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David McIlroy

@thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social

2.8K followers 5.2K following 850 posts

Author of horror and fantasy. Lives in Northern Ireland. Mostly on Substack. Everything you need from me: thedavidmcilroy.carrd.co

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Holy cow, it’s October.

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We’re rapidly approaching the stage in streaming services where ads get interrupted by TV shows.

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Good evening from Northern Ireland. 🍂

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Holy cow, it’s October.

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It’s so hard to focus on work when you can smell that slow-cooking chilli.

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We’re rapidly approaching the stage in streaming services where ads get interrupted by TV shows.

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Have you ever visited Edinburgh?

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Looking for your next spooky season read? 🩸 Grab your copy of The Substitute now. #booksky #horror

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

How it feels getting good reviews for your book. 🤩 #booksky #fantasy

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Good morning. 🙃

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Spooky season is coming. 🌙

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Good morning. 🙃

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

How it feels getting good reviews for your book. 🤩 #booksky #fantasy

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Have you ever visited Edinburgh?

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Snug as a bug.

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Looking for your next spooky season read? 🩸 Grab your copy of The Substitute now. #booksky #horror

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Ok, genuinely scary.

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Gotta get that Duo.

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Snug as a bug.

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Throwback to this awesome review of The Substitute! 🤩 #booksky #horror #horrorsky

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Ok, genuinely scary.

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Gotta get that Duo.

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This absolute banger deserves a rewatch.

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Got your copy yet? 👀 #booksky #fantasy #yafantasy

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Throwback to this awesome review of The Substitute! 🤩 #booksky #horror #horrorsky

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What tv show or movie is required viewing at this time of year?

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Got your copy yet? 👀 #booksky #fantasy #yafantasy

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What tv show or movie is required viewing at this time of year?

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

If you’ve got your own podcast and fancy having me on sometime, just send me a DM. I’m always up for a chat. 🎙️ #writingcommunity

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This absolute banger deserves a rewatch.

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

If you’ve got your own podcast and fancy having me on sometime, just send me a DM. I’m always up for a chat. 🎙️ #writingcommunity

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Get your copy of The Substitute wherever you buy books. #booksky #writingcommunity #horror

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I’m an author of YA fantasy and horror with 4 published novels out there in the world. I’m currently querying my fifth book, a small town supernatural horror called Sanctuary. If you’re an agent on here and would be interested in reading it, do let me know. 😊 #literaryagent #amquerying #booksky

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

“No, of course I don't compare myself to other writers."

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Glad to see Widow’s Bay rightfully sweeping the Emmys.

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Get your copy of The Soulburn Talisman wherever you buy your books. 📚 #booksky #fantasy #youngadult #writingcommunity

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Glad to see Widow’s Bay rightfully sweeping the Emmys.

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

“No, of course I don't compare myself to other writers."

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I’m an author of YA fantasy and horror with 4 published novels out there in the world. I’m currently querying my fifth book, a small town supernatural horror called Sanctuary. If you’re an agent on here and would be interested in reading it, do let me know. 😊 #literaryagent #amquerying #booksky

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Lil’ throwback to unboxing my debut novel for the first time! 📚 #booksky #booktok #yafantasy #fantasy #writingcommunity

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Get your copy of The Substitute wherever you buy books. #booksky #writingcommunity #horror

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Lil’ throwback to unboxing my debut novel for the first time! 📚 #booksky #booktok #yafantasy #fantasy #writingcommunity

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Get The Soulburn Talisman wherever you buy your books. 📚 #booksky #writingcommunity #youngadultfantasy #fantasy

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Here’s the full video version of my podcast chat with Literary Agent Louise Buckley! 👇 #writingcommunity #literaryagent #amquerying youtu.be/_-fRnU0joQY

What literary agents actually want (with Louise Buckley)

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Get The Soulburn Talisman wherever you buy your books. 📚 #booksky #writingcommunity #youngadultfantasy #fantasy

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Get your copy of Empress of Nymm, the sequel to The Soulburn Talisman, wherever you buy books. ✨ #booksky #yafantasy #fantasy #writingcommunity

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Who else is deep in the query trenches right now? How long have you been there for? #writingcommunity #amquerying

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Here’s the full video version of my podcast chat with Literary Agent Louise Buckley! 👇 #writingcommunity #literaryagent #amquerying youtu.be/_-fRnU0joQY

What literary agents actually want (with Louise Buckley)

YouTube video by David McIlroy

David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Who else is deep in the query trenches right now? How long have you been there for? #writingcommunity #amquerying

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David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Why are all the vampires in Buffy so good at martial arts?