Matthew John

Another positive review for my Cormac tale! 💪

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Was a damn pleasure to write this tale of Cormac Mac Art. Hopefully this little preview tickles your fancy.

It's me, and I've got thoughts on Conan and/or sword and sorcery to share!

What did I think of Masters of the Universe? matthewjohnauthor.substack.com/p/masters-of...

My latest, hastily-written newsletter is out. Subscribe or not-- Crom doesn't care! open.substack.com/pub/matthewj...

RITH is back--this time, in video! Watch 👀 now on James Mills' YouTube channel, or listen 🎧 at all our usual haunts. 🔗 📹 youtu.be/4pPs6vOwEn0?... 🔗 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/0Sgf... @minillajovovich.bsky.social @obrackenbury.bsky.social @newedgeswordmag.bsky.social

It's true; we're back!

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Happy Mother's Day to all our mighty matriarchs!

The Stygian Dogs had some nice things to say about issue #14 of Savage Sword of Conan. youtu.be/yVfGhUaQXKQ?...

Crom! 😊

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Here's a peek at that Savage Sword of Conan #14 ToC. Thrilled to be part of it.

I want to send a huge thanks to James Mills for having me on his show and for the kind words about my work. This is among my favorite interviews ever. Real talk. Deep talk. #booksky #fantasybooks #swordandsorcery #writingcraft youtu.be/gB3P0KoWV6U?...

I'm the 956th backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for New Edge Sword & Sorcery 2026. 💪 ⚔️⚔️⚔️💪 I also have a story somewhere in there. Massive congrats to NESS! @newedgeswordmag.bsky.social www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...

Was a pleasure to discuss craft with James Mills. I have a more one-on-one interview with him coming later this month. Swords-and-sorcery fans should dig it! m.youtube.com/watch?v=9_kf... Also features @obrackenbury.bsky.social of @newedgeswordmag.bsky.social

Another great video has landed on the Legends of Conan Podcast, this one being all about the gods of the Hyborian Age! youtube.com/post/UgkxSCt...

Dope!

Excited to see whose story I get to critique. 👀 📝

We indie authors really need reviews. They're so important in terms of visibility. I've been fortunate enough to (almost) reach the magic 100 number on Amazon. If you wanna help push me over the edge by reviewing ‘To Walk on Worlds’, I'd be most grateful. www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPXNG93...

Proud to announce that I've penned another short Conan story and that it'll be featured in issue #14 of Savage Sword! Check out the bangin' cover by Alessandro Orlandelli ! Some guy named @jimzub.bsky.social will be in the ToC, too 😉 bleedingcool.com/comics/conan...

Back with a calender appropriate newsletter! open.substack.com/pub/matthewj...

Tis I!

If you're curious about what Heroic Signatures and Titan have been doing with Conan and friends over the past few years, have a read. In short, it's been good stuff. My little story even got a highlight howard-verse.com/current-cona...

Modern Sword & Sorcery “with a dark streak a mile wide.” - @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social

I still can't believe I got to take my shot at writing a Conan story. The fact that it's been so well-received is pretty damn great, too. When you share a ToC with Jason Aaron and other heavy-hitters, it's a bit nerve-racking. howard-verse.com/savage-sword...

I just dropped a new musey newsy letter. Subscribe, won't you? open.substack.com/pub/matthewj...

These look pretty damn good together. Just sayin'. The future of sword & sorcery is pocketbooks. Can't wait to read this one. Congrats! 💪 ⚔️📖 @newedgeswordmag.bsky.social @obrackenbury.bsky.social

It's true!

I'm writing a story about a skull-splitting Dane, and, I gotta say, it feels right for the moment. 🪓 💀 🇩🇰

I just dropped my latest newsletter! My ADHD kept me procrastinating till the bitter end of 2025, but here it is! Please consider sharing and/or subscribing! open.substack.com/pub/matthewj...

Just finished re-reading this gem. Crom, what a tale! I forgot how good it is. Howard at the top of his game!

Follow me on Substack, if you do that thang. open.substack.com/pub/matthewj...

Look what I found among my vintage paperbacks: a copy of Bloodstone signed by Karl Edward Wagner! #karledwardwagner #swordandsorcery #vintagepaperback

Just put it on the sleigh, old man.

These stories SLAP! #swordandsorcery #fantasy #paperback #robertehoward #vikings #gaels #pirates

Current read: within the Weeping Eye by @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social I’d call it sword & sorcery but that sells it short - there are clever barbarians, sorcerers playing the long game, broken normal folks who stand firm, and a complex world filled with true characters, not cardboard tropes. A+

Congrats to @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social whose story “A Simple Errand” appears in Year’s Best Canadian Fantasy and Science Fiction: Volume Three, released today. It’s an action packed sword-and-planet tale that reads like it was written in the golden age of pulp fiction and Weird Tales.

IYKYK and IYDK, NYK.

Folks, I just broke down and bought this She-Ra/Swiftwind combo. I can't justify the purchase, but it'd be easier if I sold a few books today. So, if you've been on the fence about picking up The Maxus Cycle, today would be a fine day to give in! www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPXNG93...

Apparently it's a good book. Huh. Who knew?

Ever wonder about the Conan-He-Man connection? Rumors have swirled for years, with plenty of falsehoods, hyperbole, and some accurate takes. This video, which happens to feature yours truly, does an excellent job of separating facts from fiction. youtu.be/fTEhpLUFh1g?...

".. despite its impressive brevity Matthew John’s “Madness on the Mound” was the highlight of the issue." 😯😲😭❤️🤘💪⚔️ www.grimdarkmagazine.com/review-the-s...

Hell yeah! I can now reveal that my story, A Simple Errand, has been selected for inclusion in Year's Best Canadian Fantasy & Science Fiction: Volume Three. I finally get to be proud of myself in a Canadian context. And believe it or not, my story isn't about maple leaves, moose, nor apologies!

Support your friendly neighborhood #swordandsorcery author ❤️ ⚔️🗡🛡 #fantasyart ##fantasybooks #bookreview #indybooks #indypublishing #books www.amazon.com/The-Maxus-Cy...

Grab your ferrets, buy some Pert Plus, and get ready to master some beasts! The Rogues are back with a long-awaited episode! #swordandsorcery #podcast #movies #fantasy #beastmaster #AlienEarth #redsonja open.spotify.com/episode/2VGK...

Crummock's Bullocks! Thank you, Jim!

Excellent choices all around!