I also really like @niamhgarvey.bsky.social book "Looking after your Autistic Self" which talks about recovery from burnout in sections, paticularly outlining the importance of use of special interests for Recovery. It's also just really nicely written and accessible www.amazon.co.uk/Looking-Afte...

Delighted to have had my book "Being Autistic (and what that actually means)" ,illustrated by @theorah.bsky.social, nominated for the Great Reads Awards. What a gorgeous ceremony and event 💞 #Autistic #ChildrensBooks

Loved this interview between @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social and ornithologist Sean Ronayne. 2 autistic men on stage having the best chats. shows.acast.com/blindboy/epi...

Happy World Autism Acceptance Day. Here's 2 of my #OwnVoice books in @booksupstairs.bsky.social : For adults: Wired Our Own Way; an anthology of autistic Irish voices, published by @newislandbooks.bsky.social For Kids: Being Autistic (and what that actually means), published by JKP.

This link is to a blog that has books written by autistic authors that have autistic characters or about autistic experience. It's well sorted so you can jump to #PB or #YA or nonfiction or Nonspeaking or BIPOC authors. It also has my favorite review of How Are You, Verity? 🦑

@ronanhession.bsky.social just finished the TV show, thought it was so so sweet. Really had the quirky lovely essence of the book. Hope you are happy with it? Great casting too.

More info here: niamhgarvey.com/2026/03/08/s... @littleislandbooks.bsky.social @newislandbooks.bsky.social

Looking for autistic teenagers (15-18 years) to write for an anthology of essays about being autistic, for teenage readers. Book to be published next year in collaboration with @newislandbooks.bsky.social and Little Island publishers. @matthewpb.bsky.social #Autistic #Irish #Writing #OwnVoices

Can't wait to read this! And what a brilliant name.

After years of muddling through the worlds of journalism and creative writing, it felt like things finally began to come together in 2025. I'm so grateful to have found many wonderful homes for my words and opportunities to collaborate with a growing literary community! See links below 🧵

Happy to announce I've signed a contract for a follow-on book to "Being #Autistic (and what that actually means)", coming in winter 2026. It will focus on tips and tricks for sensory and emotional management. Thanks to all the kids who let me know they wanted a second book, it made it happen!

Well we are celebrating a milestone birthday, and it is the most exciting night of the year so here's something from us to you. 📚 Mol an óige agus léifidh siad! #FutaFata20 ##LateLateToyShow #BookElves2025

Alright, break time, so now is your chance to get a personalised book recommendation for the young reader in your life! Just tell me their age (0-18) and interests and I'll share a book I think they'll love 📚 #LateLateToyShow #BookElves2025

A brilliant non-fiction book for children by Irish author @niamhgarvey.bsky.social for age 9+. It's easy to read, fun and full of information. Great comic book style illustrations by Rachel Burgess make it a real winner. #LateLateToyShow #BookElves2025

Also need to read this, looks intriguing...

Right now I must go buy this...

Loved this book

Well deserved ❤

My favourite thing about writing for kids is how ridiculous I can go- I recently wrote a scene with a talking bottom, and it made me laugh so much. I will never grow old if I keep this up. #KidLit #WritingForKids #Writing

Think the sound of water may be my favourite sound in the world, and it sounds even better after the incessant downpours of rain lately. When it's loud enough to block my thoughts- that is my favourite.

⭐Well, she's arrived—the 2026 Irish Writers Handbook⭐ Find yours here ⬇️ ⬇️⬇️ and in all good bookshops imminently! wordwellbooks.com/index.php?ro... @stomaselli.bsky.social @janecasey.bsky.social @niamhgarvey.bsky.social @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social

Delighted to have an essay in this about neurodivergent writing 💖

Filmed this yesterday and keep rewatching it, so sharing it in case anyone else would enjoy its loveliness💞

Another book I’d recommend is Looking After Your Autistic Self by @niamhgarvey.bsky.social It’s full of great advice and gentle insights, a very personal, reflective, and surprisingly soothing read. Definitely recommended.

