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Ploughshares Literary Journal @pshares.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

"These, and other reminders, some wanted, even in their bitter sweetness, more still desperately not, shaping themselves for half a heartbeat..." Read Billy O'Callaghan's piece, "What the Snow Brings," in the Winter 2025-26 issue of Ploughshares! bit.ly/4ry7wT7

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Billy O'Callaghan @billythescribe.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

My story, 'One of Our Own', about some of the Irish in London after the war, which was published recently in #NewLetters, can now be read freely on their website. It's pretty long, nearly 13,000 words, so it'll probably take an hour of your time. www.newletters.org/one-of-our-o...

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“One of Our Own” by Billy O’Callaghan – New Letters

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Billy O'Callaghan @billythescribe.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I'll be in Butte, Montana, in October presenting my novel 'Life Sentences' & giving the keynote speech at this year's Festival of Irish Writing, run by Christy Hays & Natalie Storey of Dear Butte. Check out the website for workshops & terrific events: dearbutte.org/irish-writin...

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Billy O'Callaghan @billythescribe.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

I posted about my latest short story, 'One of Our Own' (at 12,000 words not so short...) when it was published a few weeks ago in @newlettersmagazine.bsky.social. Now a copy has arrived in Cork, and seeing new work in print, especially in such an esteemed journal, never fails to thrill.

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Sunburnt Saints Publishing @sunburntsaints.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Head to sunburntsaints.co.uk and click on the subscriber button to register your interest. Four brand new stories a year. What’s not to love? #BookSky 📚

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Billy O'Callaghan @billythescribe.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I'd like to call your attention to a new and unique journal. IO is the brainchild of Niamh Bagnell, a work of art conceived, composed and created entirely free of electronic interference. Place advance orders at ioffline.ie With a limited (and numbered) print run, it's likely to sell out fast.

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Sunburnt Saints Publishing @sunburntsaints.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

New website, up & running at Sunburntsaints.co.uk If you’re interested in subscribing to our chapbooks you can register your interest via the subscriptions page. Don’t forget, @drewgum.bsky.social up first and many more to come! (UK only for now) #Booksky

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Billy O'Callaghan @billythescribe.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

I am very happy to have new short fiction in the latest issue of the estimable New Letters: 'One of Our Own', at 12k a length that's not the easiest to find a home for, but a story I really loved writing. My thanks to the journal's Editor, Christie Hodgen, for liking it enough to want to publish it.

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Billy O'Callaghan @billythescribe.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Like waiting for buses only for two to arrive together: my second story of the week is published, this time in the wonderful South Carolina Review. I am so pleased to find it among such fine writing, thanks to the journal's editor Keith Morris. blogs.clemson.edu/southcarolin...

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Billy O'Callaghan @billythescribe.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

It's always a good day when a new story enters the world, and I am thrilled to have one in the latest Ploughshares (Winter 2025-2026): 'What the Snow Brings'. A lovely start to the new year. Find it, digitally or in print, on the Ploughshares website: pshares.org/product/wint...

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Winter 2025-26 - Ploughshares

The Winter 2025-26 issue features poetry & prose by Alice Hoffman, Victoria Chang, Reginald McKnight, Maggie Dietz, and more.

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Billy O'Callaghan @billythescribe.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

I've a new Christmas short story, Silent Night, in this morning's Irish Examiner. My gratitude to the Examiner for the continued support & special thanks to Features Editor Vickie Maye for asking me to contribute this seasonal story. Best wishes to all for a happy, healthy &peaceful Christmas.

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Billy O'Callaghan @billythescribe.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Every year, probably from as long as I've been writing, I submit work to The Threepenny Review, and every year I've fallen short - until now. You can read my story, Cowboy, in the just-published Winter 2026 issue, & thanks to Threepenny's editor Wendy Lesser my bucket list is shortened by a line.

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Billy O'Callaghan @billythescribe.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Today is German publication day for my novel, Life Sentences. Was das Leben uns Gibt (What Life Gives Us) is translated by Klaus Berr & published by Btb Verlag (who published My Coney Island Baby – as Die Liebenden von Coney Island). I am grateful to all involved & love the gorgeous, evocative cover

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Munster Literature Centre https://munsterlit.ie/ @munsterlitcentre.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

There are a few spaces left to include your submissions for Southword as we are now reaching full capacity. If you would like to be included, please submit your entry today if possible, otherwise you may lose the opportunity to be included. Thanks to all who have sent in their submissions already.

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The Four Faced Liar @the4facedliar.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Spotlight on Issue 3 contributor Billy O’Callaghan. Find the full issue with our stockists & online www.the4facedliar.com/shop @munsterlitcentre.bsky.social @irishpen.bsky.social @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social @writing.ie

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nancygerbault.bsky.social @nancygerbault.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

The Abroad Summer Experience offers a unique opportunity to explore historic destinations while enriching your creative spirit. Featured Authors: JANE SMILEY, CRAIG SANTOS PÉREZ, ANDRE DUBUS III, JACQUELYN MITCHARD, RUTH PADEL, SARAH GRISTWOOD, BILLY O’CALLAGHAN Abroadwritersconference.com

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