Thomas J Devens-The Revolting Peasant of Grimdark

Writer. Foundry Worker. Axe Thrower. Drinker. (He/Him). Author of the Fall of Emros and Vermin of the Old Empire series of gritty fantasy.

[Thomas J Devens-The Revolting Peasant of Grimdark @StoneandShield]

And it is out!
Tales from the Tavern at the Brink of the Abyss issue #1
A Payday and a Pint

A handmade zine and audiobook
A series of grimsnark fantasy short stories!
Revolting Peasant Press
100% DIY
Fuck AI

🔗👇🍻

[A.J. Calvin @AJCalvin]

My author copies have arrived!

I was supposed to have these on the 19th, but thanks to some shipping issues, I didn't get them until today. But they're here, and they're beautiful!

https://t.co/Fp5N0MOfZP

[Jasper L. Walker - Author & Connector of Grimdark @The_Grimwalker]

The Shattered Line is getting an audiobook! Let’s fucking GO!

https://t.co/Wq0DPKEJyD

[Prowess Games @ProwessGames]

MIEN’s narrator is not human… and neither reliable.

They carry biases and prejudices from their past life as a human.

Those biases surface in the Faker and Revenge choice modes… and their consequences are far reaching 👀

1/6

[Thomas J Devens-The Revolting Peasant of Grimdark @StoneandShield]

@paulgzareith Thanks a lot dude, glad you dug it!

[Thomas J Devens-The Revolting Peasant of Grimdark @StoneandShield]

I'm quite happy with this review of The Scroungers, always brightens my day to see someone enjoy my bleak books!

[Paul G. Zareith 🕷️➚ 🦋 @paulgzareith]

New book review: Scroungers by @StoneandShield

Dark, gritty, multi-pov exploration of the messy aftermath of war.

[Spotlight Indie @SpotlightIndie_]

Not joined our Patreon yet? Not only does it help us continue our indie author events, it gives you access to awesome workshops - like our upcoming June workshop hosted by the amazing @llmacrae.bsky.social

Come join us and get all the good stuff!

https://t.co/80Fgq89ho1

[Thomas J Devens-The Revolting Peasant of Grimdark @StoneandShield]

@DB_Rook Awesome, have fun and sell a bunch of books!

[E.L. Lyons, Dark Epic Fantasy Author ✝️ @Lyons_Pen]

One of my first experiences in the indie author community was seeing my cover lose a cover contest to an AI book cover despite there being a no-AI rule.

Artists came out and said “that’s AI” and authors… refused to believe it. The artists were disparaged. It was ugly. And it🧵

[Livia J. Elliot ~ Author & Podcaster @liviajelliot]

Most people can trust what they feel.

Fear means danger. Worry points to a real concern. An itch on your arm? Probably a mosquito.

Your body and mind align with present reality.

But that's not true for everyone. 👇🏻

1/8

[DB Rook @DB_Rook]

Tonight!! Despite earlier advertisements, this is in 9 hours!

[Charlie Cavendish @CharlieCavendi4]

Guess who’s back?

Whilst the Spotlight Indie team take a well earned break. The Beardsmen are taking over and we’re joined by Stephen Aryan

30th May 9pm (UK), 4pm (EST) & 6am 31st May (Aust)

Link below

[Holly Tinsley @hollytinsl3y]

In my latest post for Spotlight Indie, I talk about what we've got coming up over the next 12 months following our live event last weekend

What Next for Spotlight Indie? –
https://t.co/YHQMfeWlYV

[Palmer Pickering (Author) @PalmerPickerin1]

Callout to authors: FREEBIES at WORLDCON in LA is happening! I'll be running the Freebies Book Lounge again, this time in Los Angeles end of August. We are now accepting book donations from self-published and traditionally published authors.

This is especially helpful for self-published authors who want their books to be displayed next to and among Hugo nominees and new releases from the major Fantasy and Science-Fiction publishers. Find new readers from a targeted audience of thousands of avid speculative fiction fans, voracious readers, podcasters, bloggers, publishers, agents, screenwriters, etc. Attendees at the event get super stoked to find indie books they wouldn't know how to find otherwise.

If you're interested, you can drop off books in person at the event or ship in advance. It's easy to ship from Print-on-Demand printers for US and International authors (you will select the printing to be done in the US, so no international shipping or tariffs will apply). Books must arrive by August 15th. Used SFF books also accepted, so clear out your bookshelves to make room for new ones!

To get started donating, please fill out this form, then I'll send you the shipping address. For questions and interest from publishers, please email [email protected]

https://t.co/d35qNeWbUC

Here is info on the convention: https://t.co/nFGtT07kpx

[Thomas J Devens-The Revolting Peasant of Grimdark @StoneandShield]

This AMAZING anthology is still on sale for a few more days!

I have no stake in this, I merely think everyone's life will be just a little bit better for having read these stories.

[Tim Hardie @TimHardieAuthor]

This is your chance to read the work of 12 brilliant indie authors for just 99p! The Anatomy of Fear is a fantasy horror anthology, with each tale exploring a different aspect of fear.

[Thomas J Devens-The Revolting Peasant of Grimdark @StoneandShield]

https://t.co/HdKb4ZzdVQ

[Thomas J Devens-The Revolting Peasant of Grimdark @StoneandShield]

Ya ever hear me on a podcast and think "I wanna hear that raspy, smoker's growl read me a fantasy story!"

Well now ya fuckin' can!

Click below, and trust me, I'm better and writing and making zines and all that than I am at marketing!

[Thomas J Devens-The Revolting Peasant of Grimdark @StoneandShield]

@ornithopteryx Sorry to hear dude, hope all turns out well!

[E.L. Lyons, Dark Epic Fantasy Author ✝️ @Lyons_Pen]

Two useful indie book websites that you might not be aware of, listed below so twitter doesn't bury this due to the links 🧵

[Spotlight Indie @SpotlightIndie_]

Don't forget this weekend is the Beardy Takeover! Join the Beardsmen live with Stephen Aryan over on their channel, or watch it on catch up on Spotlight Indie later. Either way, good times are guaranteed!

[Michael Roberti—Traitors We Are Audiobook Out Now! @mikesroberti]

All of the Crown and Tide books are still free today! Check my pin! Spread the word!

Remember, if you get The Traitors We Are for free, the audiobook gets discounted!