A star-filled sky over a mountain lake and an ancient arch glowing with golden light

The worlds of John Oldroyd

Extraordinary
worlds.
Human stories.

Fantasy. Science fiction.
A little wonder beyond the familiar.

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From the writing desk

One story finished.
A new chapter ahead.

01 / THE WRITING
FROM THE WRITING DESK OF

John
Oldroyd

✧YOUNG ADULT
SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY
THE NEXT CHAPTER IS ON ITS WAY
Manuscript complete

Beyond the
ordinary.

I’ve completed a young adult speculative fiction novel. There’s more to share in time: the title, the world, and the story at its heart.

This is where you’ll find those announcements as the next chapter unfolds.

News from the writing desk
YOUNG ADULTSPECULATIVE FICTION

The person behind the pages

Hello.
I’m John.

A writer of imagined worlds,
living in the real one.

I’m John Oldroyd, a Utah-based writer of young adult science fiction and fantasy. I’m also a patent attorney, so words and ideas are a big part of my everyday life.

This is my home for books, writing, and whatever comes next.

A little more about me

Along the way

News & notes.

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07 NOV 2026
From John

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