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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 2d

Check out our cosplay gallery of #Octocon2025 where you can see how awesome and creative our members can be!

https://octocon.com/octocon-2025-cosplay-showcase-gallery/

#Octocon #cosplayers #fandom #scifi #fantasy #anime #gaming #KPop

Octocon 2025 Cosplay Showcase Gallery - Octocon

Cosplay showcase gallery with our in-person guests Fenek and Przysto * Please note that alt text / captions are not available for this gallery. Photos by

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 9d

Hi all! If you attended #Octocon2025 and have subscribed to our newsletter, you'll know we are looking for feedback on our event.

Be sure to follow the link in our newsletter and make sure your voice is heard.

#octocon #SciFi #fantasy #fandom #readingcommunity #scificonvention #cosplay

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 11d

Happy #Halloween to all our members and friends. Hope you have a #spooky and safe night and weekend!

#Octcocon #MonsterMash #Samhain #ReadingCommunity

Poster stating: Happy Halloween from all at Octocon, Image includes pumpkins and our mascot, Octo the Octopus

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Mark Kielty @kieltface.bsky.social · 11d

Happy Halloween Everyone! I was thinking about what books I would recommend around this time of year and remembered a review I did back in 2023 - Big Bad Me by @ashilockiewrites.bsky.social

I reposted to my blog here: markkieltywriter.com/2025/10/31/b...

#YAFantasy #Supernatural #IrishBookBlogger

Book Review: Big Bad Me by Aislinn O’Loughlin

Banner stating: Book Review – Big Bad Me by Aislinn O’Loughlin Happy Halloween everyone! I was thinking of what books I would recommend around this time of year and remembered a review …

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David Green @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social · 11d

We've sold out of Magic, Maps, and Mischief at The Syndicate table at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social but I'm told we can still sell them and ship them to you!

Plus, loads of other amazing books at the table.

Thanks to everyone who made Maps a sell out!! 🦉

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David Green @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social · 20d

I'm sure you're all getting bored of the Magic, Maps, and Mischief promo, but with no publisher behind me, I have to do what I can!

The early reviews have been lovely to see... especially given this book's rough road to publication.

mybook.to/magicmapsand...

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David Green @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social · 20d

I would do a "where I'm going to be at Bristolcon/World Fantasy Convention" but who cares?

I'll be around...

laundry hanging on a clothes line with a person standing in the background

ALT: laundry hanging on a clothes line with a person standing in the background

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Catherine Sharp @csharpwords.bsky.social · 21d

Just wrapped up the almost-last meeting of the @octocon.bsky.social 2025 committee - we still have an AGM to go, but we're onto plans for 2026 now. Cork here we come! (Members, look for a link to our 2025 feedback survey coming to a newsletter near you very soon.)
2025.octocon.com/announcing-o...

Announcing - Octocon 2026 - Octocon 2025

Octocon is delighted to announce our 2026 venue and guests of honour! Clayton Hotel Cork City and Online Saturday 3rd October - Sunday 4th October, 2026

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Darren Shan @darrenshan.com · 22d

There was a fabulous review for the first Archibald Lox volume recently, by MARK KIELTY.

"...one of those gems that deserves much more attention than it gets."

You can read the full review here: markkieltywriter.com/2025/09/30/b...

@kieltface.bsky.social @octocon.bsky.social

Book Review: Archibald Lox – The Missing Princess by Darren Shan

Archibald Lox is one of those gems that deserves much more attention than it gets. I love finding these books, ones which fly under the radar but when you give them a chance, you count your lucky s…

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 22d

Check out this #Octobook book review of Archibald Lox - The Missing Princess by Darren Shan. A portal fantasy you can get lost in. Fans of Shan should definitely give these books a read.

#Octobooks #Octocon #PortalFantasy #YAFantasy #MiddleGradeFantasy #BookSky #ReadingCommunity

Darren Shan @darrenshan.com · 22d

There was a fabulous review for the first Archibald Lox volume recently, by MARK KIELTY.

"...one of those gems that deserves much more attention than it gets."

You can read the full review here: markkieltywriter.com/2025/09/30/b...

@kieltface.bsky.social @octocon.bsky.social

Book Review: Archibald Lox – The Missing Princess by Darren Shan

Archibald Lox is one of those gems that deserves much more attention than it gets. I love finding these books, ones which fly under the radar but when you give them a chance, you count your lucky s…

markkieltywriter.com

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Mark Kielty @kieltface.bsky.social · 22d

Thanks for sharing, Darren! Like I said, I really enjoyed this book. Highly recommend!

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Ruth Frances Long / Jessica Thorne @rflong.bsky.social · 27d

The Lore of Silver, the sequel to the alt-renaissance fantasy heist The Book of Gold, is up on Netgalley now and I have a few codes to share. If you're interested, DM me and I'll see what I can do.

The cover of The Lore of Silver, blue with a silver vine decoration, featuring windows, a horse and a gladius wrapped in a red ribbon. The imagery is reflected in the background.

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Mark Kielty @kieltface.bsky.social · Oct 12

Who's looking forward to #Octocon2026 ?

