Darren Shan
@darrenshan.com
The official Bluesky profile for Darren Shan, author of Cirque Du Freak, The Demonata, Zom-B, Archibald Lox, etc.
If you want to be in with a chance of winning this incredibly rare signed Darren Shan tour T-shirt, check out the COMPETITION in the latest issue of my monthly newsletter: darrenshan.com/shanville The competition info is near the bottom of the newsletter, so scroll down!!
Fancy a private 40 minutes Zoom call with Darren Shan?!? Find out more here: darrenshan.com/news/want-to... #darrenshan #cirquedufreak
In case you missed it yesterday, the August issue of my monthly newsletter is now live. * upcoming tours. * a chance to hang out with me in Bath. * a new competition. And lots more! To check it out, go to www dot darrenshan dot com and click on link for SHANVILLE MONTHLY.
If you've ever wanted an intimate bath with Darren Shan... you're out of luck! 🤣 But if you'd like an intimate meeting with Darren Shan IN the city of BATH... that can be arranged!!! 😜 Find out more here: darrenshan.com/shanville #darrenshan #cirquedufreak
The August issue of my monthly newsletter is now live. News includes... * two upcoming tours! * a chance to hang out with me in Bath! * a new competition. And more! To check it out, click here: darrenshan.com/shanville
Another ultra rare find for a lucky Shanster, this time a lady named MOLLIE! This was my first ever published book. I’ve seen plenty of copies of Ayuamarca before, but not the accompanying letter from the publisher.
On FRIDAY AUGUST 28th I will be signing in WATERSTONES OXFORD at 4pm. No tickets needed, just turn up and join the line. Vampire's Assistant and Tunnels Of Blood will be on sale, but I'm also more than happy to sign any of my books that you bring from home. @waterstonesoxf.bsky.social
This is an air-sprayed “TATTOO TUESDAY” post in honour of my wife’s nephew, who was the inspiration for the name of the character Dan-Dan in my Zom-B books, whose funeral celebration was yesterday. Even in death may he be triumphant!!! #tattootuesday #books #tattoo
Fantasy authors Ryan Cahill, Robin Hobb and Brandon Sanderson sat down recently for a fascinating hour-plus chat about books, fantasy and writing - and I got a mention!! Listen from the 8 minute mark, when talk turns to their writing influences... m.youtube.com/watch?v=WVOR...
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I love the new Banksy statue in London!! But the big question is… which is the statue, and which is the Darren Shan?!? 😂😂😂😂 #banksy
Now THIS is a pretty cool Darren Shan collection!!! 👻👻👻 Shared by PETER DURN.
Visiting Kew Gardens with the Shan fam today. Always a pleasure, but heightened this year with the amazing Henry Moore exhibition. We also went up the Grand Pagoda for the first time, which was a real blast — I’d label it a must-do!
Posted by a frustrated American fan on Facebook… 😂😂😂😂😂 Hopefully I’ll get back to the States on tour one day. I was hoping my publishers would do a 25th anniversary edition of Cirque du Freak and ask me to pop over, but alas… 😭😭😭😭 #cirquedufreak #littlebrownchildrens
TOUR NEWS 2 On tour in OCTOBER in WATERSTONES: Thursday 1st – MANCHESTER ARNDALE at 1pm Friday 2nd – PRESTON at 4pm Saturday 3rd – HANLEY STOKE-ON-TRENT at 10am. SHEFFIELD MEADOWHALL at 2.30pm Sunday 4th – YORK at 10.30am. HULL at 2.30pm Monday 5th - NOTTINGHAM at 4pm
TOUR NEWS 1 I’m touring in AUGUST! Signing in WATERSTONES stores: Friday 28th - OXFORD at 4pm. Saturday 29th – PLYMOUTH at 10am. EXETER at 2pm. Sunday 30th – SWINDON at 10am. Then BATH at 2pm. Monday 31st – FINCHLEY ROAD (LONDON) at 1pm.
The Kids Are Alright: Horror Books for 11-12 Year Olds, Part 2 How a school librarian selects the best horror books for 11-12 year olds, based on 11,000 pupil reviews and a reading challenge that changed borrowing habits. gnofhorror.com/the-kids-are... @jonezyboy.bsky.social
I bet most of you have gone through your lives to this point not realising that you’ve simply been killing time waiting for the moment when you get to watch Darren Shan singing the Sex Pistols! Welcome to your best day ever!!! 😂😂😂😂 sing-pods-images.s3.amazonaws.com/0f804b9f-10d...?
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Mrs Shan and myself treated ourselves to Heston Blumenthal’s Dinner restaurant last night. Pricey but first class! I took photos of a few dishes, including its famous meat fruit (the one that looks like a mandarin orange) and a glass of yummy orange wine. @dinnerbyheston
These Mr Crepsley cosplay photos from a fan called EMMA are SHANtastic!! Let’s get a lovely big LIKE from everyone who agrees!!! 😀😀😀 #cirquedufreak #cosplay #mrcrepsley
I went to Thorpe Park with my son on Monday. I hadn’t been in 15 years. I loved the new rides, Swarm and Hyperia - it’s a true monster of a coaster! Look at the terror in my eyes! The last time I was that scared was when I faced off with Mr Tiny! 😜 #thorpepark #cirquedufreak
A fan called NIALL found this in Chapters bookstore in Dublin. I’m not sure if the date is 2000 or 2008 - I’d need to check my archives - but I suspect it’s the former, which would make this one of the earliest signed books of mine that I’ve seen in a long while… drive.google.com/file/d/1BCgT...
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Had a lovely meeting with the Dreamology Pictures team last week. Ijaz and Max are working their socks off, pitching everywhere they can — if YOU know anyone looking to invest tens of millions of pounds into the greatest ever TV show, feel free to drop me a line!! 😜
Took the kids to see Minions And Monsters today. Lots of fun, but my fave bit was “cameos” from my three top silent movie stars — Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and Buster Keaton. Well played, team Minions!!!! 👻👻👻👻 #minions #charliechaplin #HaroldLloyd #busterkeaton
Went to an Anish Kapoor exhibition at the Hayward Gallery in London this morning. It was excellent, but I came away with very strong Lord Loss vibes!!! 😱😈😂 #AnishKapoor
AI is trying to rewrite history!!!! 😱😱😱 And I think in this instance most of you are probably going to be on its side!!! 😂😂😂😂 #cirquedufreak
It’s another TATTOO TUESDAY!! This week’s stunner was shared with me by a fan called TRINITY. My “even in death…” quote, paired with a web-spinning Madam Octa. A potent and visually striking combination!!! ❤️❤️❤️ #cirquedufreak #tattoo #tattootuesday
