Stark Holborn
@starkholborn.bsky.social
Author of the Factus Sequence, Nunslinger & Triggernometry. Games Writer on Shadows of Doubt. Visiting Lecturer in Interactive Narrative at Glasgow School of Art 🏳️🌈
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Stark Holborn
@starkholborn.bsky.social
· Oct 18
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Hello new followers! A quick intro post; I'm Stark, I'm the author of the Factus Sequence, Triggernometry series and Nunslinger. Also a games writer and narrative designer, working on Shadows of Doubt and Nivalis. More going on over here!
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it's the most wonderful time of the year
a man sits at a desk with papers and a green lamp that says evil
Alt: dylan moran in black books shouting at his tax return
media.tenor.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
it's the most wonderful time of the year
For anyone in Bristol at a loose end this evening, I'll be doing a TedX talk! On human creativity in the age of AI (spoiler: GenAI gets trashed) tickets here 👇
www.tickettailor.com/events/tedxb...
www.tickettailor.com/events/tedxb...
Buy Now – TEDxBristol 2025 - Session 3 – We The Curious
TEDxBristol 2025 - Session 3 – We The Curious, Sat 8 Nov 2025 - Join us at the world famous science museum We The Curious for the opening session of incredible talks at TEDx2025!
www.tickettailor.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
For anyone in Bristol at a loose end this evening, I'll be doing a TedX talk! On human creativity in the age of AI (spoiler: GenAI gets trashed) tickets here 👇
www.tickettailor.com/events/tedxb...
www.tickettailor.com/events/tedxb...
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We are down to last tickets for #AdvX25! We added a few more single-day tickets, but they're flying fast.
The ticket sale will close on midnight 19 Nov (or earlier if sold out). So make sure you get yours before they're gone!
adventurexpo.org
The ticket sale will close on midnight 19 Nov (or earlier if sold out). So make sure you get yours before they're gone!
adventurexpo.org
November 6, 2025 at 3:44 PM
We are down to last tickets for #AdvX25! We added a few more single-day tickets, but they're flying fast.
The ticket sale will close on midnight 19 Nov (or earlier if sold out). So make sure you get yours before they're gone!
adventurexpo.org
The ticket sale will close on midnight 19 Nov (or earlier if sold out). So make sure you get yours before they're gone!
adventurexpo.org
Just 16 hours left to get your hands on this absolute belter of a book bundle: storybundle.com/trilogies
November 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Just 16 hours left to get your hands on this absolute belter of a book bundle: storybundle.com/trilogies
gonna be sending out a newsletter soon - if you're not signed up, and would like a free short story set in the Factus universe, you can do both here!
starkholborn.com/factus/
starkholborn.com/factus/
Ten Low Short Story – STARK HOLBORN
starkholborn.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
gonna be sending out a newsletter soon - if you're not signed up, and would like a free short story set in the Factus universe, you can do both here!
starkholborn.com/factus/
starkholborn.com/factus/
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The House on Utopia Way is ...
"elegantly written and thought provoking" - @thefantasyhive.bsky.social
"a unique experience" - @runalongwomble.bsky.social
"a wildly imaginative ride" - @starkholborn.bsky.social
Could it be your perfect mind-bending winter read?
Only one way to find out!
"elegantly written and thought provoking" - @thefantasyhive.bsky.social
"a unique experience" - @runalongwomble.bsky.social
"a wildly imaginative ride" - @starkholborn.bsky.social
Could it be your perfect mind-bending winter read?
Only one way to find out!
The House on Utopia Way (Paperback) | Stefan Mohamed
The world is coming apart at the seams.Reality is relative. The concept of truth no longer applies. This is all wrong. And detective Johnny Orange is going to find out what's really going on - or lose...
www.stefmo.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The House on Utopia Way is ...
"elegantly written and thought provoking" - @thefantasyhive.bsky.social
"a unique experience" - @runalongwomble.bsky.social
"a wildly imaginative ride" - @starkholborn.bsky.social
Could it be your perfect mind-bending winter read?
Only one way to find out!
