My sister found and brought over my old copy of #PokémonBlue from when I was a kid, and it still works. Full Pokédex of 151 #Pokémon still saved. Peak #Nostalgia. I remember having to go to a shopping centre to an event to get #Mew #GameBoy #GameBoyAdvance #RetroGaming #GameBoyColor #Gaming

Check out our cosplay gallery of #Octocon2025 where you can see how awesome and creative our members can be! https://octocon.com/octocon-2025-cosplay-showcase-gallery/ #Octocon #cosplayers #fandom #scifi #fantasy #anime #gaming #KPop

Hi all! If you attended #Octocon2025 and have subscribed to our newsletter, you'll know we are looking for feedback on our event. Be sure to follow the link in our newsletter and make sure your voice is heard. #octocon #SciFi #fantasy #fandom #readingcommunity #scificonvention #cosplay

Happy #Halloween to all our members and friends. Hope you have a #spooky and safe night and weekend! #Octcocon #MonsterMash #Samhain #ReadingCommunity

Happy Halloween Everyone! I was thinking about what books I would recommend around this time of year and remembered a review I did back in 2023 - Big Bad Me by @ashilockiewrites.bsky.social I reposted to my blog here: markkieltywriter.com/2025/10/31/b... #YAFantasy #Supernatural #IrishBookBlogger

We've sold out of Magic, Maps, and Mischief at The Syndicate table at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social but I'm told we can still sell them and ship them to you! Plus, loads of other amazing books at the table. Thanks to everyone who made Maps a sell out!! 🦉

I'm sure you're all getting bored of the Magic, Maps, and Mischief promo, but with no publisher behind me, I have to do what I can! The early reviews have been lovely to see... especially given this book's rough road to publication. mybook.to/magicmapsand...

I would do a "where I'm going to be at Bristolcon/World Fantasy Convention" but who cares? I'll be around...

Just wrapped up the almost-last meeting of the @octocon.bsky.social 2025 committee - we still have an AGM to go, but we're onto plans for 2026 now. Cork here we come! (Members, look for a link to our 2025 feedback survey coming to a newsletter near you very soon.) 2025.octocon.com/announcing-o...

There was a fabulous review for the first Archibald Lox volume recently, by MARK KIELTY. "...one of those gems that deserves much more attention than it gets." You can read the full review here: markkieltywriter.com/2025/09/30/b... @kieltface.bsky.social @octocon.bsky.social

Check out this #Octobook book review of Archibald Lox - The Missing Princess by Darren Shan. A portal fantasy you can get lost in. Fans of Shan should definitely give these books a read. #Octobooks #Octocon #PortalFantasy #YAFantasy #MiddleGradeFantasy #BookSky #ReadingCommunity

The Lore of Silver, the sequel to the alt-renaissance fantasy heist The Book of Gold, is up on Netgalley now and I have a few codes to share. If you're interested, DM me and I'll see what I can do.

Who's looking forward to #Octocon2026 ? #Fantasy #Scifi #Fandom #Cosplay #Comics #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity #Octocon

There's a very good reason why I work with artists when creating #comics. But looking at what I drew here, I can't remember why. #Octocon #Comics #IndieComics #Octocon2025

Just after attending a great panel entitled Small Press, Big Books. Thanks @csharpwords.bsky.social , @lunapress.bsky.social , @khanwong.bsky.social and @cherylmorgan.bsky.social for putting on a great panel. #Octocon #Octocon2025 #SmallPress #Fantasy #SciFi #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity

Interesting talk on Writing Comics 101 by @paulcarroll.bsky.social from @limitbreakcomics.bsky.social at #Octocon2025 #Octocon #Comics #AmWriting #IndieComics

One more sleep to #Octocon2025. Octo is looking forward to seeing you all online and in-person. We are excited to share with you our talks, workshops, panels and more! https://2025.octocon.com/ #Octocon #fantasy #scifi #fandom #scificonvention #cosplay #comics #readingcommunity #writingcommunity

