Jen Calleja @jencalleja.bsky.social Wrote FAIR / GOBLINHOOD / VEHICLE / DUST SUCKER, translate German lit, publish Maltese lit at Praspar Press. Tutor, Granta Writers’ Workshop. www.jencalleja.com
Octocon @octocon.bsky.social The National Irish Science Fiction Convention,
3rd & 4th October, 2026. Sci Fi, Fantasy & Horror. https://octocon.com
The Village with All of the Flash Writers @heyflashvillage.bsky.social The VILLAGE 🏘 is a place where the world 🌍 feels a tiny bit smaller. Founded by SMOKELONG for the Global Flash Community
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Extra Teeth @extrateethmag.bsky.social A literary magazine with bite
Guest illustrator for each issue
Words from Scotland + everywhere else
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The Berlin Literary Review @theberlinreview.bsky.social Home to some of the world’s best new writing.
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Polly Atkin @pollyrowena.bsky.social Writer, Lake-swimmer, Bookseller.
FRSL
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rep @PortyLiterary
Books incl:
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Some Of Us Just Fall
The Company of Owls
Emergency Dream
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Barbara Scully @barbarascully.bsky.social Writer, broadcaster, dreamer with a loud voice. Author of Wise Up, and currently selling her One Woman Show! Tickets from my website barbarascully dot com. Also joint conundrum solver on Newstalk
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Sylvia Leatham @sylvialeatham.bsky.social Award-winning author. Debut spec-fic romcom ‘Chaos Theory’ with Storm Publishing. Rep’ed by Liverpool Lit. Silver at Farnham Lit Audiobook Awards; SL'ed for The Letter Review, Watson Little Indie Novella; LL’ed for Mslexia. https://linktr.ee/SylviaLeatham
Wendy Davis @daydreamerdavis.bsky.social 🏆Hachette Children’s Novel Award Winner 2026
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Anders Edwards @andersedwards.bsky.social ✍️ Dystopian Author
📚 Erased & What Happened To Ava
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🌐 www.andersedwards.com
Dr Helen Scales @helenscales.bsky.social Aptly named marine biologist, writer, broadcaster.
Latest book: What the Wild Sea Can Be, shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction and Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing
UK + France
she/her
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Seán Ronayne @seanronayne.bsky.social Irish ornithologist & wildlife sound recordist.
http://www.irishwildlifesounds.com/
Using bird sound as a tool to spread love for Irish nature.
Albums:
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Book: Nature Boy (Irish biography of the year 2024)
Doc: Birdsong
CourtneyFrog @gzbichorski.bsky.social She/her, wife, mom of grown kids, fiercely love my lgbtqia family and friends, book and library nerd, flaming UU / UCC - "We who believe in freedom cannot rest." - Sweet Honey in the Rock "
genna @genna.bsky.social Creator of Pages Past, a podcast where your favourite people revisit their old favourite books. Editor, college instructor, Torontonian. Bluesky's Bake Off correspondent.
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Eithne Shortall @eithneshortall.bsky.social Writes books, wrangles children
Clara Kumagai @clarakiyoko.bsky.social From Ireland, Japan and Canada
Author of CATFISH ROLLING🌊
SONGS FOR GHOSTS out 2025 👻
Writer and reader
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Sarah Clancy @sarahmaintains.bsky.social Poet, Community Worker, LGBTQIA+ Politics, Climate Action
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Caoilinn Hughes @caoilinnhughes.bsky.social Irish writer.
Novels: THE ALTERNATIVES, THE WILD LAUGHTER and ORCHID & THE WASP. Short stories about the place.
Val McDermid @valmcdermid.bsky.social Writer, broadcaster, civil(sometimes) partner, mother, lesbian feminist, lover of libraries, vocalist with the Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers. Once described as the ‘gobby shop steward of crime fiction’. Www.valmcdermid.com @quineofcrime on Insta
Robert Macfarlane @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social Books: Is A River Alive? (May ‘25), Underland, The Lost Words, The Old Ways etc | Films: River, Mountain, Upstream | Music: The Moon Also Rises, Lost In The Cedar Wood, etc
Nature, climate, people.
Prof at Cambridge.
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Lorraine Levis @lorrainelevis.bsky.social 📚Head of Sales for Bloomsbury in Ireland 📚 Author of ‘Once Upon A Reader: Raising your Children with a Love of Books'
📚 Big Ol’ Nerd 
Aimée Walsh @thereadparts.bsky.social Irish writer. Author of Exile (a novel) & Writing Resistance (a monograph)
Commentator of the Year finalist 2025 @ Media Freedom Awards.
Columnist and U35 Deputy Editor @ the Mirror.
