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Magic & Mechanics | Scratch Books
Featuring stories and interviews from:George SaundersClaire-Louise BennettMark HaddonCamilla GrudovaAmber MedlandColin BarrettSix of the best recent short stories, disassembled by their authors. Magic...
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Announcing Magic & Mechanics! Out on 12th March - featuring [prepare yourself] George Saunders, Claire-Louise Bennett, Colin Barrett, Mark Haddon, Camilla Grudova and Amber Medland!
Preorder yours here: www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
Preorder yours here: www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
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@scratchbooks.bsky.social is an indie publisher seeking to broaden the readership of the short story, cheerleading the form and helping it get the recognition it deserves! 🙌
Short story writers, get ready to pitch your work to them at our Indie Extravaganza, 23 Feb in the Salon!
Short story writers, get ready to pitch your work to them at our Indie Extravaganza, 23 Feb in the Salon!
Sign in : Mslexia, a magazine for women's writing and women who write.
Sign in : Mslexia, a magazine for women's writing and women who write.
mslexia.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 4:06 PM
@scratchbooks.bsky.social is an indie publisher seeking to broaden the readership of the short story, cheerleading the form and helping it get the recognition it deserves! 🙌
Short story writers, get ready to pitch your work to them at our Indie Extravaganza, 23 Feb in the Salon!
Short story writers, get ready to pitch your work to them at our Indie Extravaganza, 23 Feb in the Salon!
“I’ll compare them to the stories in Jesus’ Son. They’re that good.”
Woah! Thank you Drew!
Woah! Thank you Drew!
I wrote about Christmas. Or rather not.
Featuring Saints by Tim MacGabhann @scratchbooks.bsky.social Marty Supreme, Saltburn royalties, a new story, and nothing about Christmas.
open.substack.com/pub/drewgumm...
Featuring Saints by Tim MacGabhann @scratchbooks.bsky.social Marty Supreme, Saltburn royalties, a new story, and nothing about Christmas.
open.substack.com/pub/drewgumm...
On Christmas. Or rather not.
It’s over now, Christmas and New Year.
open.substack.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:56 AM
“I’ll compare them to the stories in Jesus’ Son. They’re that good.”
Woah! Thank you Drew!
Woah! Thank you Drew!
Announcing Magic & Mechanics! Out on 12th March - featuring [prepare yourself] George Saunders, Claire-Louise Bennett, Colin Barrett, Mark Haddon, Camilla Grudova and Amber Medland!
Preorder yours here: www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
Preorder yours here: www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
Magic & Mechanics | Scratch Books
Featuring stories and interviews from:George SaundersClaire-Louise BennettMark HaddonCamilla GrudovaAmber MedlandColin BarrettSix of the best recent short stories, disassembled by their authors. Magic...
www.scratch-books.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 5:56 AM
Announcing Magic & Mechanics! Out on 12th March - featuring [prepare yourself] George Saunders, Claire-Louise Bennett, Colin Barrett, Mark Haddon, Camilla Grudova and Amber Medland!
Preorder yours here: www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
Preorder yours here: www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
Auspicious signs
Sunday morning short story reading @alicefwrites.bsky.social @ccrrll.bsky.social @scratchbooks.bsky.social @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social #shortstories
December 15, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Auspicious signs
Announcing The Scratch Winter Sale!
For two weeks before our festive break buy all our titles with 25% off.
For all the readers and writers in your life!
www.scratch-books.co.uk/shop
For two weeks before our festive break buy all our titles with 25% off.
For all the readers and writers in your life!
www.scratch-books.co.uk/shop
December 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Announcing The Scratch Winter Sale!
For two weeks before our festive break buy all our titles with 25% off.
For all the readers and writers in your life!
www.scratch-books.co.uk/shop
For two weeks before our festive break buy all our titles with 25% off.
For all the readers and writers in your life!
www.scratch-books.co.uk/shop
Some scenes from the brilliant winter Scratch A4 last night!
Another great evening of new writing hosted by Tom Conaghan of @scratchbooks.bsky.social All six readers were brilliant.
December 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Some scenes from the brilliant winter Scratch A4 last night!
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I recommend this book 👇
New title: Saints by Tim MacGabhann!
Nine breathtaking tales shot through with the hallowed light of the miraculous, written in MacGabhann’s pyrotechnic exhilarating prose.
Out 23rd October! Pre-order here:
www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
Nine breathtaking tales shot through with the hallowed light of the miraculous, written in MacGabhann’s pyrotechnic exhilarating prose.
Out 23rd October! Pre-order here:
www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
November 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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“You know, after humans are gone, all our last traces are going to be, like, twenty-six inches of glittery stuff at the bottom of the sea.
"All of human history, every century, every war, every landfill, just a little glitter, then a scatter, then gone.”
"All of human history, every century, every war, every landfill, just a little glitter, then a scatter, then gone.”
