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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 20h

Huge thanks to everyone who jammed into @noalibisbookstore this evening to launch #NoVacancy to Emma Warnock for great questions @poempoet for a beautiful intro and all @noalibispress for publishing my wee book.

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Wheeker Books | Clara Ministral @wheekerbooks.bsky.social · 20h

La mejor librería de Belfast, No Alibis, totalmente abarrotada esta noche para la presentación de lo nuevo de @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social, "No Vacancy", una colección de microrrelatos sobre estancias en hoteles.

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Jet lagged and slightly sniffly and beyond delighted to be off to @noalibisbookstore to launch my 10th book. #NoVacancy is a collection of tiny hotel stories with stunning illustrations by Rory Jeffers. It was a joy to work on it with David and the team @noalibispress

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I’ve spent almost a week re-reading Flannery’s letters as I travel round the Midwest. There’s some deeply problematic stuff in here alongside some of the most profound wisdom and regular displays of her acerbic wit.

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Day Two ACIS conference at University of Notre Dame. Delivered keynote. Did not get laughed out of the building. Hung out with @annemarienichurreain Saw some Irish dancing. Looked at the autumn trees.

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

First time spotting #FewAndFarBetween in the wilds of a US bookstore

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I can’t watch the X Files while I’m in the US. I am in withdrawal.

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I’ve never been a keynote speaker before. Really looking forward to this tomorrow. Drop in if for some reason you happen to be passing through South Bend.

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A huge heartfelt thank you to the legendary Cathy Brown for this gorgeous and extremely generous review of #NoVacancy I’m really grateful for all Cathy’s support and encouragement (and brilliant book recommendations) over the years. 746books.com/2026/09/25/n...

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No Vacancy by Jan Carson

I’ve been reading and reviewing Jan Carson’s work for years now, from the exuberant magic of her debut novel Malcolm Orange Disappears through the sharp, inventive stories of Quickly, While They St…

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Friends in Paris, we'll be launching No Vacancy at the Centre Culturel Irlandais on October 8th. Please help get the word out as it's free and you're all invited. Booking information via this link www.centreculturelirlandais.com/en/whats-on/...

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Always a treat to get a wee run into RTE. Thanks so much to @rickoshea.bsky.social for a great chat about #NoVacancy on Arena tonight. If you’re Dublin based join us for the launch @booksupstairs.bsky.social on Friday 16th October

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Our @mexico_and_below read for October is Kwon Yeo-sun’s Lemon (translated by Janet Hong) we meet Wednesday 21st at 6:30pm @noalibisbookstore all welcome. Please do read the book before coming along. You can purchase it 10% off in store.

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I’ll be on RTE Arena from 7pm this evening talking all things hotel and microfiction with Rick O’Shea listen along live or catch up later via the link #NoVacancy www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

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Arena - RTÉ Radio 1

A look at what's happening in the world of arts, culture and entertainment presented by Rick O'Shea.

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I read two books this weekend. Both were excellent and ludicrously different yet in the strangest way pretty much the same story about constructed identity and charismatic, manipulative men. I love it when books feel like they’re talking to each other and they’ve drawn you into the conversation…

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Had the most amazing afternoon @seamusheaneyhomeplace (who were, as always, the most gracious hosts) performing Love Song to Lough Neagh one final time with @fernasongs @thedangerousharpist and the @eastsideartsbel community choir. #FewAndFarBetween

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Petition to install break lights on tourists inclined to walk 3 or 4 abreast on city pavements. I’ve almost collided with umpteen eejits this week who’ve stopped suddenly mid-stride to take photos of historical shit. #Dublin

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Hi folks. Does anyone know if there’s a play park (slides swings etc) in Bellaghy near the Homeplace? Any help would be greatly appreciated

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Nigel Kneale’s Crow @darkandlonelywater.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Just rereading ‘Few and Far Between’ before I write the review for Libraries NI. I’m enjoying the subtext 🤠 @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

First time reading from a brand new book is always a nerve wracking affair. Big thanks to Kathy Clugston for letting me talk about #NoVacancy and weird hotels on BBC Radio Ulster’s The Ticket this evening. You can listen back via @bbcsounds.bsky.social

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I’ll be on BBC Radio Ulster’s The Ticket this evening, sometime from 6pm, talking to Kathy Clugston about #NoVacancy Listen in live or listen back via this link www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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BBC Radio Ulster - The Ticket, Culture Night, Jan Carson, Paddy McKeown, Richard Clements and Anna-Jane Casey

From blockbuster movies to comedy gigs, Kathy Clugston has just the ticket.

