Victoria Hayward
@writervh.bsky.social
Writer / Science Fiction / Fantasy / Birds / 🍸
Warhammer 40K Darktide / Black Library Author / Lancaster University Creative Writing Scholarship PhD Student 🌈
All views her own, she/her
https://linktr.ee/WriterVH
Warhammer 40K Darktide / Black Library Author / Lancaster University Creative Writing Scholarship PhD Student 🌈
All views her own, she/her
https://linktr.ee/WriterVH
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Ready to hammer Monday 💀🖤💪
📸 forges_of_ruin
📸 forges_of_ruin
November 11, 2024 at 8:44 AM
Ready to hammer Monday 💀🖤💪
📸 forges_of_ruin
📸 forges_of_ruin
Tbt a seasonal homage to our greatest living author, dreamweaver, visionary plus actor and the reason I NEVER use subtext in my own oeuvre (it is of course for cowards) 🙏🖤💀
November 8, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Tbt a seasonal homage to our greatest living author, dreamweaver, visionary plus actor and the reason I NEVER use subtext in my own oeuvre (it is of course for cowards) 🙏🖤💀
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All of the Warhammer stories I've written!
When I wandered into my local Games Workshop store as a kid more than 20 years ago I'd never have believed I'd get the chance to do this!
It's so fun & there's just as much wonder in the great, grimdark world of Warhammer as when I first encountered it 🖤
When I wandered into my local Games Workshop store as a kid more than 20 years ago I'd never have believed I'd get the chance to do this!
It's so fun & there's just as much wonder in the great, grimdark world of Warhammer as when I first encountered it 🖤
November 6, 2025 at 11:29 AM
All of the Warhammer stories I've written!
When I wandered into my local Games Workshop store as a kid more than 20 years ago I'd never have believed I'd get the chance to do this!
It's so fun & there's just as much wonder in the great, grimdark world of Warhammer as when I first encountered it 🖤
When I wandered into my local Games Workshop store as a kid more than 20 years ago I'd never have believed I'd get the chance to do this!
It's so fun & there's just as much wonder in the great, grimdark world of Warhammer as when I first encountered it 🖤
All of the Warhammer stories I've written!
When I wandered into my local Games Workshop store as a kid more than 20 years ago I'd never have believed I'd get the chance to do this!
It's so fun & there's just as much wonder in the great, grimdark world of Warhammer as when I first encountered it 🖤
When I wandered into my local Games Workshop store as a kid more than 20 years ago I'd never have believed I'd get the chance to do this!
It's so fun & there's just as much wonder in the great, grimdark world of Warhammer as when I first encountered it 🖤
November 6, 2025 at 11:29 AM
All of the Warhammer stories I've written!
When I wandered into my local Games Workshop store as a kid more than 20 years ago I'd never have believed I'd get the chance to do this!
It's so fun & there's just as much wonder in the great, grimdark world of Warhammer as when I first encountered it 🖤
When I wandered into my local Games Workshop store as a kid more than 20 years ago I'd never have believed I'd get the chance to do this!
It's so fun & there's just as much wonder in the great, grimdark world of Warhammer as when I first encountered it 🖤
Picked up some goodies from Kim's Bookshop in Arundel over the weekend including a vintage Nebula & British Science Fiction Magazine 😍
I highly recommend visiting if you're passing through Arundel - there are many floors of good stuff!
Thank you to @hormannalex.bsky.social for putting me onto it!
I highly recommend visiting if you're passing through Arundel - there are many floors of good stuff!
Thank you to @hormannalex.bsky.social for putting me onto it!
November 5, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Picked up some goodies from Kim's Bookshop in Arundel over the weekend including a vintage Nebula & British Science Fiction Magazine 😍
I highly recommend visiting if you're passing through Arundel - there are many floors of good stuff!
Thank you to @hormannalex.bsky.social for putting me onto it!
I highly recommend visiting if you're passing through Arundel - there are many floors of good stuff!
Thank you to @hormannalex.bsky.social for putting me onto it!
Grateful to have picked up numerous fab reading recommendations from *every* panel at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social but am now intimidated by the state of my reading pile (anyone else?? 😅)
Tbt Tokyo as I'm currently starting on my sub-pile of Japanese fantasy 🖤
📸 Hiroyuki Okawara @hero_nightwalker
Tbt Tokyo as I'm currently starting on my sub-pile of Japanese fantasy 🖤
📸 Hiroyuki Okawara @hero_nightwalker
November 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Grateful to have picked up numerous fab reading recommendations from *every* panel at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social but am now intimidated by the state of my reading pile (anyone else?? 😅)
Tbt Tokyo as I'm currently starting on my sub-pile of Japanese fantasy 🖤
📸 Hiroyuki Okawara @hero_nightwalker
Tbt Tokyo as I'm currently starting on my sub-pile of Japanese fantasy 🖤
📸 Hiroyuki Okawara @hero_nightwalker
Reposted by Victoria Hayward
Looking forward to this.
