Will Wiles
@willwiles.bsky.social
"The Anechoic Chamber & other weird tales" (Salt) is out now! Author of several novels, most recently "The Last Blade Priest" (Angry Robot), which won best novel at the 2023 Kitschies. Its sequel, "The Dead Man's Empire", coming 2026. He/him
The British press bringing down Mandelson:
February 5, 2026 at 8:24 AM
The British press bringing down Mandelson:
Few people have heard of the original British version of "Breaking Bad", "Chicanery Among The Engraving Profession" (1864)
January 13, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Few people have heard of the original British version of "Breaking Bad", "Chicanery Among The Engraving Profession" (1864)
"What do you think Mum and Dad are doing right now?" "I don't know"
December 18, 2025 at 11:21 AM
"What do you think Mum and Dad are doing right now?" "I don't know"
If you are still looking for a "stocking filler" please bear in mind that "The Anechoic Chamber" is a slimline A-format paperback, so it fits snugly in a standard men's sock or the pocket of a winter coat. This also means savings on wrapping paper, postage, etc. and it's only £9.99.
December 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
If you are still looking for a "stocking filler" please bear in mind that "The Anechoic Chamber" is a slimline A-format paperback, so it fits snugly in a standard men's sock or the pocket of a winter coat. This also means savings on wrapping paper, postage, etc. and it's only £9.99.
You've synchronised with @sarahseeandersen.bsky.social on the hungry squirrels
December 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
You've synchronised with @sarahseeandersen.bsky.social on the hungry squirrels
It's amusing (to me, an ageing nerd) how much this resembles the "twined" way artists like Sal Buscema and Todd Macfarlane drew Spider-Man's webslinging back in the 1990s (and possibly other artists before and since but the early 1990s was when I was paying attention)
December 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
It's amusing (to me, an ageing nerd) how much this resembles the "twined" way artists like Sal Buscema and Todd Macfarlane drew Spider-Man's webslinging back in the 1990s (and possibly other artists before and since but the early 1990s was when I was paying attention)
Ziggy says not enough quantum
November 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Ziggy says not enough quantum
Felt compelled to draw him. Something about the legs/feet.
November 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Felt compelled to draw him. Something about the legs/feet.
Grim and stupid times, but "Amid surge in bear attacks" is a simply unbeatable way to start any headline. "Amid surge in bear attacks, BoE holds steady on interest rates." "Amid surge in bear attacks, JWST sheds light on distant nebula."
November 13, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Grim and stupid times, but "Amid surge in bear attacks" is a simply unbeatable way to start any headline. "Amid surge in bear attacks, BoE holds steady on interest rates." "Amid surge in bear attacks, JWST sheds light on distant nebula."
On 13 November, join me, @justmarvewrites.bsky.social , @stewarthotston.com and @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social at Waterstones Covent Garden for a discussion of religion in epic fantasy! Tickets now on sale! www.waterstones.com/events/kill-...
October 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On 13 November, join me, @justmarvewrites.bsky.social , @stewarthotston.com and @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social at Waterstones Covent Garden for a discussion of religion in epic fantasy! Tickets now on sale! www.waterstones.com/events/kill-...
Coincidentally, advance reading copies of "The Dead Man's Empire" have just arrived in my inbox, and this is the highly appropriate epigraph. So, join us for some festivals of atonement and sacred games!
October 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Coincidentally, advance reading copies of "The Dead Man's Empire" have just arrived in my inbox, and this is the highly appropriate epigraph. So, join us for some festivals of atonement and sacred games!
I don't think it has a moustache ... The chemistry paraphernalia was what made me think Snow. But now I wonder if it might be a not-very-good likeness of Clarke.
September 6, 2025 at 10:54 AM
I don't think it has a moustache ... The chemistry paraphernalia was what made me think Snow. But now I wonder if it might be a not-very-good likeness of Clarke.
American friends: Barnes & Noble is having another pre-order sale on forthcoming books including "The Dead Man's Empire", sequel to the award-winning "The Last Blade Priest". But you must act today, because I have been very lazy about sharing this information!
September 5, 2025 at 9:13 AM
American friends: Barnes & Noble is having another pre-order sale on forthcoming books including "The Dead Man's Empire", sequel to the award-winning "The Last Blade Priest". But you must act today, because I have been very lazy about sharing this information!
I see they're finished with pretence and euphemism and it's safe for the mask-off atavistic fear and loathing to be shelved on the same level as the Beano
September 5, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I see they're finished with pretence and euphemism and it's safe for the mask-off atavistic fear and loathing to be shelved on the same level as the Beano
Current UK political discourse made me wonder: what flags do I have in the house? Not counting Lego, this is what I was able to find: the pirate flag we have flying in our garden and a little UN flag from the 50th anniversary celebrations in 1995 (almost an antique). Pretty solid.
September 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Current UK political discourse made me wonder: what flags do I have in the house? Not counting Lego, this is what I was able to find: the pirate flag we have flying in our garden and a little UN flag from the 50th anniversary celebrations in 1995 (almost an antique). Pretty solid.
Badger necromancy in Hastings
August 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Badger necromancy in Hastings
Climbed the tower of York Minster with the boy and was rewarded with the rather eerie sight of a landscape shrouded in wildfire smoke
August 15, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Climbed the tower of York Minster with the boy and was rewarded with the rather eerie sight of a landscape shrouded in wildfire smoke
Me composing my high impact social media content
August 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Me composing my high impact social media content
We're in York, notable for its well-preserved ancient city walls (pictured)
August 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
We're in York, notable for its well-preserved ancient city walls (pictured)
Although I appreciate that's not actually SF, as you asked - the most desirable first edition in SF is Dune I think, just look at it, gorgeous
August 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Although I appreciate that's not actually SF, as you asked - the most desirable first edition in SF is Dune I think, just look at it, gorgeous
Not a first edition but if money was no object I'd want a full set of LOTR with Barbara Remington's covers.
August 6, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Not a first edition but if money was no object I'd want a full set of LOTR with Barbara Remington's covers.
Thank you, you're very kind! Oddly enough I'm in Aldgate right now, a stone's throw from "Jen". Of my other books, "Plume" has most in common with "Deeds"; "Deeds" is also in "The Anechoic Chamber" with some other weird tales of mine.
July 25, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Thank you, you're very kind! Oddly enough I'm in Aldgate right now, a stone's throw from "Jen". Of my other books, "Plume" has most in common with "Deeds"; "Deeds" is also in "The Anechoic Chamber" with some other weird tales of mine.
Open then shake, got it
July 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Open then shake, got it