#Fantasy #Scifi #Fandom #Cosplay #Comics #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity #Octocon

Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · Oct 12

We are delighted to announce that #Octocon2026 will be taking place in Cork City with special guests @cemurphy.bsky.social and @aptshadow.bsky.social.

Find out more at
https://2025.octocon.com/announcing-octocon-2026/

#Octocon #Fantasy #SciFi #Fandom #ReadingCommunity #SciFiConvention #CorkCity

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Mark Kielty @kieltface.bsky.social · Oct 12

There's a very good reason why I work with artists when creating #comics. But looking at what I drew here, I can't remember why.

#Octocon #Comics #IndieComics #Octocon2025

Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · Oct 11

These were the comics created at @paulcarroll.bsky.social workshop of comic writing. They are a bazillion euro each and you can get these one of a kind original art pieces at Paul's trade table.

#comics #indiecomics #originalArt

Example of comics created at Paul Carroll's writing workshop at Octocon 2025.

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Mark Kielty @kieltface.bsky.social · Oct 12

Just after attending a great panel entitled Small Press, Big Books. Thanks @csharpwords.bsky.social , @lunapress.bsky.social , @khanwong.bsky.social and @cherylmorgan.bsky.social for putting on a great panel.

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #SmallPress #Fantasy #SciFi #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity

Online panel entitled Small Press, Big Books with Catherine Sharp, Francesca T Barbini, Cheryl Morgan and Khan Wong.

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Mark Kielty @kieltface.bsky.social · Oct 11

You can check out my review of Cut Off at the Throat by Oisín McGann here, which is available at #Octocon:

markkieltywriter.com/2025/02/05/b...

#YADystopian #YA #BookSky

Book Review: Cut Off at the Throat by Oisín McGann

Book review of Cut off at the Throat by Oisín McGann about a group of privileged teens who are stranded on an island with no food or communication with the outside world.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · Oct 11

Interesting talk on Writing Comics 101 by @paulcarroll.bsky.social from @limitbreakcomics.bsky.social at #Octocon2025

#Octocon #Comics #AmWriting #IndieComics

Paul Carroll explaining writing comics at Octocon next to a flip chart.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · Oct 10

One more sleep to #Octocon2025. Octo is looking forward to seeing you all online and in-person. We are excited to share with you our talks, workshops, panels and more!

https://2025.octocon.com/

#Octocon #fantasy #scifi #fandom #scificonvention #cosplay #comics #readingcommunity #writingcommunity

Image states: Time to get excited! One more sleep to Octocon 2025! www.octocon.com. Image includes our mascot, Octo the Octopus.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · Oct 10

There'll be lots of goodies for sale at #Octococn2025. Check out our fabulous traders and what they have in store!

https://2025.octocon.com/octocon-trade-hall/

#SciFi #Fantasy #Fandom #Crafts #Trade #Traders #GeekCulture

Our mascot Octo with various books, comics and boxes around them along with Judge Octo comics and merchandise. They're holding a book - the programme of events.

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Liz Bourke @hawkwinglb.bsky.social · Oct 9

I will be selling books @octocon.bsky.social on Saturday. (Provided the van shows up.) Four hundred volumes, used but like new or very good, €1 per paperback, €2 per hardback, buy five get one free. Card payment accepted, exact change for cash. #octocon

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · Oct 9

Who will you find at #Octocon2025 ? All our wonderful guests of course. Check out who's coming to #Octocon this year!

https://2025.octocon.com/octocon-guests/

#SciFi #Fantasy #Fandom #ReadingCommunity #Cosplay #Comics #WritingCommunity

Octo the Octopus dressed as a reporting wearing a hat that says Press and holding a microphone.

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Mark Kielty @kieltface.bsky.social · Oct 7

I'm lucky to review books for @childrensbooksireland.ie. You can check out my reviews here:

childrensbooksireland.ie/reviewer/mar...

#KidLit #MiddleGrade #YA #BookSky #ReadingCommunity #YAFantasy #Fantasy #IrishBookBlogger #BookReviews

Mark Kielty | Childrens Books Ireland

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · Oct 7

We love to dress up for #Octocon – and so does Octo! – and we’re delighted that our Cosplay Parade is returning for the fourth year.

https://2025.octocon.com/programme-highlights-cosplay/

#Cosplay #Octocon2025 #Cosplayers #Fantasy #SciFi #Fandom #SciFiConvention

Our mascot, Octo the octopus dressed as Captain America while also holding Thor's hammer.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · Oct 5

Less than a week to #Octocon2025 and it's still not too late to get your membership. Be sure not to miss out and book yours now!

https://2025.octocon.com/join-us/

#Octocon #Scifi #Fantasy #Fandom #Cosplay #scificonvention #readingcommunity

Image states: Time to get excited! One week to go to Octocon 2025. www.octocon.com. Image includes our Mascot, Octo the Octopus.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · Oct 4

This year, Octocon is running a full programme online on both days of the convention (Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2025), and we need volunteers to help us!

https://2025.octocon.com/online-volunteers-needed/

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #Volunteers #Scifi #Fantasy #Fandom

Our mascot Octo the pink Octopus holding various devices such as a mobile phone, tablet, laptop, and there's a computer screen behind them.

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