'MOTHER OF SERPENTS is that rare thing: a novel that takes established horror tropes and spins them into something original, adding more layers of fear and dread along the way.' —TR Guest

'First book I've read to properly scare me. Some gorgeous/paralysing imagery that might be burnt into my brain.' Now *that* is what you want to hear as a horror writer! #MotherOfSerpents is out now: linktr.ee/motherofserp...

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"An absolutely stunning novel. Beautifully written & gripping, I could hardly put it down. Every sentence felt like a small work of art." The reader reviews of my novel, DRAPETOMANIA, have been great. Thank you for the support!

My interview with @wrotepodcast.com is up, about my new novel, MOTHER OF SERPENTS & more! Do give it a listen & a share! wrotepodcast.com/john-r-gordon/

V. enjoyable being interviewed by the estimable Vance & Baz at @wrotepodcast.com - the link goes live tomorrow (Friday) but here it is to bookmark. It's full of interest tho I say so myself! www.wrotepodcast.com/john-gordon/ (& do check out their other interviews, all well worth a listen!)

"I absolutely loved this book. It made my heart feel all the feels & got me hot under the collar! It was refreshing to hear these voices told, as they aren't often." If you haven't yet read my novel, FAGGAMUFFIN, get into it: amzn.eu/d/fJAm1Du

"If I read a better supernatural/horror tale this year I'll be surprised." What a wonderful reader review of my novel, MOTHER OF SERPENTS. If you haven't read it yet, why not give it a go? amzn.eu/d/c6mnoZX

"This deserves to be a young adult classic & can easily sit alongside The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, A Wrinkle in Time & many others. Highly recommended." A beautiful 5* reader review of my novel, HARK!, which is out now.

Andreena Leeanne is a Black British, working class, lesbian poet whose writing singes and soothes. Her collection, CHARRED, was shortlisted for the @PolariPrize. Get into this excellence here: amzn.eu/d/9Unp7xm

Edited by @MsLadyPhyll, Rikki Beadle-Blair, & myself, SISTA! is a celebration of the best Black British Sapphic writing. Publishing this book has been a huge privilege. You can order your copy here: amzn.eu/d/1WSQdBq

'If I read a better supernatural/horror tale this year I’ll be surprised.' This review of my new novel, MOTHER OF SERPENTS, by Reviewsrevues was so gratifying. If you haven't read the book yet, you can grab your copy here: tinyurl.com/yfhf336d

Working on NOAH'S ARC & getting an NAACP Image Award nomination alongside the show's creator Patrik Polk were major career highlights. But the fact that my novel FAGGAMUFFIN inspired a queer bloc party was a wonderful surprise! Check out their vibe here:

An iconic fashion moment in 2014 as Diriye Osman holds the @PolariPrize he won for his radical queer short story collection, FAIRYTALES FOR LOST CHILDREN. He is the first Black writer to achieve this honour. tinyurl.com/2dznj9p6

Andreena Leeanne is many things: a poet, a proudly working class, Black British lesbian, & a survivor. Her incredible debut collection CHARRED was shortlisted for the @PolariPrize. Many thanks to @PaulBurston for the support he's shown our authors!

At @WeRTeamAngelica we're committed to uplifting visionary intersectional voices. Vikram Kolmannskog is a queer Norwegian-Indian writer whose stories brim with passion & flavour. Sample him here! tinyurl.com/42au7rts

Prejudice can become policy alarmingly fast. @RozKaveney is one of this country's most astute critical thinkers, & we're proud to be her publishers. tinyurl.com/yw32mj52

BLACK AND GAY IN THE UK is an anthology I co-edited with Rikki Beadle-Blair. Featuring dynamic voices like @DeanAtta & @DavidMacalmont, this book is still in print, & remains as vital as ever. You can order here: tinyurl.com/33u2jvew

'Audaciously provocative, sexy and spooky all at once. And very much of the zeitgeist!' —legendary Craig Laurance Gidney (@ethereallad) on my novel, HARK, which you can order here: tinyurl.com/yck326ru

'@FrankieEdozien's @LivesGreatMen is an incredibly powerful portrayal of what it means to be a gay Nigerian man.' —MAAZA MENGISTE

The inimitable @RozKaveney creates work which goes beyond the chaos. A vital force within the trans movement, her poetry collection, THE GREAT GOOD TIME, is a superlative resistance manifesto. Get into it! Available @gaystheword.bsky.social & online generally. @lambdaliterary.org

Being @FrankieEdozien's publisher is a tremendous honour. His memoir, @LivesGreatMen, not only won a Lambda Award, but established him as a cultural icon. If you haven't read this groundbreaking text, here's the order link: tinyurl.com/yzyfr3m5

I love this TLS review of @RozKaveney's excellent novel, TINY PIECES OF SKULL. This book was gestating for a long time & the result is a text crackling with life and dark humour. Do check it out if you haven't yet.

In my writing I try to illuminate gaps in the historical record: narrative ellipses which purposely or indifferently exclude hyper-minoritized LGBTQ+ communities. If you haven't read my novel SOULJAH (a Lambda Award finalist) you can get it here: tinyurl.com/ffu8xw59

Fear is not an option when your family is in danger... 'Mother of Serpents' is available globally now: linktr.ee/motherofserp...

