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Seb Reilly

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Writer of fiction, journalist, poet, musician. Editor of @SeasideGothic.com. Kent Columnist of the Year 2021. he/him sebreilly.com

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Plunder @plunderbooks.bsky.social · 3h

We trade in National Book Tokens as well as money (and treasure). Buy them, redeem them, swap them, collect them all! 📜

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Plunder @plunderbooks.bsky.social · 9d

Quartermaster’s pick for this week is How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell. Find it on our Crew Picks pillar. 📖

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Plunder @plunderbooks.bsky.social · 11d

Meet Jacob in our window. All he found at the top of his ladder was the stocks and a blade. If you listen carefully, you might hear his last breath on the wind. 💀

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Plunder @plunderbooks.bsky.social · 12d

Stories for kids, for little kids, for big kids, for pirate kids, for all kids. 📚

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Plunder @plunderbooks.bsky.social · 13d

October has arrived! Get your Halloween fix at Plunder. Classic horror stories, scary new books, pirates galore, and terrifyingly good cake!

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Plunder @plunderbooks.bsky.social · 26d

It’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day! 🏴‍☠️ Order a drink like a pirate today and get an extra stamp on our new Loyalty Papers! ⚓️

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Plunder @plunderbooks.bsky.social · Aug 25

Today at Plunder: The Kentish Buccaneers performing live for Ramsgate Pirate Day!

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Plunder @plunderbooks.bsky.social · Aug 18

On August Bank Holiday Monday, join us for Ramsgate Pirate Day! Music, stories, games, prizes, and pirates, all at Plunder.

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Plunder @plunderbooks.bsky.social · Aug 4

Coffee or tea for two, plus two cakes, for £10. Find us on Ramsgate High Street.

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Plunder @plunderbooks.bsky.social · Jul 28

Come aboard! We are now open Monday to Saturday 10–5 for books, coffee, cake, tea, and cutlasses.

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Plunder @plunderbooks.bsky.social · Jul 5

It’s Ramsgate Day! Meet the pirates, find the seagull in our window, design a treasure map, and discover a story, plus books and tea and coffee and cake.

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Plunder @plunderbooks.bsky.social · Jun 28

Plunder has dropped anchor! Thank you to everyone who helped (the crew roster is on the wall) and to all who visited today! We will be open Thursday to Saturday 10–5 for now while we finish the Smuggler Experience. Keep a weathered eye on the horizon!

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Plunder @plunderbooks.bsky.social · Jun 23

FIVE DAYS TO LAUNCH!

This is us: Melissa Todd and Seb Reilly. We are putting the finishing touches to the bookshop and tea room, ready for the grand opening this Saturday.

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Plunder @plunderbooks.bsky.social · Jun 12

Land ho!

Bookshop • Tea Room• Thanet Smuggler Experience • Publisher • Boardroom

GRAND OPENING: Noon 28th June

32 High Street, Ramsgate

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Plunder @plunderbooks.bsky.social · May 1

Hoist the colours.

#plunder #plunderbooks #Ramsgate #Thanet

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Plunder @plunderbooks.bsky.social · Apr 29

Make fast.

#plunder #plunderbooks #ramsgate #thanet

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Alex Grecian @alexgrecian.bsky.social · Apr 24

Seaside Gothic magazine has graciously made my short story "THEY WAIT" free to read on their site. Go check it out!

Seaside Gothic @seasidegothic.com · Apr 24

Enjoy this fantastic story by @alexgrecian.bsky.social from #SeasideGothic Issue 14.

They Wait | Seaside Gothic

Fiction by Alex Grecian from Issue 14 of Seaside Gothic, a quarterly print magazine from the edge of the sea.

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Seaside Gothic @seasidegothic.com · Apr 28

Take a look at this stunning poem by George Evans from #SeasideGothic Issue 14.

The Raveled Sleave of Care | Seaside Gothic

Poetry by George Evans from Issue 14 of Seaside Gothic, a quarterly print magazine from the edge of the sea.

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Seaside Gothic @seasidegothic.com · Apr 24

Enjoy this fantastic story by @alexgrecian.bsky.social from #SeasideGothic Issue 14.

They Wait | Seaside Gothic

Fiction by Alex Grecian from Issue 14 of Seaside Gothic, a quarterly print magazine from the edge of the sea.

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Seaside Gothic @seasidegothic.com · Apr 16

Dig into this feature by Terry Holland from #SeasideGothic Issue 14. (£)

The Dune Tripper | Seaside Gothic

Feature by Terry Holland from Issue 14 of Seaside Gothic, a quarterly print magazine from the edge of the sea.

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Seaside Gothic @seasidegothic.com · Apr 14

We are open to submissions! Get them in quick. No fees, print publication, and we pay!

Submissions are Open | Seaside Gothic

Submissions are open from 14th April to 20th April 2025 for fiction, poetry, and nonfiction to Seaside Gothic, a quarterly print magazine.

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Seaside Gothic @seasidegothic.com · Apr 4

Issue 14 is here! Order now!

Order Issue 14 | Seaside Gothic

Issue 14 of Seaside Gothic, a quarterly print magazine of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction from the edge of the sea, is available for order.

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Plunder @plunderbooks.bsky.social · Mar 31

Something’s coming on the tide…
#Ramsgate #Thanet #Pirate #Smuggler #Plunder

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Seaside Gothic @seasidegothic.com · Feb 15

Step into this fascinating story by Oscar Csonka from #SeasideGothic Issue 13. (£)

The Sea Cave Man | Seaside Gothic

Fiction by Oscar Csonka from Issue 13 of Seaside Gothic, a quarterly print magazine from the edge of the sea.

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Seaside Gothic @seasidegothic.com · Feb 3

Check out this incredible poem by Ruth E. Walker from #SeasideGothic Issue 13.

Driving Myself to the Cottage | Seaside Gothic

Poetry by Ruth E. Walker from Issue 13 of Seaside Gothic, a quarterly print magazine from the edge of the sea.

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