Eóin Dooley
@eoindooley.bsky.social
He/him. Lapsed cognitive scientist turned writer. SFWA, BFS & MSc. Words in various places. BSFA ‘25 longlister
Debut novella NO SYMPATHY available with @press-android.bsky.social
Book links: https://linktr.ee/dooleyeo
Site: https://eoindooley.carrd.co
Debut novella NO SYMPATHY available with @press-android.bsky.social
Book links: https://linktr.ee/dooleyeo
Site: https://eoindooley.carrd.co
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Eóin Dooley
@eoindooley.bsky.social
· Nov 16
New intro post.
Hi, I’m from Co. Offaly. I’m an RPA programmer by day, a spec fic writer by night, and I’ve an MSc. in cognitive science and philosophy from Berlin.
I’ve sundry interests from leftist theory & genre studies to etymology & linguistics. I’m currently working on a cyberpunk epic. /1
Hi, I’m from Co. Offaly. I’m an RPA programmer by day, a spec fic writer by night, and I’ve an MSc. in cognitive science and philosophy from Berlin.
I’ve sundry interests from leftist theory & genre studies to etymology & linguistics. I’m currently working on a cyberpunk epic. /1
I've joked before about the suggested books No Sympathy gets on Goodreads - it's a hilariously incoherent mix - but the first non-fiction recommendation really got me
November 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I've joked before about the suggested books No Sympathy gets on Goodreads - it's a hilariously incoherent mix - but the first non-fiction recommendation really got me
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Delighted to have received my contributor’s copy of @bansheepress.bsky.social’s 20th issue.
ECHOES ON THE SEA is the final piece in the anthology — a post-Lovecraftian story about failing to end the world. Many thanks to @clarakiyoko.bsky.social for her excellent edits here. I’m proud of this one.
ECHOES ON THE SEA is the final piece in the anthology — a post-Lovecraftian story about failing to end the world. Many thanks to @clarakiyoko.bsky.social for her excellent edits here. I’m proud of this one.
November 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Delighted to have received my contributor’s copy of @bansheepress.bsky.social’s 20th issue.
ECHOES ON THE SEA is the final piece in the anthology — a post-Lovecraftian story about failing to end the world. Many thanks to @clarakiyoko.bsky.social for her excellent edits here. I’m proud of this one.
ECHOES ON THE SEA is the final piece in the anthology — a post-Lovecraftian story about failing to end the world. Many thanks to @clarakiyoko.bsky.social for her excellent edits here. I’m proud of this one.
This is the first I've heard of this story, and I have not clicked past the headline, but I am now of the very strong opinion that Dawn French should be eating Pokémon on television. This may be the strongest opinion I hold.
November 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This is the first I've heard of this story, and I have not clicked past the headline, but I am now of the very strong opinion that Dawn French should be eating Pokémon on television. This may be the strongest opinion I hold.
Delighted to have received my contributor’s copy of @bansheepress.bsky.social’s 20th issue.
ECHOES ON THE SEA is the final piece in the anthology — a post-Lovecraftian story about failing to end the world. Many thanks to @clarakiyoko.bsky.social for her excellent edits here. I’m proud of this one.
ECHOES ON THE SEA is the final piece in the anthology — a post-Lovecraftian story about failing to end the world. Many thanks to @clarakiyoko.bsky.social for her excellent edits here. I’m proud of this one.
November 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Delighted to have received my contributor’s copy of @bansheepress.bsky.social’s 20th issue.
ECHOES ON THE SEA is the final piece in the anthology — a post-Lovecraftian story about failing to end the world. Many thanks to @clarakiyoko.bsky.social for her excellent edits here. I’m proud of this one.
ECHOES ON THE SEA is the final piece in the anthology — a post-Lovecraftian story about failing to end the world. Many thanks to @clarakiyoko.bsky.social for her excellent edits here. I’m proud of this one.
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Dread Mondays release day (from @whisperhousepress.bsky.social )!! My short story, Wade vs Roe, is on page 29.
Happy release day, fellow writers & thanks to Steve for including me in this workplace horror anthology.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dread-mond...
Happy release day, fellow writers & thanks to Steve for including me in this workplace horror anthology.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dread-mond...
