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Matthew John

@matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social

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Matthew John is a writer, game designer, and host of the Rogues in the House Podcast. He's sold fiction to Savage Sword of Conan and Tales From the Magician's Skull, and recently published, ‘To Walk on Worlds.’ Sadly, Crom doesn't care about any of this.

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Darrell Z. Grizzle @dzgrizzle.bsky.social · 13d

Congrats to @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social whose story “A Simple Errand” appears in Year’s Best Canadian Fantasy and Science Fiction: Volume Three, released today. It’s an action packed sword-and-planet tale that reads like it was written in the golden age of pulp fiction and Weird Tales.

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks so much! 💪

Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 16d

IYKYK and IYDK, NYK.

Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 22d

Folks, I just broke down and bought this She-Ra/Swiftwind combo. I can't justify the purchase, but it'd be easier if I sold a few books today. So, if you've been on the fence about picking up The Maxus Cycle, today would be a fine day to give in!

www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPXNG93...

Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 24d

Apparently it's a good book. Huh. Who knew?

New Edge Sword & Sorcery Magazine @newedgeswordmag.bsky.social · 24d

Please enjoy this review of @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social's latest, by James Estes, over on our blog: newedgeswordandsorcery.com/review-withi...

Book cover for "Within the weeping eye" by Matthew John

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · Sep 25

Ever wonder about the Conan-He-Man connection? Rumors have swirled for years, with plenty of falsehoods, hyperbole, and some accurate takes. This video, which happens to feature yours truly, does an excellent job of separating facts from fiction.

youtu.be/fTEhpLUFh1g?...

Did Arnold’s Conan Create He-Man? Lawyer Reveals the Truth!

YouTube video by Conan the Barbarian

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · Sep 20

".. despite its impressive brevity Matthew John’s “Madness on the Mound” was the highlight of the issue."

😯😲😭❤️🤘💪⚔️

www.grimdarkmagazine.com/review-the-s...

REVIEW: The Savage Sword of Conan #6

The Savage Sword of Conan #6 marks a strong conclusion to the black and white magazine’s first year at Titan Comics. The artwork was excellent throughout and action scenes abundant.

www.grimdarkmagazine.com

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · Sep 18

Thank you! I've not read that one by Atwood, actually, but I'll seek it out. My motivation was mainly that I wanted a solid adventure tale that encapsulated *my* love of genre fiction. So, I wrote a buddy cop/frienemies kind of caper with touches of Conan the Barbarian and Alien. It was a blast!

Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · Sep 18

Hell yeah! I can now reveal that my story, A Simple Errand, has been selected for inclusion in Year's Best Canadian Fantasy & Science Fiction: Volume Three.

I finally get to be proud of myself in a Canadian context. And believe it or not, my story isn't about maple leaves, moose, nor apologies!

Stephen Kotowych 🇨🇦 @ourmankoto.bsky.social · Sep 18

...and the rest! Ebook pre-orders are live now, with trade paperback to follow shortly! www.amazon.ca/Years-Canadi... 2/2

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · Sep 18

Hell yeah! To Infinity and etc!

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · Aug 31

Support your friendly neighborhood #swordandsorcery author ❤️

⚔️🗡🛡

#fantasyart ##fantasybooks #bookreview #indybooks #indypublishing #books

www.amazon.com/The-Maxus-Cy...

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · Aug 27

Grab your ferrets, buy some Pert Plus, and get ready to master some beasts! The Rogues are back with a long-awaited episode!

#swordandsorcery #podcast #movies #fantasy #beastmaster #AlienEarth #redsonja

open.spotify.com/episode/2VGK...

Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · Aug 17

#canadiantuxedo

Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · Aug 17

Crummock's Bullocks! Thank you, Jim!

Nobody expects the Spanish Jimquisition @jimandrewclark.com · Aug 16

5 of 5 stars for WITHIN THE WEEPING EYE, the second book in The Maxus Cycle by @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social

This is my new favorite "sword & sorcery" series. Really great stuff!
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Jim Andrew Clark's review of Within the Weeping Eye (The Maxus Cycle, #2)

5/5: WITHIN THE WEEPING EYE is an excellent sequel to the phenomenal "sword & sorcery" book TO WALK ON WORLDS. Much like the first book, this is a collection of short stories and a novella that weave ...

www.goodreads.com

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · Aug 11

Excellent choices all around!

Robert Bose @robertbose.bsky.social · Aug 9

This week’s acquisitions. A variety of older bits, with @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social’s excellent new drop.

Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · Aug 8

Yes.

Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · Aug 8

Indeed.

Patch Zircher @patrickzircher.bsky.social · Aug 8

Two characters who bring me joy and happiness:

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · Aug 6

Since I started taking my writing craft seriously, one weird goal I've had is to find my work in a big brick and mortar shop. Today, I found SSOC 2 at Chapters. This somehow makes me feel more legit. Even though my contribution to this particular book is small, I feel it's also mighty.

Anyways ✅️

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · Aug 5

Lol!

Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · Aug 3

Absolutely love this edition.

Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · Aug 2

True! Lol

Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · Aug 1

Nosferatu showed us vampire dong. 28 Years Later showed us zombie dong. Monster Squad informed us that Wolfman's got nards. @realgdt.bsky.social gonna drop them Franken-nuts on us, or what?

🍆 🥚 🥚

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · Jul 30

The Rogues in the House Podcast is back! Listen in for your semi-regular, sometimes-on-hiatus fix of swords & sorcery!

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open.spotify.com/episode/4lzP...

@booksky.club @newedgeswordmag.bsky.social

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · Jul 30

Hell yeah! Thank you! I don't think I can send voice memos on BlueSky. Link me another social account so I can forward it along to Arnold.

Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · Jul 28

I watch this movie a few times per year. It's a modern genre masterpiece alongside Under the Skin, Mandy, and the Lighthouse. We're lucky to have this film. Book was good, too 😉