Christopher Owens
@mrowens212.bsky.social
Reviews for The Pensive Quill.
New novella 'Soineanta Maskirovka' out now.
Also author of 'A Vortex of Securocrats' and 'Dethrone God'
Buy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0BT865QJL/allbooks
New novella 'Soineanta Maskirovka' out now.
Also author of 'A Vortex of Securocrats' and 'Dethrone God'
Buy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0BT865QJL/allbooks
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Christopher Owens
@mrowens212.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Praise for the works of Christopher Owens:
"Belfast Noir par fheabhas." Brandon Sullivan (The Pensive Quill)
"...if you don't read this book you deserve to be beaten...with...copies of the Sacred Heart Messenger." Patrick McCabe (The Butcher Boy)
Available now:
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"Belfast Noir par fheabhas." Brandon Sullivan (The Pensive Quill)
"...if you don't read this book you deserve to be beaten...with...copies of the Sacred Heart Messenger." Patrick McCabe (The Butcher Boy)
Available now:
www.amazon.co.uk/stores/autho...
Reposted by Christopher Owens
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My thoughts on Jo Bartosch & Robert Jessel's 'Pornocracy'. A challenging and thought provoking read but the hectoring makes it difficult to sympathise. Thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#BookReview #FridayThoughts #Pornocracy
My thoughts on Jo Bartosch & Robert Jessel's 'Pornocracy'. A challenging and thought provoking read but the hectoring makes it difficult to sympathise. Thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#BookReview #FridayThoughts #Pornocracy
Pornocracy
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November 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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My thoughts on Jo Bartosch & Robert Jessel's 'Pornocracy'. A challenging and thought provoking read but the hectoring makes it difficult to sympathise. Thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#BookReview #FridayThoughts #Pornocracy
My thoughts on Jo Bartosch & Robert Jessel's 'Pornocracy'. A challenging and thought provoking read but the hectoring makes it difficult to sympathise. Thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#BookReview #FridayThoughts #Pornocracy
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My thoughts on Jo Bartosch & Robert Jessel's 'Pornocracy'. A challenging and thought provoking read but the hectoring makes it difficult to sympathise. Thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#BookReview #FridayThoughts #Pornocracy
My thoughts on Jo Bartosch & Robert Jessel's 'Pornocracy'. A challenging and thought provoking read but the hectoring makes it difficult to sympathise. Thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#BookReview #FridayThoughts #Pornocracy
Pornocracy
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November 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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My thoughts on Jo Bartosch & Robert Jessel's 'Pornocracy'. A challenging and thought provoking read but the hectoring makes it difficult to sympathise. Thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#BookReview #FridayThoughts #Pornocracy
My thoughts on Jo Bartosch & Robert Jessel's 'Pornocracy'. A challenging and thought provoking read but the hectoring makes it difficult to sympathise. Thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#BookReview #FridayThoughts #Pornocracy
Reposted by Christopher Owens
OUT NOW
ShitNoise ‘Charades’
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“More of this sort of thing please.” @mrowens212.bsky.social
“unhinged and deranged in the best possible way” @monolithcocktail.bsky.social
ShitNoise ‘Charades’
cruelnaturerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/charades
“More of this sort of thing please.” @mrowens212.bsky.social
“unhinged and deranged in the best possible way” @monolithcocktail.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 10:24 AM
OUT NOW
ShitNoise ‘Charades’
cruelnaturerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/charades
“More of this sort of thing please.” @mrowens212.bsky.social
“unhinged and deranged in the best possible way” @monolithcocktail.bsky.social
ShitNoise ‘Charades’
cruelnaturerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/charades
“More of this sort of thing please.” @mrowens212.bsky.social
“unhinged and deranged in the best possible way” @monolithcocktail.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Reposted by Christopher Owens
Soviet Hotel Dressing Gown, due out 28/02/26 on Down by Law Books. After having their flights diverted to Dublin Airport Jake and Roibeard ponder on their past traumas, how they reacted to them and what's next for them once they reach Belfast.
