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Niamh Garvey
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Autistic Author, Irish.

Books published with New Island Books, and Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Rep'd by Jessica Killiney at the Bks agency, London.

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · Apr 7
My interview on Ireland AM today about being diagnosed as autistic aged 34, and compiling an anthology of essays by Irish #Autistic adults Wired Our Own Way @newislandbooks.bsky.social 😊

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Receiving an Autism Diagnosis at 34 | Ireland AM
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Also need to read this, looks intriguing...
eleanorfitzsimons.bsky.social Eleanor Fitzsimons @eleanorfitzsimons.bsky.social · 23h
Congratulations to @nicolapierce.bsky.social & to @theobrienpress.bsky.social Such a deserving winner!! This is a fascinating, important, beautiful book! #APIBA
irishbookawards.bsky.social An Post Irish Book Awards @irishbookawards.bsky.social · 23h
The WINNER of the 2025 @Hodges_Figgis History Book of the Year is...

Great Irish Wives, @nicolapierce.bsky.social (@theobrienpress.bsky.social)

#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
November 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Right now I must go buy this...
irishbookawards.bsky.social An Post Irish Book Awards @irishbookawards.bsky.social · 23h
The WINNER of the 2025 @specsaversie.bsky.social Children’s Book of the Year - Junior is...

Run Home, Little Fox, Tom McCaughren & @erikamcgann.bsky.social, Illustrated by @shannonbergin.bsky.social (@theobrienpress.bsky.social)

#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
November 28, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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Loved this book
irishbookawards.bsky.social An Post Irish Book Awards @irishbookawards.bsky.social · 22h
The WINNER of the 2025 Eason Novel of the Year is...

Nesting, Roisín O'Donnell (Scribner, @simonandschuster.bsky.social)

#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
November 28, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Well deserved ❤
irishbookawards.bsky.social An Post Irish Book Awards @irishbookawards.bsky.social · 22h
The WINNER of the 2025 International Education Services Teen & Young Adult Book of the Year, in honour of John Treacy is...

Solo, @grainneobrien.bsky.social (Little Island Books)

#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
November 27, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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My favourite thing about writing for kids is how ridiculous I can go- I recently wrote a scene with a talking bottom, and it made me laugh so much. I will never grow old if I keep this up.

#KidLit
#WritingForKids
#Writing
November 15, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Think the sound of water may be my favourite sound in the world, and it sounds even better after the incessant downpours of rain lately. When it's loud enough to block my thoughts- that is my favourite.
November 15, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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⭐Well, she's arrived—the 2026 Irish Writers Handbook⭐
Find yours here ⬇️ ⬇️⬇️ and in all good bookshops imminently!
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November 12, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Delighted to have an essay in this about neurodivergent writing 💖
booksireland.bsky.social Books Ireland @booksireland.bsky.social · 16d
⭐Well, she's arrived—the 2026 Irish Writers Handbook⭐
Find yours here ⬇️ ⬇️⬇️ and in all good bookshops imminently!
wordwellbooks.com/index.php?ro...
@stomaselli.bsky.social @janecasey.bsky.social @niamhgarvey.bsky.social @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Filmed this yesterday and keep rewatching it, so sharing it in case anyone else would enjoy its loveliness💞
October 29, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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Another book I’d recommend is Looking After Your Autistic Self by @niamhgarvey.bsky.social

It’s full of great advice and gentle insights, a very personal, reflective, and surprisingly soothing read.

Definitely recommended.
Looking After Your Autistic Self. A photo of the auther Niamh Garvey holding the book
October 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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'When I was first introduced to spelling on an alphabet letter-board, I was a downy bird trying to fly...' Fiacre Ryan #Autism #WiredOurOwnWay edit @niamhgarvey.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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I absolutely loved this book for #Autistic #Pregnant people. Well worth a read by medical staff and family of autistic pregnant people also.
draimeegrant.bsky.social Dr Aimee Grant @draimeegrant.bsky.social · Oct 21
The book has received really lovely reviews from @niamhgarvey.bsky.social Alexis Quinn & @autisticdoctor.bsky.social, which you can see below. (2 of 2)
Here’s an example from the book on morning sickness: Image of exclamation mark. Text: If you can’t keep drink or food ‘down’ because of sickness, contact your midwife or GP. Image of a notebook: Text: Script: Talking to your GP or midwife about sickness and vomiting Tell them about the sickness or nausea: • ‘I feel really sick, but I’m not being sick.’ • ‘I’m being sick (say a number) times a day.’ • ‘I’m sick every time I eat something.’ • ‘I’m not able to keep liquid down.’ Tell them how long it’s been going on: • ‘I’ve been like this for (say a number) of days.’ • ‘It started on (say the fi rst day, e.g. Tuesday).’ Tell them how it’s impacting you and ask for help: • ‘Because I can’t keep food and drink down, I’m starting to feel (e.g. weak, dizzy, lightheaded).’ • ‘Because I’m Autistic, I’m limited in the range of food I can eat already, and I can’t really eat at the moment.’ • ‘I think it could be hyperemesis gravidarum. Do you think it could be?’ • ‘Is there any treatment I could have?’ • ‘Some medication to help with the sickness would really help me.’ Reviews say: “This deeply human, neuroaffirming book offers a positive and empowering approach, making an often unknown and overwhelming experience feel navigable.” Alexis Quinn, Author of Unbroken. “(it) is easy to read, with practical advice, scripts and tools. It will be fantastic for autistic people who are pregnant and those who support them.” Dr Mary Doherty, consultant anaesthetist and chair of Autistic Doctors International. “This book is an absolute goldmine of information… I wish I had this book when I was pregnant- it would have made (it) so much easier and less scary.” Niamh Garvey, an Autistic registered nurse & Author. The book is now available to buy from most book shops. You can also ask your local library to get a copy for you to borrow for free. To come to the event for the book, email AutismM2M@swansea.ac.uk to be added to our email list The videos linked to in the book are all available on our YouTube channel - @AutismMenstruationToMenopause Stay in touch: Instagram: AutismM2M TiKToK: AutismM2M Website: www.autismmenstruationtomenopause.com Facebook: Menstruation to menopause research: Autistic community group (autistic people only) and Dr Aimee Grant: Autism from menstruation to menopause Youtube: @AutismMenstruationToMenopause Email: AutismM2M@swansea.ac.uk
October 21, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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I interviewed @carlkinsella.bsky.social about his excellent new book of essays and we talked about, among other things, algorithmic social media destroying everything, OCD and muppets www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
Carl Kinsella on living with OCD: ‘It’s like having a puppet regime installed in your head’
The columnist and author on relating more to Generation X than his own age group, taking extended breaks from everyday life, and his existential dread of tech billionaires
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October 20, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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Look at this little beauty, an exquisite hardback edition of James Joyce's story 'The Dead' from @newislandbooks.bsky.social
And I've written a new intro, which was both pleasure and privilege.

Out Nov. 7th!

❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️
October 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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theautisticcoach.bsky.social The Autistic Coach | Matthew (he/they) @theautisticcoach.bsky.social · Oct 8
People talk about autistic burnout like it’s about bad boundaries or not managing energy.

It isn’t.

Not just, anyway.

It’s what happens when you’ve been adapting to a world that never adapts to you.

When every space demands you translate yourself just to be tolerated.

🧵🧶🪡
October 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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“Relatively rare”

I think a lot of student and early career poets will particularly appreciate this poem though.
October 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Looking forward to chatting with @nualaoconnor.bsky.social @chandrikanm.bsky.social @jenwallacecreates.bsky.social tomorrow in Ballyruan library, Dublin at the Red Line Literary Festival. Free event but booking necessary.

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Screen shot: Wired Our Own Way. Book Now. Time 2:30. Venue Ballyroan Library. Free, booking required. Includes photo of Nuala Niamh Chandrika and Chandrika
October 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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In our Discovery Programme for Autistic adults we have been discussing relationships.
We shared this great book
Autistic guide for communicating & connecting by @niamhgarvey.bsky.social
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What things do you find difficult or what supports you in your relationships?
The Autistic Guide to Communicating and Connecting
"Autistic people communicate differently to non-autistic people, but that does not equate to communicating "wrong"."Written by autistic author Niamh Garvey, this book combines up-to-date research and ...
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October 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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“To be Black, autistic, and a woman is to walk through a world shaped by the constant weight of racism, ableism, and misogyny , not separately, but all at once. all at fucking once”

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Why We Must Amplify the Voices of Black Autistic Women
"We’ve Always Been Here": Why Amplifying the Voices of Black Autistic Women Is Essential
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September 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Delighted to have been awarded a 2025 Mentorship in Fiction Bursary with Frank O’Connor fellow @laurajeanmckay.bsky.social
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September 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Shared the stage yesterday at Write By The Sea literary festival with some wonderful writers (I name them in ALT text) who contributed to Wired Our Own Way; An Anthology of Autistic Irish Voices @newislandbooks.bsky.social. Thanks to the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social for sending us!
Photo of stage with 4 women, from left to right: Chandrik Narayanan Mohan, Niamh Garvey, Nuala O'Connor, Jen Poyntz.
September 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Nice to see 2 of my books on display at the bookshop at the Write By The Sea festival in Kilmore Quay. Thank you to @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social for sending a panel of Wired Our Own Way to the festival, it was a real joy 💖
Book shelf with cardboard decoration books of Wired Our Own Way in the middle and Looking After Your Autistic Self on the right.
September 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Write By The Sea literary festival kicked off last night with an interview of Claire Keegan. I adore her books, so it was a real treat to hear her speak about them in person 💞
Photo of a stage with 2 women sitting across from eachother, speaking into microphones
September 27, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Being Autistic (And What That Actually Means) by Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social is EXCELLENT!

The author is autistic and also has autistic children and the illustrator is also autistic. This is my go-to non-fiction recommendation for this age group.

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Being Autistic (And What That Actually Means)
You're autistic - but what does that really mean?Welcome to the ultimate guide to understanding who you are and what it means to be autistic!In this fully illustrated graphic guide to what it means to...
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September 27, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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Puffling braves the ocean waves in 'Puffling and the Stormy Sea' out next week!
theobrienpress.bsky.social The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · Sep 25
‘Puffling and the Stormy Sea’ is the newest addition to @erikamcgann.bsky.social and @gerrydalyart.bsky.social’s Puffling books family!

When a brave little puffling from Skellig Michael ends up far from home, will her new friends be able to help her find her way back?

Out next week!
Puffling books collection
September 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM