🔊SAVE THE DATE 🗓️Oct 15th - Oct 18th 2026 We're thrilled to be working on our truly exciting festival programme for #MurderOneFest2026 ✍️Sign up to our newsletter for updates: murderone.ie/get-murder-o... 👀Stay in touch via our website & socials www.murderone.ie #booksky #writingcommunity

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What a fabulous weekend we had at #murderonefest2025! Thanks to dlr Libraries, @artscouncilireland.bsky.social, all our fab volunteers & everyone who supported our festival - we couldn't do it without you🙏 Do join the mailing list at www.murderone.ie for early access for 2026!

Live readings are a fantastic experience and last Sunday morning at #murderonefest2025 was no exception! Conor McAnally, Michelle Dunne, Jake Arnott, & Karen Fitzgibbon took to the stage reading from their latest work. More Photos: www.facebook.com/MOneCrimeFest (Ger Holland Photography)

Saturday morning we were joined by four fabulously talented writers Joseph Birchall, Lucy O’Callaghan, R.B. Egan & James Murphy It was a wonderful opportunity to listen to live readings! More festival photos of #murderonefest: www.facebook.com/MOneCrimeFest (Ger Holland Photography)

We always like to go out with a bang! Ruth Ware and Steve Cavanagh were such a brilliant double act in our final fabulous event of Murder One 2025. #murderonefest2025 (Ger Holland Photography)

What happens when you bring a bunch of legal eagles to the stage? The very very best of events! Thanks to Jane Casey, Andrea Carter, Steve Cavanagh and Anna Sharpe for joining us at #murderonefest2025 (Ger Holland Photography)

What a fantastic weekend (even if we do say so ourselves)! A HUGE thank you to dlr libraries and @artscouncilireland.bsky.social for making it possible, to our fab audiences, to the authors who delivered such amazing events, and to Dubray Books for being such wonderful booksellers – THANK YOU 🙏

Character is what makes the very best crime novels resonate with you, long after you put them down. Bestseller Michelle McDonagh delved into the minds of Brian McGilloway, Carmel Harrington and Tim Sullivan at #MurderOneFest2025 (Ger Holland Photography)

Wonderful couple of days catching up with lots of crime writing friends at @murderonefest.bsky.social . And yes, I couldn't help but jump in to sell a few books along the way. Thrilled to finally meet author #JakeArnott who did a brilliant reading from his new novel #BloodRival .

Look who's coming to #murderonefest2025 this weekend ✨A spectacular star-studded line-up✨ Don't miss out... BOOK HERE: www.eventbrite.ie/o/murder-one... Full details: www.murderone.ie #booksky #dublin #dublinevents #crimefiction

Have you got your ticket yet? We really are SUPER excited to welcome this amazing line-up to the dlr LexIcon in Dun Laoghaire THIS weekend. Seats are selling fast so don't miss out and be sure to book your place today at www.murderone.ie #murderonefest2025 #dublin

We are thrilled that Andrea Mara, author of #AllHerFault, will be joining us for #murderonefest2025 with Gillian McAllister in conversation with A.J. West ✨Ordinary People, Extraordinary Events 🗓️Sat, October 18th at 2pm Tickets selling fast 🔥 www.eventbrite.ie/e/ordinary-p...

So... QUANTUM OF MENACE is the @thetimes thriller Book of the Month. Huzzah! ... The first mystery featuring Q from the Bond franchise sees Q back in his small hometown investigating the death of a childhood friend. Preorder now, people: geni.us/quantumofmen...

'But we dug and covered. Bleach cleaned till we nearly bled. Made no difference... Because the better part of us was buried with her and that's the truth. Or maybe it isn't. Maybe we were bad all along.' Sat, Oct 18th, 4pm BOOK: www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-role-o... www.murderone.ie

Thank you to Tony Clayton-Lea/The Irish Times for the mention as the countdown to #murderonefest2025 begins ⏰ Read in full: www.irishtimes.com/culture/2025... Grab your tickets today Fri 17th - Sun 19th Oct in the dlr LexIcon in Dun Laoghaire Full details: www.murderone.ie

Loved The Night I Killed Him I'll be there!!

