Why I withdrew my book from an LGBTQ+ literary prize | Jason Okundaye

With only 48 hours left of the Irish KidLit for Palestine Fundraiser open, we are opening up our donation link publicly, so anyone can donate directly to @medicalaidpal.bsky.social www.justgiving.com/page/irish-k...

Extremely grateful to have spent a week at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre thanks to the support of the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social - I took very few photos but it was genuinely one of the most incredible experiences I've been lucky enough to have! Amazing people, lake swims and great food

Today we are launching the Irish KidLit for Palestine Fundraiser in support of Medical Aid for Palestinians (@medicalaidpal.bsky.social‬) Running from 4th August to 17th August 2025. You can check out the fundraiser at www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit-for-palestine @sineadohart.bsky.social

Day one of my 48 hour Hunger Strike in support of the Sameer Project. Please share and support if you can. More info on Insta. chuffed.org/project/help...

have spent most of my time in Annaghmakerrig so far just staring at this desk, incredible

We're an Irish podcast that asks a cool person what book they think everyone should read! We've interviewed people like @patrickfreyne.bsky.social, @seamas.bsky.social, @griffski.bsky.social, @markoconnell.bsky.social, @prasifcat.bsky.social and more! 📚💙 open.spotify.com/show/4SCGU0c...

'I’m a chronic overthinker, but I was told by a writer I know to just get the words down' —Meg Grehan talks with Liam Maguire @megcathwrites.bsky.social @liammaguire.bsky.social @lilliputpress.bsky.social booksirelandmagazine.com/just-write-t...

I was lucky enough to be interviewed by one of my favourite writers @megcathwrites.bsky.social for @booksireland.bsky.social and now you can read how smart she made me sound HERE: booksirelandmagazine.com/just-write-t...

Fully encourage anyone thinking about it to go for this, it has been such a privilege to get feedback and advice from a writer I hugely admire and it has helped my writing so so much - apply!!

I will be subjecting the good people of Cork to a story at this tomorrow! If you're in the area come be subjected to

Hello Bluesky! We're seeing lots of familiar faces on here, and also some new ones (extra big hello to you 👋). This Christmas we want to make sure that every child, no matter their situation, has a brilliant book to call their own. You can help us! ⬇️ childrensbooksireland.ie/support-us/giftabook

Extremely grateful to have a small piece in the latest @the4facedliar.bsky.social and to be in such unreal company! It's available to pre-order below, so get yourself a copy! Get the people you love a copy! No one should miss out on this so get the people you don't love a copy too!