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Andrew Knighton
@aknighton.bsky.social
Writer of sff + comics.
Rearranging words for a living since 2013.
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Mailing list: https://eepurl.com/Zviqn
The Executioner's Blade: https://www.northodox.co.uk/product-page/the-executioner-s-blade-paperback

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Ghosts linger amid the fields of England, waiting to be summoned by passing feet. As a walker faces the spectres of his own grief, he's drawn into a struggle between the paths connecting us & the boundaries that cut us apart, in Walking a Wounded Land.
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My latest cartoon for @theguardian.com books pages.
November 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Today's reading. It has me living in tension - unable to look away, but sometimes barely able to keep going as Lanegan calmly lays out the devastation of his life, & especially his addictions. Definitely not glamourising the life of sex & drugs & rock'n'roll.
November 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Wedding venue booked. Going to have the reception at a lovely place we go to in our local community, which feels perfect.
November 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Just to pick up on this:

One reason my mates and i loved playing Star Wars as kids was BECAUSE it threw out all these references to events that weren't explained.

We were used to adults around us doing that IRL about WW2 or whatever. So it didn't feel weird. It made the universe feel REAL.
A good story is as long as it needs to be. We don’t need to expand every detail, uncover every facet, some things can be left as mystery. A battle can be a sentence, a romance can be a look, a tragedy a word.

Brevity is as useful a technique as verbosity.
November 16, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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I’ve always found it interesting how much microblogging character limits streamline language use. No room for weasel words, purple prose, digression.

But I think it’s also part of how extremism ramps up.

Because neither is there room for nuance, citation, qualifiers, any softening or mitigation.
November 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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We like a novella!
Looking for something to read this weekend? I have a new novella that you might enjoy...
Ghosts linger amid the fields of England, waiting to be summoned by passing feet. As a walker faces the spectres of his own grief, he's drawn into a struggle between the paths connecting us & the boundaries that cut us apart, in Walking a Wounded Land.
wizardstowerpress.com/books-2/nove...
November 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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Looking for something to read this weekend? I have a new novella that you might enjoy...
Ghosts linger amid the fields of England, waiting to be summoned by passing feet. As a walker faces the spectres of his own grief, he's drawn into a struggle between the paths connecting us & the boundaries that cut us apart, in Walking a Wounded Land.
wizardstowerpress.com/books-2/nove...
November 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Looking for something to read this weekend? I have a new novella that you might enjoy...
Ghosts linger amid the fields of England, waiting to be summoned by passing feet. As a walker faces the spectres of his own grief, he's drawn into a struggle between the paths connecting us & the boundaries that cut us apart, in Walking a Wounded Land.
wizardstowerpress.com/books-2/nove...
November 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Making curtains from scratch for the first time. I've made costume before, so this should be easy, right?

Right?
November 14, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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Do read this. NB Current anti-trans rhetoric is absolutely recycled 80s anti-gay venom. I remember it clearly. Now, as a cis het parent, 40 years monogamous, extending rights and respect to people who aren't like me, has had zero impact on my rights. Seeing my LGBTQ+ friends happy has been great.
November 14, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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New Review - an excellent tale of digital ghosts, seers, scientists and ethics await in the brilliant The Salt Oracle by Lorraine Wilson out now - very strongly recommended! www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/11...
The Salt Oracle by Lorraine Wilson — Runalong The Shelves
I would like to thank Solaris for an advance copy of this novel in exchange for a fair and honest review Publisher – Solaris Published – Out Now Price – £18.99 hardback £7.99 Kindle ebook ...
www.runalongtheshelves.net
November 14, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Out today in the UK is a new paperback printing of Children of Time, the 10th anniversary edition, including a brand new in-universe short story ‘Unbearable’ and some other bits and pieces. www.panmacmillan.com/authors/adri...
Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Find out more about Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky
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November 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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My dark psychological thriller - The Great Orme, is back in Waterstones... Just in time for Christmas... 🖤
November 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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A sad adult lesson
November 13, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Once again, I find myself enthusing about how much I enjoyed @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social ...

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World Fantasy Con 2025 - That Was a Lot of Fun
One fantasy fan among a thousand having a great time in Brighton.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Today's writing will be minimal, as I'm thinking through issues around the business side of books, & it's not great for focus. Luckily, I'd already scheduled distracting activities for half the day - climbing wall & being interviewed for research - so that should give my brain time to settle.
November 13, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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Structuring Life to Support Creativity audiobook available for pre-ordering. Narrated by Mary Robinette Kowal.

(Ebook and paperback editions also available)
Releasing December 2025

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November 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Once again, I find myself enthusing about how much I enjoyed @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social ...

andrewknighton.com/world-fantas...
World Fantasy Con 2025 - That Was a Lot of Fun
One fantasy fan among a thousand having a great time in Brighton.
andrewknighton.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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It is Book Quote Wednesday and the word is 'girl'. Clearly there is only one book we should feature. This extract from Fight Like A Girl #2 comes from 'Amplify' by Lou Morgan. #BookQW
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November 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Book Quote Wednesday's word is 'girl' #BookQW and this is an extract from a story by @laurenwrites.bsky.social in Hiding Under the Leaves.
November 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Out on December 9, available to preorder fromNewCon Press now. Do you believe in miracles?
The Essence, Dave Hutchinson - Books - The Essence
NewCon Press is a multiple award-winning independent publisher specialising in science fiction, fantasy, dark fantasy and horror.
www.newconpress.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Incidentally, I know people keep saying Trump has no class, but stiffing your tradespeople is ABSOLUTELY a core aristocratic value going back centuries.
November 12, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Book Quote Wednesday's word is 'girl' #BookQW
Dan Mackmain's a strong and silent bloke most of the time so he's learned to be very grateful that women talk to each other.
The Green Man's Holiday is now available from your preferred retailer. Contemporary fantasy rooted in British myths and folklore.
November 12, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Hey folks -- Signal Boost time for this week's #TheFullLid. If you have a creative project to promote, leave the details in a reply. Include the title and a link please, so folks can find it. For pre-launch crowdfunders let us know about 2 weeks in advance.
November 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM
If you care about games or workers' rights this is worth watching.
People Make Games: The Rockstar Workers Fired Before They Could Finish GTA 6

Watch it ▶️ youtu.be/c9nOwjeznjI?...
November 12, 2025 at 9:22 AM