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Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · 59m

‘utterly UTTERLY magnificent!’ Marian Keyes on reading The Night I Killed Him by @gillperdue.bsky.social

Step into the shadows with Gill Perdue, Amy Jordan & Mary Watson in conv. w/ Professor John Deane-O'Keeffe Sat, 18th Oct, 12pm

BOOK:
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#booksky

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Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · 22h

'As well as working on the organisation of the [Murder One] festival, I’ll be interviewing two authors I hugely admire, Ruth Ware and Steve Cavanagh, so lots of preparation is happening for that.'

Person to Person with Michelle Dunne
via Echo Cork Live

Read:
www.echolive.ie/corklives/ar...

Person to Person: 'I love any book that sucks me in and makes me lose sleep'

Cork author Michelle Dunne is preparing for the Murder One festival which takes place this month.

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Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · 3d

We are delighted that Tim Sullivan will be joining us at #murderonefest2025 Sun, Oct 19th at 2pm with Carmel Harrington & Brian McGilloway - chatting to author Michelle McDonagh in a powerful discussion on character-driven storytelling

BOOK HERE:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/strength-o...

www.murderone.ie

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Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · 2d

“Jordan writes Julia with particular fire, bringing us a woman who has chosen invisibility but who cannot escape what once made her visible.” - The New York Times

Amy Jordan, Gill Perdue & Mary Watson w/ Professor John Deane-O'Keeffe

📌Sat, Oct 18th 12pm

TICKETS:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/behind-clo...

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Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · 2d

A little reminder of our wonderful venue for Murder One Fest 2025 and also a glimpse of the fabulous Royal Marine Hotel where many of our lovely guests will be staying.

TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST 🔥

Book your seat today at:
www.eventbrite.ie/o/murder-one...

www.murderone.ie

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Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · 3d

We are delighted that Tim Sullivan will be joining us at #murderonefest2025 Sun, Oct 19th at 2pm with Carmel Harrington & Brian McGilloway - chatting to author Michelle McDonagh in a powerful discussion on character-driven storytelling

BOOK HERE:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/strength-o...

www.murderone.ie

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Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · 7d

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The fabulous Dubray Books are offering 10% off our Murder One authors' books when you use the secret code that you can find at www.murderone.ie

Pop over now and grab your tickets at the same time, they're selling fast 🔥🔥

#murderonefest2025

A poster promoting a secret code for buying books from Dubray Books in association with Murder One

Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · 9d

Tickets are selling fast 🔥

Don't miss out. Grab your seat today.

👇
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From courtroom drama to small-town secrets The Devil's In The Detail Sun, Oct 19th, 12pm

Steve Cavanagh in conv. with Anna Sharpe, Jane Casey and Andrea Carter

www.murderone.ie #dublin

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Aisling Coyle @aislingc.bsky.social · 13d

Ooh, this one looks like a great event. LOVE Chris Whitaker’s books.
Right, am I free on this date 🤔
#Booksky #MurderOneFest2025

Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · 13d

"An amazing coup for Murder One to have him (Chris Whitaker) as their guest"

TY @edelcoffey.bsky.social 🙏

Chris Whitaker in conv. w/ Edel Coffey

🗓️Sat, Oct 18th at 6pm
📍dlr LexIcon, Dun Laoghaire

Book your ticket today at:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/all-the-co...

www.murderone.ie
#murderonefest2025

Murder One Poster for an event featuring Chris Whitaker and Edel Coffey

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Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · 13d

"An amazing coup for Murder One to have him (Chris Whitaker) as their guest"

TY @edelcoffey.bsky.social 🙏

Chris Whitaker in conv. w/ Edel Coffey

🗓️Sat, Oct 18th at 6pm
📍dlr LexIcon, Dun Laoghaire

Book your ticket today at:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/all-the-co...

www.murderone.ie
#murderonefest2025

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Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · 14d

THREE top-of-their-game crime fiction authors ✔️
THREE fantastic book-to-screen adaptations ✔️
THREE exciting upcoming events at Murder One Fest 2025 ✔️
THREE days of 'murder & mayhem' ✔️

Meet Jane Casey, Ruth Ware & Andrea Mara in person

Book NOW:
www.murderone.ie

#murderonefest2025 Oct 17th-19th

Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · 16d

TY @marjbrennan.bsky.social & @irishexaminer.bsky.social for featuring @jadekavagent.bsky.social on 'Books Are My Business' last w/e

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Murder One Event:
How to Snare an Agent with Simon Trewin & Jade Kavanagh

BOOK:
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Books are my business: Literary agent Jade Kavanagh

'I represent authors in the same way actors have agents. I read their work, take it on, represent it, and then sell it to publishers'

www.irishexaminer.com

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Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you!!

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Books Ireland @booksireland.bsky.social · 21d

⭐️Murder One festival hosts a wealth of international crime writing talent—including bestselling authors Gill Perdue, Jane Casey, Andrea Mara, Catherine Ryan Howard, and many more⭐️

📕Running from the 17 – 19 October📕
@murderonefest.bsky.social
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Murder One Festival kicks off in October - Books Ireland

Crime Writing Festival Murder One runs from the 17 – 19 October.

booksirelandmagazine.com

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Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · 23d

Carmel Harrington will be speaking at our Strength of Character panel on Sunday 19th October at 2pm

What makes a character truly unforgettable?
Tim Sullivan, Carmel Harrington & Brian McGilloway talk to Michelle McDonagh

Book now at www.murderone.ie 💥

Headline Books @headlinebooks.bsky.social · 29d

We are absolutely thrilled to share that The Stolen Child by Carmel Harrington has been selected as the winner of
Good Housekeeping's Good Books Autumn collection!

