Peadar Ó Guilín
@thecallya.bsky.social
Award-winning author of The Call and The Invasion. Pubbed by
@dfb_storyhouse and @scholastic. Repped by @mollykh
Also wrote The Inferior ❤️Gaeilge. Eats plants.
@dfb_storyhouse and @scholastic. Repped by @mollykh
Also wrote The Inferior ❤️Gaeilge. Eats plants.
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Peadar Ó Guilín
@thecallya.bsky.social
· Oct 14
The Call by Peadar O'Guilin | Waterstones
Buy The Call by Peadar O'Guilin from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
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UK folks!
I am excited to see that ‘The Call’ reissue is included in Waterstones’ 25% off FLASH SALE on selected pre-ordered books this week! 😍🎉
Enter the code OCTOBER25 at the checkout to redeem your discount and pre-order your copy now.
Offer ends at 23.59 Friday 17th October.
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I am excited to see that ‘The Call’ reissue is included in Waterstones’ 25% off FLASH SALE on selected pre-ordered books this week! 😍🎉
Enter the code OCTOBER25 at the checkout to redeem your discount and pre-order your copy now.
Offer ends at 23.59 Friday 17th October.
ow.ly/OVe350XbaWf
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"To think that realistic fiction is by definition superior to imaginative fiction is to think imitation is superior to invention."
Ursula K. LeGuin
Ursula K. LeGuin
November 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
"To think that realistic fiction is by definition superior to imaginative fiction is to think imitation is superior to invention."
Ursula K. LeGuin
Ursula K. LeGuin
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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
Books newsletter: a wrap of the latest news and preview of tomorrow’s pages
www.irishtimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Yup it is.
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“Is there such a thing as 'Indian' science fiction? A short history and new anthology of speculative writing from India” —
www.moneycontrol.com/books/is-the...
A new interview with @moneycontrol.bsky.social on the IF Anthology of New Indian SFF and the history of Indian SFF.
www.moneycontrol.com/books/is-the...
A new interview with @moneycontrol.bsky.social on the IF Anthology of New Indian SFF and the history of Indian SFF.
November 14, 2025 at 12:47 PM
“Is there such a thing as 'Indian' science fiction? A short history and new anthology of speculative writing from India” —
www.moneycontrol.com/books/is-the...
A new interview with @moneycontrol.bsky.social on the IF Anthology of New Indian SFF and the history of Indian SFF.
www.moneycontrol.com/books/is-the...
A new interview with @moneycontrol.bsky.social on the IF Anthology of New Indian SFF and the history of Indian SFF.
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Love to see community action against this AI nonsense! neighborhoodview.org/2025/11/13/d...
November 14, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Love to see community action against this AI nonsense! neighborhoodview.org/2025/11/13/d...
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And we knew this. This wasn't speculation. We studied it, we had the talking points. We trained volunteers to explain this to people. It's not a surprise. Rich people don't flee places with good quality of life when we increase the quality of life. They might try to cheat us, but they don't leave.
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:16 AM
And we knew this. This wasn't speculation. We studied it, we had the talking points. We trained volunteers to explain this to people. It's not a surprise. Rich people don't flee places with good quality of life when we increase the quality of life. They might try to cheat us, but they don't leave.
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For years, people argued that there's no point in taking climate action unless China is onboard. I'm at a COP30 event where Chinese government officials and renewable industry reps are outlining the fast-paced renewable energy transition and long-term carbon neutrality plan. The story has flipped.
November 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
For years, people argued that there's no point in taking climate action unless China is onboard. I'm at a COP30 event where Chinese government officials and renewable industry reps are outlining the fast-paced renewable energy transition and long-term carbon neutrality plan. The story has flipped.
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Do you remember that brief couple of days where it was deemed utterly unacceptable antisemitism to suggest Israel would ever attack a hospital, that then turned into a year of the media telling us Palestinian hospitals were all secret command bases actually?
I don’t see a need to reiterate what I’ve spoken about repeatedly and what we all saw in real time, but I will say: every media outlet fell over themselves to repeat clearly insane claims from the Israeli government and coordinated bullying to toe the line was instant, harsh and extremely intense.
November 14, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Do you remember that brief couple of days where it was deemed utterly unacceptable antisemitism to suggest Israel would ever attack a hospital, that then turned into a year of the media telling us Palestinian hospitals were all secret command bases actually?
