Jude Reid
@squintywitch.bsky.social
Freelance writer, surgeon, collie-wrangler. Black Library author, Zombies, Run!, Fresh Ink @natlibscot, Darktide. All opinions my own. She/her/i
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Black Library's new anthology "Death and Duty" closes with my new short story, "Worm of Valhalla", which is about a reluctant tank commander who'd rather be growing tomatoes. You can preorder paperback and ebook, and an audiobook will be out in about a month. www.amazon.com/Death-Duty-W...
Death and Duty (Warhammer 40,000)
Amazon.com: Death and Duty (Warhammer 40,000): 9781836091998: Lyons, Steve: Books
www.amazon.com
October 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Black Library's new anthology "Death and Duty" closes with my new short story, "Worm of Valhalla", which is about a reluctant tank commander who'd rather be growing tomatoes. You can preorder paperback and ebook, and an audiobook will be out in about a month. www.amazon.com/Death-Duty-W...
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For Halloween (and LGBTQ History Month), a weird tale of a Clive Barker typo. 🧵
October 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
For Halloween (and LGBTQ History Month), a weird tale of a Clive Barker typo. 🧵
This is some excellent wisdom.
making a living vs making a life
here is the best advice I have about making your life in the creative arts. it's advice from my mum. it has made my whole life better and if you want to be an artist I think it'll make yours better too:
naomialderman.substack.com/p/the-best-a...
here is the best advice I have about making your life in the creative arts. it's advice from my mum. it has made my whole life better and if you want to be an artist I think it'll make yours better too:
naomialderman.substack.com/p/the-best-a...
making a living vs making a life
or "can you earn money from your art?" (and is that even the right question?)
naomialderman.substack.com
October 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This is some excellent wisdom.
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The Black Library Weekly is here! Jay's got another six-pack with author Josh Reynolds, a look at a new box set, and more!
Black Library Weekly: All Hail the Old Man of Armageddon
The Black Library Weekly is here! Jay's got another six-pack with author Josh Reynolds, a look at a new box set, and more!
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September 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The Black Library Weekly is here! Jay's got another six-pack with author Josh Reynolds, a look at a new box set, and more!
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Folks mentioned in this week's column include...
@jonathandbeer.bsky.social @squintywitch.bsky.social Dan Abnett, David Annandale, Steve Lyons, @andyclarkauthor.bsky.social @writervh.bsky.social R. S. Wilt, Robbie MacNiven, @denny-flowers.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
@jonathandbeer.bsky.social @squintywitch.bsky.social Dan Abnett, David Annandale, Steve Lyons, @andyclarkauthor.bsky.social @writervh.bsky.social R. S. Wilt, Robbie MacNiven, @denny-flowers.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
In this week's Black Library Weekly, Jay "Lorehunter" Kirkman looks at all sorts of Black Library news from around the net and speaks with Adrian Tchaikovsky!
Black Library Weekly: The Necrons Are Wakin' Up
In this week's Black Library Weekly, Jay "Lorehunter" Kirkman looks at all sorts of Black Library news from around the net and speaks with Adrian Tchaikovsky!
www.goonhammer.com
September 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Folks mentioned in this week's column include...
@jonathandbeer.bsky.social @squintywitch.bsky.social Dan Abnett, David Annandale, Steve Lyons, @andyclarkauthor.bsky.social @writervh.bsky.social R. S. Wilt, Robbie MacNiven, @denny-flowers.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
@jonathandbeer.bsky.social @squintywitch.bsky.social Dan Abnett, David Annandale, Steve Lyons, @andyclarkauthor.bsky.social @writervh.bsky.social R. S. Wilt, Robbie MacNiven, @denny-flowers.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
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@squintywitch.bsky.social Did a great 40K novel that I can’t read again because she made it “heart-rending” 🫣😭😭😭😭😭
September 19, 2025 at 11:03 AM
@squintywitch.bsky.social Did a great 40K novel that I can’t read again because she made it “heart-rending” 🫣😭😭😭😭😭
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Jay "Lorehunter" Kirkman is here with this week's Black Library Weekly.
Black Library Weekly: The Saints Come Marching In...
Jay "Lorehunter" Kirkman is here with this week's Black Library Weekly.
www.goonhammer.com
September 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Jay "Lorehunter" Kirkman is here with this week's Black Library Weekly.
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Ok further realisation that my current collection is just all @squintywitch.bsky.social's work 😅
Realising my special edition book collection display for my new house is basically just Adepta Sororitas.... and Fulgrim 😂
Might have to theme the lights or something.
Might have to theme the lights or something.
September 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Ok further realisation that my current collection is just all @squintywitch.bsky.social's work 😅
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LIBRARY ACQUISITION 8/6
I’ve wanted this for a long time, and finally executed.
Morvenn Vahl: Spear of Faith by @squintywitch.bsky.social
It’s…gorgeous. 🥰
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
I’ve wanted this for a long time, and finally executed.
