Darren Shan
@darrenshan.com
The official Bluesky profile for Darren Shan, author of Cirque Du Freak, The Demonata, Zom-B, Archibald Lox, etc.
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Darren Shan
@darrenshan.com
· Sep 22
The Terrified Troll, my first ever picture book, is done and dusted! Hurrah!
To find out how many we made, and how you can maybe buy one of the first print copies even if you missed out when we were running the crowdfunder, click here: darrenshan.com/news/the-ter...
To find out how many we made, and how you can maybe buy one of the first print copies even if you missed out when we were running the crowdfunder, click here: darrenshan.com/news/the-ter...
I should have had one of these in The Lake Of Souls!! It could have had a battle with the Grotesque!! 😂😂😂
#cirquedufreak
#cirquedufreak
January 31, 2026 at 6:25 PM
I should have had one of these in The Lake Of Souls!! It could have had a battle with the Grotesque!! 😂😂😂
#cirquedufreak
#cirquedufreak
It's FAN ART FRIDAY!
4 drawings of Mr Crepsley, by:
SAM: in the ring binder.
SHIRIN: faceless Mr C.
VIKTORIA: with the bats.
LUKE: In the style of Jeff Lemire's "Essex County."
#cirquedufreak #FanArtFriday #fanart
4 drawings of Mr Crepsley, by:
SAM: in the ring binder.
SHIRIN: faceless Mr C.
VIKTORIA: with the bats.
LUKE: In the style of Jeff Lemire's "Essex County."
#cirquedufreak #FanArtFriday #fanart
January 30, 2026 at 2:58 PM
It's FAN ART FRIDAY!
4 drawings of Mr Crepsley, by:
SAM: in the ring binder.
SHIRIN: faceless Mr C.
VIKTORIA: with the bats.
LUKE: In the style of Jeff Lemire's "Essex County."
#cirquedufreak #FanArtFriday #fanart
4 drawings of Mr Crepsley, by:
SAM: in the ring binder.
SHIRIN: faceless Mr C.
VIKTORIA: with the bats.
LUKE: In the style of Jeff Lemire's "Essex County."
#cirquedufreak #FanArtFriday #fanart
My Hungarian fans might want to set aside some free time on June 11th, 12th and 13th this summer...
That's all I'm saying for now!! 😜😂🥰
#cirquedufreak
That's all I'm saying for now!! 😜😂🥰
#cirquedufreak
January 28, 2026 at 6:33 PM
My Hungarian fans might want to set aside some free time on June 11th, 12th and 13th this summer...
That's all I'm saying for now!! 😜😂🥰
#cirquedufreak
That's all I'm saying for now!! 😜😂🥰
#cirquedufreak
I saw the finale for Stranger Things today. I loved it! It's hard to end a long series. You'll always get fans who complain. But for my money the Duffers hit the finishing nail square on the head and gave us an ending that left me with a big wistful smile.
#StrangerThings
#StrangerThings
January 27, 2026 at 4:53 PM
I saw the finale for Stranger Things today. I loved it! It's hard to end a long series. You'll always get fans who complain. But for my money the Duffers hit the finishing nail square on the head and gave us an ending that left me with a big wistful smile.
#StrangerThings
#StrangerThings
I read 48 books last year.
Lots of 4 star, several 3, a few 2, a sole 1 star.
At the top, three books got 5 stars:
Maskerade, by Terry Pratchett.
One Day, by David Nicholls.
Bear Town, by Fredrik Backman.
For every book I've read since July 1987: www.goodreads.com/review/list/...
Lots of 4 star, several 3, a few 2, a sole 1 star.
At the top, three books got 5 stars:
Maskerade, by Terry Pratchett.
One Day, by David Nicholls.
Bear Town, by Fredrik Backman.
For every book I've read since July 1987: www.goodreads.com/review/list/...
January 26, 2026 at 4:06 PM
I read 48 books last year.
Lots of 4 star, several 3, a few 2, a sole 1 star.
At the top, three books got 5 stars:
Maskerade, by Terry Pratchett.
One Day, by David Nicholls.
Bear Town, by Fredrik Backman.
For every book I've read since July 1987: www.goodreads.com/review/list/...
Lots of 4 star, several 3, a few 2, a sole 1 star.
At the top, three books got 5 stars:
Maskerade, by Terry Pratchett.
One Day, by David Nicholls.
Bear Town, by Fredrik Backman.
For every book I've read since July 1987: www.goodreads.com/review/list/...
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Got gifted this from my sister for my birthday, I own all of Cirque Du Freak and it's by far one of my favorite series and only needed this book by @darrenshan.com to complete my collection of this spin off.
