James Brogden
@jamesbrogden.bsky.social
Writer (Titan, Black Library, PS Publishing and various other ne'er-do-wells), recovering ex-teacher, and Lego addict. Owned by three cats.
"The great grey beast February had eaten Harvey Swick alive. Here he was, buried in the belly of that smothering month, wondering if he would ever find his way out through the cold coils that lay between here and Easter."
Barker nails it.
Barker nails it.
February 7, 2026 at 8:22 PM
"The great grey beast February had eaten Harvey Swick alive. Here he was, buried in the belly of that smothering month, wondering if he would ever find his way out through the cold coils that lay between here and Easter."
Barker nails it.
Barker nails it.
The thing with ambush predators is that they could be hiding literally anywhere and you just. Wouldn't. Know.
January 27, 2026 at 3:06 PM
The thing with ambush predators is that they could be hiding literally anywhere and you just. Wouldn't. Know.
This evening we are learning all about stoats and ermines. #winterwatch
January 23, 2026 at 7:14 PM
This evening we are learning all about stoats and ermines. #winterwatch
Steve has very strong opinions on the subject of closed kitchen windows.
January 19, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Steve has very strong opinions on the subject of closed kitchen windows.
Well that escalated quickly.
January 15, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Well that escalated quickly.
Very pleased and flattered to find that my story 'The Gwyll' made it onto Ellen Datlow's list of recommended horror for 2025. A massive thank you to @blackshuckbooks.bsky.social for giving it a home in Something Peculiar 9.
ellendatlow.com/2026/01/03/f...
ellendatlow.com/2026/01/03/f...
January 11, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Very pleased and flattered to find that my story 'The Gwyll' made it onto Ellen Datlow's list of recommended horror for 2025. A massive thank you to @blackshuckbooks.bsky.social for giving it a home in Something Peculiar 9.
ellendatlow.com/2026/01/03/f...
ellendatlow.com/2026/01/03/f...
It's lüften time.
January 10, 2026 at 11:27 AM
It's lüften time.
Went shopping for pet food today and I was SHOCKED.
No way should puppy meat be that expensive.
No way should puppy meat be that expensive.
January 7, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Went shopping for pet food today and I was SHOCKED.
No way should puppy meat be that expensive.
No way should puppy meat be that expensive.
Fine, you fucking write it, then.
January 6, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Fine, you fucking write it, then.
How it started. I'll let you know how it ended in about 365 days. Bear with.
December 28, 2025 at 8:48 AM
How it started. I'll let you know how it ended in about 365 days. Bear with.
Always prepare Christmas dinner under appropriate supervision.
December 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Always prepare Christmas dinner under appropriate supervision.
Happy solstice! This year's reading of 'The Dark is Rising' is on track so far...
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tdirreadathon.blogspot.com/p/schedule.h...
December 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Happy solstice! This year's reading of 'The Dark is Rising' is on track so far...
tdirreadathon.blogspot.com/p/schedule.h...
tdirreadathon.blogspot.com/p/schedule.h...
The #1 movie when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 is going to go.
This absolutely tracks.
This absolutely tracks.
December 20, 2025 at 6:53 AM
The #1 movie when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 is going to go.
This absolutely tracks.
This absolutely tracks.
The best bit about writing horror is the research.
I mean seriously, what could go wrong?
Apart from that.
Okay, and that.
I mean seriously, what could go wrong?
Apart from that.
Okay, and that.
December 15, 2025 at 8:16 AM
The best bit about writing horror is the research.
I mean seriously, what could go wrong?
Apart from that.
Okay, and that.
I mean seriously, what could go wrong?
Apart from that.
Okay, and that.
Gotta love a good old fashioned simultaneous ejaculation.
December 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Gotta love a good old fashioned simultaneous ejaculation.
Settling in for a perfect evening with some new-old ghost stories and this ginger idiot.
"Illusions of Presence: Lost Christmas Ghost Stories" ed by @johnnymains.co.uk
"Illusions of Presence: Lost Christmas Ghost Stories" ed by @johnnymains.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Settling in for a perfect evening with some new-old ghost stories and this ginger idiot.
"Illusions of Presence: Lost Christmas Ghost Stories" ed by @johnnymains.co.uk
"Illusions of Presence: Lost Christmas Ghost Stories" ed by @johnnymains.co.uk
Goodbye Melbourne, you sun-drenched beauty.
December 1, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Goodbye Melbourne, you sun-drenched beauty.
Once again I am menaced.
November 26, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Once again I am menaced.
Mt Diogenes, a.k.a Hanging Rock, 718m.
November 20, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Mt Diogenes, a.k.a Hanging Rock, 718m.
Just trying to enjoy a bit of morning tea and I am being unnecessarily Menaced.
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Just trying to enjoy a bit of morning tea and I am being unnecessarily Menaced.
Ironically, being forced to eat Marmite is considered cruel and unusual punishment.
November 17, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Ironically, being forced to eat Marmite is considered cruel and unusual punishment.
Australia, land of my childhood, you do not disappoint.
November 9, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Australia, land of my childhood, you do not disappoint.
The Dwimfolk are finally loose in the world at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social The more you buy, the fewer I have to drive home, squabbling and fighting in the back of the car.
October 31, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The Dwimfolk are finally loose in the world at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social The more you buy, the fewer I have to drive home, squabbling and fighting in the back of the car.