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Rónán Hession @ronanhession.bsky.social · 10h

With huge thanks to translator Julieta Giambastiani, I'm delighted to see my story The Translator's Funeral in Spanish in Gambito de Papel of La Plata, Argentina. As well as translating the story Julieta has been tirelessly pitching it. Translators are saints. gambitodepapel.com/los-funerale...

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Los funerales de la traductora - Rónán Hession -

Relato del autor irlandés traducido por Julieta Giambastiani, inédito en castellano.

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C.D. Rose @cdrose.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

(Rare) public appearance from me, and (quite frequent) one from @lukekennard.bsky.social talking about black bags, poems, novels, and maybe Strindberg and Slint. @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social - a week on Thursday. Come along!

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Thank you to all the booksellers, librarians, reviewers, Bloggers and readers for supporting us over the last 20 years. Bluemoose champions books that corporate publishing deem too risky. And we're still here flying the Indy flag. From Hebden Bridge to Hollywood and Beyond!

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Orla Owen @orlaowenwriting.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

That was SO fantastic - dark and funny and tense - brilliant script and cast. Huge shout out to the brilliant child actors and the casting director who spotted them - go see it 👏💛💛👏 #BadApples #SaoirseRonan #film #filmsky #movies

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Orla Owen @orlaowenwriting.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Got a ticket to see the brilliant @louisekennedy.bsky.social at the Wimbledon book festival. Loved #Trespasses and hearing such great things about #Stations Can’t wait 👏💛👏 #books #booksky #bookrecs

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David Collard @davidcollard.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

'Post Modern' - an evening of back-to-back highlights, with thanks to @kevinboniface.bsky.social, @susannacrossman.bsky.social, Paul Kavanagh and @tonywhite.bsky.social

Kevin Boniface effortlessly reduces a sophisticated international audience to puddles of helpless laughter.

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Orla Owen @orlaowenwriting.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Excellent news - have been waiting for the paperback. Heard such good things about this book by #SimonCrump www.waterstones.com/book/post-it... #books #booksky 💙📚💙 @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social

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thi wurd @thiwurd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

'Novel Writing'. Coming in October: www.thi-wurd.com/novel-writin...

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Best of Irish at Easons. The Lightning by Jamie Guiney. @irishtimes.com @theguardian.com @waterstones.bsky.social

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Orla Owen @orlaowenwriting.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Always a good day when it’s a new Everett day 🧡📚🧡 #Watershed #books #booksky #PercivalEverett

Paperback of Watershed by Percival Everett.

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Love publishing. Found a couple of copies of Leonard and Hungry Paul by @ronanhession.bsky.social In possibly the best bookshop in the world. @powells.bsky.social in Portland, Oregon. Magic

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Susanna Crossman @susannacrossman.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It’s US PUBLICATION DAY for my acclaimed memoir Home Is Where We Start: Growing Up In The Fallout of the Utopian Dream. 🎉 🎉🎉 Out with great Heliotrope Books. Writing memoir is a wild and wonderful ride & I am grateful for readers, reviews, events & it all. Get your copy: bookshop.org/p/books/home...

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Joanna Wyld @joannawyld.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Sorry to post praise, I only occasionally receive artist/audience feedback for my writing, but I'm told a pianist has said 'Absolutely fantastic! Wonderfully written' about my notes for their Southbank Centre recital, so that's nice 🥳

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David Collard @davidcollard.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

September's online gathering is called POST MODERN and features writers with links to the postal service: Kevin Boniface, Tony White, Patrick Kavanagh and Susanna Crossman (who will read a letter to French savant Gaston Bachelard, who worked in a sorting office). Thursday 24th September at 7pm (BST)

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Orla Owen @orlaowenwriting.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Thrilled to get this photo from the wonderful Paul Handley at @bigbeardedbookseller.com - signed copies of #PAH on the shelf at his fantastic new bookshop 🩵📚🩵 And LOVING their Saturday morning #BYOB - Bring Your Own Book - where they gather together to read - how fab is that?! 📚🩵📚 #books #booksky

Copies of a book called PAH by Orla Owen, in a bookshop.

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Mark Bowles @markabowles.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Looking forward to seeing fellow writers and readers tomorrow for the launch of How Do People Stay the Same. I believe there’s room for a few more so please come along:

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Sharon Duggal @sharonduggal.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Thank you to all the wonderful writers who have taken the time to read & comment on my forthcoming novel, Light Across the Plains. I am blown away by their generous feedback. Big thanks to Ruth at www.storystuudio.co.uk for putting some of their quotes together here ...

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Charlotte Mandell @avecsesdoigts.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Just out! From @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social. Mathias Énard's first novel, translated by me

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Orla Owen @orlaowenwriting.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

What a fantastic online event hosted by @davidcollard.bsky.social 👏👏👏 Loved hearing Simon Crump talk about his new novel ‘Post-it notes from the underground’ Can’t wait to read it🩵📚🩵 And great hearing what Kevin from @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social loves about it 💙📚💙 #books #booksky #SimonCrump

Cover of a book called Post-it notes from the underground by Simon Crump.

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Orla Owen @orlaowenwriting.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

All the Bsssss… Brilliant Brian discovering #Birding & all the books on Bluesky 👏💙📚📚💙👏 #books #booksky @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social @regretteruane.bsky.social

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Rónán Hession @ronanhession.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

This year's winning story in the Moth prize is especially good. The Shoulder by Jeffery-Michael Kane – has that sharp, perceptive Annie Proulx feel about it. Chosen by @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social who knows what's what. www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...

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The Shoulder: winner of The Moth Short Story Prize 2026

Judge Wendy Erskine chose The Shoulder as this year’s winner of the €3,000 Moth Short Story Prize

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Joel @itsjoels.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This is the letter kids got at the end of Dolly’s Imagination Library. I defy you to read this and not cry.

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Orla Owen @orlaowenwriting.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Thursday 27 August at 7pm - can’t wait - @davidcollard.bsky.social events are always so wonderful & have heard nothing but good things about this book🩵📚🩵 #books #booksky @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social

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Bearded Badger Books @beardedbadgerbooks.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

What you up to Saturday morning?? The weather looks decent - not too hot, but sunny and dry. How about The Non-Committal Book Club!! BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) / buy one from us (10% off until 11am!), grab a drink from our coffee shop… and chill!! Start your Saturday in style! 😎 📕 ☕️ #booksky

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Orla Owen @orlaowenwriting.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Well, that was superb. This came highly recommended and rightly so - #TheArtist by Lucy Steeds - such wonderful storytelling - loved it 👏👏👏👏👏 #books #booksky 💙📚💙 @johnmurrays.bsky.social

Cover of a book called The Artist by Lucy Steeds.

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thi wurd @thiwurd.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

'Writing Openings in Fiction' Sat 5 Sept, 1.30-5.30pm in Glasgow's west end: www.thi-wurd.com/product/writ...

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European Writers Salon @saloneurope.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Don’t miss this conversation with friends of EWS @susannacrossman.bsky.social and @markabowles.bsky.social ✨

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Orla Owen @orlaowenwriting.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Catching up on emails & so happy to see bookshops stocking #PAH - and a special shout out to Waterstones for their orders & support 🩵📚🩵 ‘Devastating , gritty and villainous, this novel is truly compelling.’ - @waterstones.bsky.social bookseller. www.waterstones.com/book/pah/orl... #books #booksky

Cover of a book called PAH by Orla Owen.

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Susanna Crossman @susannacrossman.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Please share friends, I am interviewing @markabowles.bsky.social for online launch of the brilliant How Do People Stay The Same 20/08 7pm BST. I can't wait. @galleybeggars.bsky.social are opening 15 free extra places, first-come-first-serve. To claim a place email info@galleybeggar.co.uk - be quick!

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Rose Ruane @regretteruane.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

This Thursday if you would like to join us

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Orla Owen @orlaowenwriting.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

The more I read, the more I loved it. Such beautiful characters and storytelling. Love it when a friend recommends a great book 💙📚💙 #NightSwimmers by Roisin Maguire Published by @serpents-tail.bsky.social #books #booksky

Paperback copy of a book called Night Swimmers by Roisin Maguire

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 09/08/2026

Plot twist: London's libraries aren't just for borrowing books. They're places to learn new skills, get job support, explore your creativity, discover local history and meet people in your community. Tell us how you use your local library and help shape its future: www.london.gov.uk/talk-london/...

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Melissa Ostrom @melostrom.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Freshly fired pasta bowl, from a set of six, in Mediterranean blue and tornado sky. I can’t get enough of this glaze combination. Hope my customer likes how these pieces turned out. Happy Friday, friends.💙💚🩵 #pottery

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Orla Owen @orlaowenwriting.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

So very sad to see this. Such phenomenal talent. Love listening to his music. Love dancing to his music. Love writing to his music. All the peace and love to the brilliant William Orbit. 🖤🎶🖤

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William Orbit: Madonna and Blur producer dies aged 69

The British producer helped to reinvigorate Madonna's career and also worked with All Saints and U2.

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Good morning and The Times @thetimes.com Are running a competition to win a free copy of Post - it Notes from Underground by Simon Crump. Marvellous!!

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Orla Owen @orlaowenwriting.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

July’s birthday book instead of a birthday card - highly recommended by you all: #QueenOfDirtIsland by Donal Ryan - beautifully wrapped by the brilliant @bertsbooks.bsky.social 💜💙💜 #books #booksky @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social

Paperback of a book called Queen Of Dirt Island by Donal Ryan.

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Bearded Badger Books @beardedbadgerbooks.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Nearly there!! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 Shelving pretty much done ✅ Books en route ✅ A few little bits n bobs to sort… but feeling confident for opening on Friday!! 📚🙌🏼❤️ #indiebookshop #booksky #indiebooks

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We have a limited number of PDF proof copies of #NoVacancy available for reviewers, event organisers, bloggers. If you’d like one please send me a private message which includes your email address and we’ll furnish you with a PDF and some key information about the book.

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Fox Lane Books 🦊 @foxlanebooks.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🧡 #SIGNED copies of Pudding Now, Please by Lauren Child From the brilliant creator of Charlie and Lola comes the start of a delightful brand new series starring Lola and her friend Lotta. Once they're gone, they're gone! 📚✨ www.foxlanebooks.co.uk/product-page...

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Orla Owen @orlaowenwriting.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Love @davidcollard.bsky.social online events - always so fun & interesting. I can’t make this one, but maybe you can… 📚💛📚 Thursday 23 July - 7pm (BST) #books #booksky #bookevent

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Orla Owen @orlaowenwriting.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

5am writers fingers. Working hard on A Circle Of Strangers @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social 💙📚💙 #ACOS #books #booksky #5amwritersclub

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Rónán Hession @ronanhession.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

It has been quite a while since I've read a book in a day but this was a special one. Funny, definitely sad in that way I like, vulnerable, clever, touching. A book with a lot of life behind it. One of my favourite books this year so far. A gem. Thanks to my pals at @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social

Cover of Post-It Notes from Underground by Simon Crump. Blue with wood block print of an armadillo.

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The wonderful Rob Potts will be on the Jeremy Vine show on BBC Radio Two at midday. Brilliant. A Football Odyssey - Passion, Politics & The Beautiful Game. @waterstones.bsky.social @thebookseller.com @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Good morning. Many thanks to @john-self.bsky.social for his review of: _Post - it Notes from Underground _ by Simon Crump. 'Brilliantly special.' In @thetimes.com today. Marvellous. @waterstones.bsky.social @foylesforbooks.bsky.social @hatchards.bsky.social

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Come and see me and the legendary Heather Parry having the chats about #FewAndFarBetween at Edinburgh International Book Festival on 18th August. I can guarantee it will be sublime. www.edbookfest.co.uk/events/jan-c...

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