Michael @ Track of Words
@trackofwords.bsky.social
He/him. SFF author interviews, articles and occasional book reviews.
SECRET PASSAGES #3 is live on Kickstarter - go check it out! I've got a review in this one, looking back once again to one of the first #Warhammer books I ever read. I still love it, but it has a very different feel now than when I first read it!
Looks like another fantastic issue all told...
Looks like another fantastic issue all told...
Secret Passages #3 is now live on Kickstarter, and I'm THRILLED to be joined by @jordansorcery.bsky.social for A Regrettable Mystery of Pyrates, a swashbuckling cosmic horror adventure oozing early #WFRP vibes.
Throw it some dubloons at www.kickstarter.com/projects/jdh...
#ttrpg #oldhammer
Throw it some dubloons at www.kickstarter.com/projects/jdh...
#ttrpg #oldhammer
Secret Passages #3: An Old School RPG and Oldhammer Magazine
Packed with interviews and illustrations, this is the third issue of a new zine exploring the tabletop games that raised us.
www.kickstarter.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM
SECRET PASSAGES #3 is live on Kickstarter - go check it out! I've got a review in this one, looking back once again to one of the first #Warhammer books I ever read. I still love it, but it has a very different feel now than when I first read it!
Looks like another fantastic issue all told...
Looks like another fantastic issue all told...
I’ve had STEEL TREAD on my shelf for ages, and *finally* picked it up a couple of days ago. Blasted through it in no time - loved it! Just confirms something I’ve thought for a while: that the ‘Astra Militarum’ series is easily the most consistently excellent #BlackLibrary series going right now.
November 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I’ve had STEEL TREAD on my shelf for ages, and *finally* picked it up a couple of days ago. Blasted through it in no time - loved it! Just confirms something I’ve thought for a while: that the ‘Astra Militarum’ series is easily the most consistently excellent #BlackLibrary series going right now.
The first round of Goonhammer's #BlackLibrary Readers' Hall of Fame is over, and the votes have been tallied. The inductees are:
DRACHENFELS by Kim Newman
INQUISITOR by Ian Watson
SPACE MARINE by Ian Watson
All excellent choices! What did you vote for?
www.goonhammer.com/the-black-li...
DRACHENFELS by Kim Newman
INQUISITOR by Ian Watson
SPACE MARINE by Ian Watson
All excellent choices! What did you vote for?
www.goonhammer.com/the-black-li...
The Black Library Readers’ Hall of Fame: Class of 1989-1998
The Black Library Fan Hall of Fame is here to perform its first inductions, from the early period (1989-1998) of Black Library publication!
www.goonhammer.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The first round of Goonhammer's #BlackLibrary Readers' Hall of Fame is over, and the votes have been tallied. The inductees are:
DRACHENFELS by Kim Newman
INQUISITOR by Ian Watson
SPACE MARINE by Ian Watson
All excellent choices! What did you vote for?
www.goonhammer.com/the-black-li...
DRACHENFELS by Kim Newman
INQUISITOR by Ian Watson
SPACE MARINE by Ian Watson
All excellent choices! What did you vote for?
www.goonhammer.com/the-black-li...
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Another step closer towards the audio drama adaption of my novelette, The Coronet, being completed — another round of edits nearly done, along with the casting audition sheets.
As ever, grateful to @trackofwords.bsky.social and @storiesalt.bsky.social for their input!
As ever, grateful to @trackofwords.bsky.social and @storiesalt.bsky.social for their input!
November 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Another step closer towards the audio drama adaption of my novelette, The Coronet, being completed — another round of edits nearly done, along with the casting audition sheets.
As ever, grateful to @trackofwords.bsky.social and @storiesalt.bsky.social for their input!
As ever, grateful to @trackofwords.bsky.social and @storiesalt.bsky.social for their input!
