Dom McDermott
Dom McDermott is an anthology editor, proofreader, and YouTuber based in Hampshire, England.
He is the editor of the fantasy anthology
The Advent of Winter, which features 24 winter-themed stories by self-published authors.
The idea for
The Advent of Winter began when McDermott was chatting with friends about advent calendars - those used to count the days leading up to Christmas - and mentioned he’d love to read 24 stories for next year’s season. That casual conversation sparked a year-long journey.
Over the next twelve months, Dom collaborated with authors, artists, printers, and distributors. He also launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the project, which was backed by over 1,000 supporters and raised more than £33,000 - far surpassing its original £5,000 goal.
For the anthology, Dom encouraged variety: the only requirements were that each story be fantasy and set in winter. Authors had free rein with tone, setting, and subgenre.
Dom’s own contribution, "A Fighting Chance", marked his fiction debut and was praised for its prose, character dynamics, and action.
Beyond editing, Dom works as a proofreader, primarily serving self-published and indie authors. Testimonials on his website commend his professionalism, attention to detail, and clear communication.
His channel - dominish_books - has been going strong since 2021 and now features over 300 videos. These range in length from brief six-minute clips to more in-depth discussions nearing thirty minutes. His content includes videos about his reading goals for the year, the books he's currently reading, reading statistics, book hauls, upcoming reading plans, spotlights on indie authors, and lists of his favourite reads. His approachable style and enthusiasm for the genre have earned him a loyal following of fellow readers and writers alike.
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