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Called into Literature Ireland HQ this morning and came away with one of their very swanky new tote bags. All the cool Irish writer will be sporting these this season.

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

My 8th Flannery O’Connor of the year and it’s definitely one for the die hards. She was a brutal and very funny reviewer. Maybe don’t read this sample if you like cats. #MyYearWithFOC

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I invented a new word today “Dunnes-appointment” for when you trek all the way across Dublin to the big Dunnes and they don’t have any good jumpers.

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The Stinging Fly @stingingfly.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We are delighted to offer an online craft seminar with Sinéad Morrissey entitled Writing from the Inside: On Immediacy of Poetic Address. The seminar will run on Tuesday 13th October from 7pm to 8.30pm, online via Zoom. Tickets now on sale: stingingfly.org/product/writ...

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Such lovely words about #NoVacancy from the brilliant Sarah Gilmartin. Not long now. Still some tickets left for the Dublin launch on October 16th @booksupstairs.bsky.social

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Almost missed this one. Happy 136th birthday to the queen. #AgathaChristie

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Time to crack on with Season 4 (no slowing down if I’m to finish this marathon by Halloween)

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A strong contender for best title of the year… Especially given the fact there’s a house fire but no specific mention of a hearth in the book.

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Hey there Canterbury, I’ll be in your neck of the woods late November reading from and chatting about #NoVacancy would love to see you there at Chapters Coffee and Books on 27th

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Thoughts on X Files Series Three. The stand alones are a bit silly. Bring back the properly evil stuff in series 2. There’s far too much Smoking Man Mulder and Scully are running through family members at a rate of notts. RIP Scully’s stupid dog.

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

You can listen along with my episode of Pick of the Week on Radio 4 at 6:15pm on Sunday or listen back later on BBC Sounds via this link (this was so much fun to work on) www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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BBC Radio 4 - Pick of the Week, Jan Carson

Jan Carson presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

One of those mornings when it takes some time to congratulate all your writing pals for their much deserved accolades. There are far too many hideously talented people in my life. Dead pleased for them all.

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This, from Valeria Luiselli’s latest - worth chewing on.

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

If you happen to be in Brussels in October, I'll be facilitating a masterclass workshop on writing memorable characters as part of my Passaporta residency. There are only a few places left so snap them up quick. Info below. www.passaporta.be/en/calendar/...

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How to craft memorable characters. A masterclass with Jan Carson | Passa Porta

Join Jan Carson, Passa Porta’s writer-in-residence for October, to learn about how to craft memorable characters.

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I’m on Pick of the Week duty this week which means I’ve spent most of the last five days permanently wired up to BBC Radio 4. It’s been a blast. Tune in on Sunday for some top listening recommendations

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Just panic bought a coat that make me look like I go pheasant hunting at the weekend. (Nb I do not go pheasant hunting at the weekend)

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Wheeker Books | Clara Ministral @wheekerbooks.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Spain, you need to up your game!

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Heads up, Dublin pals. The launch for #NoVacancy will be at the brilliant @booksupstairs.bsky.social on Friday 16th October at 6:30pm. It’s free AND you get extra bonus Cathy Sweeney. Please reserve your spot at www.booksupstairs.ie/events

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It’s 5 years since my first French publication. I’ve had 4 books translated into French since, another coming in Feb, made umpteen visits to beautiful France and so many lovely French friends. So grateful for that serendipitous encounter with my publisher Sabine Wespessier at Ljubljana Book Fair.

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I watched the Casualty 40th anniversary episodes and it’s probably going to take me a week to recover. I love these made up people more than I love most of the real people in my life.

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Gorgeous words about #NoVacancy from one of my favourite poets/pals

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Sally Hayden @sallyhayd.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Watching the news from Germany. It might be of interest to people that 'My Fourth Time, We Drowned' has 6 translation deals but we never managed to find a German publisher (though it's the one we tried hardest for). It is about migration & EU complicity in crimes against humanity on Europe's borders

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I have a feeling I’m going to regret not snapping up this beauty at the airport

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

If you work for the FBI do you have to wear a trenchcoat or is it more of a trend that kind of got out of control?

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Forty Eight hours in sunny Paris has been an absolute tonic. I haven’t done very much but what I’ve done, I have done in style.

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