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Amazing Worlds Podcast: Mon Dieu Cthulhu!

Blinking in the unaccustomed sunlight, I emerge from my writing cavern of darkness, to talk writing, game design and sci-fi, fantasy and horror! This time it’s with the admirable José from Amazing Worlds, where I make a record breaking (apparently) third appearance on the show. Click here or on the picture below to start watching […]

September 2, 2026 – 7:19 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Amazing Worlds Podcast: Mon Dieu Cthulhu!

Who the devil is Gaston Dubois?

What can you say about Gaston Dubois, hero of the Mon Dieu Cthulhu! series, whose story begins in 1810 as a valiant French hussar? He is valiant but vain, dashing if a little dim, both a dandy and a dimwit, proud as a peacock of his horsemanship, sword skills, impressive moustache and cadenettes —and his […]

August 29, 2026 – 8:44 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Who the devil is Gaston Dubois?

The best Cosmic Horror &Lovecraftian Games

Gaming is inexorably intertwined with Lovecraft, cosmic horror and weird fiction, but what are the greatest Lovecraftian games of all time? What are designers and programmers still obsessed with Lovecraft? What are the most terrifying, strangest and authentic? Can you even pick a single best everone? Well, that’s those are the perplexing questions we attempt […]

August 17, 2026 – 7:42 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on The best Cosmic Horror &Lovecraftian Games

Keeper of the Hidden Flame launches!

Pre-order today • Exclusive subscriber offers • Full cover reveal! Bonjour, Hussars! The wait is over! I’m delighted to announce that Keeper of the Hidden Flame, the newest adventure in the Mon Dieu Cthulhu! series, is now available to pre-order on Amazon UK and US. Better still, web site fans get access to exclusive offers—including […]

August 13, 2026 – 1:13 pm | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Keeper of the Hidden Flame launches!

All Good Things… The End of Achtung! Cthulhu

So, the cat is finally out of the bag and some wistful news as Achtung! Cthulhu, the “WW2 with tentacles” RPG, I’ve written, line edited and poured a fair portion of my creative soul into for over a decade is placed in cryogenic suspension. It’s always sad when something you’ve worked on for so long […]

May 22, 2026 – 9:46 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Comments Off on All Good Things… The End of Achtung! Cthulhu

Exclusive: Free Book + Keeper Cover Reveal!

Spring’s here, the world is waking up and out in the cold cosmos the great old ones are stirring! High time then for an update on recent writing projects, plus, claim a free book on me! Keeper of the Hidden Flame Cover Reveal I’m really pleased to say the next Mon Dieu Cthulhu! novel Keeper […]

May 1, 2026 – 8:55 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Exclusive: Free Book + Keeper Cover Reveal!

Tales of high adventure in Conan: The Hyborian Age!

This morning brings an epic care package: a complete Conan: The Hyborian Age bundle containing the core book, GM screen, two adventure books, glossy map pack, character pads, and a host of Conan accessories—by Crom! I’ve always had a real affection for Robert E. Howard’s Conan the Barbarian. It was one of my formative fantasy […]

December 9, 2025 – 10:10 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Tales of high adventure in Conan: The Hyborian Age!

Interview: Cthulhu Through the Ages!

As an author nothing beats having a free-wheeling ramble through your work past and present with someone who appreciates it. So it was a real pleasure to have a chat with Luise Loges of Part-Time Heroes who was kind enough to interview me recently (Google will translate for you). In this free-ranging interview we talk […]

November 11, 2025 – 9:54 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Interview: Cthulhu Through the Ages!

Get this Pulse-Pounding Occult Thriller for Just 99p/99c!

Halloween is here — the season of darkness, mystery, and supernatural horror. If you’re looking for a gripping Halloween read, look no further than The Trellborg Monstrosities, a WW2 occult thriller packed with Lovecraftian horror, Nazi secrets, and action-packed adventure. To celebrate Halloween, you can grab The Trellborg Monstrosities for just 99p (UK) or 99c […]

October 27, 2025 – 10:46 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Get this Pulse-Pounding Occult Thriller for Just 99p/99c!

The Mythos at War!

It’s all Innsmouth all week. Two visits in seven days to the haunted realms of the cursed New England town may seem excessive. Yet it’s never a chore when you’re in the delightful company of Rob Poyton, Tim Mendees and fellow Mythos author, Christopher Michael. Yes, following last weekend’s Innsmouth Literary Festival another visit to […]

October 6, 2025 – 8:54 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on The Mythos at War!