David Barnett
@davidmbarnett.bsky.social
Writer.
Journalism: www.authory.com/davidbarnett
Latest books:
SCUTTLER'S COVE (Feb 13th): https://www.canelo.co/books/scuttler-s-cove-david-barnett/
WITHERED HILL: https://www.canelo.co/books/withered-hill-david-barnett/
Journalism: www.authory.com/davidbarnett
Latest books:
SCUTTLER'S COVE (Feb 13th): https://www.canelo.co/books/scuttler-s-cove-david-barnett/
WITHERED HILL: https://www.canelo.co/books/withered-hill-david-barnett/
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David Barnett
@davidmbarnett.bsky.social
· Nov 14
An introduction of sorts;
I’m a novelist, journalist, comic book writer, pop star, magician and adventurer.
Journalism: www.authory.com/davidbarnett
Novels: www.canelo.co/authors/davi... and www.orionbooks.co.uk/contributor/...
Comics: leagueofcomicgeeks.com/people/16810...
I’m a novelist, journalist, comic book writer, pop star, magician and adventurer.
Journalism: www.authory.com/davidbarnett
Novels: www.canelo.co/authors/davi... and www.orionbooks.co.uk/contributor/...
Comics: leagueofcomicgeeks.com/people/16810...
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
November 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
Reposted by David Barnett
If you’re looking for immersive folk horror, let David Barnett take you to seaside town Scuttler’s Cove, where London money and ye olde local gods are about to collide. Having visited Cornwall for the first time last year, I can tell you that this quick, fun read felt like going back there.
November 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
If you’re looking for immersive folk horror, let David Barnett take you to seaside town Scuttler’s Cove, where London money and ye olde local gods are about to collide. Having visited Cornwall for the first time last year, I can tell you that this quick, fun read felt like going back there.
"James! We were told you were dead!"
"You know how it is, Moneypenny. Can't keep a good man down" *slaps knob on desk*
"Ah, 007. Please come into my office. You're late."
"So they keep telling me, M." *winks at camera*
"You know how it is, Moneypenny. Can't keep a good man down" *slaps knob on desk*
"Ah, 007. Please come into my office. You're late."
"So they keep telling me, M." *winks at camera*
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
"James! We were told you were dead!"
"You know how it is, Moneypenny. Can't keep a good man down" *slaps knob on desk*
"Ah, 007. Please come into my office. You're late."
"So they keep telling me, M." *winks at camera*
"You know how it is, Moneypenny. Can't keep a good man down" *slaps knob on desk*
"Ah, 007. Please come into my office. You're late."
"So they keep telling me, M." *winks at camera*
Reposted by David Barnett
Read @davidmbarnett.bsky.social ‘s Scuttler’s Cove and another strong recommend for folk horror - same universe as the excellent Withered Hill but stand-alone.
November 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Read @davidmbarnett.bsky.social ‘s Scuttler’s Cove and another strong recommend for folk horror - same universe as the excellent Withered Hill but stand-alone.
Scutter's Cove still 99p on Kindle reminder
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Scuttler's Cove: A chilling, unputdownable folk horror thriller eBook : Barnett, David: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Scuttler's Cove: A chilling, unputdownable folk horror thriller eBook : Barnett, David: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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November 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Scutter's Cove still 99p on Kindle reminder
amzn.eu/d/c3qmfUC
amzn.eu/d/c3qmfUC
A school careers meeting, circa 1880, London.
"Now, young chap, what career would you like to pursue when you're older?"
"I think I would very much like to be an accountant, sir."
"Don't be ridiculous, boy! With a name like Algernon Blackwood? You'll write scary stories and be happy with it!"
"Now, young chap, what career would you like to pursue when you're older?"
"I think I would very much like to be an accountant, sir."
"Don't be ridiculous, boy! With a name like Algernon Blackwood? You'll write scary stories and be happy with it!"
