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I had so much fun with this last year (and grew my TBR–plus a few others’), that I’m bringing it back. In the spirit of “a rising tide lifts all boats,” for Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week I wanted to give some Self-Published authors a chance to spread some love.

(They also get to do a bit of self-promotion, I mean, c’mon, it’s hard out here…)
Spreading the Self-Pub Love in 20205 with Tom Bookbeard(A returning guest!)


An Elevator Pitch for Something You Love
Cover for Where Blood Runs Gold by A.C. Cross

Where Blood Runs Gold by A.C. Cross

Red Dead Redemption meets Bone Tomahawk, starring the Punisher.

A.C. Cross always takes me on a wild ride no matter what genre he’s writing in. But Where Blood Runs Gold feels like his highlight reel book. I reviewed this book for FanFiAddict in January this year after criminally allowing it to sit on my TBR for ages. Reviewing the Weird Western “Where Blood Runs Gold” by A.C. Cross.


My Elevator Pitch by Tom Bookbeard

Cover to be Revealed
The Corsair: Jim Hawkins sides with the pirates instead. And the ships can fly.

My debut novel is coming soon …


About this Author
I like books, I have a beard; I’m Tom Bookbeard. Former chef, now a podcast host, a writer of fantasy stories about sky pirates and TTRPG nerd.

Secret Scribes ~ Tom Bookbeard | FanFiAddict ~ The Four Beardsmen of the Bookpocalypse


Be sure to check out Tom Bookbeard’s activities and Where Blood Runs Gold, let’s show them both some love!


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