James W. Lackie - Grimdark fantasy Author
@jameswlackie.bsky.social
Fantasy author and lover of imagination - the more wonderfully twisted, the better.
https://jameswlackie.com/
https://jameswlackie.com/
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Books on Tap today!!!
Kichesippi Beer Co.
1-4pm
Grab a brew and a book from a local author.
Cheers!
📚🍺
Kichesippi Beer Co.
1-4pm
Grab a brew and a book from a local author.
Cheers!
📚🍺
November 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Books on Tap today!!!
Kichesippi Beer Co.
1-4pm
Grab a brew and a book from a local author.
Cheers!
📚🍺
Kichesippi Beer Co.
1-4pm
Grab a brew and a book from a local author.
Cheers!
📚🍺
For anyone hoping to pick up WORLDS SUNDERED (Book Two of the RoS trilogy), it's on sale on Amazon right now!
www.amazon.ca/Worlds-Sunde...
www.amazon.ca/Worlds-Sunde...
Worlds Sundered
Worlds Sundered: Lackie, James W: 9781038344625: Books - Amazon.ca
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November 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
For anyone hoping to pick up WORLDS SUNDERED (Book Two of the RoS trilogy), it's on sale on Amazon right now!
www.amazon.ca/Worlds-Sunde...
www.amazon.ca/Worlds-Sunde...
I sometimes feel like a handful of swirling leaves:
Enough to set off the motion detectors around me,
And feel a modicum of pride in my influence over the world.
But, deep down, I fear that I am actually of little substance;
Merely motion in want of mass.
Enough to set off the motion detectors around me,
And feel a modicum of pride in my influence over the world.
But, deep down, I fear that I am actually of little substance;
Merely motion in want of mass.
October 25, 2025 at 10:55 AM
I sometimes feel like a handful of swirling leaves:
Enough to set off the motion detectors around me,
And feel a modicum of pride in my influence over the world.
But, deep down, I fear that I am actually of little substance;
Merely motion in want of mass.
Enough to set off the motion detectors around me,
And feel a modicum of pride in my influence over the world.
But, deep down, I fear that I am actually of little substance;
Merely motion in want of mass.
Reposted by James W. Lackie - Grimdark fantasy Author
Hearing the joy about this year's @canconsffh.bsky.social ?
It GETS BETTER!
The discount to register for next year continues to the end of October! GO AND GET IT! www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
It GETS BETTER!
The discount to register for next year continues to the end of October! GO AND GET IT! www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Can*Con 2026
Ottawa’s Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Literature Convention, with panels, readings, book launches, pitch sessions, parties, and so much more! Organized by The Rocket Words Society (same people, new non...
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October 22, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Hearing the joy about this year's @canconsffh.bsky.social ?
It GETS BETTER!
The discount to register for next year continues to the end of October! GO AND GET IT! www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
It GETS BETTER!
The discount to register for next year continues to the end of October! GO AND GET IT! www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
#Cops, #androids, and #space #pirates, oh my!
If you are a #sci-fi nerd who appreciates punchy prose, interesting (and likable) characters, and well integrated science-based world building, Orbiting Fortunes by @almacdonald.ca is for you.
I highly recommend checking it out.
If you are a #sci-fi nerd who appreciates punchy prose, interesting (and likable) characters, and well integrated science-based world building, Orbiting Fortunes by @almacdonald.ca is for you.
I highly recommend checking it out.
October 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Just a reminder that the @canconsffh.bsky.social vendors room is open to the public this weekend, so you don't need tickets to pick up some sweet fantasy, science fiction, and horror merch from Canadian authors and artists!
October 14, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Just a reminder that the @canconsffh.bsky.social vendors room is open to the public this weekend, so you don't need tickets to pick up some sweet fantasy, science fiction, and horror merch from Canadian authors and artists!
Oh wow. This analysis by Hilary Layne has finally helped me understand the schism I've been perceiving in modern readers.
Critical literacy vs. actual literacy... Who would have thought it could be so different (and disturbingly so)?
youtu.be/8ynCVmw5AWk?...
Critical literacy vs. actual literacy... Who would have thought it could be so different (and disturbingly so)?
youtu.be/8ynCVmw5AWk?...
How Modern Schools Make Terrible Writers (Deliberately)
YouTube video by The Second Story
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October 10, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Oh wow. This analysis by Hilary Layne has finally helped me understand the schism I've been perceiving in modern readers.