"elegantly written and thought provoking" - @thefantasyhive.bsky.social
"a unique experience" - @runalongwomble.bsky.social
"a wildly imaginative ride" - @starkholborn.bsky.social
Could it be your perfect mind-bending winter read?
Only one way to find out!
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I'm delighted to launch the 2025 TRILOGIES BUNDLE from @storybundle.bsky.social today! 29 books for just $33!
8 complete trilogies+1 bonus pentalogy! Whoa! It's a deal, it's a steal!
+supporting Locus Magazine!
storybundle.com/trilogies
Reposts appreciated!
8 complete trilogies+1 bonus pentalogy! Whoa! It's a deal, it's a steal!
+supporting Locus Magazine!
storybundle.com/trilogies
Reposts appreciated!
October 16, 2025 at 11:31 AM
I'm delighted to launch the 2025 TRILOGIES BUNDLE from @storybundle.bsky.social today! 29 books for just $33!
8 complete trilogies+1 bonus pentalogy! Whoa! It's a deal, it's a steal!
+supporting Locus Magazine!
storybundle.com/trilogies
Reposts appreciated!
8 complete trilogies+1 bonus pentalogy! Whoa! It's a deal, it's a steal!
+supporting Locus Magazine!
storybundle.com/trilogies
Reposts appreciated!
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The 2025 Trilogies Bundle is here with a full TWENTY-NINE books! This year, we've gathered some award-winning, exciting trilogies from across the board, with a selection of magical fantasy, weird westerns, steampunk and horror – something for everyone!
storybundle.com/trilogies
storybundle.com/trilogies
October 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The 2025 Trilogies Bundle is here with a full TWENTY-NINE books! This year, we've gathered some award-winning, exciting trilogies from across the board, with a selection of magical fantasy, weird westerns, steampunk and horror – something for everyone!
storybundle.com/trilogies
storybundle.com/trilogies
Absolutely delighted that the Triggernometry Series is part of this bundle - so.many.books - do not snooze 👇
I'm delighted to launch the 2025 TRILOGIES BUNDLE from @storybundle.bsky.social today! 29 books for just $33!
8 complete trilogies+1 bonus pentalogy! Whoa! It's a deal, it's a steal!
+supporting Locus Magazine!
storybundle.com/trilogies
Reposts appreciated!
8 complete trilogies+1 bonus pentalogy! Whoa! It's a deal, it's a steal!
+supporting Locus Magazine!
storybundle.com/trilogies
Reposts appreciated!
October 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Absolutely delighted that the Triggernometry Series is part of this bundle - so.many.books - do not snooze 👇
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WGGB Free Online Gamewriting Talks, 15 October, 7-8.45pm (GMT)
Shares welcome! Grab your tickets now!
Shaping your game narrative
Every game has different writing needs, so how do you figure out the best approach? In this set of lightning talks-
writersguild.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?...
Shares welcome! Grab your tickets now!
Shaping your game narrative
Every game has different writing needs, so how do you figure out the best approach? In this set of lightning talks-
writersguild.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?...
Microsoft Forms
writersguild.us4.list-manage.com
October 6, 2025 at 9:22 AM
WGGB Free Online Gamewriting Talks, 15 October, 7-8.45pm (GMT)
Shares welcome! Grab your tickets now!
Shaping your game narrative
Every game has different writing needs, so how do you figure out the best approach? In this set of lightning talks-
writersguild.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?...
Shares welcome! Grab your tickets now!
Shaping your game narrative
Every game has different writing needs, so how do you figure out the best approach? In this set of lightning talks-
writersguild.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?...
I've been in solitary confinement trying to get my new novel finished (nearly there), but will be emerging, haggard and wild-eyed to be in the following places over the next few weeks/months 👇
October 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I've been in solitary confinement trying to get my new novel finished (nearly there), but will be emerging, haggard and wild-eyed to be in the following places over the next few weeks/months 👇
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A very specific question for my archive nerds and researchers out there: memories of the Colindale newspaper archives and reading rooms circa early-mid 2000s please? Any weird little details or quirks particularly welcome 🙏
September 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
A very specific question for my archive nerds and researchers out there: memories of the Colindale newspaper archives and reading rooms circa early-mid 2000s please? Any weird little details or quirks particularly welcome 🙏
Wholeheartedly agree with this review; When There are Wolves Again is a fabulous book; and if you're in Bristol I'll be interviewing @catamaroon.bsky.social about it on October 14th at Stanfords!
bristol.stanfords.co.uk/2025/08/15/e...
bristol.stanfords.co.uk/2025/08/15/e...
