Dave Rudden
@daveruddenwrites.bsky.social
Storysmith. DOCTOR WHO. KNIGHTS OF THE BORROWED DARK. And CONN OF THE DEAD - coming soon!
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Hello new followers and happy new year! We're just twelve days away from the launch of my first epic fantasy, SISTER WAKE, everything you've ever wanted in a book;
(provided what you want is Irish myth, colonial revenge and two hundred foot Celtic goddesses with a grudge.
I hope to see you there!
(provided what you want is Irish myth, colonial revenge and two hundred foot Celtic goddesses with a grudge.
I hope to see you there!
You know it's a good literary event when you and the audience end up singing Stacy's Mom at karaoke in a pub called the Banshee Labyrinth.
January 7, 2026 at 10:37 AM
You know it's a good literary event when you and the audience end up singing Stacy's Mom at karaoke in a pub called the Banshee Labyrinth.
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Friends in Clare/Limerick, I've been offered a job working between Ennis & Shannon.
I'm looking for somewhere to live, I'll be hoping my 15yo can join me over summer, but I could rent a room til then. If anyone has any accommodation leads please give me a shout.
Shares appreciated 🙏
#Speirgorm
I'm looking for somewhere to live, I'll be hoping my 15yo can join me over summer, but I could rent a room til then. If anyone has any accommodation leads please give me a shout.
Shares appreciated 🙏
#Speirgorm
January 6, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Friends in Clare/Limerick, I've been offered a job working between Ennis & Shannon.
I'm looking for somewhere to live, I'll be hoping my 15yo can join me over summer, but I could rent a room til then. If anyone has any accommodation leads please give me a shout.
Shares appreciated 🙏
#Speirgorm
I'm looking for somewhere to live, I'll be hoping my 15yo can join me over summer, but I could rent a room til then. If anyone has any accommodation leads please give me a shout.
Shares appreciated 🙏
#Speirgorm
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Preorders are important because then you forget you preordered and you buy another copy of the book and give the one you get after the one you get surprisingly quickly to your friend.
Preorders help small presses and authors tremendously but that’s not why they’re important on a soul level. Preorders matter because they’re acts of faith. You trust the order will come through, the book will be good, which means something in this low-trust society we’re trapped in.
January 5, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Preorders are important because then you forget you preordered and you buy another copy of the book and give the one you get after the one you get surprisingly quickly to your friend.
Off to #Edinburgh for my annual week-long fantasy writing course with Rutgers students AND my first Sister Wake event AND also to go to the bar where they lower a nine-foot Frankenstein from the ceiling at 4pm every day, all equally and extremely educational
January 5, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Off to #Edinburgh for my annual week-long fantasy writing course with Rutgers students AND my first Sister Wake event AND also to go to the bar where they lower a nine-foot Frankenstein from the ceiling at 4pm every day, all equally and extremely educational
Thank you all for your kind interest in my haunted door!
Upon opening, it is in fact the door to a haunted room. So that's consistent at least
I did a lil photoshoot (incl with my new book!) so insert your own monster here, and hey, may you also be visited by a creepy door this year too...
Upon opening, it is in fact the door to a haunted room. So that's consistent at least
I did a lil photoshoot (incl with my new book!) so insert your own monster here, and hey, may you also be visited by a creepy door this year too...
January 3, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Thank you all for your kind interest in my haunted door!
Upon opening, it is in fact the door to a haunted room. So that's consistent at least
I did a lil photoshoot (incl with my new book!) so insert your own monster here, and hey, may you also be visited by a creepy door this year too...
Upon opening, it is in fact the door to a haunted room. So that's consistent at least
I did a lil photoshoot (incl with my new book!) so insert your own monster here, and hey, may you also be visited by a creepy door this year too...
Hello new followers and happy new year! We're just twelve days away from the launch of my first epic fantasy, SISTER WAKE, everything you've ever wanted in a book;
(provided what you want is Irish myth, colonial revenge and two hundred foot Celtic goddesses with a grudge.
I hope to see you there!
