following my mum's passing and recent house move I have struggled to get back my writing mojo - fortunately with support from my wife the authorly juices are slowly beginning to flow. I have been 'encouraged' to take myself away tomorrow and just write or edit! Should be fun #authors #writers
January 30, 2026 at 8:40 PM
In this week's snooker news - yet another thrashing endured by yours truly. I shall go away and lick my wounds before dusting myself down and going again!! #bluesky
January 29, 2026 at 5:12 PM
In this week's snooker news - yet another thrashing endured by yours truly. I shall go away and lick my wounds before dusting myself down and going again!! #bluesky
It's my writing groups Christmas party tomorrow evening. Apparently after the literary quiz each of us have to read out our self penned 300 word flash fiction with the prompt 'the day after the snow came' - here's hoping for some inspiration tomorrow! #writers #authors #booksky
January 25, 2026 at 8:58 PM
In this week's snooker news - yet another heavy defeat for yours truly!! Still we roll up our sleeves and we come back next week for another thrashing! #bluesky
January 22, 2026 at 2:17 PM
In this week's snooker news - yet another heavy defeat for yours truly!! Still we roll up our sleeves and we come back next week for another thrashing! #bluesky
Calling local writers (UK South East), spaces still available for authors to sell their books at Farnham Literary Festivals indie book fair on 7th March 2026.
#writers #authors #indieauthor
Contact me via my website for more info www.derekmcartwright.co.uk
#writers #authors #indieauthor
Contact me via my website for more info www.derekmcartwright.co.uk
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Discover 'Tahira the Elemental,' an epic fantasy novel set in early European and North African prehistory. Follow Tahira, a young woman with elemental powers, as she navigates a violent, male-dominate...
www.derekmcartwright.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Calling local writers (UK South East), spaces still available for authors to sell their books at Farnham Literary Festivals indie book fair on 7th March 2026.
#writers #authors #indieauthor
Contact me via my website for more info www.derekmcartwright.co.uk
#writers #authors #indieauthor
Contact me via my website for more info www.derekmcartwright.co.uk
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January 17, 2026 at 11:50 PM
My adult children bought me a soundbar for my b/day. They thought it was very apt although it was missing a letter. Can't think what they were referring too!! #authors #writers #comicfantasy #indieauthor #booksky #bluesky
January 17, 2026 at 5:51 PM
My adult children bought me a soundbar for my b/day. They thought it was very apt although it was missing a letter. Can't think what they were referring too!! #authors #writers #comicfantasy #indieauthor #booksky #bluesky
Sent my novel off to the British library as per my legal obligations - bit late but better late than never - oops!
#indieauthor #writers #authors #comicfantasy #booksky #bluesky
#indieauthor #writers #authors #comicfantasy #booksky #bluesky
January 15, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Sent my novel off to the British library as per my legal obligations - bit late but better late than never - oops!
#indieauthor #writers #authors #comicfantasy #booksky #bluesky
#indieauthor #writers #authors #comicfantasy #booksky #bluesky
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There’s a deal going on Amazon today where hardback edition of my book is £14.25. Quite understand if you prefer to shop local/not give your dollar to the man, but if you like a bargain, now’s your moment. Full of new year’s tips, tricks and catharsis! 💚🩷🙏🏻
amzn.eu/d/2cYEqKB
amzn.eu/d/2cYEqKB
January 15, 2026 at 11:18 AM
There’s a deal going on Amazon today where hardback edition of my book is £14.25. Quite understand if you prefer to shop local/not give your dollar to the man, but if you like a bargain, now’s your moment. Full of new year’s tips, tricks and catharsis! 💚🩷🙏🏻
amzn.eu/d/2cYEqKB
amzn.eu/d/2cYEqKB
At my mum's funeral one of my uncles came up to me to say he read my book and would give me 5/10 as he wasn't that bothered about the subject. Confused I asked him which novel, he showed me the cover, it wasn't one of mine, besides I write novels - with apologies to my historian namesake! #booksky
January 15, 2026 at 1:38 PM
At my mum's funeral one of my uncles came up to me to say he read my book and would give me 5/10 as he wasn't that bothered about the subject. Confused I asked him which novel, he showed me the cover, it wasn't one of mine, besides I write novels - with apologies to my historian namesake! #booksky
It's been 6 weeks since we moved into our new house and we still have not been able to move everything in and yet we are thinking about starting the redecorating of the house - mad innit!! #bluesky
January 14, 2026 at 11:01 PM
It's been 6 weeks since we moved into our new house and we still have not been able to move everything in and yet we are thinking about starting the redecorating of the house - mad innit!! #bluesky
I may have mentioned before that we have been successful in setting up an indie book fair as part of the Farnham Literary festival.