#ComingSoon #IndieBook #Irishnovel #Belfast #IndieAuthor
#ComingSoon #IndieBook #Irishnovel #Belfast #IndieAuthor
August 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Soviet Hotel Dressing Gown, due out 28/02/26 on Down by Law Books. After having their flights diverted to Dublin Airport Jake and Roibeard ponder on their past traumas, how they reacted to them and what's next for them once they reach Belfast.
#ComingSoon #IndieBook #Irishnovel #Belfast #IndieAuthor
#ComingSoon #IndieBook #Irishnovel #Belfast #IndieAuthor
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Thanks for the support Tay-Tay! Soviet Hotel Dressing Gown, due out 28/02/26. After having their flights diverted to Dublin Airport, Jake and Roibeard ponder on their past traumas, how they reacted to them and what's next for them once they reach Belfast.
#Irishnovel #Belfast #IndieAuthor #IndieBook
#Irishnovel #Belfast #IndieAuthor #IndieBook
August 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Thanks for the support Tay-Tay! Soviet Hotel Dressing Gown, due out 28/02/26. After having their flights diverted to Dublin Airport, Jake and Roibeard ponder on their past traumas, how they reacted to them and what's next for them once they reach Belfast.
#Irishnovel #Belfast #IndieAuthor #IndieBook
#Irishnovel #Belfast #IndieAuthor #IndieBook
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The celebrity endorsements are coming thick/fast! Soviet Hotel Dressing Gown due 28/02/26.
After having their flights diverted Jake and Roibeard ponder on their past traumas, how they reacted to them and what's next for them once they reach Belfast.
#booksbooksbooks #indieauthor #indiepublishing
After having their flights diverted Jake and Roibeard ponder on their past traumas, how they reacted to them and what's next for them once they reach Belfast.
#booksbooksbooks #indieauthor #indiepublishing
August 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The celebrity endorsements are coming thick/fast! Soviet Hotel Dressing Gown due 28/02/26.
After having their flights diverted Jake and Roibeard ponder on their past traumas, how they reacted to them and what's next for them once they reach Belfast.
#booksbooksbooks #indieauthor #indiepublishing
After having their flights diverted Jake and Roibeard ponder on their past traumas, how they reacted to them and what's next for them once they reach Belfast.
#booksbooksbooks #indieauthor #indiepublishing
Reposted by Christopher Owens
Have you ever wondered what were the books that inspired me when I was working on my own?
Well wonder no more.
#readinglist #books #indieauthor #indiepublishing #irishwriters #irishbooks #belfastauthor #downbylawbooks #soineantamaskirovka #dethronegod #avortexofsecurocrats #soviethoteldressinggown
Well wonder no more.
#readinglist #books #indieauthor #indiepublishing #irishwriters #irishbooks #belfastauthor #downbylawbooks #soineantamaskirovka #dethronegod #avortexofsecurocrats #soviethoteldressinggown
August 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Have you ever wondered what were the books that inspired me when I was working on my own?
Well wonder no more.
#readinglist #books #indieauthor #indiepublishing #irishwriters #irishbooks #belfastauthor #downbylawbooks #soineantamaskirovka #dethronegod #avortexofsecurocrats #soviethoteldressinggown
Well wonder no more.
#readinglist #books #indieauthor #indiepublishing #irishwriters #irishbooks #belfastauthor #downbylawbooks #soineantamaskirovka #dethronegod #avortexofsecurocrats #soviethoteldressinggown
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September 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
A nice review of Soineanta Maskirovka. Available at Amazon and No Alibis Bookstore.
#Booksky #novella #indieauthor #WritingCommunity
#Booksky #novella #indieauthor #WritingCommunity
November 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
A nice review of Soineanta Maskirovka. Available at Amazon and No Alibis Bookstore.
