John R Gordon
@johnrgordon.bsky.social
Novelist, playwright, screenwriter (mainly for Patrik-Ian Polk's NOAH'S ARC), co-founder (with Rikki Beadle-Blair) of Team Angelica Publishing, cartoonist. My epic novel of same-sex love in antebellum times DRAPETOMANIA won the 2019 Ferro-Grumley Award.
'MOTHER OF SERPENTS is that rare thing: a novel that takes established horror tropes and spins them into something original, adding more layers of fear and dread along the way.'
—TR Guest
—TR Guest
May 23, 2025 at 11:21 AM
'MOTHER OF SERPENTS is that rare thing: a novel that takes established horror tropes and spins them into something original, adding more layers of fear and dread along the way.'
—TR Guest
—TR Guest
'First book I've read to properly scare me. Some gorgeous/paralysing imagery that might be burnt into my brain.'
Now *that* is what you want to hear as a horror writer!
#MotherOfSerpents is out now: linktr.ee/motherofserp...
Now *that* is what you want to hear as a horror writer!
#MotherOfSerpents is out now: linktr.ee/motherofserp...
May 21, 2025 at 11:17 AM
'First book I've read to properly scare me. Some gorgeous/paralysing imagery that might be burnt into my brain.'
Now *that* is what you want to hear as a horror writer!
#MotherOfSerpents is out now: linktr.ee/motherofserp...
Now *that* is what you want to hear as a horror writer!
#MotherOfSerpents is out now: linktr.ee/motherofserp...
May 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
"An absolutely stunning novel. Beautifully written & gripping, I could hardly put it down. Every sentence felt like a small work of art."
The reader reviews of my novel, DRAPETOMANIA, have been great. Thank you for the support!
The reader reviews of my novel, DRAPETOMANIA, have been great. Thank you for the support!
May 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
"An absolutely stunning novel. Beautifully written & gripping, I could hardly put it down. Every sentence felt like a small work of art."
The reader reviews of my novel, DRAPETOMANIA, have been great. Thank you for the support!
The reader reviews of my novel, DRAPETOMANIA, have been great. Thank you for the support!
My interview with @wrotepodcast.com is up, about my new novel, MOTHER OF SERPENTS & more! Do give it a listen & a share! wrotepodcast.com/john-r-gordon/
May 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
My interview with @wrotepodcast.com is up, about my new novel, MOTHER OF SERPENTS & more! Do give it a listen & a share! wrotepodcast.com/john-r-gordon/
V. enjoyable being interviewed by the estimable Vance & Baz at @wrotepodcast.com - the link goes live tomorrow (Friday) but here it is to bookmark. It's full of interest tho I say so myself!
www.wrotepodcast.com/john-gordon/ (& do check out their other interviews, all well worth a listen!)
www.wrotepodcast.com/john-gordon/ (& do check out their other interviews, all well worth a listen!)
May 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM
V. enjoyable being interviewed by the estimable Vance & Baz at @wrotepodcast.com - the link goes live tomorrow (Friday) but here it is to bookmark. It's full of interest tho I say so myself!
www.wrotepodcast.com/john-gordon/ (& do check out their other interviews, all well worth a listen!)
www.wrotepodcast.com/john-gordon/ (& do check out their other interviews, all well worth a listen!)
"I absolutely loved this book. It made my heart feel all the feels & got me hot under the collar! It was refreshing to hear these voices told, as they aren't often."
If you haven't yet read my novel, FAGGAMUFFIN, get into it: amzn.eu/d/fJAm1Du
If you haven't yet read my novel, FAGGAMUFFIN, get into it: amzn.eu/d/fJAm1Du
May 14, 2025 at 12:12 PM
"I absolutely loved this book. It made my heart feel all the feels & got me hot under the collar! It was refreshing to hear these voices told, as they aren't often."
If you haven't yet read my novel, FAGGAMUFFIN, get into it: amzn.eu/d/fJAm1Du
If you haven't yet read my novel, FAGGAMUFFIN, get into it: amzn.eu/d/fJAm1Du
"If I read a better supernatural/horror tale this year I'll be surprised."
What a wonderful reader review of my novel, MOTHER OF SERPENTS. If you haven't read it yet, why not give it a go? amzn.eu/d/c6mnoZX
What a wonderful reader review of my novel, MOTHER OF SERPENTS. If you haven't read it yet, why not give it a go? amzn.eu/d/c6mnoZX
May 13, 2025 at 12:14 PM
"If I read a better supernatural/horror tale this year I'll be surprised."
