Good news, everyone! Cameron Johnston's got The First Mage on the Moon and here's the cover the prove it! Check out the reveal of his next Angry Robot novel over on Reactor Magazine now. @cameronjohnston.bsky.social @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social

Ooh look, Cam is excellent and this looks like a blast!

Well hello! The cover for First Mage On The Moon, has been revealed before its Launch Day on April 14th, 2026. Pre-orders are live at all your usual emporiums for you awesome people angryrobotbooks.my.canva.site/first-mage-o...

I was on the road promoting WRITING THE MAGIC last week, but in case you missed our launch events - it's OUT NOW! Thirteen fantastic essays on the craft of writing fantasy fiction. Link in the thread, as well as a link to the podcast Lucy Holland and I did to promote it (if you missed the panels).

Excellent book for thr budding fantasy writers among you.

I am autistic, no, I didn't "get it" because my mum took paracetamol when I was pregnant, no there isn't a cure and guess what? I don't fucking need one.

New Review - coming out this week is this tale that crossed myth and fairytale to give us something a bit different. I highly recommend The Castaway and The Witch by @ioannapauthor.bsky.social thanks to @ghostorchidpress.com www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/9/...

Haaaaah Just saw the headline of a review for The Shape of Monsters that was simply WOKE CANNIBAL EROTICA and honestly that could be panning my book, but I love it.

Woke up to a nip in the air. Season is turning, perfect timing for this contributor's copy of the Absolute Zero anthology to arrive! If you're up for a collection of genuine chills, you can grab yours at: deadskypublishing.com/portfolio-it...

I NEED YOUR HELP! But first, go get your free book: mybook.to/insolitudess... Yes, In Solitude's Shadow is free! And the rest of the series is on sale. It's super cheap 🙌 But the help, you say? Please share this far and wide! Neurodivergent, queer, middle-aged characters. Sweeping scope. Go!!!

Congrats to @bingewriting.bsky.social for a cracking review of EXTREMITY!

Great fun running the raffle at EdgeLit with @rjbarker.bsky.social which was a convivial riot. The cosy chairs were excellent.

Your reminder that legislation to curb the rights of trans people to use restrooms or do anything else means everyone's behaviour, clothing etc will be opened up to intrusive and unwanted scrutiny and potential challenge in our daily lives. This is not a 'them' issue. Trans rights are human rights.

Are you doing a neat Ursula-related project? Talking about her work on a podcast, or reviewing the prize shortlist, or anything else? We'd love to hear about it, if so! You can always tag us here, and every email that comes through the contact form is read by an actual person.

🐙 GIVEAWAY TIME, FRIENDS 🐙

Fantasy Sub reveal time! 🗡️ We are excited to reveal the next series featured on our Fantasy Sub; The Band by @nicholaseames.bsky.social ! 🥁

Opportunity here for a writer on a low income to get access to a nine week novel writing course taught by the great @silvanhistorian.bsky.social www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/break...

Ahead of the in-person launch later in the month, join our Shona Kinsella on 4th October at the BFS *online launch* of new novel The Daughters of Nicnevin! Ticket details and more in the post below.

It can’t be true if we hide it from you.

Got a bunch of new followers recently (hello!) after the excellent weekend at Bloody Scotland - did you know I write a monthly newsletter? You can subscribe here: www.davidgoodman.net/newsletter/

Great story in the Stirling Observer about @bloodyscotland.bsky.social and the Prize Awards - www.pressreader.com/uk/stirling-...

Endorsed. Yes, I would say that, wouldn't I, given I'm written an essay in it as well? Considering what Tolkien's creative process can offer a writer today.

Agents/editors - if this sounds like your sort of thing, please get in touch!

Here's my winning pitch from @bloodyscotland.bsky.social (still seems mad saying that!) Sinners meets the gothic unease of Don’t Look Now with the broken investigators of True Detective. At its heart, it's not just about a monster that may destroy a city, but the trauma that can destroy a man.