#Booksky #novella #indieauthor #WritingCommunity
#Booksky #novella #indieauthor #WritingCommunity
www.thepensivequill.com/2025/11/1999...
My thoughts on '1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America And Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times'. As ever thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#BookReview #WWE #DonaldTrump #PopCulture #Belfast
My thoughts on '1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America And Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times'. As ever thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#BookReview #WWE #DonaldTrump #PopCulture #Belfast
1999 📚The Year Low Culture Conquered America And Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times
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November 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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My thoughts on '1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America And Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times'. As ever thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#BookReview #WWE #DonaldTrump #PopCulture #Belfast
My thoughts on '1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America And Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times'. As ever thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#BookReview #WWE #DonaldTrump #PopCulture #Belfast
Reposted by Christopher Owens
PRE-ORDER
ShitNoise ‘Charades’
cruelnaturerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/charades
“their most eclectic to date, it blends bro-step, alt-rock, noise, metal, pop and electronica in such a cohesive manner that it is genuinely breath taking. More of this sort of thing please.” @mrowens212.bsky.social
ShitNoise ‘Charades’
cruelnaturerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/charades
“their most eclectic to date, it blends bro-step, alt-rock, noise, metal, pop and electronica in such a cohesive manner that it is genuinely breath taking. More of this sort of thing please.” @mrowens212.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 10:47 AM
PRE-ORDER
ShitNoise ‘Charades’
cruelnaturerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/charades
“their most eclectic to date, it blends bro-step, alt-rock, noise, metal, pop and electronica in such a cohesive manner that it is genuinely breath taking. More of this sort of thing please.” @mrowens212.bsky.social
ShitNoise ‘Charades’
cruelnaturerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/charades
“their most eclectic to date, it blends bro-step, alt-rock, noise, metal, pop and electronica in such a cohesive manner that it is genuinely breath taking. More of this sort of thing please.” @mrowens212.bsky.social
Reposted by Christopher Owens
Thank you @mrowens212.bsky.social for the review!
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Pre-order the album
cruelnaturerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/charades
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Pre-order the album
cruelnaturerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/charades
November 1, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Thank you @mrowens212.bsky.social for the review!
www.thepensivequill.com/2025/11/pred...
Pre-order the album
cruelnaturerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/charades
www.thepensivequill.com/2025/11/pred...
Pre-order the album
cruelnaturerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/charades
www.thepensivequill.com/2025/11/pred...
The new #Predominance column looking at new releases from @publicenemyno1.bsky.social, #Cathedral and @cruelnaturerecs.bsky.social as well as biggies from #Laibach, #DeadCanDance and ESG.
As ever, thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
The new #Predominance column looking at new releases from @publicenemyno1.bsky.social, #Cathedral and @cruelnaturerecs.bsky.social as well as biggies from #Laibach, #DeadCanDance and ESG.
As ever, thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
Predominance 56
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November 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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The new #Predominance column looking at new releases from @publicenemyno1.bsky.social, #Cathedral and @cruelnaturerecs.bsky.social as well as biggies from #Laibach, #DeadCanDance and ESG.
As ever, thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
The new #Predominance column looking at new releases from @publicenemyno1.bsky.social, #Cathedral and @cruelnaturerecs.bsky.social as well as biggies from #Laibach, #DeadCanDance and ESG.
