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Mark Kielty @markkieltywriter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#MagicalBountyHunters will be launched at @octocon.bsky.social on Sunday the 4th of October. Special launch deal: €10 for a copy of the book, a 4-page comic, and a bookmark. Make sure you come and say hi. #Octocon #YAFantasy #BookStagram #ReadingCommunity #SpéirGhorm #SpéirGorm #BookSky

Image includes copies of Magical Bounty Hunters as a paperback, ebook on mobile, and ebook on a tablet. Caption states: Launch Details.

Image includes copies of Magical Bounty Hunters as a paperback, ebook on mobile, and ebook on a tablet. Caption states: So make sure you come and say hi!

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Paul Carroll @paulcarroll.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I don't expect this story to blow up or anything, but having my first members-only story going live is fun!

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Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Kirby's pencils were gorgeous, so direct, so confident, and I often felt the drawings lost something when they were inked.

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Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This is David Nihill. This routine has been doing the rounds on Facebook for years, but if you haven't heard it, it's a lovely story and he tells it well. The grapefruit ladies did the Irish proud. #SpeirGorm

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Eóin Dooley @eoindooley.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hey all. After being quiet for months, I can finally share what I’ve been working on: I’m co-founding a video game studio! With @fairemortal.bsky.social! It’s called Patch Notes Interactive, and I’ll be its creative director. We’re making bold, story-driven titles, and I could not be happier.

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Mark Kielty @markkieltywriter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Author copies of #MagicalBountyHunters arrived today! I will have news of its launch in the next few days hopefully. Find out more here: markkieltywriter.com/magical-boun... #YAFantasy #SpéirGorm ##SpéirGorm #BookSky #ReadingCommunity

A stack of my book, Magical Bounty Hunters, on the kitchen counter with the caption, "Look what arrived today!"

A stack of my book, Magical Bounty Hunters, on the kitchen counter.

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Mark Kielty @markkieltywriter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I known writing comes with a lot of rejection, but man it hurts. They say you have to be thick skinned, but I think it's okay to sad sometimes. Anyway, with the release of Magical Bounty Hunters around the corner, it's time to dust off a novel I'd worked on. Also workshopping some new ideas 💡

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Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Here's my piece for @thebookseller.com about the issue of increasing admin demands on authors and illustrators doing kids' book events, and the impact the Karshan ruling by the Supreme Court could have on those events in Ireland. (not my choice of headline) www.thebookseller.com/comment/kars...

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The Karshan ruling is crushing kids' book events

Changes to the rules around self-employment in Ireland is having a swift and serious impact on children's book events, writes Oisin McGann.

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kel menton @kelmenton.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

saw a dog in town yesterday wearing a “birthday girl” cape. I hope she had the best birthday.

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Mark Kielty @markkieltywriter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Just received this from @childrensbooksireland.ie and included is my review of Minotaur Boy by Shane Hegarty. Definitely worth checking out this list of great recommendations. #BookSky #ReadingCommunity #SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #KidLit

A copy of The Best Irish Books of 2026 by Children’s Book Ireland

A copy of The Best Irish Books of 2026 by Children’s Book Ireland including my review of Minataur Boy by Shane Hegarty.

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David Green @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Spaces for my creative writing lessons are filling up! They start again October 14th, 7pm GMT and are recorded for anyone who can't make it. More details here: www.davidgreenwriter.com/creative-wri...

Creative Writing Lessons

Lessons cover: Story flow, writing exercises, structure, passive voice, filter words, moving from short fiction to long form

Starting Wednesday 14th October, Online

Writers of any level welcome!

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PJ Holden @pauljholden.com · 02/09/2026

I mean, I guess I must know that baby scallops exist, but I was honestly not prepared...

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David Green @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

My creative writing lessons are beginning again! Perfect for any level of writer, from beginner to getting ready to publish or query and writing veterans! Details here: www.davidgreenwriter.com/creative-wri...

Creative writing lessons with David Green. Starting Wednesday October 7th.