The Stolen Child is a gripping emotional thriller with a twist you’ll never see coming!

Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · 27d

Whether you are an avid crime reader, a budding writer with an exciting idea for a thriller of your own, or a book club looking for a new read, Murder One has something for everyone to enjoy this October 17th -19th at the dlr LexIcon in Dun Laoghaire

Details - www.murderone.ie

#murderonefest2025

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Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · 28d

#MurderOneFest2025

📜Behind Closed Doors: Professor John Deane-O'Keeffe with
Mary Watson, Amy Jordan and Gill Perdue

📍dlr LexIcon, Dun Laoghaire
🗓️Saturday, October 18th
⏰12pm

Tickets:
eventbrite.ie/e/behind-clo...

Full programme:
murderone.ie

Behind Closed Doors

Professor John Deane-O’Keeffe in conversation with Mary Watson, Amy Jordan and Gill Perdue

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Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · 29d

#MurderOneFest2025

Step into a world of story & imagination with Lucy O'Callaghan, James Murphy, Joseph Birchall and R.B. Egan

📜 Readings in the Studio
📍dlr LexIcon, Dun Laoghaire
🗓️Sat, Oct 18th
⏰10am

Tickets FREE but booking advisable
eventbrite.ie/e/readings-i...

More:
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Readings in the Studio

Step into a world of story and imagination with our talented writers Lucy O'Callaghan, James Murphy, Joseph Birchall & R.B. Egan

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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 29d

Calling all crime writers!

Join Henry Sutton for a masterclass in #crimewriting at @murderonefest.bsky.social, Ireland's International Crime
Writing Festival

Secure your place murderone.ie

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Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · 29d

#MurderOneFest2025

All About Agatha: Dr John Curran in conversation with
Victoria Dowd

📍dlr LexIcon, Dun Laoghaire
🗓️Friday, October 17th
⏰6pm

Meet a world expert on Agatha Christie & her work

Tickets:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/all-about-...

Full programme:
www.murderone.ie

Graphic for a Murder One Festival event - All About Agatha: Dr. John Curran in conversation with Victoria Dowd with headshots of both participants and details about the event

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Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · Sep 9

#MurderOneFest2025

How to Snare an Agent with Simon Trewin & Jade Kavanagh

📍dlr LexIcon, Dun Laoghaire
🗓️Friday, Oct 17th
⏰3pm

How do you make your submission stand out from the slush pile?

Tickets:
eventbrite.ie/e/how-to-sna...

Full programme:
murderone.ie
@artscouncilireland.bsky.social

How to Snare an Agent with Simon Trewin & Jade Kavanagh

Two top London agents give their tips for success & reveal what they, and the industry is looking for

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Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · Sep 2

Have you got your tickets for Murder One yet?

Our festival will take place October 17th - 19th at the wonderful dlr LexIcon venue in Dun Laoghaire.

We have a brilliant programme so go to www.murderone.ie for event details, including those very important booking links.

Tickets are selling fast 🔥

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Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · Sep 2

#MurderOneFest2025

Plotting & POV Masterclass with Professor Henry Sutton
@henrysuttonwriter.bsky.social

📍dlr LexIcon,
🗓️Friday, October 17th
⏰12pm -2pm

'This masterclass could transform your writing'

Tickets:
eventbrite.ie/e/plotting-a...

More:
murderone.ie
@artscouncilireland.bsky.social

Plotting and POV Masterclass with Professor Henry Sutton

Professor Henry Sutton (Crafting Crime Fiction) will guide you through the art of storytelling

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Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · Sep 1

#MurderOneFest2025 kicks off with The Insider's Guide to Getting Published with @samblakebooks.bsky.social

📍dlr Lexicon
🗓️Friday, October 17th
⏰10.00am

Dreaming of writing a bestseller?

Tickets:
eventbrite.ie/e/the-inside...

Full programme:
murderone.ie
@artscouncilireland.bsky.social

The Insider's Guide to Getting Published

Dreaming of writing a bestseller? What do you need to do to give your work the best possible chance of getting published? Sam Blake explains

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Murder One International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social · Aug 29

Whether you are an avid crime reader, a budding writer with an exciting idea for a thriller of your own, or a book club looking for a new read, Murder One has something for everyone to enjoy this October.

Check out murderone.ie and grab your ticket today 📖

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Event poster for Murder One Fest 2025 with six headshots:
Kitty Murphy
Michelle McDonagh
Karen Fitzgibbon
Tim Sullivan
Conor McAnally
RO Thorp

Event poster for Murder One Fest 2025 with seven headshots:
Anna Sharpe
Andrea Carter
Michelle Dunne
Jane Casey
Carmel Harrington
Jake Arnott
Brian McGilloway

Event poster for Murder One Fest 2025 with two headshots:
Alan Nolan
Elizabeth Rose Murray