What a wonderful reader review of my novel, MOTHER OF SERPENTS. If you haven't read it yet, why not give it a go? amzn.eu/d/c6mnoZX
What a wonderful reader review of my novel, MOTHER OF SERPENTS. If you haven't read it yet, why not give it a go? amzn.eu/d/c6mnoZX
"This deserves to be a young adult classic & can easily sit alongside The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, A Wrinkle in Time & many others. Highly recommended."
A beautiful 5* reader review of my novel, HARK!, which is out now.
A beautiful 5* reader review of my novel, HARK!, which is out now.
May 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
"This deserves to be a young adult classic & can easily sit alongside The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, A Wrinkle in Time & many others. Highly recommended."
A beautiful 5* reader review of my novel, HARK!, which is out now.
A beautiful 5* reader review of my novel, HARK!, which is out now.
Andreena Leeanne is a Black British, working class, lesbian poet whose writing singes and soothes. Her collection, CHARRED, was shortlisted for the @PolariPrize. Get into this excellence here: amzn.eu/d/9Unp7xm
May 9, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Andreena Leeanne is a Black British, working class, lesbian poet whose writing singes and soothes. Her collection, CHARRED, was shortlisted for the @PolariPrize. Get into this excellence here: amzn.eu/d/9Unp7xm
Edited by @MsLadyPhyll, Rikki Beadle-Blair, & myself, SISTA! is a celebration of the best Black British Sapphic writing. Publishing this book has been a huge privilege. You can order your copy here: amzn.eu/d/1WSQdBq
May 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Edited by @MsLadyPhyll, Rikki Beadle-Blair, & myself, SISTA! is a celebration of the best Black British Sapphic writing. Publishing this book has been a huge privilege. You can order your copy here: amzn.eu/d/1WSQdBq
'If I read a better supernatural/horror tale this year I’ll be surprised.'
This review of my new novel, MOTHER OF SERPENTS, by Reviewsrevues was so gratifying. If you haven't read the book yet, you can grab your copy here: tinyurl.com/yfhf336d
This review of my new novel, MOTHER OF SERPENTS, by Reviewsrevues was so gratifying. If you haven't read the book yet, you can grab your copy here: tinyurl.com/yfhf336d
May 5, 2025 at 11:26 AM
'If I read a better supernatural/horror tale this year I’ll be surprised.'
This review of my new novel, MOTHER OF SERPENTS, by Reviewsrevues was so gratifying. If you haven't read the book yet, you can grab your copy here: tinyurl.com/yfhf336d
This review of my new novel, MOTHER OF SERPENTS, by Reviewsrevues was so gratifying. If you haven't read the book yet, you can grab your copy here: tinyurl.com/yfhf336d
Working on NOAH'S ARC & getting an NAACP Image Award nomination alongside the show's creator Patrik Polk were major career highlights. But the fact that my novel FAGGAMUFFIN inspired a queer bloc party was a wonderful surprise! Check out their vibe here:
May 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Working on NOAH'S ARC & getting an NAACP Image Award nomination alongside the show's creator Patrik Polk were major career highlights. But the fact that my novel FAGGAMUFFIN inspired a queer bloc party was a wonderful surprise! Check out their vibe here:
An iconic fashion moment in 2014 as Diriye Osman holds the @PolariPrize he won for his radical queer short story collection, FAIRYTALES FOR LOST CHILDREN. He is the first Black writer to achieve this honour. tinyurl.com/2dznj9p6
May 1, 2025 at 11:37 AM
An iconic fashion moment in 2014 as Diriye Osman holds the @PolariPrize he won for his radical queer short story collection, FAIRYTALES FOR LOST CHILDREN. He is the first Black writer to achieve this honour. tinyurl.com/2dznj9p6
Andreena Leeanne is many things: a poet, a proudly working class, Black British lesbian, & a survivor. Her incredible debut collection CHARRED was shortlisted for the @PolariPrize. Many thanks to @PaulBurston for the support he's shown our authors!
April 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Andreena Leeanne is many things: a poet, a proudly working class, Black British lesbian, & a survivor. Her incredible debut collection CHARRED was shortlisted for the @PolariPrize. Many thanks to @PaulBurston for the support he's shown our authors!