Multi-hyphenate maestro, Robert Chevara's poetry collection, 'Perfect. Scar,' is a poignant, sexy celebration of life. If you haven't read it yet, here's how you can order this incredible text: amzn.eu/d/b34lvKP

For this image of Vikram Kolmannskog's critically-acclaimed, Lambda Award-nominated slice of gorgeousness, we wanted to channel Indian fabulousness, Oslo coolness, & pure sexiness. Order here: amzn.eu/d/iX4cBGd

My thanks to 'The Guardian' for their great review of my novel, 'Mother of Serpents.' I'm very proud of this one, & I hope readers enjoy it. Here's the global order link: linktr.ee/motherofserp...

Literary luminary @FrankieEdozien's Lambda Award-winning gem @LivesGreatMen is giving global dynamism. This book is pure Nigerian excellence with an international flavour. Order here: amzn.eu/d/hZmrwDR

For this image of Vikram Kolmannskog's critically-acclaimed, Lambda Award-nominated slice of gorgeousness, we wanted to channel Indian fabulousness, Oslo coolness, & pure sexiness. Order here: amzn.eu/d/iX4cBGd

Hi everyone, My latest essay on the value of empathy has been published on Substack. This is a subject close to my heart, & I hope it brings you a bit of joy today. Here's the link & do share if you fancy: tinyurl.com/h2ddf96h

Being @RozKaveney's editor is one of the great privileges of my publishing career. Her trans-centric poetry collection, 'The Great Good Time,' is not only beautifully written, but it's also vital work. You can order this fantastic text here: amzn.eu/d/c09IigA

One of the things about being a purposive novelist is that each narrative has to feel necessary. My queer antebellum epic 'Drapetomania' was written over the course of a decade. You can order it here if you haven't read it yet: amzn.eu/d/fnNf3jB

For this promo image of Lambda-winning literary rockstar, @FrankieEdozien's @LivesGreatMen, we wanted to signal Pan-African pride, sexiness, queerness, Nigerian excellence, NYC sauce & Chiké's Gemini swagger. Order here: amzn.eu/d/2Jtbm33

I'm pretty sure this is not how most mothers operate, but this one definitely eats her young. My new novel 'Mother of Serpents' is out now, & you can order your copy here if you haven't already done so: amzn.eu/d/7L8QfiS

'Colour Scheme' was one of my most enjoyable writing experiences. It's a deeply sexy, intimate book that celebrates gay romance, friendship, art, music & dance across a sweaty London summer. Here's how to order: amzn.eu/d/4t8wzbE

'Black and Gay in the UK' was one of the first books we published. We are a purpose-driven enterprise that strives to highlight artists who are dynamic, including @DeanAtta, @DavidMcalmont & @travisalabanza. You can order this gem here: amzn.eu/d/8yWoNKJ

Most writers are not the best narrators of their own audiobooks, but gay icon LARRY DUPLECHAN brings a magnificent musicality to his reading of his memoir, 'Movies That Made Me Gay,' which you can listen to on Audible: tinyurl.com/yc2sc32f

SISTA! was a labour of love (co-edited by myself & the fantastic @MsLadyPhyll & Rikki Beadle-Blair). The book features the best Black British Sapphic writing. Our work is about community & representation. Here's how to order: amzn.eu/d/1WSQdBq

'A certain classic' says the iconic KATE BORNSTEIN of @RozKaveney's groundbreaking, Lambda-conquering 'Tiny Pieces of Skull.' You can order this gem here if you haven't read it yet: amzn.eu/d/0GgmHgx

The Huffington Post was kind enough to call me 'a master novelist' for my work on 'Faggamuffin.' It was a blast writing this thrilling novel of migration & asylum, & it became low-key prescient when the Windrush Scandal came a decade after it was published.

'@FrankieEdozien has succeeded here in reclaiming his own narrative & that of the wider gay community from the muffling jaws of discrimination with a sense of humour, guts & elegance.' —DIANA EVANS, 'The Financial Times' on @LivesGreatMen.

My work is about the intersection between race, sexuality & gender. I've written queer thrillers, historical fiction, philosophical texts, & now horror. MOTHER OF SERPENTS sings to that cadence, & you can cop your copy here: amzn.eu/d/cNoflne

Vikram Kolmannskog is a Norwegian-Indian dynamo versed in the syntax of good sex & great sentences. His collection of erotic short stories, LORD OF THE SENSES, was a Lambda Award finalist, & you can order it here: amzn.eu/d/j8WgCjK

SISTA! is still the only comprehensive compendium of Sapphic Black British writing. This text is pure love in paperback, co-edited by myself, the phenomenal @MsLadyPhyll & Rikki Beadle-Blair. You can get yours here: @gaystheword.bsky.social & at amzn.eu/d/g6A3Tes

I want to repost this rather wonderful review of MOTHER OF SERPENTS from writer & critic @TGuest: 'It’s very rare to find a book that presents horror from a Black, gay perspective so well.' Here's the link: tinyurl.com/db7fnksv

On tonight’s #TREBookShow from 6pm UK time on @TRETalkRadio is @john_r_gordon, talking about his latest novel #MotherofSerpants #Brooklyn #poet #supernatural #LGBTQ

'In this place, no one can hear you scream, DuVone.' —Mother MOTHER OF SERPENTS is out now: www.teamangelica.com/post/john-r-...

Only two positions: Dominate or be dominated. That wretched Owl Lady is going to ruin everything. I know what I have to do... —Mother #MotherOfSerpents is bringing all the smoke, & can be ordered globally here: linktr.ee/motherofserp...

My work resists the erasure of hyper-marginalised queer narratives. DRAPETOMANIA is about two enslaved men who fall in love. This novel took me ten years to write, & you can order it here: amzn.eu/d/4i9pZsL