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Cameron Johnston
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Scottish fantasy author. Archaeology & history fiend. The Maleficent Seven and The Last Shield out now from Angry Robot Books, represented by Ed Wilson at Johnson & Alcock. www.cameronjohnston.net
With First Mage On The Moon all finished, it's time to delve back into the writing of all new things. I love the discovery of a cool new twist I hadn't planned on. *rubs hands in glee*
November 15, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Proof copy for First Mage On The Moon has been handed back, so we are good to go :) Roll on April!
November 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Project Hanuman is here. I hope you'll take a look as I think it's a pretty good space opera - no hero's journey here - this is about community, how we build back better and, of course, mind bending space battles in sentient ships.

#spaceopera #scifi #projecthanuman #writing #SFF #sciencefiction
Discover Project Hanuman: A Unique Sci-Fi Adventure
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November 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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It’s today! 13 months after I started writing it, Daughters of Nicnevin is out in the world! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/daug...
Daughters of Nicnevin
Check out Daughters of Nicnevin - <p>Mairead and Constance, two powerful witches, meet in the early days of the 1745 Jacobite uprising. While the men of the village are away fighting, the villagers fa...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Tonight! 8:30pm! Live in the Discord with @cameronjohnston.bsky.social !!
discord.gg/gGXUqYxNm
November 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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AT LAST I CAN SHOW YOU! Here is the US cover for MORTEDANT'S PERIL! And ain't it a cracker?
November 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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This has snuck up! Can't wait to chat Dark Crescent, Scottish folklore, and Scotland's Geomythography with Stuart McHardy and Katalina Watt on Saturday, 11am at #AyeWrite2025!! 😇✨️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Tickets/info here: www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/dark...
November 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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ICYMI here's a wee reminder: our Cameron Johnston's on BBC Radio Scotland!

His new tale's Upload of the Month on The Arts Mix. Check it out, plus a wee interview with Len Pennie and Anna Welander, on the 29th October show -- which you can stream at the link below.

@cameronjohnston.bsky.social
BBC Radio Scotland - Afternoons, The Arts Mix, Upload on the Arts Mix
Len Pennie and Anna Welander discover listener content from BBC Upload.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Great to hear that @tessirondale.com will be recording First Mage On The Moon next month, getting the audiobook all ready for release date. I'm looking forward to hearing her bring those characters to life 🚀
November 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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This Sunday! 8:30pm! Live in the Discord with @cameronjohnston.bsky.social!!
discord.gg/JaeqQ7yR
November 5, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Aw man, my first 5* rating of First Mage On The Moon seems to have been removed by Goodreads. And it was from the very, 100% real Sarah J. Maas located in [My country or city]. Totes legit and not AI-generated scammery 🙄😂
November 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Ahh, back home, feet up and a hot cup of tea! Lovely.
November 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
On my way back after another amazing fantasy con. Great to see so many of you there!
November 3, 2025 at 8:27 AM
On the flight down to Brighton. World Fantasy Con here I come!
October 31, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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It’s out!!! It’s left the nest!!!

Available now in paperback and ebook! 😭😭
October 31, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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It's my birthday, so have a present. SLIPPERY CREATURES (Will Darling Adventures book 1) is going on cheap over the weekend. 1920s pulp adventure m/m romance with plots, spies, Bright Young People, and emotional support knife, all for 99p!
Available now at your favorite digital store!
Slippery Creatures by KJ Charles
books2read.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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Our Cam's gonna be on the wireless! Check out the brand new story from Cameron Johnston on The Arts Mix with Len Pennie and Anna Welander this Wednesday 29th October. Listen live on BBC Radio Scotland from 3:30pm online after the broadcast at the link below.

@cameronjohnston.bsky.social
BBC Radio Scotland - Afternoons, The Arts Mix, Upload on the Arts Mix
Len Pennie and Anna Welander discover listener content from BBC Upload.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Our next guest is the wonderful Cameron Johnston!

@cameronjohnston.bsky.social's books include

The Maleficent Seven - 'Seven Samurai, but villains'

The Last Shield - 'gender-flipped Die Hard in a mysterious castle'.

& First Mage On The Moon - couldn't find a one-liner but it's mages on the moon!
October 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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The Maleficent Seven is part of Amazon's Kindle Monthly Deal for October, available for the sleep-averting sum of only $1.99!

www.amazon.com/Maleficent-S...

Or £0.74 on the UK site!

www.amazon.co.uk/Maleficent-S...
October 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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This is on cheap on Kobo as well! Basically fun grimdark, as we root for the monstrous horde to take out the holy knight 'good guys'. I really enjoyed it.
The Maleficent Seven is part of Amazon's Kindle Monthly Deal for October, available for the sleep-averting sum of only $1.99!

www.amazon.com/Maleficent-S...

Or £0.74 on the UK site!

www.amazon.co.uk/Maleficent-S...
October 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Some cracking good ARCs have made their way onto my kindle this week:

-The Dungeon Book by @mytholder.bsky.social
-The Violently Departed by @sarahjdaley.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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How about a special offer?

Between today and October 23rd, pre-order 'Magic, Maps, and Mischief' (either on ebook or paperback) and you'll get ebook copies of the entire 'Empire of Ruin' series. Just show me your order confirmation and you'll get the books!

Appreciate you all spreading the word!
October 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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I spoke to Eliza Chan about their new novel Tideborn, messy mothers and a lot more www.runalongtheshelves.net/interviews/2...
Interviewing Eliza Chan — Runalong The Shelves
Hellooo! I recently reviewed Tideborn by Eliza Chan a fantastic conclusion to the Drowned World duology where we have a an aquatic themed setting, a glorious mix of mythic folks to meet and s...
www.runalongtheshelves.net
October 18, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Cached US Kindle giveaway: 10 copies of THE MALEFICENT SEVEN by @cameronjohnston.bsky.social, which I have, and have read, and have liked, and have given out before. I think. I liked it a lot, but I'm a sucker for Seven Samurai homages.

#KindleBookGiveaway
October 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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(2/2)

2) And if you don't want to wait til April for more Cameron Johnston, the superbly titled The Maleficent Seven is a Kindle Monthly Deal for October! £0.74 or $1.99 will get you your copy.

www.amazon.co.uk/The-Malefice...

www.amazon.com/dp/B08N6TX8LN/

What a bunch of bargains!
The Maleficent Seven (Audio Download): Cameron Johnston, George Weightman, Watkins Publishing: Amazon.co.uk: Audible Books & Originals
The Maleficent Seven (Audio Download): Cameron Johnston, George Weightman, Watkins Publishing: Amazon.co.uk: Audible Books & Originals
www.amazon.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM