RJ Barker
@rjbarker.bsky.social
Award winning fantasy author. Gad about, small tree grower and procrastinationist to the stars. Truly, I am RJ Barker in all departments.
"their worlds are completely and entirely original." BFS
Agent: @teddyfromtheblock.bsky.social
"their worlds are completely and entirely original." BFS
Agent: @teddyfromtheblock.bsky.social
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RJ Barker
@rjbarker.bsky.social
· Jan 8
It is time for a PROPER pinned tweet with a list of books in reverse order of publication and a little bit of info about each series. Buckle up buckos, here we go.
(I may even correct typos in it, but probably not, Life's too short, right?)
(I may even correct typos in it, but probably not, Life's too short, right?)
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I am watching a very bad Jason Statham movie called The Beekeeper, and I have some notes.
Firstly, that's not a bee suit and it would not keep bees out. The gloves are wrong too. Honey doesn't come out of a spinner that clean, and as for the hives, who stacked those? They're a mess.
Firstly, that's not a bee suit and it would not keep bees out. The gloves are wrong too. Honey doesn't come out of a spinner that clean, and as for the hives, who stacked those? They're a mess.
November 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I am watching a very bad Jason Statham movie called The Beekeeper, and I have some notes.
Firstly, that's not a bee suit and it would not keep bees out. The gloves are wrong too. Honey doesn't come out of a spinner that clean, and as for the hives, who stacked those? They're a mess.
Firstly, that's not a bee suit and it would not keep bees out. The gloves are wrong too. Honey doesn't come out of a spinner that clean, and as for the hives, who stacked those? They're a mess.
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Anyway, if you feel like it, buy a book. I got horror, rom-coms, sci-fi, steampunk, whatever you fancy (Amazon link for ease, available from all good vendors).
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November 15, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Anyway, if you feel like it, buy a book. I got horror, rom-coms, sci-fi, steampunk, whatever you fancy (Amazon link for ease, available from all good vendors).
www.amazon.co.uk/stores/autho...
www.amazon.co.uk/stores/autho...
Oh man, didn't know about this. Hope it's not too taxing.
November 15, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Oh man, didn't know about this. Hope it's not too taxing.
Woken up with Pipes of Peace by MCCARTNEY in my head. I blame @simonguy.bsky.social for this.
November 15, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Woken up with Pipes of Peace by MCCARTNEY in my head. I blame @simonguy.bsky.social for this.
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Just for any academics, let me be clear, Hookland is anti-nostalgic. It's an exploration and exorcism of my childhood, not a celebration of falsely remembered sunshine. Nostalgia is a warping gravity.
November 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Just for any academics, let me be clear, Hookland is anti-nostalgic. It's an exploration and exorcism of my childhood, not a celebration of falsely remembered sunshine. Nostalgia is a warping gravity.
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Get the story on how Project Hanuman got out of Stew Hotston's head, into his computer and then onto the page.
Celebrating the release of his latest SF opus, the space opera Project Hanuman - out now through @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social - author (and BFS treasurer!) @stewarthotston.com walks us through the genesis of the book.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Get the story on how Project Hanuman got out of Stew Hotston's head, into his computer and then onto the page.
Doing a reread of Mortedant 2 while my assistant editor suffers a bout of depression because rain has stopped him chasing squirrels.
November 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Doing a reread of Mortedant 2 while my assistant editor suffers a bout of depression because rain has stopped him chasing squirrels.
Only watched the first new episode of Shetland so far but there's already been some classic Tosh faces.
November 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Only watched the first new episode of Shetland so far but there's already been some classic Tosh faces.
Watching Alien Earth and got to admit I am struggling a bit with how much Timothy Oliphant looks and sounds like Billy Idol, I keep expecting hm to break into White Wedding.
November 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Watching Alien Earth and got to admit I am struggling a bit with how much Timothy Oliphant looks and sounds like Billy Idol, I keep expecting hm to break into White Wedding.
Can anyone recommend a small, lightweight bluetooth keyboard I can use with an android tablet for travel?
November 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Can anyone recommend a small, lightweight bluetooth keyboard I can use with an android tablet for travel?
