John French
@johnfrench.bsky.social
Award winning script writer, novelist, and games designer.
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Love fantasy, horror and building worlds.
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John French
@johnfrench.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Award winning Script Writer, Novelist, and Games Designer - John French
John French is an Award winning Script Writer, Novelist and Games Designer, writing for a variety of works for fantasy and sci-fi genres.
www.john-french.com
Hi!
Greetings and introductions! Here's the blurb: I am a writer. If you like Warhammer, you might have run into me via the Ahriman series, or in the Horus Heresy novels. I post about books, writing, an painting miniatures because all of those things are great.
www.john-french.com
Greetings and introductions! Here's the blurb: I am a writer. If you like Warhammer, you might have run into me via the Ahriman series, or in the Horus Heresy novels. I post about books, writing, an painting miniatures because all of those things are great.
www.john-french.com
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"That policy benefits those of us who have been around for awhile, are knowledgeable, and strong willed, while taking advantage of newer writers and those who don’t know any better."
Writers, you should read this too. It's a long read, but you will find it edifying.
Writers, you should read this too. It's a long read, but you will find it edifying.
A dream denied: My 54-year quest to publish a short story in F&SF ‹ Scott Edelman
www.scottedelman.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"That policy benefits those of us who have been around for awhile, are knowledgeable, and strong willed, while taking advantage of newer writers and those who don’t know any better."
Writers, you should read this too. It's a long read, but you will find it edifying.
Writers, you should read this too. It's a long read, but you will find it edifying.
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It was absolutely fascinating to talk to John about his writing for the Heresy series. it is definitely worth a watch when it's released on Wednesday!
Yes, that’s me on Scribes and Sciveners talking about writing, The Horus Heresy and how a flooded Blood Bowl pitch got me into Warhammer. You can watch it this week over on Warhammer+
Go here for more:
www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articl...
#warhammer #horusheresy
Go here for more:
www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articl...
#warhammer #horusheresy
November 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
It was absolutely fascinating to talk to John about his writing for the Heresy series. it is definitely worth a watch when it's released on Wednesday!
Yes, that’s me on Scribes and Sciveners talking about writing, The Horus Heresy and how a flooded Blood Bowl pitch got me into Warhammer. You can watch it this week over on Warhammer+
Go here for more:
www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articl...
#warhammer #horusheresy
Go here for more:
www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articl...
#warhammer #horusheresy
November 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Yes, that’s me on Scribes and Sciveners talking about writing, The Horus Heresy and how a flooded Blood Bowl pitch got me into Warhammer. You can watch it this week over on Warhammer+
Go here for more:
www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articl...
#warhammer #horusheresy
Go here for more:
www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articl...
#warhammer #horusheresy
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Here are four funny books of mine you should read…
November 15, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Here are four funny books of mine you should read…
My latest Substack goes to war with one of the most popular pieces of storytelling advice. Find out why ‘show, don’t tell is wrong’:
open.substack.com/pub/johnfren...
#writingadvice #writing
open.substack.com/pub/johnfren...
#writingadvice #writing
Why ‘Show, Don’t Tell’ is Wrong
And why it can lead a writer astray
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
My latest Substack goes to war with one of the most popular pieces of storytelling advice. Find out why ‘show, don’t tell is wrong’:
open.substack.com/pub/johnfren...
#writingadvice #writing
open.substack.com/pub/johnfren...
#writingadvice #writing
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Aaand scene! Ringing in the Grotmas season in proppa fashun with Da Red Gobbo, review to follow at @goonhammer.com
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
November 12, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Aaand scene! Ringing in the Grotmas season in proppa fashun with Da Red Gobbo, review to follow at @goonhammer.com
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
Working on some ruined zone mortalis tiles for Necromunda. Trying to put some of the original Badzone Delta layouts into 3d.
#warhammer #warhammer40k #necromunda
#warhammer #warhammer40k #necromunda
November 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Working on some ruined zone mortalis tiles for Necromunda. Trying to put some of the original Badzone Delta layouts into 3d.
#warhammer #warhammer40k #necromunda
#warhammer #warhammer40k #necromunda
One for the creators and writers:
How do you build immersive worlds in stories? My series on world building goes into all the details:
open.substack.com/pub/johnfren...
How do you build immersive worlds in stories? My series on world building goes into all the details:
open.substack.com/pub/johnfren...
November 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM
One for the creators and writers:
How do you build immersive worlds in stories? My series on world building goes into all the details:
open.substack.com/pub/johnfren...
How do you build immersive worlds in stories? My series on world building goes into all the details:
open.substack.com/pub/johnfren...
Today’s haul from Page 45 in Nottingham.
Honestly I could have walked out with half the shop.
#comics #comicshop #books
Honestly I could have walked out with half the shop.
#comics #comicshop #books
November 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Today’s haul from Page 45 in Nottingham.
Honestly I could have walked out with half the shop.
#comics #comicshop #books
Honestly I could have walked out with half the shop.
#comics #comicshop #books
I’m sending out my (irregular) newsletter later this week, where In fact, I'm sending out a new story too. So this is the ideal time for you to sign up to get both here:
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Award winning Script Writer, Novelist, and Games Designer - John French
John French is an Award winning Script Writer, Novelist and Games Designer, writing for a variety of works for fantasy and sci-fi genres.
john-french.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I’m sending out my (irregular) newsletter later this week, where In fact, I'm sending out a new story too. So this is the ideal time for you to sign up to get both here:
john-french.com#mailchimp-po...
john-french.com#mailchimp-po...
I meant to post something smart today, I really did. Maybe that article on how Alien Earth's use of Peter Pan relates to the Magnus Archives, and Alan Moore quoting Enid Blyton in V for Vendetta. But I am still tired from World Fantasy Con so this is as good as it gets.
November 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I meant to post something smart today, I really did. Maybe that article on how Alien Earth's use of Peter Pan relates to the Magnus Archives, and Alan Moore quoting Enid Blyton in V for Vendetta. But I am still tired from World Fantasy Con so this is as good as it gets.
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My Warhammer novel Starseer’s Ruin is up for preorder - if you want a hardback be aware the print runs are small so they go fast www.warhammer.com/en-GB/black-...
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November 1, 2025 at 10:08 AM
My Warhammer novel Starseer’s Ruin is up for preorder - if you want a hardback be aware the print runs are small so they go fast www.warhammer.com/en-GB/black-...
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My compliments to @johnfrench.bsky.social on his new novel, “Dropsite Massacre”.
He has taken one of the most infamous events of the Horus Heresy and crafted a narrative that feels simultaneously fresh, compelling, nuanced, and utterly devastating!
Delightful stuff, and well worth a read!
He has taken one of the most infamous events of the Horus Heresy and crafted a narrative that feels simultaneously fresh, compelling, nuanced, and utterly devastating!
Delightful stuff, and well worth a read!
October 29, 2025 at 10:25 PM
My compliments to @johnfrench.bsky.social on his new novel, “Dropsite Massacre”.
He has taken one of the most infamous events of the Horus Heresy and crafted a narrative that feels simultaneously fresh, compelling, nuanced, and utterly devastating!
Delightful stuff, and well worth a read!
He has taken one of the most infamous events of the Horus Heresy and crafted a narrative that feels simultaneously fresh, compelling, nuanced, and utterly devastating!
Delightful stuff, and well worth a read!
October 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Fabius Bile talking to an Emperor’s Children Astartes as he turns down the sensory level in his brain is sending me. I take the same tone with the kids. “You might want to play video games all day, but you have chores to do…” 😂
-from Dropsite Massacre, by @johnfrench.bsky.social
#Warhammer
-from Dropsite Massacre, by @johnfrench.bsky.social
#Warhammer
October 29, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Fabius Bile talking to an Emperor’s Children Astartes as he turns down the sensory level in his brain is sending me. I take the same tone with the kids. “You might want to play video games all day, but you have chores to do…” 😂
-from Dropsite Massacre, by @johnfrench.bsky.social
#Warhammer
-from Dropsite Massacre, by @johnfrench.bsky.social
#Warhammer
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aaaa! it’s here! can’t wait to tuck into some fresh @johnfrench.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 12:40 PM
aaaa! it’s here! can’t wait to tuck into some fresh @johnfrench.bsky.social
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A vividly evocative description of the warp that feels very Frenchian, if you will. Delightful!
-from Dropsite Massacre, by @johnfrench.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
-from Dropsite Massacre, by @johnfrench.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
October 27, 2025 at 1:45 AM
A vividly evocative description of the warp that feels very Frenchian, if you will. Delightful!
-from Dropsite Massacre, by @johnfrench.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
-from Dropsite Massacre, by @johnfrench.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
If you like your stories in the finest audio format, Dropsite Massacre is out now read by the amazing Jonathan Keebler.
Go get it, go listen.
www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0FX5WQY1...
#horusheresy #warhammer #warhammer40000
Go get it, go listen.
www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0FX5WQY1...
#horusheresy #warhammer #warhammer40000
October 27, 2025 at 11:59 AM
If you like your stories in the finest audio format, Dropsite Massacre is out now read by the amazing Jonathan Keebler.
Go get it, go listen.
www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0FX5WQY1...
#horusheresy #warhammer #warhammer40000
Go get it, go listen.
www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0FX5WQY1...
#horusheresy #warhammer #warhammer40000
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"I'm waiting, young man."
“Sending you warm mental cuddles”
October 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
"I'm waiting, young man."
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New Horus Heresy book available now!? Hell yeah! Just downloaded and looking forward to more Isstvan V massacreyness (yep, that's a word all right).
October 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
New Horus Heresy book available now!? Hell yeah! Just downloaded and looking forward to more Isstvan V massacreyness (yep, that's a word all right).
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My first full length Warhammer novel sees me doing my alien mindset schtick with the Seraphon, the lizard warriors of the Mortal Realms.
Holy crap!! Written in Stars by @aptshadow.bsky.social was one of my favorite shorts in last year’s Advent Subscription- just such a gem! And now we’re getting a full novel?
An absolute out-of-left-field gem of great news.
#Warhammer #BlackLibrary
www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articl...
An absolute out-of-left-field gem of great news.
#Warhammer #BlackLibrary
www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articl...
Adrian Tchaikovsky Interview – Writing the Seraphon in Starseer’s Ruin - Warhammer Community
What went into writing his new novel?
www.warhammer-community.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
My first full length Warhammer novel sees me doing my alien mindset schtick with the Seraphon, the lizard warriors of the Mortal Realms.
23 years late, I am reading Seth Godin's marketing book 'Purple Cow' (I know, it's a bit late for a hot take), and so far, from this admittedly short book, I have learned that you should make good things that people like.
But novel things. Always novel things.
I thought I would share this revelation
But novel things. Always novel things.
I thought I would share this revelation
October 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
23 years late, I am reading Seth Godin's marketing book 'Purple Cow' (I know, it's a bit late for a hot take), and so far, from this admittedly short book, I have learned that you should make good things that people like.
But novel things. Always novel things.
I thought I would share this revelation
But novel things. Always novel things.
I thought I would share this revelation
October 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM