Wendy Erskine
@wednesdayerskin.bsky.social
THE BENEFACTORS Sceptre. Waterstones Irish Book of the Year. Shortlisted Irish Novel of the Year, Best British Audio Book. It’s out now. dance move/sweet home/stinging fly/picador/well I just kind of like it/PVA Books/ Manifesto of Bliss zine
Thank you Ian. That’s so lovely to hear. It makes demands on a reader, for sure, and thankfully there seem to be people like you well able for it.
This excellent novel, by @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social, is so vivid and moving in how it captures multiple stories and voices in a compelling narrative. Funny, shocking, insightful and so richly alive.
November 22, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Thank you Ian. That’s so lovely to hear. It makes demands on a reader, for sure, and thankfully there seem to be people like you well able for it.
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Should add that @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social’s book is in my top 3 this year.
Steve Pyke's pictures of Irish writers in @theguardian.com, featuring @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social, Edna O'Brien, me, @lucycaldwell.bsky.social, Glenn Patterson, Joseph O'Connor, @felispeaks.bsky.social, Colin Barrett, @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social & Iris Murdoch. www.theguardian.com/books/galler...
The wild old wicked gang: great Irish writers – in pictures
Edna O’Brien on her sofa, Joseph O’Connor in his garden, Seamus Heaney surrounded by books … British photographer Steve Pyke on capturing the greats of Irish literature
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Should add that @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social’s book is in my top 3 this year.
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Steve Pyke's pictures of Irish writers in @theguardian.com, featuring @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social, Edna O'Brien, me, @lucycaldwell.bsky.social, Glenn Patterson, Joseph O'Connor, @felispeaks.bsky.social, Colin Barrett, @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social & Iris Murdoch. www.theguardian.com/books/galler...
The wild old wicked gang: great Irish writers – in pictures
Edna O’Brien on her sofa, Joseph O’Connor in his garden, Seamus Heaney surrounded by books … British photographer Steve Pyke on capturing the greats of Irish literature
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Steve Pyke's pictures of Irish writers in @theguardian.com, featuring @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social, Edna O'Brien, me, @lucycaldwell.bsky.social, Glenn Patterson, Joseph O'Connor, @felispeaks.bsky.social, Colin Barrett, @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social & Iris Murdoch. www.theguardian.com/books/galler...
Deirdre! Thank you! Great to hear this.
So glad @irishbookawards.bsky.social agree with me
'The Benefactors' @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social
is colourful, rollicking journey- such memorable characters
Congratulations Wendy - what a ride- really enjoyed it
'The Benefactors' @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social
is colourful, rollicking journey- such memorable characters
Congratulations Wendy - what a ride- really enjoyed it
November 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Deirdre! Thank you! Great to hear this.
Yeah for sure @elfodongo.bsky.social is a good pal of mine. But/And his collection Saints is terrific. Check out this @john-self.bsky.social review. @scratchbooks.bsky.social
thecritic.co.uk/issues/novem...
thecritic.co.uk/issues/novem...
From Celtic fringe to Bible belt | John Self | The Critic Magazine
When is a short story not a short story? Last month, one chapter of a novel won the BBC National Short Story Award, as a stand-alone work of fiction
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November 16, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Yeah for sure @elfodongo.bsky.social is a good pal of mine. But/And his collection Saints is terrific. Check out this @john-self.bsky.social review. @scratchbooks.bsky.social
thecritic.co.uk/issues/novem...
thecritic.co.uk/issues/novem...
Yup it is.
The Benefactors by Wendy Erskine is Waterstones Irish Book of the Year
The Benefactors by Wendy Erskine is Waterstones Irish Book of the Year
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November 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Yup it is.
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Many congratulations to @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social , whose novel The Benefactors has just been named Waterstones Irish Book of the Year. This is an out-take from a series of portraits of writers I'm working on for @literatureireland.bsky.social.
November 14, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Many congratulations to @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social , whose novel The Benefactors has just been named Waterstones Irish Book of the Year. This is an out-take from a series of portraits of writers I'm working on for @literatureireland.bsky.social.
The Benefactors is Waterstones Irish Book of the Year. I could not be more pleased.
November 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The Benefactors is Waterstones Irish Book of the Year. I could not be more pleased.
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Issue Seven of The Pig's Back is now available for pre-order. Featuring new writing from Sophie Corser, Wendy Erskine, Rosa Mäkelä, Dara McWade, Laura Morris, Nicole Morris and Odrán Waldron.
October 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Issue Seven of The Pig's Back is now available for pre-order. Featuring new writing from Sophie Corser, Wendy Erskine, Rosa Mäkelä, Dara McWade, Laura Morris, Nicole Morris and Odrán Waldron.
In terms of shortlists, I can never look at one without thinking about the other books, equally good, that might have been there.
That said, get voting. I’m delighted that The Benefactors is here in such lovely company. www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
That said, get voting. I’m delighted that The Benefactors is here in such lovely company. www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
October 23, 2025 at 10:51 AM
In terms of shortlists, I can never look at one without thinking about the other books, equally good, that might have been there.
