Bryan J Mason - Crime Writer
@bryanjmason.bsky.social
Black comedy crime writer. An Old Tin Can is the first in a new series set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. I also write regular theatre reviews. Member of Crime Writers Association www.bryanjmason.com #crime #author #books
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November 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Harry & The Squad are back! tinyurl.com/452nu7a4
November 8, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Harry & The Squad are back! tinyurl.com/452nu7a4
Publication day with a FREE kindle of the 1st book in the series #crimefiction
November 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Publication day with a FREE kindle of the 1st book in the series #crimefiction
Read why I set my black comedy crime series in Northern Ireland during the Troubles
How to write a novel about the Troubles in Northern Ireland when they're so recent, and still raw?
For author Bryan J Mason the answer was: with sensitivity, acknowledging the facts - but also with humour.
He explains his approach in historiamag.com/troubles-with-history
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For author Bryan J Mason the answer was: with sensitivity, acknowledging the facts - but also with humour.
He explains his approach in historiamag.com/troubles-with-history
@bryanjmason.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Read why I set my black comedy crime series in Northern Ireland during the Troubles
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📕Dead On by @bryanjmason.bsky.social 📕
Here we are again in West Belfast with Harry Burnard & The Squad. I love this series; yes, it is crime fiction with a realistic historical backdrop, but it also has huge dollops of black humour & pathos. Enjoy!
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Here we are again in West Belfast with Harry Burnard & The Squad. I love this series; yes, it is crime fiction with a realistic historical backdrop, but it also has huge dollops of black humour & pathos. Enjoy!
Review tinyurl.com/wyzd2y86
#BookSky💙📚
October 26, 2025 at 12:39 PM
📕Dead On by @bryanjmason.bsky.social 📕
Here we are again in West Belfast with Harry Burnard & The Squad. I love this series; yes, it is crime fiction with a realistic historical backdrop, but it also has huge dollops of black humour & pathos. Enjoy!
Review tinyurl.com/wyzd2y86
#BookSky💙📚
Here we are again in West Belfast with Harry Burnard & The Squad. I love this series; yes, it is crime fiction with a realistic historical backdrop, but it also has huge dollops of black humour & pathos. Enjoy!
Review tinyurl.com/wyzd2y86
#BookSky💙📚
Big news! My next book ‘Dead On’ is on preorder for just 99p. Murder, Identity and … biscuits. tinyurl.com/4vu9abwh?fbc...
October 3, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Big news! My next book ‘Dead On’ is on preorder for just 99p. Murder, Identity and … biscuits. tinyurl.com/4vu9abwh?fbc...
Look out for the cover reveal for the second In my black comedy crime series. #crimeFiction #book #northernIreland
September 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Look out for the cover reveal for the second In my black comedy crime series. #crimeFiction #book #northernIreland
The second part of my Harry & The Squad black comedy crime series set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles is out soon. Sparks will fly on 5th November
September 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The second part of my Harry & The Squad black comedy crime series set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles is out soon. Sparks will fly on 5th November
I’m appearing as part of the inaugural Warminster Book Festival on 7 June. Workshops, readings, discussion and of course biscuits. 🍪 don’t be put off by the image of a precariously balanced cup of coffee on a book warminsterbookfestival.co.uk
May 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I’m appearing as part of the inaugural Warminster Book Festival on 7 June. Workshops, readings, discussion and of course biscuits. 🍪 don’t be put off by the image of a precariously balanced cup of coffee on a book warminsterbookfestival.co.uk
My latest theatre review of a powerful and funny play for @bristol247.bsky.social www.bristol247.com/culture/thea...
Review, Playfight, The Weston Studio, Bristol Old Vic – ‘A funny, brutal and important play that earned its standing ovation’
Nina Cassells, Sophie Cox and Lucy Mangan star in Julia Grogan’s award-winning play
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March 20, 2025 at 10:56 AM
My latest theatre review of a powerful and funny play for @bristol247.bsky.social www.bristol247.com/culture/thea...
An Old Tin Can - a black comedy crime thriller based in Belfast during the Troubles. amzn.eu/d/6LkzJHH
February 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
An Old Tin Can - a black comedy crime thriller based in Belfast during the Troubles. amzn.eu/d/6LkzJHH
My review of a show at the Alma Tavern tonight. www.bristol247.com/culture/thea...
Review: Cabin Fever, Alma Tavern & Theatre – 'A show that passes with flying colours: no excess baggage and a happy landing’
It’s high-octane two hander comedy from Fresh !nk Theatre Company
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January 27, 2025 at 10:24 PM
My review of a show at the Alma Tavern tonight. www.bristol247.com/culture/thea...
My latest theatre review for @bristol. A vibrant Bristol Old Viv youth theatre production www.bristol247.com/culture/thea...
Review: Home Ground, The Weston Studio, Bristol Old Vic – ‘A vibrant and energising hour of pure theatre’
With a ‘football, friendship and community’ theme, it’s the latest devised show from Young Company
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January 19, 2025 at 9:38 AM
My latest theatre review for @bristol. A vibrant Bristol Old Viv youth theatre production www.bristol247.com/culture/thea...
My first review of musical theatre this year for @stagetalkmag.bsky.social I was sceptical about this one but loved it. stagetalkmagazine.com/p/35173
Review: & JULIET at Bristol Hippodrome - StageTalk Magazine
This is definitely a show for today, with a laudably rich diversity, the right to be different, the overall message captured in the song I Want It That Way. ★★★★☆
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January 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
My first review of musical theatre this year for @stagetalkmag.bsky.social I was sceptical about this one but loved it. stagetalkmagazine.com/p/35173
Gorgeous frosty days in the Cotswolds. Back to work on second draft of my next novel Dead On tomorrow
January 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Gorgeous frosty days in the Cotswolds. Back to work on second draft of my next novel Dead On tomorrow
My first theatre review of the year. For @bristol247.bsky.social It’s ballet - and a good one! www.bristol247.com/culture/danc...
Review: Varna International Ballet, Swan Lake, Bristol Hippodrome – ‘Who can resist the amazing technique from the young performers?’
It’s the concluding night in a trio of different ballet performances from the company
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January 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
My first theatre review of the year. For @bristol247.bsky.social It’s ballet - and a good one! www.bristol247.com/culture/danc...
For the first time in my working life I’m pleased to be back at work after the Christmas holidays. It’s not always easy but being a full time writer is the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done.
January 2, 2025 at 9:14 AM
For the first time in my working life I’m pleased to be back at work after the Christmas holidays. It’s not always easy but being a full time writer is the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done.
I’m delighted to take two more steps on my writing journey. I’ve completed the first draft of my next novel ‘Dead On’ … and signed a film/TV option for ‘An Old Tin Can’ Thanks to SpellBound Books Ltd for their support and Lucy Hay
and Bang2write for introducing screenplay writers. 📑 📚🎬📺
and Bang2write for introducing screenplay writers. 📑 📚🎬📺
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December 16, 2024 at 10:17 AM
I’m delighted to take two more steps on my writing journey. I’ve completed the first draft of my next novel ‘Dead On’ … and signed a film/TV option for ‘An Old Tin Can’ Thanks to SpellBound Books Ltd for their support and Lucy Hay
and Bang2write for introducing screenplay writers. 📑 📚🎬📺
and Bang2write for introducing screenplay writers. 📑 📚🎬📺
Only 99p on Kindle this week ‘Deadly funny’ -Irish News #crimefiction #books
December 2, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Only 99p on Kindle this week ‘Deadly funny’ -Irish News #crimefiction #books
A very happy Thanksgiving to all my USA friends and readers. And thanks to the BookNook and Suburban Times for this profile thesubtimes.com/2024/11/27/i...
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November 28, 2024 at 5:41 PM
A very happy Thanksgiving to all my USA friends and readers. And thanks to the BookNook and Suburban Times for this profile thesubtimes.com/2024/11/27/i...
Don’t you love libraries? Thanks to library volunteers who organised the Clifton LitFest last week. I enjoyed being on a panel with the talented @emilykoch.bsky.social and @gillymacmillan.bsky.social Bristol libraries have bought a copy of my new book An Old Tin Can and I’ve donated a further two.
November 22, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Don’t you love libraries? Thanks to library volunteers who organised the Clifton LitFest last week. I enjoyed being on a panel with the talented @emilykoch.bsky.social and @gillymacmillan.bsky.social Bristol libraries have bought a copy of my new book An Old Tin Can and I’ve donated a further two.
Exciting news (for me at least) coming soon…
November 20, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Exciting news (for me at least) coming soon…
My latest review. Definite 5* performances and production Red Rope Theatre stagetalkmagazine.com/p/34697
Review: THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER at Arnos Vale Cemetery - StageTalk Magazine
Masterfully acted in a magnificently monstrous setting. What more could you want on a chilly winter’s eve? ★★★★★
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November 16, 2024 at 4:15 PM
My latest review. Definite 5* performances and production Red Rope Theatre stagetalkmagazine.com/p/34697
Many thanks to Val Penny for an opportunity to contribute to her blog. It sounds a bit Ernie Wise, but read about the books wot I wrote 😆 www.valpenny.com/post/what-i-...
What I Write by Bryan Mason
I am pleased my friend and fellow author took time to visit the blog today to tell me all about his new book, An Old Tin Can. The book was published this year by SpellBound Books Ltd. Thank you for yo...
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November 16, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Many thanks to Val Penny for an opportunity to contribute to her blog. It sounds a bit Ernie Wise, but read about the books wot I wrote 😆 www.valpenny.com/post/what-i-...
I’m appearing at the prestigious Clifton LitFest this Sunday. Tickets are still available to hear me, @emilykoch.bsky.social and Gilly MacMillan along with moderator Jade Chandler. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-scene-.... foccal.com/litfest-even...
THE SCENE OF THE CRIME WITH: EMILY KOCH, BRYAN J MASON & GILLY MACMILLAN
Eventbrite - CLIFTON LITFEST 24 - (FOCCAL) presents THE SCENE OF THE CRIME WITH: EMILY KOCH, BRYAN J MASON & GILLY MACMILLAN - Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Clifton High School, Clifton, England. Find ...
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November 15, 2024 at 5:22 PM
I’m appearing at the prestigious Clifton LitFest this Sunday. Tickets are still available to hear me, @emilykoch.bsky.social and Gilly MacMillan along with moderator Jade Chandler. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-scene-.... foccal.com/litfest-even...