(provided what you want is Irish myth, colonial revenge and two hundred foot Celtic goddesses with a grudge.
I hope to see you there!
January 3, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Hello new followers and happy new year! We're just twelve days away from the launch of my first epic fantasy, SISTER WAKE, everything you've ever wanted in a book;
(provided what you want is Irish myth, colonial revenge and two hundred foot Celtic goddesses with a grudge.
I hope to see you there!
(provided what you want is Irish myth, colonial revenge and two hundred foot Celtic goddesses with a grudge.
I hope to see you there!
Happy New Year everyone! My NYE's plans involved inviting some friends over and opening the mysterious door in our new house for the first time.
It was lots of fun and we certainly didn't unleash or get replaced by anything.
Here's to a new year of definitely not being possessed!
It was lots of fun and we certainly didn't unleash or get replaced by anything.
Here's to a new year of definitely not being possessed!
January 2, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Happy New Year everyone! My NYE's plans involved inviting some friends over and opening the mysterious door in our new house for the first time.
It was lots of fun and we certainly didn't unleash or get replaced by anything.
Here's to a new year of definitely not being possessed!
It was lots of fun and we certainly didn't unleash or get replaced by anything.
Here's to a new year of definitely not being possessed!
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And on that note, here are some of the new SFF horror and spec fic books scheduled for release in hardback this January that you might want to keep an eye out for 👀
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Titles and authors below ⤵️
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Titles and authors below ⤵️
January 1, 2026 at 4:42 PM
And on that note, here are some of the new SFF horror and spec fic books scheduled for release in hardback this January that you might want to keep an eye out for 👀
🪐📚💙
Titles and authors below ⤵️
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Titles and authors below ⤵️
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I have always said it, I will continue to say it, we are limiting the productive potential of millions of freaks by demanding they earn a wage to survive instead of enabling them to do whatever thing their brain is broken for
December 22, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I have always said it, I will continue to say it, we are limiting the productive potential of millions of freaks by demanding they earn a wage to survive instead of enabling them to do whatever thing their brain is broken for
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they didn't need AI to make Silksong, it just needed some deeply insane guys to have a blank check for living expenses until their next thing was done, I think we should try doing more of that instead
December 22, 2025 at 12:29 AM
they didn't need AI to make Silksong, it just needed some deeply insane guys to have a blank check for living expenses until their next thing was done, I think we should try doing more of that instead
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may every trans child grow into a trans adult
February 2, 2025 at 10:12 PM
may every trans child grow into a trans adult
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There are many brilliant children's authors out there who have created incredible books, who don't always get the visibility they deserve. Explore your library or bookshop and ask for recommendations ❤️
December 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
There are many brilliant children's authors out there who have created incredible books, who don't always get the visibility they deserve. Explore your library or bookshop and ask for recommendations ❤️
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Sister Wake Exclusive Extract: a high fantasy trilogy, inspired by Ireland's history of English oppression from Irish author Dave Rudden. @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social
hodderscape.co.uk/blogs/exclus...
hodderscape.co.uk/blogs/exclus...
Sister Wake Exclusive Extract
Read an exclusive extract of Sister Wake, first in a high fantasy trilogy, inspired by Ireland's history of English oppression from Irish author Dave Rudden.
hodderscape.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Sister Wake Exclusive Extract: a high fantasy trilogy, inspired by Ireland's history of English oppression from Irish author Dave Rudden. @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social
hodderscape.co.uk/blogs/exclus...
hodderscape.co.uk/blogs/exclus...
Join the Rising on Jan 15th!
We are launching my Irish-inspired epic fantasy SISTER WAKE in the lovely Grafton branch of @dubray-books.bsky.social on Jan 15th and there will be wine and readings and I am QUITE NERVOUS so you should come along and tell me I'm pretty
We are launching my Irish-inspired epic fantasy SISTER WAKE in the lovely Grafton branch of @dubray-books.bsky.social on Jan 15th and there will be wine and readings and I am QUITE NERVOUS so you should come along and tell me I'm pretty
December 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Join the Rising on Jan 15th!
