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Leona O’Neill Author
@leonaoneill.bsky.social
Head of Undergraduate Journalism at Ulster University. Former Journalist, Northern Ireland. Field Producer, worldwide. Supernatural author. Literary Agent - Lisa Moylett. Founder of MediaStrong. PhD researcher. Newsroom
Mental Wellbeing campaigner. Mum x 4
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Part of my work with MediaStrong is making the public understand the challenges that journalists can face. One way I did this was through a TedTalk in Belfast. I did this while still wrestling with PTSD, my heart pounding and hands shaking. I hope you will take a look
youtu.be/ERIGYC0WzXg
It’s in the Broken Places that the Light Shines Through | Leona O’Neill | TEDxStormont
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
youtu.be
December 1, 2024 at 6:22 PM
If you’re interested in my work on journalist wellbeing, please do follow me over on my MediaStrong page 👇
November 29, 2024 at 7:37 PM
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Journalists often put up emotional barriers to protect themselves from the events and incidents they cover. It can help and hinder in equal measure #Journalism #MentalHealth
November 29, 2024 at 4:43 PM
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Great to see my friend, colleague and @mediastrong.bsky.social founder @leonaoneill.bsky.social has arrived. I can’t recommend her incredible book highly enough. It includes honest and raw accounts of the toll journalism can take on our mental health from some of the best names in the industry.
November 26, 2024 at 10:11 PM
This BlueSky place is nice, isn’t it?
November 22, 2024 at 7:21 PM
My workplace serving some serious Hogwarts vibes today in the snow. Breathtaking on ordinary days, absolutely stunning today
November 21, 2024 at 12:32 PM
What a buzz, the author equivalent of seeing your name in lights. My book, Perdition Street, in the window of @waterstones.bsky.social
All the links to buy and press about the book are here - linktr.ee/leonaoneill
November 18, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Umm, so is there a magic way to follow tons of people at once on here, or do you have to go on each profile and follow individually. If so, I’ll see you in a few weeks! So lovely to connect with so many though! This place is nice
November 18, 2024 at 7:19 PM
It feels like X has died a death. And as is the Irish way, we can all gather around for the wake, drink tea and talk about the good times, the mad times, the WTF times while mourning. So with that in mind, bring me your maddest Twitter/X moments.
a woman wearing a black hat with a veil on her face .
ALT: a woman wearing a black hat with a veil on her face .
media.tenor.com
November 12, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Gorgeous lunchtime walk under blue skies #Ireland
November 12, 2024 at 2:36 PM
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I think we need more zines in the world! Now more than ever. Wondering if I can make some templates for those who might need help with designing... Anything to help others tap into that rebellious spirit 🤘
November 12, 2024 at 1:57 AM
Sorry, but this is the funniest thread I have read in my entire life
For those who don't know this story, which I first shared six years ago today....

This one time I got my days wrong at work and ended up alone in a room with my boss and the President of Ireland while I was on ketamine.

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November 11, 2024 at 11:31 PM
It’ll take me a while to build up an audience here I’m sure. But if you’re a book lover, reader or writer, I’d love to connect. I write supernatural fiction. My latest book, Perdition Street, is out now worldwide. Second book - a witch themed one - is with my agent. I’m also a journalist, academic
November 10, 2024 at 9:46 AM
Hey, Bluesky community. I’m new here. I’ve come over from the Hellsite where I had worked really hard to build up almost 30k followers over the years. I’m a supernatural author (latest book Perdition Street out now)
I’d love to meet other book people, book lovers, book writers. Are you here?
November 8, 2024 at 11:55 PM