James Brogden
@jamesbrogden.bsky.social
Writer (Titan, Black Library, PS Publishing and various other ne'er-do-wells), recovering ex-teacher, and Lego addict. Owned by three cats.
Australia, land of my childhood, you do not disappoint.
November 9, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Australia, land of my childhood, you do not disappoint.
The Dwimfolk are finally loose in the world at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social The more you buy, the fewer I have to drive home, squabbling and fighting in the back of the car.
October 31, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The Dwimfolk are finally loose in the world at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social The more you buy, the fewer I have to drive home, squabbling and fighting in the back of the car.
I've just put the final full stop on a big writing job, and even though there's still the fun* of edits to come, it's time to celebrate with a drop of the Good Stuff.
*spoiler: it ain't
*spoiler: it ain't
October 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I've just put the final full stop on a big writing job, and even though there's still the fun* of edits to come, it's time to celebrate with a drop of the Good Stuff.
*spoiler: it ain't
*spoiler: it ain't
The Dwimfolk will be at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social, with huge thanks to @marieoregan.bsky.social from Absinthe Books and @gregchapman.bsky.social for the amazing cover art.
October 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The Dwimfolk will be at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social, with huge thanks to @marieoregan.bsky.social from Absinthe Books and @gregchapman.bsky.social for the amazing cover art.
Just got paid for a story. This calls for tea and cake.
October 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Just got paid for a story. This calls for tea and cake.
A lovely thing arrived in the post today which I am setting aside for the appropriate season. Let's see if my self discipline holds. @johnnymains.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
A lovely thing arrived in the post today which I am setting aside for the appropriate season. Let's see if my self discipline holds. @johnnymains.co.uk
He's a harsh GM, but a fair one.
October 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
He's a harsh GM, but a fair one.
Chapter titles are hard.
October 8, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Chapter titles are hard.
September 24, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Just a small patch of rain pootling along, doing its own thing, not bothered that it's not raining anywhere else.
September 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Just a small patch of rain pootling along, doing its own thing, not bothered that it's not raining anywhere else.
Come to Derby for EdgeLit, stay for the Dark Shenanigans.
September 20, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Come to Derby for EdgeLit, stay for the Dark Shenanigans.
It's jam day! Everyone round mine for scones.
September 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
It's jam day! Everyone round mine for scones.
If I get one more pop-up ad that says "Designed for Seniors", why I'll...
August 23, 2025 at 12:37 PM
If I get one more pop-up ad that says "Designed for Seniors", why I'll...
Lost in a labyrinth of books at Astley Book Farm. Just passed the dessicated corpse of someone who died of starvation but with an armful of books and a smile of absolute serenity. If I'm never seen again, know that I am in a better place. www.astleybookfarm.com
August 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Lost in a labyrinth of books at Astley Book Farm. Just passed the dessicated corpse of someone who died of starvation but with an armful of books and a smile of absolute serenity. If I'm never seen again, know that I am in a better place. www.astleybookfarm.com
Thank God I was born in '69.
Team Banana Splits, represent!
Team Banana Splits, represent!
August 15, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Thank God I was born in '69.
Team Banana Splits, represent!
Team Banana Splits, represent!
New Olympic sport: synchronised idling.
August 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
New Olympic sport: synchronised idling.
One should never slut-shame, but honestly, if the slutty ginger shoe fits...
August 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
One should never slut-shame, but honestly, if the slutty ginger shoe fits...
They're absolutely shredding the big feeder on our balcony, ravenous little buggers.
August 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
They're absolutely shredding the big feeder on our balcony, ravenous little buggers.
Birmingham Airport was closed due to an emergency landing so Hopey's flight from Copenhagen got into Heathrow instead. A five hour round trip to pick her up got us home just after midnight.
If you're worried that your kids are growing up too fast, don't - they'll always need the parental taxi.
If you're worried that your kids are growing up too fast, don't - they'll always need the parental taxi.
August 7, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Birmingham Airport was closed due to an emergency landing so Hopey's flight from Copenhagen got into Heathrow instead. A five hour round trip to pick her up got us home just after midnight.
If you're worried that your kids are growing up too fast, don't - they'll always need the parental taxi.
If you're worried that your kids are growing up too fast, don't - they'll always need the parental taxi.
Ah, the spoils of Empire.
And for the bazillionth time no, they're nothing like bloody Penguins!
And for the bazillionth time no, they're nothing like bloody Penguins!
August 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Ah, the spoils of Empire.
And for the bazillionth time no, they're nothing like bloody Penguins!
And for the bazillionth time no, they're nothing like bloody Penguins!
I'm not even joking. This is the spoon in question.
August 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
I'm not even joking. This is the spoon in question.
Lining the streets for the Prince of Darkness.
July 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Lining the streets for the Prince of Darkness.
Through the gate and across the field.
July 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Through the gate and across the field.