Cameron Johnston
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social
Scottish fantasy author. Archaeology & history fiend. The Maleficent Seven and The Last Shield out now from Angry Robot Books, represented by Ed Wilson at Johnson & Alcock. www.cameronjohnston.net
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For Cameron's birthday why not buy yourself a present of his wildly enjoyable fantasy The Maleficent Seven, which I described as "if grimdark was fun"
www.goodreads.com/book/show/55...
www.goodreads.com/book/show/55...
December 1, 2025 at 9:16 AM
For Cameron's birthday why not buy yourself a present of his wildly enjoyable fantasy The Maleficent Seven, which I described as "if grimdark was fun"
www.goodreads.com/book/show/55...
www.goodreads.com/book/show/55...
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My husband read THE LAST SHIELD and enjoyed it so much he got a copy for his brother
It's my birthday!
As such, I'd like you to consider leaving a book review or preordering one - doesn't have to be one of mine. It really helps authors out.
Also, here is a photo of John Dee's obsidian scrying mirror, which I found cool.
As such, I'd like you to consider leaving a book review or preordering one - doesn't have to be one of mine. It really helps authors out.
Also, here is a photo of John Dee's obsidian scrying mirror, which I found cool.
December 1, 2025 at 9:25 AM
My husband read THE LAST SHIELD and enjoyed it so much he got a copy for his brother
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Like, for example, Cameron's FIRST MAGE ON THE MOON which I really enjoyed.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/791228...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/791228...
December 1, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Like, for example, Cameron's FIRST MAGE ON THE MOON which I really enjoyed.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/791228...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/791228...
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It's Cameron Johnston's birthday! Celebrate by leaving a review for any book by any author that you enjoyed or even by placing a pre-order for a book you know you're going to buy anyway.
Both these things REALLY help authors in the current market.
Both these things REALLY help authors in the current market.
It's my birthday!
As such, I'd like you to consider leaving a book review or preordering one - doesn't have to be one of mine. It really helps authors out.
Also, here is a photo of John Dee's obsidian scrying mirror, which I found cool.
As such, I'd like you to consider leaving a book review or preordering one - doesn't have to be one of mine. It really helps authors out.
Also, here is a photo of John Dee's obsidian scrying mirror, which I found cool.
December 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
It's Cameron Johnston's birthday! Celebrate by leaving a review for any book by any author that you enjoyed or even by placing a pre-order for a book you know you're going to buy anyway.
Both these things REALLY help authors in the current market.
Both these things REALLY help authors in the current market.
It's my birthday!
As such, I'd like you to consider leaving a book review or preordering one - doesn't have to be one of mine. It really helps authors out.
Also, here is a photo of John Dee's obsidian scrying mirror, which I found cool.
As such, I'd like you to consider leaving a book review or preordering one - doesn't have to be one of mine. It really helps authors out.
Also, here is a photo of John Dee's obsidian scrying mirror, which I found cool.
December 1, 2025 at 9:08 AM
It's my birthday!
As such, I'd like you to consider leaving a book review or preordering one - doesn't have to be one of mine. It really helps authors out.
Also, here is a photo of John Dee's obsidian scrying mirror, which I found cool.
As such, I'd like you to consider leaving a book review or preordering one - doesn't have to be one of mine. It really helps authors out.
Also, here is a photo of John Dee's obsidian scrying mirror, which I found cool.
The Reading Room at the British Museum is a thing of beauty.
November 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The Reading Room at the British Museum is a thing of beauty.
In London for work and wandering and my train trip was brightened up by reading Deep Black by @phokion.bsky.social . Smart and characterful space opera, just the way I like it.
November 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM
In London for work and wandering and my train trip was brightened up by reading Deep Black by @phokion.bsky.social . Smart and characterful space opera, just the way I like it.
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Anyway, uh, my book is also called The Shape of Monsters, but it's book 1 and came out in 2025.
Book 2, A Million Points of Light, will be out in February 2026.
Despite this image, it is not YA ;)
Book 2, A Million Points of Light, will be out in February 2026.
Despite this image, it is not YA ;)
November 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Anyway, uh, my book is also called The Shape of Monsters, but it's book 1 and came out in 2025.