Dread Mondays: A Whisper House Press Horror Anthology|Paperback
www.barnesandnoble.com
October 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Dread Mondays release day (from @whisperhousepress.bsky.social )!! My short story, Wade vs Roe, is on page 29.
Happy release day, fellow writers & thanks to Steve for including me in this workplace horror anthology.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dread-mond...
Happy release day, fellow writers & thanks to Steve for including me in this workplace horror anthology.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dread-mond...
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🎉I’M PUBLISHED AGAIN!!🎉
My corporate horror story, “SUCH A CATCH,” is available in DREAD MONDAYS: A WHISPER HOUSE PRESS HORROR ANTHOLOGY!
“A gripping compendium to curl up with on a spooky night or a haunted holiday.” - Kirkus Reviews
@whisperhousepress.bsky.social
#horror
a.co/d/hse9SBK
My corporate horror story, “SUCH A CATCH,” is available in DREAD MONDAYS: A WHISPER HOUSE PRESS HORROR ANTHOLOGY!
“A gripping compendium to curl up with on a spooky night or a haunted holiday.” - Kirkus Reviews
@whisperhousepress.bsky.social
#horror
a.co/d/hse9SBK
Amazon.com: Dread Mondays: A Whisper House Press Horror Anthology eBook : Capone Jr., Steve: Books
Amazon.com: Dread Mondays: A Whisper House Press Horror Anthology eBook : Capone Jr., Steve: Books
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October 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
🎉I’M PUBLISHED AGAIN!!🎉
My corporate horror story, “SUCH A CATCH,” is available in DREAD MONDAYS: A WHISPER HOUSE PRESS HORROR ANTHOLOGY!
“A gripping compendium to curl up with on a spooky night or a haunted holiday.” - Kirkus Reviews
@whisperhousepress.bsky.social
#horror
a.co/d/hse9SBK
My corporate horror story, “SUCH A CATCH,” is available in DREAD MONDAYS: A WHISPER HOUSE PRESS HORROR ANTHOLOGY!
“A gripping compendium to curl up with on a spooky night or a haunted holiday.” - Kirkus Reviews
@whisperhousepress.bsky.social
#horror
a.co/d/hse9SBK
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Today is the release date for Dread Mondays: A Whisper House Press Horror Anthology! I cowrote a story “Cutting Room” with my Scream Kings Podcast cohost Nathanial J. Darkish and if you dig unsettling found footage horror… this is for you!
October 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Today is the release date for Dread Mondays: A Whisper House Press Horror Anthology! I cowrote a story “Cutting Room” with my Scream Kings Podcast cohost Nathanial J. Darkish and if you dig unsettling found footage horror… this is for you!
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Hearing 99% of the spoiled votes just said:
"Third term for MDH."
As there is no distinction in spoiled votes, you can't disprove it.
#aras25 #speirgorm
"Third term for MDH."
As there is no distinction in spoiled votes, you can't disprove it.
#aras25 #speirgorm
October 25, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Hearing 99% of the spoiled votes just said:
"Third term for MDH."
As there is no distinction in spoiled votes, you can't disprove it.
#aras25 #speirgorm
"Third term for MDH."
As there is no distinction in spoiled votes, you can't disprove it.
#aras25 #speirgorm
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I don't have the numbers yet, but early indications are that
HH + spoilies < CC
So Quinn is wrong, as usual.
HH + spoilies < CC
So Quinn is wrong, as usual.
October 25, 2025 at 12:15 PM
I don't have the numbers yet, but early indications are that
HH + spoilies < CC
So Quinn is wrong, as usual.
HH + spoilies < CC
So Quinn is wrong, as usual.
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Turns out voting for Catherine Connolly is a rural pursuit.
October 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Turns out voting for Catherine Connolly is a rural pursuit.
I too find it interesting how spoiled votes are coming third place in a two-candidate election.
October 25, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I too find it interesting how spoiled votes are coming third place in a two-candidate election.
