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David Green

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Autistic writer of fantasy! Obsessed with Tolkien, Wheel of Time, maps, and the name Duncan Idaho. Shortlisted for Best Fantasy Novel at the British Fantasy Awards 2023 📖

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British Fantasy Society

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Get your tickets here! £10 (and catch-up available), or £5 for BFS members 😇

britishfantasysociety.org/events-calen...

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Love cosy fantasy? Looking to craft one yourself? Well, join me on Saturday 27th July at 1pm BST for a workshop on Crafting Cosy Fantasy!

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Next time I think about releasing 4 books in a year - and all the things doing so brings - I'll remember the look on young me's face, and I'll not release 4 books in one year.

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See it here first:

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Soon...

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It's a me, talking cosy worlds.

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And people often ask me why I feel autistic representation absolutely stinks and really needs addressing quickly 😡

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Probably the most perfect thing a writer could read about their book 😭🥰

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I've published plenty at indie level. Just not sure trad - with the way it's set up and works - is particularly conducive to autistics. And that goes wider, as autistic experiences are still very misunderstood and stereotyped generally. Think it's why a majority of ND people self-pub. If they can!

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This year has told me all of this probably isn't for me 🤷

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Lots of great readings and panels coming this Saturday! I'll be reading from my book on submission :)

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That's your new Nick Holleran book written. A short break, and on to something with dungeons, dragons, adventurers, and therapists 🧝

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This lovely beta reader says is another reader who says I should get "Magic, Maps, and Mischief" published. It's not for the lack of trying, lovely beta reader! 🦉

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Thanks so much for taking the time to read and review! Appreciate it 👍

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Oh, it's almost the first of a new month again. Just when I've only about overcome the *last* first of a new month... 🫠🫠🫠

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A reader's perspective on 'Magic, Maps, and Mischief', on submission. Don't know if this book will ever get published, but seeing it hit home with readers means a lot. "Greton's character continues to be some of the best autistic representation I've ever seen in fiction." 👌

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Always nice when my autistic characters strike a chord for being real and nuanced, and not unfeeling, empathy-lacking caricatures 🥳

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Always nice when my autistic characters strike a chord for being real and nuanced, and not unfeeling, empathy-lacking caricatures 🥳

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*That* entrance in today's Acolyte was pure horror movie stuff. Great to see 👌

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Each Monday, I think, "this might be the week where this utter shitshow of a year changes." And then I realise it's just another Monday. Monday, you utter bastard.

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Been learning a lot about the publishing world on my first go at trad. It's been eye-opening. Stamina, resilience, and a big distraction you can dive into are very much needed 🫡

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Last night, an abrupt change of plans (it happens!) triggered a massive meltdown I've been bottling up for ages - but I even managed to bottle *that* up. Blanket, headphones, stimming. Feel very tired and sensitive today. Lesson I'll ignore: stop bottling things up 😂

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I also ended up writing 2.7k words on the next Nick Holleran book today, and it's not far from being done. The things you do when you're book is ***** on submission 🫠

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It seems I've added 'plan and arrange book signing events in cities 445 miles away from me for other authors' to my list of dubious talents. When I should be writing, too... 😶‍🌫️

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Soulless Sam was the best Sam. I will hear zero arguments on the matter.

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The Acolyte is good so far! Strong opening. But Manny Jacinto's Qimir is clearly the Sith Lord, isn't he?

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I know, what a rookie mistake on my part, eh? I'll know better than to write this own voice stuff that all the editors are apparently crying out for 🤦

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Lots of decision to make, and quite a bit of work to get done. But feeling too muddled for either at the moment, nor look at what's coming next. I created a KDP account today, though. Not that I have the bandwidth or capacity to do it well, but I made it 🤷‍♂️

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Correct 🧙 Also: this reminds me of decisions that need to be made... 🦉

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Great time at @cymeraf.bsky.social 👌 will have to stay until Monday next time, missed out on lots of Sunday fun!

Think my reading of my book on submission went well - had numerous people asking where they can buy it after.

The answer: NOWHERE. Yet... 🤞

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