A visit much-delayed (initially by the Covid pandemic).
A visit much-delayed (initially by the Covid pandemic).
Really looking forward to the 11th November event, featuring ALASTAIR REYNOLDS and MATTHEW WARD @thetowerofstars.bsky.social
Grab a free place at srfcnov2025.eventbrite.com
And sign up for our mailing list at srfantasy.club to be first to hear about this sort of thing!
Grab a free place at srfcnov2025.eventbrite.com
And sign up for our mailing list at srfantasy.club to be first to hear about this sort of thing!
November 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Looking forward to this.
A visit much-delayed (initially by the Covid pandemic).
A visit much-delayed (initially by the Covid pandemic).
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This morning our young flamingo Frankie managed to take flight from Paradise Park in Hayle despite having clipped wing feathers. Last seen near Porthtowan at 10.15am. Staff are out searching the area and would welcome any sightings. Call 01736 753365, email info@paradisepark.org.uk or comment below.
November 2, 2025 at 12:31 PM
This morning our young flamingo Frankie managed to take flight from Paradise Park in Hayle despite having clipped wing feathers. Last seen near Porthtowan at 10.15am. Staff are out searching the area and would welcome any sightings. Call 01736 753365, email info@paradisepark.org.uk or comment below.
Dr Phibes budgie wishes everyone an extremely fresh Monday 🐤🚿
November 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Dr Phibes budgie wishes everyone an extremely fresh Monday 🐤🚿
Had a super interesting time at World Fantasy Con - all of the panels have been bangers!
Now at Gods & Faith in Fantasy - skillfully chaired by @theodoragoss.bsky.social with fascinating discussion from
@johngwynneauthor.bsky.social @joannechocolat.bsky.social @gavthorpe.bsky.social & Willow Woods
Now at Gods & Faith in Fantasy - skillfully chaired by @theodoragoss.bsky.social with fascinating discussion from
@johngwynneauthor.bsky.social @joannechocolat.bsky.social @gavthorpe.bsky.social & Willow Woods
November 2, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Had a super interesting time at World Fantasy Con - all of the panels have been bangers!
Now at Gods & Faith in Fantasy - skillfully chaired by @theodoragoss.bsky.social with fascinating discussion from
@johngwynneauthor.bsky.social @joannechocolat.bsky.social @gavthorpe.bsky.social & Willow Woods
Now at Gods & Faith in Fantasy - skillfully chaired by @theodoragoss.bsky.social with fascinating discussion from
@johngwynneauthor.bsky.social @joannechocolat.bsky.social @gavthorpe.bsky.social & Willow Woods
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Myself and @gavthorpe.bsky.social have stolen Mike's badge and will be performing as @mikebrooks668.bsky.social please visit our table if you would like us to sign Mike's books 🖤
October 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Myself and @gavthorpe.bsky.social have stolen Mike's badge and will be performing as @mikebrooks668.bsky.social please visit our table if you would like us to sign Mike's books 🖤
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I’ll be at the @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social signing in the main hall with @writervh.bsky.social @andiewington.bsky.social @johnfrench.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I’ll be at the @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social signing in the main hall with @writervh.bsky.social @andiewington.bsky.social @johnfrench.bsky.social
Myself and @gavthorpe.bsky.social have stolen Mike's badge and will be performing as @mikebrooks668.bsky.social please visit our table if you would like us to sign Mike's books 🖤
October 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Myself and @gavthorpe.bsky.social have stolen Mike's badge and will be performing as @mikebrooks668.bsky.social please visit our table if you would like us to sign Mike's books 🖤
Reposted by Victoria Hayward
Sergeant Aisha Itoh is about to have a total chitin-ightmare in my #warhammer40k Sentinel short story ‘Blood Sands’ - in print for the first time!
You also get:
💀Blood
💀Sands
💀Sentinels
💀Astra Militarum Messenger Pigeon cameo
...& 11 other stories from fab folk!
www.warhammer.com/en-GB/shop/p...
You also get:
💀Blood
💀Sands
💀Sentinels
💀Astra Militarum Messenger Pigeon cameo
...& 11 other stories from fab folk!
www.warhammer.com/en-GB/shop/p...
October 26, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Sergeant Aisha Itoh is about to have a total chitin-ightmare in my #warhammer40k Sentinel short story ‘Blood Sands’ - in print for the first time!
You also get:
💀Blood
💀Sands
💀Sentinels
💀Astra Militarum Messenger Pigeon cameo
...& 11 other stories from fab folk!
www.warhammer.com/en-GB/shop/p...
You also get:
💀Blood
💀Sands
💀Sentinels
💀Astra Militarum Messenger Pigeon cameo
...& 11 other stories from fab folk!
www.warhammer.com/en-GB/shop/p...
Reposted by Victoria Hayward
Good news for Catachan enjoyers!
My short story Nightsider Imperialis is now in an audio anthology read by Gabrielle Nellis Pain, the narrator of Deathworlder. It features Major Wulf Khan & Trooper Falke Adair in the gnarly jungle of a nightworld, Nectria 💀
www.blacklibrary.com/all-products...
My short story Nightsider Imperialis is now in an audio anthology read by Gabrielle Nellis Pain, the narrator of Deathworlder. It features Major Wulf Khan & Trooper Falke Adair in the gnarly jungle of a nightworld, Nectria 💀
www.blacklibrary.com/all-products...
October 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Good news for Catachan enjoyers!
My short story Nightsider Imperialis is now in an audio anthology read by Gabrielle Nellis Pain, the narrator of Deathworlder. It features Major Wulf Khan & Trooper Falke Adair in the gnarly jungle of a nightworld, Nectria 💀
www.blacklibrary.com/all-products...
My short story Nightsider Imperialis is now in an audio anthology read by Gabrielle Nellis Pain, the narrator of Deathworlder. It features Major Wulf Khan & Trooper Falke Adair in the gnarly jungle of a nightworld, Nectria 💀
www.blacklibrary.com/all-products...
Good news for Catachan enjoyers!
My short story Nightsider Imperialis is now in an audio anthology read by Gabrielle Nellis Pain, the narrator of Deathworlder. It features Major Wulf Khan & Trooper Falke Adair in the gnarly jungle of a nightworld, Nectria 💀
www.blacklibrary.com/all-products...
My short story Nightsider Imperialis is now in an audio anthology read by Gabrielle Nellis Pain, the narrator of Deathworlder. It features Major Wulf Khan & Trooper Falke Adair in the gnarly jungle of a nightworld, Nectria 💀
www.blacklibrary.com/all-products...
October 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Good news for Catachan enjoyers!
My short story Nightsider Imperialis is now in an audio anthology read by Gabrielle Nellis Pain, the narrator of Deathworlder. It features Major Wulf Khan & Trooper Falke Adair in the gnarly jungle of a nightworld, Nectria 💀
www.blacklibrary.com/all-products...
My short story Nightsider Imperialis is now in an audio anthology read by Gabrielle Nellis Pain, the narrator of Deathworlder. It features Major Wulf Khan & Trooper Falke Adair in the gnarly jungle of a nightworld, Nectria 💀
www.blacklibrary.com/all-products...
Sergeant Aisha Itoh is about to have a total chitin-ightmare in my #warhammer40k Sentinel short story ‘Blood Sands’ - in print for the first time!
You also get:
💀Blood
💀Sands
💀Sentinels
💀Astra Militarum Messenger Pigeon cameo
...& 11 other stories from fab folk!
www.warhammer.com/en-GB/shop/p...
You also get:
💀Blood
💀Sands
💀Sentinels
💀Astra Militarum Messenger Pigeon cameo
...& 11 other stories from fab folk!
www.warhammer.com/en-GB/shop/p...
October 26, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Sergeant Aisha Itoh is about to have a total chitin-ightmare in my #warhammer40k Sentinel short story ‘Blood Sands’ - in print for the first time!
You also get:
💀Blood
💀Sands
💀Sentinels
💀Astra Militarum Messenger Pigeon cameo
...& 11 other stories from fab folk!
www.warhammer.com/en-GB/shop/p...
You also get:
💀Blood
💀Sands
💀Sentinels
💀Astra Militarum Messenger Pigeon cameo
...& 11 other stories from fab folk!
www.warhammer.com/en-GB/shop/p...
Reposted by Victoria Hayward
Cheers for now, Tokyo! You've been magic 🖤
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind and whilst it's time to get back to the writing desk I'm enormously grateful for the kaleidoscope of ideas and experiences I have to bring with me!
📸 Hiroyuki Okawara @hero_nightwalker
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind and whilst it's time to get back to the writing desk I'm enormously grateful for the kaleidoscope of ideas and experiences I have to bring with me!
📸 Hiroyuki Okawara @hero_nightwalker
October 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Cheers for now, Tokyo! You've been magic 🖤
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind and whilst it's time to get back to the writing desk I'm enormously grateful for the kaleidoscope of ideas and experiences I have to bring with me!
📸 Hiroyuki Okawara @hero_nightwalker
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind and whilst it's time to get back to the writing desk I'm enormously grateful for the kaleidoscope of ideas and experiences I have to bring with me!