Agent: Eleanor Birne @ RCW
sheila armstrong @sheelanogig.bsky.social Writer & dog botherer
armstrongsheila.com
Sheila O’Flanagan @sheilawriter.bsky.social Writer, reader, armchair sportswoman. Secrets Between Friends out 26 March 2026
Dylan Brennan @dylanbrennan.bsky.social Poet, teacher | Ireland/Mexico | Let the Dead available from Banshee Press.
Hazel Gaynor ✍🏻 @hazelgaynor.bsky.social Award-winning NYT bestselling author, and show off. Yorkshire/lrish.
https://www.hazelgaynor.com/
Events: https://linktr.ee/Hgaynor
The Last Lifeboat (paperback) 25 April. 
David Toms @daithitoms.bsky.social Writer. Hold Over Fire (2026) coming soon from Veer2.
Pacemaker (Banshee Press, 2022). Northly (Turas Press, 2019). Writing recently in Magma, DRB, aswirl, Banshee, Gorse.
🇮🇪 living in 🇳🇴.
Sarah Crossan @sarahcrossan.bsky.social Writer based in Sussex.
Lucy Caldwell @lucycaldwell.bsky.social Writer of short story collections Multitudes, Intimacies, Openings, Devotions and novels inc. These Days. Regular masterclass series at Faber Academy.
Cormac Kinsella @cormackinsella.bsky.social Publicity. Posts mainly about books, sometimes food. Eats mainly food ... https://www.instagram.com/cormac.kinsella/
Sinéad Crowley @sineadcrowley.bsky.social Reader, writer, talker, listener. New novel loading
Little Island Books @littleislandbooks.bsky.social Independent press publishing the best new Irish writing for young readers. Supported by Arts Council Ireland. Repped in UK by Bounce Sales & Marketing.
Books create waves.
Tolka @tolkajournal.bsky.social Literary journal of formally promiscuous non-fiction. Publishing essays, memoir, autofiction and the overflow. Supported by the Arts Council.
tolkajournal.org
Edel Coffey @edelcoffey.bsky.social Author and journalist
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Louise Kennedy @louisekennedy.bsky.social Writer, galoot, sunscreen aficionado
north by northwest
SAM BLAKE @samblakebooks.bsky.social No 1 bestselling Irish crime writer (adult & YA) 💙📚
Chair Society of Authors, views my own.
Agent: Simon Trewin RIP
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badaude @badaude.bsky.social does things with words
writer/artist, books @ Verso, Semiotext(e), Bloomsbury, Tramp, Transit, Joan+++, writing @ Art Review, Spike Art, more @ joannawalsh.ie
TheBlindboyPodcast @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social Author and podcaster #ActuallyAutistic
Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social Writer of books. Guardian columnist. Newsletter at MeditationsInAnEmergency.com. Board member, Third Act and Oil Change International.
Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social Writer. Yes, that one.
(she/they)
www.joanne-harris.co.uk
Margaret Atwood @margaretatwood.bsky.social Writer of this and that... www.margaretatwood.ca
and margaretatwood.substack.com;I also have an Instagram account, though I don't know how to use it much, beyond posting pictures...
Kevin G Conroy @kevgeo.bsky.social Book lover. Interested in current affairs and tv/film. Cranky wheelchair user.
The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social Stories that connect people & planet 🌱
#WainwrightPrize
🦆 2026 SHORTLISTS ANNOUNCED!
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social Poetry through the cracks; we publish in print and online with amazing art and a vibrant weekly newsletter.
Poetry competition with a cash prize opens on 14 Sept '26
EIC @jaimichellepoet.bsky.social
Website: www.anteroompoetry.com
Bloomsbury Education @bloomsburyed.bsky.social We publish the education books everyone’s talking about 📚✨
New books, resources for every age & stage, expert authors and practical ideas for teachers, parents + educators.
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Michelle Willms @michellewillms.bsky.social NORTHERN GIRLS: TRUE STORIES (Baraka Books). 2026 Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net nominee. Mother bear.
Northern Girls: www.barakabooks.com/catalogue/northern-girls/
TSR Review: www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/northern-girls-true-stories-by-michelle-willms
SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social Author of the Varjak Paw books, Phoenix and TYGER! I also write about children's books & all things connected - libraries, literacy & reading for pleasure.
http://www.sfsaid.com/
Slings and Arrows Graphic Novel Guide @sandagnguide.bsky.social The planet's largest independent source of informed graphic novel reviews.
Paul Carroll @paulcarroll.bsky.social Books about magic & Death | Editor of TURNING ROADS, DOWN BELOW & FRACTURED REALMS | Co-founder of Cupán Fae, IrishComics.ie & Limit Break Comics 🏳️🌈
Website: http://paulcarrollwriter.com/
Aoife Doyle @1adoyle.bsky.social ✒️ Irish Mythology-inspired feminist fantasies for MG & YA. Rep @lucyirvine93.
WM Children's Novel Award & PFD Queer Prize '22 Gaeilgeoir. Queer, ND, they/them. Professional nerd 😎🐲
Red Ogre Review @ogre.red We're an indie arts press:
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Submissions:
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Books:
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Poetry readings and music:
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Walter Scott Prize @walterscottprize.bsky.social We're the world's foremost literary prize for historical fiction & run the Young Walter Scott Prize. http://linktr.ee/WalterScottPrizes
Catriona Shine @catrionashine.bsky.social Writer, architect, occasional actor. Debut novel, Habitat, published March 2024 by the Lilliput Press http://bio.site/CatrionaShine
Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social NEW—Seeking old (& new) book-ish friends
Weaning off of X, FB, Insta!
Grateful for Teachers & Librarians!
🐈⬛ Writing & drawing (while cat judges)
WIP: SpyKids & Cat vs. AntiDiversity villain
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Friends in the Pages (Alex) @friendsinthepages.bsky.social Reading, writing and studying a Masters in Children's and Young Adult Literature 📚📑📝✍️
Student Editor at https://dublincityuniversitychildrensandyaliterature.wordpress.com/
Erin Parsons @erinparsons.bsky.social Creator, writer, and artist of Frequency.
Simon Packham @simonpackham.bsky.social UK children's author. Theatre lover and Brighton and Hove Albion fan. New book in November 27.
Rory @roryduffy.bsky.social Stories. Winner #ennisbookclub 2025 & #RedLineBookFest 2019 Shortlisted/runner up- Sean O'Faoláin, RTE Short Story Award (twice), #Cuirt, Bath, @WritersWeek. Wild Atlantic Words. John McGahern Award. PJ O'Connor. @ForwardPrizes nominee 2021. LL - Bridport
Books for Keeps, the children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social Launched in 1980, we review hundreds of new children’s books each year and publish articles on every aspect of writing for children. Explore new issues and our 40 year archive for free on our website www.booksforkeeps.co.uk
Kelly McCaughrain @kellymccaughrain.bsky.social Carnegie shortlisted YA author (Walker Books). Probably in my garden right now. 
Channel Press @channelpress.bsky.social Words that connect 🍃 Ireland's home for writing on ecological entanglement, funded by the Arts Council.
Sarah Moore Fitzgerald @smoorefitz.bsky.social Writer. Prof. Teacher. Director of UL's MA in Creative Writing (full time and part time versions) and of UL's CW Winter School. Author of seven novels, (also short stories and some poetry). Recent winner of The London Magazine prize for short fiction.
Ryan D. Matthews @rydmatthews.bsky.social Winner of NYSCA and de Groot Courage to Write Awards. Fellowships from Hawthornden, LMCC, Lighthouse Works, Tin House. Nominated for the PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize & 2x semifinalist for Bennett Fellowship. Work in Lit Hub, Litro, Joyland, and MQR.
V. A. Givens @vagivens.com Author, desk potato, and lover of ellipses. Poster of random thoughts and seeker of random truths.
Go ahead life…pleasantly surprise me…
www.vagivens.com
Skein Press @skeinpress.bsky.social Independent publisher of stories underrepresented in Irish literature
📚Contentious Spaces by Rosaleen McDonagh & The Posthumous Book of Shahrazad by Raquel Menéndez trans by Robin Munby
🎤In the Half Light:Voices from Black Ireland curated by Phil Mullen
Discover Irish Children's Books @irishkidsbooks.bsky.social The aim of Discover Irish Children’s Books is to highlight and celebrate Irish children’s books.
Check out our website:
https://discoveririshkidsbooks.ie/ 
Kildare Readers Festival @kildarereaders.bsky.social Books, talks and good vibes 📖
Every October in County Kildare
#KildareReadersFestival #KRF2025
@womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social The original & only WomensArt created/ curated by art historian/author PL Henderson to celebrate/promote women in the arts.
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Alan B. @hybridvigour.bsky.social Illustrator + Librarian + Writer
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Michael Pierse @michaelpierse.bsky.social Academic at Queen's University Belfast. Irish Studies. Working-class writing. Left politics. Gaeilge. Tweets own opinions. RTs not endorsements.
TVWritersVault @tvwritersvault.bsky.social Where TV/Film Producers & Execs Scout New Pitches for Film, TV & Digital. Shows Discovered & Broadcast Globally on Discovery Channel, A&E, Lifetime TV, SyFy, Velocity & Others... Visit https://www.tvwritersvault.com
School Libraries Group, LAI @slglai.bsky.social School Libraries Group of the Library Association of Ireland Advocating & developing professionalism in Irish school libraries.
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https://schoollibrariesireland.com/great-reads-award/
Katie McDermott @katiemcd.bsky.social Reading, writing, etc.
