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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 24/09/2026

Tiny Hercules is back on tour - and to kick things off, we're running a comic-making masterclass at @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social! We hope to see you there! ⚡Monday 28 September ⚡4.30pm ⚡cabbages not included Book your tickets: www.waterstones.com/events/comic...?

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 18/09/2026

Absolutely stunned, honoured, and stunned again that Tiny Hercules book 1 has been shortlisted for Best Audiobook: Children's at @thespeakies.bsky.social (a.k.a. the British Audio Awards)! #thespeakies

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 24/08/2026

Gloucester! To celebrate the launch of Tiny Hercules book 2 this week, Nich and I are running a comic-making workshop at Gloucester Waterstones! We hope to see you there! 🥬Saturday 29 August 🥬1-2pm 🥬cabbages not included Book your place: www.waterstones.com/events/comic...

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Comic Book Worskhop with Jon Lock and Nich Angell, the creators of Tiny Hercules | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones

Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Comic Book Worskhop with Jon Lock and Nich Angell, the creators of Tiny Hercules today...

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 22/07/2026

Ready for Tiny Hercules' next legendary adventure?! Pre-order Tiny Hercules: Golden Cabbage Chaos today from @waterstones.bsky.social and get 25% off RRP. Just enter code 'SUMMER26' at checkout!* Laughs, adventure and golden cabbages guaranteed! Offer runs from until 11.59pm Friday 24th July.

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 19/07/2026

Tiny Hercules (and Cooper) join the roster of the latest #FundayTimes, in this sneak peek at book 2: Golden Cabbage Chaos! How cool is this?! Tiny Hercules: Golden Cabbage Chaos launches 27 August 2026 from Macmillan Children's Books. Find it wherever you get your awesome comic books! #GoAllIn

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 29/06/2026

Tiny Hercules is coming to the US! Book 1 launches 2 February 2027 from the good people at @randomhousekids.bsky.social And as if that wasn't cool enough, Tiny Hercules has been made a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 17/06/2026

With Tiny Hercules on a mission to get back to Tiny Olympus, we thought we’d attempt a LEGENDARY task of our own. That’s why, in honour of #IndieBookshopWeek, we challenged ourselves to visit every @rossiterbooks.bsky.social in a single day. #IBW26 #ChooseBookshops

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 28/04/2026

Tiny Hercules is coming to the Waterstones Children's Book Festival! Grab your pencil and paper, and join us for a draw-a-long workshop of legendary proportions as we share tips on how to make larger-than-life comics and characters of your own! ⚡Book your tickets www.waterstones.com/events/child...

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 08/05/2026

Honoured and delighted to see Tiny Hercules included in the Children's Fiction shortlist for the Indie Book Awards 2026! A massive thank you to everyone who's supported us over the past few years in making this happen. We honestly wouldn't be here without you. #IndieBookAwards

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 28/04/2026

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 15/04/2026

A massive thank you to Macmillan for inviting Nich and I to our first Bologna Children’s Book Fair! This has honestly been one of the most incredible experiences of our lives. Not only did we join some amazing meetings with our international publishers... #GoAllIn #BCBF26 #TinyHercules

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Thank you to the publishers and agents who sent us books last month, it certainly kept us busy! Here's what we were reading during March - perfect for sitting outside in the sun with! (Or curled up inside if the weather changes...again 👀) www.libraries4schools.com/2026/04/08/b...

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Monthly Book Recommendations: March 2026 | Libraries 4 Schools

Book Recommendations: March 2026 | Our postie has been busy this past month, and so have we - reading all the books they brought us!

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 03/04/2026

A massive thank you to Waterstones Piccadilly for welcoming us to their Comic Pop-Up Shop to deliver some comic-making workshops and talk all things Tiny Hercules! We had an amazing time - and the kids were incredible! What a day! #GoAllIn

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 28/03/2026

Tiny Hercules is coming to Waterstones Piccadilly as part of their Comic Book Pop Up! Join Nich and I on Thursday 2 April for two comic book workshops of legendary proportions! Perfect for budding artists aged 7+. ⚡Book your place now! www.waterstones.com/events/tiny-...

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 28/03/2026

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Jamie Smart @jamiesmart.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Shout out to @jonlock.com and Nich Angell for their brilliant author profile 🤩 🤩 🤩 And to @thebookseller.com for devoting space to children’s comics like this. What a boom we’re in!

