Tag Archives: Mon Dieu Cthulhu!

Discover the Keepers of the Hidden Flame!

During his battles against evil Gaston Dubois has often stood alone. Sometimes aid has come from companions like the mysterious Major Seraph, or the delectable Mademoiselle Brockenhurst, but largely Dubois has had to combat the forces of the mythos unaided. In Keeper of the Hidden Flame, out on Sep 22nd (paperback available now), the fourth […]

September 10, 2026 – 8:10 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Discover the Keepers of the Hidden Flame!

Ride with the men of the “Accursed 31st”!

When Lieutenant Gaston Dubois is demoted and disgraced after fighting a duel he is posted, much to his horror, to the second company of the fifth squadron of the 31st Dragoons. Not only is this an affront to his honour (and his dress sense), but taking command of the “Accursed 31st” he faces an unruly, […]

September 4, 2026 – 8:55 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Ride with the men of the “Accursed 31st”!

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?

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!

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!

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!

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!

Mid-Summer Mythos Madness Update!

It’s been a big year. Whenever I come to write a new blog it always a surprise to find just how long it’s been since the last one. Was it really November? Seems it was. Travel Broadens the Mind and Soul 2025 has been a busy year and a varied one. It began with an […]

June 30, 2025 – 9:56 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Mid-Summer Mythos Madness Update!

Rolling the bones with Really Dicey!

Cthulhu during the Napoleonic wars? They said it couldn’t be done… I’m here to prove them wrong! Well, I exaggerate a little… slightly… for effect… mainly. No-one actually said it couldn’t be done, but maybe it shouldn’t be done? Nonsense, the Napoleonic age is a prime setting for weird fiction adventures. There’s the grand backdrop […]

October 22, 2024 – 7:54 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Rolling the bones with Really Dicey!