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Tom Bookbeard
@tombookbeard.bsky.social
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Dad, TTRPG nerd, author who writes about sky pirates and contributing blogger at fanfiaddict.com. Beards.
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Our Big Indie Weekend starts tomorrow and it's going to be packed with awesome indie author chat. Steering the conversations and keep the chat flowing will be our fantastic mods and hosts! #indiebooks #indieauthors #writingcommunity #books #reading #bookchat #authorevent
February 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Live now with Alex French!

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Spotlight Indie / Beardy Takeover
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February 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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We've already revealed our Friday lineup for the Big Indie Weekend this month, now it's time to announce the lineup for Saturday 21st Feb, featuring:
February 10, 2026 at 10:07 AM
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We are excited to reveal the lineup for one of our live event panels. Join us at Flaxmill Maltings, #Shrewsbury to hear Steve Pannett, Lee C Conley, TomBookbeard and Stefan Mohamed discuss crafting heroes and villains. #authorevent #shrewsburyevents #writingcraft #writingcommunity
February 9, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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It's time to give you a look at our 2026 live event line up. We can't wait to bring you a fantastic day of talks, book signings and writing chat. Our 2026 event is free to attend and is designed for indie authors and book fans #AuthorEvents #Shrewsbury #IndieAuthors #IndieBooks
February 7, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Cumpound interest.
January 28, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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Any RPG that has the tag line "Unlubed singularity” shouldn’t be missed!
Checkout the Beardy Takeover with
@jannywurts.bsky.social
@hollytinsl3y.bsky.social
@jcmberne.bsky.social

& my bearded brothers
@tombookbeard.bsky.social
@dbrook.bsky.social
@davidtlist.bsky.social

Episode links below
January 26, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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Spiderlight is another incredible book from @aptshadow.bsky.social 🕷️

I can’t believe how much I cared for a spider in human form, but then again, I shouldn’t be surprised.

This is a fantastic standalone for DnD & classic quest lovers (with a twist): fanfiaddict.com/review-spide...

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January 24, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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It all ends here with Wolfskin. Is the final book in Jeremy Szal's The Common trilogy worth the wait? I got my hands on an early copy to find out ...

Find out in my FanFiAddict review below! 🫡

fanfiaddict.com/review-wolfs...

@gollancz.bsky.social @jeremyszal.bsky.social
Review: Wolfskin [The Common Book #3] by Jeremy Szal
It all ends here with Wolfskin. The final book in Jeremy Szal's The Common trilogy is here. Is it worth the wait? I got my hands on an early copy to find out!
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January 24, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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Something new is brewing with the Four Beardsmen of the Bookpocalypse and the awesome crew at Spotlight Indie

We have something very special on 25th Jan to kick things off at 9pm (UK) , 4pm (EST) and 8am (26th in Aus)

@tombookbeard.bsky.social
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spotlightindie.bsky.social Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · Jan 16
Something beardy this way comes. We're so excited for the official start of our cross-channel collaboration with The Four Beardsmen of the Bookpocalypse. The Beardy Takeover, episode one lands on Spotlight's YouTube 25th January. #IndieAuthors #IndieBooks #RPG #BookSky
January 16, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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🍄 ICYMI 🍄 The Book of Spores LATE BACKER STORE is open!!! If you weren’t able to back our fungal SFF anthology during the Kickstarter campaign, you can now pre-order a copy via Pledgebox 🍄🍄‍🟫

Scan the QR code below or click this link: the-book-of-spores-a-fungal-sff-anthology.pledgebox.com/preorder
December 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Need help getting into the Christmas spirit? The Four Beardsmen of the Bookpocalypse and their hired elf accomplices have your back!
@timhardieauthor.bsky.social @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social
@davidtlist.bsky.social @tombookbeard.bsky.social
@charliecav.bsky.social
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The Four Beardsmen's Big Fat Bookish Quiz of the year!
YouTube video by The Four Beardsmen of the Bookpocalypse
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December 23, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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It seems that with every year I need to sit & write this type of list, I find more excellent books to read & can narrow down my favorites even less.
So, for 2025, I present you a Top 15 of fantasy, thriller, horror, post-apocalyptic, and historical fiction flavors!
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Eleni’s Top Reads of 2025 | FanFiAddict
I couldn't really pick a top five, nor a top ten this year. So you get the fun of a top 15! Like last year then, I'll just be sharing all of their ...
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December 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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ALT: a man dressed as santa claus with the words merry christmas in the background
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December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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A little blog post about some of the great books I've read this year. Did you read any of these too?