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Mark Kielty @markkieltywriter.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Editing tip I found helpful. Change when "I saw that he was angry." to "He was angry." "I heard the bell chime." to "The bell chimed." "When I looked at the bell tower, I saw a man standing there." to "The man stood by the bell tower." #WritingCommunity #WIP #AmEditing #YAFantasy #Fantasy

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Mark Kielty @markkieltywriter.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I finally started reading @eoindooley.bsky.social's novella, No Sympathy. I've been meaning to read this for some time since I picked it up at @octocon.bsky.social last year. Enjoying it so far. #SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #Fantasy @press-android.bsky.social #IrishLit #BookSky #ReadingCommunity

No Sympathy by Eóin Dooley. The cover is a silhouette of a man playing guitar on a street on a wet night.

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Limit Break Comics @limitbreakcomics.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

BUMP IN THE NIGHT is now LIVE! zoop.gg/c/bumpinthen... Please help spread the word, and back the book on @wearezoop.bsky.social!

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Mark Kielty @markkieltywriter.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

#Editing tip I found helpful. Ctrl F "that" and remove when: "I thought that it was a mistake." "I thought it was a mistake." "I realised that he was gone." "I realised he was gone." "I understand that it's expensive." "I understand it's expensive." #AmWriting #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #WIP

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Mark Kielty @markkieltywriter.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The type of thing I'm editing at the moment. "When I looked back, I saw the monster chasing me." Changing it to: 'The monster chased me." I do this a lot and now that I see it, I can't unsee it. #AmWriting #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #Writing #YAFantasy #Fantasy

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Moonlight Robbery by David Barker is coming soon! 🧑‍🚀 A thrilling, space-faring middle-grade adventure about friendship, courage and finding family in the most unexpected places. Launching one month today 🚀 Pre-order your copy now: www.amazon.co.uk//dp/07223653... #kidlit

Cover of Moonlight Robbery on a yellow background

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Ruth Frances Long / Jessica Thorne @rflong.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Folks folks folks... if you're a Netgalley type person and a tiny dragons causing mayhem type person you might want to head over to Netgalley right now... www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...

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The Teacup Dragon Sanctuary

NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies to book advocates and industry professionals. Publishers make digital review copies and audiobooks available for the NetGalley comm...

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Mark Kielty @markkieltywriter.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Just spent the night putting together a social media post and realised it probably won't work well. Promoting and marketing books can be exhausting when all writers really want is to write stories and have people read them. So if you are anyway inclined, you can check my book below. Thanks 😊

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Magical Bounty Hunters – Mark Kielty

Magical Bounty Hunters: Out 3 October 2026 Preorder ebook on amazon Paperback available on Amazon 3 October 2026 If novels are like the written form of movies, then this will feel like bingeing on …

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Mark Kielty @markkieltywriter.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

1/1 When sixteen-year-old Cassie gets kicked out of the Flitterbick School of Magic, she’s sentenced to work as a #MagicalBountyHunter for two years. Sure, they call it an internship, but it’s a punishment rather than a job opportunity. Find our more below: #YAFantasy #Fantasy #BookSky #SpéirGorm

Magical Bounty Hunters poster: When sixteen-year-old CASSIE gets kicked out of the Flitterbick School of Magic,

Sure, they call it an internship, but it's a PUNISHMENT rather than a job opportunity.

With the help of her Scottish mentor, VICTOR, Cassie is launched into the life of a Chaser to reap the magic of criminals,

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Interested in trading at #Octocon2026? Applications for the Trade Hall will close on 17 Aug. Every year we welcome #artists, #writers, #crafters, #comiccreators, & #retailers to showcase their work - we'd love to see what you'll bring!✨️ Full details: octocon.com/octocon-trad...

Promotional graphic on a purple background announcing Octocon Trade Hall applications. Large white text reads: “Interested in trading at Octocon? Trade applications are still open, but close Monday 17th August. Make sure to read the full details via the application link.” Along the bottom is a black silhouette of a city skyline, with a large white robot standing on the left and a white dragon flying above a castle on the right. The Octocon website address, “octocon.com”, appears in white at the bottom centre.

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Children's Books Ireland @childrensbooksireland.ie · 06/08/2026

The latest RTÉ KIDS Book Club has just landed. This month we’re exploring tasty titles all about food glorious food! Explore 6 scrumptious selections which cover everything from eating at the table to food from around the world, sustainable farming and more! www.rte.ie/kids/book-cl...

A selection of children's book covers about food superimposed on a bookshelf.

