Taryn Lee Johnston

Publishing Trends for 2026 — Taryn Lee Johnston Publishing isn’t reinventing itself, but the foundations are shifting in ways that matter. From cautious AI adoption to smarter data use and tighter author services, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of...

What's happening in publishing in 2026?

If you're interested in the industry, this is my take on the coming trends.

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✨ A brilliant book launch today at Vellichor Books in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent.
I'm thrilled to share that #TheSentientOnes will now be stocked on their shelves—ready to meet new readers in the heart of the Potteries.
And great to meet @cliftop.bsky.social and @tarynleejohnston.bsky.social

#booksky

What if the machines that saved us… became our rulers?

In #TheSentientOnes
A bold, unnerving debut from @authorbnugent.bsky.social, exploring control, consciousness and what it means to be human.

Out Today! Available from all good bookstores.

@cliftop.bsky.social

Thanks for sharing Brendan 😊

Hi, I’m Taryn and award-winning publisher, ghostwriter & COO of NovoBooks. I help business owners and creatives turn ideas into powerful books that build authority. Expect insights on publishing, AI in writing, and the future of storytelling.

AI rule, rebellion and survival Topical comment and travel writing

A great advance review of #TheSentientOnes - an exciting new sci-fi thriller to be released on 6 November.

@authorbnugent.bsky.social
@ariadnegallardo.bsky.social
@tarynleejohnston.bsky.social
@markstewart2001.bsky.social
#booksky #author #scifi #review

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I didn’t say that! I’d have to read it first. My publishing rules have always been:
Do I like it?
Could I effectively represent it?
Do I like the author?
They’ve always stood me in good stead!

It’s an interesting topic and on trend. Let me know how you get on

If you know someone off to university, this book will be a lifesaver for them - I know because I’ve been giving this advice for seven years!
#booksky #universitylife

I’ve had a two hour walk with the dogs in the woods, it was wonderful to breathe out

Thanks @cliftop.bsky.social & @authorbnugent.bsky.social looking forward to releasing in November 📚

Superb read - but not for the faint-hearted!

Enjoyed working with @authorbnugent.bsky.social as editor & now on the pre-publicity for @tarynleejohnston.bsky.social of Chronos Publishing.

Advance review copies & background available directly from myself - just send a DM.

#TheSentientOnes #Booksky

Lovely to meet up with indie publisher @tarynleejohnston.bsky.social in Lincoln today to hear about her exciting venture NovoBooks, a new kind of publishing platform for authors and service providers. More info soon! #writingcommunity #author #booksky

I have a new platform coming soon and I really want to hear from #authors!!

Through Glass Stone Sour

Hi everyone, first day on the app. Tell me what I need to know! Oh and who should I be following..? This is a pic of my dog Leo feeling offended in his doughnut of shame!

My first day too, is it friendly? 😬