I wonder what this could mean? 🤔
2026. Sign up at hawberkpress.com to be the first to know.
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I wonder what this could mean? 🤔
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LAST DAY to vote on the first round of books, folks! If you haven't yet, come help kick off the Black Library Readers' Hall of Fame in epic fashion. The turnout and engagement has already well exceeded what I'd hoped, thanks to all who have participated!
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
The #BlackLibrary Readers' Hall of Fame has kicked off over at Goonhammer, and YOU can have your say in which books are inducted! The first round is all about novels published pre-'99, so we're talking serious old-school vibes. Check it out and get voting!
www.goonhammer.com/announcing-t...
www.goonhammer.com/announcing-t...
Announcing the Black Library Readers’ Hall of Fame
One of the most common questions asked in the various Black Library reader communities is, “What are the best Warhammer books ever written?” New readers ask this as they try to get a se…
www.goonhammer.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
LAST DAY to vote on the first round of books, folks! If you haven't yet, come help kick off the Black Library Readers' Hall of Fame in epic fashion. The turnout and engagement has already well exceeded what I'd hoped, thanks to all who have participated!
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
#Warhammer #BookSky #BlackLibrary
#BlackLibrary fans, have you voted? This first round closes at the weekend, so there's not long left!
The #BlackLibrary Readers' Hall of Fame has kicked off over at Goonhammer, and YOU can have your say in which books are inducted! The first round is all about novels published pre-'99, so we're talking serious old-school vibes. Check it out and get voting!
www.goonhammer.com/announcing-t...
www.goonhammer.com/announcing-t...
Announcing the Black Library Readers’ Hall of Fame
One of the most common questions asked in the various Black Library reader communities is, “What are the best Warhammer books ever written?” New readers ask this as they try to get a se…
www.goonhammer.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:11 PM
#BlackLibrary fans, have you voted? This first round closes at the weekend, so there's not long left!
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THE BLACKFIRE BLADE by @jamesloganauthor.bsky.social, book 2 in the LAST LEGACY series & sequel to THE SILVERBLOOD PROMISE, is out tomorrow from @arcadiabooks.bsky.social! To celebrate, I'm delighted to have an annotated excerpt exploring how James has expanded the setting for this 2nd instalment.
November 5, 2025 at 11:49 AM
THE BLACKFIRE BLADE by @jamesloganauthor.bsky.social, book 2 in the LAST LEGACY series & sequel to THE SILVERBLOOD PROMISE, is out tomorrow from @arcadiabooks.bsky.social! To celebrate, I'm delighted to have an annotated excerpt exploring how James has expanded the setting for this 2nd instalment.
THE BLACKFIRE BLADE by @jamesloganauthor.bsky.social, book 2 in the LAST LEGACY series & sequel to THE SILVERBLOOD PROMISE, is out tomorrow from @arcadiabooks.bsky.social! To celebrate, I'm delighted to have an annotated excerpt exploring how James has expanded the setting for this 2nd instalment.
November 5, 2025 at 11:49 AM
THE BLACKFIRE BLADE by @jamesloganauthor.bsky.social, book 2 in the LAST LEGACY series & sequel to THE SILVERBLOOD PROMISE, is out tomorrow from @arcadiabooks.bsky.social! To celebrate, I'm delighted to have an annotated excerpt exploring how James has expanded the setting for this 2nd instalment.
The #BlackLibrary Readers' Hall of Fame has kicked off over at Goonhammer, and YOU can have your say in which books are inducted! The first round is all about novels published pre-'99, so we're talking serious old-school vibes. Check it out and get voting!
www.goonhammer.com/announcing-t...
www.goonhammer.com/announcing-t...
Announcing the Black Library Readers’ Hall of Fame
One of the most common questions asked in the various Black Library reader communities is, “What are the best Warhammer books ever written?” New readers ask this as they try to get a se…
www.goonhammer.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The #BlackLibrary Readers' Hall of Fame has kicked off over at Goonhammer, and YOU can have your say in which books are inducted! The first round is all about novels published pre-'99, so we're talking serious old-school vibes. Check it out and get voting!
www.goonhammer.com/announcing-t...
www.goonhammer.com/announcing-t...
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WHEN THERE ARE WOLVES AGAIN by @catamaroon.bsky.social is out now in hardback from @arcadiabooks.bsky.social and it's wonderful! I absolutely loved it so I was thrilled to be able to interview E.J. about this brilliant speculative story of rewilding, climate change and hope for a sustainable future.
October 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
WHEN THERE ARE WOLVES AGAIN by @catamaroon.bsky.social is out now in hardback from @arcadiabooks.bsky.social and it's wonderful! I absolutely loved it so I was thrilled to be able to interview E.J. about this brilliant speculative story of rewilding, climate change and hope for a sustainable future.
WHEN THERE ARE WOLVES AGAIN by @catamaroon.bsky.social is out now in hardback from @arcadiabooks.bsky.social and it's wonderful! I absolutely loved it so I was thrilled to be able to interview E.J. about this brilliant speculative story of rewilding, climate change and hope for a sustainable future.
October 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
WHEN THERE ARE WOLVES AGAIN by @catamaroon.bsky.social is out now in hardback from @arcadiabooks.bsky.social and it's wonderful! I absolutely loved it so I was thrilled to be able to interview E.J. about this brilliant speculative story of rewilding, climate change and hope for a sustainable future.
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As someone asked me earler for a list of the Silver Skulls stories, I remembered this lovely article by @trackofwords.bsky.social and thought I'd share it again.
www.trackofwords.com/2021/03/12/4...
www.trackofwords.com/2021/03/12/4...
40k Reading Order: Silver Skulls – Sarah Cawkwell
Welcome to this 40k Reading Order article, the first of many where I’ll be taking a look at a range of Black Library series and providing recommended orders in which to read the various stories …
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September 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
As someone asked me earler for a list of the Silver Skulls stories, I remembered this lovely article by @trackofwords.bsky.social and thought I'd share it again.
www.trackofwords.com/2021/03/12/4...
www.trackofwords.com/2021/03/12/4...
I’ve not been online much recently, but I’ve still been chipping away with my reading. Here are my two current reads - very different books, but both fascinating in their own rights!
What have you been reading lately?
What have you been reading lately?
September 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I’ve not been online much recently, but I’ve still been chipping away with my reading. Here are my two current reads - very different books, but both fascinating in their own rights!
What have you been reading lately?
What have you been reading lately?
So this is happening, and it's super exciting! Lots of really cool things in the pipeline at the moment. More information as and when...
👑 I’m excited to announce that my King in Yellow-inspired novelette — The Coronet — is being adapted into an audio drama, working with long time friend and editor @trackofwords.bsky.social and @storiesalt.bsky.social as part of a much larger, to be announced project…
I cannot wait to unleash this!
I cannot wait to unleash this!
September 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM
So this is happening, and it's super exciting! Lots of really cool things in the pipeline at the moment. More information as and when...
I’ve been meaning to read THE KING IN YELLOW for ages, and now I’m finally taking the plunge. One story in and it’s a *wild* ride! Anyone else a fan of this one?
September 10, 2025 at 8:44 AM
I’ve been meaning to read THE KING IN YELLOW for ages, and now I’m finally taking the plunge. One story in and it’s a *wild* ride! Anyone else a fan of this one?
Just found out there's a Humble Bundle available at the moment (in the UK, at least) with the whole MURDERBOT DIARIES series alongside a bunch of other Martha Wells books! If you haven't got into Murderbot yet, get on this right away!
www.humblebundle.com/books/martha...
www.humblebundle.com/books/martha...
Humble Book Bundle: Martha Wells' Murderbot and More by TOR
Fall in love with Martha Wells’ The Murderbot Diaries series—the engine behind the hit AppleTV adaptation—and help support World Central Kitchen.
www.humblebundle.com
August 26, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Just found out there's a Humble Bundle available at the moment (in the UK, at least) with the whole MURDERBOT DIARIES series alongside a bunch of other Martha Wells books! If you haven't got into Murderbot yet, get on this right away!
www.humblebundle.com/books/martha...
www.humblebundle.com/books/martha...
Yeah, these covers look cool together. And it's just SO good to see #BlackLibrary support Peter Fehervari's work like this! Here's hoping for something new relatively soon, too...
August 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Yeah, these covers look cool together. And it's just SO good to see #BlackLibrary support Peter Fehervari's work like this! Here's hoping for something new relatively soon, too...
Question for the #BlackLibrary readers: if you collected the original Horus Heresy/Siege of Terra books in a physical format (LE/HB/PB etc.) are you planning to keep collecting the Scouring novels and/or any new Heresy novels? Or are you going to change formats/not bother at all?
August 21, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Question for the #BlackLibrary readers: if you collected the original Horus Heresy/Siege of Terra books in a physical format (LE/HB/PB etc.) are you planning to keep collecting the Scouring novels and/or any new Heresy novels? Or are you going to change formats/not bother at all?
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All 4 volumes of THE HALFLING SAGA by @melissa-blair.bsky.social is out today in the UK from @arcadiabooks.bsky.social! To celebrate, I'm delighted to present an annotated excerpt of book 1, A BROKEN BLADE, in which Melissa introduces us to the central character of assassin Keera. Enjoy!
August 14, 2025 at 8:53 AM
All 4 volumes of THE HALFLING SAGA by @melissa-blair.bsky.social is out today in the UK from @arcadiabooks.bsky.social! To celebrate, I'm delighted to present an annotated excerpt of book 1, A BROKEN BLADE, in which Melissa introduces us to the central character of assassin Keera. Enjoy!
All 4 volumes of THE HALFLING SAGA by @melissa-blair.bsky.social is out today in the UK from @arcadiabooks.bsky.social! To celebrate, I'm delighted to present an annotated excerpt of book 1, A BROKEN BLADE, in which Melissa introduces us to the central character of assassin Keera. Enjoy!
August 14, 2025 at 8:53 AM
All 4 volumes of THE HALFLING SAGA by @melissa-blair.bsky.social is out today in the UK from @arcadiabooks.bsky.social! To celebrate, I'm delighted to present an annotated excerpt of book 1, A BROKEN BLADE, in which Melissa introduces us to the central character of assassin Keera. Enjoy!
Well I never. Check out the Black Library logo on the promo image for the upcoming Warhammer preview - that’s a very welcome inclusion! I wonder what’s going to be announced…
July 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Well I never. Check out the Black Library logo on the promo image for the upcoming Warhammer preview - that’s a very welcome inclusion! I wonder what’s going to be announced…
This year’s birthday book haul - although I did, admittedly, buy several of these for myself. They still count!
June 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
This year’s birthday book haul - although I did, admittedly, buy several of these for myself. They still count!
Today's interview is with @gracechanwrites.bsky.social discussing her fantastic debut EVERY VERSION OF YOU, which is out now from Verve Books! Near-future Australian SF exploring digital identity and authenticity (and loads more), it's a fab book - and I loved chatting to Grace about it!
June 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Today's interview is with @gracechanwrites.bsky.social discussing her fantastic debut EVERY VERSION OF YOU, which is out now from Verve Books! Near-future Australian SF exploring digital identity and authenticity (and loads more), it's a fab book - and I loved chatting to Grace about it!
Really enjoyed last night’s book talk with @essiefox.bsky.social and @annamazz.bsky.social at Waterstones Windsor - and obviously I came away with both authors’ books :) Community Cat is interested, but she’s not that big of a reader. That’s ok though - I can’t wait to jump into both of them!
June 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Really enjoyed last night’s book talk with @essiefox.bsky.social and @annamazz.bsky.social at Waterstones Windsor - and obviously I came away with both authors’ books :) Community Cat is interested, but she’s not that big of a reader. That’s ok though - I can’t wait to jump into both of them!