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James Luke Worrad lives in Leicester, England, and has for almost all his life. He has a degree in classical studies from Lampeter University, Wales. He has found this invaluable to his growth as a science fiction and fantasy writer in that he soon discovered how varied and peculiar human cultures can be. In 2011 James attended Clarion, an SF workshop held at the University of California, San Diego. He's had short stories published by Daily Science Fiction, Flurb, Newcon Press and Obverse Books. He also writes screen plays for short films, one of which- Flawless- won the Seven/Five Film Festival Award and was selected for both the Cannes and NYC Independent film festivals. (It was also screened at CERN, home of the Large Hadron Collider). H ...more

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	Pennyblade by J.L. Worrad (Goodreads Author), James Worrad (Goodreads Author) 3.26 avg rating — 321 ratings — published 2022 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Keep Within 3.81 avg rating — 63 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers: An Anthology by Jendia Gammon (Goodreads Author) (Author And Editor), Gareth L. Powell (Goodreads Author) (Author and Editor), Scarlett R. Algee (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.25 avg rating — 48 ratings — published 2025 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Of Enchantment, Enigma, and the Infinite: An Anthology by Jendia Gammon (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Gareth L. Powell (Editor), Eugen Bacon (Goodreads Author) 4.43 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2025 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Of Dread, Decay, and Doom: An Anthology by Jendia Gammon (Goodreads Author) (Editor And Illustrator), Scarlett R. Algee (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Gareth L. Powell (Editor) 4.43 avg rating — 7 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Of Blades, Betrayal, and Blood: A Grimdark Anthology by Jendia Gammon (Goodreads Author) (Editor), J.L. Worrad (Goodreads Author) (Author And Editor), Sarah L. Miles 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — expected publication 2027 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Void and the Darkness: A Space Horror Anthology by Jendia Gammon (Goodreads Author) (Author And Editor), Kali Wallace (Goodreads Author) (Author And Editor), Gareth L. Powell 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — expected publication 2028 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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I'm awed and humbled by the kind words of fellow authors for my upcoming novel. My ego is the size of Wales right now!

“Full of dark intrigues, wonderfully layered characters, and a dazzling plot that twists and turns in satisfying ways, this book is masterfully written and just bloody fantastic to read.”—Sebastien de Castell, award-winning author of The Greatcoats and Spellslinger series

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J.L. Worrad said: " An absolute treat for Jim Henson fans and fans of 80s fantasy movies generally. TSG has a big heart wrapped in wonder and sprinkled with fun. "

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