Andrew Watson
@thefoolstale.bsky.social
Author of the Shadowbinders trilogy
Writer ✍️ YouTube 🎬 Scottish 🏴
https://linktr.ee/thefoolstale
Writer ✍️ YouTube 🎬 Scottish 🏴
https://linktr.ee/thefoolstale
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Look what just arrived! The Black Mantle ARC copies! I should be sending these out soon but you can sign up at the link in my bio
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🎉 @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social, @thefoolstale.bsky.social and I are running a HUGE giveaway on Insta 🎉
If you’re there too, come celebrate the signed and numbered editions of Perils of the Past (by me) and Tomb of Tomes by Andrew Watson. Get in the running to win them both, plus a bonus art card!
If you’re there too, come celebrate the signed and numbered editions of Perils of the Past (by me) and Tomb of Tomes by Andrew Watson. Get in the running to win them both, plus a bonus art card!
February 12, 2026 at 7:19 AM
🎉 @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social, @thefoolstale.bsky.social and I are running a HUGE giveaway on Insta 🎉
If you’re there too, come celebrate the signed and numbered editions of Perils of the Past (by me) and Tomb of Tomes by Andrew Watson. Get in the running to win them both, plus a bonus art card!
If you’re there too, come celebrate the signed and numbered editions of Perils of the Past (by me) and Tomb of Tomes by Andrew Watson. Get in the running to win them both, plus a bonus art card!
January 23, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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🪦 COVER REVEAL 🪦
We’re so excited to show off the cover of @thefoolstale.bsky.social upcoming novella, Tomb of Tomes! This is a companion to the Shadowbinders trilogy, following a scholar as she uncovers the dark secrets of a lost library.
RELEASE: Jan. 30, 2026
COVER ART: @chrisnazgul.bsky.social
We’re so excited to show off the cover of @thefoolstale.bsky.social upcoming novella, Tomb of Tomes! This is a companion to the Shadowbinders trilogy, following a scholar as she uncovers the dark secrets of a lost library.
RELEASE: Jan. 30, 2026
COVER ART: @chrisnazgul.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🪦 COVER REVEAL 🪦
We’re so excited to show off the cover of @thefoolstale.bsky.social upcoming novella, Tomb of Tomes! This is a companion to the Shadowbinders trilogy, following a scholar as she uncovers the dark secrets of a lost library.
RELEASE: Jan. 30, 2026
COVER ART: @chrisnazgul.bsky.social
We’re so excited to show off the cover of @thefoolstale.bsky.social upcoming novella, Tomb of Tomes! This is a companion to the Shadowbinders trilogy, following a scholar as she uncovers the dark secrets of a lost library.
RELEASE: Jan. 30, 2026
COVER ART: @chrisnazgul.bsky.social
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Superb self-pub reads from the last month’s dent into the TBR. A good reminder to keep supporting self published authors.
#selfpub @scottpalmerauthor.bsky.social @wickwelker.bsky.social @thefoolstale.bsky.social @timhawken.bsky.social #NotbertZsivicz
#selfpub @scottpalmerauthor.bsky.social @wickwelker.bsky.social @thefoolstale.bsky.social @timhawken.bsky.social #NotbertZsivicz
August 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Superb self-pub reads from the last month’s dent into the TBR. A good reminder to keep supporting self published authors.
#selfpub @scottpalmerauthor.bsky.social @wickwelker.bsky.social @thefoolstale.bsky.social @timhawken.bsky.social #NotbertZsivicz
#selfpub @scottpalmerauthor.bsky.social @wickwelker.bsky.social @thefoolstale.bsky.social @timhawken.bsky.social #NotbertZsivicz
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🌟 #TBRCon2025 Highlight 🌟
The "What Makes a Great Prologue?" panel with @adamcbassett.com (mod) @robjhayes.bsky.social @plstuart-author.bsky.social @thefoolstale.bsky.social & more is now available in audio on our podcast feed.
