Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Il sera publié l’année prochaine par Métailié… 010
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Haha, excellent! That’s what we like to hear! I mean, sorry you missed your bus and all…😉 131
Reposted by Liam McIlvanneyMartin Shaw @thebooksdesk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026“One of the great joys of teaching is when you encounter a student whose ability just blows you away,” @liammcilvanney.bsky.social says. “In 3 decades of university teaching, I have awarded a mark of 100% precisely twice.” On @molly-cri.bsky.social’s debut, out now! www.otago.ac.nz/news/newsroo...otago.ac.nzTurning to crime pays off for Otago authorA criminally good book has just hit the streets of Dunedin. The perpetrator? Otago kaimahi Molly Crighton. 0217
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Dunedinites! One of Scotland’s finest writers, Donald S Murray, will be discussing his work in the Dunedin City Library on Thursday 27 August at 5.30pm. Don’t miss it! 🏴📚 072
Reposted by Liam McIlvanneyMartin Shaw @thebooksdesk.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Late to this by @liammcilvanney.bsky.social, but now it’s in “wee” format there were no more excuses! And as everybody has said, what a superior crime fiction it is: a book with real heart as well as writerly chops. And makes me hanker for Scotland… 183
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Ah, that’s great to hear, Martin. Thanks so much! 🙏 010
Reposted by Liam McIlvanneyMartin Shaw @thebooksdesk.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Deal news! So delighted to share the cover of this phenomenal debut from Dunedin’s @molly-cri.bsky.social! As @liammcilvanney.bsky.social says, “it’s rare to encounter a debut as assured & accomplished as this”. Out in August from Moa Press/Hachette! www.hachette.co.nz/molly-cright... 1202
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Still time to apply for the two-year Eamon Cleary Postdoctoral Fellowship in Irish Studies, working with my stellar colleague Professor @maebhlong.bsky.social in the Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies @universityofotago.bsky.social…🍀otago.taleo.netEamon Cleary Postdoctoral Fellow in Irish StudiesClick the link provided to see the complete job description. 066
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Old man. New T-shirt. Another scorcher from the excellent @pepperraccoon.com… 👌 2261
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Classic! Never saw him ride a bike in my life… 100
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 11/10/2025I’m afraid that, rather heretically for someone living in NZ, I take about as much interest in competitive rugby as I do in competitive tiddlywinks, so I’ll have to take your word for it…! 100
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 09/10/2025It’s NZ. They assume everyone is an advanced and assiduous horticulturalist… 020
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Ah, well, now I come to the shameful admission that, instead of planting and nurturing and watering my tree as a symbol of my citizenship, I left it too late and the thing kinda withered in its pot. They’ll probably deport me now…🫣 130
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Congratulations! But did they give you a tree? They give you a tree when you become an NZ citizen…🇳🇿 240
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Thanks so much, Caroline! Delighted you enjoyed it! 010
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Applications are invited for the 2026 CISS Scottish Writing Fellowship at the University of Otago in Aotearoa New Zealand. Flights, accommodation & stipend for 2 months at the Caselberg House near Dunedin. Apply at the link below by 31 October. Good luck…! www.otago.ac.nz/cissotago.ac.nzCentre for Irish and Scottish StudiesThe Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies provides an opportunity to study the literature, history, politics and culture of Ireland and Scotland – and of the Irish and Scottish diasporas – over the pa... 12014
Reposted by Liam McIlvanneyBloody Scotland @bloodyscotland.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Announcing our McIlvanney Prize finalists: @tariqashkanani.bsky.social - The Midnight King @liammcilvanney.bsky.social - The Good Father @callummcsorley.bsky.social - Paperboy @damedenisemina.bsky.social - The Good Liar @ianrankin1.bsky.social - Midnight and Blue Winner revealed next Friday! 👏👏👏 36720
Reposted by Liam McIlvanneyMaebh Long @maebhlong.bsky.social · 28/08/2025I so enjoyed chatting with the wonderful Nicole Flattery on Write Spot. Thanks to the great team at OAR and Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature! oar.org.nz/shows/write-...oar.org.nzWrite Spot with Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature - Otago Access RadioWrite Spot takes a look at how our city is embracing its City of Literature status with Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature director Nicky Page and Special Guests. 021
Reposted by Liam McIlvanneyMaebh Long @maebhlong.bsky.social · 03/09/2025So wonderful to be in conversation with our 2025 Writing Fellow at the Centre of Irish and Scottish Studies. Nicole Flattery shared excellent insights into her works and we got an advance peak into her forthcoming novel! Thanks as always to Dunedin City Library and UNESCO Dunedin City of Literature 051
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 29/08/2025Not surprised, Maebh. Tremendous event altogether👏 010
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 28/08/2025PaperPlus in the Golden Centre mall. People of taste… 110
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 28/08/2025Fantastically broad, deep and illuminating conversation between Prof @maebhlong.bsky.social and the 2025 CISS Irish Writing Fellow Nicole Flattery in Dunedin tonight. Can’t wait to get cracking on these books… 180
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Fantastic to see my stellar Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies compadre, Prof @maebhlong.bsky.social, shortlisted for the Literary Encyclopedia Prize for her outstanding co-written monograph on The Rise of Pacific Literature. Comhghairdeas, Maebh! 👏👏👏otago.ac.nzBook on the rise of Pacific literature shortlisted for Literary Encyclopedia PrizeA book co-authored by Professor Maebh Long, Otago’s Eamon Cleary Chair in Irish Studies, has been shortlisted for a Literary Encyclopedia Book Prize. 2113
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 11/08/2025Ha! There must be a smirr in the offing. Hang in there…!😂 010
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 08/08/2025Thanks, Louise! So great to catch up, however briefly! 000
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 08/08/2025That’s a wrap on The Good Father book tour. I may go for a wee lie down. Thanks to everyone who came along…💙📚 4323
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 08/08/2025Great couple of days in one of my favourite spots on the planet… 2130
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 06/08/2025Ha! Came here to say, ‘You mean outwith Scotland?’ and you beat me to it…! 120
Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 06/08/2025Hope you enjoy at least one of these tomes…!😉 100