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German court rules that OpenAI violated copyright laws by training ChatGPT on music 🎵
• May set precedent for Europe AI copyright uses
• OpenAI disagrees & can appeal
"The internet is not a self-service store, and human creative achievements are not free templates"
— German Music Rights Society
• May set precedent for Europe AI copyright uses
• OpenAI disagrees & can appeal
"The internet is not a self-service store, and human creative achievements are not free templates"
— German Music Rights Society
November 12, 2025 at 12:26 AM
German court rules that OpenAI violated copyright laws by training ChatGPT on music 🎵
• May set precedent for Europe AI copyright uses
• OpenAI disagrees & can appeal
"The internet is not a self-service store, and human creative achievements are not free templates"
— German Music Rights Society
• May set precedent for Europe AI copyright uses
• OpenAI disagrees & can appeal
"The internet is not a self-service store, and human creative achievements are not free templates"
— German Music Rights Society
Reading an SF book where a character unexpectedly starts talking in Irish, but the twist is... It's Google Translate Irish, where "bheith fós", meaning "to be yet", is meant to convey "be still". At least I think that's what the author wanted it to mean.
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Reading an SF book where a character unexpectedly starts talking in Irish, but the twist is... It's Google Translate Irish, where "bheith fós", meaning "to be yet", is meant to convey "be still". At least I think that's what the author wanted it to mean.
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Traffic update:
If you're heading over the Troll Bridge today, his 3 riddles include questions about goat grooming, historical wigs, and ghost bones.
Good luck!
If you're heading over the Troll Bridge today, his 3 riddles include questions about goat grooming, historical wigs, and ghost bones.
Good luck!
November 11, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Traffic update:
If you're heading over the Troll Bridge today, his 3 riddles include questions about goat grooming, historical wigs, and ghost bones.
Good luck!
If you're heading over the Troll Bridge today, his 3 riddles include questions about goat grooming, historical wigs, and ghost bones.
Good luck!
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Huge congrats to Ferdia Lennon as he is awarded the 2025 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature! We were delighted to have Ferdia discussing Glorious Exploits just a few evenings ago as part of #DBF25
Ferdia Lennon wins 2025 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature for Glorious Exploits
Ferdia Lennon wins 2025 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature for Glorious Exploits
The €10,000 prize, awarded annually since 1976, celebrates an outstanding body of work by an emerging Irish writer under 40
www.irishtimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Huge congrats to Ferdia Lennon as he is awarded the 2025 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature! We were delighted to have Ferdia discussing Glorious Exploits just a few evenings ago as part of #DBF25
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I post this a lot, but it's Sesame Street's birthday and I can't think of a better time to share my favourite clip. Elvis Costello and Elmo duet on "A Monster Went and Ate My Red 2". This version has supplanted the Costello original in my head now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxar...
Sesame Street: Elvis Costello & Elmo Sing a Monster Went and Ate My Red 2
YouTube video by Sesame Street
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I post this a lot, but it's Sesame Street's birthday and I can't think of a better time to share my favourite clip. Elvis Costello and Elmo duet on "A Monster Went and Ate My Red 2". This version has supplanted the Costello original in my head now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxar...
Great story!
Not because I had a small part to play but because now more than ever we need to amplify kindness and human connection, let me share with you the Tale of Kathleen & John
After I had given directions to Kathleen (as I was to learn was her name) she headed off with her trusty walking frame, Esmeralda
After I had given directions to Kathleen (as I was to learn was her name) she headed off with her trusty walking frame, Esmeralda
A woman steps into the shop: Where do I vote?
Me: Are you looking for Carysfort National School?
Her: Yes, I feel it's my duty, I turned 97 yesterday!
#Áras25
Me: Are you looking for Carysfort National School?
Her: Yes, I feel it's my duty, I turned 97 yesterday!
#Áras25
November 10, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Great story!
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In passport line in Prague remembering my best experience in US:
Agent: why are you here?
I’m a Professor, giving a talk.
What’s you subject?
Political Philosophy.
My favourite!!
Really??
No. I say that to all the Professors.
Agent: why are you here?
I’m a Professor, giving a talk.
What’s you subject?
Political Philosophy.
My favourite!!
Really??
No. I say that to all the Professors.
November 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
In passport line in Prague remembering my best experience in US:
Agent: why are you here?
I’m a Professor, giving a talk.
What’s you subject?
Political Philosophy.
My favourite!!
Really??
No. I say that to all the Professors.
Agent: why are you here?
I’m a Professor, giving a talk.
What’s you subject?
Political Philosophy.
My favourite!!
Really??
No. I say that to all the Professors.
Some great stories in here. I especially like Mr. Marsden and would have been proud to have met him.
Not sure when I last reposted this, but today seems like a good day.
www.julietemckenna.com/remembrance-...
www.julietemckenna.com/remembrance-...
Remembrance. Of those who couldn’t speak of war and of those who told me vital truths.