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Book launch news! Tomorrow, DREAD MONDAYS will be published by @whisperhousepress.bsky.social. Among many other great stories will be my own KOSCHEI'S THREAD. It's a terrific anthology by a terrific editor 🖤🎃🧠🧟
#WhisperHousePress #Horror #CostsOfLiving #DreadMondays #BookLaunch #booksky #horrorsky
#WhisperHousePress #Horror #CostsOfLiving #DreadMondays #BookLaunch #booksky #horrorsky
October 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Book launch news! Tomorrow, DREAD MONDAYS will be published by @whisperhousepress.bsky.social. Among many other great stories will be my own KOSCHEI'S THREAD. It's a terrific anthology by a terrific editor 🖤🎃🧠🧟
#WhisperHousePress #Horror #CostsOfLiving #DreadMondays #BookLaunch #booksky #horrorsky
#WhisperHousePress #Horror #CostsOfLiving #DreadMondays #BookLaunch #booksky #horrorsky
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My story "Closed for Maintenance" is in the Dread Mondays anthology launching THIS Saturday!!
My short is gross, brutal, and pro-Union 🖤 Please check it out! And thank you @whisperhousepress.bsky.social
#whisperhousepress #horror #costsofliving #DreadMondays #booklaunch #booksky #horrorsky
My short is gross, brutal, and pro-Union 🖤 Please check it out! And thank you @whisperhousepress.bsky.social
#whisperhousepress #horror #costsofliving #DreadMondays #booklaunch #booksky #horrorsky
October 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
My story "Closed for Maintenance" is in the Dread Mondays anthology launching THIS Saturday!!
My short is gross, brutal, and pro-Union 🖤 Please check it out! And thank you @whisperhousepress.bsky.social
#whisperhousepress #horror #costsofliving #DreadMondays #booklaunch #booksky #horrorsky
My short is gross, brutal, and pro-Union 🖤 Please check it out! And thank you @whisperhousepress.bsky.social
#whisperhousepress #horror #costsofliving #DreadMondays #booklaunch #booksky #horrorsky
Book launch news! Tomorrow, DREAD MONDAYS will be published by @whisperhousepress.bsky.social. Among many other great stories will be my own KOSCHEI'S THREAD. It's a terrific anthology by a terrific editor 🖤🎃🧠🧟
#WhisperHousePress #Horror #CostsOfLiving #DreadMondays #BookLaunch #booksky #horrorsky
#WhisperHousePress #Horror #CostsOfLiving #DreadMondays #BookLaunch #booksky #horrorsky
October 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Book launch news! Tomorrow, DREAD MONDAYS will be published by @whisperhousepress.bsky.social. Among many other great stories will be my own KOSCHEI'S THREAD. It's a terrific anthology by a terrific editor 🖤🎃🧠🧟
#WhisperHousePress #Horror #CostsOfLiving #DreadMondays #BookLaunch #booksky #horrorsky
#WhisperHousePress #Horror #CostsOfLiving #DreadMondays #BookLaunch #booksky #horrorsky
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Out now: Magic, Maps, and Mischief 🦉
Read it for:
- strong autistic and ADHD rep 🎉
- queernorm world 😍
- themes of acceptance, kindness and the different kinds of love ☺️
- cozy, feel-good vibes ❤️
Shares greatly appreciated 😁 hope you enjoy the book!
mybook.to/magicmapsand...
Read it for:
- strong autistic and ADHD rep 🎉
- queernorm world 😍
- themes of acceptance, kindness and the different kinds of love ☺️
- cozy, feel-good vibes ❤️
Shares greatly appreciated 😁 hope you enjoy the book!
mybook.to/magicmapsand...
October 24, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Out now: Magic, Maps, and Mischief 🦉
Read it for:
- strong autistic and ADHD rep 🎉
- queernorm world 😍
- themes of acceptance, kindness and the different kinds of love ☺️
- cozy, feel-good vibes ❤️
Shares greatly appreciated 😁 hope you enjoy the book!
mybook.to/magicmapsand...
Read it for:
- strong autistic and ADHD rep 🎉
- queernorm world 😍
- themes of acceptance, kindness and the different kinds of love ☺️
- cozy, feel-good vibes ❤️
Shares greatly appreciated 😁 hope you enjoy the book!
mybook.to/magicmapsand...