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She/her 🇵🇸🇺🇦🏳️🌈
Oak Tree Comics @oaktreecomics.bsky.social An independent children’s book publisher 📚
Where imagination meets environmentalism🌍
Based out of Los Angeles ☀️
Founded by author Josh Oaktree 🌳
www.oaktreecomics.com/link-tree
Cork World Book Fest @corkworldbookfest.bsky.social Cork’s celebration of all that’s great about books and reading. Coming next Tues 20 - Sun 25 April 2027
York Literary Review 2025 @yorkliteraryreview.bsky.social Submit to our creative writing review! 2025 Theme: Roots! More info below
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CrazyMyra @outonthemoors.bsky.social Vulgar woman
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@sallyannesweeney.bsky.social @sallyannesweeney.bsky.social 
Jen Matthews @jenwritesagain.bsky.social Often reading - sometimes writing.
Substack @ChaseTheWren
Editor @the4facedliar.bsky.social
Jen Wallace @jenwallacecreates.bsky.social Writer, children's author, facilitator, nature guide. Dinosaur Pie for age 6+ out now from Little Island Books. She/her (mostly) AuDHD
Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social Auction by the #kidlit community to raise funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. Bidding: Jan 20th (9am PST) - Jan 28th (8pm PST).
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Bear logo by Sydney Hanson IG: @sydwiki
Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann @museumofchildhood.bsky.social museumofchildhood.ie Est 2018. Groundbreaking first for Ireland. Award winning Historic to contemporary, Islandwide and Diaspora, museum of children and childhood. Championing every child. Charity: 20205452 #SeenAndHeard #CherishingAllTheChildren
Barbara Henderson (new WIP 6831) @scattyscribbler.bsky.social Author. Scottish historical fiction and eco- adventures for kids. 2x Young Quills Winner. 🎭 Teacher, ✝️, 🏴 🇩🇪, Highlands.
www.barbarahenderson.co.uk
@corambeanstalk.bsky.social @corambeanstalk.bsky.social 
Afric McGlinchey @itosha.bsky.social Irish poet. À la Belle Étoile (Salmon Poetry) https://www.salmonpoetry.com/details.php?ID=631&a=221). Tied to the Wind (Broken Sleep Books) https://www.brokensleepbooks.com/product-page/afric-mcglinchey-tied-to-the-wind-ebook). www.africmcglinchey.com
Natasha Dunn @tashadunnwrites.bsky.social MG author and Primary School Librarian. LL Guppy Award 2023. LL + Reader's Favourite in WM Novel Award 2023 #SCBWI #WriteMentor
kel menton @kelmenton.bsky.social 🦊🌻A FIX OF LIGHT🌻🦊 OUT NOW‼️
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Brian Finnegan @bafinnegan.bsky.social Communications Director with ILGA-Europe, working for #LGBTI human rights and freedom in Europe & Central Asia, and sometimes #author of #novels
Betsy Cornwell @betsycornwell.bsky.social NYT bestselling author, teacher at U of Galway, Markievicz Award, IWC mentor. Immigrant single mother. Agents: Sara Crowe & Dara Kaye. BetsyCornwell.com / OldKnittingFactory.com
Shawn McNulty Abstract Artist @shawnmcnulty.bsky.social Visual Artist Modern Abstract Paintings from Minneapolis. Collections: Bill Clinton, Peyton Manning, General Mills, Emerson, US Bank Stadium, Bellagio https://shawnmcnulty.com https://instagram.com/shawnmcnulty 🐿️
Alison Hunt @emeraldshadow.bsky.social Author of MG fantasy The Last Time Wrangler. Two poems and a short story published. Collector of vintage costume jewellery. #SCBWI_BI #WriteMentor
Malinda Lo @malindalo.bsky.social NYT bestselling author, National Book Award winner. 🏳️🌈 My brand is lesbians. https://www.malindalo.com/
Charlotte Teeple-Salas @ctsalaswrites.bsky.social Adventures in the UK, Europe & California. 🤺 🚕 Bath Spa MA Writing for Young People ‘22. 📚 SL Searchlight ‘21. LL Guppy ‘22. LL WriteMentor & Searchlight ‘24. 🇺🇸🇫🇷🇬🇧
Jane Markland @citywriter.bsky.social Writer - debut Cielo published 2022 by SpellBound Books, avid reader. Lover of dogs and nature, the wild outdoors, lifelong supporter of Norwich City FC
Emma-Claire Wilson @ecwilsonwriter.bsky.social ✍️ Author 📚Reader 👩🏫Mentor
#ThisChildofMine and #WhenYouWereMine OUT NOW
@AvonBooksUK / @KNLitAgency
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Founder : The Glass House Online Magazine.
Laura | Librarian & Writer @audhderslibrary.bsky.social Secondary School Librarian in Sheffield 📚
Wannabe Author/Writer of many things 📖
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