Critical literacy vs. actual literacy... Who would have thought it could be so different (and disturbingly so)?
youtu.be/8ynCVmw5AWk?...
Critical literacy vs. actual literacy... Who would have thought it could be so different (and disturbingly so)?
youtu.be/8ynCVmw5AWk?...
@canconsffh.bsky.social is coming up soon, 17-19 October in Kanata, Ontario.
I'll be there, selling and signing my #grimdark #fantasy 📚, and sitting on a panel called "Poor coping skills in SFFH".
Hope to see you there!
I'll be there, selling and signing my #grimdark #fantasy 📚, and sitting on a panel called "Poor coping skills in SFFH".
Hope to see you there!
September 23, 2025 at 10:57 AM
@canconsffh.bsky.social is coming up soon, 17-19 October in Kanata, Ontario.
I'll be there, selling and signing my #grimdark #fantasy 📚, and sitting on a panel called "Poor coping skills in SFFH".
Hope to see you there!
I'll be there, selling and signing my #grimdark #fantasy 📚, and sitting on a panel called "Poor coping skills in SFFH".
Hope to see you there!
For all authors or aspiring authors, be sure to check out the Eastern Ontario Writer's Festival this weekend.
I'll be there speaking about narrative themes of good and evil, and also at a table during the 📚 fair.
Casselman Public Library, Sept 13, 2025.
I'll be there speaking about narrative themes of good and evil, and also at a table during the 📚 fair.
Casselman Public Library, Sept 13, 2025.
September 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
For all authors or aspiring authors, be sure to check out the Eastern Ontario Writer's Festival this weekend.
I'll be there speaking about narrative themes of good and evil, and also at a table during the 📚 fair.
Casselman Public Library, Sept 13, 2025.
I'll be there speaking about narrative themes of good and evil, and also at a table during the 📚 fair.
Casselman Public Library, Sept 13, 2025.
Hey, all!
I'm going to be @ottawacomiccon.com tomorrow (Sat, Sept 5th, 2025), signing some books at the Indigo booth from 12 to 4pm.
Come by, say hi, and grab a signed copy my #grimdark #fantasy 📚
I'm going to be @ottawacomiccon.com tomorrow (Sat, Sept 5th, 2025), signing some books at the Indigo booth from 12 to 4pm.
Come by, say hi, and grab a signed copy my #grimdark #fantasy 📚
September 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Hey, all!
I'm going to be @ottawacomiccon.com tomorrow (Sat, Sept 5th, 2025), signing some books at the Indigo booth from 12 to 4pm.
Come by, say hi, and grab a signed copy my #grimdark #fantasy 📚
I'm going to be @ottawacomiccon.com tomorrow (Sat, Sept 5th, 2025), signing some books at the Indigo booth from 12 to 4pm.
Come by, say hi, and grab a signed copy my #grimdark #fantasy 📚
Anyone else playing #Expedition33?
I've been really enjoying the narrative so far, particularly the little nods.
This made me actually laugh out loud.
#ifyouknowyouknow
I've been really enjoying the narrative so far, particularly the little nods.
This made me actually laugh out loud.
#ifyouknowyouknow
September 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Anyone else playing #Expedition33?
I've been really enjoying the narrative so far, particularly the little nods.
This made me actually laugh out loud.
#ifyouknowyouknow
I've been really enjoying the narrative so far, particularly the little nods.
This made me actually laugh out loud.
#ifyouknowyouknow
This is such an interesting take... youtu.be/_BBrDhgGz1k?si…
Like most things, I find myself somewhere in between. I admit to enjoying the work produced by the formulas/counter-formulas, but I've sought something non-traditional in my fantasy writing.
I guess time will tell.
Like most things, I find myself somewhere in between. I admit to enjoying the work produced by the formulas/counter-formulas, but I've sought something non-traditional in my fantasy writing.
I guess time will tell.
This is Why We Never Got Another Lord of the Rings
YouTube video by The Second Story
https://youtu.be/_BBrDhgGz1k?si…
September 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM
This is such an interesting take... youtu.be/_BBrDhgGz1k?si…
Like most things, I find myself somewhere in between. I admit to enjoying the work produced by the formulas/counter-formulas, but I've sought something non-traditional in my fantasy writing.
I guess time will tell.
Like most things, I find myself somewhere in between. I admit to enjoying the work produced by the formulas/counter-formulas, but I've sought something non-traditional in my fantasy writing.
I guess time will tell.
Masterful fantasy - for all true fantasy fans!
The Book of Astea duology by Zammar Ahmer, Riven Earth and Sundered Moon, were SO satisfying to read. They evoke that feeling when you start a new book, series, or game, and everything fades... and then you are disappointed when it's done so soon.
The Book of Astea duology by Zammar Ahmer, Riven Earth and Sundered Moon, were SO satisfying to read. They evoke that feeling when you start a new book, series, or game, and everything fades... and then you are disappointed when it's done so soon.
August 29, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Masterful fantasy - for all true fantasy fans!
The Book of Astea duology by Zammar Ahmer, Riven Earth and Sundered Moon, were SO satisfying to read. They evoke that feeling when you start a new book, series, or game, and everything fades... and then you are disappointed when it's done so soon.
The Book of Astea duology by Zammar Ahmer, Riven Earth and Sundered Moon, were SO satisfying to read. They evoke that feeling when you start a new book, series, or game, and everything fades... and then you are disappointed when it's done so soon.
Looking for new grimdark fantasy?
Check out NEMESIS SPAWNED - a dark psychological saga, with a sociopathic demigod, parallel realities, and visceral gore.
📚
#Grimdark #fantasy
www.amazon.ca/-/fr/Nemesis...
Check out NEMESIS SPAWNED - a dark psychological saga, with a sociopathic demigod, parallel realities, and visceral gore.
📚
#Grimdark #fantasy
www.amazon.ca/-/fr/Nemesis...
Amazon.ca
www.amazon.ca
August 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Looking for new grimdark fantasy?
Check out NEMESIS SPAWNED - a dark psychological saga, with a sociopathic demigod, parallel realities, and visceral gore.
📚
#Grimdark #fantasy
www.amazon.ca/-/fr/Nemesis...
Check out NEMESIS SPAWNED - a dark psychological saga, with a sociopathic demigod, parallel realities, and visceral gore.
📚
#Grimdark #fantasy
www.amazon.ca/-/fr/Nemesis...
Reposted by James W. Lackie - Grimdark fantasy Author
✍️NEW THIS YEAR! In collaboration with Indigo (Booth #921-923), meet authors Morgana Follmann, Angelique Iles and James Lackie at Ottawa Comiccon!
#ottawacomiccon2025 #indigo #fantasy
#ottawacomiccon2025 #indigo #fantasy
August 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
✍️NEW THIS YEAR! In collaboration with Indigo (Booth #921-923), meet authors Morgana Follmann, Angelique Iles and James Lackie at Ottawa Comiccon!
#ottawacomiccon2025 #indigo #fantasy
#ottawacomiccon2025 #indigo #fantasy
I see some authors posting how they write "clean" fantasy.
I don't know exactly what that means, but I'm pretty sure my fantasy writing is "dirty" . . . really dirty.
Graphic violence, sexual innuendo, swearing, bullying, and general immoral behaviour.
Readers beware! 😉 📚💙
I don't know exactly what that means, but I'm pretty sure my fantasy writing is "dirty" . . . really dirty.
Graphic violence, sexual innuendo, swearing, bullying, and general immoral behaviour.
Readers beware! 😉 📚💙
August 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I see some authors posting how they write "clean" fantasy.
I don't know exactly what that means, but I'm pretty sure my fantasy writing is "dirty" . . . really dirty.
Graphic violence, sexual innuendo, swearing, bullying, and general immoral behaviour.
Readers beware! 😉 📚💙
I don't know exactly what that means, but I'm pretty sure my fantasy writing is "dirty" . . . really dirty.
Graphic violence, sexual innuendo, swearing, bullying, and general immoral behaviour.
Readers beware! 😉 📚💙
Looking to buy my dark psychological fantasy 📚, NEMESIS SPAWNED & WORLDS SUNDERED, online?
Check out jameswlackie.com/where-to-buy... for handy links to various sites.
Check out jameswlackie.com/where-to-buy... for handy links to various sites.
Where to Buy the Books
Whether you are looking for a Hardcover, Paperback, or eBook, here’s where to find the Works. Nemesis Spawned Nemesis Spawned, the first book in the Reflections of Shadow trilogy, is an epic …
jameswlackie.com
August 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Looking to buy my dark psychological fantasy 📚, NEMESIS SPAWNED & WORLDS SUNDERED, online?
