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Indy publisher of award winning literary fiction You can order books here : www.bluemoosebooks.com
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Ahead of
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#Libraries
can watch back our 2024 webinar with
@warmwelcomeuk.bsky.social
that explains the benefits of being part of the Warm Welcome network.
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Warm Welcome Campaign Update | Libraries Connected Webinars | 2024
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Good morning. Ghost Mountain by
@ronanhession.bsky.social
is launched in France today. Translated by Charles Roux. Written in Dublin, published in Hebden Bridge and now travelling the globe. Art by Tom Climent. Magic.
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Good morning. Ghost Mountain by
@ronanhession.bsky.social
is launched in France today. Translated by Charles Roux. Written in Dublin, published in Hebden Bridge and now travelling the globe. Art by Tom Climent. Magic.
@thebookseller.com
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#Past
#History
#Heritage
#Pictures
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Well isn't this wonderful. Together with The Bookcase in Hebden Bridge We're celebrating BIG anniversaries this year. The Bookcase is 40 and Bluemoose is 20 years. Independence Squared. A BIG PARTY will be announced soon!
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Well isn't this wonderful. Together with The Bookcase in Hebden Bridge We're celebrating BIG anniversaries this year. The Bookcase is 40 and Bluemoose is 20 years. Independence Squared. A BIG PARTY will be announced soon!
@theguardian.com
@thebookseller.com
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Good morning and always a great start to the day when you spot The Hebden Heron. Marvelous.
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Rónán Hession
2 days ago
Delighted to be taking part in the York Literature Festival. Early bird tickets for my event on 14 March are now available. I'll be interviewed by the hugely talented
@colettesnowden.bsky.social
www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk/show/ronan-h...
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York Theatre Royal
Rónán Hession, in Conversation
https://www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk/show/ronan-hession-in-conversation/
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The Last King of Elmet - Episode 7. We'll soon be chatting about selling books in Nuuk and how the roast potato interview blew the bloody doors off.
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Rónán Hession
2 days ago
And, on the off chance you live near Tours, I will be there Thursday!
www.placedeslibraires.fr/agenda-18759...
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RENCONTRE avec RONAN HESSION
RENCONTRE avec RONAN HESSION JEUDI 15 JANVIER >18h45 pou
https://www.placedeslibraires.fr/agenda-187597/rencontre-avec-ronan-hession/
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Rónán Hession
2 days ago
Yo! I'll be in Paris tomorrow launching Ghost Mountain in French translation by Charles Roux. The launch is in L'Ecume des Pages at 7pm. I'll be interviewed by the wonderful Tim MacGabhann.
www.parislibrairies.fr/agenda-18792...
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https://www.parislibrairies.fr/agenda-187925/ronan-hession-la-montagne-fantome/
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You are all cordially invited to the launch of: BLACKSHROUD by JM Campbell Thursday 26th February at Waterstones Leeds, 7pm.
@yorkshirepost.co.uk
@waterstones.bsky.social
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An Evening with J.M. Campbell for 'Blackshroud' | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about An Evening with J.M. Campbell for 'Blackshroud' today.
https://www.waterstones.com/events/an-evening-with-j-m-campbell-for-blackshroud/leeds
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Here you go! Thursday 26th February at Leeds Waterstones. Marvelous.
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An Evening with J.M. Campbell for 'Blackshroud' | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about An Evening with J.M. Campbell for 'Blackshroud' today.
https://www.waterstones.com/events/an-evening-with-j-m-campbell-for-blackshroud/leeds
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Cathy J
3 days ago
Best read while drinking the tay?
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Good morning. Proofs have just gone to the printers The LIGHTNING by
@jamesgwriter.bsky.social
We'll have them in a couple of weeks. Publishing May 28th at No ALIBIS in Belfast. Marvelous.
@bookcornerhx.bsky.social
@wat-cole.bsky.social
@forumbooks.bsky.social
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Jamie Guiney
3 days ago
PROOFS! Yay! 🥳 ⚡️
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Good morning. Proofs have just gone to the printers The LIGHTNING by
@jamesgwriter.bsky.social
We'll have them in a couple of weeks. Publishing May 28th at No ALIBIS in Belfast. Marvelous.
@bookcornerhx.bsky.social
@wat-cole.bsky.social
@forumbooks.bsky.social
@drakebookshop.bsky.social
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Rónán Hession
5 days ago
A quote from
@ofmooseandmen.bsky.social
“It’s his best writing yet, sparse and pared down, full of humanity, funny and with a forensic insight into two people viewing their married life on the day of their divorce. Lots of great lines as you’d expect and we publish in summer 2027.”
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Rónán Hession
5 days ago
Thanks
@martindoyle.bsky.social
for including a mention of Richard Heart Julianne in
@irishtimes.com
books round-up.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
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Doolin Writers’ Weekend returns
Books newsletter: a wrap of the latest news and preview of tomorrow’s pages
https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/2026/01/09/doolin-writers-weekend-returns/
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6 days ago
Arrived this morning from
@ofmooseandmen.bsky.social
, many thanks, and to
@ronanhession.bsky.social
of course. Have made an immediate start. I’m hearing Julia Roberts’ lovely voice as I’m reading it, which is an added bonus! 😊🙏📚
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The Bookseller
6 days ago
Almost 50 authors have pulled out of the Adelaide Festival after Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah was dropped from the line-up due to “cultural sensitivity concerns” 👇
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Adelaide Festival: Almost 50 authors drop out after Palestinian author removed from line-up
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Le Montagne Fantome by Rónán Hession - Translated by Charles Roux and published by Les Grands Vents is out today in France in all good bookshops and libraries. Magnifique.
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Rónán Hession
6 days ago
The first time my writing has been translated into French! My thanks to translator Charles Roux and to Sophie, Emeline everyone at Les Grands Vents. I'll be in Paris and Tours next week to launch Le Montaigne Fantôme.
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The Bookseller
6 days ago
Booksellers are the human faces we present to readers. We need them there, and we need them to feel supported, says Philip Jones in this week's editor's letter 👇
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Comment: 2026 is the year when we must go all in
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Le Montagne Fantome by Rónán Hession - Translated by Charles Roux and published by Les Grands Vents is out today in France in all good bookshops and libraries. Magnifique.
@thebookseller.com
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I'm trying to prove I exist to an algorithm so that I can teach at an university. Sweet Mary mother of Jesus and the wee little donkey. Somebody is making a lot of money here. Four days, it's taken, four days. I could have built half of ROME by then!
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know, I know, times are tough and money is short but as we find ourselves increasingly in a world where stories are censored and the corporates buy up shelf space with their discounts. If you are able please do support Independent publishers.
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Congratulations to
@ronanhession.bsky.social
Leonard and Hungry Paul is the first Bluemoose book to be selected as a national set text in secondary schools. September this year it will be on the Irish Junior Certificate for English alongside Hemingway, Austen, Blackman. Marvelous.
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Russ King
7 days ago
Congratulations! That is so good to hear. I think more modern texts should be studied / explored in schools. And I've just finished Leonard and Hungry Paul and really enjoyed its quiet observations. 🙂
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Congratulations to
@ronanhession.bsky.social
Leonard and Hungry Paul is the first Bluemoose book to be selected as a national set text in secondary schools. September this year it will be on the Irish Junior Certificate for English alongside Hemingway, Austen, Blackman. Marvelous.
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Good morning. Arm better, now two finger typing. The future is bright. Time for a brew.
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Mslexia
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We've teamed up with Dahlia Books, Bad Betty Press, Linen Press, Hashtag Press,
@serenbooks.bsky.social
,
@prototypepubs.bsky.social
,
@lunapress.bsky.social
,
@galleybeggars.bsky.social
,
@ofmooseandmen.bsky.social
,
@wildhuntbooks.bsky.social
,
@scratchbooks.bsky.social
&
@theemmapress.bsky.social
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Irish Literary Times
9 days ago
Bluemoose Books snaps up fourth novel by Leonard and Hungry Paul author Rónán Hession
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Bluemoose Books snaps up fourth novel by Rónán Hession
Bluemoose Books has acquired Richard Heart Julianne, Rónán Hession’s fourth novel.
https://www.thebookseller.com/rights/bluemoose-books-snaps-up-fourth-novel-by-leonard-and-hungry-paul-author-ronan-hession
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Hollywood knocking on the door again. Marvelous!