LISTEN/WATCH HERE:
linktr.ee/SFFAddicts
www.youtube.com/live/YeIfebA...
The "What Makes a Great Prologue?" panel with @adamcbassett.com (mod) @robjhayes.bsky.social @plstuart-author.bsky.social @thefoolstale.bsky.social & more is now available in audio on our podcast feed.
LISTEN/WATCH HERE:
linktr.ee/SFFAddicts
www.youtube.com/live/YeIfebA...
June 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
🌟 #TBRCon2025 Highlight 🌟
The "What Makes a Great Prologue?" panel with @adamcbassett.com (mod) @robjhayes.bsky.social @plstuart-author.bsky.social @thefoolstale.bsky.social & more is now available in audio on our podcast feed.
LISTEN/WATCH HERE:
linktr.ee/SFFAddicts
www.youtube.com/live/YeIfebA...
The "What Makes a Great Prologue?" panel with @adamcbassett.com (mod) @robjhayes.bsky.social @plstuart-author.bsky.social @thefoolstale.bsky.social & more is now available in audio on our podcast feed.
LISTEN/WATCH HERE:
linktr.ee/SFFAddicts
www.youtube.com/live/YeIfebA...
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Silence is Silver by @thefoolstale.bsky.social is a masterclass in concise storytelling. Vivid world, unique culture, compelling characters, impactful action, and a devastating ending.
Full review on the @sffinsiders.com blog!
www.sffinsiders.com/blog/review-...
Full review on the @sffinsiders.com blog!
www.sffinsiders.com/blog/review-...
Review: Silence is Silver by Andrew Watson — SFF Insiders
Silence is Silver is a masterclass in concise storytelling. Vivid world, unique culture, compelling characters, impactful action, and a devastating ending.
www.sffinsiders.com
February 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Silence is Silver by @thefoolstale.bsky.social is a masterclass in concise storytelling. Vivid world, unique culture, compelling characters, impactful action, and a devastating ending.
Full review on the @sffinsiders.com blog!
www.sffinsiders.com/blog/review-...
Full review on the @sffinsiders.com blog!
www.sffinsiders.com/blog/review-...
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Happy The Black Mantle release day for @thefoolstale.bsky.social
If you haven’t taken a dip into his series yet, now’s a good time :)
#BookSky #FantasyBooks
If you haven’t taken a dip into his series yet, now’s a good time :)
#BookSky #FantasyBooks
February 14, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Happy The Black Mantle release day for @thefoolstale.bsky.social
If you haven’t taken a dip into his series yet, now’s a good time :)
#BookSky #FantasyBooks
If you haven’t taken a dip into his series yet, now’s a good time :)
#BookSky #FantasyBooks
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Explore Fantasy & Sci-Fi Hit Books
YouTube video by Abel Montero
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February 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
With the release of The Black Mantle on Friday, book 1 Harbinger of Justice is on sale until Sunday!
February 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
With the release of The Black Mantle on Friday, book 1 Harbinger of Justice is on sale until Sunday!
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We now have signed & numbered copies of Harbinger of Justice and The Black Mantle by @thefoolstale.bsky.social available to pre-order🥳
These are limited to 100 sets and will ship in line with book 2's publication 💚
These are limited to 100 sets and will ship in line with book 2's publication 💚
February 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We now have signed & numbered copies of Harbinger of Justice and The Black Mantle by @thefoolstale.bsky.social available to pre-order🥳
These are limited to 100 sets and will ship in line with book 2's publication 💚
These are limited to 100 sets and will ship in line with book 2's publication 💚
Silence is Silver is a finalist in SFINCS! Ahh what an honor! And you can read it for free by signing up to my mailing list 👀
January 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Silence is Silver is a finalist in SFINCS! Ahh what an honor! And you can read it for free by signing up to my mailing list 👀
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I loved Harbinger of Justice, and if possible even more Silence is Silver. I am sure @thefoolstale.bsky.social has outdone himself with The Black Mantle. I will dive into it without a second thought.
