Author Ronan Beckman
@ronanbeckman.bsky.social
Author of historical stuff - both fact and fiction. Three Regency-era novels done, three more to go! Also adoptee, and former American now in Britain, amongst other things. 📖📚🙂
https://linktr.ee/ronanbeckman
https://linktr.ee/ronanbeckman
Is it just me, or is this place completely crickets and tumbleweeds? I thought it might be just me not having any traction with my posts, but I've looked at many author accounts I'm following and they rarely get more than single digits in likes. Does Blue Sky dislike authors? 🤔
a man in a suit says anyone there in the desert
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February 4, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Is it just me, or is this place completely crickets and tumbleweeds? I thought it might be just me not having any traction with my posts, but I've looked at many author accounts I'm following and they rarely get more than single digits in likes. Does Blue Sky dislike authors? 🤔
#RegencyRomance ? Here is a series to discover.
Not your usual Happy Ever After story, these are based on the real-life adventures of a Regency-era actress. 🎭
Not your usual Happy Ever After story, these are based on the real-life adventures of a Regency-era actress. 🎭
February 3, 2026 at 10:55 PM
#RegencyRomance ? Here is a series to discover.
Not your usual Happy Ever After story, these are based on the real-life adventures of a Regency-era actress. 🎭
Not your usual Happy Ever After story, these are based on the real-life adventures of a Regency-era actress. 🎭
The perfect time is now. 😇 #historicalfiction
February 2, 2026 at 8:17 PM
The perfect time is now. 😇 #historicalfiction
Are you in need of a #bridgerton fix until the next episodes drop? Why not get all the backstage gossip from the Regency stage with this special deal - only for one week. Free or 99p. #HistoricalFiction
February 2, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Are you in need of a #bridgerton fix until the next episodes drop? Why not get all the backstage gossip from the Regency stage with this special deal - only for one week. Free or 99p. #HistoricalFiction
I was looking at this old guidebook to Kirby Hall from 2000, and discovered it was an early written work by the incomparable @lucyworsley.bsky.social
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February 2, 2026 at 12:09 PM
I was looking at this old guidebook to Kirby Hall from 2000, and discovered it was an early written work by the incomparable @lucyworsley.bsky.social
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Wow! One year ago today, I launched this little gem. I can't believe that I actually published 2 novels in 2025! I was on fire! I've slowed down a bit... 😅
January 30, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Wow! One year ago today, I launched this little gem. I can't believe that I actually published 2 novels in 2025! I was on fire! I've slowed down a bit... 😅
Here's the video of the #HistoricalFiction panel at the Aylesbury Self-pub Fest, in case you missed it and wanted to have a peek. 😉
youtu.be/pgFFFqbmc8A?...
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Self-Pub Fest #1 Jan 25th 2026 - 12pm Historical Panel
YouTube video by Morgen Bailey
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January 27, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Here's the video of the #HistoricalFiction panel at the Aylesbury Self-pub Fest, in case you missed it and wanted to have a peek. 😉
youtu.be/pgFFFqbmc8A?...
youtu.be/pgFFFqbmc8A?...
I will be on the #HistoricalFiction panel today at noon at the Aylesbury Self Pub Fest. Many genres throughout the day and it doesn't cost a thing, so Google and register 😉
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January 25, 2026 at 7:51 AM
I will be on the #HistoricalFiction panel today at noon at the Aylesbury Self Pub Fest. Many genres throughout the day and it doesn't cost a thing, so Google and register 😉
The Aylesbury Self Pub Festival is on Sunday. It is free online for anyone to attend, but you must reserve your space. Lots of genres and authors, including me. 😀 Also, there's an ideas panel for authors. Please spread the word, and hope to virtually see you!
January 22, 2026 at 10:46 AM
The Aylesbury Self Pub Festival is on Sunday. It is free online for anyone to attend, but you must reserve your space. Lots of genres and authors, including me. 😀 Also, there's an ideas panel for authors. Please spread the word, and hope to virtually see you!
Everyone knows that Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein, but did you know that she wrote one of the first dystopian novels ever? The Last Man deals with the story of the sole survivor of a great plague that wipes out humanity. Much derided at the time, it was her favourite novel.
January 20, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Everyone knows that Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein, but did you know that she wrote one of the first dystopian novels ever? The Last Man deals with the story of the sole survivor of a great plague that wipes out humanity. Much derided at the time, it was her favourite novel.
