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
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.
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 🚀
I'm going to be on the radio later this month! So that's a first for me.
Come and listen to me on BBC Radio Scotland, Wednesday 29th October between 3:30 and 4pm, talking to the excellent pair of Anna Welander and Len Pennie.
Come and listen to me on BBC Radio Scotland, Wednesday 29th October between 3:30 and 4pm, talking to the excellent pair of Anna Welander and Len Pennie.
October 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I'm going to be on the radio later this month! So that's a first for me.
Come and listen to me on BBC Radio Scotland, Wednesday 29th October between 3:30 and 4pm, talking to the excellent pair of Anna Welander and Len Pennie.
Come and listen to me on BBC Radio Scotland, Wednesday 29th October between 3:30 and 4pm, talking to the excellent pair of Anna Welander and Len Pennie.
Waterstones @waterstones.bsky.social are doing a preorder deal of 25% off First Mage On The Moon until the 17th of October!
Get on that! 🚀
Coming out on April 14th from me and @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social
www.waterstones.com/book/first-m...
Get on that! 🚀
Coming out on April 14th from me and @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social
www.waterstones.com/book/first-m...
October 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Waterstones @waterstones.bsky.social are doing a preorder deal of 25% off First Mage On The Moon until the 17th of October!
Get on that! 🚀
Coming out on April 14th from me and @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social
www.waterstones.com/book/first-m...
Get on that! 🚀
Coming out on April 14th from me and @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social
www.waterstones.com/book/first-m...
I spotting this delightful information plaque in Glasgow Botanic Gardens this morning.
October 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I spotting this delightful information plaque in Glasgow Botanic Gardens this morning.
Happy #bookshopday I picked up this beautiful book from The Wee Bookshop in Dollar today.
No such thing as too many books, just not enough space...
No such thing as too many books, just not enough space...
October 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Happy #bookshopday I picked up this beautiful book from The Wee Bookshop in Dollar today.
No such thing as too many books, just not enough space...
No such thing as too many books, just not enough space...
Almost time to dust off my Ghostwatch and The Stone Tape DVDs.
October 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Almost time to dust off my Ghostwatch and The Stone Tape DVDs.
The Maleficent Seven is part of Amazon's Kindle Monthly Deal for October, available for the sleep-averting sum of only $1.99!
www.amazon.com/Maleficent-S...
Or £0.74 on the UK site!
www.amazon.co.uk/Maleficent-S...
www.amazon.com/Maleficent-S...
Or £0.74 on the UK site!
www.amazon.co.uk/Maleficent-S...
October 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Maleficent Seven is part of Amazon's Kindle Monthly Deal for October, available for the sleep-averting sum of only $1.99!
www.amazon.com/Maleficent-S...
Or £0.74 on the UK site!
www.amazon.co.uk/Maleficent-S...
www.amazon.com/Maleficent-S...
Or £0.74 on the UK site!
www.amazon.co.uk/Maleficent-S...
Meet the crew of my upcoming space race fantasy, First Mage on the Moon! 2/2
September 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Meet the crew of my upcoming space race fantasy, First Mage on the Moon! 2/2
Meet the crew of my upcoming space race fantasy, First Mage on the Moon! 1/2
September 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Meet the crew of my upcoming space race fantasy, First Mage on the Moon! 1/2
Had a wee visitor at the window of the cottage.
September 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Had a wee visitor at the window of the cottage.
Another day, another Iron Age broch. This time, Dun Beag, on a commanding hill overlooking the valley.
September 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Another day, another Iron Age broch. This time, Dun Beag, on a commanding hill overlooking the valley.
Visited Dun Telve and Dun Troddan Iron Age brochs, built ~2000 years ago and some of the best preserved buildings of their type. The Scottish weather was not with me today, but it was atmospheric.
September 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Visited Dun Telve and Dun Troddan Iron Age brochs, built ~2000 years ago and some of the best preserved buildings of their type. The Scottish weather was not with me today, but it was atmospheric.
Visited Dun Telve and Dun Troddan Iron Age brochs, built ~2000 years ago and some of the best preserved buildings of their type. The Scottish weather was not with me today, but it was atmospheric.
September 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Visited Dun Telve and Dun Troddan Iron Age brochs, built ~2000 years ago and some of the best preserved buildings of their type. The Scottish weather was not with me today, but it was atmospheric.
The Old Man of Storr, what a sight!
September 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The Old Man of Storr, what a sight!
Into an Iron Age souterrain, a subterranean storeroom. Narrow and cramped and muddy as anything.
September 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Into an Iron Age souterrain, a subterranean storeroom. Narrow and cramped and muddy as anything.
The land and seascape of Skye never fails to take my breath away.
August 31, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The land and seascape of Skye never fails to take my breath away.
Off exploring Skye, visiting Dun Scaith (Fortess of Shadows) castle, built on the fabled training site of the Irish Hero Cú Chulainn.
August 31, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Off exploring Skye, visiting Dun Scaith (Fortess of Shadows) castle, built on the fabled training site of the Irish Hero Cú Chulainn.
I've just finished reading this fantastic murder mystery full of magic and intrigue. The Scour by @richardswanauthor.bsky.social , a prequel novella to The Justice of Kings featuring Sir Konrad Vonvalt.
August 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I've just finished reading this fantastic murder mystery full of magic and intrigue. The Scour by @richardswanauthor.bsky.social , a prequel novella to The Justice of Kings featuring Sir Konrad Vonvalt.
Visiting North Berwick and Tantallon Castle today.
August 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Visiting North Berwick and Tantallon Castle today.
Just watching Henry Cavill in an episode of Midsomer Murders - he gets savaged by a fox.
August 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Just watching Henry Cavill in an episode of Midsomer Murders - he gets savaged by a fox.
Some good news this morning!
The Dragon Awards have released their 2025 finalist list and The Last Shield was nominated for Best Fantasy Novel!!!
awards.dragoncon.org/2025-ballot/
The Dragon Awards have released their 2025 finalist list and The Last Shield was nominated for Best Fantasy Novel!!!
awards.dragoncon.org/2025-ballot/
August 5, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Some good news this morning!
The Dragon Awards have released their 2025 finalist list and The Last Shield was nominated for Best Fantasy Novel!!!
awards.dragoncon.org/2025-ballot/
The Dragon Awards have released their 2025 finalist list and The Last Shield was nominated for Best Fantasy Novel!!!
awards.dragoncon.org/2025-ballot/