Morvenn Vahl: Spear of Faith by @squintywitch.bsky.social
It’s…gorgeous. 🥰
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
August 6, 2025 at 9:31 PM
LIBRARY ACQUISITION 8/6
I’ve wanted this for a long time, and finally executed.
Morvenn Vahl: Spear of Faith by @squintywitch.bsky.social
It’s…gorgeous. 🥰
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
I’ve wanted this for a long time, and finally executed.
Morvenn Vahl: Spear of Faith by @squintywitch.bsky.social
It’s…gorgeous. 🥰
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
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O god is it August already?
Out this month!
THE HUNGRY GODS - a new instalment in @aptshadow.bsky.social 's thematically linked TERRIBLE WORLDS series of standalone novellas. geni.us/HungryGods
STARSTRIKE - sequel to @deuceofgears.bsky.social 's Locus award-winning MOONSTORM geni.us/starstrike
THE HUNGRY GODS - a new instalment in @aptshadow.bsky.social 's thematically linked TERRIBLE WORLDS series of standalone novellas. geni.us/HungryGods
STARSTRIKE - sequel to @deuceofgears.bsky.social 's Locus award-winning MOONSTORM geni.us/starstrike
August 1, 2025 at 11:07 AM
O god is it August already?
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Oh this is sad. Each Peach Pear Plum still brings me enormous joy - when I worked in a bookshop I'd pause to reread it all the time www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
Allan Ahlberg, beloved children's author, dies aged 87
Working first with his wife Janet, and later with illustrators including Raymond Briggs and Bruce Ingman, he wrote more than 150 books
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August 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Oh this is sad. Each Peach Pear Plum still brings me enormous joy - when I worked in a bookshop I'd pause to reread it all the time www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
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If loving autumn, cats, pastries, cobblestone streets, Scottish Highlands cottages, bookstores, libraries, Agatha Christie, fog-laden forests, and Oxford commas is wrong, why would I ever want to be right?
July 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
If loving autumn, cats, pastries, cobblestone streets, Scottish Highlands cottages, bookstores, libraries, Agatha Christie, fog-laden forests, and Oxford commas is wrong, why would I ever want to be right?
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In case any of my fellow creatives also needed this reminder:
November 16, 2024 at 1:12 AM
In case any of my fellow creatives also needed this reminder:
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We're delighted to announce the #KelpiesPrize 2025 shortlist! Congratulations to:
✍️@debsca.bsky.social, Ross MacKay, Steve McKenna, @taslinpollock.bsky.social, @temwilder.bsky.social
🎨Jessica Bolevin, Siena Cameron, Joshua Dau, Grace Owens, Laura K Sayers
discoverkelpies.co.u...
✍️@debsca.bsky.social, Ross MacKay, Steve McKenna, @taslinpollock.bsky.social, @temwilder.bsky.social
🎨Jessica Bolevin, Siena Cameron, Joshua Dau, Grace Owens, Laura K Sayers
discoverkelpies.co.u...
June 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We're delighted to announce the #KelpiesPrize 2025 shortlist! Congratulations to:
✍️@debsca.bsky.social, Ross MacKay, Steve McKenna, @taslinpollock.bsky.social, @temwilder.bsky.social
🎨Jessica Bolevin, Siena Cameron, Joshua Dau, Grace Owens, Laura K Sayers
discoverkelpies.co.u...
✍️@debsca.bsky.social, Ross MacKay, Steve McKenna, @taslinpollock.bsky.social, @temwilder.bsky.social
🎨Jessica Bolevin, Siena Cameron, Joshua Dau, Grace Owens, Laura K Sayers
discoverkelpies.co.u...
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I need 400 more people to support the first All-Black Women Fantasy graphic novel anthology on Kickstarter #kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/844...
July 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I need 400 more people to support the first All-Black Women Fantasy graphic novel anthology on Kickstarter #kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/844...
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Isopods
July 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Isopods
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Taking a break on the to-do list today as I descend into the mossy, odiferous depths of gremlinhood
July 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Taking a break on the to-do list today as I descend into the mossy, odiferous depths of gremlinhood
Shout out to the gang, the best colleagues anyone could wish for in the word mines :)
Stuck in the middle of an intense manuscript? Staring at the keyboard and screaming?
No problem with the Black Library author crew on your side - the best and most supportive source of support & advice & true pals willing to scream with you until you've figured it out 😂🖤
The very best folks :-)
No problem with the Black Library author crew on your side - the best and most supportive source of support & advice & true pals willing to scream with you until you've figured it out 😂🖤
The very best folks :-)
July 16, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Shout out to the gang, the best colleagues anyone could wish for in the word mines :)
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I had another awesome week of reading so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post featuring outstanding novels by #MatthewSpencer, @squintywitch.bsky.social, #CJBox, #AntoniaHodgson and more.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/06/19/w...
unseenlibrary.com/2025/06/19/w...
