Richard Swan
@richardswanauthor.bsky.social
Sunday Times bestselling SFF author. Empire of the Wolf / Great Silence / The Infinite State (2026) / 40k fiction for Black Library.
Latest release: The Scour [Oct 2025]
Next release: Steel Gods [Mar 2026]
Updates: https://linktr.ee/richardswan
Latest release: The Scour [Oct 2025]
Next release: Steel Gods [Mar 2026]
Updates: https://linktr.ee/richardswan
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I'm excited to share the artwork for what will be the first 4 collectible Empire of the Wolf / Great Silence tarot cards! In time I hope to build this out into a full deck; for now marvel at the glorious artwork @doomedsarcoma.bsky.social has created. Details on how to purchase to follow
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Richard Swan (Empire of the Wolf, The Great Silence, Decurion Saga) returns to Sova, with a second Vonvalt and Bressinger novella releasing in 2026! Set six years after The Scour, this brutal story sends our heroes into the guts of a plague town to solve a murder.
Link below:
Link below:
January 16, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Richard Swan (Empire of the Wolf, The Great Silence, Decurion Saga) returns to Sova, with a second Vonvalt and Bressinger novella releasing in 2026! Set six years after The Scour, this brutal story sends our heroes into the guts of a plague town to solve a murder.
Link below:
Link below:
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Happy publication day to
@jacobrollinson.bsky.social! THE TRUTH OF CARCOSA, the dark and suspenseful debut novel, is out in the US today.
@jacobrollinson.bsky.social! THE TRUTH OF CARCOSA, the dark and suspenseful debut novel, is out in the US today.
January 13, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Happy publication day to
@jacobrollinson.bsky.social! THE TRUTH OF CARCOSA, the dark and suspenseful debut novel, is out in the US today.
@jacobrollinson.bsky.social! THE TRUTH OF CARCOSA, the dark and suspenseful debut novel, is out in the US today.
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Due at the end of March, Steel Gods is the second novel in the Great Silence trilogy from author @richardswanauthor.bsky.social - a dark flintlock fantasy of empire and plague, filled with epic adventure, arcane mysteries and tense, cosmic, creeping dread!
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#Preorder
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January 8, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Due at the end of March, Steel Gods is the second novel in the Great Silence trilogy from author @richardswanauthor.bsky.social - a dark flintlock fantasy of empire and plague, filled with epic adventure, arcane mysteries and tense, cosmic, creeping dread!
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#Preorder
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#Preorder
Full board art for the @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social edition of STEEL GODS (art by @hannahelizabeth.bsky.social )
January 8, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Full board art for the @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social edition of STEEL GODS (art by @hannahelizabeth.bsky.social )
The cat(man) is out of the bag
We are thrilled to reveal our special edition of Steel Gods by @richardswanauthor.bsky.social 🔥😍
In even more exciting news, this edition will come with a collectible trading card! 👀
In even more exciting news, this edition will come with a collectible trading card! 👀
January 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The cat(man) is out of the bag
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@thebrokenbinding.bsky.social @richardswanauthor.bsky.social I guess I know how I’ll be kicking off my 2026 reading journey…so diligently packaged (just missing a sprig of holly!). Beautiful book design and somehow I just know the contents will be brilliant!
January 1, 2026 at 5:53 PM
@thebrokenbinding.bsky.social @richardswanauthor.bsky.social I guess I know how I’ll be kicking off my 2026 reading journey…so diligently packaged (just missing a sprig of holly!). Beautiful book design and somehow I just know the contents will be brilliant!
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The first three in this picture are my three outstanding books of the year, my crème de la crème!
The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson
Grave Empire by @richardswanauthor.bsky.social
The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social
The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson
Grave Empire by @richardswanauthor.bsky.social
The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The first three in this picture are my three outstanding books of the year, my crème de la crème!
The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson
Grave Empire by @richardswanauthor.bsky.social
The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social
The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson
Grave Empire by @richardswanauthor.bsky.social
The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social
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The best new science fiction books of 2026 @newscientist.com
www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
Includes @garethlpowell.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social
@annleckie.com @johnchu.bsky.social
@slhuang.com
@marthawells.com
@richardswanauthor.bsky.social
@mikechenwriter.bsky.social
and more!
www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
Includes @garethlpowell.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social
@annleckie.com @johnchu.bsky.social
@slhuang.com
@marthawells.com
@richardswanauthor.bsky.social
@mikechenwriter.bsky.social
and more!
The best new science fiction books of 2026
On the horizon for this year are Ann Leckie's latest, Neil Jordan's debut and more from Adrian Tchaikovsky. Exciting times, says our sci-fi columnist Emily H. Wilson
www.newscientist.com
December 31, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The best new science fiction books of 2026 @newscientist.com
www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
Includes @garethlpowell.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social
@annleckie.com @johnchu.bsky.social
@slhuang.com
@marthawells.com
@richardswanauthor.bsky.social
@mikechenwriter.bsky.social
and more!
www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
Includes @garethlpowell.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social
@annleckie.com @johnchu.bsky.social
@slhuang.com
@marthawells.com
@richardswanauthor.bsky.social
@mikechenwriter.bsky.social
and more!
Me, hoping that if I stick enough esoteric Forgeworld units in my Black Library novels Games Workshop will somehow re-release them in plastic
January 1, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Me, hoping that if I stick enough esoteric Forgeworld units in my Black Library novels Games Workshop will somehow re-release them in plastic
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December 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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What a better way to start a Monday than with the third part of "A Jam's list to 2026 releases"?
