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Sean Watkin @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social · Jul 7

You can read my interview with the folks at #TheakstonOldPeculierCrimeWritingFestival here: harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/youre-booked...

Sean Watkin @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social · Jun 23

@chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social

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Sean Watkin @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social · Jun 23

#crimefiction #thrillerbooks #mysterybooks #crimenovels #murdermysterybooks #psychologicalthrillers

Sean Watkin @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social · Jun 23

Chris Bridges’ debut novel has been shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award 2025 along with Black Water Rising and 4 other fantastic writers whose novels I can’t wait to read. Here’s my mini review of Sick to Death.

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Sean Watkin @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social · Jun 17

This was a lovely surprise to come home to @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social #TheakstonOldPeculierCrimeWritingFestival #McDermidDebutAward. ❤️

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Sean Watkin @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social · Jun 16

A clue to what’s coming…

Sean Watkin @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social · Jun 13

#crimewriting #crimewriter #crimefiction

Sean Watkin @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social · Jun 13

Something is coming…

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Sean Watkin @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social · Jun 12

#crimefiction #thrillerbooks #mysterybooks #detectivefiction #crimenovels #murdermysterybooks #liverpoolbooks #blackwaterrising
#liverpool #l14

Sean Watkin @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social · Jun 12

Learn more about Black Water Rising

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Sean Watkin @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social · Jun 12

#crimefiction #thrillerbooks #mysterybooks #detectivefiction #crimenovels #murdermysterybooks #liverpoolbooks #blackwaterrising
#liverpool #l14

Sean Watkin @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social · Jun 11

Such an interesting article from @kingsley-pearson.bsky.social, an amazing new voice in crime fiction. Check it out!

🤴🏾 Kingsley Pearson 🍐 @kingsley-pearson.bsky.social · Jun 11

I've written an article about what I've brought from my work as a psychologist into writing. @jerichowriters.bsky.social

#amwriting

jerichowriters.com/five-key-lea...

Five key Learnings from my work as a Psychologist – Jericho Writers

Before I wrote Flat 401, I worked for over a decade as a clinical psychologist. I spent years learning to understand the human mind and people’s experiences, and training to be able to help people ove...

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Sean Watkin @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social · Jun 5

Beyond excited to say I’ve been shortlisted for this year’s McDermid Debut Award alongside some great writers. #TheakstonsAwards #TheakstonsCrime

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Sean Watkin @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social · Jun 2

seanwatkin.co.uk/language-pow...

language, power, and the patriarcHy

LANGUAGE, POWER, AND THE PATRIARCHY: How the open use of misogynistic language in the gay community erodes LGBTQ+ credibility by Sean Watkin Misogynistic language within pockets of the gay communit…

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Sean Watkin @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social · Jun 2

Check out my new article “Language, Power, and the Patriarchy: How the open use of misogynistic language in the gay community erodes LGBTQ+ credibility” now. Link in the comments.

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Sean Watkin @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social · May 27

Yikes #TheHandmaidsTale season six has been dreadful. Slow, uneventful. The finale felt like a moody 90s music video from VH1 in parts. All June has done this season is walk around and say things. After a three year wait, this is the best they could do?

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Sean Watkin @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social · May 24

Well this is nice! Hope to see some of you there next week.

Crime Central Manchester @crimecentral.bsky.social · May 24

Sean Watkin studied a BA and an MA in Creative Writing at Liverpool John Moores University - where he began work on his debut novel, Black Water Rising, which was published last month 🎉

Join us on Wednesday to hear from Sean live at Crime Central! 📚
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Sean Watkin @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social · May 21

This is going to be THRILLING! Get your tickets now

Crime Central Manchester @crimecentral.bsky.social · May 21

This time next week we will be ready to welcome our wonderful authors and audience! Get yourself a ticket and don't miss out on the criminally good fun 👀

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@blackwellsmcr.bsky.social
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Sean Watkin @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social · May 14

You can buy your tickets here: www.waterstones.com/events/an-ev...

An Evening with Crime Writers Sean Watkin, Sarah Mellor and Simon McCleave | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones

Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about An Evening with Crime Writers Sean Watkin, Sarah Mellor and Simon McCleave today.

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Sean Watkin @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social · May 14

Thrilled to be in conversation with Sarah Mellor and @simonmccleave.bsky.social hosted by Louise Cullen at @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social tomorrow. Do you have your tickets? Check the comments for the link to buy one!