James Brogden
@jamesbrogden.bsky.social
Writer (Titan, Black Library, PS Publishing and various other ne'er-do-wells), recovering ex-teacher, and Lego addict. Owned by three cats.
Veganuary and dry January.
As if this month isn't miserable enough, apparently.
As if this month isn't miserable enough, apparently.
January 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Veganuary and dry January.
As if this month isn't miserable enough, apparently.
As if this month isn't miserable enough, apparently.
You might think that you're growing up, maturing and putting childish things behind you, but you'll all meet up again after college and your games will be even more infantile than before.
This has nothing to do with Stranger Things. Honest.
This has nothing to do with Stranger Things. Honest.
January 1, 2026 at 9:40 PM
You might think that you're growing up, maturing and putting childish things behind you, but you'll all meet up again after college and your games will be even more infantile than before.
This has nothing to do with Stranger Things. Honest.
This has nothing to do with Stranger Things. Honest.
Some new weather terminology as we move into 2026:
Low-hanging murk
Variegated haze
High altitude meh
Formless grey void
...
Low-hanging murk
Variegated haze
High altitude meh
Formless grey void
...
December 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Some new weather terminology as we move into 2026:
Low-hanging murk
Variegated haze
High altitude meh
Formless grey void
...
Low-hanging murk
Variegated haze
High altitude meh
Formless grey void
...
How it started. I'll let you know how it ended in about 365 days. Bear with.
December 28, 2025 at 8:48 AM
How it started. I'll let you know how it ended in about 365 days. Bear with.
And Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.
December 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
And Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.
Always prepare Christmas dinner under appropriate supervision.
December 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Always prepare Christmas dinner under appropriate supervision.
Finishing the year with a contract for a novel with Games Workshop, ready to hit the ground scribbling from January.
Which is nice.
Which is nice.
December 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Finishing the year with a contract for a novel with Games Workshop, ready to hit the ground scribbling from January.
Which is nice.
Which is nice.
Happy solstice! This year's reading of 'The Dark is Rising' is on track so far...
tdirreadathon.blogspot.com/p/schedule.h...
tdirreadathon.blogspot.com/p/schedule.h...
December 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Happy solstice! This year's reading of 'The Dark is Rising' is on track so far...
tdirreadathon.blogspot.com/p/schedule.h...
tdirreadathon.blogspot.com/p/schedule.h...
A Lord of the Rings cover band called Faith No Mordor.
December 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
A Lord of the Rings cover band called Faith No Mordor.
The #1 movie when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 is going to go.
This absolutely tracks.
This absolutely tracks.
December 20, 2025 at 6:53 AM
The #1 movie when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 is going to go.
This absolutely tracks.
This absolutely tracks.
Also, Holly fucking EARNED that Rolex.
December 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Also, Holly fucking EARNED that Rolex.
If 'Die Hard' isn't a Christmas movie then neither is 'Home Alone'.
December 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
If 'Die Hard' isn't a Christmas movie then neither is 'Home Alone'.
The best bit about writing horror is the research.
I mean seriously, what could go wrong?
Apart from that.
Okay, and that.
I mean seriously, what could go wrong?
Apart from that.
Okay, and that.
December 15, 2025 at 8:16 AM
The best bit about writing horror is the research.
I mean seriously, what could go wrong?
Apart from that.
Okay, and that.
I mean seriously, what could go wrong?
Apart from that.
Okay, and that.
Gotta love a good old fashioned simultaneous ejaculation.
December 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Gotta love a good old fashioned simultaneous ejaculation.
Settling in for a perfect evening with some new-old ghost stories and this ginger idiot.
"Illusions of Presence: Lost Christmas Ghost Stories" ed by @johnnymains.co.uk
"Illusions of Presence: Lost Christmas Ghost Stories" ed by @johnnymains.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Settling in for a perfect evening with some new-old ghost stories and this ginger idiot.
"Illusions of Presence: Lost Christmas Ghost Stories" ed by @johnnymains.co.uk
"Illusions of Presence: Lost Christmas Ghost Stories" ed by @johnnymains.co.uk
www.theguardian.com/fashion/2025...
This is a magical article on every level from the headline onwards.
This is a magical article on every level from the headline onwards.
Just not that into ewes: ‘gay sheep’ escape slaughter and take over a New York catwalk
Designer Michael Schmidt’s 36-piece collection was made from the wool of rams who have shown same-sex attraction
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:50 AM
www.theguardian.com/fashion/2025...
This is a magical article on every level from the headline onwards.
This is a magical article on every level from the headline onwards.
Reposted by James Brogden
i’m setting you free. i’m releasing you from the discourse
December 2, 2025 at 1:39 AM
i’m setting you free. i’m releasing you from the discourse
Goodbye Melbourne, you sun-drenched beauty.
December 1, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Goodbye Melbourne, you sun-drenched beauty.
Once again I am menaced.
November 26, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Once again I am menaced.
Mt Diogenes, a.k.a Hanging Rock, 718m.
November 20, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Mt Diogenes, a.k.a Hanging Rock, 718m.
Just trying to enjoy a bit of morning tea and I am being unnecessarily Menaced.
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Just trying to enjoy a bit of morning tea and I am being unnecessarily Menaced.
Should really do some writing.
Gunna check out a lighthouse instead.
Gunna check out a lighthouse instead.
November 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Should really do some writing.
Gunna check out a lighthouse instead.
Gunna check out a lighthouse instead.
Ironically, being forced to eat Marmite is considered cruel and unusual punishment.
November 17, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Ironically, being forced to eat Marmite is considered cruel and unusual punishment.
Reposted by James Brogden
Okay, Australian scientists, you're just trolling us now, right? www.bbc.com/news/article...
Evidence of ancient tree-climbing 'drop crocs' found in Australia
Scientists say the crocodiles hunted like leopards by climbing trees and killing prey below.
www.bbc.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Okay, Australian scientists, you're just trolling us now, right? www.bbc.com/news/article...