That said, get voting. I’m delighted that The Benefactors is here in such lovely company. www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
That said, get voting. I’m delighted that The Benefactors is here in such lovely company. www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
I loved this evening. Thank you for having me.
Can we take a moment to talk about our event with @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social...
Everyone was absolutely enthralled and could have sat until morning listening to Wendy chat to @mikephilpott.bsky.social about her work, her influences, and what's next. When I grow up, I want to be as cool as Wendy!
Everyone was absolutely enthralled and could have sat until morning listening to Wendy chat to @mikephilpott.bsky.social about her work, her influences, and what's next. When I grow up, I want to be as cool as Wendy!
October 21, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I loved this evening. Thank you for having me.
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What a magnificent evening’s conversation with the wonderful @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social organised by @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social One of those guests you just feel lucky to have met.
October 20, 2025 at 9:41 PM
What a magnificent evening’s conversation with the wonderful @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social organised by @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social One of those guests you just feel lucky to have met.
Butter Intervention is great.
So delighted to finally have a copy of Ellen Dillon’s _Butter Intervention_ in my hands. 🧈 ☘️
October 15, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Butter Intervention is great.
Really looking forward to coming to Bridge Books Dromore! I’ve heard so much about this great shop xxx Come along on the Monday!
I have three fabulous events lined up for #IrishBookWeek, which runs from Sat 18th-Sat 25th October! An evening with Wendy Erskine, A Curry Up and Read Silent Book Club and an evening with the legend @sheilawriter.bsky.social Tickets available for all three 👇
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October 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Really looking forward to coming to Bridge Books Dromore! I’ve heard so much about this great shop xxx Come along on the Monday!
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Here’s Wendy Erskine, Wayne Holloway and Adrian Duncan surrounded by books @noalibisbookstore this evening.
October 2, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Here’s Wendy Erskine, Wayne Holloway and Adrian Duncan surrounded by books @noalibisbookstore this evening.
Thank you Jackie. And thank you Write by the Sea!
Míle buíochas to @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social and Donal Ryan for being the perfect interviewees today at Write by the Sea Festival - warm, chatty, and so interesting. And the sun is shining. Happy out!
Thanks to @carolineheffo.bsky.social for the pic on stage.
Thanks to @carolineheffo.bsky.social for the pic on stage.
September 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Thank you Jackie. And thank you Write by the Sea!
It’s the scene with the shoe shine boy and the bananas.
Anybody read Mr Bridge? I want to ask about a particular scene.
September 21, 2025 at 10:59 AM
It’s the scene with the shoe shine boy and the bananas.
Anybody read Mr Bridge? I want to ask about a particular scene.
September 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Anybody read Mr Bridge? I want to ask about a particular scene.
So great that The Benefactors is up for the best audiobook at the British Audio Awards. Loads and loads of people involved and thanks to each and every one of them.
September 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
So great that The Benefactors is up for the best audiobook at the British Audio Awards. Loads and loads of people involved and thanks to each and every one of them.
Wonderful. Thank you!
@wednesdayerskin.bsky.social doesn’t waste words, characters or narrative. Everything in The Benefactors has purpose. I haven’t loved a book so much in a while. You will rage, be resigned, rage some more and know why and how you got there. Go read it!
September 15, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Wonderful. Thank you!
Thank you Steve! This is lovely.
One of this summer's important novels... Wendy Erskine's polyphonic spree of themes, insights and questions of fairness and justice... Benefactors indeed... stocki.typepad.com/soulsurmise/...
WENDY ERSKINE - BENEFACTORS
Benefactors is polyphonic. There. I had to get that word out quickly. It features in every review. My previous exposure to the word was the band Polyphonic Spree so I looked it up. AI says, “having mu...
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September 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Thank you Steve! This is lovely.
Thank you John! Lovely to hear this.
Whilst making tea the other day I stuck on Take Four Books on BBC Sounds & had the joy of hearing @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social discussing her debut novel - The Benefactors - so I started reading it. Very well worth it - I strongly recommend it! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
August 30, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Thank you John! Lovely to hear this.
Happy publication day to @davetynan.bsky.social!!!
‘Sharp, funny & vivid, these stories are brilliantly attuned to the messiness of life.’ @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social
‘Gritty & soulful, spiky & incisive...A memorable debut collection.’ @colinbarrett.bsky.social
@davetynan.bsky.social's We Used to Dance Here published today.
‘Gritty & soulful, spiky & incisive...A memorable debut collection.’ @colinbarrett.bsky.social
@davetynan.bsky.social's We Used to Dance Here published today.
August 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Happy publication day to @davetynan.bsky.social!!!
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This is a superb read. Multiple varied and interconnected voices brilliantly grapple with relationships around an awful event. It’s just alive with humanity.
The sole upside to being unwell is having time to read…
The sole upside to being unwell is having time to read…
August 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
This is a superb read. Multiple varied and interconnected voices brilliantly grapple with relationships around an awful event. It’s just alive with humanity.
The sole upside to being unwell is having time to read…
The sole upside to being unwell is having time to read…