Thank you Andrew, from the bottom of my heart.
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Thank you Andrew, from the bottom of my heart.
youtube.com/shorts/bnawi...
#unboxing 🔸The Black Mantle🔸 by @the_fools_tale
YouTube video by Abel Montero
youtube.com
January 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I loved Harbinger of Justice, and if possible even more Silence is Silver. I am sure @thefoolstale.bsky.social has outdone himself with The Black Mantle. I will dive into it without a second thought.
Thank you Andrew, from the bottom of my heart.
youtube.com/shorts/bnawi...
Thank you Andrew, from the bottom of my heart.
youtube.com/shorts/bnawi...
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The #TBRCon2025 panel "What makes a great prologue?" starts in 1 hour! Set your alarm and join these authors: @robjhayes.bsky.social , @plstuart-author.bsky.social , @thefoolstale.bsky.social , Claire Legrand , & @scumbelievable.bsky.social
https://buff.ly/4fXOcIF
https://buff.ly/4fXOcIF
January 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The #TBRCon2025 panel "What makes a great prologue?" starts in 1 hour! Set your alarm and join these authors: @robjhayes.bsky.social , @plstuart-author.bsky.social , @thefoolstale.bsky.social , Claire Legrand , & @scumbelievable.bsky.social
https://buff.ly/4fXOcIF
https://buff.ly/4fXOcIF
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#unboxing 🔸 Harbinger of Justice 🔸by @thefoolstale.bsky.social
What a great book!
youtube.com/shorts/BQpFG...
What a great book!
youtube.com/shorts/BQpFG...
#unboxing 🔸 Harbinger of Justice🔸by Andrew Watson @the_fools_tale
YouTube video by Abel Montero
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January 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM
#unboxing 🔸 Harbinger of Justice 🔸by @thefoolstale.bsky.social
What a great book!
youtube.com/shorts/BQpFG...
What a great book!
youtube.com/shorts/BQpFG...
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Here are a few indie books that just hit my bookshelf 🔥
@adrianmgibson.bsky.social
@thefoolstale.bsky.social
@bibliotheory.bsky.social
@vaughnroycroft.bsky.social
@johnadouglas.bsky.social
@toritalks2.bsky.social
@kaagardwriting.bsky.social
@nickawrites.bsky.social
#ryanSkeffinton
@adrianmgibson.bsky.social
@thefoolstale.bsky.social
@bibliotheory.bsky.social
@vaughnroycroft.bsky.social
@johnadouglas.bsky.social
@toritalks2.bsky.social
@kaagardwriting.bsky.social
@nickawrites.bsky.social
#ryanSkeffinton
January 19, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Here are a few indie books that just hit my bookshelf 🔥
@adrianmgibson.bsky.social
@thefoolstale.bsky.social
@bibliotheory.bsky.social
@vaughnroycroft.bsky.social
@johnadouglas.bsky.social
@toritalks2.bsky.social
@kaagardwriting.bsky.social
@nickawrites.bsky.social
#ryanSkeffinton
@adrianmgibson.bsky.social
@thefoolstale.bsky.social
@bibliotheory.bsky.social
@vaughnroycroft.bsky.social
@johnadouglas.bsky.social
@toritalks2.bsky.social
@kaagardwriting.bsky.social
@nickawrites.bsky.social
#ryanSkeffinton
The Fantasy Book Awards 2024 🥇
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The Fantasy Book Awards 2024 🥇
YouTube video by Andrew Watson
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December 31, 2024 at 5:05 PM
The Fantasy Book Awards 2024 🥇
youtu.be/Bttz5HminJc
youtu.be/Bttz5HminJc
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What are the best practices to write an amazing prologue? @adamcbassett.bsky.social will moderate these amazing authors in talking all about it at #TBRCon2025! With @robjhayes.bsky.social , @plstuart-author.bsky.social , @thefoolstale.bsky.social , Claire Legrand , & @scumbelievable.bsky.social
December 31, 2024 at 12:00 AM
What are the best practices to write an amazing prologue? @adamcbassett.bsky.social will moderate these amazing authors in talking all about it at #TBRCon2025! With @robjhayes.bsky.social , @plstuart-author.bsky.social , @thefoolstale.bsky.social , Claire Legrand , & @scumbelievable.bsky.social
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🚨 NEW VIDEO ALERT 🚨
New Episode of Triple B's Bookmail Now Available!