October 3, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Wholeheartedly agree with this review; When There are Wolves Again is a fabulous book; and if you're in Bristol I'll be interviewing @catamaroon.bsky.social about it on October 14th at Stanfords!
bristol.stanfords.co.uk/2025/08/15/e...
bristol.stanfords.co.uk/2025/08/15/e...
If you don't already subscribe to @vgim.bsky.social then you should; today's edition is a must-read:
www.videogamesindustrymemo.com/p/a-kushy-de...
www.videogamesindustrymemo.com/p/a-kushy-de...
A Kushy Deal, 02/10/2025
Selling out democracy one $55bn video games business at a time
www.videogamesindustrymemo.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:48 AM
If you don't already subscribe to @vgim.bsky.social then you should; today's edition is a must-read:
www.videogamesindustrymemo.com/p/a-kushy-de...
www.videogamesindustrymemo.com/p/a-kushy-de...
A very specific question for my archive nerds and researchers out there: memories of the Colindale newspaper archives and reading rooms circa early-mid 2000s please? Any weird little details or quirks particularly welcome 🙏
September 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
A very specific question for my archive nerds and researchers out there: memories of the Colindale newspaper archives and reading rooms circa early-mid 2000s please? Any weird little details or quirks particularly welcome 🙏
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Date for your calendar! Do not miss @catamaroon.bsky.social and @starkholborn.bsky.social in conversation! 📚
I'll be at @stanfordsbristol.bsky.social on 14 October in conversation with @starkholborn.bsky.social - please do share if you know someone who might be interested 😊🐺 bristol.stanfords.co.uk/2025/08/15/e...
E. J. Swift: When There Are Wolves Again - Stanfords Bristol
Tuesday 14th October 2025, 6:30 PM We’re thrilled to welcome Arthur C Clarke shortlisted author E J Swift to the shop on Tuesday 14th October to discuss her latest novel, When There Are Wolves Again! ...
bristol.stanfords.co.uk
September 28, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Date for your calendar! Do not miss @catamaroon.bsky.social and @starkholborn.bsky.social in conversation! 📚
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2025 books I've enjoyed! Was so intrigued by inspirations, and comps to likes of Hadestown, that I was excited to read @starkholborn.bsky.social's new novella - and it was perfect! Eerie, strange, beautiful, haunting, heartfelt, and atmospheric, just loved everything about the story and setting ✨️🛤
September 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
2025 books I've enjoyed! Was so intrigued by inspirations, and comps to likes of Hadestown, that I was excited to read @starkholborn.bsky.social's new novella - and it was perfect! Eerie, strange, beautiful, haunting, heartfelt, and atmospheric, just loved everything about the story and setting ✨️🛤
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Elena ha entrevistado a @starkholborn.bsky.social, la autora británica de Western y Ciencia Ficción, en el marco de la @porticohispacon.bsky.social
Con una interpretación genial de Marta Armengol
¡Ya en el podcast para escuchar o en YouTube! 🎙️📽️
@elenatorro.bsky.social
Con una interpretación genial de Marta Armengol
¡Ya en el podcast para escuchar o en YouTube! 🎙️📽️
@elenatorro.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Elena ha entrevistado a @starkholborn.bsky.social, la autora británica de Western y Ciencia Ficción, en el marco de la @porticohispacon.bsky.social
Con una interpretación genial de Marta Armengol
¡Ya en el podcast para escuchar o en YouTube! 🎙️📽️
@elenatorro.bsky.social
Con una interpretación genial de Marta Armengol
¡Ya en el podcast para escuchar o en YouTube! 🎙️📽️
@elenatorro.bsky.social
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I'll be at @stanfordsbristol.bsky.social on 14 October in conversation with @starkholborn.bsky.social - please do share if you know someone who might be interested 😊🐺 bristol.stanfords.co.uk/2025/08/15/e...