At @WeRTeamAngelica we're committed to uplifting visionary intersectional voices. Vikram Kolmannskog is a queer Norwegian-Indian writer whose stories brim with passion & flavour. Sample him here! tinyurl.com/42au7rts
April 30, 2025 at 11:38 AM
At @WeRTeamAngelica we're committed to uplifting visionary intersectional voices. Vikram Kolmannskog is a queer Norwegian-Indian writer whose stories brim with passion & flavour. Sample him here! tinyurl.com/42au7rts
BLACK AND GAY IN THE UK is an anthology I co-edited with Rikki Beadle-Blair. Featuring dynamic voices like @DeanAtta & @DavidMacalmont, this book is still in print, & remains as vital as ever. You can order here: tinyurl.com/33u2jvew
April 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
BLACK AND GAY IN THE UK is an anthology I co-edited with Rikki Beadle-Blair. Featuring dynamic voices like @DeanAtta & @DavidMacalmont, this book is still in print, & remains as vital as ever. You can order here: tinyurl.com/33u2jvew
'Audaciously provocative, sexy and spooky all at once. And very much of the zeitgeist!' —legendary Craig Laurance Gidney (@ethereallad) on my novel, HARK, which you can order here: tinyurl.com/yck326ru
April 23, 2025 at 11:06 AM
'Audaciously provocative, sexy and spooky all at once. And very much of the zeitgeist!' —legendary Craig Laurance Gidney (@ethereallad) on my novel, HARK, which you can order here: tinyurl.com/yck326ru
'@FrankieEdozien's @LivesGreatMen is an incredibly powerful portrayal of what it means to be a gay Nigerian man.'
—MAAZA MENGISTE
—MAAZA MENGISTE
April 22, 2025 at 11:05 AM
'@FrankieEdozien's @LivesGreatMen is an incredibly powerful portrayal of what it means to be a gay Nigerian man.'
—MAAZA MENGISTE
—MAAZA MENGISTE
The inimitable @RozKaveney creates work which goes beyond the chaos. A vital force within the trans movement, her poetry collection, THE GREAT GOOD TIME, is a superlative resistance manifesto. Get into it! Available @gaystheword.bsky.social & online generally. @lambdaliterary.org
April 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The inimitable @RozKaveney creates work which goes beyond the chaos. A vital force within the trans movement, her poetry collection, THE GREAT GOOD TIME, is a superlative resistance manifesto. Get into it! Available @gaystheword.bsky.social & online generally. @lambdaliterary.org
Being @FrankieEdozien's publisher is a tremendous honour. His memoir, @LivesGreatMen, not only won a Lambda Award, but established him as a cultural icon. If you haven't read this groundbreaking text, here's the order link: tinyurl.com/yzyfr3m5
April 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Being @FrankieEdozien's publisher is a tremendous honour. His memoir, @LivesGreatMen, not only won a Lambda Award, but established him as a cultural icon. If you haven't read this groundbreaking text, here's the order link: tinyurl.com/yzyfr3m5
I love this TLS review of @RozKaveney's excellent novel, TINY PIECES OF SKULL. This book was gestating for a long time & the result is a text crackling with life and dark humour. Do check it out if you haven't yet.
April 17, 2025 at 11:07 AM
I love this TLS review of @RozKaveney's excellent novel, TINY PIECES OF SKULL. This book was gestating for a long time & the result is a text crackling with life and dark humour. Do check it out if you haven't yet.
In my writing I try to illuminate gaps in the historical record: narrative ellipses which purposely or indifferently exclude hyper-minoritized LGBTQ+ communities. If you haven't read my novel SOULJAH (a Lambda Award finalist) you can get it here: tinyurl.com/ffu8xw59
April 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
In my writing I try to illuminate gaps in the historical record: narrative ellipses which purposely or indifferently exclude hyper-minoritized LGBTQ+ communities. If you haven't read my novel SOULJAH (a Lambda Award finalist) you can get it here: tinyurl.com/ffu8xw59
Fear is not an option when your family is in danger...
'Mother of Serpents' is available globally now: linktr.ee/motherofserp...
'Mother of Serpents' is available globally now: linktr.ee/motherofserp...
April 3, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Fear is not an option when your family is in danger...
'Mother of Serpents' is available globally now: linktr.ee/motherofserp...
'Mother of Serpents' is available globally now: linktr.ee/motherofserp...
Multi-hyphenate maestro, Robert Chevara's poetry collection, 'Perfect. Scar,' is a poignant, sexy celebration of life. If you haven't read it yet, here's how you can order this incredible text: amzn.eu/d/b34lvKP
April 2, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Multi-hyphenate maestro, Robert Chevara's poetry collection, 'Perfect. Scar,' is a poignant, sexy celebration of life. If you haven't read it yet, here's how you can order this incredible text: amzn.eu/d/b34lvKP