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HelenaS
@helenas.bsky.social
Librarian, reader, sometimes writer. She/her Lost in a world filled with words. Dutch in Ireland. Reviews books https://helenasheat.blogspot.com
AKA Marleen Kennedy
Repost with the first album you bought with your own money.
March 27, 2024 at 11:08 PM
Books I read this year here, but I'm going to try.
#1. MURDER ON THE CHRISTMAS EXPRESS by Alexandra Benedict (3.5*)
I'm disappointed. This could and should have been a captivating page-turner and didn't live up to expectations (as set by the author in the blurb).
February 2, 2024 at 7:29 PM
I apologize for dropping this bomb here / het spijt me dat ik dit zo moet aankondigen.
December 15, 2023 at 8:26 PM
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Here's a short intro video for my creative writing resource, Feel the Change. It's a way of exploring the basic concepts of climate change through storytelling, and is free to download. Produced in association with @PoetryIreland and @GreenSchoolsIre.
greenschoolsireland.org/feel-the-cha...
November 13, 2023 at 1:12 PM
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Please Share! This is a FREE creative writing resource using stories and cartoons to teach writing on the theme of climate change. Based on years of school residencies in primary and secondary, the aim is emotional engagement rather than delivering facts.

antaisceeeu.sharepoint.com/sites/CAPTea...
October 20, 2023 at 11:08 AM
Food for thought from @oisinmcgann.bsky.social
An interesting read for the children's books crowd. While the piece might be very US-centred, it reflects a similar pattern this side of the water. I have some thoughts on this trend, based on 30 years in the business. 1/20

teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2023/10/18/a...
A Treatise on the State of Middle Grade and Young Adult Publishing Today
Teen Librarian Karen Jensen discusses the current issues in middle grade and young adult publishing and their impact on reading and libraries
teenlibrariantoolbox.com
October 20, 2023 at 7:47 AM
Happy Release Day, @tommeadauthor.bsky.social

Congratulations on another amazing story. The Murder Wheel is spectacular!

helenasheat.blogspot.com/2023/10/the-...
October 12, 2023 at 8:54 AM
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Author? Book publicity person? Festival programmer?

Hi 🙂

I'm a broadcaster in Ireland, former presenter of RTE's The Book Show (when it still existed), run a book club with 40,000 members, talk about new books I'm liking on my socials and on radio, curate and interview at book festivals,

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October 12, 2023 at 8:21 AM
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#journorequest looking to talk to people in Ireland who are huge fans of Christmas. Maybe you start planning at Easter, have presents bought and tree up by November and/or go crazy with decorating. Get in touch if any thoughts. Shares appreciated.
October 7, 2023 at 8:32 AM
My thoughts about The Murder Wheel by @tommeadauthor.bsky.social
In one sentence: Nothing short of spectacular!
October 4, 2023 at 2:56 PM
Starting my festive reading shockingly early and aiming for one story per day.
October 3, 2023 at 10:17 PM
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I do this every now and then.

This is Domino. He's one of the dogs that has been the longest at the DSPCA.

Liz and I brought him out for a walk up to the Hellfire Club recently and he is a sweetheart...

What about adopting him?

www.dspca.ie/dimo-17590

A share would help too...
September 29, 2023 at 2:10 PM
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Delighted to be supporting Children in Read - bid for #SomethingTerribleHappenedLastNight (& I'll pop something extra into the parcel) here

www.jumblebee.co.uk/childreninre...

Dedication Available: YES
Postage & Packaging: FREE
Bids Accepted: Global

Go go go, it's for a great cause!
October 1, 2023 at 12:35 PM
@tommeadauthor.bsky.social WOW! Congratulations are in order. The Murder Wheel is nothing short of spectacular. Loved it. Review to follow.
September 28, 2023 at 8:36 PM
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September 23, 2023 at 2:27 PM
Not a fan of delayed gratification. Especially not when it is imposed rather than by choice.
August 23, 2023 at 9:29 PM
Just arrived here and still finding my feet but very much looking forward to what promises to be a healthier social media experience.
August 13, 2023 at 7:36 PM