Yeah for sure @elfodongo.bsky.social is a good pal of mine. But/And his collection Saints is terrific. Check out this @john-self.bsky.social review. @scratchbooks.bsky.social
thecritic.co.uk/issues/novem...
thecritic.co.uk/issues/novem...
From Celtic fringe to Bible belt | John Self | The Critic Magazine
When is a short story not a short story? Last month, one chapter of a novel won the BBC National Short Story Award, as a stand-alone work of fiction
thecritic.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
“You know, after humans are gone, all our last traces are going to be, like, twenty-six inches of glittery stuff at the bottom of the sea.
"All of human history, every century, every war, every landfill, just a little glitter, then a scatter, then gone.”
"All of human history, every century, every war, every landfill, just a little glitter, then a scatter, then gone.”
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Yeah for sure @elfodongo.bsky.social is a good pal of mine. But/And his collection Saints is terrific. Check out this @john-self.bsky.social review. @scratchbooks.bsky.social
thecritic.co.uk/issues/novem...
thecritic.co.uk/issues/novem...
From Celtic fringe to Bible belt | John Self | The Critic Magazine
When is a short story not a short story? Last month, one chapter of a novel won the BBC National Short Story Award, as a stand-alone work of fiction
thecritic.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Yeah for sure @elfodongo.bsky.social is a good pal of mine. But/And his collection Saints is terrific. Check out this @john-self.bsky.social review. @scratchbooks.bsky.social
thecritic.co.uk/issues/novem...
thecritic.co.uk/issues/novem...
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+1 for Will Wiles
Also Tim MacGabhann SAINTS from @scratchbooks.bsky.social
Also Tim MacGabhann SAINTS from @scratchbooks.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
+1 for Will Wiles
Also Tim MacGabhann SAINTS from @scratchbooks.bsky.social
Also Tim MacGabhann SAINTS from @scratchbooks.bsky.social
Tickets on sale now to the Scratch Winter Party!
Upstairs at Star & Garter, Poland st. Sat 6th December. There are only 40 places so get yours early!
www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
Upstairs at Star & Garter, Poland st. Sat 6th December. There are only 40 places so get yours early!
www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
November 1, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Tickets on sale now to the Scratch Winter Party!
Upstairs at Star & Garter, Poland st. Sat 6th December. There are only 40 places so get yours early!
www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
Upstairs at Star & Garter, Poland st. Sat 6th December. There are only 40 places so get yours early!
www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
Read this brilliant interview here!
'Sometimes I wish I was pigeonholed more as an Irish writer, because then I’d make more money…'
Joseph Williams speaks to Tim MacGabhann about his new book, Saints (@scratchbooks.bsky.social).
Read the interview here: thelondonmagazine.org/interview-ti...
Joseph Williams speaks to Tim MacGabhann about his new book, Saints (@scratchbooks.bsky.social).
Read the interview here: thelondonmagazine.org/interview-ti...
Interview | Tim MacGabhann on Short Stories and the Anti-Plot Sentence - The London Magazine
Joseph Williams speaks to Tim MacGabhann about short stories, form, the anti-plot sentence and his new book, Saints.
thelondonmagazine.org
November 1, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Read this brilliant interview here!
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We are delighted to present the Dublin launch of SAINTS by Tim MacGabhann, who will be in conversation with Declan Toohey at 6.30pm on Friday 7 Nov. Admission is free and all are welcome. Space is limited so reserve a seat to avoid disappointment ➡️ linktr.ee/booksupstairs
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October 31, 2025 at 10:46 AM
We are delighted to present the Dublin launch of SAINTS by Tim MacGabhann, who will be in conversation with Declan Toohey at 6.30pm on Friday 7 Nov. Admission is free and all are welcome. Space is limited so reserve a seat to avoid disappointment ➡️ linktr.ee/booksupstairs
@scratchbooks.bsky.social
@scratchbooks.bsky.social
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Another exciting piece of #bookpost - Tim MacGabhann's collection of stories published by @scratchbooks.bsky.social. Very much looking forward to reading these
October 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Another exciting piece of #bookpost - Tim MacGabhann's collection of stories published by @scratchbooks.bsky.social. Very much looking forward to reading these
SAINTS LAUNCHING TODAY!
Get it in all good bookshops…
Get it in all good bookshops…
October 23, 2025 at 6:56 AM
SAINTS LAUNCHING TODAY!
Get it in all good bookshops…
Get it in all good bookshops…
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As an Irish writer living near Guadalajara, Mexico, I'm extra excited about this collection of stories coming out on Thursday Oct. 23.
New title: Saints by Tim MacGabhann!
Nine breathtaking tales shot through with the hallowed light of the miraculous, written in MacGabhann’s pyrotechnic exhilarating prose.
Out 23rd October! Pre-order here:
www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
Nine breathtaking tales shot through with the hallowed light of the miraculous, written in MacGabhann’s pyrotechnic exhilarating prose.
Out 23rd October! Pre-order here:
www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
Saints | Scratch Books
The debut collection of short stories from celebrated crime writer Tim MacGabhann, coming out on 23rd October.Nine breathtaking, gripping and oddly sublime tales of narcos, cops and addicts in modern-...
www.scratch-books.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
As an Irish writer living near Guadalajara, Mexico, I'm extra excited about this collection of stories coming out on Thursday Oct. 23.
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Edited by publisher and writer Tom Conaghan, @scratchbooks.bsky.social is a small London press dedicated to the craft of the short story, publishing anthologies & collections, and organising competitions & events. You can find them at #smallpublishersfair25, London, Fri 24 / Sat 25 October
October 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Edited by publisher and writer Tom Conaghan, @scratchbooks.bsky.social is a small London press dedicated to the craft of the short story, publishing anthologies & collections, and organising competitions & events. You can find them at #smallpublishersfair25, London, Fri 24 / Sat 25 October
PRE-ORDER SALE!
To celebrate the launch of SAINTS this Thursday 23rd October, get 25% off your pre-ordered copy!
Just type Saints2310 at the checkout on or before 23rd October...
www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
To celebrate the launch of SAINTS this Thursday 23rd October, get 25% off your pre-ordered copy!
Just type Saints2310 at the checkout on or before 23rd October...
www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
October 18, 2025 at 6:43 AM
PRE-ORDER SALE!
To celebrate the launch of SAINTS this Thursday 23rd October, get 25% off your pre-ordered copy!
Just type Saints2310 at the checkout on or before 23rd October...
www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
To celebrate the launch of SAINTS this Thursday 23rd October, get 25% off your pre-ordered copy!
Just type Saints2310 at the checkout on or before 23rd October...
www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
This will be ace! Catch us all at Pearse st on 29th Nov!
The inaugural Dublin Small Press Fair is happening at the end of November!
30+ presses, events, readings, and more. Organised by me and @eireannmor.bsky.social. More information coming very soon - follow @dublinsmpressfair.bsky.social for updates
30+ presses, events, readings, and more. Organised by me and @eireannmor.bsky.social. More information coming very soon - follow @dublinsmpressfair.bsky.social for updates
October 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
This will be ace! Catch us all at Pearse st on 29th Nov!
Ten days to go…!
Scratch A4 Winter ‘25 submissions open on 13th September! Write a brilliant <1k word story!
More info here: www.scratch-books.co.uk/scratcha4com...
More info here: www.scratch-books.co.uk/scratcha4com...
October 15, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Ten days to go…!
This superb collection is out in just three weeks! Preorder your copy here!
www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
October 2, 2025 at 6:11 AM
This superb collection is out in just three weeks! Preorder your copy here!
www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
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Come and have a coffee with me this Sunday morning as I settle down to answer some of your questions! Including:
Latest reads with books from @dauntbookspub.bsky.social @scratchbooks.bsky.social @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social
What’s my favourite bookshop?
More here:
linktr.ee/ripplingpage...
Latest reads with books from @dauntbookspub.bsky.social @scratchbooks.bsky.social @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social
What’s my favourite bookshop?
More here:
linktr.ee/ripplingpage...
September 28, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Come and have a coffee with me this Sunday morning as I settle down to answer some of your questions! Including:
Latest reads with books from @dauntbookspub.bsky.social @scratchbooks.bsky.social @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social
What’s my favourite bookshop?
More here:
linktr.ee/ripplingpage...
Latest reads with books from @dauntbookspub.bsky.social @scratchbooks.bsky.social @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social
What’s my favourite bookshop?
More here:
linktr.ee/ripplingpage...
We’re one of an elite publishing menagerie coming to Bath on 8th November. Finish your TBRs, smash your piggy banks, bring your big tote bag…
September 30, 2025 at 6:38 AM
We’re one of an elite publishing menagerie coming to Bath on 8th November. Finish your TBRs, smash your piggy banks, bring your big tote bag…
2weeks in… 4 weeks to go till submissions close!
Scratch A4 Winter ‘25 submissions open on 13th September! Write a brilliant <1k word story!
More info here: www.scratch-books.co.uk/scratcha4com...
More info here: www.scratch-books.co.uk/scratcha4com...
September 27, 2025 at 6:52 AM
2weeks in… 4 weeks to go till submissions close!
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This very GLC Festival appears in the story Adrian Duncan & I wrote for @scratchbooks.bsky.social's "Duets" collection - lovely to see the posters here from @michael954.bsky.social and @lccmunicipal.bsky.social :
September 25, 2025 at 10:55 AM
This very GLC Festival appears in the story Adrian Duncan & I wrote for @scratchbooks.bsky.social's "Duets" collection - lovely to see the posters here from @michael954.bsky.social and @lccmunicipal.bsky.social :