WWW Wednesday – 18 June 2025
WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning …
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June 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I had another awesome week of reading so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post featuring outstanding novels by #MatthewSpencer, @squintywitch.bsky.social, #CJBox, #AntoniaHodgson and more.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/06/19/w...
unseenlibrary.com/2025/06/19/w...
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Had a great deal of fun working on this and screaming LEXMATE at one another with @squintywitch.bsky.social which was a critical part of the creative process 💀
Proud to have been a part of this!
Very grateful (always) for the opportunity to assemble a stellar voice cast, inc.
@marktakeshiota.bsky.social, Devora Wilde, @mikegeary.bsky.social, Lara Sawalha, David Boyle, @alixwiltonregan.bsky.social, Marcus Gilbert, David Banks & Sally Knyvette.
Also...
Very grateful (always) for the opportunity to assemble a stellar voice cast, inc.
@marktakeshiota.bsky.social, Devora Wilde, @mikegeary.bsky.social, Lara Sawalha, David Boyle, @alixwiltonregan.bsky.social, Marcus Gilbert, David Banks & Sally Knyvette.
Also...
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Arbites Class Reveal | Cinematic Trailer
YouTube video by Fatshark
youtu.be
June 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Had a great deal of fun working on this and screaming LEXMATE at one another with @squintywitch.bsky.social which was a critical part of the creative process 💀
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I had another awesome week of reading so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post featuring outstanding novels by @squintywitch.bsky.social @michaelconnelly.bsky.social @stephenking.bsky.social @decastell.bsky.social and #CJBox.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/06/12/w...
unseenlibrary.com/2025/06/12/w...
WWW Wednesday – 11 June 2025
WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning …
unseenlibrary.com
June 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I had another awesome week of reading so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post featuring outstanding novels by @squintywitch.bsky.social @michaelconnelly.bsky.social @stephenking.bsky.social @decastell.bsky.social and #CJBox.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/06/12/w...
unseenlibrary.com/2025/06/12/w...
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Delighted to share the Saturday pre-order stage with Robbie and Denny. If you missed DOMINION GENESIS in hardback and fancy getting your hands on the paperback (which shares its larger format's truly exceptional cover), they head over to warhammer.com next weekend!
Big #BlackLibrary week coming up!
• Carcharodons: Void Exile (special and regular editions) by MacNiven
• Grotsnik: Da Mad Dok (regular HB) by @denny-flowers.bsky.social
• Dominion Genesis (PB) by @jonathandbeer.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky
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• Carcharodons: Void Exile (special and regular editions) by MacNiven
• Grotsnik: Da Mad Dok (regular HB) by @denny-flowers.bsky.social
• Dominion Genesis (PB) by @jonathandbeer.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky
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Sunday Preview – Tyranid Raveners burrow into Kill Team - Warhammer Community
What’s coming up next week?
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June 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Delighted to share the Saturday pre-order stage with Robbie and Denny. If you missed DOMINION GENESIS in hardback and fancy getting your hands on the paperback (which shares its larger format's truly exceptional cover), they head over to warhammer.com next weekend!
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Action-packed this week! Folks mentioned include:
@justinhillauthor.bsky.social Darren Latham, @shaunalawless.bsky.social @markalatham.bsky.social @sispurrier.bsky.social @mikebrooks668.bsky.social @squintywitch.bsky.social @acrozatarim.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
@justinhillauthor.bsky.social Darren Latham, @shaunalawless.bsky.social @markalatham.bsky.social @sispurrier.bsky.social @mikebrooks668.bsky.social @squintywitch.bsky.social @acrozatarim.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
The Black Library weekly is here for this week! Lots about author websites, some new additions to the Black Library, and some hobby work by writers.
Black Library Weekly: The Shark Circle is Complete
The Black Library weekly is here for this week! Lots about author websites, some new additions to the Black Library, and some hobby work by writers.
www.goonhammer.com
June 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Action-packed this week! Folks mentioned include:
@justinhillauthor.bsky.social Darren Latham, @shaunalawless.bsky.social @markalatham.bsky.social @sispurrier.bsky.social @mikebrooks668.bsky.social @squintywitch.bsky.social @acrozatarim.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
@justinhillauthor.bsky.social Darren Latham, @shaunalawless.bsky.social @markalatham.bsky.social @sispurrier.bsky.social @mikebrooks668.bsky.social @squintywitch.bsky.social @acrozatarim.bsky.social
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
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Saturnine lore focus: Who is Jenetia Krole?
Saturnine lore focus: Who is Jenetia Krole?
The Emperor’s quietest advisor.
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June 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Saturnine lore focus: Who is Jenetia Krole?
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Fulgrim by Jude Reid @squintywitch.bsky.social completed. Don't think I've felt sorry for a chaos space marine before but Tamaris what have you done? Hopefully we get more of him in the future. #warhammer40k #blacklibrary 👍👍
May 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Fulgrim by Jude Reid @squintywitch.bsky.social completed. Don't think I've felt sorry for a chaos space marine before but Tamaris what have you done? Hopefully we get more of him in the future. #warhammer40k #blacklibrary 👍👍