Dylan's loss 😜
#books #thesagaoflartencrepsley #cirquedufreak #darrenshan #birthday #26yrs
Dylan's loss 😜
#books #thesagaoflartencrepsley #cirquedufreak #darrenshan #birthday #26yrs
January 24, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Got gifted this from my sister for my birthday, I own all of Cirque Du Freak and it's by far one of my favorite series and only needed this book by @darrenshan.com to complete my collection of this spin off.
Dylan's loss 😜
#books #thesagaoflartencrepsley #cirquedufreak #darrenshan #birthday #26yrs
Dylan's loss 😜
#books #thesagaoflartencrepsley #cirquedufreak #darrenshan #birthday #26yrs
Took my daughter to see Stitch Head at the cinema today. A gorgeous-looking, fun riff on the old Frankenstein films. I enjoyed it a lot, up there with Poor Things as one of the better recent Frankie-inspired flicks, albeit one made for a FAR younger audience than that film!! 😂
January 25, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Took my daughter to see Stitch Head at the cinema today. A gorgeous-looking, fun riff on the old Frankenstein films. I enjoyed it a lot, up there with Poor Things as one of the better recent Frankie-inspired flicks, albeit one made for a FAR younger audience than that film!! 😂
Went to see All My Sons while I was in London. Bryan Cranston was excellent, matched well by the rest of the cast. The play is a bit old fashioned, but its main theme, of people happy to make wartime profits out of other people’s misery, are still sadly as timely as ever.
January 23, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Went to see All My Sons while I was in London. Bryan Cranston was excellent, matched well by the rest of the cast. The play is a bit old fashioned, but its main theme, of people happy to make wartime profits out of other people’s misery, are still sadly as timely as ever.
Swung by Seven Dials last night (fans of my Archibald Lox books will know why!) and spotted a tiny shop called Humble Crumble. Intrigued, I tried an apple and cinnamon crumble and it was VERY tasty - not quite as tasty as the crumble my Mum makes but definitely worth sampling! 😋
January 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Swung by Seven Dials last night (fans of my Archibald Lox books will know why!) and spotted a tiny shop called Humble Crumble. Intrigued, I tried an apple and cinnamon crumble and it was VERY tasty - not quite as tasty as the crumble my Mum makes but definitely worth sampling! 😋
Went to see 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple this morning. Loved it! It’s rare for the fourth film in a series to be improving on what went before, but this one pulls it off! Demented, bloody, strangely moving, beautifully filmed. Top class. Catch it on a big screen if you can.
January 21, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Went to see 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple this morning. Loved it! It’s rare for the fourth film in a series to be improving on what went before, but this one pulls it off! Demented, bloody, strangely moving, beautifully filmed. Top class. Catch it on a big screen if you can.
Just got back from a weekend in Center Parcs Ireland with the family. Had a splendid time as always. The rapids are what the kids love most - we must have gone down them 30 or 40 times over our stay this time! But I liked curling a lot too, even though it was a bit tough on my knees! 😂
January 19, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Just got back from a weekend in Center Parcs Ireland with the family. Had a splendid time as always. The rapids are what the kids love most - we must have gone down them 30 or 40 times over our stay this time! But I liked curling a lot too, even though it was a bit tough on my knees! 😂
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January 19, 2026 at 2:15 AM
A fan on Facebook asked if vampires brush their teeth. My reply:
They don’t per se (although younger ones might), but they clean between them with picks made out of the bones of enemies they’ve killed in battle. 🫣
Just don’t ask me what they use instead of toilet paper!!! 😂
They don’t per se (although younger ones might), but they clean between them with picks made out of the bones of enemies they’ve killed in battle. 🫣
Just don’t ask me what they use instead of toilet paper!!! 😂
January 18, 2026 at 4:20 PM
A fan on Facebook asked if vampires brush their teeth. My reply:
They don’t per se (although younger ones might), but they clean between them with picks made out of the bones of enemies they’ve killed in battle. 🫣
Just don’t ask me what they use instead of toilet paper!!! 😂
They don’t per se (although younger ones might), but they clean between them with picks made out of the bones of enemies they’ve killed in battle. 🫣
Just don’t ask me what they use instead of toilet paper!!! 😂
How cool (coolio!!!) is THIS?!? Shared by a fan of my books called RUTH.
If any of YOU would like a Demonata print, you can see Mel Grant's website details in the certificate of authenticity in one of the photos. Guaranteed to make you the coolest (coolioest?!?) kid on your block!!!! 😂🥰
If any of YOU would like a Demonata print, you can see Mel Grant's website details in the certificate of authenticity in one of the photos. Guaranteed to make you the coolest (coolioest?!?) kid on your block!!!! 😂🥰
January 15, 2026 at 3:14 PM
How cool (coolio!!!) is THIS?!? Shared by a fan of my books called RUTH.
