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Ida Keogh

@idakeogh.bsky.social

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Neurospicy and queer BSFA and British Fantasy Award winning SFF author and occasional mermaid. Equality and Diversity Officer for the British Science Fiction Association. she/her https://tinyurl.com/idasbooks

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Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 2d

The last story I wrote was a tiny flash about cake and it was so devastatingly sad I couldn't face eating cake for at least five minutes. I hope it helps your withdrawal symptoms. (If not, the same issue has many happy cake tales.)

www.neitherfishnorfoul.com/issue-5-keog...

Issue 5 Keogh/You look like a Princess — Neither Fish Nor Foul

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Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 4d

I get this vibe from Paul Anka's big band version of Black Hole Sun. It's great.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 4d

Steampunk dragon by US artist Sue Beatrice who creates steampunk sculptures and jewellery by recycling old watch parts #WomensArt

Photo featuring a tiny sculpture of a winged dragon created with small metal cogs resting on the end of a white finger

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Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 4d

The blue in particular is stunning! Would that I had funds or wall space.

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 8d

Big news from BFS members (and leaders) @shonak.bsky.social and @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social: A new independent non-profit organisation designed to help creatives thrive in publishing. Here's @divergent-paths.bsky.social

britishfantasysociety.org/divergent-pa...

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Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 8d

Congratulations @shonak.bsky.social and @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social for getting this off the ground! What an amazing initiative. I'll see you both at WFC, I'd love to help.

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Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 8d

Sometime on the Saturday afternoon.

Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 8d

I couldn't make the whole of Bristolcon this year but wrangled the Saturday night so I can help celebrate your GOHness! I'll also be in Brighton so more time to hang out then.

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Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 9d

There's queer lit, then there's THIS. An amazing piece @pleomorphic2.bsky.social - congratulations!

Gooseberry Pie Lit Magazine @gooseberrypielit.bsky.social · 10d

ICYMI @gooseberrypielit.bsky.social annual writing award winner by the wonderful @pleomorphic2.bsky.social

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The Undulating Movement Of The Predatory Arthropod At The 10-Year College Reunion - Gooseberry Pie Lit Magazine

Photo be Pexels.com: Cottonbro by Sumitra Singam When you walk into the reunion with your husband like a phalanx and your apple-pie-posed photos of your 2.3 kids and dog like armour, I kick my heels o...

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Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 9d

This is astounding.

Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 10d

Amazing time today at Bridge Command! I got completely into my Comms Officer role. So much fun!

Ida looking severe with a navy blue jumpsuit with UCN badges and a headset, against the glowing blue background of the Bridge of the starship UCN Havock.

Ida wearing a navy jumpsuit and a headet, sat at the Comms controls of the UCN Havock.

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Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 10d

Hey, this is good! You showed up today. You did the thing. Now your brain will be whirring away thinking about the next bit, and you don't have a blank page to come back to.

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Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 11d

That sounds awesome! 🐙🐙🐙

Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 11d

Man, I hate cover letters.

Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 11d

Well done for sending the thing! Sending things is hard.

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Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 11d

I would walk over hot coals for an octopus jacket. Tell him the octopus has 9 brains. That it can change its colour and texture to match its environment even when it's asleep. That it eats boys who have no taste. Maybe not that last part.

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Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 14d

Welcome to Bluesky! 🥳 Check out #Writersky #Amwriting and #Booksky and your tribe shall appear.

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Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 15d

Eastercon is a great event. If things are a bit difficult right now but you would like to come, then please take a look at the bursary scheme.

Fiona Moore 🇨🇦 @drfionamoore.bsky.social · 15d

Next year's @easterconuk.bsky.social bursary is now live! Do apply and don't self-reject, I hear too many talented authors and artists saying "well I would go to Eastercon but I can't afford it." eastercon2026.org/bursary-sche...

Bursary Scheme Policy | Iridescence

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Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 16d

Sigh, *Pen to Print. This writing thing is hard!

Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you! 😊

Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you! 😊

Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 16d

✨It's official! ✨
I'm so proud to reveal that my first ever attempt at writing audio drama, based on my story The Wheel of Fortune (1st published in Major Arcana, Black Shuck Books) has been awarded Highly Commended in the Pent to Print Audio Play Competition! 🥳🥳🥳

An image of a spaceship shaped like a wheel. Text over it reads:
Pen to Print
The Wheel of Fortune
An audio drama by Ida Keogh
The Pen to Print Audio Play Competition 2025: Highly Commended

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Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 18d

Yes please!!!

Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you! 🥰

Ida Keogh @idakeogh.bsky.social · 18d

🥰 I do miss acting! It was great to get involved, would love to do more.

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