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Out on December 9, available to preorder fromNewCon Press now. Do you believe in miracles?
The Essence, Dave Hutchinson - Books - The Essence
NewCon Press is a multiple award-winning independent publisher specialising in science fiction, fantasy, dark fantasy and horror.
www.newconpress.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Out on December 9, available to preorder fromNewCon Press now. Do you believe in miracles?
Convincing you to read my novel with the first sentence. Share yours if you want.
(The Bone Ships.)
(The Bone Ships.)
November 11, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Convincing you to read my novel with the first sentence. Share yours if you want.
(The Bone Ships.)
(The Bone Ships.)
9/10 times when you read something that sounds utterly ridiculous in naval fiction and think the authir is being a bit silly really it will turn out Thomas Cochrane actually did it and the version in the book has been TONED DOWN.
I love the Royal Navy, but the lore is too disjointed and difficult for modern audiences to swallow. In retrospect it lost all believability when the producers allowed Lord Thomas Cochrane to survive all sorts of silly and ridiculous stunts.
November 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
9/10 times when you read something that sounds utterly ridiculous in naval fiction and think the authir is being a bit silly really it will turn out Thomas Cochrane actually did it and the version in the book has been TONED DOWN.
Tea mugs and sandwiches at the ready, "IN WHICH WE SERVE" IS CURRENTLY ON BBC2
November 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Tea mugs and sandwiches at the ready, "IN WHICH WE SERVE" IS CURRENTLY ON BBC2
Back to reading through Mortedants SOMETHING, the second Irody Hasp book today.
November 10, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Back to reading through Mortedants SOMETHING, the second Irody Hasp book today.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The fridge dough has been tamed.
November 8, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The fridge dough has been tamed.
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For this week's Waiting on Wednesday, I highlight a particularly awesome upcoming fantasy novel with Mortedant’s Peril @rjbarker.bsky.social. An intriguing read that will a dark magic city setting with conspiracy and murder, this is going to be an epic book.
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Waiting on Wednesday – Mortedant’s Peril by R. J. Barker
Welcome to my weekly segment, Waiting on Wednesday, where I look at upcoming books that I am planning to order and review in the next few months and which I think I will really enjoy. Stay tuned t…
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October 31, 2025 at 5:09 PM
For this week's Waiting on Wednesday, I highlight a particularly awesome upcoming fantasy novel with Mortedant’s Peril @rjbarker.bsky.social. An intriguing read that will a dark magic city setting with conspiracy and murder, this is going to be an epic book.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/10/31/w...
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The Boy has made pizza dough that needs a 24 hour prove and I'm genuinely frightened it might eat the fridge tonight.
November 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The Boy has made pizza dough that needs a 24 hour prove and I'm genuinely frightened it might eat the fridge tonight.
If you want to share the cover with others then that would be BRILLIANT.
Also, it's released just after my birthday so you can pre order it for yourself AND it'll mean you don't have to get me a present.
Also, it's released just after my birthday so you can pre order it for yourself AND it'll mean you don't have to get me a present.
November 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
If you want to share the cover with others then that would be BRILLIANT.
Also, it's released just after my birthday so you can pre order it for yourself AND it'll mean you don't have to get me a present.
Also, it's released just after my birthday so you can pre order it for yourself AND it'll mean you don't have to get me a present.
I am so excited about this book. It's just a wild fun ride all the way through and I think, hope, people will love Irody.
No one even dies!*
*Some people may die.
No one even dies!*
*Some people may die.
November 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I am so excited about this book. It's just a wild fun ride all the way through and I think, hope, people will love Irody.
No one even dies!*
*Some people may die.
No one even dies!*
*Some people may die.
Lastly the blurb from TOR.UK.
November 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Lastly the blurb from TOR.UK.
Aaaaand here's the UK version. Gone for less Tim Burton more a classic 1930s feel which I also love and fits the book really well as it's a whodunnit.
I love them both.
I love them both.
November 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Aaaaand here's the UK version. Gone for less Tim Burton more a classic 1930s feel which I also love and fits the book really well as it's a whodunnit.
I love them both.
I love them both.