Question about DRM. I only break out my kindle on holidays and prefer a print book: I have DRM switched on - and I am quite reticent to switch it off, as I was one of the few not to have my book skimmed for AI training (cos' my book was awful? 😅). Please give me good reasons why I should turn it off
January 15, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Question about DRM. I only break out my kindle on holidays and prefer a print book: I have DRM switched on - and I am quite reticent to switch it off, as I was one of the few not to have my book skimmed for AI training (cos' my book was awful? 😅). Please give me good reasons why I should turn it off
Let's talk about fonts. I've always loved Garamond as it is traditional and seems a great fit for my historical novels. But my daughter having dyslexia has made me think I should use a sans serif font. Also, size of fonts needs to be considered. Any thoughts? 🤔 #writingcommunity
January 12, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Let's talk about fonts. I've always loved Garamond as it is traditional and seems a great fit for my historical novels. But my daughter having dyslexia has made me think I should use a sans serif font. Also, size of fonts needs to be considered. Any thoughts? 🤔 #writingcommunity
Profound message from my stupid game! 😅😁
January 11, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Profound message from my stupid game! 😅😁
It's been a long time since I did an author interview. Here I am, interviewed by organiser of the Aylesbury Self Pub Festival, Morgen Bailey: youtu.be/mRy3Co22qEs?...
53 Author Spotlight - Ronan Beckman
YouTube video by Morgen Bailey
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January 9, 2026 at 4:53 PM
It's been a long time since I did an author interview. Here I am, interviewed by organiser of the Aylesbury Self Pub Festival, Morgen Bailey: youtu.be/mRy3Co22qEs?...
I will be a panellist for the history writer panel at the Aylesbury Self Publishing Festival. 25th of January. The event is online and tickets are free - there are many other genres represented throughout the day, including Crime, Children's and Women's. self-pub-fest.co.uk
Self-Pub Fest – Morgen Bailey's Non-Profit Quarterly Sunday Self-Publishing Book Festival
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January 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM
I will be a panellist for the history writer panel at the Aylesbury Self Publishing Festival. 25th of January. The event is online and tickets are free - there are many other genres represented throughout the day, including Crime, Children's and Women's. self-pub-fest.co.uk
Because the algos never want you to leave here... 🤨
Here is how I discovered the truth about my past:
Here is how I discovered the truth about my past:
January 6, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Because the algos never want you to leave here... 🤨
Here is how I discovered the truth about my past:
Here is how I discovered the truth about my past:
I got the chance to visit a setting from my novel today. 😀
January 4, 2026 at 10:09 PM
I got the chance to visit a setting from my novel today. 😀
I don't usually do resolutions, but this year I have decided to fully embrace my novelist persona. Enough of this imposter syndrome! I have 3 novels and 2 short stories out. I am going to be proud of my work, whether it sells or not. It is an accomplishment and a life goal! 🥳
December 31, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I don't usually do resolutions, but this year I have decided to fully embrace my novelist persona. Enough of this imposter syndrome! I have 3 novels and 2 short stories out. I am going to be proud of my work, whether it sells or not. It is an accomplishment and a life goal! 🥳
How many are feeling like this after Christmas dinner? 😂🤣
December 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
How many are feeling like this after Christmas dinner? 😂🤣
If you have an Amazon Author account, you should consider getting some A+ content up there. It is a way to provide potential readers with more information about your books, and potentially entice them into a purchase. Here is mine:
December 23, 2025 at 8:58 AM
If you have an Amazon Author account, you should consider getting some A+ content up there. It is a way to provide potential readers with more information about your books, and potentially entice them into a purchase. Here is mine:
Wow! I just checked my stats, expecting zeroes and discovered a UK reader had purchased all 3 novels in my series. Made my day completely!
Thank you so much! 😇😀
Thank you so much! 😇😀
December 17, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Wow! I just checked my stats, expecting zeroes and discovered a UK reader had purchased all 3 novels in my series. Made my day completely!
Thank you so much! 😇😀
Thank you so much! 😇😀
I saw a great post that said to stop complaining about your book not selling. You may get a sympathy sale or two, but nobody really wants to read a loser. YOU know that you wrote a great book! Let everyone else know why THEY should read it. 😇
December 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I saw a great post that said to stop complaining about your book not selling. You may get a sympathy sale or two, but nobody really wants to read a loser. YOU know that you wrote a great book! Let everyone else know why THEY should read it. 😇
Time for me to battle with literally everything else for your attention today! Go back to a simpler time. Find out what was going on backstage at London's most vibrant theatres. The first of the Chronicles of Miss Searle is only 99 pennies for a short time only.📖🎭 #HistoricalFiction
November 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Time for me to battle with literally everything else for your attention today! Go back to a simpler time. Find out what was going on backstage at London's most vibrant theatres. The first of the Chronicles of Miss Searle is only 99 pennies for a short time only.📖🎭 #HistoricalFiction
"People give their kids such weird names these days"
Check out some of the names from passengers on the Mayflower (Wrestling is a particular favourite of mine! 😂)
Check out some of the names from passengers on the Mayflower (Wrestling is a particular favourite of mine! 😂)
November 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
"People give their kids such weird names these days"
Check out some of the names from passengers on the Mayflower (Wrestling is a particular favourite of mine! 😂)
Check out some of the names from passengers on the Mayflower (Wrestling is a particular favourite of mine! 😂)