Writer of dark, epic fantasies lush with moral ambiguity and atmospheric settings. Find my books here: http://amzn.to/4a0jQ5e. Follow my journey here: https://scottatirrell.com/ Please no DM.https://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3mvljv2boqw2vJezelle: Thief of Forks is out now — a dark fantasy of survival, loss, and rising when the world gives you every reason to break. amzn.to/4bRNY7e15 Sep 2026 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvljv2boqw2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3mvkseih6ck2bDive into the dark, epic world of Absolution of the Morning Star. Follow Erikson as he confronts ancient powers, haunting secrets, and his shadowed fate. For fans of dark fantasy, intrigue, and unforgettable journeys. US: amzn.to/3DmzH3U UK: amzn.to/3Dmtdly15 Sep 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkseih6ck2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3mvizgectyl2zKoen: Quills from the Raven's Nest, a dark and gritty fantasy, is here! Join Koen on his journey to find a miracle in the darkest corners of Lucardia. amzn.to/3SyzEJz14 Sep 2026 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvizgectyl2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3mvibvdsu3c2rA boy sworn to guide the dead. A monastery hiding dark secrets. A journey that will test his faith, courage, and soul. A chilling dark fantasy perfect for fans of grim, atmospheric tales that dip into dark academia. US: amzn.to/3Q8mVZs UK: amzn.to/3Ew6X8X14 Sep 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvibvdsu3c2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3mvgixpski62tThe boy finds the sword. Then the boy starts asking whether the sword found him. Dawn of the Lightbearer begins with a familiar fantasy promise—then starts pulling it apart. The dead are currency. The faith is hiding something. And the sword remembers. amzn.to/44tJZZP13 Sep 2026 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvgixpski62thttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3mvfrgct5zm2bA brooding duke. A haunted tower. A bride whose name will echo through history. Duke Rhime of the Spire is available now: amzn.to/4ltAXlV #DarkFantasy #GothicFantasy #FantasyBooks13 Sep 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvfrgct5zm2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3mvfigvjji22zJezelle: Thief of Forks is out now — a dark fantasy of survival, loss, and rising when the world gives you every reason to break. amzn.to/4bRNY7e13 Sep 2026 11:27 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvfigvjji22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3mvdaxfaiwa2fDive into the dark, epic world of Absolution of the Morning Star. Follow Erikson as he confronts ancient powers, haunting secrets, and his shadowed fate. For fans of dark fantasy, intrigue, and unforgettable journeys. US: amzn.to/3DmzH3U UK: amzn.to/3Dmtdly12 Sep 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvdaxfaiwa2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3mvd4mtm2gz2tThe Words That Remain: Editing Sylvanus I have spent an enormous amount of time editing Sylvanus: Swords and Sons over the last three weeks. More time than I typically do for pure writing, and probably more than makes rational business sense, but I am in love with this tale and want to make sure… http://scottatirrell.com/2026/09/12/the-words-that-remain-editing-sylvanus/12 Sep 2026 12:50 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvd4mtm2gz2thttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3mvbhzwixit2fKoen: Quills from the Raven's Nest, a dark and gritty fantasy, is here! Join Koen on his journey to find a miracle in the darkest corners of Lucardia. amzn.to/3SyzEJz11 Sep 2026 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbhzwixit2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3mvaqiiw42t24A boy sworn to guide the dead. A monastery hiding dark secrets. A journey that will test his faith, courage, and soul. A chilling dark fantasy perfect for fans of grim, atmospheric tales that dip into dark academia. US: amzn.to/3Q8mVZs UK: amzn.to/3Ew6X8X11 Sep 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvaqiiw42t24https://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3mvam67lhmc2vFlashback Fridays #13 I don't really have any fancy commentary for this week's Flashback Fridays post. I just like this one and thought I'd give it a little nudge. It was originally published on 8/5/2021 during the doldrums of COVID. Cheers! http://scottatirrell.com/2026/09/11/flashback-fridays-13/11 Sep 2026 12:50 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvam67lhmc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3mv6xlb5zgt22The boy finds the sword. Then the boy starts asking whether the sword found him. Dawn of the Lightbearer begins with a familiar fantasy promise—then starts pulling it apart. The dead are currency. The faith is hiding something. And the sword remembers. amzn.to/44tJZZP10 Sep 2026 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6xlb5zgt22https://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3mv67zm5shn2fA brooding duke. A haunted tower. A bride whose name will echo through history. Duke Rhime of the Spire is available now: amzn.to/4ltAXlV #DarkFantasy #GothicFantasy #FantasyBooks10 Sep 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv67zm5shn2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3mv4h3fvsmp2vJezelle: Thief of Forks is out now — a dark fantasy of survival, loss, and rising when the world gives you every reason to break. amzn.to/4bRNY7e09 Sep 2026 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4h3fvsmp2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3mv3pko3gft2bDive into the dark, epic world of Absolution of the Morning