Dave Lawson
dlawsonauthor.bsky.social
Dave Lawson
@dlawsonauthor.bsky.social
Fantasy Author: The Envoys of War out now!!
Dog dad, husband, teacher, chaos-causer.
Member of the #secretscribes, contributor to Willow Wraith Press. reviewer at fanfiaddict.com


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If the algo shows you this post, you need more fun fantasy adventure in your life! Check out the Envoys of Chaos series: full of banter, bickering, dnd vibes, action, and, well, chaos. Available on Kindle Unlimited and Audible. Signed copies available through my website!
What you should listen to while reading The Envoys of War!
This is just a smattering of the songs that fit. I’ve got an entire playlist with 40 something songs! Just sayin’…
Anyway, the next time you want to read and listen to some music, consider picking The Envoys of War!
November 9, 2025 at 11:38 PM
A dalliance with a new project gave new life to my creativity, and we're back working on book 2 again. Let's goooooooooo!
November 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Writing the sequel? Meh.
Writing the new project? Inject it into my veins.
November 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Writing fantasy is writing "she put a dollop of butter on the porridge", realising your world does not in fact have cattle and changing it to "she put a dollop of antelope butter on the porridge"
Writing fantasy is trying to figure out what to call a French braid when there is no France.
Writing about fantasy cephalopods is typing “She winked” and having to look up whether octopi can wink (they can)
November 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Coming in 2026, but available for pre-order now! Get your copy of AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO SETTING DESIGN from The Crafty Bookstore and you can add golden sprayed edges!

www.thecraftybookstore.com/product-page...

(Other options will be available later, but TCB is the only place for these edges!)💙📚🪐
November 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
One thing I’d like my books to be remembered for are the platonic friendships between male and female characters. They’re such an important part of my books (and something that doesn’t get enough representation in stories). Romance is great, but so are platonic relationships!
November 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Novella giveaway is live on instagram. 8 paperbacks for two winners! Check it out! 👇
November 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
If the algo shows you this post, you need more fun fantasy adventure in your life! Check out the Envoys of Chaos series: full of banter, bickering, dnd vibes, action, and, well, chaos. Available on Kindle Unlimited and Audible. Signed copies available through my website!
November 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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THE RIVER HAS ROOTS by Amal El-Mohtar is *stunning*. I don't want to spoil anything but I need you to listen to this audiobook. Yes, it has to be the audiobook.

THE PAWNS OF HAVOC by @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social was a fun return to this series, it was cool to see Cork before the events of book 1!
October 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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This book rocks, check it out. ✌️
If you’re a reviewer who likes audiobooks, I have some US and UK review codes available! You don’t have to review for a specific blog or have a certain amount of followers! Send me a message if you’re interested!
October 29, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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I don't know about you but I think one of these makes for a perfect present 🎁

As with paperback books, I offer free UK shipping as well as drop-ship options if you're in the US. Every order comes with free merch!

Nataliekelda.co.uk/shop
October 29, 2025 at 10:21 PM
If you’re a reviewer who likes audiobooks, I have some US and UK review codes available! You don’t have to review for a specific blog or have a certain amount of followers! Send me a message if you’re interested!
October 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The great cover update hasn’t really led to more sales. In fact, I’ve only sold one physical copy with the new cover so far in over a month.
I’ve done well with audiobook sales this month, so all is well, but if you’d like a cool shelf trophy…Envoys is waiting for you!
October 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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BOOK REVIEW! I loved @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social's original entry into this series, and THE PAWNS OF HAVOC simply delivers more of it.

If you're looking for a quick and fun fantasy novella, you can't do much better than this.

🔗 fanfiaddict.com/review-the-p... 💙📚🪐 #BookReview
October 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
New stickers going out with signed copy orders! I only printed 12 of each, so they won’t last long!
October 28, 2025 at 12:14 PM
1,000 copies sold! It’s been a pretty crazy year! I’m so thankful for everyone who’s supported me and I’m looking forward to the future!
Also, over 2,600 free copies “sold” on Amazon, but those don’t really count!
October 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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One of my favorite things about getting into more map commissions lately is that I get to listen to more audiobooks while I'm illustrating and designing these authors' maps.

BTW if you need a map for your book, hit me up. Help me listen to even more audiobooks. 💙📚

www.adamcbassett.com/map-design
Map Design Portfolio — Adam Bassett
A collection of fictional maps illustrated by Adam Bassett.
www.adamcbassett.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I’ve been hesitant to call myself a “best-selling author” because in the scheme of things, I’m a very small fish. However, I’ve been in the Amazon top 20 for humorous and action-adventure fantasy 4 times. I also made an Oklahoma best sellers list one week.
Guess I should own it!
October 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I may be sick with Covid and stuck at home, but hey, Bestseller alert!
October 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
One year ago today, The Envoys of War was released! It’s been a crazy year, full of highs, lows, and learning experiences. I’ve met so many amazing people in the book community, so it’s impossible to tag them all, but thank you to everyone who has supported me!
October 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I’m getting excited about my new Fantasy Rom Com WIP tentatively called It Happened One Fortnight! It features a woman who doesn’t need saving, a man who tries to save her…and doesn’t do very well, and an armor-clad cat! Here’s what you can expect once I actually get it written!
October 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Sunday will be one year of Envoys, so in celebration, I’ve made the ebook free for the next five days. You can also pick up the heavily discounted audiobook with the free ebook for only around 5 bucks! So tell your friends! This is the banter book you need!
October 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Let’s overplan and make a writing project timeline that will probably change several times in the next year! Here are the current projects i have in the pipeline! Note: all of these are working titles except for The Mayhem of Scoundrels, which is official!
October 16, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Happy release day!
Hey I have a book out today which makes another completed trilogy!
But I'm super duper stressed at work so I've got no time to make a fun post.

If you enjoy dark sci-fantasy, trauma/healing, found family and weird and wild worlds, check out my Inner Universe series!
October 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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Hey I have a book out today which makes another completed trilogy!
But I'm super duper stressed at work so I've got no time to make a fun post.

If you enjoy dark sci-fantasy, trauma/healing, found family and weird and wild worlds, check out my Inner Universe series!
October 14, 2025 at 12:14 PM