It's been a while since you guys produced any memes inspired by my books, but here's one that was shared with me recently by a Shanster with the Facebook handle of XENO LEGACY. Heart-ripper?!? Moi?!? Surely not!!! 😜 #cirquedufreak #memes

I’ll be appearing in CHAPTERS BOOKSTORE in DUBLIN at midday on HALLOWEEN! I’ll be giving talk, answering questions, then signing books. Tickets are €10, but that includes a book. For more info, and to book tickets, click here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1999782257... @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social

Darren Shan Returns to Chapters: An All Hallows’ Eve Event

FAN ART FRIDAY! Mr Dowling by THE GREASED PIG. Darren by Unknown. Darren and Evra by ALEX, who also goes by the name of ARTTHEANIMATOR. Mr Crepsley also by Unknown. #fanart #FanArtFriday #cirquedufreak #DarrenShan Want to meet Darren Shan on tour?!? darrenshan.com/shanville

The September issue of my newsletter is live. * New UK editions on sale. * Tour dates. * A chance to hang with me in Manchester (UK). * Or have a one-to-one Zoom chat with me. Go to www dot darrenshan dot com and click the link for the Shanville Monthly on the home page.

I'm offering FIVE fans a chance to hang out with me for two hours in MANCHESTER (UK) on THURSDAY OCTOBER 1ST, from 6-8pm. For more info, and to submit your entry if interested, click here: darrenshan.com/news/shanche...

The September issue of my monthly newsletter is live. *New releases of two of my books. *Tour details for October. *Would you like to hang out with me in Manchester for a couple of hours? *Or set up a one-to-one Zoom call with me? Click here: darrenshan.com/shanville

The last day of the tour! (But I’ll be out on the road again at the start of October!) I’ll be signing in: WATERSTONES LONDON FINCHLEY ROAD at 1pm. If you want to get some books signed, to have a little chat with me, and pose for a photo, just come along and join the line.

Today I will be signing in: WATERSTONES SWINDON at 10am. WATERSTONES BATH at 2pm. All are welcome - no tickets required. #cirquedufreak #DarrenShan #BookSigning @waterstones.bsky.social

Based on the photographic evidence, either a notorious strangler is on the loose in England, or Darren Shan is back on tour!!! 😂 Today I’m signing in WATERSTONES in: PLYMOUTH - 10am. EXETER - 2pm. If you want to come along to meet me and get some books signed, just turn up and join the queue!

The first Cirque du Freak book by Darren Shan. People on here like to say “be weird” and The Saga of Darren Shan/Cirque du Freak series is WEIRD. It subverted so many expectations for me, especially when compared to other contemporary child/YA and has managed to stick with me over the years.

Preeti Chhibber@runwithskizzers.bsky.social · 2w ago

In honor of Dolly and her commitment to getting books to kids, tell me about a book you read as a child that changed your life. I’ll start: so many, but tonight maybe I’ll say A WRINKLE IN TIME, a book that taught me anger wasn’t wrong.

I had a VERY early start this morning, but I’m in London now having my favourite breakfast in @Dishoom I’ll be heading up to OXFORD later for the first signing of my tour at 4pm. Come see me if you can! @WaterstonesOxf @HarperCollinsCh #cirquedufreak

Happy Publication Day to the new British editions of The Vampire's Assistant and Tunnels Of Blood! I'm starting a short tour tomorrow to tie in with the new releases. Come see me if you can! 😀

Here's a link to an article on NETFLIX JUNKIE from last Halloween, which looked at the 10 best vampire films that were streaming on Netflix. I think #7 will be of particular interest to you guys...😜 www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news... #cirquedufreak #movie

It's another TATTOO TUESDAY -- hurrah! This beauty was shared with me by JESS, who chose to honour my Cirque Du Freak books with this sweetly terrifying tattoo of everyone's favourite arachnid -- MADAM OCTA!!! #cirquedufreak #tattoo #tattootuesday

On MONDAY 31st AUGUST, I will be signing in... 1pm - Waterstones LONDON FINCHLEY ROAD. No tickets required -- you can simply turn up and join the line. @waterstones.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social #cirquedufreak #darrenshan