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 24/03/2026

They said it couldn't be done - and they were almost right! But against all odds, Episode 100 of the JLAcast is now live! It's so good to be back talking all things JLA with my good friend @pjmontgomery.bsky.social ⚡ Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: www.bigpunchstudios.com/jlacast

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PJ Montgomery @pjmontgomery.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Hello friends. It’s been a minute since episode 99 of the JLAcast was in your ears. Like, a year and a half. But what is this? Could it be… episode 100? You bet your sweet ass! @jonlock.com and I are back! We celebrate this milestone with a very special trilogy of episodes.

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 14/03/2026

Tiny Hercules is coming to Waterstones Piccadilly! Join Nich and I on Thursday 2 April for two comic book workshops of legendary proportions! Perfect for budding artists aged 7+ ⚡Find out more and book your place now! www.waterstones.com/events/tiny-...

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 28/02/2026

A lot to be thankful for of late: not least, this amazing video from our Tiny Hercules book tour, courtesy of Claire, Alan and filmmaker Tim at the Wonky Tree Bookshop! Two schools, 500 kids, and a warm welcome from the folks of Catterick. What a day. Thanks all!

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Tiny Hercules Takes Over Catterick in the biggest Wonky Tree event yet! (500 Kids, 5 Schools!)

YouTube video by The Wonky Tree Bookshop

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 17/02/2026

Enjoying Tiny Hercules? Ready for his next legendary adventure?! Pre-order Tiny Hercules: Golden Cabbage Chaos today from @waterstones.bsky.social and get 25% off RRP. Just enter code 'FEB26' at checkout! ⚡ Pre-order now: www.waterstones.com/book/tiny-he... #WPreorder #TinyHercules

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Happy Friday! Even though half-term is nearly over, we still have some exciting activities going on today! We have storytelling today at 2pm, as well as a Tiny Hercules maze in the kids section! We also have free goodie bags that are perfect for the children! #choosebookshops #linlithgow #shoplocal

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Cheadle Catholic Infant School @cheadlercinfscl.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Y2 had an amazing morning with author illustrator duo Jon Lock and Nich Angell as they told us all about their new graphic novel ‘Tiny Hercules’. The children found out about the plot, learnt a little about how they collaborated on the book and then all had a go at drawing the main character. #r4p

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Happy Saturday! We're continuing our celebration of younger readers this weekend: enter our Highland Cow or trials of Tiny Hercules competition, or become a READING LEGEND by signing up to our Kids Reading Challenge! #ChooseBookshops

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Behold! The mythical hero Tiny Hercules! Can he win his way back to Tiny Olympus by completing twelve legendary tasks? Find out in this hilarious new graphic novel from @jonlock.com and Nich Angell, perfect for fans of InvestiGators and Bunny vs Monkey! @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social

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The Edinburgh Bookshop @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Joe is giggling in delight at @jonlock.com & Nich Angell's Tiny Hercules - the world's tiniest, mightiest hero! Just arrived from @panmacmillan.bsky.social , & perfect for our younger graphic novel readers! #books #livres #GraphicNovels #BandeDessinee #ChildrensBooks #LivresJeunesse

Cover for the children's graphic novel, Tiny Hercules

Interior panels from the Tiny Hercules graphic novel, showing him fighting a monster

Interior panels from Tiny Hercules showing him about to go to town on the now nervous monster

Splash page from Tiny Hercules as he punches the monster with an enormous POW!!

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 27/12/2025

Well, that's rather nice. Stunned and happily surprised to see Tiny Hercules included on @waterstones.bsky.social' list of must-read children's books for 2026. Crikey, look at that! And we're in excellent company too! 2026 is shaping up to be a BIG year for all things Tiny.

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Nick Harkaway @nickharkaway.com · 16/12/2025

This is *hilarious*. I actually barked an angry, triumphant laugh.

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 15/12/2025

Cheers, Rich. That's high praise indeed!

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Mark Bradley @markbradley.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

This whole thread. I’d been making different webcomics for 20 years before my debut. Had a *fascinating* conversation with a publisher a Thought Bubble - I was talking about how there’s an entire market out there traditional publishing had been ignoring (both comics & comic conventions). They said

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 15/12/2025

Also, seeing as we're shouting about good news, here's Tiny Hercules on School Reading List's recommended titles for spring 2026. We're in amazing company. 👉 Read the full review here: schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-bo...

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 15/12/2025

It's honestly so surreal to see Tiny Hercules (and indeed Nich and I) named alongside these amazing new children's graphic novels for 2026. The last two years have been an absolutely whirlwind, with amazing news seemingly every day. We're so honoured to be able to bring these books to life.

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 03/12/2025

Ooh! Is that Tiny Hercules I spy alongside some amazing new children's graphic novels? (SPOILERS: yes)

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Nash @radiodeadair.com · 17/10/2025

BY THE WAY If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2. There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security. Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation." TURN IT OFF.

Screenshot from Windows Settings>Privacy and Security>Text and image Generation.

"Text and image generation uses on-device AI technologies to quickly respond to requests. Turning this settings off will not affect apps and features using cloud AI technologies.

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Windows and anyone using this device can use Text and image generation.

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 15/10/2025

Tiny Hercules has been selected by @waterstoneskids.bsky.social to be a part of their 25% off pre-order autumn promotion! We're in great company! ⚡ Offer runs until 23.59 on Friday 17 October ⚡ Enter “OCTOBER25” at checkout to receive 25% off RRP Pre-order now: www.waterstones.com/book/tiny-he...

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 01/10/2025

Get ready for legendary laughs with Tiny Hercules, a new series of children's graphic novels from @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social launching 5th February 2026 - written by me and illustrated by partner-in-crime Nich Angell! Pre-order your copy today: 👉 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jon-...

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 28/07/2025

We have a launch date! TOXIC CRUSADERS releases 4th December on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and Steam! Featuring the work of a truly amazing team (and a story/script by yours truly) it's the most Toxic Crusaders-related game you'll play this year, guaranteed!

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Toxic Crusaders - Official Release Date Trailer | SDCC 2025

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Steve ‘Stevesie’ Gregson @roboticsteve.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

December 4th 2025: TOXIC CRUSADERS! The new beat ‘em up video game by @retroware.bsky.social (featuring comic artwork from your pal Stevesie!) It’s CLEAN UP TIME! (Wishlist on steam today!)

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 05/07/2025

@sergeyager.bsky.social Hey Serge, a quick question for the master if you have time to answer it... I use a pour-over with a metal filter, and an electric grinder. I always grind my beans for 15 seconds, as standard, but based on your latest Coffee with Serge video I'm starting to suspect I'm...

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 26/06/2025

What a day! A massive thank you to @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social for inviting us to their Summer Launch event to announce Tiny Hercules to the world! An incredible opportunity to meet the wider Macmillan team and rub shoulders with literary greats. Tiny Hercules book 1 launches Feb 2026. Be there!

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JP Jordan @jpjordan.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

And Comps Day continues with this amazing delivery from @jonlock.com just in the door! Our volume of Afterlife Inc! Loved working on this with Jon, Raffa, Lucy, @anadapta.bsky.social, as well as seeing all the extras too!

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 15/05/2025

A National Lottery Project Grant from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social gave me the incredible opportunity to produce an original 160-page graphic novel and deliver free comic-making workshops for children aged 8 to 11 in Gloucester. #ACESupported Find out more: 👉 www.jonlock.com/arts-council

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 11/05/2025

@sfbdim.bsky.social Hey Adam. Just wanted to say thanks for such a great talk at Fine Lines yesterday, and to repeat my praise for Tangle Tower (which Lucy and I loved). Very much looking forward to The Mermaid Mask!

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 18/04/2025

Currently reading Sleeper Beach and had to put together a chart detailing the comparative size of Titans following successive doses of T7, based on the assumption that each dose results in a 20% increase in height. With apologies to @harkaway.bsky.social for any errors in calculation.

A graph showing the comparative heights of different users of the fictional drug Titanium-7 (T7) from the novels Titanium Noir and Sleeper Beach by Nich Harkaway.

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 09/04/2025

Nich and I are delighted to announce that Tiny Hercules has made his international debut at Bologna Children's Book Fair thanks to our wonderful publishers at @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social Tiny Hercules, a new graphic novel series, hits shelves in 2026! Be there! #kidlit #booksky #bcbf #bcbf25

A photo of the Macmillan Children's Books stand at Bologna Children's Book Fair 2025. People are gathered around tables in an open, well-lit space. Shelves covered in new children's books cover the wall, along with large posters advertising new series. Among the posters, is one for Tiny Hercules, a new series of graphic novels by Jon Lock and Nich Angell.

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