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Tom Bookbeard's Top Reads of 2025 - (Plus a Beard and a Kindle)
In my top reads of 2025 I showcase some of the books that really stood out for me. Sci Fi, Fantasy and shameless anthology plugs await!
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December 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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A little blog post about some of the great books I've read this year. Did you read any of these too?

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Tom Bookbeard's Top Reads of 2025 - (Plus a Beard and a Kindle)
In my top reads of 2025 I showcase some of the books that really stood out for me. Sci Fi, Fantasy and shameless anthology plugs await!
fanfiaddict.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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spotlightindie.bsky.social
Did you miss our Big Indie Weekend? Check out The Four Beardsmen of Spotlight Indie, the greatest* pocast cross over in history with @tombookbeard.bsky.social , @dbrook.bsky.social, @frasierarmitage.bsky.social and @davidtlist.bsky.social. tinyurl.com/bdcvy7wh *unverified #indieauthors #booksky
December 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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That was an amazing end to the year!! Thank you so much to my amazing contestants who are forever changed for the experience!
@hollytinsl3y.bsky.social @timhardieauthor.bsky.social @tombookbeard.bsky.social @davidtlist.bsky.social @charliecav.bsky.social
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The Four Beardsmen's Big Fat Bookish Quiz of the year!
YouTube video by The Four Beardsmen of the Bookpocalypse
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December 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Tonight at 9pm, it's The Four Beardsmen of the Bookpocalypse Christmas Special! 🎄 🎅 Play along with our indie big fat quiz of the year!

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The Four Beardsmen's Big Fat Bookish Quiz of the year!
YouTube video by The Four Beardsmen of the Bookpocalypse
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December 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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@dbrook.bsky.social
The Four Beardsmen's Big Fat Bookish Quiz of the year!
YouTube video by The Four Beardsmen of the Bookpocalypse
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December 12, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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At FanFiAddict we care, so we share, all the best bookish news!

The sheer unadulterated ✨delight✨ I feel in being able to tell everyone that @solarisbooks.bsky.social have officially acquired @taranhunt.bsky.social's next book in #TheKystromChronicles🪐!

Come along👀
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Exclusive Acquisition Announcement and Author Q&A with Taran Hunt | FanFiAddict
Solaris is delighted to announce the acquisition of The Deathless Council by Taran Hunt, the third and final book in The Kystrom Chronicles. Linguist and th ...
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December 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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We need your help!! Bookpocalypse Big Fat Bookish Quiz of the Year, friday! If you fear for the reputation of our guests please join us and provide clues and support! @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social @timhardieauthor.bsky.social @tombookbeard.bsky.social @davidtlist.bsky.social @charliecav.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Its December!
Join us for the Bookpocalypse Big Fat Bookish Quiz of the Year on the 12th at 9PM GMT feat. the tinsel-sharp minds of @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social @timhardieauthor.bsky.social
@charliecav.bsky.social @davidtlist.bsky.social @tombookbeard.bsky.social
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The Four Beardsmen's Big Fat Bookish Quiz of the year!
With Special festive guests, HL Tinsley and Tim Hardie, The Four Beardsmen are hosting a Big Fat Bookish Quiz of the year! Before the apocalypse points meant prizes, since the fall points mean baubles...
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December 3, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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🍄 The Book of Spores AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT 🍄
INTRODUCING… contributing author @tombookbeard.bsky.social, whose story “The Fungitive” will blow your mind with its fast pace, violent action, mushroom super soldiers and more.

BACK THE KICKSTARTER TODAY: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
November 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Beards Assemble!

It’s time for my bearded brothers and I to get down and dirty with @timmckay52.bsky.social

The episode link is below. Join us for what is sure to be an awesome chat

9pm UK / 4pm EST / 8am AUS (15th)
@dbrook.bsky.social
@tombookbeard.bsky.social
@davidtlist.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM