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Mark Kielty
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Irish writer, hurler, and Special Olympics basketball coach. Lover of fantasy and sci-fi.

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Mastodon: https://mastodon.ie/@Markkielty
Website: https://markkieltywriter.wordpress.com/
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Mark Kielty @kieltface.bsky.social · Aug 24
Hi everyone. I'm an Irish writer of short(ish) stories, comics, and BookReviews.
I mainly post about books I've read (leaning towards Irish authors but not exclusively Irish), and I might tell you about a project or two I'm involved in.

markkieltywriter.wordpress.com
Turning Roads Irish Folklore Stories comic anthology cover. Published by Limit Break Comics. The Widow Gamble Cover. Short comic written by Mark Kielty, Art by Eoin Barclay. Available to read for free at Irishcomics.ie Fierce New World - An Irish Sci-Fi Anthology published by Cupán Fae. Fierce Might - An Irish Superhero Anthology published by Cupán Fae.
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octocon.bsky.social
Check out our cosplay gallery of #Octocon2025 where you can see how awesome and creative our members can be!

https://octocon.com/octocon-2025-cosplay-showcase-gallery/

#Octocon #cosplayers #fandom #scifi #fantasy #anime #gaming #KPop
Octocon 2025 Cosplay Showcase Gallery - Octocon
Cosplay showcase gallery with our in-person guests Fenek and Przysto * Please note that alt text / captions are not available for this gallery. Photos by
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November 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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octocon.bsky.social
Hi all! If you attended #Octocon2025 and have subscribed to our newsletter, you'll know we are looking for feedback on our event.

Be sure to follow the link in our newsletter and make sure your voice is heard.

#octocon #SciFi #fantasy #fandom #readingcommunity #scificonvention #cosplay
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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octocon.bsky.social
Happy #Halloween to all our members and friends. Hope you have a #spooky and safe night and weekend!

#Octcocon #MonsterMash #Samhain #ReadingCommunity
Poster stating: Happy Halloween from all at Octocon, Image includes pumpkins and our mascot, Octo the Octopus
October 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
kieltface.bsky.social
Happy Halloween Everyone! I was thinking about what books I would recommend around this time of year and remembered a review I did back in 2023 - Big Bad Me by @ashilockiewrites.bsky.social

I reposted to my blog here: markkieltywriter.com/2025/10/31/b...

#YAFantasy #Supernatural #IrishBookBlogger
Book Review: Big Bad Me by Aislinn O’Loughlin
Banner stating: Book Review – Big Bad Me by Aislinn O’Loughlin Happy Halloween everyone! I was thinking of what books I would recommend around this time of year and remembered a review …
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October 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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davidgreenwriter.bsky.social
We've sold out of Magic, Maps, and Mischief at The Syndicate table at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social but I'm told we can still sell them and ship them to you!

Plus, loads of other amazing books at the table.

Thanks to everyone who made Maps a sell out!! 🦉
October 31, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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davidgreenwriter.bsky.social
I'm sure you're all getting bored of the Magic, Maps, and Mischief promo, but with no publisher behind me, I have to do what I can!

The early reviews have been lovely to see... especially given this book's rough road to publication.

mybook.to/magicmapsand...
October 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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davidgreenwriter.bsky.social
I would do a "where I'm going to be at Bristolcon/World Fantasy Convention" but who cares?

I'll be around...
laundry hanging on a clothes line with a person standing in the background
ALT: laundry hanging on a clothes line with a person standing in the background
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October 22, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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csharpwords.bsky.social
Just wrapped up the almost-last meeting of the @octocon.bsky.social 2025 committee - we still have an AGM to go, but we're onto plans for 2026 now. Cork here we come! (Members, look for a link to our 2025 feedback survey coming to a newsletter near you very soon.)
2025.octocon.com/announcing-o...
Announcing - Octocon 2026 - Octocon 2025
Octocon is delighted to announce our 2026 venue and guests of honour! Clayton Hotel Cork City and Online Saturday 3rd October - Sunday 4th October, 2026
2025.octocon.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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darrenshan.com
There was a fabulous review for the first Archibald Lox volume recently, by MARK KIELTY.

"...one of those gems that deserves much more attention than it gets."

You can read the full review here: markkieltywriter.com/2025/09/30/b...

@kieltface.bsky.social @octocon.bsky.social
Book Review: Archibald Lox – The Missing Princess by Darren Shan
Archibald Lox is one of those gems that deserves much more attention than it gets. I love finding these books, ones which fly under the radar but when you give them a chance, you count your lucky s…
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October 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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octocon.bsky.social
Check out this #Octobook book review of Archibald Lox - The Missing Princess by Darren Shan. A portal fantasy you can get lost in. Fans of Shan should definitely give these books a read.

#Octobooks #Octocon #PortalFantasy #YAFantasy #MiddleGradeFantasy #BookSky #ReadingCommunity
October 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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rflong.bsky.social
The Lore of Silver, the sequel to the alt-renaissance fantasy heist The Book of Gold, is up on Netgalley now and I have a few codes to share. If you're interested, DM me and I'll see what I can do.
The cover of The Lore of Silver, blue with a silver vine decoration, featuring windows, a horse and a gladius wrapped in a red ribbon. The imagery is reflected in the background.
October 16, 2025 at 8:48 AM
kieltface.bsky.social
Who's looking forward to #Octocon2026 ?

#Fantasy #Scifi #Fandom #Cosplay #Comics #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity #Octocon
October 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
kieltface.bsky.social
There's a very good reason why I work with artists when creating #comics. But looking at what I drew here, I can't remember why.

