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Niamh Boyce

@boycie.bsky.social
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Irish Writer. Humourless Hag. Author of Her Kind, The Herbalist & Inside The Wolf

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 12403: Restrictions can actually be helpful, especially if you've become comfortable with the way you work. If you're struggling under easy conditions, try putting yourself under a little pressure. Limit your writing time. Change your space. Write longhand. It works.
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Mairéad Hearne | Swirl and Thread Book Blog @maireadhearne.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
#BookReview Hungry: A Biography of My Body by Katriona O'Sullivan (bestselling author of Poor) An inspiring story about one woman's struggle to learn self-acceptance & self-worth Raw & compassionate Written with dignity, integrity & authenticity www.swirlandthread.com/hungry-katri... #booksky
Cover of Hungry: A Biography of My Body by Katriona O'Sullivan with a quote from the publisher
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Granta @grantamag.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
‘Titch was like, God you’re lucky mate, I was about to smash your head off that fucking pavement.’ New fiction from Thomas Morris  granta.com/titch/
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Titch | Thomas Morris | Granta
‘You should have seen him that night, though. I didn’t know what’d got into him.’ Fiction by Thomas Morris.
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The Stinging Fly @stingingfly.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
We invite artists to submit potential cover art for our magazine, until Monday May 11th, 5pm (Irish Time). Our magazine and book cover artists have included Pat Curran, Stephanie Deady, Niamh Flanagan, James Hanley, Alice Maher, Melissa O'Donnell and Lee Welch. stingingfly.org/news/call-ou...
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Declan Meade @declanmeade.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Happy to have recently joined the board of Irish PEN and would encourage more writers to become members. Find out more here: irishpen.com/become-a-mem...
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Become a Member - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann
Membership of Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is €40 per year for full members, €30 for associate members and €10 for students & unwaged. The aims of Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann are to promote friendly co-ope...
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Sinéad Gleeson @sineadgleeson.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Our friend, poet and activist @sarahmaintains.bsky.social has been illegally detained by the IDF and is being held in an Israeli jail. There are reports of mistreatment and human rights violations. Please keep pressure on the Irish government and embassy to secure the release of Sarah and others. 🇵🇸🇮🇪
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@Galleybeggars @galleybeggars.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Our short story prize is open for submissions again! Please share this widely - and please send us your stories: www.galleybeggar.co.uk/prize Closing date 8 November!
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Prize — Galley Beggar Press
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SAM BLAKE @samblakebooks.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Huge thanks to the Irish Independent for covering this, (I've just seen a BBC article about a musician this has happened to). For readers, the solution is to buy real books in independent bookshops, a win win for everyone and a lose for the scammers. If you prefer ebooks, be very careful out there 🤯
Feature article in the Irish Independent - also available online - about AI generated books being sold in my name. Screen shot of the opening of the Irish Independent article about AI generated books being sold with my name on the cover.
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Books Upstairs @booksupstairs.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
📣 We’re recruiting! • Bookseller/Barista position available • 3-5 days a week • Bookshop experience essential • Email CVs and cover emails to shop@booksupstairs.ie by 15th August
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Irish Writers Centre @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
Submissions are open for the International Debut Novel Competition We’re celebrating past winners with their memories starting with @boycie.bsky.social whose winning novel, The Herbalist, winner of the Debut of the Year at The Irish Book Awards. Details here irishwriterscentre.ie/internationa...
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Niamh Boyce @boycie.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Thanks to Nicci and Mick for their work on this brilliant podcast #bridgetcleary #alicekyteler #witchtrials #changeling www.mixcloud.com/CRKC887fm/co...
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From Alice Kyteler To Bridget Cleary And The Modern Day Witch Hunt 27-06-25 19:00-20:30
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Niamh Boyce @boycie.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
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Niamh Boyce @boycie.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
#publicationday Thrilled skinny with The Herbalist, and it's sumptuous cover - released internationally this month, starting here today... amzn.eu/d/aWs8ph6
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The Herbalist: A moving historical novel inspired by true events in 1930s Ireland: Amazon.co.uk: Boyce, Niamh: 9781738550630: Books
Buy The Herbalist: A moving historical novel inspired by true events in 1930s Ireland by Boyce, Niamh (ISBN: 9781738550630) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible ...
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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Our statement on Gaza, signed by almost 400 Irish writers. irishpen.com/2025/06/05/s... Please share widely.
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Statement on Gaza - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann
‘If I must die, I want a resonant death… a death that the whole world will hear’Fatima Hassouna, writer, photographer, and journalist killed in Gaza on 16 April 2025 We, the undersigned writers of the...
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roseservitova.bsky.social @roseservitova.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Please consider supporting or joining my Virtual 'My Favourite Book' Coffee Morning that I'm hosting on Saturday July 5th at 11am IST/GMT) to help relieve the suffering in Gaza. Thank you so much! www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/C...