#Kindle deals! Nothing over $2.99 w/ works by @stephengrahamjones.com, @pfracassi.bsky.social, @jamesmarkert74.bsky.social, @wendydheard.bsky.social, @joerlansdale.bsky.social, @darrenshan.com, @laurenbeukes.com, @brennanlafaro.bsky.social, @joeabercrombie.com & more! #booksky #ad amzn.to/4c0Dr96

On this day next week, SUNDAY 30th August, I will be signing in... 10am - Waterstones SWINDON. 2pm - Waterstones BATH. No tickets required -- you can simply turn up and join the line at any of the stores. Be there, or be FREAKISHLY square!!! 😂

On SATURDAY 29th August, I'm signing in: 10am - Waterstones PLYMOUTH. 2pm - Waterstones EXETER. No tickets required -- you can simply turn up and join the line at any of the stores.

My 2026 TOUR kicks off in OXFORD on Friday 28th August at 4pm. I'll also be in PLYMOUTH, EXETER, SWINDON, BATH, and FINCHLEY ROAD LONDON. No tickets required - just turn up! 😀 @WaterstonesOxf @WaterstonesPly @waterstones_exe @WaterstonesSwin @waterstonesbath @WaterstonesO2

The Shans are heading home after a lovely holiday in Madeira. But are we flying? Or getting a boat? Neither!! We’re traveling home by basket!!!! 😂😂😂

It’s another TATTOO TUESDAY!! When I was in Budapest, a fan called KRISZTINA asked me to write something which she could have tattooed. Here’s the written message and tattoo! It’s just a shame I don’t have nicer handwriting! 😂 #cirquedufreak #tattoo #tattooart #tattootuesday #booktattoo #books

A few pics of my son Dante and myself on our way to Vampire Mountain!! 😜 (IF Vampire Mountain was located in Madeira!!! Which of course it’s not — far too sunny for the creatures of the night!!) #cirquedufreak #vampiremountain #DarrenShan

The final four photos from our trip to the 3D Fun Art Museum in Funchal in Madeira. I especially like/fear the first one - it’s giving me strong Mr Tiny vibes!!! 😈😈😈 @3dfunartfunchal

Writing is a learning process. The more you write, the more you'll learn, and the better you'll get. – Darren Shan 👉 fiction-writing-tips.blogspot.com/2024/08/writ... #WritingQuotes #WritersCommunity #WritingCommunity #FictionWritingCommunity #DarrenShan #AmWriting

Writing Quote: Writing is a learning process. The more you write, the more you'll learn, and the better you'll get. – Darren Shan

Writing is not only a creative outlet but also a transformative learning process. It allows us to express our thoughts, explore new ideas, and communi

fiction-writing-tips.blogspot.com

📚 Banned book of the day Zom-B: Gladiator — Darren Shan (2014) Banned for violence and immorality in the United States · 2 recorded bans. banned-books.org/books/zom-b-gladiator 📚💙

Zom-B: Gladiator by Darren Shan

Banned for violence and immorality. See the full censorship record.

banned-books.org

Four more photos from our trip to the 3D Fun Art Museum in Funchal, Madeira yesterday. Because… why not?!? 😂😂😂 @3dfunartfunchal

The Shans are having a lovely time on holiday in Madeira. Today we visited the island’s 3D Fun Art Museum. A fun way to while away an hour. Definitely worth a visit if you’re ever in Funchal. @3dfunartfunchal

PETER: “Just had an awsome zoom call with Darren, heard an excert from his works, chatted about life, his works, travel, family and life in general.” If YOU fancy a 40 minutes Zoom call with me, email me at POST@DARRENSHAN.COM to get a date in the diary. Cost is €100

The Shans are on holiday - again!! This is the view from our hotel room. Not too shabby! But I’m a bit concerned by that pirate ship - I hope they don’t have a canon pointed at us!! Can anyone guess where we are?!? No prize if you get it right - just my admiration! 😂