Book 2, A Million Points of Light, will be out in February 2026.
Despite this image, it is not YA ;)
Book 2, A Million Points of Light, will be out in February 2026.
Despite this image, it is not YA ;)
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And this is the novel, if you like dark fantasy about warring Mage Houses, sibling rivalry, disaster queers and terrible bargains
Listen to The Shape of Monsters by C L Hellisen on Audible. www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0FGDJ5X1...
Listen to The Shape of Monsters by C L Hellisen on Audible. www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0FGDJ5X1...
November 25, 2025 at 8:24 AM
And this is the novel, if you like dark fantasy about warring Mage Houses, sibling rivalry, disaster queers and terrible bargains
Listen to The Shape of Monsters by C L Hellisen on Audible. www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0FGDJ5X1...
Listen to The Shape of Monsters by C L Hellisen on Audible. www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0FGDJ5X1...
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My friend @bethkesh.bsky.social pointed put that once again I'm being bad at promo 🙃🤣
I was at The Speakies last night because my audio novel The Shape of Monsters was up for an award, which was surreal af.
It was super odd being around all these people, but I had free wine so wiiinnneeerrr
I was at The Speakies last night because my audio novel The Shape of Monsters was up for an award, which was surreal af.
It was super odd being around all these people, but I had free wine so wiiinnneeerrr
You all need to see my brilliant picture of Georgia and David Tennant...
I feel like my next career move will be paparazzi
I feel like my next career move will be paparazzi
November 25, 2025 at 8:22 AM
My friend @bethkesh.bsky.social pointed put that once again I'm being bad at promo 🙃🤣
I was at The Speakies last night because my audio novel The Shape of Monsters was up for an award, which was surreal af.
It was super odd being around all these people, but I had free wine so wiiinnneeerrr
I was at The Speakies last night because my audio novel The Shape of Monsters was up for an award, which was surreal af.
It was super odd being around all these people, but I had free wine so wiiinnneeerrr
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OOOOHH! Look at what has just arrived in the office - ARCs of First Mage on the Moon, the new novel by @cameronjohnston.bsky.social. Publishes on April 16th next year.
Cover designed by @onecuriouschip.bsky.social.
Cover designed by @onecuriouschip.bsky.social.
November 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
OOOOHH! Look at what has just arrived in the office - ARCs of First Mage on the Moon, the new novel by @cameronjohnston.bsky.social. Publishes on April 16th next year.
Cover designed by @onecuriouschip.bsky.social.
Cover designed by @onecuriouschip.bsky.social.
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Love a @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social event on Thursday night.
Tonight @shonak.bsky.social talking about Daughters Of Nicnevin and @samkhorton.bsky.social on Ragwort, interviewed brilliantly by @megintransition.bsky.social.
Tonight @shonak.bsky.social talking about Daughters Of Nicnevin and @samkhorton.bsky.social on Ragwort, interviewed brilliantly by @megintransition.bsky.social.
November 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Love a @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social event on Thursday night.
Tonight @shonak.bsky.social talking about Daughters Of Nicnevin and @samkhorton.bsky.social on Ragwort, interviewed brilliantly by @megintransition.bsky.social.
Tonight @shonak.bsky.social talking about Daughters Of Nicnevin and @samkhorton.bsky.social on Ragwort, interviewed brilliantly by @megintransition.bsky.social.
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Book launch for @shonak.bsky.social and @samkhorton.bsky.social in Glasgow tonight.
November 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Book launch for @shonak.bsky.social and @samkhorton.bsky.social in Glasgow tonight.
First Mage On The Moon is about ready to go to the printers and I'm half-done writing my next novel, with another sat waiting for a second pass & polish and a bit of a rethink on some aspects.
I'm keeping busy!
I'm keeping busy!
November 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
First Mage On The Moon is about ready to go to the printers and I'm half-done writing my next novel, with another sat waiting for a second pass & polish and a bit of a rethink on some aspects.
I'm keeping busy!
I'm keeping busy!
