John Ironmonger

John Ironmonger

@johnironmonger.bsky.social

Bestselling novelist. Zoologist. Cruciverbalist. Husband. Dad. Grandpops. Festival Prize winner. Costa short-lister. And I've seen a Javan rhino.

1,254 Followers 1,508 Following 92 Posts Joined Nov 2024
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A brilliant #climatefiction panel this evening at #yorkliteraturefestival with @johnironmonger.bsky.social author of #thewagerandthebear and @amylilwall.bsky.social author of #thewaterthatmaycome #Books

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Excited to report that 'The Wager and the Bear' will launch in Poland on 25 March. A huge thank you to the amazing team at Relacja in Warsaw...

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If you’re in York this Friday it would be awesome to see you here … 😃

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This Friday, as part of @yorklitfest.bsky.social two fabulous Cli Fi writers, @johnironmonger.bsky.social and @amylilwall.bsky.social will be presenting a talk about Climate Fiction and the future of the planet. It looks great!
@flyonthewallpress.bsky.social

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2 weeks ago
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It's York Literary Festival next week and I'll be there along with the excellent @johnironmonger.bsky.social and the equally as excellent @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social to discuss all things climate fiction. It would be lovely to see you there! 📚💙🌊
www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk/show/climate...

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3 weeks ago

Thanks Rue

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The Wager And The Bear by @johnironmonger.bsky.social John Ironmonger is a sharply written, descriptive, redemptive tale following 2 men at odds within a changing climate. Great characters, plot, descriptions & prose

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1 month ago
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If you missed novel 'The Wager and the Bear' by @johnironmonger.bsky.social in 2025, imagine...

Two men floating away from Greenland on an iceberg, with only a hungry polar bear for company; the outcome of a bet or wager, foolishly committed to decades before...

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It's time to introduce our 2026 list: our year of travel. This year we're bringing readers journeys across continents - from Zimbabwe to Latvia, Tanzania to Slovenia

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#books📚💙 @arathimenon.bsky.social @zahirrawrites.bsky.social @johnironmonger.bsky.social

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1 month ago
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The @hatchards.bsky.social website reminds me of chocolate! :D And a preorder of @johnironmonger.bsky.social 's The Angel of St Piran would indeed be a treat...

A life-affirming novel of an idealistic young student and a dangerous family of wild chimpanzees.

www.hatchards.co.uk/book/the-ang...

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2 months ago

Do yourselves a favour this January- go and see #Hamnet on the big screen. It’s a masterpiece. You’ll thank me 🎬

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Good morning. Let's make a collective resolution: this will be the year in which we start to turn things round.

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2 months ago
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For all my German speaking friends on Bluesky - if you enjoyed 'Der Wal' why not try 'Der Eisbar.' And here's wishing you a very happy New Year!

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For any Italian speaking friends on Bluesky - if you want a good read in 2026 try 'L'Orso Polare e una Scommessa Chiamata Futuro.' And Happy New Year!

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2 months ago
Graphic image montage of book covers - David Barnett, Scuttler's Cove - John Ironmonger, The Wager and the Bear - Nnedi Okorafor, Death of the Author - CK McDonnell, Ring the Bells - Benjamin Wood, Seascraper - Nikita Gill, Hekate - Salena Godden, with love, grief and fury - Joanne Harris, Vianne.

The one you've been waiting for, my personal books of the year! In no particular order:
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@johnironmonger.bsky.social
@nnedi.bsky.social
@caimhmc.bsky.social
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Benjamin Wood

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Are you ready for some excitement in 2026? Hunt out 'The Wager and the Bear' from wherever you buy your books. And strap yourself in for an edge-of-your-seat nail-biting story . @northlitagency.bsky.social @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social

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So now you’re a writer… 10 writing tips for crafting that first novel - by John Ironmonger!

10 tips to inspire your writing, from John Ironmonger ! Happy boxing day x

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#writing #books📚💙 @johnironmonger.bsky.social

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2 months ago

Ah we love being gifted!! @johnironmonger.bsky.social

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3 months ago
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They're fantastic aren't they? They did the most wonderful window for The Wager and the Bear for @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social earlier in the year. Independent booksellers are brilliant!

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'The Wager and the Bear' by @johnironmonger.bsky.social across the world!

Italian, UK and German editions below...

The perfect Christmas stocking filler - www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/product-page... #books📚💙

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3 months ago

Thanks Rosanna 🙏

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3 months ago
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7th Jul - 'Woman, Mapped', Rebecca Swift Anthology, Poetry and Essays £12.99

28th Aug - 'The Whispering Jacarandas' by Zahirra Dayal. Literary Fiction/Contemporary Novel. £12.99

1st Sep - 'The Angel of St Piran' by @johnironmonger.bsky.social Contemporary Climate Adventure Novel, Hardback. £18.99

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3 months ago

Thanks Sarah 😃

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3 months ago

Very happy to see that my local library service nominated one of my top reads for the #DublinLitAward.

I loved The Wager and the Bear by @johnironmonger.bsky.social / @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social so much and have recommended lots!

So many other books to explore on the longlist too.

📚💙 #BookSky

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OMG!! This is just about the most prestigious award out there! 😳 Thank you librarians 🙏

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3 months ago
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Cover reveal!!

A love story between adopted father and son.

Da @arathimenon.bsky.social

June 2026.

Preorders...

www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/product-page...

@inpressbooks.bsky.social

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4 months ago
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It's Christmas! And books always make the best gifts. Here is a story the readers in your life will love. It delivers adventure, romance, a deadly wager, Cornwall, climate peril, and a bear. Find a copy on any bookseller's site. Happy Christmas. www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/product-page...

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4 months ago
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There's a wonderful tree-planting project in Bavaria where you can stay in a tree house and get a free copy of 'The Wager and the Bear' [Der Eisbar und die hoffnung auf morgen] And there's my face on the signboard! Surreal! Check out waldistzukunft.de

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A Friday treat - DELIGHTED to have signed the next life-affirming novel from @johnironmonger.bsky.social 'The Angel of St Piran' (hbck Sept 26)

Expect an epic journey from Cornwall-Tanzania, gymnasts & chimps

Art -Ed Bettison

www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/post/fly-on-... @inpressbooks.bsky.social

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Oh Blackwell's you were lovely this evening! Great chat with @amylilwall.bsky.social and @johnironmonger.bsky.social #books💙📚

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