Ryan J Hamshaw | Author
@ryanjhamshaw.bsky.social
✍️ 🌈 🇬🇧
Indie Author of the Keepers of the Crossing series.
Book 1: The Dark Friars - out now!
Book 2: The Handsel Witches - 16 Sep 2025
https://linktr.ee/ryanhamshaw
Indie Author of the Keepers of the Crossing series.
Book 1: The Dark Friars - out now!
Book 2: The Handsel Witches - 16 Sep 2025
https://linktr.ee/ryanhamshaw
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Hey, I'm Ryan 👋 🌈
I'm an indie author living in south west England ✍️ 🇬🇧
In November 2024, I realised my debut novel, The Dark Friars. It's book one in a young adult urban fantasy series!
I'm an indie author living in south west England ✍️ 🇬🇧
In November 2024, I realised my debut novel, The Dark Friars. It's book one in a young adult urban fantasy series!
April 18, 2025 at 7:04 AM
📍 LOCATION INSPIRATION
The Guildhall
I’ve been sharing the real-life locations that inspired places in my debut novel, Keepers of the Crossing: The Dark Friars - and today, it’s the turn of the Guildhall. 1/3 #BookInspo #LocationInspo #IndieBooks
The Guildhall
I’ve been sharing the real-life locations that inspired places in my debut novel, Keepers of the Crossing: The Dark Friars - and today, it’s the turn of the Guildhall. 1/3 #BookInspo #LocationInspo #IndieBooks
April 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
📍 LOCATION INSPIRATION
The Guildhall
I’ve been sharing the real-life locations that inspired places in my debut novel, Keepers of the Crossing: The Dark Friars - and today, it’s the turn of the Guildhall. 1/3 #BookInspo #LocationInspo #IndieBooks
The Guildhall
I’ve been sharing the real-life locations that inspired places in my debut novel, Keepers of the Crossing: The Dark Friars - and today, it’s the turn of the Guildhall. 1/3 #BookInspo #LocationInspo #IndieBooks
March 22, 2025 at 7:48 AM
📍 LOCATION INSPIRATION
Liam’s Home
Lately, I’ve been sharing the real-life locations that inspired places in my debut novel, Keepers of the Crossing: The Dark Friars. Today, I’m excited to show you what sparked the idea for Liam’s flat, where he lives with his mum.
#BookInspo #IndieAuthor #Books
Liam’s Home
Lately, I’ve been sharing the real-life locations that inspired places in my debut novel, Keepers of the Crossing: The Dark Friars. Today, I’m excited to show you what sparked the idea for Liam’s flat, where he lives with his mum.
#BookInspo #IndieAuthor #Books
March 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
📍 LOCATION INSPIRATION
Liam’s Home
Lately, I’ve been sharing the real-life locations that inspired places in my debut novel, Keepers of the Crossing: The Dark Friars. Today, I’m excited to show you what sparked the idea for Liam’s flat, where he lives with his mum.
#BookInspo #IndieAuthor #Books
Liam’s Home
Lately, I’ve been sharing the real-life locations that inspired places in my debut novel, Keepers of the Crossing: The Dark Friars. Today, I’m excited to show you what sparked the idea for Liam’s flat, where he lives with his mum.
#BookInspo #IndieAuthor #Books
Update 📣
Hey everyone!
I’ve been a bit quiet on here the past couple of weeks - mainly to give myself a break! The start of the year was full-on with finishing the latest draft of my second book and running my Kickstarter campaign.
#IndieAuthor #IndieBooks #WritersLife #BookUpdate
Hey everyone!
I’ve been a bit quiet on here the past couple of weeks - mainly to give myself a break! The start of the year was full-on with finishing the latest draft of my second book and running my Kickstarter campaign.
#IndieAuthor #IndieBooks #WritersLife #BookUpdate
March 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Update 📣
Hey everyone!
I’ve been a bit quiet on here the past couple of weeks - mainly to give myself a break! The start of the year was full-on with finishing the latest draft of my second book and running my Kickstarter campaign.
#IndieAuthor #IndieBooks #WritersLife #BookUpdate
Hey everyone!
I’ve been a bit quiet on here the past couple of weeks - mainly to give myself a break! The start of the year was full-on with finishing the latest draft of my second book and running my Kickstarter campaign.
#IndieAuthor #IndieBooks #WritersLife #BookUpdate
Happy Sunday, everyone! ☀️
After a busy few days last weekend with the Kickstarter, I'm enjoying some chill time this weekend, and England is finally seeing some sunshine!
After a busy few days last weekend with the Kickstarter, I'm enjoying some chill time this weekend, and England is finally seeing some sunshine!
March 2, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Happy Sunday, everyone! ☀️
After a busy few days last weekend with the Kickstarter, I'm enjoying some chill time this weekend, and England is finally seeing some sunshine!
After a busy few days last weekend with the Kickstarter, I'm enjoying some chill time this weekend, and England is finally seeing some sunshine!
Seven nominations at the Indieverse Awards 2025! 🤯
This week has been amazing. Book One received award noms (including Book of the Year!), and the Kickstarter for Book Two was a success! I'm still spinning with absolute joy! 🎉
Here's to the rest of 2025! 🥂
#IndieAuthor #SupportIndieAuthors
This week has been amazing. Book One received award noms (including Book of the Year!), and the Kickstarter for Book Two was a success! I'm still spinning with absolute joy! 🎉
Here's to the rest of 2025! 🥂
#IndieAuthor #SupportIndieAuthors
February 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Seven nominations at the Indieverse Awards 2025! 🤯
This week has been amazing. Book One received award noms (including Book of the Year!), and the Kickstarter for Book Two was a success! I'm still spinning with absolute joy! 🎉
Here's to the rest of 2025! 🥂
#IndieAuthor #SupportIndieAuthors
This week has been amazing. Book One received award noms (including Book of the Year!), and the Kickstarter for Book Two was a success! I'm still spinning with absolute joy! 🎉
Here's to the rest of 2025! 🥂
#IndieAuthor #SupportIndieAuthors
🎉 WE DID IT! 🎉
The Handsel Witches is officially fully funded on Kickstarter! 🎉 Thanks to the amazing support of backers, we hit the £5,000 target, which means Keepers of the Crossing: The Handsel Witches is coming 16 September 2025!
#Kickstarter #YAbooks #QueerFiction #UrbanFantasy
The Handsel Witches is officially fully funded on Kickstarter! 🎉 Thanks to the amazing support of backers, we hit the £5,000 target, which means Keepers of the Crossing: The Handsel Witches is coming 16 September 2025!
#Kickstarter #YAbooks #QueerFiction #UrbanFantasy
February 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🎉 WE DID IT! 🎉
The Handsel Witches is officially fully funded on Kickstarter! 🎉 Thanks to the amazing support of backers, we hit the £5,000 target, which means Keepers of the Crossing: The Handsel Witches is coming 16 September 2025!
#Kickstarter #YAbooks #QueerFiction #UrbanFantasy
The Handsel Witches is officially fully funded on Kickstarter! 🎉 Thanks to the amazing support of backers, we hit the £5,000 target, which means Keepers of the Crossing: The Handsel Witches is coming 16 September 2025!
#Kickstarter #YAbooks #QueerFiction #UrbanFantasy
My Kickstarter ends in 2 days! If you've been thinking about pledging (or upping your current pledge) please do so - I'd be forever grateful 🙏
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
#indieauthor #indiebooks #supportindieauthors #Kickstarter
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
#indieauthor #indiebooks #supportindieauthors #Kickstarter
February 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
My Kickstarter ends in 2 days! If you've been thinking about pledging (or upping your current pledge) please do so - I'd be forever grateful 🙏
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
#indieauthor #indiebooks #supportindieauthors #Kickstarter
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
#indieauthor #indiebooks #supportindieauthors #Kickstarter
Ahhhhhh 🤯 Keepers of the Crossing: The Dark Friars has now been nominated for Best YA Novel at the Indieverse Awards 2025 - alongside my Book of the Year nomination! 🎉
February 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Ahhhhhh 🤯 Keepers of the Crossing: The Dark Friars has now been nominated for Best YA Novel at the Indieverse Awards 2025 - alongside my Book of the Year nomination! 🎉
Can't believe I'm saying this, but... The Dark Friars has been nominated for BOOK OF THE YEAR at the 2025 Indieverse Awards!!!
I'm incredibly honoured and thrilled to see TDF being recognised in this way.
I'm incredibly honoured and thrilled to see TDF being recognised in this way.
February 18, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Can't believe I'm saying this, but... The Dark Friars has been nominated for BOOK OF THE YEAR at the 2025 Indieverse Awards!!!
I'm incredibly honoured and thrilled to see TDF being recognised in this way.
I'm incredibly honoured and thrilled to see TDF being recognised in this way.
Support my next book in the Keepers of the Crossing series... 🙏
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
February 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Support my next book in the Keepers of the Crossing series... 🙏
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
Fellow authors and readers, I need your help to reach my Kickstarter goal and bring my next story in the Keepers of the Crossing series to life! 🙏👇
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
February 16, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Fellow authors and readers, I need your help to reach my Kickstarter goal and bring my next story in the Keepers of the Crossing series to life! 🙏👇
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
Okay... update 🤯
February 15, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Okay... update 🤯
Less than a week left to help me reach my funding goal. Anything you can give I'd be so grateful for... 🙏
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
February 15, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Less than a week left to help me reach my funding goal. Anything you can give I'd be so grateful for... 🙏
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
Well, this is exciting. TDF at 4 in the Teen & YA LGBTQ+ Literature category (UK) 😍
February 15, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Well, this is exciting. TDF at 4 in the Teen & YA LGBTQ+ Literature category (UK) 😍
The face of a man who has just finished his manuscript for The Handsel Witches. It goes off to my editor on Monday! #indieauthors
February 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The face of a man who has just finished his manuscript for The Handsel Witches. It goes off to my editor on Monday! #indieauthors
I'm 40% funded! My second book needs you! Help me reach my goal 👇 💛
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
#Kickstarter #IndieAuthor #SupportMe #QueerBooks
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
#Kickstarter #IndieAuthor #SupportMe #QueerBooks
Keepers of the Crossing: The Handsel Witches (Book Two)
A Young Adult Urban Fantasy novel, with Queer representation.
www.kickstarter.com
February 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I'm 40% funded! My second book needs you! Help me reach my goal 👇 💛
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
#Kickstarter #IndieAuthor #SupportMe #QueerBooks
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
#Kickstarter #IndieAuthor #SupportMe #QueerBooks
Went to bed 18% funded. Woke up 27% funded. Thank you so much! 🥰
Please support my next book you can👇
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
Please support my next book you can👇
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
January 24, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Went to bed 18% funded. Woke up 27% funded. Thank you so much! 🥰
Please support my next book you can👇
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
Please support my next book you can👇
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya...
Liam and Tariq getting the love they deserve ❤️🖤🌈
#QueerCharacters #YABooks #QueerLove ##UrbanFantasy
#QueerCharacters #YABooks #QueerLove ##UrbanFantasy
January 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Liam and Tariq getting the love they deserve ❤️🖤🌈
#QueerCharacters #YABooks #QueerLove ##UrbanFantasy
#QueerCharacters #YABooks #QueerLove ##UrbanFantasy
🚨 My Kickstarter for Keepers of the Crossing: The Handsel Witches is live! 🚨
Support the book and grab exclusive rewards like signed copies, bookmarks, or even your name in the book. I need to hit my goal by 22 Feb, so let’s make it happen!
See link in bio 💚
Support the book and grab exclusive rewards like signed copies, bookmarks, or even your name in the book. I need to hit my goal by 22 Feb, so let’s make it happen!
See link in bio 💚
January 18, 2025 at 10:06 AM
🚨 My Kickstarter for Keepers of the Crossing: The Handsel Witches is live! 🚨
Support the book and grab exclusive rewards like signed copies, bookmarks, or even your name in the book. I need to hit my goal by 22 Feb, so let’s make it happen!
See link in bio 💚
Support the book and grab exclusive rewards like signed copies, bookmarks, or even your name in the book. I need to hit my goal by 22 Feb, so let’s make it happen!
See link in bio 💚
Title reveal! 🎉 The second book in the Keepers of the Crossing series is called... The Handsel Witches
Out 16 Sept 2025, this sequel brings action, horror, humour, & romance!
Darkness is brewing in Sarumbourne...
www.ryanjhamshaw.co.uk/post/keepers...
Out 16 Sept 2025, this sequel brings action, horror, humour, & romance!
Darkness is brewing in Sarumbourne...
www.ryanjhamshaw.co.uk/post/keepers...
January 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Title reveal! 🎉 The second book in the Keepers of the Crossing series is called... The Handsel Witches
Out 16 Sept 2025, this sequel brings action, horror, humour, & romance!
Darkness is brewing in Sarumbourne...
www.ryanjhamshaw.co.uk/post/keepers...
Out 16 Sept 2025, this sequel brings action, horror, humour, & romance!
Darkness is brewing in Sarumbourne...
www.ryanjhamshaw.co.uk/post/keepers...
Well, this morning has been... eventful. I announced my new book to my subscribers, and then discovered a flat tyre on my car 🤦🏼♂️ There has to be a balance in life, I suppose...
January 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Well, this morning has been... eventful. I announced my new book to my subscribers, and then discovered a flat tyre on my car 🤦🏼♂️ There has to be a balance in life, I suppose...
Am I the only one who thinks the missions in Traitors UK are a bit boring and dull this series? 🥱 #TheTraitors
January 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Am I the only one who thinks the missions in Traitors UK are a bit boring and dull this series? 🥱 #TheTraitors
This broke me 💔
January 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This broke me 💔