Check out jameswlackie.com/where-to-buy... for handy links to various sites.
Check out jameswlackie.com/where-to-buy... for handy links to various sites.
Just finished Nigh by @mariebilodeau.bsky.social
If you like faeries, horror, and/or dystopian fiction, this is the 📖 for you.
It's beautifully written, with lots of twists and turns.
I particularly loved the allegory of cultural evolution woven into the story... It's such a great read!
If you like faeries, horror, and/or dystopian fiction, this is the 📖 for you.
It's beautifully written, with lots of twists and turns.
I particularly loved the allegory of cultural evolution woven into the story... It's such a great read!
July 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Just finished Nigh by @mariebilodeau.bsky.social
If you like faeries, horror, and/or dystopian fiction, this is the 📖 for you.
It's beautifully written, with lots of twists and turns.
I particularly loved the allegory of cultural evolution woven into the story... It's such a great read!
If you like faeries, horror, and/or dystopian fiction, this is the 📖 for you.
It's beautifully written, with lots of twists and turns.
I particularly loved the allegory of cultural evolution woven into the story... It's such a great read!
I'm excited to announce that the wait is over . . .
WORLDS SUNDERED is now available for purchase on the FriesenPress website with other retailers to list shortly!
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books.friesenpress.com/store/title/...
WORLDS SUNDERED is now available for purchase on the FriesenPress website with other retailers to list shortly!
📚
books.friesenpress.com/store/title/...
Worlds Sundered at the FriesenPress Bookstore
Two men. Two worlds. Two fates . . .
Alexander Ganainmh is two men now. The aspects of dark and light that once warred within him have been fractured and made flesh, the product of a metaphysical sch...
books.friesenpress.com
July 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I'm excited to announce that the wait is over . . .
WORLDS SUNDERED is now available for purchase on the FriesenPress website with other retailers to list shortly!
📚
books.friesenpress.com/store/title/...
WORLDS SUNDERED is now available for purchase on the FriesenPress website with other retailers to list shortly!
📚
books.friesenpress.com/store/title/...
Received a wonderful review from one of my readers today!
www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/review...
www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/review...
Check out this Amazon review of Nemesis Spawned
Groundbreaking fantasy
www.amazon.ca
July 12, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Received a wonderful review from one of my readers today!
www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/review...
www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/review...
Last but not least...
Character card #10 for my Reflections of Shadow fantasy series is one who is introduced in WORLDS SUNDERED: Book 2.
Meet the beautiful and enigmatic Raven Maireen.
📚🔮
Character card #10 for my Reflections of Shadow fantasy series is one who is introduced in WORLDS SUNDERED: Book 2.
Meet the beautiful and enigmatic Raven Maireen.
📚🔮
July 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Last but not least...
Character card #10 for my Reflections of Shadow fantasy series is one who is introduced in WORLDS SUNDERED: Book 2.
Meet the beautiful and enigmatic Raven Maireen.
📚🔮
Character card #10 for my Reflections of Shadow fantasy series is one who is introduced in WORLDS SUNDERED: Book 2.
Meet the beautiful and enigmatic Raven Maireen.
📚🔮
Character card #9 for my Reflections of Shadow fantasy series is one who is introduced in WORLDS SUNDERED: Book 2.
Meet our hero's love interest, Cathryn Murdoch.
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Meet our hero's love interest, Cathryn Murdoch.
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July 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Character card #9 for my Reflections of Shadow fantasy series is one who is introduced in WORLDS SUNDERED: Book 2.
Meet our hero's love interest, Cathryn Murdoch.
📚
Meet our hero's love interest, Cathryn Murdoch.
📚
Character card #8 for my Reflections of Shadow fantasy series is one who is introduced in WORLDS SUNDERED: Book 2.
Meet our chaotic villain (in one incarnation), Cillian Domhnal.
📚😈
Meet our chaotic villain (in one incarnation), Cillian Domhnal.
📚😈
July 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Character card #8 for my Reflections of Shadow fantasy series is one who is introduced in WORLDS SUNDERED: Book 2.
Meet our chaotic villain (in one incarnation), Cillian Domhnal.
📚😈
Meet our chaotic villain (in one incarnation), Cillian Domhnal.
📚😈