We are launching my Irish-inspired epic fantasy SISTER WAKE in the lovely Grafton branch of @dubray-books.bsky.social on Jan 15th and there will be wine and readings and I am QUITE NERVOUS so you should come along and tell me I'm pretty
We are launching my Irish-inspired epic fantasy SISTER WAKE in the lovely Grafton branch of @dubray-books.bsky.social on Jan 15th and there will be wine and readings and I am QUITE NERVOUS so you should come along and tell me I'm pretty
Looking for a lunch-time read?
@hodderscape.bsky.social are sharing an exclusive extract of SISTER WAKE, my anti-colonial Irish kaiju epic fantasy. I've been working on this book since 2020 and I'm beyond excited for you to read it...
hodderscape.co.uk/blogs/exclus...
@hodderscape.bsky.social are sharing an exclusive extract of SISTER WAKE, my anti-colonial Irish kaiju epic fantasy. I've been working on this book since 2020 and I'm beyond excited for you to read it...
hodderscape.co.uk/blogs/exclus...
Sister Wake Exclusive Extract
Read an exclusive extract of Sister Wake, first in a high fantasy trilogy, inspired by Ireland's history of English oppression from Irish author Dave Rudden.
hodderscape.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Looking for a lunch-time read?
@hodderscape.bsky.social are sharing an exclusive extract of SISTER WAKE, my anti-colonial Irish kaiju epic fantasy. I've been working on this book since 2020 and I'm beyond excited for you to read it...
hodderscape.co.uk/blogs/exclus...
@hodderscape.bsky.social are sharing an exclusive extract of SISTER WAKE, my anti-colonial Irish kaiju epic fantasy. I've been working on this book since 2020 and I'm beyond excited for you to read it...
hodderscape.co.uk/blogs/exclus...
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Thank you @hodderscape.bsky.social for these epic fantasy ARCs
Sister Wake by @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social - rebellion, gigantic gods, & Celtic myth - perfect for me! Out 15th Jan
Saltswept by Katalina Watt - ragtag crew, a perilous quest & Southeast Asian mythology - sounds fun! Out 26th Feb
Sister Wake by @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social - rebellion, gigantic gods, & Celtic myth - perfect for me! Out 15th Jan
Saltswept by Katalina Watt - ragtag crew, a perilous quest & Southeast Asian mythology - sounds fun! Out 26th Feb
December 4, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Thank you @hodderscape.bsky.social for these epic fantasy ARCs
Sister Wake by @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social - rebellion, gigantic gods, & Celtic myth - perfect for me! Out 15th Jan
Saltswept by Katalina Watt - ragtag crew, a perilous quest & Southeast Asian mythology - sounds fun! Out 26th Feb
Sister Wake by @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social - rebellion, gigantic gods, & Celtic myth - perfect for me! Out 15th Jan
Saltswept by Katalina Watt - ragtag crew, a perilous quest & Southeast Asian mythology - sounds fun! Out 26th Feb
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109. Conn of the Dead
Dave Rudden & Ali Al Amine
Irish mythology reawakens as the Abhartach comes to life. Can Conn make the right decisions? Humour, horror and a great representation of an ADHD child.
Dave Rudden & Ali Al Amine
Irish mythology reawakens as the Abhartach comes to life. Can Conn make the right decisions? Humour, horror and a great representation of an ADHD child.
August 31, 2025 at 11:06 AM
109. Conn of the Dead
Dave Rudden & Ali Al Amine
Irish mythology reawakens as the Abhartach comes to life. Can Conn make the right decisions? Humour, horror and a great representation of an ADHD child.
Dave Rudden & Ali Al Amine
Irish mythology reawakens as the Abhartach comes to life. Can Conn make the right decisions? Humour, horror and a great representation of an ADHD child.
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"If you're the kind of kid who can't sit still in school... you still have a chance to be a hero."
We had the joy of chatting with @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social, author of Conn of the Dead, which is shortlisted for the 2025 @specsaversie.bsky.social Children’s Book of the Year - Senior.