'When I was first introduced to spelling on an alphabet letter-board, I was a downy bird trying to fly...' Fiacre Ryan #Autism #WiredOurOwnWay edit @niamhgarvey.bsky.social

I absolutely loved this book for #Autistic #Pregnant people. Well worth a read by medical staff and family of autistic pregnant people also.

I interviewed @carlkinsella.bsky.social about his excellent new book of essays and we talked about, among other things, algorithmic social media destroying everything, OCD and muppets www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...

Look at this little beauty, an exquisite hardback edition of James Joyce's story 'The Dead' from @newislandbooks.bsky.social And I've written a new intro, which was both pleasure and privilege. Out Nov. 7th! ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️

BOOST

Looking forward to chatting with @nualaoconnor.bsky.social @chandrikanm.bsky.social @jenwallacecreates.bsky.social tomorrow in Ballyruan library, Dublin at the Red Line Literary Festival. Free event but booking necessary. redlinefestival.ie/events/wired...

In our Discovery Programme for Autistic adults we have been discussing relationships. We shared this great book Autistic guide for communicating & connecting by @niamhgarvey.bsky.social uk.jkp.com/products/the... What things do you find difficult or what supports you in your relationships?

“To be Black, autistic, and a woman is to walk through a world shaped by the constant weight of racism, ableism, and misogyny , not separately, but all at once. all at fucking once” phenomenallyautistic.substack.com/p/why-we-mus...

Delighted to have been awarded a 2025 Mentorship in Fiction Bursary with Frank O’Connor fellow @laurajeanmckay.bsky.social @munsterlitcentre.bsky.social

Shared the stage yesterday at Write By The Sea literary festival with some wonderful writers (I name them in ALT text) who contributed to Wired Our Own Way; An Anthology of Autistic Irish Voices @newislandbooks.bsky.social. Thanks to the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social for sending us!

Nice to see 2 of my books on display at the bookshop at the Write By The Sea festival in Kilmore Quay. Thank you to @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social for sending a panel of Wired Our Own Way to the festival, it was a real joy 💖

Write By The Sea literary festival kicked off last night with an interview of Claire Keegan. I adore her books, so it was a real treat to hear her speak about them in person 💞

Being Autistic (And What That Actually Means) by Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social is EXCELLENT! The author is autistic and also has autistic children and the illustrator is also autistic. This is my go-to non-fiction recommendation for this age group. uk.jkp.com/products/bei...

Puffling braves the ocean waves in 'Puffling and the Stormy Sea' out next week!

When I was in the psychiatric hospital ( where I got my autism diagnosis) I was in a dissociative episode & they put peppermint oil on a cotton ball the aroma helped ‘ground me’ I’m just sharing in case anyone with dissociative disorder needs some extra tools!

Too late, Batman. Once this Tylenol floods the city's water supply, my wiki won't run out of editors ever again

My message to President Trump. Available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers- and sold in the US.

I had the pleasure of getting an early proof of this book and it is absolutely brilliant. #Autism #Autistic #Pregnancy

Statement from AsIAm in response to Autism misinformation by the US Government.

'After my diagnosis, it was as if suddenly everything made sense.' Liam Coulson #WiredOurOwnWay edit. @niamhgarvey.bsky.social #Autism #speirgorm

'I am proud to be #autistic. It is something that makes me, me. It is something that further connects me and Willow (my daughter), and will let her know that no matter what challenges she ever faces, her daddy can help her...' James McClean edit. @niamhgarvey.bsky.social #WiredOurOwnWay #speirgorm

'I think in images and translating them into words is quite difficult' Jane Cadman (diagnosed at age 69) #Autism #WiredOurOwnWay edit @niamhgarvey.bsky.social #speirgorm @asiamireland.bsky.social

Our new reading guide is here!☘️ The Best Irish Books of 2025 is a celebration of Irish authors and illustrators, a map to find your next great read and a treasure trove of talent from the island of Ireland. Dive in and download the guide now ⬇️ childrensbooksireland.ie/our-recommen...

“They want our ideas. They just don’t want us.” Kenyan 'shadow scholars' writing essays for UK university students www.theguardian.com/education/20...