And if you take me seriously as a human being, info on creative writing workshops/events etc are available on the website www.clairehennessy.com/workshops-etc
Workshops + Events — Claire Hennessy
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Claire Hennessy
@chennessybooks.bsky.social
Writer, book critic, creative writing facilitator. Latest book: IN THE MOVIE OF HER LIFE (short stories, Doire Press). Website: http://www.clairehennessy.com/ Blog: https://clairehennessy.substack.com/ Workshops: https://www.clairehennessy.com/store
If you enjoy my nonsense, there are new bookish and TVish post up at the Substack. clairehennessy.substack.com
Sure This Is It | Claire Hennessy | Substack
Irregular musings on creativity, literature, pop culture, modern Ireland, and more. Click to read Sure This Is It, by Claire Hennessy, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
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I did a kids’ illustration workshop in @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social in Dublin this morning, and as I do sometimes, I took suggestions from the kids to help make a monster. So blame them. I’ll be doing another workshop next Saturday at 11am, so feel free to drop in (ideally with your kids).
FYI artist-types in Ireland: 2027 bursary round 1 deadline is a little earlier than in recent years - mid-December 2026 ✒️🎶🎨🎶☘️
The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon@artscouncilireland.bsky.social · last mo.The latest edition of our monthly newsletter is out now, with updates on funding opportunities and news from the arts sector: https://mailchi.mp/artscouncil/september2026 Sign up to receive future editions of the newsletter by email each month: https://mailchi.mp/artscouncil.ie/signup
Thurs eve, Tallaght Library, part of the D24 Reads campaign 📖 www.eventbrite.ie/e/lets-talk-...
Let's Talk Books with author Claire Hennessy
Join author Claire Hennessy for a social and relaxing evening of book chat and catch-ups
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The evolution of the Dangers Of The Internet novel, 1990s-present, and also aliens www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
Hope amid the dangers of tech, magic, and bad breakups: this month’s YA recommendations
New books for teen readers from Máire Zepf, Kelechi Okafor, Elizabeth Acevedo and Catherine Doyle
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starting November! www.clairehennessy.com/store/p/intr...
Introduction to Writing Children's Fiction — Claire Hennessy
4 weeks | Google Classroom | beginners + beyond | starts Monday 2nd November 2026 (modules go online Monday morning; log in whenever during the week suits) This online course is designed for anyone ...
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"If, with the literate, I am Impelled to try an epigram, I never seek to take the credit; We all assume that Oscar said it." - Dorothy Parker
Eleanor Fitzsimons@eleanorfitzsimons.bsky.social · 4w agoThis caught my eye in Dublin yesterday. I love it but he almost certainly never said it, especially since, according to WB Yeats, Oscar Wilde absolutely hated pubs 😊
this weekend! www.shorelinesartsfestival.com/pen-power.html
Shorelines Arts Festival | 10-13 September 2026 | Events | Pen Power
Pen Power - Reflections & Readings with four contemporary writers on the novel, poem, short story and memoir. In conversation with Portumna writer, Noelle Lynskey at the 2026 Shorelines Arts Festival
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✒️ kicking off today - last chance to sign up! www.clairehennessy.com/store/p/begi...
Beginning To Write Fiction — Claire Hennessy
4 weeks | Google Classroom | beginners + beyond | starts Monday 7th September 2026 (modules go online Monday morning; log in whenever during the week suits) This online, at-your-own-pace course is d...
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Sunday 13th Sept - www.shorelinesartsfestival.com/pen-power.html
Shorelines Arts Festival | 10-13 September 2026 | Events | Pen Power
Pen Power - Reflections & Readings with four contemporary writers on the novel, poem, short story and memoir. In conversation with Portumna writer, Noelle Lynskey at the 2026 Shorelines Arts Festival
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“This house is a mess. I have so much work to do,” said Toad. Frog looked through the window. “Toad, you are right,” said Frog. “It is a mess.” Toad pulled the covers over his head.
FYI artist-types in Ireland: 2027 bursary round 1 deadline is a little earlier than in recent years - mid-December 2026 ✒️🎶🎨🎶☘️
The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon@artscouncilireland.bsky.social · last mo.The latest edition of our monthly newsletter is out now, with updates on funding opportunities and news from the arts sector: https://mailchi.mp/artscouncil/september2026 Sign up to receive future editions of the newsletter by email each month: https://mailchi.mp/artscouncil.ie/signup
Sunday 13th Sept - www.shorelinesartsfestival.com/pen-power.html
Shorelines Arts Festival | 10-13 September 2026 | Events | Pen Power
Pen Power - Reflections & Readings with four contemporary writers on the novel, poem, short story and memoir. In conversation with Portumna writer, Noelle Lynskey at the 2026 Shorelines Arts Festival
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Two autumn Irish novel recs for ye: - Stations, Louise Kennedy (exquisite) - A Nation Once Again, Paul Howard (hilarious) 📖☘️
A gentle reminder. (violent reminders will follow, closer to the time) #SpeirGorm
Oisín McGann@oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 2mo agoI'll be running a 6-week course at the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social in Dublin in September on writing science fiction and fantasy. Check out the details on their website if you'd like to join me in my discussions about making stuff up. irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/writ...
Favourite from-other-English-speaking-countries novels of the year so far, and yes I do need to read more in translation: Elizabeth Strout, The Things We Never Say Madeleine Gray, Chosen Family Josh Silver, Fruit Fly Erin Somers, The Ten Year Affair Cat Sebastian, Star Shipped 📚📚📚
Favourite Irish novels of the year so far: - Tanya Sweeney, Esther is Following You - Djamel White, All Them Dogs - Anna Carey, Love Scene - Susannah Dickey, Into The Wreck ☘️📚
“Help!” cried Toad. “My list is blowing away. What will I do without my list?”
📖☘️Irish-authored YA titles just out/coming soon: Oran Doyle, Give Me 'Til Midnight Cethan Leahy, Dead Teenager Movie Harriet Parsons, Bluebird Alan Carrigan, Then We'll Be Happy Daniel Devenney, Counting Down With Theodore Brown Cat Doyle, The Dragon and the Dove (City of Fantome)
online / starts Sept 7th ✒️ www.clairehennessy.com/store/p/begi...
Beginning To Write Fiction — Claire Hennessy
4 weeks | Google Classroom | beginners + beyond | starts Monday 7th September 2026 (modules go online Monday morning; log in whenever during the week suits) This online, at-your-own-pace course is d...
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Epic fantasy, literary fiction, romance and SF all find a place on the 2026 New Adult Book Prize shortlist, which boasts six debut authors and four established writers to make up the complement of 10 nominees for this year’s award. 👇
'Magnificent' 2026 New Adult Book Prize shortlist represents range of genres
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In Star Trek people often complain that replicated food is not as good as naturally produced food, which is weird when replicators are presumably using the same technology as transporters, which can perfectly replicate Spock every time. But is Spock getting less flavoursome over time? In this essay,
📖✒️🎉 Taking bookings for creative writing workshops & other bookish events/talks for the 2026/27 academic year: www.clairehennessy.com/workshops-etc
Workshops + Events — Claire Hennessy
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Fellowship opportunity: Fellowship programme at the International Youth Library Munich Deadline: 30 September 2026 Website: www.ijb.de/en/fellowshi...
