St John Starling; a bird of ill omen and author of subversive, queer novels.

This is my newsletter for the purpose of publishing fiction serially (for free!) and sharing updates on my in-progress work. My project for 2025 is A Companion in Vice; a queer gothic romance that I intend to be to Frankenstein what my previous novel — What Manner of Man — was to Dracula.

(You may also find me on Tumblr, Bluesky, and Patreon.)

NEXT: A Companion in Vice 🫀

A Companion in Vice — gothic horror-romance about mad scientists doing nasty things to each other.

PREVIOUSLY: What Manner of Man 🦇

What Manner of Man — queer gothic romance about a priest and a vampire. (Also available on Amazon / DRM-free on Itch.io.)

Also, The Sacred Sins of Father Black — romantic thriller about wine forgery and a devilish, silver-tongued priest. (Only available on Amazon.)

(This newsletter is intended for adults only. 🔞 Do not subscribe unless you are legally an adult where you live.)