John R Gordon

'MOTHER OF SERPENTS is that rare thing: a novel that takes established horror tropes and spins them into something original, adding more layers of fear and dread along the way.'

—TR Guest

'First book I've read to properly scare me. Some gorgeous/paralysing imagery that might be burnt into my brain.'

Now *that* is what you want to hear as a horror writer!
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#MotherOfSerpents is out now.

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"An absolutely stunning novel. Beautifully written & gripping, I could hardly put it down. Every sentence felt like a small work of art."

The reader reviews of my novel, DRAPETOMANIA, have been great. Thank you for the support!

My interview with @wrotepodcast.com is up, about my new novel, MOTHER OF SERPENTS & more! Do give it a listen & a share! wrotepodcast.com/john-r-gordon/

V. enjoyable being interviewed by the estimable Vance & Baz at @wrotepodcast.com - the link goes live tomorrow (Friday) but here it is to bookmark. It's full of interest tho I say so myself!
www.wrotepodcast.com/john-gordon/ (& do check out their other interviews, all well worth a listen!)

"I absolutely loved this book. It made my heart feel all the feels & got me hot under the collar! It was refreshing to hear these voices told, as they aren't often."

If you haven't yet read my novel, FAGGAMUFFIN, get into it: amzn.eu/d/fJAm1Du

"If I read a better supernatural/horror tale this year I'll be surprised."

What a wonderful reader review of my novel, MOTHER OF SERPENTS. If you haven't read it yet, why not give it a go? amzn.eu/d/c6mnoZX

"This deserves to be a young adult classic & can easily sit alongside The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, A Wrinkle in Time & many others. Highly recommended."

A beautiful 5* reader review of my novel, HARK!, which is out now.

Andreena Leeanne is a Black British, working class, lesbian poet whose writing singes and soothes. Her collection, CHARRED, was shortlisted for the @PolariPrize. Get into this excellence here: amzn.eu/d/9Unp7xm

Edited by @MsLadyPhyll, Rikki Beadle-Blair, & myself, SISTA! is a celebration of the best Black British Sapphic writing. Publishing this book has been a huge privilege. You can order your copy here: amzn.eu/d/1WSQdBq

'If I read a better supernatural/horror tale this year I’ll be surprised.'

This review of my new novel, MOTHER OF SERPENTS, by Reviewsrevues was so gratifying. If you haven't read the book yet, you can grab your copy here: tinyurl.com/yfhf336d

I presume that, like their lord & master, they just won't bother to show up for anything much.

Working on NOAH'S ARC & getting an NAACP Image Award nomination alongside the show's creator Patrik Polk were major career highlights. But the fact that my novel FAGGAMUFFIN inspired a queer bloc party was a wonderful surprise! Check out their vibe here:

An iconic fashion moment in 2014 as Diriye Osman holds the @PolariPrize he won for his radical queer short story collection, FAIRYTALES FOR LOST CHILDREN. He is the first Black writer to achieve this honour. tinyurl.com/2dznj9p6

Andreena Leeanne is many things: a poet, a proudly working class, Black British lesbian, & a survivor. Her incredible debut collection CHARRED was shortlisted for the @PolariPrize. Many thanks to @PaulBurston for the support he's shown our authors!

At @WeRTeamAngelica we're committed to uplifting visionary intersectional voices. Vikram Kolmannskog is a queer Norwegian-Indian writer whose stories brim with passion & flavour. Sample him here! tinyurl.com/42au7rts

Roz Kaveney - The Great Good Time Roz Kaveney's urgent poetry about trans life.

Prejudice can become policy alarmingly fast. @RozKaveney is one of this country's most astute critical thinkers, & we're proud to be her publishers. tinyurl.com/yw32mj52

All @rozkaveney.bsky.social's Team Angelica titles are available on Barnes & Noble online.

BLACK AND GAY IN THE UK is an anthology I co-edited with Rikki Beadle-Blair. Featuring dynamic voices like @DeanAtta & @DavidMacalmont, this book is still in print, & remains as vital as ever. You can order here: tinyurl.com/33u2jvew

'Audaciously provocative, sexy and spooky all at once. And very much of the zeitgeist!' —legendary Craig Laurance Gidney (@ethereallad) on my novel, HARK, which you can order here: tinyurl.com/yck326ru

'@FrankieEdozien's @LivesGreatMen is an incredibly powerful portrayal of what it means to be a gay Nigerian man.'

—MAAZA MENGISTE

The inimitable @RozKaveney creates work which goes beyond the chaos. A vital force within the trans movement, her poetry collection, THE GREAT GOOD TIME, is a superlative resistance manifesto. Get into it! Available @gaystheword.bsky.social & online generally. @lambdaliterary.org

Being @FrankieEdozien's publisher is a tremendous honour. His memoir, @LivesGreatMen, not only won a Lambda Award, but established him as a cultural icon. If you haven't read this groundbreaking text, here's the order link: tinyurl.com/yzyfr3m5

I love this TLS review of @RozKaveney's excellent novel, TINY PIECES OF SKULL. This book was gestating for a long time & the result is a text crackling with life and dark humour. Do check it out if you haven't yet.

In my writing I try to illuminate gaps in the historical record: narrative ellipses which purposely or indifferently exclude hyper-minoritized LGBTQ+ communities. If you haven't read my novel SOULJAH (a Lambda Award finalist) you can get it here: tinyurl.com/ffu8xw59

Fear is not an option when your family is in danger...

'Mother of Serpents' is available globally now: linktr.ee/motherofserp...

Multi-hyphenate maestro, Robert Chevara's poetry collection, 'Perfect. Scar,' is a poignant, sexy celebration of life. If you haven't read it yet, here's how you can order this incredible text: amzn.eu/d/b34lvKP

For this image of Vikram Kolmannskog's critically-acclaimed, Lambda Award-nominated slice of gorgeousness, we wanted to channel Indian fabulousness, Oslo coolness, & pure sexiness. Order here: amzn.eu/d/iX4cBGd