With The Vampires of Park Circus out next month, our Luke Belcourt's Witches of Merchant City has had a glow up! Check out the new cover by Jenni Coutts and get your copy at the link below: amzn.eu/d/2bh5XHD @jennicoutts.bsky.social

HUGE NEWS: We have signed a worldwide distribution deal with Simon & Schuster! Taking this next step with Simon & Schuster, and their sales team, will allow us to further our support and publishing efforts within the horror community. More here: shortwavepublishing.com/news/shortwa...

The fix is in. Get your COVID vax THIS WEEK, friends. Do not wait if you can avoid it.

send us your walking blood bags, about to burst

Many thanks to @bookshop_org for featuring SEVEN LEGENDARY MONSTERS for Latinx/ Hispanic Heritage Month🇵🇾 It’s an honor to be listed alongside so many incredible authors! 🥹

I'll be appearing on BBC Radio Scotland on The Arts Mix with @lenniesaurus.bsky.social this afternoon, from 3.30pm (not sure precisely what time) - tune in live or via iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

What a weekend! We’re over the moon for the winning ESFF writers at @bloodyscotland.bsky.social - @davegoodman.bsky.social, Debut Prize for A Reluctant Spy, @tariqashkanani.bsky.social the McIlvanney Prize for The Midnight King, & @marcorinaldi.bsky.social winning Pitch Perfect for Dark Waters 🎉

An apology is insufficient. Everyone email [email protected] and tell them Kilmeade must be fired immediately. #GoodTrouble

read this study in April that the shingles vaccine reduces dementia risk by 20%. I booked my vaccine that day, just had my second dose today. shingles vaccine is *rough* & I've cleared the weekend for it. but even if it's just 3% lower dementia risk I'll take it. med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...

Now updated and made more coherent, with coverage links, photos and a cracking hot off the press podcast courtesy of @nicolameighan.bsky.social!

Woo, grab the beautiful hardcover edition of Limelight for 20% off now direct with Shortwave!! (Ft. Alternate under book sleeve cover)✨️ 👇

Dear Lord. Part of my job is to teach critical reading and thinking skills alongside knowledge and theory. Students being encouraged to outsource criticality is absolutely terrifying.

This week @bloodyscotland.bsky.social just keeps getting better - after @tariqashkanani.bsky.social's amazing McIlvanney Prize win on Friday, @marcorinaldi.bsky.social has one gone and won the Pitch Perfect prize!

I have the supreme honour of joining @misterkristoff.bsky.social to chat about Empire of the Dawn on the tour's finale stop in Edinburgh! Come join us to learn the curious link between a train to Newcastle, potatoes and The Empire of the Vampire.

Last chance to sign up to 6 weeks of Autumn Frights horror writing school organised by @alexdavis1981.bsky.social ! I'm running the first session Thrills & Chills on Tuesday evening and really looking forward to it! Tickets and details here: www.eventbrite.com/e/autumn-fri...

I have 5 hand-sewn creatures remaining at my shop. Each one takes many hours to create. Anyone else care to grab one? jeremycreature.bigcartel.com

oh my god someone slashed our tire

Well, I guess I can talk about it now. Out in December, date tbc. Do you believe in miracles?

The new Disappointed Skeptics Club album is now available on all your favourite streaming services. If you're a try-before-you-buy-kinda-guy, this is your chance. ditto.fm/my-authentic...

It's two months until publication and events are starting to open for tickets! I'm so very excited to be talking with Sam K Horton @samkhorton.bsky.social and Meg Macdonald @megintransition.bsky.social in November www.waterstones.com/events/sam-k...

"The Needfire strikes me strongly as a novel caught between twin pillars of fear and hope, isolation and connection, denial and acceptance." A lovely review from @hawkwinglb.bsky.social in Locus Magazine!

Oh hey, my sapphic pirate stories will be published by @qospress.bsky.social ! 🌈⛵🏳️‍🌈

He only went and bloody won it! So proud of @tariqashkanani.bsky.social for his deserved McIlvanney Prize win last night @bloodyscotland! Buy The Midnight King now if you haven't already!

So, me and @tariqashkanani.bsky.social are having a pretty good Friday night in Stirling.

We have a cover for next year's Children of Strife!