Archive - Hidden Timber Books

Our First Audio Book!

From the very first page of Lyndsey Ellis’ debut novel, Bone Broth, I was in love. After publishing the book in print, I dreamed of the audio. And I…

Aug 5 •

#PenToPaper: Pacing & a Prompt

Sharing a fun essay published in Brevity Magazine and spotlighting why I love it so much. Plus, a bonus for paid subscribers!

Aug 1 •

June 2024

New to Bookshelves & Upcoming Releases

Celebrating New Releases, Language, Poetry & Prose!

Jun 4 •

#PenToPaper: Be a Good Steward of Your Story

#PTP Session 2 is complete, but Sessions 3 and 4 have been cancelled. In lieu of another course, I share a link to a video that illustrates great…

Jun 4 •

A Gift for you, Dear Reader

While quiet on the Substack front, we have been busy in the background with books, books, books! As a thank you for sticking around during our irregular…

Jun 2 •

Invite your friends to read Hidden Timber Books

Refer a friend, Receive a special thanks and gift from us!

Jun 1 •

April 2024

Next Up ... #PenToPaper Session 2: Exploring the Exterior

Our next session of this year's #PenToPaper series, on Being a Good Steward of Your Story, is open for registration, with the first week's curriculum…

Apr 8 •

Guns and Parties: Kim McLarin’s Latest Book is a Revelatory Wink at Black Women’s Survival in Periracial America

Lyndsey Ellis reviews Every Day Something Has Tried to Kill Me and Failed by Kim McLarin (Ig Publishing, November 2023)

Apr 7 •

January 2024

Reminder! #PenToPaper Session 1 Begins Soon!

The first of four 6-week online courses begins on February 3rd. Registration is still open, and paid subscribers receive 20% off registration fees. I…

Jan 26 •

Put #PenToPaper in 2024

#PenToPaper is a series of online courses for writers who want to generate new writing, focus on craft, and build their community. This year's theme is…

Jan 10 •

October 2023

Preview our books!

Sharing introductory pages to our first award-winning novel, with more HTB publication previews to come.

Oct 28, 2023 •

Fueling Up with Words

Three books written by or featuring women authors I love.

Oct 18, 2023 •

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