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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

There is so much to love about this interaction, the humble way Mamdani brings in the PM of Norway and down plays his own status, the respect he shows this girl, the handshake, the innocence of it...

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June Caldwell @junec.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

My story 'Púca1' is over the line for 'Ag Dul Siar', an anthology published January 2027 by Hotel Doolin and Banner Books, to mark its 20th anniversary. Includes work from writers, musicians, artists, photographers, folklorists and cultural figures, whose work speaks to the spirit of the place.

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David Hayden @seventydys.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Contributed a short story reading to Doors Into the Dark is a fascinating—now sold out—day of weird fiction at the Seamus Heaney Centre @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social. Saturday 26th September.

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A special #caturday celebrating the discovery of a new cat species Leopardus tilcayo in Bolivia. www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I’ve just, there now, finished a rewrite of my next book, working title “Cat Melodeon”, and I realised that twelve years ago today I uploaded “March to November” for first publication. It was the most terrifying thing I’ve ever chosen to do – and that’s coming from someone 1/3

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Looks like a certain petulant brat got his saggy ass handed to him by a strong woman. You know how much he must have delighted in that. Thank you, President Connolly!

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It's happening again! Mini Plays are back in Abbey Lane Theatre, Armagh 8pm 24th, 25th & 26th September Limited tickets! 🎟️ www.ticketsource.com/armaghtheatr...

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June Caldwell @junec.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We now have 140 X five-star reviews for our #AirBnb room if you're ever looking to stay in Dublin. Writers get a discount! www.airbnb.ie/h/pinkhoused...

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Home in Dublin · ★5.0 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 shared bathroom

Double Room in Glasnevin; free parking/airport bus

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Delighted to be part of the Multiverse Mindworks collective!

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Great night at Flash Fiction. Massive thanks to our talented writers; our hosts, Jane &John; Laura McCool and Darryl Quinn for the gorgeous music; John from Embers for the delicious food; the Food & Cider Festival team at ABC Council & all who came to support us. Thank you for making magic with us ✨

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June Caldwell @junec.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I had the pleasure of reading and blurbing this fabulous short story collection by Órfhlaith Foyle, published by @doirepress.bsky.social It's wonderfully witchy and weird, the *lure* that pulls you in is so strong & off ye fly into magic worlds and strange Celtic voices. Bummed to be missing launch.

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

New! Multiverse Mindworks, a collaboration of spec-fic authors Mark Mullan (Sci-Fi Ireland), @hannaswork.bsky.social @thebelfastreview.bsky.social, R.B. Kelly ("Edge of Heaven"), and Byddi Lee! Promoting Spec-Fic events in N. Ireland & beyond. More information: multiversemindwork.wixsite.com/home

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Such fabulous talent! Loved being involved with this project 😍

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

How lovely to be back at Queen's University Belfast! Delighted to be part of the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's Doors Into the Dark: A Day of Weird Fiction (Isn't all fiction weird? Or is it just the good stuff?) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/doors-into...

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Doors Into the Dark: A Day of Weird Fiction

Join us to explore Science-Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Horror, Myth and the Weird with the makers of fiction, film, comics and games.

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June Caldwell @junec.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

@byddi.bsky.social Thanks again Byddi for the great chats (and laughs) over the past few months and your help & advice. It was great to meet your hubby last night too. I'm really looking forward to reading #Barren

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Very excited about this line-up for the Flash Fiction Armagh event in Crannagael House as part of the #Armagh #foodandciderweekend26 Well done to all the writers who were selected - I can't wait to hear them read! armagh-navancentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Tickets on sale for Armagh Theatre Group's production of Mini Plays 2026 - thrilled that my play is included (an anonymous submission!) Always a good night's craic & has sold out quickly in previous years, so get your ticket early to avoid disappointment. www.ticketsource.com/armaghtheatr...

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Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

New viral dance just dropped.

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Remco van Straten (he/him) @remcovans.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

The postbox top crochet person can be proud of themselves! (Holywood Road, Belfast)

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Susan Lanigan @susanlanigan.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Delighted for Byddi who has written a unique story of climate, history and fertility/ how we can become abundant outside the traditional expectations of motherhood.

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Remco van Straten (he/him) @remcovans.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Huge congrats to Byddi! (People - I know that "Barren" would be an excellent read for a fair few of you, so do heck it out - www.goodreads.com/book/show/22... )

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"...engrossing, immersive and wonderfully constructed .…

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Delighted to receive this medal in the post from Washington State, USA with news 'Barren' is a finalist in the Female Empowerment section of the NG Indie Book Awards. Available on all platforms books2read.com/BarrenByddiLee & from @librariesni.bsky.social Author-signed copies shop.byddilee.com

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Our beautiful, gentle, old boy, Charlie, crossed the rainbow bridge today. All his aches and pains are gone. 💔Roam free.

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

I just went there for the comments - I wasn't dissapointed - especially love "Original Shin"!