If any of YOU would like a Demonata print, you can see Mel Grant's website details in the certificate of authenticity in one of the photos. Guaranteed to make you the coolest (coolioest?!?) kid on your block!!!! 😂🥰
If any of YOU would like a Demonata print, you can see Mel Grant's website details in the certificate of authenticity in one of the photos. Guaranteed to make you the coolest (coolioest?!?) kid on your block!!!! 😂🥰
Saw a cool little film today called RADIUS. It’s several years old, so I’m not sure where it’s available to view (I saw it on DVD), but it’s definitely worth checking out. A sci-fi/mystery/horror hybrid, that manages to serve up a story a good bit different to the norm.
January 14, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Saw a cool little film today called RADIUS. It’s several years old, so I’m not sure where it’s available to view (I saw it on DVD), but it’s definitely worth checking out. A sci-fi/mystery/horror hybrid, that manages to serve up a story a good bit different to the norm.
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If you're interested in @darrenshan.com books you may be happy to hear that in my #discord server I am planning a book club! The first book: Cirque du Freak book one (The Saga of Darren Shan for my friends across the pond!)
Interested? Come join the party!
discord.gg/PagFBxK8H
Interested? Come join the party!
discord.gg/PagFBxK8H
Join the Shan Chat Discord Server!
This server is for all those who enjoy the works by Darren Shan and his other pseudonyms. Share fanart, cosplays and more here. Talk about other books movies or tv shows too. Happy 25th anniversary to...
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January 14, 2026 at 3:19 AM
If you're interested in @darrenshan.com books you may be happy to hear that in my #discord server I am planning a book club! The first book: Cirque du Freak book one (The Saga of Darren Shan for my friends across the pond!)
Interested? Come join the party!
discord.gg/PagFBxK8H
Interested? Come join the party!
discord.gg/PagFBxK8H
This is a fab podcast episode on STORYTELLER'S SANCTUARY, about authors you can't trust, who kill off main characters!
The podcaster focuses on MY books, but -- shock! horror! -- for once it's NOT about Killers Of The Dawn!! 😂
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
#cirquedufreak
The podcaster focuses on MY books, but -- shock! horror! -- for once it's NOT about Killers Of The Dawn!! 😂
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
#cirquedufreak
January 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
This is a fab podcast episode on STORYTELLER'S SANCTUARY, about authors you can't trust, who kill off main characters!
The podcaster focuses on MY books, but -- shock! horror! -- for once it's NOT about Killers Of The Dawn!! 😂
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
#cirquedufreak
The podcaster focuses on MY books, but -- shock! horror! -- for once it's NOT about Killers Of The Dawn!! 😂
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
#cirquedufreak
If YOU are a teacher or librarian, and are interested in doing an online event with me, drop me a line at post at darrenshan dot com and we can discuss.
Events run about 35 minutes. I do a reading, and answer questions. The events are fun, informal and, best of all, FREE!!! 😀
Events run about 35 minutes. I do a reading, and answer questions. The events are fun, informal and, best of all, FREE!!! 😀
January 12, 2026 at 5:39 PM
If YOU are a teacher or librarian, and are interested in doing an online event with me, drop me a line at post at darrenshan dot com and we can discuss.
Events run about 35 minutes. I do a reading, and answer questions. The events are fun, informal and, best of all, FREE!!! 😀
Events run about 35 minutes. I do a reading, and answer questions. The events are fun, informal and, best of all, FREE!!! 😀
My aunt Maureen sent me this photo of myself during the week, one that I don't recall ever seeing before. I'm not sure where it was taken (I'm guessing somewhere in Ireland), or what age I was (I'm thinking no more than 3 or 4), but hey, wasn't I a cutie in that cowboy outfit?!? 😂😂😂
January 11, 2026 at 4:42 PM
My aunt Maureen sent me this photo of myself during the week, one that I don't recall ever seeing before. I'm not sure where it was taken (I'm guessing somewhere in Ireland), or what age I was (I'm thinking no more than 3 or 4), but hey, wasn't I a cutie in that cowboy outfit?!? 😂😂😂
It's our first Fan Art Friday of 2026! And what better way to kick things off than with four fabulous drawings of the freaktastic Mr Crepsley?!?
The artists, in order, are: CIARAN, LIV, STEPH and ZANNY.
#cirquedufreak #fanart #fanartfriday
The artists, in order, are: CIARAN, LIV, STEPH and ZANNY.
#cirquedufreak #fanart #fanartfriday
January 9, 2026 at 6:22 PM
It's our first Fan Art Friday of 2026! And what better way to kick things off than with four fabulous drawings of the freaktastic Mr Crepsley?!?