We had the joy of chatting with @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social, author of Conn of the Dead, which is shortlisted for the 2025 @specsaversie.bsky.social Children’s Book of the Year - Senior.
November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"If you're the kind of kid who can't sit still in school... you still have a chance to be a hero."
We had the joy of chatting with @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social, author of Conn of the Dead, which is shortlisted for the 2025 @specsaversie.bsky.social Children’s Book of the Year - Senior.
We had the joy of chatting with @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social, author of Conn of the Dead, which is shortlisted for the 2025 @specsaversie.bsky.social Children’s Book of the Year - Senior.
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LOVE voting for my faves! If you do done fun / satisfying thing on the internet today this should be it
Just a few days left to get your vote in for the Irish Book Awards! Show your support for CONN OF THE DEAD and a whole host of gorgeous books at irishbookawards.ie...
November 12, 2025 at 10:34 AM
LOVE voting for my faves! If you do done fun / satisfying thing on the internet today this should be it
Just a few days left to get your vote in for the Irish Book Awards! Show your support for CONN OF THE DEAD and a whole host of gorgeous books at irishbookawards.ie...
November 12, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Just a few days left to get your vote in for the Irish Book Awards! Show your support for CONN OF THE DEAD and a whole host of gorgeous books at irishbookawards.ie...
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Absolutely bursting with pride that the mighty #ConnOfTheDead is up for an #IrishBookAward! Written by @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social and illustrated by @aeadraws.bsky.social – vote early, vote often! www.irishbookawards.ie/2025-shortli...
2025 Shortlist - Irish Book Awards
2025 Shortlists Announced Scroll through all of this year’s shortlists below. EASON NOVEL OF THE YEAR Sponsored By The Book Centre CRIME FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR In association with The Irish Independ...
www.irishbookawards.ie
October 24, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Absolutely bursting with pride that the mighty #ConnOfTheDead is up for an #IrishBookAward! Written by @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social and illustrated by @aeadraws.bsky.social – vote early, vote often! www.irishbookawards.ie/2025-shortli...
So lovely to see a new prize celebrating a crucial bandwidth age in children's books - we so often lose young readers around 10/11, and this will hopefully reinforce the importance of books for that age.
Plus, @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is amazing - what a pick!
Plus, @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is amazing - what a pick!
For over 50 years, the Booker Prizes have recognised the best fiction for adults. Now, we're delighted to announce the Children’s Booker Prize, supported by AKO Foundation.
Find out more: thebookerprizes.com/children
Find out more: thebookerprizes.com/children
October 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
So lovely to see a new prize celebrating a crucial bandwidth age in children's books - we so often lose young readers around 10/11, and this will hopefully reinforce the importance of books for that age.
Plus, @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is amazing - what a pick!
Plus, @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is amazing - what a pick!
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So angry for the Bloody Sunday families and the people of Derry. Absolutely no justice in this at all.
A former paratrooper has been found not guilty of the murders of two men and the attempted murders of five men during the events of Bloody Sunday in 1972. jrnl.ie/6852291
Bloody Sunday: Judge expected to deliver verdict in trial of Soldier F
The former paratrooper has been charged with the murders of James Wray and William McKinney in Derry on 30 January 1972.
jrnl.ie
October 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
So angry for the Bloody Sunday families and the people of Derry. Absolutely no justice in this at all.
Can't wait to read this!
I’m excited to see that you can now pre order my debut novel from @pagesofhackney.bsky.social - thank you!
www.pagesofhackney.co.uk/webshop/prod... @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social
www.pagesofhackney.co.uk/webshop/prod... @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Can't wait to read this!
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Seeing as it's #IrishBookWeek, I've put together a Starter Pack of bricks 'n' mortar bookshops. Terrified I've forgotten someone obvious so please let me know of additions
go.bsky.app/G4kmxVq
go.bsky.app/G4kmxVq
October 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Seeing as it's #IrishBookWeek, I've put together a Starter Pack of bricks 'n' mortar bookshops. Terrified I've forgotten someone obvious so please let me know of additions
go.bsky.app/G4kmxVq
go.bsky.app/G4kmxVq