As ever, thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
Reposted by Christopher Owens
Thanks to Christopher Owens for taking the time to write this review of my book. 👍
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My thoughts on @ianjhoey.bsky.social's 'I'm Eighteen And School's Out' looking at a crucial period of the Alice Cooper band. As ever thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#FridayFeeling #BookReview #glamrock #metal #frankzappa #booksky
My thoughts on @ianjhoey.bsky.social's 'I'm Eighteen And School's Out' looking at a crucial period of the Alice Cooper band. As ever thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#FridayFeeling #BookReview #glamrock #metal #frankzappa #booksky
I'm Eighteen And School's Out
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October 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Thanks to Christopher Owens for taking the time to write this review of my book. 👍
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My thoughts on @ianjhoey.bsky.social's 'I'm Eighteen And School's Out' looking at a crucial period of the Alice Cooper band. As ever thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#FridayFeeling #BookReview #glamrock #metal #frankzappa #booksky
My thoughts on @ianjhoey.bsky.social's 'I'm Eighteen And School's Out' looking at a crucial period of the Alice Cooper band. As ever thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#FridayFeeling #BookReview #glamrock #metal #frankzappa #booksky
I'm Eighteen And School's Out
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October 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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My thoughts on @ianjhoey.bsky.social's 'I'm Eighteen And School's Out' looking at a crucial period of the Alice Cooper band. As ever thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#FridayFeeling #BookReview #glamrock #metal #frankzappa #booksky
My thoughts on @ianjhoey.bsky.social's 'I'm Eighteen And School's Out' looking at a crucial period of the Alice Cooper band. As ever thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#FridayFeeling #BookReview #glamrock #metal #frankzappa #booksky
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My thoughts on Benzo Monroe's new collection of poetry 'A Condescending Wound'. As ever thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#booksky #bookreview #FridayThoughts #poetrysky
My thoughts on Benzo Monroe's new collection of poetry 'A Condescending Wound'. As ever thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#booksky #bookreview #FridayThoughts #poetrysky
A Condescending Wound
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October 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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My thoughts on Benzo Monroe's new collection of poetry 'A Condescending Wound'. As ever thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#booksky #bookreview #FridayThoughts #poetrysky
My thoughts on Benzo Monroe's new collection of poetry 'A Condescending Wound'. As ever thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#booksky #bookreview #FridayThoughts #poetrysky
October 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Reposted by Christopher Owens
Thank you @mrowens212.bsky.social for the @ddrome.bsky.social review
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Album out now
cruelnaturerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/sillily
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Album out now
cruelnaturerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/sillily
September 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Thank you @mrowens212.bsky.social for the @ddrome.bsky.social review
www.thepensivequill.com/2025/09/pred...
Album out now
cruelnaturerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/sillily
www.thepensivequill.com/2025/09/pred...
Album out now
cruelnaturerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/sillily
www.thepensivequill.com/2025/09/pred...
The new #Predominance column looking at new releases from @marissanadler.bsky.social and @cruelnaturerecs.bsky.social as well as biggies from #BadBrains #Hexis #NomadicRituals and #ParanoidVisions.
Thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
The new #Predominance column looking at new releases from @marissanadler.bsky.social and @cruelnaturerecs.bsky.social as well as biggies from #BadBrains #Hexis #NomadicRituals and #ParanoidVisions.
Thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
Predominance 55
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September 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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The new #Predominance column looking at new releases from @marissanadler.bsky.social and @cruelnaturerecs.bsky.social as well as biggies from #BadBrains #Hexis #NomadicRituals and #ParanoidVisions.
Thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
The new #Predominance column looking at new releases from @marissanadler.bsky.social and @cruelnaturerecs.bsky.social as well as biggies from #BadBrains #Hexis #NomadicRituals and #ParanoidVisions.
Thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
September 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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My thoughts on 'The Point is to Change It'. A product of its time but as the beginning of what became Spiked it’s key to understanding the shift that took place in the 90’s among some. As ever thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#books
My thoughts on 'The Point is to Change It'. A product of its time but as the beginning of what became Spiked it’s key to understanding the shift that took place in the 90’s among some. As ever thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#books
The Point Is To Change It
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September 20, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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My thoughts on 'The Point is to Change It'. A product of its time but as the beginning of what became Spiked it’s key to understanding the shift that took place in the 90’s among some. As ever thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#books
My thoughts on 'The Point is to Change It'. A product of its time but as the beginning of what became Spiked it’s key to understanding the shift that took place in the 90’s among some. As ever thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#books
September 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM