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@philspeculates.bsky.social
Fantasy author, pizza lover and Italian wannabe.
I write stories with British folklore, interdimensional portals and broken characters seeking redemption. I'm the founder of the authors' network, the Creative Commune.
https://linktr.ee/phil_parker
I write stories with British folklore, interdimensional portals and broken characters seeking redemption. I'm the founder of the authors' network, the Creative Commune.
https://linktr.ee/phil_parker
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/britishburea...
My anthology opens with this tale of the REAL reason for the Great Fire of London - the event which sparked the need for the British Bureau for the Arcane.
Free to read.
HISTORY YOU DIDN'T LEARN AT SCHOOL
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#booksky
My anthology opens with this tale of the REAL reason for the Great Fire of London - the event which sparked the need for the British Bureau for the Arcane.
Free to read.
HISTORY YOU DIDN'T LEARN AT SCHOOL
linktr.ee/phil_parker
#booksky
November 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/britishburea...
My anthology opens with this tale of the REAL reason for the Great Fire of London - the event which sparked the need for the British Bureau for the Arcane.
Free to read.
HISTORY YOU DIDN'T LEARN AT SCHOOL
linktr.ee/phil_parker
#booksky
My anthology opens with this tale of the REAL reason for the Great Fire of London - the event which sparked the need for the British Bureau for the Arcane.
Free to read.
HISTORY YOU DIDN'T LEARN AT SCHOOL
linktr.ee/phil_parker
#booksky
Did you know Charles Dickens was the first "authorpreneur"?
Merchandise linked to his serialisation of The Pickwick Papers included cards, illustrating the characters.
By summer 1836 he'd sold 400 copies, by November 1837, forty thousand!
That's how you succeed!
#booksky #writingcommunity
Merchandise linked to his serialisation of The Pickwick Papers included cards, illustrating the characters.
By summer 1836 he'd sold 400 copies, by November 1837, forty thousand!
That's how you succeed!
#booksky #writingcommunity
November 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Did you know Charles Dickens was the first "authorpreneur"?
Merchandise linked to his serialisation of The Pickwick Papers included cards, illustrating the characters.
By summer 1836 he'd sold 400 copies, by November 1837, forty thousand!
That's how you succeed!
#booksky #writingcommunity
Merchandise linked to his serialisation of The Pickwick Papers included cards, illustrating the characters.
By summer 1836 he'd sold 400 copies, by November 1837, forty thousand!
That's how you succeed!
#booksky #writingcommunity
The #WIPSnips word for November 12th is "shirt"
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
This is taken from my #noirfantasy story 'City of Onyx'.
Poor Tadhg's luck is running out fast as he tries to protect his "girlfriend", even though she poisoned him. But that's love!
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#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
This is taken from my #noirfantasy story 'City of Onyx'.
Poor Tadhg's luck is running out fast as he tries to protect his "girlfriend", even though she poisoned him. But that's love!
linktr.ee/phil_parker
November 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The #WIPSnips word for November 12th is "shirt"
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
This is taken from my #noirfantasy story 'City of Onyx'.
Poor Tadhg's luck is running out fast as he tries to protect his "girlfriend", even though she poisoned him. But that's love!
linktr.ee/phil_parker
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
This is taken from my #noirfantasy story 'City of Onyx'.
Poor Tadhg's luck is running out fast as he tries to protect his "girlfriend", even though she poisoned him. But that's love!
linktr.ee/phil_parker
Whether I should or not... here it is! 🤣
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Whether I should or not... here it is! 🤣
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #WIPSnips
My extract comes from WIP:
'August Furst: Literary Investigator' (Jasper Fforde & Douglas Adam's lovechild).
This is from Chapter 1: Dayley Ledgers...
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My extract comes from WIP:
'August Furst: Literary Investigator' (Jasper Fforde & Douglas Adam's lovechild).
This is from Chapter 1: Dayley Ledgers...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #WIPSnips
My extract comes from WIP:
'August Furst: Literary Investigator' (Jasper Fforde & Douglas Adam's lovechild).
This is from Chapter 1: Dayley Ledgers...
linktr.ee/phil_parker
My extract comes from WIP:
'August Furst: Literary Investigator' (Jasper Fforde & Douglas Adam's lovechild).