November 11, 2025 at 10:24 AM
A school careers meeting, circa 1880, London.
"Now, young chap, what career would you like to pursue when you're older?"
"I think I would very much like to be an accountant, sir."
"Don't be ridiculous, boy! With a name like Algernon Blackwood? You'll write scary stories and be happy with it!"
"Now, young chap, what career would you like to pursue when you're older?"
"I think I would very much like to be an accountant, sir."
"Don't be ridiculous, boy! With a name like Algernon Blackwood? You'll write scary stories and be happy with it!"
I literally can’t watch any more of this University Challenge. I just feel so bad for Strathclyde.
November 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I literally can’t watch any more of this University Challenge. I just feel so bad for Strathclyde.
What a time to be stuck on a liquid diet.
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
What a time to be stuck on a liquid diet.
I want to write a Marvel comic before I die.
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I want to write a Marvel comic before I die.
Revisiting WYTCHES as a Saturday comfort read. Was there ever volume 2?
November 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Revisiting WYTCHES as a Saturday comfort read. Was there ever volume 2?
The best thing about writing folk horror is that the locations where it invariably takes place always have crap mobile phone and data coverage, for some reason.
November 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The best thing about writing folk horror is that the locations where it invariably takes place always have crap mobile phone and data coverage, for some reason.
Reposted by David Barnett
What better place to spend your Saturday than in a bookshop?
If you're an #IndieBookshop why not tell us something about yourself, any upcoming events, where you're based, what your speciality is if any, show us around!
#SaturdayInABookshop #BookSky 📚💙 #Bookshop #BrowseABookshop
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If you're an #IndieBookshop why not tell us something about yourself, any upcoming events, where you're based, what your speciality is if any, show us around!
#SaturdayInABookshop #BookSky 📚💙 #Bookshop #BrowseABookshop
alt text please
November 8, 2025 at 5:51 AM
What better place to spend your Saturday than in a bookshop?
If you're an #IndieBookshop why not tell us something about yourself, any upcoming events, where you're based, what your speciality is if any, show us around!
#SaturdayInABookshop #BookSky 📚💙 #Bookshop #BrowseABookshop
alt text please
If you're an #IndieBookshop why not tell us something about yourself, any upcoming events, where you're based, what your speciality is if any, show us around!
#SaturdayInABookshop #BookSky 📚💙 #Bookshop #BrowseABookshop
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As a writer I need to monetise this cancer. If the bastard’s going to squat in my gullet for the next few months it can fucking well earn its keep.
November 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
As a writer I need to monetise this cancer. If the bastard’s going to squat in my gullet for the next few months it can fucking well earn its keep.
Look, book, hook and spook all rhyme, no further questions.
November 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Look, book, hook and spook all rhyme, no further questions.
I see absolute nothing sinister in these robots marching on to stage and Elon Musk pocketing a trillion dollars to provide a million more of them. And everyone cheering like maniacs.
November 8, 2025 at 8:25 AM
I see absolute nothing sinister in these robots marching on to stage and Elon Musk pocketing a trillion dollars to provide a million more of them. And everyone cheering like maniacs.
You may now buy my heartwarming and magical Christmas novel set in a mobile library.
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The Little Christmas Library: A warm and cosy romance to curl up with this festive season eBook : Barnett, David M.: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
The Little Christmas Library: A warm and cosy romance to curl up with this festive season eBook : Barnett, David M.: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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November 7, 2025 at 11:39 AM
You may now buy my heartwarming and magical Christmas novel set in a mobile library.
amzn.eu/d/eD4BjzB
amzn.eu/d/eD4BjzB
If ever there was a time for a Netflix adaptation of The Invisibles, this is it. The conspiracy crowd would leap on it joyfully and then have their minds blown.
November 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM
If ever there was a time for a Netflix adaptation of The Invisibles, this is it. The conspiracy crowd would leap on it joyfully and then have their minds blown.
