The Wordmonger story:

A trusted curator of stories and storytellers.

Wordmonger exists to celebrate stories and the people courageous enough to tell them.

It’s a creative destination.

With four distinct functions:

  • A publishing imprint.
  • A home for multiple author brands.
  • A place where readers can connect through blogs, interviews, and shared experiences.
  • A community that celebrates independent authors and storytelling.


‘Wordmonger’s one clear purpose is to discover, create, and champion stories that move.’


The brand hierarchy

John Christie:
Founder • Publisher • Literary Agent • Interviewer • Storyteller

Wordmonger:
Publishing Imprint • Author Hub • Indie Community • Media Platform

Creative Voices:

  • David Roeburn — speculative fiction and emotionally driven novels.
  • Alex Cambridge — thoughtful non-fiction.
  • Blueberry Goggle Pants — imaginative children’s stories.
  • John C — music and songwriting.
  • Why Wordmonger.


“Every story deserves the right voice, and every voice deserves the chance to be heard.”


The Wordmonger Philosophy.

At the heart of the Wordmonger identity is the Greek letter φ (phi) a symbol of the Golden Ratio, long associated with harmony, proportion, and enduring beauty in art, architecture, literature, and nature.

For us, it represents more than symbolism.

It reflects our belief that the most memorable stories achieve balance; between imagination and authenticity, intellect and emotion, mystery and revelation.

They neither overwhelm nor understate, but unfold with purpose, inviting readers to discover meaning that lingers long after the final page.

Whether publishing speculative fiction, thoughtful non-fiction, children’s stories, or celebrating the voices of independent authors, Wordmonger is guided by a simple principle:

Great storytelling is crafted with intention, balance, and heart.

For that reason, the φ is not merely the Golden Ratio it’s the symbol of Wordmonger’s core belief:

Stories are at their most powerful when they achieve harmony between thought and feeling, imagination and truth.