TY to Aoife Barry/Sunday Times for this fabulous piece on @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social Ruth Ware: ‘Writing crime fiction is good for your mental health’ Ruth will be joining us Sun, Oct 19th 4pm with @stevecavanagh.bsky.social in conv. w/ Michelle Dunne BOOK: www.eventbrite.ie/e/evil-geniu...

‘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: eventbrite.ie/e/behind-clo... www.murderone.ie #booksky

'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...

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

“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...

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

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

👀 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

Tickets are selling fast 🔥 Don't miss out. Grab your seat today. 👇 eventbrite.ie/e/the-devils... 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

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

"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

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

TY @marjbrennan.bsky.social & @irishexaminer.bsky.social for featuring @jadekavagent.bsky.social on 'Books Are My Business' last w/e www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar... Murder One Event: How to Snare an Agent with Simon Trewin & Jade Kavanagh BOOK: www.eventbrite.ie/e/how-to-sna...

⭐️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 booksirelandmagazine.com/murder-one-f...

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 💥

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

#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

#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: murderone.ie

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

#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

#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

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 🔥

#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

#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

#MurderOneFest2025 is here! Pop over to www.murderone.ie to find your favourite authors - tickets have gone LIVE and are selling fast Running 17th-19th October 'Murder One brings you real live authors who write real books' - @samblakebooks.bsky.social #realpeoplerealbooks 🧵(1/2)

💥 #MurderOneFest2025 tickets are live! 💥 Go to www.murderone.ie NOW Book your seats to see your favourite authors 👉 17-19th October at dlr LexIcon Venue, Dun Laoghaire Fabulous line up of Irish & international bestsellers Tickets selling fast🔥 @artscouncilireland.bsky.social

Sneak a 👀 at who's coming to Murder One Oct 17th - 19th 👇👇 murderone.ie/murder-one-2... Tickets live Friday (29th) morn, with advance sales tmrw for our newsletter subscribers SIGN up now at: murderone.ie/get-murder-o... Supported by @artscouncilireland.bsky.social @samblakebooks.bsky.social

Murder One is coming to the LexIcon Library in Dun Laoghaire from 17- 19 October The programme & tickets will be released to our mailing list first, so now's the time to sign up at murderone.ie See REAL writers talking about crafting REAL books!! #booksky 💙📚 #murderonefest2025

We will be offering an early release of tickets for our newsletter subscribers so don't forget to sign up today at: murderone.ie/get-murder-o... 🗓️17th – 19th October 2025 📍Dun Laoghaire’s DLR Lexicon Library & Cultural Centre 👀Announcement coming soon #murderonefest2025

🔊Save The Date 🗓️Oct 16th- 19th Oct '25 (16th is a school's day) We will be offering an early release of tickets for our newsletter subscribers so don't forget to sign up today at: murderone.ie/get-murder-o... #MurderOneFest2025 More to follow once we finish dotting & crossing ✍️ #booksky

🔊SAVE THE DATE 🗓️Oct 16th - Oct 19th 2025 💙📚 We're very busy 🐝 working on our exciting festival programme for #MurderOneFest2025 ✍️Sign up to our newsletter for updates: murderone.ie/get-murder-o... 👀Stay up-to-date via our website & socials More details: murderone.ie #crimewriting #booksky

Featuring leading industry professionals, this full-day seminar at @ilfdublin.bsky.social has all you need to know about contemporary publishing for adults. Discover what’s hot, what’s not, & how to secure your big break. 🗓️Sat 17th May '25 Booking & more: ilfdublin.com/whats-on/fes... #writersky

Thought I'd demystify publishing language for debuts. 'Structural edit' = rewrite your book 'Line edit' = all these sentences are wrong 'Copy edit' = your chronology is wrong 'Proof read' = there are still loads of errors 'Second proof read' = how the hell is your punctuation still up the spout?