David (W) Goodman
@davegoodman.bsky.social
Multi-genre writer Spies: @headlinebooks.bsky.social Spaceships: @solarisbooks.bsky.social McDermid Award , Bloody Scotland Debut Prize 2025 winner, McIlvanney Prize 2026 longlist Rep: @harryillingworth.bsky.social More: https://www.davidgoodman.net/
Please note paid subscribers - I'm off on hols so the next Vector essay will be posted on the weekend of 24th/25th, and Friday Sitreps are pausing for 3 weeks. Normal service resumes from the 24th onward. I'll post a bonus Vector at the end of the month, since it's a five-weekend month.
David (W) Goodman@davegoodman.bsky.social · 4d agoClimbing the pyramid The first of this month's Vector essays is live now for Handler and Legend tier members - went a bit ham on this one, it's clocked in a little over 4,000 words! www.davidgoodman.net/climbing-the...
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Narrative Damage@narrativedamagerpg.bsky.social · 2d agoWhen you're trying to dissuade your crew from a job but it only makes them more interested... 😆 Poor Weaver (@davegoodman.bsky.social) had his work cut out trying to avoid this score in the 1st ep of City of Whispers, our Blades in the Dark actual play. Check it out now at www.narrativedamage.com
Two hours left to take advantage of this deal, get your skates on! ⛸️⛸️
David (W) Goodman@davegoodman.bsky.social · 4d agoToday only! You can pick up my second novel in ebook for only 99p in the UK! Several hours of spy shenanigans for less than a quid - get in there: link.amazon/B01zv4Zrp (affiliate link) Other platforms often price match, so do check if you use a different one.
Six hours left for this deal! Fill your boots 🥾
David (W) Goodman@davegoodman.bsky.social · 4d agoToday only! You can pick up my second novel in ebook for only 99p in the UK! Several hours of spy shenanigans for less than a quid - get in there: link.amazon/B01zv4Zrp (affiliate link) Other platforms often price match, so do check if you use a different one.
Climbing the pyramid The first of this month's Vector essays is live now for Handler and Legend tier members - went a bit ham on this one, it's clocked in a little over 4,000 words! www.davidgoodman.net/climbing-the...
Climbing the pyramid
Facing the raw numbers of the publishing game.
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Today only! You can pick up my second novel in ebook for only 99p in the UK! Several hours of spy shenanigans for less than a quid - get in there: link.amazon/B01zv4Zrp (affiliate link) Other platforms often price match, so do check if you use a different one.
The first two were SO much fun, looking forward to continuing the ride!
David (W) Goodman@davegoodman.bsky.social · 5d agoI'm absolutely delighted to announce that @headlinebooks.bsky.social have acquired my new book A TRAITOR'S CALL in a two-book deal! Jamie Tulloch and the Legends team return in May 2027, tackling a threat much closer to home... cc @dhhlitagency.bsky.social @harryillingworth.bsky.social
The Legends series is shaping up brilliantly so far, so be sure to pick up book 3! 👇
David (W) Goodman@davegoodman.bsky.social · 5d agoI'm absolutely delighted to announce that @headlinebooks.bsky.social have acquired my new book A TRAITOR'S CALL in a two-book deal! Jamie Tulloch and the Legends team return in May 2027, tackling a threat much closer to home... cc @dhhlitagency.bsky.social @harryillingworth.bsky.social
Stellar books get stellar sequels
David (W) Goodman@davegoodman.bsky.social · 5d agoI'm absolutely delighted to announce that @headlinebooks.bsky.social have acquired my new book A TRAITOR'S CALL in a two-book deal! Jamie Tulloch and the Legends team return in May 2027, tackling a threat much closer to home... cc @dhhlitagency.bsky.social @harryillingworth.bsky.social
🙌MOAR poor Jamie getting himself into A FIX!🙌 Massive congrats to Dave & everyone at Headline 🖤
David (W) Goodman@davegoodman.bsky.social · 5d agoI'm absolutely delighted to announce that @headlinebooks.bsky.social have acquired my new book A TRAITOR'S CALL in a two-book deal! Jamie Tulloch and the Legends team return in May 2027, tackling a threat much closer to home... cc @dhhlitagency.bsky.social @harryillingworth.bsky.social
I'm absolutely delighted to announce that @headlinebooks.bsky.social have acquired my new book A TRAITOR'S CALL in a two-book deal! Jamie Tulloch and the Legends team return in May 2027, tackling a threat much closer to home... cc @dhhlitagency.bsky.social @harryillingworth.bsky.social
The Sitrep - Fri 2 Oct This week's edition is out now for paid subscribers! www.davidgoodman.net/the-sitrep-f...