#Octocon #Comics #IndieComics #Octocon2025
octocon.bsky.social Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · Oct 11
These were the comics created at @paulcarroll.bsky.social workshop of comic writing. They are a bazillion euro each and you can get these one of a kind original art pieces at Paul's trade table.

#comics #indiecomics #originalArt
Example of comics created at Paul Carroll's writing workshop at Octocon 2025.
October 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
kieltface.bsky.social
Just after attending a great panel entitled Small Press, Big Books. Thanks @csharpwords.bsky.social , @lunapress.bsky.social , @khanwong.bsky.social and @cherylmorgan.bsky.social for putting on a great panel.

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #SmallPress #Fantasy #SciFi #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity
Online panel entitled Small Press, Big Books with Catherine Sharp, Francesca T Barbini, Cheryl Morgan and Khan Wong.
October 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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octocon.bsky.social
Interesting talk on Writing Comics 101 by @paulcarroll.bsky.social from @limitbreakcomics.bsky.social at #Octocon2025

#Octocon #Comics #AmWriting #IndieComics
Paul Carroll explaining writing comics at Octocon next to a flip chart.
October 11, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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octocon.bsky.social
One more sleep to #Octocon2025. Octo is looking forward to seeing you all online and in-person. We are excited to share with you our talks, workshops, panels and more!

https://2025.octocon.com/

#Octocon #fantasy #scifi #fandom #scificonvention #cosplay #comics #readingcommunity #writingcommunity
Image states: Time to get excited! One more sleep to Octocon 2025! www.octocon.com. Image includes our mascot, Octo the Octopus.
October 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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octocon.bsky.social
There'll be lots of goodies for sale at #Octococn2025. Check out our fabulous traders and what they have in store!

https://2025.octocon.com/octocon-trade-hall/

#SciFi #Fantasy #Fandom #Crafts #Trade #Traders #GeekCulture
Our mascot Octo with various books, comics and boxes around them along with Judge Octo comics and merchandise. They're holding a book - the programme of events.
October 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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hawkwinglb.bsky.social
I will be selling books @octocon.bsky.social on Saturday. (Provided the van shows up.) Four hundred volumes, used but like new or very good, €1 per paperback, €2 per hardback, buy five get one free. Card payment accepted, exact change for cash. #octocon
October 9, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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octocon.bsky.social
Who will you find at #Octocon2025 ? All our wonderful guests of course. Check out who's coming to #Octocon this year!

https://2025.octocon.com/octocon-guests/

#SciFi #Fantasy #Fandom #ReadingCommunity #Cosplay #Comics #WritingCommunity
Octo the Octopus dressed as a reporting wearing a hat that says Press and holding a microphone.
October 9, 2025 at 7:30 AM
kieltface.bsky.social
I'm lucky to review books for @childrensbooksireland.ie. You can check out my reviews here:

childrensbooksireland.ie/reviewer/mar...

#KidLit #MiddleGrade #YA #BookSky #ReadingCommunity #YAFantasy #Fantasy #IrishBookBlogger #BookReviews
Mark Kielty | Childrens Books Ireland
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October 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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octocon.bsky.social
We love to dress up for #Octocon – and so does Octo! – and we’re delighted that our Cosplay Parade is returning for the fourth year.

https://2025.octocon.com/programme-highlights-cosplay/

#Cosplay #Octocon2025 #Cosplayers #Fantasy #SciFi #Fandom #SciFiConvention
Our mascot, Octo the octopus dressed as Captain America while also holding Thor's hammer.
October 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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octocon.bsky.social
Less than a week to #Octocon2025 and it's still not too late to get your membership. Be sure not to miss out and book yours now!

https://2025.octocon.com/join-us/

#Octocon #Scifi #Fantasy #Fandom #Cosplay #scificonvention #readingcommunity
Image states: Time to get excited! One week to go to Octocon 2025. www.octocon.com. Image includes our Mascot, Octo the Octopus.
October 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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octocon.bsky.social
This year, Octocon is running a full programme online on both days of the convention (Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2025), and we need volunteers to help us!

https://2025.octocon.com/online-volunteers-needed/

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #Volunteers #Scifi #Fantasy #Fandom
Our mascot Octo the pink Octopus holding various devices such as a mobile phone, tablet, laptop, and there's a computer screen behind them.
October 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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octocon.bsky.social
We’ve got a great line-up of workshops and talks for you again this year! Whether you’re a writer or worldbuilder or crafter or just curious, we have something for you!

https://prog.octocon.com/

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #Fantasy #Workshops #Comics #ScifiConvention #Fandom
Blue banner featuring the Octocon logo, South Dublin County Council logo and Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre. Banner states: Supported by SDCC. Supporting Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre.
October 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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octocon.bsky.social
Looking forward to seeing you there @rflong.bsky.social

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #Fantasy #Fandom #ReadingCommunity #Scifi #ScifiConvention #BookSky
rflong.bsky.social Ruth Frances Long / Jessica Thorne @rflong.bsky.social · Oct 3
Next weekend it's @octocon.bsky.social and here's what I'm going to be doing...

yes... that is a bookbinding workshop...

Come and join us - 2025.octocon.com
Saturday 11 October 2025 13:00 Avoiding Interesting Research: Escaping the Rabbit Hole Shannon 2 + Alpha Stream,Duration: 60 mins 16:00 Build a Book with Ruth Frances Long Arena,Duration: 60 mins 17:30 Historical Myths and How to (Not) Use Them Shannon 2 + Alpha Stream,Duration: 50 mins
October 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM