When you both reach for the last Twiglet in the bowl…

Folks mentioned this week include: Rhuairidh James, @mikebrooks668.bsky.social @guyhaley.bsky.social @cjpt.bsky.social Peter Fehervari, @andiewington.bsky.social @ericamarks.bsky.social @cinderfallgaming.bsky.social @crunchychocobo.bsky.social #Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary

It's the Black Library Weekly, where every Monday Jay Kirkman gives you the word on what's been going on in the fictional worlds of Games Workshop!

Today in Beyond the Black Library, Jay looks at the first novel in the Bones & Betrayals series by Andi Ewington and Erica Marks, Silence of the Dead!

"Once it hit its stride it became a genuine page-turner, one that provided a breezy and entertaining mystery without getting in its own way. If you found the humor in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves hilarious (as I did), this one will be right up your alley." #BookSky #BlackLibrary

Hankering for more Bones & Betrayals already? Don’t forget you can download the amazing prequel short @ericamarks.bsky.social and I wrote, for FREE! bookhip.com/CAXAWPM

A little tease of what to expect inside Bones & Betrayals: Silence of the Dead…

Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again. #Pinks #ProudBlue

Billionaires right now… m.youtube.com/watch?v=6Dew...

“I put it to you, Watson, that I l—am the Hound of the Baskervilles!”

Just a wee reminder there are two fantastically funny fantasy books set in the same universe out (on Amazon), one is a hilarious Q&A with various fantasy characters, the other is a wickedly funny murder mystery. Go get them!

!!!!!***SUPPORT INDIE AUTHORS***!!!!! #FF @andiewington.bsky.social @ericamarks.bsky.social For a jovial action adventure with laughs galore look no further than #TheHeroInterviews. And get an introduction to the mains in #SilenceOfTheDead which has much fun annnnnd much Pie Death!

“I call it… The Board of Peace…”

I highly recommend these!

The 2025 @goonhammer.com Book Awards! Who will win Best Black Library Debutant? Nominees are: > @andiewington.bsky.social > Avalon Irons > @tomrpike.bsky.social > @mikevincent-author.bsky.social > R S Wilt > Rusty Zimmerman VOTE NOW! www.goonhammer.com/the-2025-goo... #Warhammer

Just a wee reminder that I’ve written some funny books (and co-written a few with awesome authors like @rhi.bsky.social and @ericamarks.bsky.social)!

I had such a blast with this book! I recommend it to anyone who loves Pratchett, Christie fun banter, and sleuthing, with a dash of necromancy on the side! @andiewington.bsky.social & @ericamarks

Silence of the Dead by Andi Ewington and Erika Marks "This is a delightful book, steeped in the best traditions of Agatha Christie and Terry Pratchett." Read the full review from @andresstein.bsky.social here grimoireinkreviews.wordpress.com/2026/01/16/s...

!!!!!***SUPPORT INDIE AUTHORS***!!!!! #FF @andiewington.bsky.social @ericamarks.bsky.social Want a super silly and funny action adventure that is quite hefty? Score a copy of #TheHeroInterviews and get direct introduction to the main characters in #SilenceOfTheDead which has much pie death!!!

!!!!!***SUPPORT INDIE AUTHORS***!!!!! #FF @andiewington.bsky.social @ericamarks.bsky.social Want a heft action adventure that makes you laugh your balls off? Score a copy of #TheHeroInterviews and get introduced to the mains in #SilenceOfTheDead. This 2nd tale has much Pie Death!!!

@cozymystery-com.bsky.social one for you!

This is amazing!

!!!!!***SUPPORT INDIE AUTHORS***!!!!! #FF @andiewington.bsky.social @ericamarks.bsky.social Need a funny as hell action adventure? And rrally, who doesn't? Look no further than #TheHeroInterviews. And you get an introduction to the mains in#SilenceOfTheDead. Which has pie death!!! Much pie death!

I’ve loved every single previous #RedGobbo short story that has been released so picking up Da Red Gobbo’s Last Stand by @andiewington.bsky.social wasn’t a choice at all But I didn’t know it was da Gobbo fighting Flash Gitz That’s my two very favourite things, in the whole of 40K, smashed together

!!!!!***SUPPORT INDIE AUTHORS***!!!!! #FAY (#FollowAllYear) @andiewington.bsky.social @ericamarks.bsky.social For a very funny action adventure get #TheHeroInterviees and you will be introed to the main characters of #SilenceOfTheDead which involves a whole lot of pie death. Watch yourself!

Aaaaand…scene! Read this for my “Beyond the #BlackLibrary” series for @goonhammer.com as it’s written by @andiewington.bsky.social and @ericamarks.bsky.social. Review to follow, but it’s an absolute joy of a book after it gets out of the gate. #Warhammer #BookSky

It's that time again when I share my favorite reads of 2025. As usual, I've cheated. I have my top 10 already-released books, but I've also added two that come out early next year and should be pre-ordered by everyone. I'm a rebel like that. #BestBooksOf2025 #Bookblogger #booksky #FavBooks

It's our favorite annual holiday tradition, a new Da Red Gobbo book! This one by @andiewington.bsky.social was a little more serious than the others, but did it take away from the spirit of the season? The next book club episode is live! wh40kbookclub.com/wh40k-book-c...

!!!!!***SUPPORT INDIE AUTHORS***!!!!! #FF @andiewington.bsky.social @ericamarks.bsky.social Need a hilariously funny action adventure present for under the tree? Look no further than #TheHeroInterviews and #SilenceOfTheDead. The latter involving much pie death. Talk about FESTIVE!!!!

A little blog post about some of the great books I've read this year. Did you read any of these too? fanfiaddict.com/tom-bookbear...

LIBRARY ACQUISITION 12/15 Fantasy novel co-written by #BlackLibrary author @andiewington.bsky.social , a “fantasy mystery with the wit of a detective comedy” and my next read after The Relentless Dead! 🤘 #Warhammer #BookSky

My review for this perfectly humorous whodunit! Christmas is the perfect time for these reads! Go grab it now! By @andiewington.bsky.social & Erika Marks!

!!!!!***SUPPORT INDIE AUTHORS***!!!! #FF @andiewington.bsky.social @ericamarks.bsky.social Do Andi and Erica a good turn and score a copy of #TheHeroInterviews. An uproariously funny action adventure tale that also introduces you to the mains in #SilenceOfTheDead which involves multiple pie deaths

DM: ‘The barman hands you your drinks and asks for £15…’ Bard: ‘For 3 cokes?!’ Wizard: ‘I cast Charm on the barman!’ DM: ‘He seems immune…’ Bard: ‘l’lI sing a song!’ DM: ‘The barman points to a sign that says: no karaoke’ Bard: ‘I continue singing!’ DM: ‘You’re in the back of a police car...’

So, looks like the freelance writing gigs have dried up for me, I’m now struggling to cover the mortgage. It won’t save me, but maybe buy a copy of Bones & Betrayals, Silence of the Dead, or the Hero Interviews so I can get a couple of quid in 3 months. Thanks amzn.eu/d/iugS1iW

!!!!!***SUPPORT INDIE AUTHORS***!!!!! #FF @andiewington.bsky.social @ericamarks.bsky.social In the somewhat Purple Corner, weighing in at 650 pages is.... #TheHeroInterviews. A most hilarious action adventure tale and introduction to the main characters of the equally funny #SilenceOfTheDead.

The Paladin stood stoically outside the Wizard’s Guild… daring any of those inside to cast a Cone of Cold at him…

Maybe the well known DnD ‘er @realtoddstashwick.bsky.social could give this a repost? They’re fun reads set in the DnD world. 😀

So, looks like the freelance writing gigs have dried up for me, I’m now struggling to cover the mortgage. It won’t save me, but maybe buy a copy of Bones & Betrayals, Silence of the Dead, or the Hero Interviews so I can get a couple of quid in 3 months. Thanks amzn.eu/d/iugS1iW

“I swear to God, you hit the back of my seat one more time…”

“WHY DO YOU ALWAYS NEED A RIDE WHEN I’M TRYING TO HAVE A BATH, GARY!”

“IT’S THE COPS, GARY! JUST ACT NATURAL—AND FOR FUCK SAKE, DON’T MENTION THE CAT…”

!!!!!***SUPPORT INDIE AUTHORS***!!!!! #FF @andiewington.bsky.social @ericamarks.bsky.social #TheHeroInterviews is a jocular tale with footnotes galore that only keep you chuckling. And it introduces you to the main characters of #SilenceOfTheDead. Which involves a lot of pie death. And much humour

Barbarian: “Alright, here’s the plan: the fighters hit the dragon from the front, the wizard blasts it with spells, the rogue slips around for a backstab, and the ranger covers us with their bow. All clear?” (Awkward silence) Barbarian: “Well, it looks like the group’s healer has a question…”

“LEAVE IT, GARY—REMEMBER YOU’RE HEAVILY ENCUMBERED…”

I’m going to be at Warhammer Tottenham Court Road this Saturday (29th) from 4pm, signing copies of Da Red Gobbo’s Last Stand. Come say hello!

DM: “You see goblins up ahead…” Barbarian: “I draw my axe.” DM: “Bard?” Bard: “What?” DM: “Aren’t you going to play a tune?” Bard (glancing at the Barbarian): “Not again!” DM (growling): “Play. Your. Tune.” Bard (sighs, strums lute) DM (rises slowly behind the screen): “HOOOOOWWWWLLL!”

When your couch crashes and you get the Spinning Pooch of Death…