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Fiona McKay @fionamckay.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Huge thanks to @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social for this exciting opportunity ❤️ I’m so looking forward to spending time with Niamh, Patrick and @byddi.bsky.social

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Irish Writers Centre @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

In partnership with Varuna National Writers' House, we're delighted to announce the writers selected for the fourth year of the International Lamplight Fellowship Programme: Niamh Boyce, Patrick Chapman, @byddi.bsky.social & @fionamckay.bsky.social. irishwriterscentre.ie/announcing-o...

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Remco van Straten (he/him) @remcovans.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Congrats to pal Byddi - this is very much deserved! (And go read her book "Barren" if you haven't already! It had me go "oh!" every other page, in various intonations)

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Absolutely delighted about this amazing opportunity on the International Lamplight Fellowship Programme with the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social in partnership with Varuna, National Writers' House. I'm particularly excited and honoured to be alongside these superb writers. Can't wait to get started!

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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Such a variety of wildlife when you put a watering spot

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

May Sale on Rejuvenation Book 1 until May 20th - $0.99 on all platforms - download now and read it on your summer hols! Search Rejuvenation Book One by Byddi Lee on any platform, and you'll find it! Or go to books2read.com/Rejuvenation1

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

“Barren” was selected for the Kobo US Mother's Day sale & “Rejuvenation Book 1” was selected for the Kobo Summer Sale across their Canadian stores, prompting a pricedrop on all platforms! Download for 99p or 99 cents... Offer ends soon. books2read.com/ByddiLee #ebooksale #mothersday #summerreads

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Gaslighting with gas prices! You couldn't make this shit up!

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Sue Divin @suedivinwriter.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I’m back on home soil after an amazing few days in London launching Runaway Road. There’s still space to join us at the Fort Dunree, ‘on location’ launch in Donegal. It’s free. Just email info@artlink.ie to reserve your spot.

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I'm delighted to see @greeneandheaton.bsky.social quoting my praise of the brilliant "Runaway Road" by Sue Divin - out now with First Ink Books @panmacmillan.bsky.social Set between Derry and Donegal - highly recommended!@suedivinwriter.bsky.social

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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

From Eritrea to Sudan, Mali to Algeria, words remain powerful enough to make governments afraid. PEN International’s 2026 Case List documents the patterns of pressure and the constraints on civic space shaped by the omnipresence of authoritarian rule.  www.pen-international.org/case-list-ov...

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— PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide

Africa Regional Overview

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Flash Fiction Armagh open submissions for Armagh Food & Cider event at Crannagael House on Sep 3rd 2026. Deadline 3rd Aug 2026. 200 – 700 words in the body of your email (NO ATTACHMENTS please) - byddi@hotmail.com - subject heading Flash Fiction Armagh Submission. You must be available to read.

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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

PEN International is gravely concerned by the arrest and detention of prominent Ahmed Shihab-Eldin in Kuwait amid growing restrictions on online expression. We call for his immediate release. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

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Detention of journalist in Kuwait raises questions about crackdown on freedom of speech

Ahmed Shihab-Eldin was arrested after reporting on friendly fire incident during US conflict with Iran

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Happy Book Birthday to Barren! Poppy would definitely love this cake. Can't believe it's been a year since Barren was launched in the @armaghmuseum with @francesmckennaart Barren is available on all platforms, in bookshops and in libraries NI. books2read.com/byddiLee/

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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

One of Ireland's less common butterflies, the green hairstreak, in a rewilding part of the farm yesterday. Rewilding isn't just about getting more trees and forests back, but increasing diversity and abundance of *all* our natural species and ecosystems.

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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 03/04/2026

I made a little Instagram reel about this image because it’s just so frickin’ cool

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

This thread on #Artemis II - OMG so wonderous... I had missed the green tinge that is the aurorea...and the thinness of our atmosphere, and it's taken at night. Curious about the creamflare just above centre - guessing it's a satellite... But WOW!

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Omg! Huge shoutout to San Francisco, CA! Ocean Beach, you crushed it! 🌊

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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

For the past month, @pen-tlrc.bsky.social have been sharing a poem a day for the Poetry Marathon. Today: Preiere par un fi – Prayer for a Child by Serena Fogolini, in Friulian — a minoritised language spoken in northeastern Italy and in diaspora communities abroad. youtu.be/G03OUtP8-cg

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Serena Fogolini: Preiere par un fi - Prayer for a child (Furlan/Friulian)

YouTube video by Translation and Linguistic Rights Committee of PI

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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

#Belarus: PEN members have actively campaigned for the release of Kaciaryna Andrejeva and Valeryja Kaściuhova. While we rejoice at their freedom, we condemn the authorities’ relentless campaign of repression. #FreeThemAll Read the full statement ⬇️ www.pen-international.org/news/belarus...

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Belarus: Immediately release all those still unjustly imprisoned — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide

‘PEN members around the world have actively campaigned for the release of Kaciaryna Andrejeva and Valeryja Kaściuhova. While we rejoice at their freedom, we vehemently condemn the Belarusian authoriti...

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