📸 Hiroyuki Okawara @hero_nightwalker
Cheers for now, Tokyo! You've been magic 🖤
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind and whilst it's time to get back to the writing desk I'm enormously grateful for the kaleidoscope of ideas and experiences I have to bring with me!
📸 Hiroyuki Okawara @hero_nightwalker
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind and whilst it's time to get back to the writing desk I'm enormously grateful for the kaleidoscope of ideas and experiences I have to bring with me!
📸 Hiroyuki Okawara @hero_nightwalker
October 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Cheers for now, Tokyo! You've been magic 🖤
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind and whilst it's time to get back to the writing desk I'm enormously grateful for the kaleidoscope of ideas and experiences I have to bring with me!
📸 Hiroyuki Okawara @hero_nightwalker
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind and whilst it's time to get back to the writing desk I'm enormously grateful for the kaleidoscope of ideas and experiences I have to bring with me!
📸 Hiroyuki Okawara @hero_nightwalker
I'll be attending the mass autographing at #worldfantasy2025 in Brighton along with @gavthorpe.bsky.social & many more!
If you'd like my scribble on anything do stop by :-)
If you'd like my scribble on anything do stop by :-)
Now the programme is complete, the team's attention is turning to the Mass Autograph event on Friday 31st October at 8pm. If you are a creative of any kind, and you want to take part, go to your profile and check the relevant box.
October 18, 2025 at 10:06 AM
I'll be attending the mass autographing at #worldfantasy2025 in Brighton along with @gavthorpe.bsky.social & many more!
If you'd like my scribble on anything do stop by :-)
If you'd like my scribble on anything do stop by :-)
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Happy book release day to me!
October 14, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Happy book release day to me!
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Well would you look at that.
Truly spoiled with the Limited Edition of Krakenblood here.
One of the most beautiful books I've ever had the privilege of being involved in. Looking forward to everyone getting to pick it up this weekend coming!
www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articl...
Truly spoiled with the Limited Edition of Krakenblood here.
One of the most beautiful books I've ever had the privilege of being involved in. Looking forward to everyone getting to pick it up this weekend coming!
www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articl...
October 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Well would you look at that.
Truly spoiled with the Limited Edition of Krakenblood here.
One of the most beautiful books I've ever had the privilege of being involved in. Looking forward to everyone getting to pick it up this weekend coming!
www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articl...
Truly spoiled with the Limited Edition of Krakenblood here.
One of the most beautiful books I've ever had the privilege of being involved in. Looking forward to everyone getting to pick it up this weekend coming!
www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articl...
I was delighted to receive a good old-fashioned Warhammer welcome in the Tokyo store (Wars and Hammers compulsory obvs) 😂🌸🌸🌸
October 11, 2025 at 10:07 AM
I was delighted to receive a good old-fashioned Warhammer welcome in the Tokyo store (Wars and Hammers compulsory obvs) 😂🌸🌸🌸
Hello Warhammer Tokyo! 🌸
The Darkness Eternal anthology may be sold out online, but you can pick up a signed copy in Akihabara right now along with the biggest selection of Black Library books in Japan :-) 🖤
Thanks to the lovely staff at the store for the welcome!
The Darkness Eternal anthology may be sold out online, but you can pick up a signed copy in Akihabara right now along with the biggest selection of Black Library books in Japan :-) 🖤
Thanks to the lovely staff at the store for the welcome!
October 10, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Hello Warhammer Tokyo! 🌸
The Darkness Eternal anthology may be sold out online, but you can pick up a signed copy in Akihabara right now along with the biggest selection of Black Library books in Japan :-) 🖤
Thanks to the lovely staff at the store for the welcome!
The Darkness Eternal anthology may be sold out online, but you can pick up a signed copy in Akihabara right now along with the biggest selection of Black Library books in Japan :-) 🖤
Thanks to the lovely staff at the store for the welcome!
Accidentally crashed the Nagoya Warhammer store Armies on Parade yesterday - it was lovely to see such a full store and fantastic to see some really beautiful and creative hobby on show!
Thank you for the warm welcome hobbyists of Nagoya, and please tag your army if you happen to see it here :-) 🖤
Thank you for the warm welcome hobbyists of Nagoya, and please tag your army if you happen to see it here :-) 🖤
October 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Accidentally crashed the Nagoya Warhammer store Armies on Parade yesterday - it was lovely to see such a full store and fantastic to see some really beautiful and creative hobby on show!
Thank you for the warm welcome hobbyists of Nagoya, and please tag your army if you happen to see it here :-) 🖤
Thank you for the warm welcome hobbyists of Nagoya, and please tag your army if you happen to see it here :-) 🖤