Star. Follow Erikson as he confronts ancient powers, haunting secrets, and his shadowed fate. For fans of dark fantasy, intrigue, and unforgettable journeys. US: amzn.to/3DmzH3U UK: amzn.to/3Dmtdly09 Sep 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3pko3gft2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3mv3l7lpioq2nI Tracked More Than Half a Million Amazon Keyword Rankings. Something Has Changed. I know I am publishing a post outside my typical blogging schedule, but I've been working on this one for a while and feel it deserves a special place. For nearly four years, I have tracked where my books appear in… http://scottatirrell.com/2026/09/09/i-tracked-more-than-half-a-million-amazon-keyword-rankings-something-has-changed/09 Sep 2026 12:50 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3l7lpioq2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3muzwmt2e6l2bKoen: Quills from the Raven's Nest, a dark and gritty fantasy, is here! Join Koen on his journey to find a miracle in the darkest corners of Lucardia. amzn.to/3SyzEJz08 Sep 2026 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzwmt2e6l2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3muz73pvule24A boy sworn to guide the dead. A monastery hiding dark secrets. A journey that will test his faith, courage, and soul. A chilling dark fantasy perfect for fans of grim, atmospheric tales that dip into dark academia. US: amzn.to/3Q8mVZs UK: amzn.to/3Ew6X8X08 Sep 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3muz73pvule24https://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3muxg5uja2x2kThe boy finds the sword. Then the boy starts asking whether the sword found him. Dawn of the Lightbearer begins with a familiar fantasy promise—then starts pulling it apart. The dead are currency. The faith is hiding something. And the sword remembers. amzn.to/44tJZZP07 Sep 2026 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxg5uja2x2khttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3muwomrpqae2vA brooding duke. A haunted tower. A bride whose name will echo through history. Duke Rhime of the Spire is available now: amzn.to/4ltAXlV #DarkFantasy #GothicFantasy #FantasyBooks07 Sep 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwomrpqae2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3muuvonavsm2bJezelle: Thief of Forks is out now — a dark fantasy of survival, loss, and rising when the world gives you every reason to break. amzn.to/4bRNY7e06 Sep 2026 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3muuvonavsm2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3muu67ybvn32bDive into the dark, epic world of Absolution of the Morning Star. Follow Erikson as he confronts ancient powers, haunting secrets, and his shadowed fate. For fans of dark fantasy, intrigue, and unforgettable journeys. US: amzn.to/3DmzH3U UK: amzn.to/3Dmtdly06 Sep 2026 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3muu67ybvn32bhttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3musf7zmok22fKoen: Quills from the Raven's Nest, a dark and gritty fantasy, is here! Join Koen on his journey to find a miracle in the darkest corners of Lucardia. amzn.to/3SyzEJz05 Sep 2026 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3musf7zmok22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3murnowiklz24A boy sworn to guide the dead. A monastery hiding dark secrets. A journey that will test his faith, courage, and soul. A chilling dark fantasy perfect for fans of grim, atmospheric tales that dip into dark academia. US: amzn.to/3Q8mVZs UK: amzn.to/3Ew6X8X05 Sep 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3murnowiklz24https://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3murjgfwy2q24Timelines: The Bane of My Existence There are certain things that keep a writer up at night. Is this character interesting enough? Does this chapter drag? Did I use the word just seventeen times on the same page? And then there is my particular torment: Timelines. My formal Lucardian Timeline… http://scottatirrell.com/2026/09/05/timelines-the-bane-of-my-existence/05 Sep 2026 12:51 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3murjgfwy2q24https://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3mupur4ocfn2kThe boy finds the sword. Then the boy starts asking whether the sword found him. Dawn of the Lightbearer begins with a familiar fantasy promise—then starts pulling it apart. The dead are currency. The faith is hiding something. And the sword remembers. amzn.to/44tJZZP04 Sep 2026 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupur4ocfn2khttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3mup57zwvoh22A brooding duke. A haunted tower. A bride whose name will echo through history. Duke Rhime of the Spire is available now: amzn.to/4ltAXlV #DarkFantasy #GothicFantasy #FantasyBooks04 Sep 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mup57zwvoh22https://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3muoz5iohza2qFlashback Fridays #12 For this week’s Flashback Friday, I’m going back to July 2021, when I wrote my first “year in review” post about self-publishing. At that point, I had been doing this for exactly one year and was already trying to understand what I had done wrong, what I had learned, and what… http://scottatirrell.com/2026/09/04/flashback-fridays-12/04 Sep 2026 12:55 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3muoz5iohza2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/authortirrell.bsky.social/post/3munebvqgns22Jezelle: Thief of Forks is out now — a dark fantasy of survival, loss, and rising when the world gives you every reason to break. amzn.to/4bRNY7e03 Sep 2026 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:beqdxztya2msfko7a7k4drob/app.bsky.feed.post/3munebvqgns22