David McIlroy
@thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social
Author of horror and fantasy. Lives in Northern Ireland. Mostly on Substack.
Everything you need from me: https://thedavidmcilroy.carrd.co/
Everything you need from me: https://thedavidmcilroy.carrd.co/
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It’s here! Get your copy of Empress of Nymm now. ✨
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Surely the four worst contenders ever on #Gladiators?
February 14, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Surely the four worst contenders ever on #Gladiators?
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I’m a level 51 Paladin and I don’t care who knows it
I promise this is about writing.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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All of my books are available to buy now, wherever you get your books.
Why not grab a copy of my latest horror novel Humbug for yourself or someone else?
#booksky #horror #reader #writingcommunity
Why not grab a copy of my latest horror novel Humbug for yourself or someone else?
#booksky #horror #reader #writingcommunity
February 7, 2026 at 7:01 PM
All of my books are available to buy now, wherever you get your books.
Why not grab a copy of my latest horror novel Humbug for yourself or someone else?
#booksky #horror #reader #writingcommunity
Why not grab a copy of my latest horror novel Humbug for yourself or someone else?
#booksky #horror #reader #writingcommunity
All of my books are available to buy now, wherever you get your books.
Why not grab a copy of my latest horror novel Humbug for yourself or someone else?
#booksky #horror #reader #writingcommunity
Why not grab a copy of my latest horror novel Humbug for yourself or someone else?
#booksky #horror #reader #writingcommunity
February 7, 2026 at 7:01 PM
All of my books are available to buy now, wherever you get your books.
Why not grab a copy of my latest horror novel Humbug for yourself or someone else?
#booksky #horror #reader #writingcommunity
Why not grab a copy of my latest horror novel Humbug for yourself or someone else?
#booksky #horror #reader #writingcommunity
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Oh hello, place that’s 30 minutes from my house. 👀
(Fake tree, btw)
(Fake tree, btw)
February 6, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Oh hello, place that’s 30 minutes from my house. 👀
(Fake tree, btw)
(Fake tree, btw)
Oh hello, place that’s 30 minutes from my house. 👀
(Fake tree, btw)
(Fake tree, btw)
February 6, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Oh hello, place that’s 30 minutes from my house. 👀
(Fake tree, btw)
(Fake tree, btw)
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Slow growth is making you a better writer
It's time to lean into it.
open.substack.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Slow growth is making you a better writer
It's time to lean into it.
open.substack.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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From one-bedroom apartment to $40m: How Jonathan Goodman initially broke through.
#writingcommunity #writer #author
#writingcommunity #writer #author
From one-bedroom apartment to $40m: How Jonathan Goodman initially broke through
One author's journey to success.
open.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:09 AM
From one-bedroom apartment to $40m: How Jonathan Goodman initially broke through.
#writingcommunity #writer #author
#writingcommunity #writer #author
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319: The $5 Million Question: How writers actually get paid by brands without a massive following (with Justin Moore).
#podcast #sponsorship #writingcommunity #creators
#podcast #sponsorship #writingcommunity #creators
319: The $5 Million Question: How writers actually get paid by brands without a massive following (with Justin Moore)
Justin has landed hundreds of sponsorship deals worth more than $5 million. Here, he shares why most creator pitches get deleted instantly, and the exact framework that makes brands say yes.
open.substack.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:53 AM
319: The $5 Million Question: How writers actually get paid by brands without a massive following (with Justin Moore).
#podcast #sponsorship #writingcommunity #creators
#podcast #sponsorship #writingcommunity #creators
From one-bedroom apartment to $40m: How Jonathan Goodman initially broke through.
#writingcommunity #writer #author
#writingcommunity #writer #author
From one-bedroom apartment to $40m: How Jonathan Goodman initially broke through
One author's journey to success.
open.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:09 AM
From one-bedroom apartment to $40m: How Jonathan Goodman initially broke through.
#writingcommunity #writer #author
#writingcommunity #writer #author
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January 19, 2026 at 10:39 PM
319: The $5 Million Question: How writers actually get paid by brands without a massive following (with Justin Moore).
#podcast #sponsorship #writingcommunity #creators
#podcast #sponsorship #writingcommunity #creators
319: The $5 Million Question: How writers actually get paid by brands without a massive following (with Justin Moore)
Justin has landed hundreds of sponsorship deals worth more than $5 million. Here, he shares why most creator pitches get deleted instantly, and the exact framework that makes brands say yes.
open.substack.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:53 AM
319: The $5 Million Question: How writers actually get paid by brands without a massive following (with Justin Moore).
#podcast #sponsorship #writingcommunity #creators
#podcast #sponsorship #writingcommunity #creators
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318: Why collaboration beats algorithm gaming every time (with Jari Roomer).
#Substack #collaboration #smallbusiness
#Substack #collaboration #smallbusiness
318: Why collaboration beats algorithm gaming every time (with Jari Roomer)
Jari and I break down the collaboration strategies that changed everything for our growth on Substack, and why going live might be the easiest yes you'll ever get.
open.substack.com
January 18, 2026 at 9:44 AM
318: Why collaboration beats algorithm gaming every time (with Jari Roomer).
#Substack #collaboration #smallbusiness
#Substack #collaboration #smallbusiness
January 19, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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January 17, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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January 17, 2026 at 2:25 PM
318: Why collaboration beats algorithm gaming every time (with Jari Roomer).
#Substack #collaboration #smallbusiness
#Substack #collaboration #smallbusiness
318: Why collaboration beats algorithm gaming every time (with Jari Roomer)
Jari and I break down the collaboration strategies that changed everything for our growth on Substack, and why going live might be the easiest yes you'll ever get.
open.substack.com
January 18, 2026 at 9:44 AM
318: Why collaboration beats algorithm gaming every time (with Jari Roomer).
#Substack #collaboration #smallbusiness
#Substack #collaboration #smallbusiness
January 17, 2026 at 2:25 PM
January 17, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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317: How to build a successful solo business as an introvert (with Stuart Thompson).
#solopreneur #smallbusiness #introvert #podcast
#solopreneur #smallbusiness #introvert #podcast
317: How to build a successful solo business as an introvert (with Stuart Thompson)
A conversation about gyms, trust, introversion, and why sticking around matters more than going viral.
open.substack.com
January 11, 2026 at 11:05 AM
317: How to build a successful solo business as an introvert (with Stuart Thompson).
#solopreneur #smallbusiness #introvert #podcast
#solopreneur #smallbusiness #introvert #podcast