Strongest endorsement of Catherine Connolly I’ve seen yet.
In the final week of campaigning the Indo decide to go all out on a theme
October 19, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Strongest endorsement of Catherine Connolly I’ve seen yet.
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Thank you checking out the Disco Elysium Wiki Project! We're a fan-run independent wiki for anything and everything Disco Elysium & other Elysium medias. Come check us out! discoelysium.wiki.gg
October 16, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Thank you checking out the Disco Elysium Wiki Project! We're a fan-run independent wiki for anything and everything Disco Elysium & other Elysium medias. Come check us out! discoelysium.wiki.gg
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Character of the year, maybe the decade
October 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Character of the year, maybe the decade
Look at me, moderating a panel for the first time. It's more fun than you might think. Thanks @octocon.bsky.social for a great weekend!
Our panel on #villainy is running right now! Find out how to crack an evil plan now!
#Octocon #Octocon2025 #Villains
#Octocon #Octocon2025 #Villains
October 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Look at me, moderating a panel for the first time. It's more fun than you might think. Thanks @octocon.bsky.social for a great weekend!
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'25 Peppercorns' is out now with @mythaxis.bsky.social.
This has been a particularly difficult story for me to publish, both personally and in finding a good home for it. It is deeply personal, but it's also political.
mythaxis.co.uk/issue-43/25-...
1/...
This has been a particularly difficult story for me to publish, both personally and in finding a good home for it. It is deeply personal, but it's also political.
mythaxis.co.uk/issue-43/25-...
1/...
September 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
'25 Peppercorns' is out now with @mythaxis.bsky.social.
This has been a particularly difficult story for me to publish, both personally and in finding a good home for it. It is deeply personal, but it's also political.
mythaxis.co.uk/issue-43/25-...
1/...
This has been a particularly difficult story for me to publish, both personally and in finding a good home for it. It is deeply personal, but it's also political.
mythaxis.co.uk/issue-43/25-...
1/...
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Earth is so weird and beautiful.
What do you mean there are shrimp that are kind of like bees and they have comic book style super powers?!
What do you mean there are shrimp that are kind of like bees and they have comic book style super powers?!
September 22, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Earth is so weird and beautiful.
What do you mean there are shrimp that are kind of like bees and they have comic book style super powers?!
What do you mean there are shrimp that are kind of like bees and they have comic book style super powers?!
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First meet up of the Irish @britfantasysoc.bsky.social members in The Wild Duck Dublin! Let's do it again in December 🙌 with @rflong.bsky.social, @sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social, @gwenfrazer.bsky.social, Karen Frazer Brackin, @eoindooley.bsky.social, Sam Hodges and Pat!
September 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
First meet up of the Irish @britfantasysoc.bsky.social members in The Wild Duck Dublin! Let's do it again in December 🙌 with @rflong.bsky.social, @sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social, @gwenfrazer.bsky.social, Karen Frazer Brackin, @eoindooley.bsky.social, Sam Hodges and Pat!
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Talking to my editor today, and it hit me like a tonne of big things that might hit you.
I HAVE A BOOK COMING OUT
😱😱😱
I HAVE A BOOK COMING OUT
😱😱😱
September 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Talking to my editor today, and it hit me like a tonne of big things that might hit you.
I HAVE A BOOK COMING OUT
😱😱😱
I HAVE A BOOK COMING OUT
😱😱😱
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I'm honoured to make it into Nerds of a Feather! I love all the different readings this book has generated. Great review. Thanks @spanishspy.bsky.social.
Book Review: No Sympathy by Eóin Dooley
On using magic to slip away
@spanishspy.bsky.social has our review at the blog
www.nerds-feather.com/2025/08/book...
On using magic to slip away
@spanishspy.bsky.social has our review at the blog
www.nerds-feather.com/2025/08/book...
Book Review: No Sympathy by Eóin Dooley
On using magic to slip away Theo is a man who is almost invisible. He is couch-surfing with people he vaguely considers his friends in Berli...
www.nerds-feather.com
August 19, 2025 at 8:20 AM
I'm honoured to make it into Nerds of a Feather! I love all the different readings this book has generated. Great review. Thanks @spanishspy.bsky.social.