Tom Bookbeard

Contributing blogger at Dad, TTRPG nerd, author who writes stories about sky pirates. Beards.

[Tom Bookbeard @TomBookbeard]

I like books. I like beards. I'm Tom Bookbeard.

[Spotlight Indie @SpotlightIndie_]

Our live event this year is FREE to attend. To make this possible, we rely on sponsors and supporters. If you'd like to get involved, we're launching our Patreon on February 20th. Bonus content for you + support for us = more indie author events! #writingcommunity #authorevent

[Baptiste Pinson Wu @PinsonBaptiste]

The path to salvation goes through the cursed forest of Aokigahara and the ghosts of Ren’s past.

[DB Rook @DB_Rook]

Anyone remember this old classic?
Sequel soon to follow!!
https://t.co/dSCBDGEoKT
https://t.co/LyeGEJKbLZ

[⚔️LordTBR_FFA⚔️ @LordTBR_FFA]

The Forsaken Planet is an epic sci-fantasy adventure in the vein of Star Wars and Ender's Game., playing on the tropes we all loved growing up and breathing new life into them. Wilson's debut reads like a movie that hasn't hit the big screen... yet. Definite rec.
@BWilsonAuthor

[David T List @DavidTList]

I'm sharing an amazing V&V review from Reddit that starts off, "Peak Epic Fantasy. Think Brandon Sanderson quality, rated R."
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
That is a damn tagline ❤️

https://t.co/HqdW8OYKFH

[⚔️LordTBR_FFA⚔️ @LordTBR_FFA]

COVER REVEAL

Prey of Angels (Hybrid Helix Turn Eight) by @JoeBerne1

Cover art by @cmcgrath72
Graphic design by @jcalebdesign

Release Date: February 17, 2026

Check the thread for more deets!

[Spotlight Indie @SpotlightIndie_]

Who wants a peek at some of the awesome panels we've got coming up during the Big Indie Weekend online event? Oh go on then, don't say we never give you anything. Feast your eyes! #AuthorEvent #IndieAuthors #WritingCommunity #BookLovers #BookSky

[Spotlight Indie @SpotlightIndie_]

We are excited to announce that this year's Spotlight Indie Live event will be FREE TO ATTEND. Our aim is to make our live event as accessible as possible to indie authors, their fans and the indie creative community. #AuthorEvents #IndieAuthors #Shrewsbury #WritingCommunity

[Usman Zunnoor @UziZunnoor]

Very excited to share my review of Violence & Vigilance by @DavidTList

Full review is up at @sffinsiders 🔗 ⬇️

For all fans of the darker side of fantasy, Violence & Vigilance is a read that will not disappoint. #grimdark #DarkFantasy

[David T List @DavidTList]

"David T. List has graced us with a top-tier work of grimdark fantasy. I have no doubt that this–-my first read of 2026–-will be one of my favourites of the year."

Go read Usman's review! It might be better than the book itself.

[Bill Adams - 🗡🩸📺 Death Show Colossus out now! @williamjadams3]

Obligatory self-promo post!

I've got books for a wide variety of readers.

~Sci-fi dystopian☢️
~Adult dark sci-fantasy 🐉🗡️🩸
~MG fantasy adventure ⚔️🐓🖋️📖

[Charlie Cavendish @CharlieCavendi4]

Heads up gang there’s weekend indie book goodness coming up on 20th-22nd Feb.

Keep your eyes on @SpotlightIndie_ for all the details and don’t let the fact I’m hosting a few panels put you off.

[Spotlight Indie @SpotlightIndie_]

Our live event returns to Shrewsbury on 23rd May 2026. Join us at the Flaxmill Maltings for a day of book-related chat, advice and panels. Spotlight Indie 2026 is a FREE TO ATTEND event for indie writers and indie book fans. #AuthorEvents #IndieAuthors #Shrewsbury #BookLovers

[Spotlight Indie @SpotlightIndie_]

ICYMI last week, we're having another Big Indie Weekend online event 20th to 22nd February. Featuring 40+ indie authors and community legends taking part. Including our fantastic mods for the weekend #IndieAuthors #AuthorEvents #WritingCommunity

[⚔️LordTBR_FFA⚔️ @LordTBR_FFA]

2025 FFA AWARDS ARE A GO!
Sponsored by @binding_broken

The categories are:
Best Traditionally Published Novel of 2025
Best Self-Published Novel of 2025
Best Traditionally Published Debut Novel of 2025
Best Self-Published Debut Novel of 2025

Voting ends Jan 30th at midnight CST!

[AC Cross @daneatscatfood]

Promo Monday! Get your hands on the book described as 'a stunning piece of fantasy horror', 'captivating' and 'deeply unpleasant', and 'why the hell did you write something like THAT?'

The Boddicker Letters. Now #SPFBO loaded.

https://t.co/pD5Em7IgBG

[David T List @DavidTList]

This was too much fun and not nearly long enough, particularly since my power went out with 20 minutes remaining!😭
You never know what you'll get with @JoeBerne1 and @JannyWurts but expect chaos.
Also @hollytinsl3y revealed the location of the juggling pin of destiny!?!?

[Spotlight Indie @SpotlightIndie_]

We're happy to announce our next Big Indie Weekend! Featuring 40+ indie authors, hosts and creatives. We're not revealing too much just yet, but here's a sneak peek of who's involved. It's going to be epic! #IndieAuthors #IndieBooks #WritingCommunity #AuthorEvents

[Charlie Cavendish @CharlieCavendi4]

Any RPG game that has the tag line "Unlubed singularity” shouldn’t be missed!
Checkout the first Beardy Takeover with
@JannyWurts
@hollytinsl3y
@JoeBerne1

& my bearded brothers
@TomBookbeard
@DB_Rook
@DavidTList

Episode links below

[Tom Bookbeard @TomBookbeard]

Where would you keep a singularity? All revealed in the Spotlight Indie beardy takeover!

https://t.co/ss1xpctJXt