It’s a bit odd to see all the Centenary of the Great War commemoration this year when I can remember talking to men and women who lived through it. Granted I was a very little girl when my Great Un…
www.julietemckenna.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Some great stories in here. I especially like Mr. Marsden and would have been proud to have met him.
I hope to be launching a book -- The Sword Garden -- at this one. Come one, come all! Let's have coffee.
Eastercon is the UK's annual science fiction convention for book lovers & writers
Iridescence, 2026's Eastercon will be at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, 3-6 April 2026. Tickets on sale now
Guests of Honour include @rjbarker.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social & @drkarenlord.bsky.social
Iridescence, 2026's Eastercon will be at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, 3-6 April 2026. Tickets on sale now
Guests of Honour include @rjbarker.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social & @drkarenlord.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 11:43 AM
I hope to be launching a book -- The Sword Garden -- at this one. Come one, come all! Let's have coffee.
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Quelques Feuilles / Some Leaves
New thing - this is a part of a much larger work. Each square comprises 4 of the colours of an actual leaf collected over a series of walks, and then photographed, uploaded, compiled and arranged in chronological order. The entire work has 144 leaves and 576 colours.
New thing - this is a part of a much larger work. Each square comprises 4 of the colours of an actual leaf collected over a series of walks, and then photographed, uploaded, compiled and arranged in chronological order. The entire work has 144 leaves and 576 colours.
November 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Quelques Feuilles / Some Leaves
New thing - this is a part of a much larger work. Each square comprises 4 of the colours of an actual leaf collected over a series of walks, and then photographed, uploaded, compiled and arranged in chronological order. The entire work has 144 leaves and 576 colours.
New thing - this is a part of a much larger work. Each square comprises 4 of the colours of an actual leaf collected over a series of walks, and then photographed, uploaded, compiled and arranged in chronological order. The entire work has 144 leaves and 576 colours.
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Bicycle Jousting is Strictly Forbidden
(Somewhere on the mean streets of Belfast)
Actually this junction is horrible to cross whether on foot or Bicycle Jousting.
#bikeart #bicycle #streetart #ireland #belfast
(Somewhere on the mean streets of Belfast)
Actually this junction is horrible to cross whether on foot or Bicycle Jousting.
#bikeart #bicycle #streetart #ireland #belfast
November 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Bicycle Jousting is Strictly Forbidden
(Somewhere on the mean streets of Belfast)
Actually this junction is horrible to cross whether on foot or Bicycle Jousting.
#bikeart #bicycle #streetart #ireland #belfast
(Somewhere on the mean streets of Belfast)
Actually this junction is horrible to cross whether on foot or Bicycle Jousting.
#bikeart #bicycle #streetart #ireland #belfast
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November 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Biden knew that Israel was committing crimes against humanity in Gaza and then decided to keep US commitments to Israel, shortly before handing it over to Trump
www.huffpost.com/entry/biden-...
www.huffpost.com/entry/biden-...
Biden Discussed Potential Israeli War Crimes In Gaza. He Kicked The Can To Trump.
New intelligence shocked officials in late 2024, spurring heightened fear of U.S. liability, HuffPost has learned. The period saw Secretary of State Antony Blinken ask if Israel’s actions constituted ...
www.huffpost.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Biden knew that Israel was committing crimes against humanity in Gaza and then decided to keep US commitments to Israel, shortly before handing it over to Trump
www.huffpost.com/entry/biden-...
www.huffpost.com/entry/biden-...
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ARTIFACT SPACE by @phokion.bsky.social, aka the start of my fave sci fi series, is getting a BEAUTIFUL new edition from @sagapressbooks.bsky.social
AND YOU SHOULD PREORDER IT IMMEDIATELY!
⚔️sword-shaped ships
💱space economics
👾very alien aliens
🤖actually sentient AI
🚀pew-pew!
buff.ly/kanHojQ
AND YOU SHOULD PREORDER IT IMMEDIATELY!
⚔️sword-shaped ships
💱space economics
👾very alien aliens
🤖actually sentient AI
🚀pew-pew!
buff.ly/kanHojQ
everybookadoorway.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
ARTIFACT SPACE by @phokion.bsky.social, aka the start of my fave sci fi series, is getting a BEAUTIFUL new edition from @sagapressbooks.bsky.social
AND YOU SHOULD PREORDER IT IMMEDIATELY!
⚔️sword-shaped ships
💱space economics
👾very alien aliens
🤖actually sentient AI
🚀pew-pew!
buff.ly/kanHojQ
AND YOU SHOULD PREORDER IT IMMEDIATELY!
⚔️sword-shaped ships
💱space economics
👾very alien aliens
🤖actually sentient AI
🚀pew-pew!
buff.ly/kanHojQ