With First Mage On The Moon all finished, it's time to delve back into the writing of all new things. I love the discovery of a cool new twist I hadn't planned on. *rubs hands in glee*
November 15, 2025 at 12:43 PM
With First Mage On The Moon all finished, it's time to delve back into the writing of all new things. I love the discovery of a cool new twist I hadn't planned on. *rubs hands in glee*
Proof copy for First Mage On The Moon has been handed back, so we are good to go :) Roll on April!
November 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Proof copy for First Mage On The Moon has been handed back, so we are good to go :) Roll on April!
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Project Hanuman is here. I hope you'll take a look as I think it's a pretty good space opera - no hero's journey here - this is about community, how we build back better and, of course, mind bending space battles in sentient ships.
#spaceopera #scifi #projecthanuman #writing #SFF #sciencefiction
#spaceopera #scifi #projecthanuman #writing #SFF #sciencefiction
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November 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Project Hanuman is here. I hope you'll take a look as I think it's a pretty good space opera - no hero's journey here - this is about community, how we build back better and, of course, mind bending space battles in sentient ships.
#spaceopera #scifi #projecthanuman #writing #SFF #sciencefiction
#spaceopera #scifi #projecthanuman #writing #SFF #sciencefiction
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It’s today! 13 months after I started writing it, Daughters of Nicnevin is out in the world! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/daug...
Daughters of Nicnevin
Check out Daughters of Nicnevin - <p>Mairead and Constance, two powerful witches, meet in the early days of the 1745 Jacobite uprising. While the men of the village are away fighting, the villagers fa...
uk.bookshop.org
November 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM
It’s today! 13 months after I started writing it, Daughters of Nicnevin is out in the world! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/daug...
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November 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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AT LAST I CAN SHOW YOU! Here is the US cover for MORTEDANT'S PERIL! And ain't it a cracker?
November 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
AT LAST I CAN SHOW YOU! Here is the US cover for MORTEDANT'S PERIL! And ain't it a cracker?
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This has snuck up! Can't wait to chat Dark Crescent, Scottish folklore, and Scotland's Geomythography with Stuart McHardy and Katalina Watt on Saturday, 11am at #AyeWrite2025!! 😇✨️🏴 Tickets/info here: www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/dark...
November 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
This has snuck up! Can't wait to chat Dark Crescent, Scottish folklore, and Scotland's Geomythography with Stuart McHardy and Katalina Watt on Saturday, 11am at #AyeWrite2025!! 😇✨️🏴 Tickets/info here: www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/dark...
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ICYMI here's a wee reminder: our Cameron Johnston's on BBC Radio Scotland!
His new tale's Upload of the Month on The Arts Mix. Check it out, plus a wee interview with Len Pennie and Anna Welander, on the 29th October show -- which you can stream at the link below.
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social
His new tale's Upload of the Month on The Arts Mix. Check it out, plus a wee interview with Len Pennie and Anna Welander, on the 29th October show -- which you can stream at the link below.
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social
BBC Radio Scotland - Afternoons, The Arts Mix, Upload on the Arts Mix
Len Pennie and Anna Welander discover listener content from BBC Upload.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
ICYMI here's a wee reminder: our Cameron Johnston's on BBC Radio Scotland!
His new tale's Upload of the Month on The Arts Mix. Check it out, plus a wee interview with Len Pennie and Anna Welander, on the 29th October show -- which you can stream at the link below.
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social
His new tale's Upload of the Month on The Arts Mix. Check it out, plus a wee interview with Len Pennie and Anna Welander, on the 29th October show -- which you can stream at the link below.
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social
Great to hear that @tessirondale.com will be recording First Mage On The Moon next month, getting the audiobook all ready for release date. I'm looking forward to hearing her bring those characters to life 🚀
November 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Great to hear that @tessirondale.com will be recording First Mage On The Moon next month, getting the audiobook all ready for release date. I'm looking forward to hearing her bring those characters to life 🚀
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November 5, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Aw man, my first 5* rating of First Mage On The Moon seems to have been removed by Goodreads. And it was from the very, 100% real Sarah J. Maas located in [My country or city]. Totes legit and not AI-generated scammery 🙄😂
November 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Aw man, my first 5* rating of First Mage On The Moon seems to have been removed by Goodreads. And it was from the very, 100% real Sarah J. Maas located in [My country or city]. Totes legit and not AI-generated scammery 🙄😂