It is on 7th March and author places are filling up nicely, although there are a few spaces left - should be a great event.
#writers #authors #indieauthor #booksky
It is on 7th March and author places are filling up nicely, although there are a few spaces left - should be a great event.
#writers #authors #indieauthor #booksky
January 13, 2026 at 11:12 PM
I may have mentioned before that we have been successful in setting up an indie book fair as part of the Farnham Literary festival.
It is on 7th March and author places are filling up nicely, although there are a few spaces left - should be a great event.
#writers #authors #indieauthor #booksky
It is on 7th March and author places are filling up nicely, although there are a few spaces left - should be a great event.
#writers #authors #indieauthor #booksky
A few months ago I finished writing a mid grade story about a young dyslexic boy, who's father left in mysterious circumstances. On his 10th b/day which is also a full moon we call a wolf moon he is given a magical stone which gives him superhuman powers. Tonight in the UK is a wolf moon!! #booksky
January 3, 2026 at 5:01 PM
A few months ago I finished writing a mid grade story about a young dyslexic boy, who's father left in mysterious circumstances. On his 10th b/day which is also a full moon we call a wolf moon he is given a magical stone which gives him superhuman powers. Tonight in the UK is a wolf moon!! #booksky
It was my 62nd birthday today - I've had better. My dad forgot my birthday but spent a couple of hours discussing my mum's funeral arrangements with me. My wife had to spend the day with her sick parents, my children couldn't visit as they both have the flu - will try again next month! #bluesky
December 29, 2025 at 11:47 PM
It was my 62nd birthday today - I've had better. My dad forgot my birthday but spent a couple of hours discussing my mum's funeral arrangements with me. My wife had to spend the day with her sick parents, my children couldn't visit as they both have the flu - will try again next month! #bluesky
Talking of fun (weren't we??), we are now able to publicly announced that the Farnham Literary festival festival will be hosting an indie book fair on Saturday 7th march 2026.
Interested Authors/publishers please contact me via my website for more info.
#authors #writers #publishers #readers
Interested Authors/publishers please contact me via my website for more info.
#authors #writers #publishers #readers
December 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Talking of fun (weren't we??), we are now able to publicly announced that the Farnham Literary festival festival will be hosting an indie book fair on Saturday 7th march 2026.
Interested Authors/publishers please contact me via my website for more info.
#authors #writers #publishers #readers
Interested Authors/publishers please contact me via my website for more info.
#authors #writers #publishers #readers
For those of you who mark and celebrate this festive period may I wish you all a very merry Christmas.
May I also wish you all peace and prosperity in the hope that the world will be a better place tomorrow. #bluesky
May I also wish you all peace and prosperity in the hope that the world will be a better place tomorrow. #bluesky
December 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
For those of you who mark and celebrate this festive period may I wish you all a very merry Christmas.
May I also wish you all peace and prosperity in the hope that the world will be a better place tomorrow. #bluesky
May I also wish you all peace and prosperity in the hope that the world will be a better place tomorrow. #bluesky
Decided to pack up writing until the new year now. I have however set myself quite a target for 2026.
I want to publish 4 novels next year as well as a weekly short story for my comic fantasy narration YouTube channel - see example! #writers #booksky #storytime
youtu.be/1U9cVHgcEVM?...
I want to publish 4 novels next year as well as a weekly short story for my comic fantasy narration YouTube channel - see example! #writers #booksky #storytime
youtu.be/1U9cVHgcEVM?...
Noshit Sherlock & the Vanishing Souls – A Hilarious Fantasy Detective Tale
YouTube video by Runes and Red Tape
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December 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Decided to pack up writing until the new year now. I have however set myself quite a target for 2026.
I want to publish 4 novels next year as well as a weekly short story for my comic fantasy narration YouTube channel - see example! #writers #booksky #storytime
youtu.be/1U9cVHgcEVM?...
I want to publish 4 novels next year as well as a weekly short story for my comic fantasy narration YouTube channel - see example! #writers #booksky #storytime
youtu.be/1U9cVHgcEVM?...