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At 10pm tonight on BBC4...probably the best long interview (almost three hours, in two parts) about cinema, and other matters, I've ever seen, from 1982. The inimitable Orson Welles. I remember watching and loving this when it was first shown in the Arena arts strand.

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...

BBC Four - Arena, The Orson Welles Story, Episode 1

First of a two-part film profile of Orson Welles, which goes as far as Touch of Evil.

www.bbc.co.uk

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John Jarrold @johnj.bsky.social · 12d

@chazbrenchley.bsky.social !!!

Wizard's Tower Press @wtpress.bsky.social · 12d

"I will read anything Chaz Brenchley writes. His prose is melted butter with tarragon, and his characters and worldbuilding equally delicious. Open this book to any page, and you will find something to delight you." - Ellen Kushner on Of the Emperor's Kindness
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Cover of Of The Emperor’s Kindness by Chaz Brenchley. Art by Ben Baldwin.

Image is of a young woman in a long pale dress stood outside the gates of a large, wooden mansion. The word ‘Verantha’ is written on the gates. White birds fly above her.

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John Jarrold @johnj.bsky.social · 12d

A general thought for new novelists: it's always worth checking an individual agent's submission guidelines on their website before submitting.

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John Jarrold @johnj.bsky.social · 15d

I've just received early copies of WYRDWOOD by @curtisjobling.bsky.social being published by Fox and Ink Books on October 3rd. A great story, suitable for 11+ children.

foxandinkbooks.com/book/wyrdwood/

Front and back cover of WYRDWOOD by Curtis Jobling.

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John Jarrold @johnj.bsky.social · 16d

Looking forward to World Fantasy Convention next month!

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John Jarrold @johnj.bsky.social · 16d

I'm truly delighted to share this news of a new publishing deal for @mytholder.bsky.social !

www.orbit-books.co.uk/orbit-books-...

Acquisition Announcement: The Dungeon Book by Gareth Hanrahan

Orbit is thrilled to announce the acquisition of two new standalone fantasy books from Gareth Hanrahan, author of The Gutter Prayer and The Sword Defiant. Senior Commissioning Editor Emily Byron ac…

www.orbit-books.co.uk

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John Jarrold @johnj.bsky.social · 19d

Back home from holiday at 2am. Starting to go through emails and the diary to-do list. I have a couple of personal matters to attend to today, too, so apologies in advance for any delays...

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John Jarrold @johnj.bsky.social · 27d

As mentioned previously, I'm starting my regular re-read of LotR while I'm away on holiday this week. I also have three new novels delivered by agency clients on the kindle, so I won't be lost for reading!!!

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John Jarrold @johnj.bsky.social · Sep 10

If you're an Audible member, THE SWORD DEFIANT, the audibook of the first volume of the brilliant LANDS OF THE FIRSTBORN fantasy trilogy by @mytholder.bsky.social , is available for £3.99 from today until September 19...go for it!

John Jarrold @johnj.bsky.social · Sep 10

Reading an outstanding agency submission. That is always a joy! And it doesn't happen often.

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John Jarrold @johnj.bsky.social · Aug 27

Some interesting Virginia Woolf programming on BBC4 tonight, starting at 10pm, including an adaptation of Mrs Dalloway written by Eileen Atkins and featuring Vanessa Redgrave, from 1997.

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John Jarrold @johnj.bsky.social · Aug 27

Hi Kathryn!

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John Jarrold @johnj.bsky.social · Aug 27

Reading and editing novels by my agency clients always reminds me how much I love my job, and how fortunate I am...

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John Jarrold @johnj.bsky.social · Aug 25

When I go on holiday in a couple of weeks I'll be starting my regular re-read of THE LORD OF THE RINGS. In my late teens and early 20s I read it twice a year. Then once a year. Now I re-read it every two or three years, and I remain emotionally engaged every single time...

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John Jarrold @johnj.bsky.social · Aug 22

Rewatched the 1967 film of FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD earlier in the week. So long, Terence...

Film poster for FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD, featuring Julie Christie and Terence Stamp.

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John Jarrold @johnj.bsky.social · Aug 20

An editing day...

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Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · Aug 17

I’ve partnered with Audiobook Empire to make my audiobooks available at a discounted price! AE Audio Outlet don’t take a cut, so I get the full list price when you buy through them. You can think of this as buying direct from me, whilst they handle the storefront.
shop.audiobookempire.com

Experience The Brotherhood of the Eagle on Audio!

A Roll of the Dice by Tim Hardie
Hall of Bones by Tim Hardie

Discounted Audiobooks now available directly from Audiobook Empire

“To top it all off, RJ Bayley narrates the audiobook. I don’t really know what else to say there. It’s perfect. Bayley is just one of the best narrators. That’s all there is to it.” - Hall of Bones

“in audio form each story is only around 15 minutes, and in that short time, Hardie crafts tales of a fascinating world populated by in depth, well-rounded characters. It just draws you in and spits you back out wanting more.” - A Roll of the Dice

“R J Bayley ... brings exactly the right level of gruff while still delivering a great range of nuance for the broad cast of characters.” - Hall of Bones

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Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · Aug 16

The first draft of The Wolf Throne is complete! An 80,000 word standalone novel in the Brotherhood universe, I'm planning to query this one BUT newsletter subscribers get to read it now. Head on over to my website and sign up if you want to catch up on all the chapters to date!

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John Jarrold @johnj.bsky.social · Aug 14

A classic film night on BBC4 from 7pm. Grand Hotel from 1932 (followed by a documentary about Garbo narrated by Joan Crawford); Casablanca from 1942; and In the Heat of the Night from 1967.

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John Jarrold @johnj.bsky.social · Aug 8

FYI! From @timhardieauthor.bsky.social !

Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · Aug 7

There's a massive sale of indie books taking place over at Beloved SFF for the next few days. There are lots of great titles to choose from, including several I've recently reviewed and recommended. You'll also find my standalone novel A Quiet Vengeance on sale for limited time!

Epic Sale of Beloved SFF 2025 7-11 August
Over 100 recommended books on sale free or $0.99

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