This is from Chapter 1: Dayley Ledgers...
linktr.ee/phil_parker
This secret organisation has kept the public safe since 1666. Until now. Arcane forces, dominated for so long, are ready to fight back. One dark elf stands in their way and he's severely compromised.
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#booksky #books #fantasy #noirfantasy
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#booksky #books #fantasy #noirfantasy
November 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
This secret organisation has kept the public safe since 1666. Until now. Arcane forces, dominated for so long, are ready to fight back. One dark elf stands in their way and he's severely compromised.
linktr.ee/phil_parker
#booksky #books #fantasy #noirfantasy
linktr.ee/phil_parker
#booksky #books #fantasy #noirfantasy
Another of my 60 second guides for #writers - how to develop your imagination.
Maintain the mindset to help you stay creative.
From one writer to another!
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#booksky #writingcommunity #amwriting #guide #creativity #imagination #authorsky #books
Maintain the mindset to help you stay creative.
From one writer to another!
linktr.ee/phil_parker
#booksky #writingcommunity #amwriting #guide #creativity #imagination #authorsky #books
November 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Another of my 60 second guides for #writers - how to develop your imagination.
Maintain the mindset to help you stay creative.
From one writer to another!
linktr.ee/phil_parker
#booksky #writingcommunity #amwriting #guide #creativity #imagination #authorsky #books
Maintain the mindset to help you stay creative.
From one writer to another!
linktr.ee/phil_parker
#booksky #writingcommunity #amwriting #guide #creativity #imagination #authorsky #books
My 60 second guide to #magic systems for anyone wanting to understand how magic can work in the #fantasy genre. I've included examples from literature too - which might help your choice of reading!
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#booksky #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #indieauthor
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#booksky #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #indieauthor
November 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
My 60 second guide to #magic systems for anyone wanting to understand how magic can work in the #fantasy genre. I've included examples from literature too - which might help your choice of reading!
linktr.ee/phil_parker
#booksky #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #indieauthor
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#booksky #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #indieauthor
November 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Lots of interesting stuff for #indieauthors in this edition.
Our first edition is here (if you haven't read our highly prized resource for #writers)
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/creativecomm...
Our first edition is here (if you haven't read our highly prized resource for #writers)
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/creativecomm...
November 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Lots of interesting stuff for #indieauthors in this edition.
Our first edition is here (if you haven't read our highly prized resource for #writers)
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/creativecomm...
Our first edition is here (if you haven't read our highly prized resource for #writers)
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/creativecomm...
The #WIPSnips word for November 5th is "trail"
This snippet is from my WIP, 'August Furst: Literary Investor' and describes a bucolic scene a la Tolkien.
I'm labelling the story as "the lovechild of Jasper Fforde and Douglas Adams".
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
This snippet is from my WIP, 'August Furst: Literary Investor' and describes a bucolic scene a la Tolkien.
I'm labelling the story as "the lovechild of Jasper Fforde and Douglas Adams".
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
November 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The #WIPSnips word for November 5th is "trail"
This snippet is from my WIP, 'August Furst: Literary Investor' and describes a bucolic scene a la Tolkien.
I'm labelling the story as "the lovechild of Jasper Fforde and Douglas Adams".
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
This snippet is from my WIP, 'August Furst: Literary Investor' and describes a bucolic scene a la Tolkien.
I'm labelling the story as "the lovechild of Jasper Fforde and Douglas Adams".
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
@blog.readindiefantasy.com A Month of Rain & Reads
Daily Challenge 4: Be Gay! - Share a book with a gay protagonist and tell us what makes it awesome.
Robin Goodfellow in The Bastard from Fairyland is a bitter, lonely fae warrior exiled from his lover. Hell is being parted from those you love.
Daily Challenge 4: Be Gay! - Share a book with a gay protagonist and tell us what makes it awesome.
Robin Goodfellow in The Bastard from Fairyland is a bitter, lonely fae warrior exiled from his lover. Hell is being parted from those you love.
November 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
@blog.readindiefantasy.com A Month of Rain & Reads
Daily Challenge 4: Be Gay! - Share a book with a gay protagonist and tell us what makes it awesome.
