Joseph Brassey
@josephbrassey.bsky.social
He/Him. Author of a buncha books. PRINCE OF CLAY out now. Serialized novel GLASSBLADE starting in January 2026. Swordsman. Repped by Laura Zats of Headwater Literary.
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A Glassblade update. A month and a half to go until chapters start dropping in January. Subscription tiers start in December, and you can learn more via my newsletter below! #booksky #writesky #author
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November 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM
A Glassblade update. A month and a half to go until chapters start dropping in January. Subscription tiers start in December, and you can learn more via my newsletter below! #booksky #writesky #author
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Leave Calgar alone. Calgar poopin’
November 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Leave Calgar alone. Calgar poopin’
Moving heavy stuff around for health and endorphins.
November 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Moving heavy stuff around for health and endorphins.
My son when I tell him no: “dad have you ever tried having fun once in your life?”
My son: “… dad why are you grinning?”
Me, knowing I have secretly been waiting years to pull this out of my back pocket:
My son: “… dad why are you grinning?”
Me, knowing I have secretly been waiting years to pull this out of my back pocket:
November 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
My son when I tell him no: “dad have you ever tried having fun once in your life?”
My son: “… dad why are you grinning?”
Me, knowing I have secretly been waiting years to pull this out of my back pocket:
My son: “… dad why are you grinning?”
Me, knowing I have secretly been waiting years to pull this out of my back pocket:
230lb 20 rep RDL. Let’s go.
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
230lb 20 rep RDL. Let’s go.
Listen 15th century reenactors, I know it can be tempting to cut corners by wearing leggings instead of joined hose but without the codpiece you will look maidenless.
Dick pouch or GTFO.
Dick pouch or GTFO.
November 12, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Listen 15th century reenactors, I know it can be tempting to cut corners by wearing leggings instead of joined hose but without the codpiece you will look maidenless.
Dick pouch or GTFO.
Dick pouch or GTFO.
Instructors: “here is how you execute this technique safely and with precise control.”
The instructors sparring with eachother five minutes later:
The instructors sparring with eachother five minutes later:
November 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Instructors: “here is how you execute this technique safely and with precise control.”
The instructors sparring with eachother five minutes later:
The instructors sparring with eachother five minutes later:
Absolutely amazing name. 10/10, no notes.
November 11, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Absolutely amazing name. 10/10, no notes.
I look grumpy but I’m actually very happy because I got some important errands run. Dressing nicely on purpose has really helped my mental health lately.
November 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I look grumpy but I’m actually very happy because I got some important errands run. Dressing nicely on purpose has really helped my mental health lately.
Happened across a video this morning of a young woman snarling over the fact that the guy she’s into isn’t picking up what she’s trying to hint at and this was the top comment.
Reader, I died.
Reader, I died.
November 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Happened across a video this morning of a young woman snarling over the fact that the guy she’s into isn’t picking up what she’s trying to hint at and this was the top comment.
Reader, I died.
Reader, I died.
“LOOK AT THE PARTIALLY ASSEMBLED. LOOK AT THEM SISTER. LOOK AT THEM.”
#warhammer40k
#warhammer40k
November 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
“LOOK AT THE PARTIALLY ASSEMBLED. LOOK AT THEM SISTER. LOOK AT THEM.”
#warhammer40k
#warhammer40k
A bit of a pep talk on how understanding the rules for breaking into genre fiction is important for the same reason as understanding the rules of genre fiction:
If you don’t understand the rules, you won’t know how to recognize when you can take advantage of an exception. #booksky
If you don’t understand the rules, you won’t know how to recognize when you can take advantage of an exception. #booksky
November 7, 2025 at 11:20 PM
A bit of a pep talk on how understanding the rules for breaking into genre fiction is important for the same reason as understanding the rules of genre fiction:
If you don’t understand the rules, you won’t know how to recognize when you can take advantage of an exception. #booksky
If you don’t understand the rules, you won’t know how to recognize when you can take advantage of an exception. #booksky
Make that TWO little plastic warriors I have assembled successfully. #warhammer40k
November 7, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Make that TWO little plastic warriors I have assembled successfully. #warhammer40k
The assembly is going well. #warhammer40k
November 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The assembly is going well. #warhammer40k
Goddamn. When I say that lush, pulpy prose is my jam, this is what I mean. Spoilers from “Ravenor” by Dan Abnett.
November 7, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Goddamn. When I say that lush, pulpy prose is my jam, this is what I mean. Spoilers from “Ravenor” by Dan Abnett.
It’s been a bit since the Newsletter went out so here’s the most recent piece of art by @data2048.bsky.social of the Glassblade PoV characters! This is Agnes, a legendary swordswoman forced to come out of retirement to protect the children under her care. Serialization starts in January! #booksky
November 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
It’s been a bit since the Newsletter went out so here’s the most recent piece of art by @data2048.bsky.social of the Glassblade PoV characters! This is Agnes, a legendary swordswoman forced to come out of retirement to protect the children under her care. Serialization starts in January! #booksky
So, where is Glassblade at and what am I doing with it? Here’s an unpack. #booksky #writesky #authorsky #author #writer
November 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
So, where is Glassblade at and what am I doing with it? Here’s an unpack. #booksky #writesky #authorsky #author #writer
Been back in the gym for about two months and it’s nice to recognize myself again.
November 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Been back in the gym for about two months and it’s nice to recognize myself again.
This morning as I study my martial arts texts I am thinking of this Ellis Amdur quote and it’s really resonating.
November 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
This morning as I study my martial arts texts I am thinking of this Ellis Amdur quote and it’s really resonating.
Generic adventurer for taking the kids out. #halloween
November 1, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Generic adventurer for taking the kids out. #halloween
I picked this up years ago and wasn’t in the right mood. Picked it up again yesterday and am now flying through it.
October 30, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I picked this up years ago and wasn’t in the right mood. Picked it up again yesterday and am now flying through it.
So, what is the plan for Glassblade? Here’s a video explaining it. My next Newsletter drops on Saturday and you can subscribe via the link in my pinned post. #booksky #writesky #fantasybooksky
October 29, 2025 at 6:58 PM
So, what is the plan for Glassblade? Here’s a video explaining it. My next Newsletter drops on Saturday and you can subscribe via the link in my pinned post. #booksky #writesky #fantasybooksky
October 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Update: I lost the battle of wills.
October 28, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Update: I lost the battle of wills.