John Jarrold
@johnj.bsky.social
Literary agent for SF, Fantasy and Horror, after 15 years as a publisher in London.
http://www.johnjarrold.co.uk/
http://www.johnjarrold.co.uk/
Sometimes you think. I am so grateful to have made a life from doing something I love for quite a few years, and watching more and more agents and publishers getting involved in SFF publishing. En avant! Xxxx
November 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Sometimes you think. I am so grateful to have made a life from doing something I love for quite a few years, and watching more and more agents and publishers getting involved in SFF publishing. En avant! Xxxx
Sent editorial notes on Mia Dalia's brilliant icy cosmic horror novel PERFORATED SKY back to the author this morning. Looking forward to submitting it to major publishers on both sides of the Atlantic...
November 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Sent editorial notes on Mia Dalia's brilliant icy cosmic horror novel PERFORATED SKY back to the author this morning. Looking forward to submitting it to major publishers on both sides of the Atlantic...
Stopped for lunch, and downloading books to the kindle to read over the Christmas/New Year break. Authors so far include Mike Carey, T Kingfisher, Adam Roberts and Jo Walton. At least one non-fiction title to be added.
November 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Stopped for lunch, and downloading books to the kindle to read over the Christmas/New Year break. Authors so far include Mike Carey, T Kingfisher, Adam Roberts and Jo Walton. At least one non-fiction title to be added.
Lots of editing today, as well as The Usual. And Sibelius ' music in the background...
November 7, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Lots of editing today, as well as The Usual. And Sibelius ' music in the background...
My next convention will be Eastercon 2026 (eastercon2026.org) where I hope to have more time to actually sit and talk to chums than I did at World Fantasycon!
The 2026 Eastercon | Iridescence
eastercon2026.org
November 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
My next convention will be Eastercon 2026 (eastercon2026.org) where I hope to have more time to actually sit and talk to chums than I did at World Fantasycon!
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It's officially launch day for Blood In The Bricks! It's folk horror, but right here in our towns and cities, written by some of my absolute favourite contemporary writers. Get it now (or They'll pay you a visit).
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
November 5, 2025 at 8:50 AM
It's officially launch day for Blood In The Bricks! It's folk horror, but right here in our towns and cities, written by some of my absolute favourite contemporary writers. Get it now (or They'll pay you a visit).
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
The music of Borodin plays quietly in the background as I work at the computer...
November 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The music of Borodin plays quietly in the background as I work at the computer...
Anyone who works/writes from home, as I have for over 20 years, may find a daily schedule useful...
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Anyone who works/writes from home, as I have for over 20 years, may find a daily schedule useful...
Lotsa reading on the kindle this evening...
November 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Lotsa reading on the kindle this evening...
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This postcard I wrote to a young reader, Sasha Stephenson, was returned to me, as she no longer lives at the address she gave me. Please help me to get it to her if you can!
November 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
This postcard I wrote to a young reader, Sasha Stephenson, was returned to me, as she no longer lives at the address she gave me. Please help me to get it to her if you can!
From @jeremyszal.bsky.social ...do preorder this outstanding SF novel, which completes his remarkable debut serues!
I can't believe I finally get to announce this:
Wolfskin, Book 3 in the Common Saga, will be coming out in March 2026. It is, I think, the best thing I've ever written.
I've been out of the public and literary consciousness for a while, so any support is appreciated.
(pre-order links below)
Wolfskin, Book 3 in the Common Saga, will be coming out in March 2026. It is, I think, the best thing I've ever written.
I've been out of the public and literary consciousness for a while, so any support is appreciated.
(pre-order links below)
November 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
From @jeremyszal.bsky.social ...do preorder this outstanding SF novel, which completes his remarkable debut serues!
I considered starting a podcast previously, but time to do it properly was a factor. Over the past month, six people have suggested I should do it, as I approach 40 years working in publishing. It may be an idea whose time has come.
November 3, 2025 at 10:36 AM
I considered starting a podcast previously, but time to do it properly was a factor. Over the past month, six people have suggested I should do it, as I approach 40 years working in publishing. It may be an idea whose time has come.
Preparing for today's first meeting at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social !
November 1, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Preparing for today's first meeting at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social !
I've already seen many, many chums! En avant!!! @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I've already seen many, many chums! En avant!!! @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social
Off to Brighton and World Fantasycon soon. The meetings with authors and publishers start this afternoon!
October 31, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Off to Brighton and World Fantasycon soon. The meetings with authors and publishers start this afternoon!
I'll be cheering on old friend and agency client @ramseycampbell.bsky.social , Horror Laureate, at the World Fantasy Convention in Brighton this weekend!
worldfantasy2025.co.uk/horror-laure...
worldfantasy2025.co.uk/horror-laure...
Horror Laureate: – World Fantasy Convention 2025
worldfantasy2025.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 10:31 AM
I'll be cheering on old friend and agency client @ramseycampbell.bsky.social , Horror Laureate, at the World Fantasy Convention in Brighton this weekend!
worldfantasy2025.co.uk/horror-laure...
worldfantasy2025.co.uk/horror-laure...
A couple of positive comments from publishers about submissions they have started reading, this week. We'll see...
October 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
A couple of positive comments from publishers about submissions they have started reading, this week. We'll see...
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More reviews...
🏙️ Cities hold their own folk horror-rituals in alleys, secrets under pavements, dread behind locked doors.
Read our #BookReview of Blood In the Bricks, edited by @neilwilliamson.bsky.social
Dark tales where the urban meets the uncanny.
🔗 horrortree.com/epeolatry-bo...
#AmReading #HorrorCommunity
Read our #BookReview of Blood In the Bricks, edited by @neilwilliamson.bsky.social
Dark tales where the urban meets the uncanny.
🔗 horrortree.com/epeolatry-bo...
#AmReading #HorrorCommunity
October 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
More reviews...
Congratulations to @neilwilliamson.bsky.social and Newcon Press on a new novella deal!
www.johnjarrold.co.uk/news/1873/ne...
www.johnjarrold.co.uk/news/1873/ne...
NEWCON PRESS ACQUIRE SCIENCE FICTION NOVELLA BY NEIL WILLIAMSON | John Jarrold
www.johnjarrold.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Congratulations to @neilwilliamson.bsky.social and Newcon Press on a new novella deal!
www.johnjarrold.co.uk/news/1873/ne...
www.johnjarrold.co.uk/news/1873/ne...
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"I will read anything Chaz Brenchley writes. His prose is melted butter with tarragon, and his characters and worldbuilding equally delicious. Open this book to any page, and you will find something to delight you." - Ellen Kushner on Of the Emperor's Kindness
wizardstowerpress.co...
wizardstowerpress.co...
October 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
"I will read anything Chaz Brenchley writes. His prose is melted butter with tarragon, and his characters and worldbuilding equally delicious. Open this book to any page, and you will find something to delight you." - Ellen Kushner on Of the Emperor's Kindness
wizardstowerpress.co...
wizardstowerpress.co...
Checking out new publishing possibilities for several agency clients...en avant!
October 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Checking out new publishing possibilities for several agency clients...en avant!
Here is the second terrific SF series opener by an agency client - STORMBLOOD by @jeremyszal.bsky.social . The third and final book in the series, WOLFSKIN, will be published in March 2026. This shows as out of stock on the Gollancz website, but it's available.
store.gollancz.co.uk/products/sto...
store.gollancz.co.uk/products/sto...
Stormblood
Vakov Fukasawa used to be a Reaper: a bio-enhanced soldier fighting for the Harmony, against a brutal invading empire. He's still fighting now, on a different battlefield: taking on stormtech. To make...
store.gollancz.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Here is the second terrific SF series opener by an agency client - STORMBLOOD by @jeremyszal.bsky.social . The third and final book in the series, WOLFSKIN, will be published in March 2026. This shows as out of stock on the Gollancz website, but it's available.
store.gollancz.co.uk/products/sto...
store.gollancz.co.uk/products/sto...
A couple of days ago I recommended two fantasy series openers from agency clients. today, it's two wonderful SF series openers from clients. First THE QUANTUM THIEF by Hannu Rajaniemi . Which missed out of the Best Novel Hugo shortlist by one vote!
store.gollancz.co.uk/products/the...
store.gollancz.co.uk/products/the...
The Quantum Thief
The solar system's greatest thief is wanted for murder. To prove his innocence, he needs to pull off a heist even he thought was impossible . . .The Quantum Thief is a dazzling hard SF novel set in th...
store.gollancz.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
A couple of days ago I recommended two fantasy series openers from agency clients. today, it's two wonderful SF series openers from clients. First THE QUANTUM THIEF by Hannu Rajaniemi . Which missed out of the Best Novel Hugo shortlist by one vote!
store.gollancz.co.uk/products/the...
store.gollancz.co.uk/products/the...
Looking forward to various book launches and publishers' bashes at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social including @wtpress.bsky.social at 3pm on Saturday November 1 and NewCon Press at 6pm on Friday October 31!
October 17, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Looking forward to various book launches and publishers' bashes at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social including @wtpress.bsky.social at 3pm on Saturday November 1 and NewCon Press at 6pm on Friday October 31!