Third part of my most awaited titles for 2026 and that I hope to cover in the blog (depending on review copies and all):
jamreads.com/articles/a-j...
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Third part of my most awaited titles for 2026 and that I hope to cover in the blog (depending on review copies and all):
jamreads.com/articles/a-j...
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JamReads - Making your TBR closer to infinite
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December 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
What a better way to start a Monday than with the third part of "A Jam's list to 2026 releases"?
Third part of my most awaited titles for 2026 and that I hope to cover in the blog (depending on review copies and all):
jamreads.com/articles/a-j...
💙📚
Third part of my most awaited titles for 2026 and that I hope to cover in the blog (depending on review copies and all):
jamreads.com/articles/a-j...
💙📚
So pleased to see Lamprecht von Oldenburg in Grave Empire claim the title of "Most Evil Character"
December 30, 2025 at 12:22 AM
So pleased to see Lamprecht von Oldenburg in Grave Empire claim the title of "Most Evil Character"
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It seems that with every year I need to sit & write this type of list, I find more excellent books to read & can narrow down my favorites even less.
So, for 2025, I present you a Top 15 of fantasy, thriller, horror, post-apocalyptic, and historical fiction flavors!
fanfiaddict.com/elenis-top-r...
So, for 2025, I present you a Top 15 of fantasy, thriller, horror, post-apocalyptic, and historical fiction flavors!
fanfiaddict.com/elenis-top-r...
Eleni’s Top Reads of 2025 | FanFiAddict
I couldn't really pick a top five, nor a top ten this year. So you get the fun of a top 15! Like last year then, I'll just be sharing all of their ...
fanfiaddict.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
It seems that with every year I need to sit & write this type of list, I find more excellent books to read & can narrow down my favorites even less.
So, for 2025, I present you a Top 15 of fantasy, thriller, horror, post-apocalyptic, and historical fiction flavors!
fanfiaddict.com/elenis-top-r...
So, for 2025, I present you a Top 15 of fantasy, thriller, horror, post-apocalyptic, and historical fiction flavors!
fanfiaddict.com/elenis-top-r...
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Read 52 books this year, loved 10 of them (13, including rereads). My top ten is in the link below, along with a brief roundup of my writing year. Enjoy.
December 20, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Read 52 books this year, loved 10 of them (13, including rereads). My top ten is in the link below, along with a brief roundup of my writing year. Enjoy.
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Tower of the Tyrant apparently hit #35 on the Sunday Times Bestseller list, which isn't super high, but is the first time I've broken the top 50! So whoo!
December 19, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Tower of the Tyrant apparently hit #35 on the Sunday Times Bestseller list, which isn't super high, but is the first time I've broken the top 50! So whoo!
TIL that Rick Riordan (yes that Rick Riordan) is an Empire of the Wolf fan and I've been sitting in a sort of fugue state since
December 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
TIL that Rick Riordan (yes that Rick Riordan) is an Empire of the Wolf fan and I've been sitting in a sort of fugue state since
New tarot cards for the Empire of the Wolf / Great silence deck by @doomedsarcoma.bsky.social, including major arcana (Heinrich), a "races of the world" bonus card (The Wolfman), and 2 "land" cards. Hoping to progress this project in 2026, watch this space.
December 10, 2025 at 6:34 AM
New tarot cards for the Empire of the Wolf / Great silence deck by @doomedsarcoma.bsky.social, including major arcana (Heinrich), a "races of the world" bonus card (The Wolfman), and 2 "land" cards. Hoping to progress this project in 2026, watch this space.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Bad news Sydneysiders, my poorly toddler has made me a poorly adult and I'll not be able to make today's event. Hoping to get it rescheduled ASAP
December 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Bad news Sydneysiders, my poorly toddler has made me a poorly adult and I'll not be able to make today's event. Hoping to get it rescheduled ASAP
Happening this Saturday!
Hey, Sydneysiders. A reminder to come see @richardswanauthor.bsky.social talk everything The Scour ( @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social ) and Empire of the Wolf with Kell Woods at @galaxybookshop.bsky.social on the 6th of December. Link to event 👇
To celebrate the release of The Scour, Richard Swan (Empire of the Wolf, The Great Silence) is sitting down in conversation with the wonderful Kell Woods (After the Forest, Upon a Starlit Tide) at the Galaxy Bookshop in Sydney.
@grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social @richardswanauthor.bsky.social
@grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social @richardswanauthor.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Happening this Saturday!
The goal of the Thai massage is simple: excruciation. The masseuse has one goal: for the client to yield. The client has one goal: to endure. It is a battle of wills. Pleasure, relaxation, healing - these terms don't apply.
a woman with a veil on her face is talking to a man in a dark room and says `` pain '' .
ALT: a woman with a veil on her face is talking to a man in a dark room and says `` pain '' .
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December 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The goal of the Thai massage is simple: excruciation. The masseuse has one goal: for the client to yield. The client has one goal: to endure. It is a battle of wills. Pleasure, relaxation, healing - these terms don't apply.
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THE SCOUR by @richardswanauthor.bsky.social is now available in audiobook thanks to narrator Philip Battley and the folks at Podium!
December 1, 2025 at 10:28 AM
THE SCOUR by @richardswanauthor.bsky.social is now available in audiobook thanks to narrator Philip Battley and the folks at Podium!