kel menton
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Happy Friday! I made a game! It’s very short because it’s my first one! But it’s real! Thank you to @alphachar.bsky.social and @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social 🫶🏻 kxl.itch.io/avert-your-eyes
Avert Your Eyes by kel
At the time of the apocalypse, the angels will finally be free of the great burdens of their ministry.
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saw a dog in town yesterday wearing a “birthday girl” cape. I hope she had the best birthday.
had a situation where I was stuck in traffic & my taxi driver thought that just because I was white I would agree with his Islamophobia. I truly had no idea what to say in that moment that would challenge him without pissing him off.
people thinks it’s funny when i say i have my own headcanons for my characters/stories. they’re like, “you’re the author so it’s canon, no?” and im like. yeah. kinda. but the only canon stuff in my head is the stuff the readers get?
Leiden Pride is today & I found A Fix of Light in my local bookshop!!! 🥺🫶🏻🏳️🌈 So amazing to think this little guy travelled all the way to the Netherlands! I signed it obviously ;^)
Hi hello do you follow my blog? Can I tempt you with this new post? buttondown.com/kelmenton/ar...
How to write a novel: Perseverance
Drafting, social media comparison, and doing it scared!!!!!
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“How’s the job hunt going” I have a solid portfolio, a degree, I take comms, I go through countless listings a day and tick EVERY BOX except the “5+ years experience in the industry” they want which I can’t get anywhere because NO ONE WANTS TO HIRE NEWBIES I’m so tired 🫠
finally got my claws on All Hail Chaos by @sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social 😈
Poe Dameron: Somehow, Palpatine Returned
ALT: Poe Dameron: Somehow, Palpatine Returned
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It’s 33°C in Leiden, which is the only reason I’m not mad that two college students just sprayed me with a single blast from a water gun when I passed them in the street. Totally straight-faced, didn’t even look back to see my reaction.
My family dog Ruby escaped her minder last night near Moll Carthy’s Bridge in Kilcorney. She is quite deaf, very friendly. Our number is on her collar. Please help us find her. #speirgorm #dog
I was so delighted to have the opportunity to write this piece about witnessing our loved ones transition into death. I have a few more articles coming out over the next while about grief, love, and the body. rip.ie/grief-and-be...
Keeping Watch: An Irish Reflection on the Vigil and the Transition Into Death | rip.ie
An intimate reflection on Irish traditions of keeping vigil, witnessing the dying, and the deep love found in being present at the end of life. | rip.ie
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Shout-out to everything that has been and ever will be.
When even someone as confident and talented as CMAT is affected by the level of body-shaming vitriol aimed at her, what hope do the rest of us have. Body positivity is worthwhile, but it can only go so far when society still treats commenting on people's bodies as acceptable. We've so, so far to go.
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 5mo agoCMAT shares ‘deep sadness’ over body-shaming after BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend performance
Death is certain. Sorry, typo. Death is curtains. That's still very unclear. Your killer is hiding behind your curtains. There. Much better.
i hang out with a lot of 4th graders and their favorite books are about greek mythology, historical tragedies, or violent politics as enacted by dragons and/or cats. the children do not long for verisimilitude! they long for extremity, danger, humor, and heroism!!
It’s perfectly acceptable to raise practical, mechanical and logistical complaints about generative AI but on a fundamental level my problem with it is that I think it’s an affront to the essence of humanity.
The Irish government paid for the current kidnapping of citizens by continuing to trade with Israel. Anyone who votes against full sanctions tomorrow is not only refusing to help, but actively funding the piracy
Announcement! I have a new YA Horror coming out with @littleislandbooks.bsky.social! It's out this August!
This is your periodic reminder that word of mouth moves more books than any formal advertising! I invite you to rec something you've recently enjoyed -- preference for the stuff that's *not* already extremely well-known and talked about everywhere.
Writing an article about Irish traditions relating to grief, and wondered if folks wouldn’t mind sharing a little about how they keep memories of their loved ones with them/alive? E.g. I know my granny is making herself known when Ravel’s Boléro comes on the radio. GRMA!!! #spéirgorm
@bsky.app would love to be able to cross post to @tumblr.com pls
dentist barely glanced into my mouth and said, “you grind your teeth, huh?” HUMILIATING
each book of mine gets consecutively gayer. them's the rules. and the number of trans characters? also increases. my friends, family, community all go into the books because i cannot imagine a world without joy and color.
HELLO do not miss this giveaway are you KIDDING 🧜
Ruth Ennis@rurooie.bsky.social · 6mo ago🌊🌊 GIVEAWAY 🌊🌊 To mark three months since the publication of Shorelines, I'm giving away a goodie bag, which includes a: 🧜♀️ Signed & dedicated copy of Shorelines 🐚 Iron-on seashell patch ✨️ Ceramic shell trinkets 🕸 Fish-net tote bag 📖 Shorelines bookmarks
Today is the day Hanan tried to die. Féile na Bealtaine, when summer begins, and Hanan touches magic for the first time. 🌳✨🦊🪨🌻🌈 Today is a great day to start reading A Fix of Light ☀️ #afixoflight #feilenabealtaine #bealtaine #spéirgorm
