Best of luck to @samblakebooks.bsky.social and Kieran Marsh in the An Post Irish Book Awards. If you haven't done so already, please do go and vote at www.irishbookawards.ie/vote (you can vote for Sam, but not Kieran, unfortunately).
#IrishFictionBooks

The Black Spring Press Group has just announced the longlist, shortlist & winner of the CrimeBits2 competition, judged by @valmcdermid.bsky.social. Very happy to be in the five person shortlist.

Well done to all involved. For anyone interested, you can order the book here - bit.ly/4kIENb8.

Sign the petition - chng.it/RSCk4z84Sm, to stop #Meta from pilfering your work. #MetaBookThieves

Date for your diary. The wonderful @lucyocallaghan.bsky.social launches her second book, Obsession, at Eason in Galway on Saturday, April 5th. All are welcome.

Do get a copy, Lucy is a fabulous writer.

Big shoutout to @ruthwriter.bsky.social who just launched her new book 'A Week to Remember' this past week.

Best of luck with it Ruth, I'm sure it'll be a runaway success.

#camino

From the lovely Kate Darracott over on Substack. It is very true. I don't see her on Bluesky, but worth following on Substack - substack.com/profile/1000....

Weatherglass Novella Prize 2025. Submissions open until March 1st 2025. Winners chosen By acclaimed Scottish novelist, Ali Smith, and published by Weatherglass Books (@weatherglassbooks.bsky.social).

Huge congratulations @samblakebooks.bsky.social 🎊 👏 💐

Hope it's a best seller @samblakebooks.bsky.social, to put with all your other best sellers.

Weatherglass Novella Prize 2025. Submissions open until March 1st 2025. Winners chosen By acclaimed Scottish novelist, Ali Smith, and published by Weatherglass Books (@weatherglassbooks.bsky.social).

Went to see #Conclave last evening. Good show, but very disappointed to find it has nothing to do with @richardcoles.bsky.social nipples. #ImACelebrity #ConcaveNipples #InDock

Enjoyed watching @itvcelebrity.bsky.social playback of last night's show, featuring Ant & Dec showing support for their beloved @newcastleunited.com with their NUFC mugs. Great game, shame you were live when it aired. Shot also shows @richardcoles.bsky.social mid-trial. Loving this year's show.

Bit of a reverse Black Friday tip. Go buy a book from an independent bookshop. While the richest companies in the world have another bonanza, put a smile on the face of a struggling writer and bookseller. Thank you x

Congrats to all the winners at the An Post #IrishBookAwards2024. Special mention for our good friend @samblakebooks.bsky.social on her success in the 'Teen and Young Adult' section.