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Lucy 🫠 📷 @ltotheucy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

There is a player on the LA Queens, Brittany Apgar, who has a limb difference and traveled back to Illinois from receiving her first ever batting prosthetic *today* and is 3-for-3 in her first game playing with one. Incredibly cool.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The deadline to apply for the #OctoconCommunityFund is 15 Aug! The fund supports less well-off fans who wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend #Octocon2026 with bursaries towards accommodation & travel. More info on applying or contributing to the fund here: octocon.com/octocon-comm... #Octocon2026

A square promotional graphic with a muted purple background and white text. At the top, large text reads: “The deadline to apply to the Community Fund for a membership is 15th August.”

In the centre, smaller text says: “Consider contributing to the Octocon Community Fund when you purchase an Octocon membership. You can also donate using the Octocon Ko-fi.”

Along the bottom is a black silhouette of a city skyline featuring historic buildings. On the left side, a large white walking robot stands above the skyline. On the right, a white dragon flies above a castle-like tower. At the very bottom centre, the website address “octocon.com” appears in white text.

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Mark Kielty @markkieltywriter.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

When Liam was seven, he made a promise to his imaginary friend to protect the fairies. Now seventeen, the fairies are calling on him to keep that promise. Interested in reading this short story? Sign up to my newsletter. markkieltywriter.kit.com/e88c6e56b4 #ShortStory #YAFantasy #Fantasy

Cover stating: Liam and the Intergalactic Fairies. A short story by Mark Kielty. Copy states: Interested in a free short story?

When Liam was seven years old, he made a promise to his imaginary friend to protect the fairies. Now seventeen, the fairies are calling on him to keep that promise. Available in PDF and EPub format.

Cover stating: Liam and the Intergalactic Fairies. A short story by Mark Kielty. Visit: www.markkieltywriter.com to find out more.

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Mark Kielty @markkieltywriter.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Authors: show me the book cover you made yourself without AI. I made the cover for #MagicalBountyHunters using PowerPoint. The palm tree represents Hawaii, and hexagonal pillars, The Giant's Causeway, two locations in the book. markkieltywriter.com/magical-boun... #YAFantasy #Fantasy #BookSky

Bookcover of Magical Bounty Hunters. Title in large white text with author's name Mark Kielty over a navy night scene with half moon and stars. Cover includes a palm tree and hexagonal pillars of the Giant's Causeway

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Mark Kielty @markkieltywriter.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Proof copies of #MagicalBountyHunters along with bookmarks. Still some editing to do before publication day 3 October 2026. #SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #ReadingCommunity #BookSky #Fantasy #YAFantasy

2 proof copies of Magical Bounty Hunters, one standing on another with 2 bookmarks resting on them.

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Mark Kielty @markkieltywriter.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

This is a really important win. Well done everyone involved. #AI #SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #WritingCommunity

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David Green @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

All my paperbacks so far. All available on the 'zon. All help me keep going! And there will be two more books to join this lot by November...

10 paperbacks by David Green: Devil Walks In Blood, One Life Left, The Darkness in the Pines, A Shadow Over Haven, In Solitude's Shadow, Path of War, Beyond Sundered Seas, At Eternity's Gates, Magic, Maps and Mischief, Charms, Charts and Conspiracies

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Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I think it’s the combination of really well researched, incisive questions while tackling physically hostile food that makes Hot Ones such an excellent interview show. And in this one, you get to see the genuine and funny friendship between Bernthal and Holland. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc9W...

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Tom Holland and Jon Bernthal Team Up While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

YouTube video by First We Feast

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Mark Kielty @markkieltywriter.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Check out my article about writing novelettes, what a novelette is, and how it helped me become a better writer. Also perfect for readers who find it difficult to find time to read. #AmWriting #YAFantasy #SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #WritingCommunity #MagicalBountyHunters #IrishBookBlogger

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Mark Kielty @markkieltywriter.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

#MagcialBountyHunters is not a novel. It’s five fantasy novelettes in one book (also known as long short stories) designed to help you reclaim your reading time. Find out more markkieltywriter.com/magical-bounty… #YAFantasy #BookSky #SpéirGhorm #ReadingCommunity #Fantasy

So if a novel is like the written form of a movie, then this will feel like a TV show boxset.

Read a part or “binge” the whole book; it’s up to you.

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Paul Carroll @paulcarroll.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The first book in The Black Pages, A DEATH IN THE FAMILY, follows Ben Cooper - Art History graduate, dreadfully optimistic, and... Death? Currently on sale on Kindle until Monday!

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