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Support Rose Servitova's Page on iDonate.ie
Rose Servitova's Page for Médecins Sans Frontières /Doctors Without Borders Ireland (MSF) and UNICEF Ireland, created by Rose Servitova | iDonate.ie
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Mslexia @mslexia.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Submission Slot ✍️ We're after stories and poems on the theme 'Blue' for our Issue 107 Showcase. Send up to two stories (up to 2,200 words each) or four poems (up to 40 lines each) on the theme. Deadline: 9 June 2025 mslexia.co.uk/submit-your-... #AmWriting #WritingCommunity
The Blue Ridge Mountains with partly cloudy sky
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Emma Darwin @emmadarwinwriter.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
"Our yoga is about ensuring that our word-mind can respond as fully and fluently as possible to whatever our story-mind comes up with" buff.ly/3BljUfF
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Niamh Boyce @boycie.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Nice to see you here Claire!
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Dr Shauna Gilligan @shaunagilligan.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
It's 1st May and #poetryday so I'm revisiting FIRE @arlenhouse.bsky.social and the stunning opening poem HERE @cristinleach.bsky.social @oonaghmontague.bsky.social alongside the beautiful artwork WINDOW @boycie.bsky.social May words and pictures continue to shine light....
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Niamh Boyce @boycie.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Delighted to have a poem in this Massive anthology of Irish women's poetry from the legendary feminist press @arlenhouse.bsky.social Congratulations to Editors by @alanhayes.bsky.social & @nualaoconnor.bsky.social Beautiful cover art by Pauline Bewick #washingwindowsV
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Niamh Boyce @boycie.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
I've just signed this petition protesting Meta's theft of Irish writing, which they've used to build their AI tool. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr...
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Protest Meta's Theft of Irish Writing
I've just signed this petition protesting Meta's theft of Irish writing, which they've used to build their AI tool. Will you sign too?
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Lia MIlls @liamills.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
This will be great! irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/hist... @katmezzacappa.bsky.social @boycie.bsky.social @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social
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History That’s Not Musty Or Fusty: Masterclass with Martina Devlin - Irish Writers Centre
One-day intensive masterclass on writing historical fiction. In-person at the Irish Writers Centre (Dublin). Saturday 8 March 2025.
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Martin Doyle @martindoyle.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Carmel Harrington: ‘I was 40 before I dared to start querying agents. After 47 rejections I decided to self-publish’. The writer on her new novel, The Stolen Child; being chosen to write an official Cold Feet tie-in; and her Dean Koontz motto for life www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
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Author Carmel Harrington: ‘I was 40 before I dared to start querying agents. After 47 rejections I decided to self-publish’
The writer on her lastest novel, The Stolen Child; being chosen to write an official Cold Feet tie-in; and her Dean Koontz motto for life
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Niamh Boyce @boycie.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Thank you Lia!
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Lia MIlls @liamills.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
libranwriter.wordpress.com/2025/02/28/f... @shaunagilligan.bsky.social @boycie.bsky.social @martinadevlinbooks.bsky.social
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Fire: Brigid and the Sacred Feminine: An interview with editors Niamh Boyce and Shauna Gilligan (PART 2 of 2)
FIRE Part 2: COLLABORATION AND PRACTICALITIES This is a continuation of an interview first posted on 26/02/2025 (The first question is repeated) Lia: I’m interested in the fact that you are both in…
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Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
I feel very fortunate to have had her come into the shop a few times, a gentle soul and always a pleasure to talk to. Solas na bhFlaitheas dá h-anam uasal.
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Dr Shauna Gilligan @shaunagilligan.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Thanks to @liamills.bsky.social for the generous and thoughtful questions about #Fire anthology which I co-edited with @boycie.bsky.social. Great to revisit our process and thoughts around themes and call out on #Brigid publication funded by Brigid1500 #kildarecountycouncil
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Lia MIlls @liamills.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Fire: Brigid and the Sacred Feminine: An interview with editors Niamh Boyce and Shauna Gilligan (PART 1 of 2) Fire: Brigid and the Sacred Feminine Edited by Niamh Boyce and Shauna Gilligan Fire: Brigid and the Sacred Feminine is an anthology of stories, poems and images based on the figure of…
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Fire: Brigid and the Sacred Feminine: An interview with editors Niamh Boyce and Shauna Gilligan (PART 1 of 2)
Fire: Brigid and the Sacred Feminine Edited by Niamh Boyce and Shauna Gilligan Fire: Brigid and the Sacred Feminine is an anthology of stories, poems and images based on the figure of Brigid (Goddess for some, saint for others) from Irish and international writers and artists. Curated and edited by Niamh Boyce and Shauna Gilligan, it is described by Niamh Wycherley as ‘a deeply personal, evocative and at times blissfully painful testimony to Brigid’s enduring legacy.’