The artists, in order, are: CIARAN, LIV, STEPH and ZANNY.
#cirquedufreak #fanart #fanartfriday
The artists, in order, are: CIARAN, LIV, STEPH and ZANNY.
#cirquedufreak #fanart #fanartfriday
Episode 5 of CIRQUE DUB FREAK went live on New Years Day.
Darren strikes a dubious deal with Mr Crepsley and struggles to adapt to his new life as a reluctant creature of the night.
You can watch the episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQLw...
#cirquedufreak @MeggieEliseVA
Darren strikes a dubious deal with Mr Crepsley and struggles to adapt to his new life as a reluctant creature of the night.
You can watch the episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQLw...
#cirquedufreak @MeggieEliseVA
January 8, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Episode 5 of CIRQUE DUB FREAK went live on New Years Day.
Darren strikes a dubious deal with Mr Crepsley and struggles to adapt to his new life as a reluctant creature of the night.
You can watch the episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQLw...
#cirquedufreak @MeggieEliseVA
Darren strikes a dubious deal with Mr Crepsley and struggles to adapt to his new life as a reluctant creature of the night.
You can watch the episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQLw...
#cirquedufreak @MeggieEliseVA
This made me chuckle! 😂😂😭😭
(Originally posted by MARIS on Facebook.)
(Originally posted by MARIS on Facebook.)
January 6, 2026 at 5:16 PM
This made me chuckle! 😂😂😭😭
(Originally posted by MARIS on Facebook.)
(Originally posted by MARIS on Facebook.)
Here are three photos of cosplaying Shansters dating back to Halloween.
AUSTIN and MARIS bring Mr Crepsley and Madam Octa to life.
And MOLS MARIE is Mr Tall, who of course used to be the employer of the orange-haired grump!!
#cirquedufreak #cosplay
AUSTIN and MARIS bring Mr Crepsley and Madam Octa to life.
And MOLS MARIE is Mr Tall, who of course used to be the employer of the orange-haired grump!!
#cirquedufreak #cosplay
January 4, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Here are three photos of cosplaying Shansters dating back to Halloween.
AUSTIN and MARIS bring Mr Crepsley and Madam Octa to life.
And MOLS MARIE is Mr Tall, who of course used to be the employer of the orange-haired grump!!
#cirquedufreak #cosplay
AUSTIN and MARIS bring Mr Crepsley and Madam Octa to life.
And MOLS MARIE is Mr Tall, who of course used to be the employer of the orange-haired grump!!
#cirquedufreak #cosplay
I meant to share this at Halloween but it slipped through the cracks!
It's a gourd of HARKAT MULDS made by a Shanster called LIZZY!
I think Lizzy did an amazing job. Who can best it come October 2026?!? You better start practising NOW if you want to take on the challenge! 😂😜
It's a gourd of HARKAT MULDS made by a Shanster called LIZZY!
I think Lizzy did an amazing job. Who can best it come October 2026?!? You better start practising NOW if you want to take on the challenge! 😂😜
January 3, 2026 at 5:21 PM
I meant to share this at Halloween but it slipped through the cracks!
It's a gourd of HARKAT MULDS made by a Shanster called LIZZY!
I think Lizzy did an amazing job. Who can best it come October 2026?!? You better start practising NOW if you want to take on the challenge! 😂😜
It's a gourd of HARKAT MULDS made by a Shanster called LIZZY!
I think Lizzy did an amazing job. Who can best it come October 2026?!? You better start practising NOW if you want to take on the challenge! 😂😜
The first 2026 issue of my online monthly newsletter is live.
*New UK editions of The Vampire's Assistant and Tunnels Of Blood incoming!
*Chart success for Archibald Lox!
*An online manga focusing on Cirque Du Freak!
And lots more!
darrenshan.com/shanville
#cirquedufreak
*New UK editions of The Vampire's Assistant and Tunnels Of Blood incoming!
*Chart success for Archibald Lox!
*An online manga focusing on Cirque Du Freak!
And lots more!
darrenshan.com/shanville
#cirquedufreak
January 2, 2026 at 3:53 PM
The first 2026 issue of my online monthly newsletter is live.
*New UK editions of The Vampire's Assistant and Tunnels Of Blood incoming!
*Chart success for Archibald Lox!
*An online manga focusing on Cirque Du Freak!
And lots more!
darrenshan.com/shanville
#cirquedufreak
*New UK editions of The Vampire's Assistant and Tunnels Of Blood incoming!
*Chart success for Archibald Lox!
*An online manga focusing on Cirque Du Freak!
And lots more!
darrenshan.com/shanville
#cirquedufreak