We had big discussions over the pronunciation of Aedith. Tbh if I ever met her I would probably call her Captain Mercia anyway. She’s got a seax and she knows how to use it.
If you don't reading books with your eyes, read this with your ears instead, it's very good. Then James might hurry up and publish the second one.
Also, I just realised I was pronouncing Aedith wrong this whole time when reading it, instead calling her Edith.
Did you know that PAGANS by @jamesbluecat.bsky.social is also available in audiobook? Narrated by the brilliant actor Gunnar Cauthery (Dear England, The Tudors, War Horse), it's available on Audible, Apple Books, @kobobooks.bsky.social, @libro.fm and more. Here's a taster of what to expect...
Very true, and I suspect all four of the panelists will share that opinion!
Understood. I suppose in a way that’s sort of the point – lots of people write books, but very few actually get published! And there’s so much more to the process than just… writing a story, like you say.
As ever, tone doesn’t come across well on social media, but it was a light-hearted comment on the complexities of the submission and publication journey
Written a book? Congrats! Now the hard part: getting it published. But where do you start? Our Editorial Director, @emmajwaring.bsky.social, will be at Portsmouth Bookfest in March, attempting to demystify the process with a panel of fellow publishing professionals. wegottickets.com/event/683469
Love that bookshops close to me are holding events for authors/books I love!
Pagans tonight was fantastic, thank you @jamesbluecat.bsky.social @moonflowerbooks.bsky.social @waterstones.bsky.social Cardiff!
Next, April: Sophie Keetch & the launch of Storm Over Camelot - a 5 star trilogy, cant wait!
Thank you so much, that’s so kind!
Today's adventures: signing books at @waterstones.bsky.social Chesterfield and Sheffield Orchard Square, and then he'll be chatting and taking questions at @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social this evening. Tickets: www.waterstones.com/events/an-ev...
From flirting with Nell Gwyn at Drury Lane theatre to discovering a trail of dark secrets starting from a gruesome crime scene, our Samuel Pepys is back for more adventures in @jackjewers.bsky.social's new novel, Seething Lane. Preorder now for 25% off! www.waterstones.com/book/seethin... #WPreorder
Love this!!
Approved.
"I'll just go into town for a coffee and lunch."
A coffee and lunch:
Did you catch @jamesbluecat.bsky.social on @skynewsrss.bsky.social this morning? We told you he was going to get everywhere... Now he's off to @waterstones.bsky.social in Market Harborough and Leicester to sign copies, and then to Nottingham tonight for a Q&A: www.waterstones.com/events/an-ev...
Looked at real world, (thanks @arrianna-planey.bsky.social) going back to my @jamesbluecat.bsky.social alt history police noir…
‘DI Drustan has to work without a Forensics team, tech support, legal counsel, backup or a coffee machine to call his own,' said Aedith. 'So, let's not get misty-eyed’
Alas, we don’t have the US rights so in fact James needs a US publisher 😁
PAGANS author @jamesbluecat.bsky.social was on Radio 4 this morning reviewing the papers. Find out his top stories of the day and hear his thoughts on the much-discussed “Wuthering Heights” adaptation by listening back on @bbcsounds.bsky.social from 38m here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
We send our apologies to your wife, but also… sorry not sorry for publishing such a corker. Thanks for sharing, it makes a huge difference.
@jamesbluecat.bsky.social’s PAGANS is just perfectly balancing mismatched buddy cop, noir, and alternative history
I was late making dinner for the wife on Valentine’s Day because I got lost in it. (she forgave me, we’ve been together a bit)
Well I have to admit, we very much agree. Thank you!
Any remaining typos are on her 😘
Ooh how exciting! We’ll make sure @jamesbluecat.bsky.social says hello!
(And also, to be fair, the fact that it’s flippin’ brilliant).
PAGANS is number three in today’s Times Bestsellers chart! A huge congratulations to @jamesbluecat.bsky.social , and a massive thank you to all the @waterstones.bsky.social and indie booksellers who have got behind this book – its success is 100% down to their enthusiasm and passion.
Lovely Pagans review in the Guardian, by Lisa Tuttle, no less! www.theguardian.com/books/2026/f...
EDDINBRUG!
"A great read, combining clever world-building with engaging characters and an exciting story." What a lovely review of PAGANS in @theguardian.com today, huzzah. www.waterstones.com/book/pagans/...
A record day today as @jamesbluecat.bsky.social signs books at @waterstones.bsky.social Newcastle, Toppings Edinburgh, Waterstones Edinburgh Princes Street and then finally, an event tonight at @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social: tickets here: www.waterstones.com/events/an-ev...
Amazing! @jamesbluecat.bsky.social, be on the look out for some truly fabulous hair…