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Lia MIlls @liamills.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
@shaunagilligan.bsky.social @boycie.bsky.social @martinadevlinbooks.bsky.social
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Niamh Boyce @boycie.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Interview from the wonderful Lia Mills about Fire 🔥 anthology of writing inspired by Brigit, Goddess, Saint & the sacred feminine libranwriter.wordpress.com
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Libran Writer (Lia Mills)
Occasional notes on writing & life
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Kildare Readers Festival @kildarereaders.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
We've started a podcast. We invite you to settle in & listen to engaging discussions with authors about their work, inspirations, & the stories behind their books. Whether you missed these talks the first time around or want to relive the experience, give us a listen open.spotify.com/show/62t0eaH...
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Podcast · Kildare Reads Podcast · Kildare Reads is a monthly podcast bringing you captivating conversations with renowned authors, straight from the heart of the Kildare Readers Festival. Join us as w...
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Niamh Boyce @boycie.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
The boys being Bob & Sylvie in kilkenny #acompleteunknown
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Anna Mazzola @annamazz.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
What a week to have a book out about political corruption and powerful, abusive men! At least in my novel they get their comeuppance. My first Anna Sharpe thriller. Out today in all formats in the UK, and in eBook and audio in the US. #NotesOnADrowning annamazzola.com/notes-on-a-d...
Nice quotes about the bookCopy of the book by The Thames.
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Elizabeth C. Waight @marchlands.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
#Writers! Can’t recommend Emma’s tool-kit enough! Any encounter with Emma makes you a better writer, whatever your genre. Enjoy!
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Irish Writers Centre @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Looking to write more this year? 🖊️ From writing short stories to autopoetic essay, our jam-packed winter course programme covers all writerly whims. 😉 Book now! irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/
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Irish Writers Centre, Dublin, Ireland. Writing courses, literary events, professional development for writers, fiction, poetry, non-fiction, playwriting.
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SAM BLAKE @samblakebooks.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
I think I managed *not* to post today's rather stunning news!🤦 JICYMI, I'm THRILLED that The Killing Sense flew into the Irish chart at No 3, just behind Sally Rooney & Graham Norton 🥂🍾 Get it online @ Eason, €14.99 & free postage - or pop into yr local bookshop! 🙏❤️ www.easons.com/the-killing-...
Photo of the Irish Times chart listing, topped by the original fiction section. The Killing Sense is at No 3 (yay!) Photo of a bottle of champagne with a special white sleeve printed in gold with the Eiffel Tower. On either side of the bottle are copies of The Killing Sense. The corner of the Irish Times bestseller list is lying at an angle at the bottom of the bottle.
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Niamh Boyce @boycie.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Congratulations!
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Niamh Boyce @boycie.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Thank you!
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Irish Writers Centre @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Learn the practical skills & methodologies of an art critic with @cristinleach.bsky.social Establish your distinctive writerly eye/I, and explore Irish painter Brian Maguire’s artwork (starts 6th of Feb!) In-person course in association w/ Hugh Lane Gallery. irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/test...
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Testimony: The Eye/I of the Writer with Cristín Leach (in association with Hugh Lane Gallery) - Irish Writers Centre
6-week creative writing course at the Hugh Lane Gallery (Dublin). Explore your writerly eye/I, in response to the theme of ‘testimony’ in Irish painter Brian Maguire’s major exhibition. Starts Thursda...
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Niamh Boyce @boycie.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
www.amazon.com/Her-Kind-thr...
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Niamh Boyce @boycie.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Are people leaving over fact checking? I don't get any 'facts' from fb (though not underplaying it's influence) & think the money guys will follow what ever forum becomes popular and eat it up again ad nauseum. It's been a real community - unlike here, I know everyone irl on fb
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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Irish PEN / PEN na hÉireann is migrating from the Other Place. Welcome to our new followers, and thank you for following us! And a very happy new year to you all.
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Niamh Boyce @boycie.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Hi Clare, I'm here from Savvy Snug - there are starter packs in the threads there 👋
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Niamh Boyce @boycie.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Welcome ! I don't think so, but he's on Instagram
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Writing.ie Online Writing Magazine @handle.invalid · 16/11/2024
Yay, we've worked out how to switch accounts, now to hook up with www.writing.ie and we'll be away!
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Niamh Boyce @boycie.bsky.social · 02/05/2024
I love this new cover so much! For American readers interested in witch trials, women's history, Ireland... my novel Her Kind is now available in the US, through Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Amazon ... Ebook, hardback, paperback
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Niamh Boyce @boycie.bsky.social · 25/04/2024
Congratulations!
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The Author, Séamas O'Reilly @seamas.bsky.social · 10/02/2024
Today the Irish Examiner published my piece about the hellscape of platform manipulation and spam that is the modern web. In it, I highlighted that such actions materially benefit Twitter. Now, for the first time in 14 years, I've been suspended by Twitter. For "platform manipulation and spam".
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Niamh Boyce @boycie.bsky.social · 27/01/2024
Seeking writing or art.... keep her lit 🔥
A call for art or writing on the theme of the sacred feminine or Brigid or The heritage of Kildare. Email HolyCowsRedBook@gmail.com to submit
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