Robin Goodfellow in The Bastard from Fairyland is a bitter, lonely fae warrior exiled from his lover. Hell is being parted from those you love.
Daily Challenge 4: Be Gay! - Share a book with a gay protagonist and tell us what makes it awesome.
Robin Goodfellow in The Bastard from Fairyland is a bitter, lonely fae warrior exiled from his lover. Hell is being parted from those you love.
November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
My 60 second writers' guides might offer ideas and inspiration.
How about inverting those tired and over-used tropes? Or exploring genres in fantasy or varied magic systems and the authors that use them.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #authors
How about inverting those tired and over-used tropes? Or exploring genres in fantasy or varied magic systems and the authors that use them.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #authors
November 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
My 60 second writers' guides might offer ideas and inspiration.
How about inverting those tired and over-used tropes? Or exploring genres in fantasy or varied magic systems and the authors that use them.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #authors
How about inverting those tired and over-used tropes? Or exploring genres in fantasy or varied magic systems and the authors that use them.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #authors
Your 60 second insight into types of magic in #fantasy - and #novels where they feature.
It's surprising how diverse #magic has become - we've moved beyond wands and fairies granting wishes!
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#booksky #writingcommunity #folklore #authorsky
It's surprising how diverse #magic has become - we've moved beyond wands and fairies granting wishes!
linktr.ee/phil_parker
#booksky #writingcommunity #folklore #authorsky
November 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Your 60 second insight into types of magic in #fantasy - and #novels where they feature.
It's surprising how diverse #magic has become - we've moved beyond wands and fairies granting wishes!
linktr.ee/phil_parker
#booksky #writingcommunity #folklore #authorsky
It's surprising how diverse #magic has become - we've moved beyond wands and fairies granting wishes!
linktr.ee/phil_parker
#booksky #writingcommunity #folklore #authorsky
The British Bureau for the Arcane - keeping you safe from "mythical" creatures since 1666.
Your perfect Halloween read - with vampires, werewolves, witches & vicious fairies. Plus plenty of twists in these tales.
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/the-dark-elf...
#fantasybooks #booksky #noirfantasy
Your perfect Halloween read - with vampires, werewolves, witches & vicious fairies. Plus plenty of twists in these tales.
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/the-dark-elf...
#fantasybooks #booksky #noirfantasy
October 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The British Bureau for the Arcane - keeping you safe from "mythical" creatures since 1666.
Your perfect Halloween read - with vampires, werewolves, witches & vicious fairies. Plus plenty of twists in these tales.
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/the-dark-elf...
#fantasybooks #booksky #noirfantasy
Your perfect Halloween read - with vampires, werewolves, witches & vicious fairies. Plus plenty of twists in these tales.
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/the-dark-elf...
#fantasybooks #booksky #noirfantasy
Readers have said,
"An enjoyable, easy read, full of wit and humour. If you like loveable rogues thrust into unwilling heroism, this could be the book for you."
"This is definitely on my top books of 2023 list. Highly recommended!"
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#booksky #fantasynoir #standalonefantasy
"An enjoyable, easy read, full of wit and humour. If you like loveable rogues thrust into unwilling heroism, this could be the book for you."
"This is definitely on my top books of 2023 list. Highly recommended!"
linktr.ee/phil_parker
#booksky #fantasynoir #standalonefantasy
October 29, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Readers have said,
"An enjoyable, easy read, full of wit and humour. If you like loveable rogues thrust into unwilling heroism, this could be the book for you."
"This is definitely on my top books of 2023 list. Highly recommended!"
linktr.ee/phil_parker
#booksky #fantasynoir #standalonefantasy
"An enjoyable, easy read, full of wit and humour. If you like loveable rogues thrust into unwilling heroism, this could be the book for you."
"This is definitely on my top books of 2023 list. Highly recommended!"
linktr.ee/phil_parker
#booksky #fantasynoir #standalonefantasy
A painting by the artist formally known as Toulouse-Lautrec.
In fact, his real name was Henri Marie Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec-Monfa.
Wonder why he changed it? 🤔😉
In fact, his real name was Henri Marie Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec-Monfa.
