Irish writer, hurler, and Special Olympics basketball coach. Lover of fantasy and sci-fi. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markkieltywriter Mastodon: https://mastodon.ie/@Markkielty Website: https://markkieltywriter.com/https://bsky.app/profile/markkieltywriter.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/markkieltywriter.bsky.social/post/3mzaklix7sl2oFirst official newsletter email sent - The Kielty Codex - Issue 1. I had a lot of fun writing it. Here's five reasons you should sign up. (Check your spam if you haven't received it and don't forget to whitelist me). #SpéirGhorm #SpéirGorm #BookSky #ReadingCommunity #YAFantasy #FreeStuff01 Nov 2026 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:6h3izmv3ecac5kot644o7fut/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzaklix7sl2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/markkieltywriter.bsky.social/post/3myfklx65ps23I'll be sending out my first official #newsletter email soon. If you'd like to say you were there from the beginning but also be confused as to what it's the beginning of, then sign up. I've also left a clue across the internet of one of my future projects. Sign up to find out where to find it. [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Oct 2026 16:21 +0000at://did:plc:6h3izmv3ecac5kot644o7fut/app.bsky.feed.post/3myfklx65ps23https://bsky.app/profile/markkieltywriter.bsky.social/post/3my7m23zjf62pCheck out my review of Secret of the Selkies by @laurakeohane.bsky.social . A really great #MiddleGrade book about family, fitting in, and #IrishFolklore. https://markkieltywriter.com/2026/10/16/book-review-secret-of-the-selkies-by-laura-keohane/ #SpéirGhorm #KidLit @theobrienpress.bsky.social19 Oct 2026 07:31 +0000at://did:plc:6h3izmv3ecac5kot644o7fut/app.bsky.feed.post/3my7m23zjf62phttps://bsky.app/profile/markkieltywriter.bsky.social/post/3my6c7lnvv222Review from my brother-in-law. "I was bet into it until it ended before chapter 7. Then I read the back and realised it's not a novel." Delighted he was enjoying it but just a reminder, #MagicalBountyHunters is not a novel https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H6Y5S3Y4?dplnkId=8e626035-4a9b-4c7b-940e-4336389e0b9d #YAFantasy #SpéirGorm #ReadingCommunity [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Oct 2026 19:02 +0000at://did:plc:6h3izmv3ecac5kot644o7fut/app.bsky.feed.post/3my6c7lnvv222https://bsky.app/profile/markkieltywriter.bsky.social/post/3my64i6rtg222I have added this to me tbr pile. Because I dont have enough on there already but what can I do? #SciFi #KidLit #ReadingCommunity #BookSky [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Oct 2026 17:20 +0000at://did:plc:6h3izmv3ecac5kot644o7fut/app.bsky.feed.post/3my64i6rtg222https://bsky.app/profile/markkieltywriter.bsky.social/post/3my2wvy54ay2jI haven’t posted about my book in a while. So here are five reasons to buy it. 1. I’m trying something different – 5 novelettes, 1 adventure, this will feel like a TV series! #SpéirGhorm #SpéirGorm #YAFantasy #Fantasy #BookSky #ReadingCommunity17 Oct 2026 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:6h3izmv3ecac5kot644o7fut/app.bsky.feed.post/3my2wvy54ay2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/markkieltywriter.bsky.social/post/3mxgheofbh72hAnother great book reviewed on my website. Make sure you check out Then We'll Be Happy by Alan Carrigan. A heartfelt book and an important read. https://markkieltywriter.com/2026/10/08/book-review-then-well-be-happy-by-alan-carrigan/ #YAFiction #YA #BookSky #SpéirGhorm #SpéirGorm #IrishBookBlogger09 Oct 2026 07:31 +0000at://did:plc:6h3izmv3ecac5kot644o7fut/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxgheofbh72hhttps://bsky.app/profile/markkieltywriter.bsky.social/post/3mx6vx6hy4j2iDid you buy my book at @octocon.bsky.social? Then you should have received a free bookmark. Check out how to use it below! In the meantime, check out Magical Bounty Hunters: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H6Y5S3Y4 #Octocon #SpéirGhorm #SpéirGorm #BookSky #ReadingCommunity #YAFantasy #Fantasy06 Oct 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:6h3izmv3ecac5kot644o7fut/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx6vx6hy4j2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/markkieltywriter.bsky.social/post/3mx2w66ndys2bJust want to say a big thanks to those who attended my reading, bought a book, and dropped by to say hi. Had another great year @octocon.bsky.social. It's truly a great convention. #Octocon2026 #Octocon #Fantasy #SciFi #Horror #YAFantasy #ReadingCommunity #SpéirGhorm ##SpéirGorm [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Oct 2026 17:24 +0000at://did:plc:6h3izmv3ecac5kot644o7fut/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx2w66ndys2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/markkieltywriter.bsky.social/post/3mx2cal6ngc2gCome drop by the Tradehall @octocon.bsky.social. Happy just to say hi. #Octocon2026 #Octocon #YAFantasy #Fantasy #BookSky #ReadingCommunity04 Oct 2026 11:27 +0000at://did:plc:6h3izmv3ecac5kot644o7fut/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx2cal6ngc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/markkieltywriter.bsky.social/post/3mwxw5ucsxc2zToday is the launch day of Magical Bounty Hunters! You can buy it now, Kindle or paperback, from Amazon! Or from me in-person tomorrow