There'll be lots of goodies for sale at #Octococn2025. Check out our fabulous traders and what they have in store! https://2025.octocon.com/octocon-trade-hall/ #SciFi #Fantasy #Fandom #Crafts #Trade #Traders #GeekCulture

I will be selling books @octocon.bsky.social on Saturday. (Provided the van shows up.) Four hundred volumes, used but like new or very good, €1 per paperback, €2 per hardback, buy five get one free. Card payment accepted, exact change for cash. #octocon

Who will you find at #Octocon2025 ? All our wonderful guests of course. Check out who's coming to #Octocon this year! https://2025.octocon.com/octocon-guests/ #SciFi #Fantasy #Fandom #ReadingCommunity #Cosplay #Comics #WritingCommunity

I'm lucky to review books for @childrensbooksireland.ie. You can check out my reviews here: childrensbooksireland.ie/reviewer/mar... #KidLit #MiddleGrade #YA #BookSky #ReadingCommunity #YAFantasy #Fantasy #IrishBookBlogger #BookReviews

We love to dress up for #Octocon – and so does Octo! – and we’re delighted that our Cosplay Parade is returning for the fourth year. https://2025.octocon.com/programme-highlights-cosplay/ #Cosplay #Octocon2025 #Cosplayers #Fantasy #SciFi #Fandom #SciFiConvention

Less than a week to #Octocon2025 and it's still not too late to get your membership. Be sure not to miss out and book yours now! https://2025.octocon.com/join-us/ #Octocon #Scifi #Fantasy #Fandom #Cosplay #scificonvention #readingcommunity

This year, Octocon is running a full programme online on both days of the convention (Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2025), and we need volunteers to help us! https://2025.octocon.com/online-volunteers-needed/ #Octocon #Octocon2025 #Volunteers #Scifi #Fantasy #Fandom

We’ve got a great line-up of workshops and talks for you again this year! Whether you’re a writer or worldbuilder or crafter or just curious, we have something for you! https://prog.octocon.com/ #Octocon #Octocon2025 #Fantasy #Workshops #Comics #ScifiConvention #Fandom

Looking forward to seeing you there @rflong.bsky.social #Octocon #Octocon2025 #Fantasy #Fandom #ReadingCommunity #Scifi #ScifiConvention #BookSky

Next weekend it's @octocon.bsky.social and here's what I'm going to be doing... yes... that is a bookbinding workshop... Come and join us - 2025.octocon.com

I don't get to talk about my own work too often, but I was glad to see a few copies of Turning Roads, a comic anthology I contributed to, at Forbidden Planet, Dublin. Since then, I've learned a lot about #IrishFolklore and #IrishMythology, which has inspired the novel I'm finishing. #AmWriting #YA

It's been a while since l did a book review due to life being so hectic, but I'm delighted to have reviewed Archibald Lox by @darrenshan.com. Excellent read for fans of #PortalFantasy markkieltywriter.com/2025/09/30/b... #Fantasy #ReadingCommunity #BookSky #Octocon #Octobooks #YA #MiddleGrade

Want to know how to get to the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght, for #Octcon2025? Make sure you check out our video on how to get there with tips on public transport and directions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7OGizdQ5XA #octocon #fantasy #scifi #scificonvention #readingcommunity #Fandom

Remember, we are collecting #LGBTQ+ books for our charity partner @outhousedublin.bsky.social. See below for more information. #Octocon #Scifi #Fantasy #Fandom #Octocon2025 #Charity #Cosplay

It's out! Looking forward to a fantastic programme - lots and lots of things online on both Sat 11th and Sun 12th October as well as some excellent stuff in-person on the Saturday. Check out our guest line-up too! 2025.octocon.com/octocon-gues... #Octocon2025

I'm moderating a panel at 1300 on Saturday. (I will also be selling off some of my books in the trade area, assuming that I can manage to transport them.)