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Bluemoose Books snaps up fourth novel by Rónán Hession
Bluemoose Books has acquired Richard Heart Julianne, Rónán Hession’s fourth novel.
https://www.thebookseller.com/rights/bluemoose-books-snaps-up-fourth-novel-by-leonard-and-hungry-paul-author-ronan-hession
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Daunt Books Publishing
9 days ago
Aspiring editors! Fancy joining our team?
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Editor - Daunt Books Publishing - London
Editor - Daunt Books Publishing - Publisher - Editorial - £35,000 +
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Get ready for: BLACKSHROUD by JM Campbell. Launching Waterstones Leeds Thursday 26th February. Set in Victorian England The Blackshrouds, a group of women, help people to die. Stunning writing of time and place.
@bookcornerhx.bsky.social
@waterstones.bsky.social
@foylesforbooks.bsky.social
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Tony Malone
9 days ago
Hurray!
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It's official.
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Bluemoose Books snaps up fourth novel by Rónán Hession
Bluemoose Books has acquired Richard Heart Julianne, Rónán Hession’s fourth novel.
https://www.thebookseller.com/rights/bluemoose-books-snaps-up-fourth-novel-by-leonard-and-hungry-paul-author-ronan-hession
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Steve Hill
9 days ago
I discovered
@ofmooseandmen.bsky.social
a few years ago and have never been disappointed with their books.
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Get ready for: BLACKSHROUD by JM Campbell. Launching Waterstones Leeds Thursday 26th February. Set in Victorian England The Blackshrouds, a group of women, help people to die. Stunning writing of time and place.
@bookcornerhx.bsky.social
@waterstones.bsky.social
@foylesforbooks.bsky.social
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Good morning. I've sprained a tendon in my left arm. Operating on one finger touch typing. Time for several brews. Have some flowers.
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10 days ago
A brilliant listen, shortened the walk home on the first working day of the year.
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Congratulations
@ronanhession.bsky.social
🎉 Very exciting news indeed!
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Delighted to announce that we will be publishing _Richard Heart Julianne_ By
@ronanhession.bsky.social
Spring/Summer 2027. ‘In Richard Heart Julianne we enter the mindstream of Richard on his last day as he reflects on his life, his home city and his failed marriage to Julianne.' Brilliant!
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Irish Literary Times
10 days ago
Brilliant news. Congrats to
@ofmooseandmen.bsky.social
and
@ronanhession.bsky.social
. What a partnership!
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Rónán Hession
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Delighted that my next novel Richard Heart Julianne will be coming out on the mighty
@ofmooseandmen.bsky.social
next year. Hope you enjoy it. I loved writing it.
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Delighted to announce that we will be publishing _Richard Heart Julianne_ By
@ronanhession.bsky.social
Spring/Summer 2027. ‘In Richard Heart Julianne we enter the mindstream of Richard on his last day as he reflects on his life, his home city and his failed marriage to Julianne.' Brilliant!
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Here you go.
@ronanhession.bsky.social
on BBC Radio 4 Book Club. Leonard and Hungry Paul.
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@gardnersbooks.bsky.social
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BBC Audio | Bookclub | Rónán Hession
Rónán Hession takes questions on his debut novel, Leonard and Hungry Paul.
https://www.bbc.com/audio/play/m002pdyh
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I Love the generosity of our authors. Whilst chatting to James Naughtie on BBC Book Club on Radio 4
@ronanhession.bsky.social
said he was introduced to Bluemoose and our list after reading The Man With A Seagull On His Head by Harriet Paige.
@theguardian.com
'A Bone Fide Gem.'
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