#BookHaul #BookMail #unboxing #Booksky
@srarrkewey.bsky.social @thefoolstale.bsky.social @drewkarpyshyn.bsky.social @zacharyforbes.bsky.social
youtu.be/xCMN3NU5tZY
New Episode of Triple B's Bookmail Now Available!
#BookHaul #BookMail #unboxing #Booksky
@srarrkewey.bsky.social @thefoolstale.bsky.social @drewkarpyshyn.bsky.social @zacharyforbes.bsky.social
youtu.be/xCMN3NU5tZY
Bookmail SOLVES the Post Christmas Blues! (Triple B's Bookmail #22)
YouTube video by The Bearded Book Beast
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December 28, 2024 at 7:56 PM
🚨 NEW VIDEO ALERT 🚨
New Episode of Triple B's Bookmail Now Available!
#BookHaul #BookMail #unboxing #Booksky
@srarrkewey.bsky.social @thefoolstale.bsky.social @drewkarpyshyn.bsky.social @zacharyforbes.bsky.social
youtu.be/xCMN3NU5tZY
New Episode of Triple B's Bookmail Now Available!
#BookHaul #BookMail #unboxing #Booksky
@srarrkewey.bsky.social @thefoolstale.bsky.social @drewkarpyshyn.bsky.social @zacharyforbes.bsky.social
youtu.be/xCMN3NU5tZY
EXCITING NEWS!
📚Silence is Silver is a SFINCS semifinalist!
📚 Both Silence is Silver and Harbinger of Justice have been nominated for Indie Ink Awards!
📚Silence is Silver is a SFINCS semifinalist!
📚 Both Silence is Silver and Harbinger of Justice have been nominated for Indie Ink Awards!
December 22, 2024 at 5:41 PM
EXCITING NEWS!
📚Silence is Silver is a SFINCS semifinalist!
📚 Both Silence is Silver and Harbinger of Justice have been nominated for Indie Ink Awards!
📚Silence is Silver is a SFINCS semifinalist!
📚 Both Silence is Silver and Harbinger of Justice have been nominated for Indie Ink Awards!
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Time to announce the Semi-Finalists from Behind the Musings for SFINCs2!!! Congratulations everyone!! #SFINCS #booksky @thesfincs.bsky.social
www.behindthepages.org/post/behind-...
www.behindthepages.org/post/behind-...
Behind the Musings SFINCs2 Semi-Finalists Announcement
Behind the Musings SFINCs2 Semi-Finalists Announcement!
www.behindthepages.org
December 15, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Time to announce the Semi-Finalists from Behind the Musings for SFINCs2!!! Congratulations everyone!! #SFINCS #booksky @thesfincs.bsky.social
www.behindthepages.org/post/behind-...
www.behindthepages.org/post/behind-...
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Well, that's the third book title out there.
Nov 11 '25.
Just a few more chapters left to write...
www.amazon.com/gp/product/1...
Nov 11 '25.
Just a few more chapters left to write...
www.amazon.com/gp/product/1...
December 11, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Well, that's the third book title out there.
Nov 11 '25.
Just a few more chapters left to write...
www.amazon.com/gp/product/1...
Nov 11 '25.
Just a few more chapters left to write...
www.amazon.com/gp/product/1...
Look what just arrived! The Black Mantle ARC copies! I should be sending these out soon but you can sign up at the link in my bio
December 4, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Look what just arrived! The Black Mantle ARC copies! I should be sending these out soon but you can sign up at the link in my bio
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December 1, 2024 at 3:39 PM