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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

RITH is back--this time, in video! Watch 👀 now on James Mills' YouTube channel, or listen 🎧 at all our usual haunts. 🔗 📹 youtu.be/4pPs6vOwEn0?... 🔗 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/0Sgf... @minillajovovich.bsky.social @obrackenbury.bsky.social @newedgeswordmag.bsky.social

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all our mighty matriarchs!

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Here's a peek at that Savage Sword of Conan #14 ToC. Thrilled to be part of it.

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

We indie authors really need reviews. They're so important in terms of visibility. I've been fortunate enough to (almost) reach the magic 100 number on Amazon. If you wanna help push me over the edge by reviewing ‘To Walk on Worlds’, I'd be most grateful. www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPXNG93...

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Proud to announce that I've penned another short Conan story and that it'll be featured in issue #14 of Savage Sword! Check out the bangin' cover by Alessandro Orlandelli ! Some guy named @jimzub.bsky.social will be in the ToC, too 😉 bleedingcool.com/comics/conan...

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

If you're curious about what Heroic Signatures and Titan have been doing with Conan and friends over the past few years, have a read. In short, it's been good stuff. My little story even got a highlight howard-verse.com/current-cona...

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Modern Sword & Sorcery “with a dark streak a mile wide.” - @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Other than the stellar works that have already been mentioned, I'd recommend mine. Read reviews if you aren't sure.

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

These look pretty damn good together. Just sayin'. The future of sword & sorcery is pocketbooks. Can't wait to read this one. Congrats! 💪 ⚔️📖 @newedgeswordmag.bsky.social @obrackenbury.bsky.social

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Just finished re-reading this gem. Crom, what a tale! I forgot how good it is. Howard at the top of his game!

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Follow me on Substack, if you do that thang. open.substack.com/pub/matthewj...

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Look what I found among my vintage paperbacks: a copy of Bloodstone signed by Karl Edward Wagner! #karledwardwagner #swordandsorcery #vintagepaperback

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Just put it on the sleigh, old man.

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

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...

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

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 · 27/08/2025

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...

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

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 · 30/07/2025

The Rogues in the House Podcast is back! Listen in for your semi-regular, sometimes-on-hiatus fix of swords & sorcery! ⛓️ open.spotify.com/episode/4lzP... @booksky.club @newedgeswordmag.bsky.social

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

My second book, Within the Weeping Eye, is now out worldwide. Thanks in advance for support, shares, reviews. 💪 📖 ⚔️ If you send me proof of purchase, I'll DM you a personalized message from (an) Arnold Schwarzenegger (impersonator/me). Shares appreciated 😉 🔗 a.co/d/93ij3fo 🔗

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Thank you! The paperbacks are superior, imo, because they're in the old, smaller paperback format ;)

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

If you blog, stream, YouTube, or review for your own site or others and want a digital ARC for 'Within the Weeping Eye', message me, and I'll get you a copy. No strings attached, but if you *think* you can promo it via any channels in even a small way, hit me up! Here's the ultra sexy cover!

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

1/3rd of the population is brainwashed now.

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Be still, my heart! This is one of them solid gold reviews that fills the heart with promise and gratitude ❤️ 💪 🗡 📖 🔗 a.co/d/82NNnLt

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

My contributor copies for Savage Sword of Conan Vol 2 just arrived. Getting the TPB makes the whole thing feel more real, more immortal. I got my shot and, by Crom, I took it! I hope you enjoy my award-nominated story, Conan: Madness on the Mound! @comicstitan.bsky.social @jimzub.bsky.social

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Yesterday was Trent Reznor's birthday. Here's a photo of Trent and me. We're totally buddies, and he'll totally remember me. Totally. #nineinchnails #trentreznor @nin.com @treznor.bsky.social

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

This is among my favorite #D&D art pieces ever. Now, whenever I enter nature, I'm expecting to see sh*t like this. Just feels so germane and natural. They don't make em like they used to. Also, F*CK A.I "art". #dunegeonsanddragons art by #danielhorne

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Public Service Announcement: "Wolfman's got nards!"

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

I bought a piece of art from @gileadart.bsky.social for my second book, and then he got to doodling and sent these along as well. They won't appear in the book, but if you ever wanted to see me as I see me in my head, here you go! If you need art for your S&S or fantasy projects, hit him up!

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

I'm okay with Aliens existing in the Predator continuity, but not okay with Predators existing in the Alien continuity. Know what I'm saying?

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Psst! My follow-up to 'To Walk on Worlds' is now available for pre-order (e-book version). Please share for any who may dig this kinda thing. a.co/d/apZMzoR #swordandsorcery #booksky #canadianauthor #fantasy

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Today's lesson: THEWS! Get yours by reading this crom-damn book! a.co/d/1JB21a9 #booksky #elbowsup #canadianauthor #buycanadian

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

⚔️ True North Sword & Sorcery ⚔️ ⛓️ 👇 ⛓️ 🇨🇦 a.co/d/6NEV4s0 🇺🇸 a.co/d/i65ajem

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

I see you. You see me. Let's clasp hands like Dutch and Dillon in Predator. 💪 #booksky

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Guess which one? And then, uhhh, take a chance on me. 🔗 a.co/d/4uXcKL0 #thews #booksky #elbowsup #canadianauthor #Abba

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Definitely recommend the paperback because it's cute and retro:

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Two things I really love, coming together in meme form. #itsalwayssunny #d&d

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Yeah, I went there. Never felt the need to flex my Canadian pride before, but here we are! The Maxus Cycle Book 2 pre-order is coming soon! In the meantime: #swordandsorcery #swordandplanet #sorcerer #fantasy #fantasybooks #buycanadian #booksky #canadianauthor ⛓️ www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6KY29M...

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Received a nice little review of my novelette, Knife Fight. The reviewer compares it to a series I've never heard of, so that's interesting. Wanna check it out? Here's the link: 🔪 🗡 www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPQCY1J...

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Be sure to pick up Conan the Barbarian #19 today for a little surprise from @jimzub.bsky.social and me. I would also ask you give a few days' grace on any spoilers. 🎲

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Look at how fu*king awesome this is. By Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita Sr. (inks)

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Book 2 pre-order coming soon! Here's a cover tease. In the meantime, book 1, To Walk on Worlds, is just waiting for ya! www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6KY29M... #booksky #buycanadian #canadianauthor #swordandsorcery

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Matthew John @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Just gonna signal boost my novelette, Knife Fight. It's a mean little slice of vengeance that reads a little differently than my other stuff, despite being set in the same world. E-book only. Art by @swordcandlebell.bsky.social 🇺🇸 www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPQCY1J...

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