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Angela McMahon

@angelaontour.bsky.social

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Publicity & Comms for publishing, arts & festivals. Fuelled by regular tea and a wee biscuit. Belfast/London. Open to new clients - just DM me.

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Angela McMahon @angelaontour.bsky.social · Sep 12

Exactly that. Or you leave the original holy water from Lourdes in it so long if forms more algae than Lough Neagh!

Angela McMahon @angelaontour.bsky.social · Jul 15

Anybody else thinking Mel and Sue should front Masterchef??

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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · Jun 11

“Beware the lollipop of mediocrity – lick it once and you'll suck forever.”

Brian Wilson

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Angela McMahon @angelaontour.bsky.social · Jun 7

When it’s an established author, a reviewer should take the book on its own merits, appreciate the good but don’t be afraid to point out its flaws. Unless the book is truly awful from beginning to end, then it’s no holds barred!

Angela McMahon @angelaontour.bsky.social · Jun 7

Indeed! I’d also add that sometimes grammar can be sacrificed if you’re conveying an idea. I understood the peaks were the starlings’ not the birches’, and opaqueness isn’t just about not being transparent.

Bestsellers often divide critics into overly fawning or aggressively negative.

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Angela McMahon @angelaontour.bsky.social · Jun 7

I once read a review of a book I worked on which was so caustic it had me laughing out loud, mainly because I agreed with every word.

It was a truly awful book and a very funny review.

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Angela McMahon @angelaontour.bsky.social · Jun 7

Ouch.

Angela McMahon @angelaontour.bsky.social · Apr 16

Congratulations to the brilliant @timsullivanauthor.bsky.social - couldn’t happen to a nicer author.

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Angela McMahon @angelaontour.bsky.social · Mar 21

And I guess The Cure wasn’t referring to the old lady in Saval who could rid of said shingles.

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Bridge Books Dromore @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social · Mar 19

Over the next few days, I'll be spotlighting the amazing authors taking part in #DromoreBookFestival! Up first, Liz Nugent.
An award-winning author known for her dark psychological thrillers and unforgettable characters, Liz's books never fail to deliver!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...

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Simon McCleave @simonmccleave.bsky.social · Mar 18

➡️ Exciting news! I can now reveal the cover for my new psychological thriller, 'Five Days In Provence' (Storm Publishing). If you'd like to preorder it for the summer, here's the link: geni.us/927-al-aut-am 😎☀️
#crimefiction #psychthriller

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Angela McMahon @angelaontour.bsky.social · Mar 13

I believe the Irish Tea Sock has made a statement on this matter, but thank you for bringing it to wider attention.

My tea has now run out and I'll be implementing the third element of the International Tea Protocol.

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Angela McMahon @angelaontour.bsky.social · Mar 12

Given Sir Michael has been quoted in earnest by media sources in the UK, I’d say it’s not just non-UkBlueskyers who don’t get the joke. Makes it all the funnier though! 😁

Angela McMahon @angelaontour.bsky.social · Mar 7

Oh that’s very cool!!

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Janice Hallett @janicehallett.bsky.social · Mar 6

I’ve been very fortunate to do some lovely events with @suffolklibraries.bsky.social in the past, and now the service is under threat. The charity would like to urge local library users to read the letter in this link 👇
www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/suffolk-libr...

Suffolk Libraries' Contract

www.suffolklibraries.co.uk

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Angela McMahon @angelaontour.bsky.social · Mar 4

Have I missed something?

I keep seeing people who railed against Musk and X, jumped on Blue Sky but who are now back on X/Twitter to shout about Trump, Musk, Vance etc.

Was there a conclusion it was better to dilute the poison on X by going back?

This is a genuine question!

Angela McMahon @angelaontour.bsky.social · Feb 28

Don't they know we have enough to cope with??!

Angela McMahon @angelaontour.bsky.social · Feb 24

Another superb 5 STAR review for @simonmccleave.bsky.social MARSHAL OF SNOWDONIA. Many thanks to @thebookmagnet.bsky.social. 😘👏

Angela McMahon @angelaontour.bsky.social · Feb 22

Amazing review!! 😃👏👏

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Michelle Ryles @thebookmagnet.bsky.social · Feb 22

It’s my stop on the @angelaontour.bsky.social #BlogTour for #MarshalOfSnowdonia by @simonmccleave.bsky.social and this book is an absolute belter. Visit my blog to read my full review:
www.thebookmagnet.co.uk/2025/02/blog...

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Angela McMahon @angelaontour.bsky.social · Feb 21

Another fantastic review for @simonmccleave.bsky.social thrilling read MARSHAL OF SNOWDONIA!

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Angela McMahon @angelaontour.bsky.social · Feb 21

Brilliant review! 😘

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Angela McMahon @angelaontour.bsky.social · Feb 20

A brilliant new series from multi-million selling @simonmccleave.bsky.social has arrived!

MARSHAL OF SNOWDONIA is published today and getting fantastic reviews!

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