Wonder why he changed it? 🤔😉
October 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
A painting by the artist formally known as Toulouse-Lautrec.
In fact, his real name was Henri Marie Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec-Monfa.
Wonder why he changed it? 🤔😉
In fact, his real name was Henri Marie Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec-Monfa.
Wonder why he changed it? 🤔😉
On this day in 1415, Henry V and the English army (mainly down to their longbow men) beat the French at the Battle of Agincourt.
Shakespeare has Henry reference twin brothers Saints Crispin and Crispinian, who were executed for their faith in 285CE, preaching during the day, making shoes at night.
Shakespeare has Henry reference twin brothers Saints Crispin and Crispinian, who were executed for their faith in 285CE, preaching during the day, making shoes at night.
October 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
On this day in 1415, Henry V and the English army (mainly down to their longbow men) beat the French at the Battle of Agincourt.
Shakespeare has Henry reference twin brothers Saints Crispin and Crispinian, who were executed for their faith in 285CE, preaching during the day, making shoes at night.
Shakespeare has Henry reference twin brothers Saints Crispin and Crispinian, who were executed for their faith in 285CE, preaching during the day, making shoes at night.
This has got me wondering exactly where 'OTHER' is!
Are we talking on this planet? Under the sea? Somewhere fictional?
Or Swindon?
Are we talking on this planet? Under the sea? Somewhere fictional?
Or Swindon?
October 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
This has got me wondering exactly where 'OTHER' is!
Are we talking on this planet? Under the sea? Somewhere fictional?
Or Swindon?
Are we talking on this planet? Under the sea? Somewhere fictional?
Or Swindon?
Aren’t I lucky to have this beauty outside my window while I write! 🥰👨🏼💻
October 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Aren’t I lucky to have this beauty outside my window while I write! 🥰👨🏼💻
Looking for some Halloween reading?
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#booksky #fantasybooks #noirfantasy #Halloween
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#booksky #fantasybooks #noirfantasy #Halloween
October 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Looking for some Halloween reading?
linktr.ee/phil_parker
#booksky #fantasybooks #noirfantasy #Halloween
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#booksky #fantasybooks #noirfantasy #Halloween
The Creative Commune produce its magazine to empower #indieauthors everywhere. There is advice about marketing and editing, shared experiences, stories and reviews.
We'd love to know what you think. What else would you like to see?
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/creativecomm...
#writingcommunity
We'd love to know what you think. What else would you like to see?
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/creativecomm...
#writingcommunity
October 19, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The Creative Commune produce its magazine to empower #indieauthors everywhere. There is advice about marketing and editing, shared experiences, stories and reviews.
We'd love to know what you think. What else would you like to see?
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/creativecomm...
#writingcommunity
We'd love to know what you think. What else would you like to see?
www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/creativecomm...
#writingcommunity
British folklore meets James Bond - with werewolves, witches and fairies, oh my!
"Excellent pacing with some fantastic characters and unexpected plot twists."
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Each ebook is just 99p.
"Excellent pacing with some fantastic characters and unexpected plot twists."
linktr.ee/phil_parker
Each ebook is just 99p.
October 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
British folklore meets James Bond - with werewolves, witches and fairies, oh my!
"Excellent pacing with some fantastic characters and unexpected plot twists."
linktr.ee/phil_parker
Each ebook is just 99p.
"Excellent pacing with some fantastic characters and unexpected plot twists."
linktr.ee/phil_parker
Each ebook is just 99p.
Turn Halloween into a howling success with biting trivia - such as the vampire epidemic in 1732: www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/post/history...
Hitler writing about werewolves in Mein Kampf www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/post/history...
Witches? www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/post/a-z-wit...
Hitler writing about werewolves in Mein Kampf www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/post/history...
Witches? www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/post/a-z-wit...
October 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Turn Halloween into a howling success with biting trivia - such as the vampire epidemic in 1732: www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/post/history...
Hitler writing about werewolves in Mein Kampf www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/post/history...
Witches? www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/post/a-z-wit...
Hitler writing about werewolves in Mein Kampf www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/post/history...
Witches? www.philparker-fantasywriter.com/post/a-z-wit...