Daniel O'Loughlin
@daniel-oloughlin.bsky.social
38 He/Him, Political /Educator /Environmental / Geek / Book worm (querying Author)/Cat Dad
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Dive into 'Mother AI Knows Best,' where utopia meets dystopia. Aidan's quest for truth in an AI-monitored society blurs reality, challenging humanity's essence. A tale of autonomy, identity, & tech's grip on our future. #SciFi #AI #writercommunity #ImQuerying
January 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I have read 34 of 24 books for the 2024 Reading Challenge! What should I read next? www.goodreads.com/user_challen...
December 13, 2024 at 2:19 PM
I have read 34 of 24 books for the 2024 Reading Challenge! What should I read next? www.goodreads.com/user_challen...
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We are lucky enough to have some *exceptional* hand-sellers on staff and we can always tell when one of them has taken a shine to a particular book.
For example, we’ve sold over 700 copies of this book thru pure bookseller power.
www.thebookseller.biz/book/9781534...
❤️📚
For example, we’ve sold over 700 copies of this book thru pure bookseller power.
www.thebookseller.biz/book/9781534...
❤️📚
Interesting things I've learned from working in an indie bookstore the past 2 months ... 1. Customers really do listen to recommendations. The power of hand-selling is real. 🧵
December 2, 2024 at 11:31 PM
We are lucky enough to have some *exceptional* hand-sellers on staff and we can always tell when one of them has taken a shine to a particular book.
For example, we’ve sold over 700 copies of this book thru pure bookseller power.
www.thebookseller.biz/book/9781534...
❤️📚
For example, we’ve sold over 700 copies of this book thru pure bookseller power.
www.thebookseller.biz/book/9781534...
❤️📚
I'm not trying to be negative; rejection is part of the process—but is it just me, or do many agents who say they want sci-fi rarely represent it? Maybe I'm shooting myself in the foot by not querying agents without clear SFF clients. Thoughts? 🤔✨ #amquerying #amwriting #scifi #booksky
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November 22, 2024 at 12:03 PM
I'm not trying to be negative; rejection is part of the process—but is it just me, or do many agents who say they want sci-fi rarely represent it? Maybe I'm shooting myself in the foot by not querying agents without clear SFF clients. Thoughts? 🤔✨ #amquerying #amwriting #scifi #booksky
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I'm doing a virtual event with Northern Gravy (northerngravy.com/who/) on how to land an agent - it's on December 12th and if you fancy it, the price is very reasonable at 7 GBP (about $9)! Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-lan...
HOW TO LAND AN AGENT - with Kesia Lupo
It’s every aspiring authors dream, so join us for an evening where we discover what it takes to hook an agent and land representation.
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November 19, 2024 at 7:56 PM
I'm doing a virtual event with Northern Gravy (northerngravy.com/who/) on how to land an agent - it's on December 12th and if you fancy it, the price is very reasonable at 7 GBP (about $9)! Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-lan...
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day ?
#BookSky
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#Books
#BookChallenge
#20daybookchallenge
Day ?
#BookSky
💙📚
#Books
#BookChallenge
#20daybookchallenge
November 21, 2024 at 3:56 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day ?
#BookSky
💙📚
#Books
#BookChallenge
#20daybookchallenge
Day ?
#BookSky
💙📚
#Books
#BookChallenge
#20daybookchallenge
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Lovely interview with John Gwynne and his boys with @philipchase90.bsky.social ...
youtu.be/3awjMQrWQYw?...
youtu.be/3awjMQrWQYw?...
November 20, 2024 at 9:09 AM
Lovely interview with John Gwynne and his boys with @philipchase90.bsky.social ...
youtu.be/3awjMQrWQYw?...
youtu.be/3awjMQrWQYw?...
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I have absolutely NO idea what #starterpacks I'm included on, but I'm LOVING all the very different and diverse folk following me. Just hope I can deliver enough bookish advice, news, and entertainment to keep everyone engaged.
a cartoon character wearing a wizard hat is reading a book in front of a stack of books
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November 19, 2024 at 4:07 PM
I have absolutely NO idea what #starterpacks I'm included on, but I'm LOVING all the very different and diverse folk following me. Just hope I can deliver enough bookish advice, news, and entertainment to keep everyone engaged.
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For the next two weeks, we’re offering ten free ebooks for getting free
Another world is possible if we fight for it
www.haymarketbooks.org/blogs/517-te...
Another world is possible if we fight for it
www.haymarketbooks.org/blogs/517-te...
November 9, 2024 at 8:22 PM
For the next two weeks, we’re offering ten free ebooks for getting free
Another world is possible if we fight for it
www.haymarketbooks.org/blogs/517-te...
Another world is possible if we fight for it
www.haymarketbooks.org/blogs/517-te...
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Thoroughly enjoyed doing this! But apologise if my voice sounds like it reaches decibels only dogs can hear...
It’s another chat with an amazing literary agent this week as we speak with @julieacrisp.bsky.social and hear how she brings her editorial experience to her agent role, and what she likes - and doesn’t like - to see in query letters
Listen or watch now: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Listen or watch now: linktr.ee/ukpageone
May 24, 2024 at 12:02 PM
Thoroughly enjoyed doing this! But apologise if my voice sounds like it reaches decibels only dogs can hear...
Writing stories that explore humanity, tech, and the spaces between. My current novel Mother AI Knows Best dives into an AI-monitored utopia where truth and control collide.
Let’s connect, readers, writers, and dreamers alike. What inspires your imagination?
#BlueskyAuthor #SciFi #WritingCommunity
Let’s connect, readers, writers, and dreamers alike. What inspires your imagination?
#BlueskyAuthor #SciFi #WritingCommunity
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November 19, 2024 at 11:01 AM
Writing stories that explore humanity, tech, and the spaces between. My current novel Mother AI Knows Best dives into an AI-monitored utopia where truth and control collide.
Let’s connect, readers, writers, and dreamers alike. What inspires your imagination?
#BlueskyAuthor #SciFi #WritingCommunity
Let’s connect, readers, writers, and dreamers alike. What inspires your imagination?
#BlueskyAuthor #SciFi #WritingCommunity
Dive into 'Mother AI Knows Best,' where utopia meets dystopia. Aidan's quest for truth in an AI-monitored society blurs reality, challenging humanity's essence. A tale of autonomy, identity, & tech's grip on our future. #SciFi #AI #writercommunity #ImQuerying
November 19, 2024 at 10:38 AM
Dive into 'Mother AI Knows Best,' where utopia meets dystopia. Aidan's quest for truth in an AI-monitored society blurs reality, challenging humanity's essence. A tale of autonomy, identity, & tech's grip on our future. #SciFi #AI #writercommunity #ImQuerying