SCUTTLER'S COVE, your next slice of coastal folk horror, still just 99p on Kindle, friends.
amzn.eu/d/86u9K3O
amzn.eu/d/86u9K3O
Scuttler's Cove: A chilling, unputdownable folk horror thriller eBook : Barnett, David: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Scuttler's Cove: A chilling, unputdownable folk horror thriller eBook : Barnett, David: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
amzn.eu
November 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
SCUTTLER'S COVE, your next slice of coastal folk horror, still just 99p on Kindle, friends.
amzn.eu/d/86u9K3O
amzn.eu/d/86u9K3O
British prison service right now:
Nisus Wettus: Crucifixion?
Mr. Cheeky: Er, no, freedom actually.
Nisus Wettus: What?
Mr. Cheeky: Yeah, they said I hadn't done anything and I could go and live on an island somewhere.
Nisus Wettus: Oh I say, that's very nice. Well, off you go then.
Nisus Wettus: Crucifixion?
Mr. Cheeky: Er, no, freedom actually.
Nisus Wettus: What?
Mr. Cheeky: Yeah, they said I hadn't done anything and I could go and live on an island somewhere.
Nisus Wettus: Oh I say, that's very nice. Well, off you go then.
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
British prison service right now:
Nisus Wettus: Crucifixion?
Mr. Cheeky: Er, no, freedom actually.
Nisus Wettus: What?
Mr. Cheeky: Yeah, they said I hadn't done anything and I could go and live on an island somewhere.
Nisus Wettus: Oh I say, that's very nice. Well, off you go then.
Nisus Wettus: Crucifixion?
Mr. Cheeky: Er, no, freedom actually.
Nisus Wettus: What?
Mr. Cheeky: Yeah, they said I hadn't done anything and I could go and live on an island somewhere.
Nisus Wettus: Oh I say, that's very nice. Well, off you go then.
Reposted by David Barnett
I am almost at the end of this book. It’s a good horror story. I like the style of writing and the pace of the story. I also think a good call of Cthulhu adventure can come out of it 🙂 #horror #ttrpg (also I cannot wait to read the other books by @davidmbarnett.bsky.social)
November 5, 2025 at 7:21 AM
I am almost at the end of this book. It’s a good horror story. I like the style of writing and the pace of the story. I also think a good call of Cthulhu adventure can come out of it 🙂 #horror #ttrpg (also I cannot wait to read the other books by @davidmbarnett.bsky.social)
I’m not quite sure why it’s taken me so long to get a copy of @thefence.bsky.social but oh my god. It’s full of words. Big, beautiful words. Thousands of ‘em. What a magazine.
November 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I’m not quite sure why it’s taken me so long to get a copy of @thefence.bsky.social but oh my god. It’s full of words. Big, beautiful words. Thousands of ‘em. What a magazine.
Reposted by David Barnett
@davidmbarnett.bsky.social ‘s Scuttler’s Cove was easily my favourite Halloween Month read this year, more weird coastal folk horror please!
November 3, 2025 at 3:44 AM
@davidmbarnett.bsky.social ‘s Scuttler’s Cove was easily my favourite Halloween Month read this year, more weird coastal folk horror please!
Reposted by David Barnett
Winner of the Dracula Society’s Children of the Night Award.
British Fantasy Awards-nominated.
Have you visited WITHERED HILL yet?
www.canelo.co/books/wither...
British Fantasy Awards-nominated.
Have you visited WITHERED HILL yet?
www.canelo.co/books/wither...
Withered Hill by David Barnett | Canelo
Ebook and Paperback
www.canelo.co
November 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Winner of the Dracula Society’s Children of the Night Award.
British Fantasy Awards-nominated.
Have you visited WITHERED HILL yet?
www.canelo.co/books/wither...
British Fantasy Awards-nominated.
Have you visited WITHERED HILL yet?
www.canelo.co/books/wither...
Scratch Moss sneak peek.
November 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Scratch Moss sneak peek.