Sean Watkin
@seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social
Author of “Black Water Rising” available now. McDermid Debut Award 2025 finalist.
You can read my interview with the folks at #TheakstonOldPeculierCrimeWritingFestival here: harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/youre-booked...
July 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
You can read my interview with the folks at #TheakstonOldPeculierCrimeWritingFestival here: harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/youre-booked...
Chris Bridges’ debut novel has been shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award 2025 along with Black Water Rising and 4 other fantastic writers whose novels I can’t wait to read. Here’s my mini review of Sick to Death.
June 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Chris Bridges’ debut novel has been shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award 2025 along with Black Water Rising and 4 other fantastic writers whose novels I can’t wait to read. Here’s my mini review of Sick to Death.
This was a lovely surprise to come home to @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social #TheakstonOldPeculierCrimeWritingFestival #McDermidDebutAward. ❤️
June 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
This was a lovely surprise to come home to @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social #TheakstonOldPeculierCrimeWritingFestival #McDermidDebutAward. ❤️
A clue to what’s coming…
June 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
A clue to what’s coming…
Something is coming…
June 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Something is coming…
Learn more about Black Water Rising
June 12, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Learn more about Black Water Rising
Beyond excited to say I’ve been shortlisted for this year’s McDermid Debut Award alongside some great writers. #TheakstonsAwards #TheakstonsCrime
June 5, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Beyond excited to say I’ve been shortlisted for this year’s McDermid Debut Award alongside some great writers. #TheakstonsAwards #TheakstonsCrime
Check out my new article “Language, Power, and the Patriarchy: How the open use of misogynistic language in the gay community erodes LGBTQ+ credibility” now. Link in the comments.
June 2, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Check out my new article “Language, Power, and the Patriarchy: How the open use of misogynistic language in the gay community erodes LGBTQ+ credibility” now. Link in the comments.
Thrilled to be in conversation with Sarah Mellor and @simonmccleave.bsky.social hosted by Louise Cullen at @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social tomorrow. Do you have your tickets? Check the comments for the link to buy one!
May 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Thrilled to be in conversation with Sarah Mellor and @simonmccleave.bsky.social hosted by Louise Cullen at @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social tomorrow. Do you have your tickets? Check the comments for the link to buy one!
Now look I know… I know how BLACK WATER RISING ended. I’m sorry, I can’t share anything with you until book two is out in January 2026. BUT, here’s a look at the title and cover. 😉
Don’t say I don’t spoil you.
Don’t say I don’t spoil you.
April 24, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Now look I know… I know how BLACK WATER RISING ended. I’m sorry, I can’t share anything with you until book two is out in January 2026. BUT, here’s a look at the title and cover. 😉
Don’t say I don’t spoil you.
Don’t say I don’t spoil you.
Have you read #BlackWaterRising yet? What’re you waiting for? It’s out now!
April 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Have you read #BlackWaterRising yet? What’re you waiting for? It’s out now!
If you missed tickets to my launch on Friday, I’ll be at @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social with Sarah Mellor and @simonmccleave.bsky.social on Thursday 15 May. Check comments to book!
April 13, 2025 at 6:14 AM
If you missed tickets to my launch on Friday, I’ll be at @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social with Sarah Mellor and @simonmccleave.bsky.social on Thursday 15 May. Check comments to book!
Today, my debut is officially out in the world…
April 10, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Today, my debut is officially out in the world…
April 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Black Water Rising is out in just 2 weeks! #crimewriter #crimefictionlovers
March 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Black Water Rising is out in just 2 weeks! #crimewriter #crimefictionlovers
March 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Book launch incoming…
February 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Book launch incoming…
Update: I think maturity is about to lose in favour of Gregory Maguire’s new book. I opened the cover and saw not only the map of Maracoor Abiding, but for the first time in the Another Day series, the return of the map of…. OZ *gasp*
November 28, 2023 at 6:11 AM
Update: I think maturity is about to lose in favour of Gregory Maguire’s new book. I opened the cover and saw not only the map of Maracoor Abiding, but for the first time in the Another Day series, the return of the map of…. OZ *gasp*