The Sitrep - Fri 2 Oct
Recovering slowly, copyedits, Braemar and more
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Episode 1 of our new Blades in the Dark actual play RPG is out now! Heists! Witty repartee! Eldritch horrors!
Narrative Damage@narrativedamagerpg.bsky.social · 6d agoJoin our band of scoundrels in Doskvol as they start their adventure... Will they rise up from the murk or sink into the Void Sea? Part 1 of our Blades in the Dark actual play, CITY OF WHISPERS, is out now! Watch: youtu.be/VHccRDLlN08 Listen: linktr.ee/narrativedam...
One of the lovely perks of appearing at @bloodyscotland.bsky.social is that you’ll be grabbed at some point over the weekend by the official festival photographer Paul Reich and get an amazing portrait done.
This month's edition of The Decrypt, my free monthly newsletter, is out now! Subscribe to get it in your inbox next month, and/or read it online: www.davidgoodman.net/the-decrypt-...
The Decrypt - September 2026
Autumn arrives with a bang.
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I'm back with the @narrativedamagerpg.bsky.social crew, this time playing Blades In The Dark!
Narrative Damage@narrativedamagerpg.bsky.social · last wk.Step into the shadows of Doskvol with us tomorrow as we start a new Blades in the Dark adventure! Will our crew of scoundrels rise up from the murk of Doskvol or sink into the inky depths of the Void Sea? Follow/subscribe on YouTube or podcast app so you don't miss it: linktr.ee/narrativedam...
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Hi, I'm Dave Goodman, an award-winning novelist and short story writer based in East Lothian, Scotland. I write spy thrillers, science fiction and more.
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It’s the LAST DAY for this deal for our American and Canadian cousins! Jump on it to get my second book for a buck before midnight tonight.
David (W) Goodman@davegoodman.bsky.social · 2w agoAmericans! My second book SOLITARY AGENTS is on sale this week on Kindle and Audible for less than one of your dollars. And the promotion is called ‘Top Books of the Year So Far’ so you know you’re getting a proper bargain. Enjoy! www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJRGMK28/
Braemar Literary Festival 2026 - a wonderful 24 hours in Aberdeenshire. www.davidgoodman.net/braemar-lite...
Braemar Literary Festival 2026
A phenomenal night and day by the Dee.
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Day SIX of this US and Canada sale, which ends tomorrow! Get in while you still can 🇺🇸🇨🇦
David (W) Goodman@davegoodman.bsky.social · 2w agoAmericans! My second book SOLITARY AGENTS is on sale this week on Kindle and Audible for less than one of your dollars. And the promotion is called ‘Top Books of the Year So Far’ so you know you’re getting a proper bargain. Enjoy! www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJRGMK28/
We’re having an absolutely incredible weekend at the Braemar Literary Festival, starting with my event last night at the Highland Games Pavilion (cracking turnout, including fellow @dhhlitagency.bsky.social client @suzieedge.bsky.social!)
ICYMI: Frances Crawford has become the first author to win both the McIlvanney Prize and the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize in the same year, for A Bad, Bad Place (Transworld).👇
Frances Crawford becomes first author to win both Bloody Scotland prizes
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Day FIVE of this deal, just two days remaining after today. If you've not already taken advantage, Americans and Canadians, better get your skates on eh?
David (W) Goodman@davegoodman.bsky.social · 2w agoAmericans! My second book SOLITARY AGENTS is on sale this week on Kindle and Audible for less than one of your dollars. And the promotion is called ‘Top Books of the Year So Far’ so you know you’re getting a proper bargain. Enjoy! www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJRGMK28/
Happy Friday! This week's issue of The Sitrep is now live for all paid subscribers - read on for festivals, drafts, unexpected formality and more. www.davidgoodman.net/the-sitrep-f...
The Sitrep - Fri 25 Sep 2026
A busy week of resting (sort of).
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A wonderful evening at @blackwells.bsky.social Edinburgh for the launch of THE SHAPE OF MONSTERS by @clhellisen.com, in conversation with @heatherpalmer.bsky.social - excellent chat and superb book-cover cupcakes.