E. J. Swift: When There Are Wolves Again - Stanfords Bristol
Tuesday 14th October 2025, 6:30 PM We’re thrilled to welcome Arthur C Clarke shortlisted author E J Swift to the shop on Tuesday 14th October to discuss her latest novel, When There Are Wolves Again! ...
bristol.stanfords.co.uk
September 20, 2025 at 9:35 AM
I'll be at @stanfordsbristol.bsky.social on 14 October in conversation with @starkholborn.bsky.social - please do share if you know someone who might be interested 😊🐺 bristol.stanfords.co.uk/2025/08/15/e...
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Stark Holborn serà a la @porticohispacon.bsky.social de Sabadell per parlar, entre altres llibres, de la saga «Deu Ras». No us perdeu les seves xerrades!
Absolutely thrilled to be heading to @porticohispacon.bsky.social this weekend to talk dystopias, pirates and fugitives with some wonderful people. Here's where you can find me. ¿Estarás ahí? ¡Saluda!
@mangrii.bsky.social @elenatorro.bsky.social
@mangrii.bsky.social @elenatorro.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Stark Holborn serà a la @porticohispacon.bsky.social de Sabadell per parlar, entre altres llibres, de la saga «Deu Ras». No us perdeu les seves xerrades!
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Hoy @starkholborn.bsky.social (interpretada por @cinexina.bsky.social), @susanavallejoch.bsky.social, @beatrizalcana.bsky.social y servidor hablaremos a las 18:00h sobre «Piratas, soldados y fugitivas» en la @porticohispacon.bsky.social ¡No se lo pierdan!
September 20, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Hoy @starkholborn.bsky.social (interpretada por @cinexina.bsky.social), @susanavallejoch.bsky.social, @beatrizalcana.bsky.social y servidor hablaremos a las 18:00h sobre «Piratas, soldados y fugitivas» en la @porticohispacon.bsky.social ¡No se lo pierdan!
Absolutely thrilled to be heading to @porticohispacon.bsky.social this weekend to talk dystopias, pirates and fugitives with some wonderful people. Here's where you can find me. ¿Estarás ahí? ¡Saluda!
@mangrii.bsky.social @elenatorro.bsky.social
@mangrii.bsky.social @elenatorro.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Absolutely thrilled to be heading to @porticohispacon.bsky.social this weekend to talk dystopias, pirates and fugitives with some wonderful people. Here's where you can find me. ¿Estarás ahí? ¡Saluda!
@mangrii.bsky.social @elenatorro.bsky.social
@mangrii.bsky.social @elenatorro.bsky.social
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Due to a warehouse problem around launch time, the Immeasurable Heaven won’t be stocked in any Waterstones for the foreseeable future.
I’ve compiled a headache-inducing pile of nice blurbs and would be so grateful if anyone who enjoyed my weird non-human book could reshare.
Thank you!
I’ve compiled a headache-inducing pile of nice blurbs and would be so grateful if anyone who enjoyed my weird non-human book could reshare.
Thank you!
September 12, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Due to a warehouse problem around launch time, the Immeasurable Heaven won’t be stocked in any Waterstones for the foreseeable future.
I’ve compiled a headache-inducing pile of nice blurbs and would be so grateful if anyone who enjoyed my weird non-human book could reshare.
Thank you!
I’ve compiled a headache-inducing pile of nice blurbs and would be so grateful if anyone who enjoyed my weird non-human book could reshare.
Thank you!
"It's powerful, concentrated and enthralling, a book to be inhaled as much as read, and then to be considered and turned over after."
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New #review - For the Road by @starkholborn.bsky.social. Very grateful to the author for a copy of this gritty, myth-haunted weird Western fantasy, a young man faces truths and consequences. An absorbing read. bluebookballoon.blogspot.com/2025/09/revi...
September 9, 2025 at 8:55 AM
"It's powerful, concentrated and enthralling, a book to be inhaled as much as read, and then to be considered and turned over after."
🙏🙏
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