John Jarrold
@johnj.bsky.social
Literary agent for SF, Fantasy and Horror, after 15 years as a publisher in London.
http://www.johnjarrold.co.uk/
http://www.johnjarrold.co.uk/
Agency reading this afternoon, before working culinary magic this evening, editing on Sunday!
November 29, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Agency reading this afternoon, before working culinary magic this evening, editing on Sunday!
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We’ve seen other things too for this, but lips are sealed
I have seen the first cover draft for THE DUNGEON BOOK (as told by Cornelius the skull) by @mytholder.bsky.social , which Orbit will publish in 2026. Looking good!
November 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
We’ve seen other things too for this, but lips are sealed
I have seen the first cover draft for THE DUNGEON BOOK (as told by Cornelius the skull) by @mytholder.bsky.social , which Orbit will publish in 2026. Looking good!
November 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I have seen the first cover draft for THE DUNGEON BOOK (as told by Cornelius the skull) by @mytholder.bsky.social , which Orbit will publish in 2026. Looking good!
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Recently publlished, the first of a brand new series by Chaz Brenchley. Read a review by KJ Charles here: www.goodreads.com/re...
And then order: wizardstowerpress.co...
And then order: wizardstowerpress.co...
November 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Recently publlished, the first of a brand new series by Chaz Brenchley. Read a review by KJ Charles here: www.goodreads.com/re...
And then order: wizardstowerpress.co...
And then order: wizardstowerpress.co...
I've been watching Howard Goodall's Story of Music on YouTube over the last few evenings. Terrific. Clear, witty and fascinating. It sent me off to listen to more Liszt...
November 28, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I've been watching Howard Goodall's Story of Music on YouTube over the last few evenings. Terrific. Clear, witty and fascinating. It sent me off to listen to more Liszt...
Zoom q&a with a writing group this evening. I always enjoy doing that!
November 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Zoom q&a with a writing group this evening. I always enjoy doing that!
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Science says eat more pie: 🧪 www.scientificamerican.com/article/whic...
Which Thanksgiving Pie Gives You the Biggest Sugar Rush?
Scientific American asked experts which type of Thanksgiving pie spikes blood sugar the most—and how to eat healthier while still enjoying the holidays
www.scientificamerican.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Science says eat more pie: 🧪 www.scientificamerican.com/article/whic...
The lead up to Christmas is quickly becoming the busiest time of 2025...
November 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The lead up to Christmas is quickly becoming the busiest time of 2025...
Ham sammich for lunch. Pausing for half an hour to rest the eyes (at the computer since 7.30), before getting back to work and turning emails on again!
November 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Ham sammich for lunch. Pausing for half an hour to rest the eyes (at the computer since 7.30), before getting back to work and turning emails on again!
It'll be time to watch the first episode of THE BOX OF DELIGHTS on DVD tonight. As every year, one episode a week, ending on Christmas Eve...
m.imdb.com/title/tt0086...
m.imdb.com/title/tt0086...
The Box of Delights (TV Series 1984) ⭐ 8.3 | Family, Fantasy
30m
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November 19, 2025 at 11:08 AM
It'll be time to watch the first episode of THE BOX OF DELIGHTS on DVD tonight. As every year, one episode a week, ending on Christmas Eve...
m.imdb.com/title/tt0086...
m.imdb.com/title/tt0086...
Diary and workload sorted through to Christmas, basically. Though Unexpected Stuff will happen, of course!
November 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Diary and workload sorted through to Christmas, basically. Though Unexpected Stuff will happen, of course!
Sometimes you think. I am so grateful to have made a life from doing something I love for quite a few years, and watching more and more agents and publishers getting involved in SFF publishing. En avant! Xxxx
November 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Sometimes you think. I am so grateful to have made a life from doing something I love for quite a few years, and watching more and more agents and publishers getting involved in SFF publishing. En avant! Xxxx
Sent editorial notes on Mia Dalia's brilliant icy cosmic horror novel PERFORATED SKY back to the author this morning. Looking forward to submitting it to major publishers on both sides of the Atlantic...
November 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Sent editorial notes on Mia Dalia's brilliant icy cosmic horror novel PERFORATED SKY back to the author this morning. Looking forward to submitting it to major publishers on both sides of the Atlantic...
Stopped for lunch, and downloading books to the kindle to read over the Christmas/New Year break. Authors so far include Mike Carey, T Kingfisher, Adam Roberts and Jo Walton. At least one non-fiction title to be added.
November 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Stopped for lunch, and downloading books to the kindle to read over the Christmas/New Year break. Authors so far include Mike Carey, T Kingfisher, Adam Roberts and Jo Walton. At least one non-fiction title to be added.
Lots of editing today, as well as The Usual. And Sibelius ' music in the background...
November 7, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Lots of editing today, as well as The Usual. And Sibelius ' music in the background...
My next convention will be Eastercon 2026 (eastercon2026.org) where I hope to have more time to actually sit and talk to chums than I did at World Fantasycon!
The 2026 Eastercon | Iridescence
eastercon2026.org
November 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
My next convention will be Eastercon 2026 (eastercon2026.org) where I hope to have more time to actually sit and talk to chums than I did at World Fantasycon!
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It's officially launch day for Blood In The Bricks! It's folk horror, but right here in our towns and cities, written by some of my absolute favourite contemporary writers. Get it now (or They'll pay you a visit).
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
November 5, 2025 at 8:50 AM
It's officially launch day for Blood In The Bricks! It's folk horror, but right here in our towns and cities, written by some of my absolute favourite contemporary writers. Get it now (or They'll pay you a visit).
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
The music of Borodin plays quietly in the background as I work at the computer...
November 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The music of Borodin plays quietly in the background as I work at the computer...
Anyone who works/writes from home, as I have for over 20 years, may find a daily schedule useful...
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Anyone who works/writes from home, as I have for over 20 years, may find a daily schedule useful...
Lotsa reading on the kindle this evening...
November 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Lotsa reading on the kindle this evening...
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This postcard I wrote to a young reader, Sasha Stephenson, was returned to me, as she no longer lives at the address she gave me. Please help me to get it to her if you can!
November 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
This postcard I wrote to a young reader, Sasha Stephenson, was returned to me, as she no longer lives at the address she gave me. Please help me to get it to her if you can!
From @jeremyszal.bsky.social ...do preorder this outstanding SF novel, which completes his remarkable debut serues!
I can't believe I finally get to announce this:
Wolfskin, Book 3 in the Common Saga, will be coming out in March 2026. It is, I think, the best thing I've ever written.
I've been out of the public and literary consciousness for a while, so any support is appreciated.
(pre-order links below)
Wolfskin, Book 3 in the Common Saga, will be coming out in March 2026. It is, I think, the best thing I've ever written.
I've been out of the public and literary consciousness for a while, so any support is appreciated.
(pre-order links below)
November 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
From @jeremyszal.bsky.social ...do preorder this outstanding SF novel, which completes his remarkable debut serues!
I considered starting a podcast previously, but time to do it properly was a factor. Over the past month, six people have suggested I should do it, as I approach 40 years working in publishing. It may be an idea whose time has come.
November 3, 2025 at 10:36 AM
I considered starting a podcast previously, but time to do it properly was a factor. Over the past month, six people have suggested I should do it, as I approach 40 years working in publishing. It may be an idea whose time has come.
Preparing for today's first meeting at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social !
November 1, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Preparing for today's first meeting at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social !