Really looking forward to #Octocon this year! There's an action packed programme both in-person and online this year. Remember, you can attend from anywhere in the world so get involved with Ireland's coziest convention! #Octocon #Octocon2025 #SciFi #Fantasy #Fandom #Comics #ReadingCommunity

I attended a workshop about cozy fantasy ran by @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social at @octocon.bsky.social 2024. Not only was it a fantastic workshop, David described his book as an example and I was hoping I'd see it published. I'm glad to see that it will be. #Octocon #Octobooks #ReadingCommunity

With just over two weeks to go for #Octocon2025, be sure to grab your membership no matter where you are in the world! #octocon #fantasy #scifi #scificonvention #SFF #fandom #ReadingCommunity #BookSky

Signed some copies of A Fix of Light in @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social & was so happy to see it was a staff recommendation!!!! (Whoever you are, Joanne, you’re a legend!!) 🦊✨🫶🏻🌻

#speirgorm and @octocon.bsky.social and @dublin2029.bsky.social for those interested in comics, Irish history and superheroes (like Spiderman)

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We’re delighted to welcome back Treasures in a Nutshell to #Octocon2025 who sell a mix of #Dice, #ArtPrints, #FantasyFigurines and much more. https://2025.octocon.com/traders/treasures-in-a-nutshell/ #Octocon #SciFi #Fantasy #Fandom #SciFiConvention #Crafts #CreativeCrafts

Have you just been offered a publishing contract? Are you wondering what to expect as a #debutauthor? Here's a book of all the stuff I wish I'd known when I was starting out - covers IP, common contract terms and different publishing models. https://books2read.com/IPBook

Wanted: Your LGBTQ+ Books for our charity partner @outhousedublin.bsky.social. Make sure you find your old books a new loving home. https://2025.octocon.com/wanted-your-lgbtq-books-for-outhouse/ #LGBTQ #Octocon #SciFi #Fantasy #Fandom #Charity #Cosplay #Octocon2025

We’re looking forward to seeing The Crafty Mama Store at #Octocon2025. They sell a mix of art including #jewellery, #LuxuryDice and #figurines alongside original and #fanart as prints #keyrings and #pins. https://2025.octocon.com/traders/the-crafty-mama-store/ #Octocon #SciFi #Fantasy

Tabling with us for #Octocon2025 is Sarah’s Simulacrum who designs #keyrings, #coasters, #prints, #greetingcards, #badges and #stickers. https://2025.octocon.com/traders/sarahs-simulacrum/ #Octocon #SciFi #Fantasy #Fandom #SciFiConvention

I've a few days off work and I'm away from home, so I get to do things like reading books I haven't had a chance to read yet. #TheLastRonin #NinjaTurtles #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #Comics #IndieComics

Hi all. No clue why the image didn't show on our last post - but we'll try again. Be sure to check out Meeps Gaming at #Octocon2025! 2025.octocon.com/traders/sam-... #Octocon #SciFi #Fantasy #Fandom

A 3 for 1 table, we’ll be welcoming back previous #Octcocn chair @paulcarroll.bsky.social who will also be tabling @limitbreakcomics.bsky.social#Octcocnand Cupán Fae. https://2025.octocon.com/traders/paul-carroll-limit-break-comics-cupan-fae/ #Octocon2025 #SciFi #Fantasy #Fandom #ReadingCommunity #Fandom

Among our traders this year at #Octocon2025 is @morayahpaper.bsky.social  who will feature original #ArtPrints, #totebags, #jewellery (#nerdy), #lanyards, #stickers, #stationery, #comics and #zines. https://2025.octocon.com/traders/morayahpaper/ #Octocon #SciFi #Fantasy #Fandom #SciFiConvention

We have Louis’s Loot Box (by Kiera O’Brien Art) visiting #Octocon2025 with #pins, #stickers, #keychains, #prints, #totebags, #notebooks and more featuring both original characters and #fanart. https://2025.octocon.com/traders/louiss-loot-box-by-kiera-obrien-art/ #Octocon #SciFi #Fantasy #Fandom