at @octocon.bsky.social https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H6Y5S3Y4?dplnkId=5b8cb294-147a-4a76-b5f7-2cedec5055df #YAFantasy #Fantasy #BookSky #SpéirGhorm #SpéirGorm #ReadingCommunity #IrishLit #Octocon2026 [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Oct 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:6h3izmv3ecac5kot644o7fut/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwxw5ucsxc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/markkieltywriter.bsky.social/post/3mwpuuxm4qc2cGetting ready for @octocon.bsky.social 2026. I'll be there Sunday. Make sure you come and say hello. Comic by me and @barcswow.bsky.social #Octocon2026 #YAFantasy #BookSky #SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity30 Sep 2026 08:01 +0000at://did:plc:6h3izmv3ecac5kot644o7fut/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwpuuxm4qc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/markkieltywriter.bsky.social/post/3mwm2wtxd4222I'm officially on the schedule on Sunday for @octocon.bsky.social. Make sure you come say hi. #Octocon2026 #YAFantasy #BookSky #SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #Octocon28 Sep 2026 19:39 +0000at://did:plc:6h3izmv3ecac5kot644o7fut/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwm2wtxd4222https://bsky.app/profile/markkieltywriter.bsky.social/post/3mwku7blosq2m#MagicalBountyHunters will be launched at @octocon.bsky.social on Sunday the 4th of October. Special launch deal: €10 for a copy of the book, a 4-page comic, and a bookmark. Make sure you come and say hi. #Octocon #YAFantasy #BookStagram #ReadingCommunity #SpéirGhorm #SpéirGorm #BookSky28 Sep 2026 08:06 +0000at://did:plc:6h3izmv3ecac5kot644o7fut/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwku7blosq2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/markkieltywriter.bsky.social/post/3mwe4r22usk2hHi all, update re: #MagicalBountyHunters. The launch will be happening at @octocon.bsky.social this year! Come visit me at the Trade Hall on the 4th of October 2026. Be happy to chat. Want to find out more? Check out https://markkieltywriter.com/magical-bounty-hunters-mark-kielty/ #YAFantasy #SpéirGhorm #Fantasy #SpéirGorm [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Sep 2026 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:6h3izmv3ecac5kot644o7fut/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwe4r22usk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/markkieltywriter.bsky.social/post/3mw6b72y3ak2dIt would be extremely sad to see this go. Given the decline in young people reading for pleasure, it's initiatives like this we need now more than ever. #SpéirGhorm #SpéirGorm #BookSky #KidLit #DollyParton #ImaginationLibrary #ReadingCommunity https://www.independent.ie/county/dublin/so-many-families-have-benefitted-dolly-parton-library-at-risk-of-closure-as-funding-gap-threatens-childrens-free-books/a/161862204.html?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUgY-9wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHlomVNwPR0KVE7f6wXgac7jdVE0DkVSdVf2HxDGa4GiChQQP_kH6TKTqnvN__aem_Y3fqhjdEGwJNwkjKY8r2VA23 Sep 2026 07:54 +0000at://did:plc:6h3izmv3ecac5kot644o7fut/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw6b72y3ak2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/markkieltywriter.bsky.social/post/3mvpv5ujr622iAuthor copies of #MagicalBountyHunters arrived today! I will have news of its launch in the next few days hopefully. Find out more here: https://markkieltywriter.com/magical-bounty-hunters-mark-kielty/ #YAFantasy #SpéirGorm ##SpéirGorm #BookSky #ReadingCommunity17 Sep 2026 14:41 +0000at://did:plc:6h3izmv3ecac5kot644o7fut/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvpv5ujr622ihttps://bsky.app/profile/markkieltywriter.bsky.social/post/3mvnyanby5c2dI known writing comes with a lot of rejection, but man it hurts. They say you have to be thick skinned, but I think it's okay to sad sometimes. Anyway, with the release of Magical Bounty Hunters around the corner, it's time to dust off a novel I'd worked on. Also workshopping some new ideas 💡16 Sep 2026 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:6h3izmv3ecac5kot644o7fut/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnyanby5c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/markkieltywriter.bsky.social/post/3mvmmnoo2eq2gMake sure you check out my review of A Million Tiny Missiles All at Once by @lucasjmaxwell.bsky.social  Loved this book. Highly recommend. https://markkieltywriter.com/2026/09/15/book-review-a-million-tiny-missiles-all-at-once-by-lucas-maxwell/ #YAFiction #BookSky #KidLit #ReadingCommunity16 Sep 2026 07:31 +0000at://did:plc:6h3izmv3ecac5kot644o7fut/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvmmnoo2eq2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/markkieltywriter.bsky.social/post/3mvcrc35or22eCheck out my #BookReview of No Sympathy by @eoindooley.bsky.social. This was really interesting; looking forward to seeing what Eóin does next. https://markkieltywriter.com/2026/09/11/book-review-no-sympathy-by-eoin-dooley/ #SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #Fantasy @press-android.bsky.social #Octocon #BookSky #ReadingCommunity #IrishBookBlogger [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Sep 2026 09:27 +0000at://did:plc:6h3izmv3ecac5kot644o7fut/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvcrc35or22e