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Mark Kielty @kieltface.bsky.social · 1d

Who's looking forward to #Octocon2026 ?

#Fantasy #Scifi #Fandom #Cosplay #Comics #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity #Octocon

Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 1d

We are delighted to announce that #Octocon2026 will be taking place in Cork City with special guests @cemurphy.bsky.social and @aptshadow.bsky.social.

Find out more at
https://2025.octocon.com/announcing-octocon-2026/

#Octocon #Fantasy #SciFi #Fandom #ReadingCommunity #SciFiConvention #CorkCity

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Mark Kielty @kieltface.bsky.social · 1d

There's a very good reason why I work with artists when creating #comics. But looking at what I drew here, I can't remember why.

#Octocon #Comics #IndieComics #Octocon2025

Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 2d

These were the comics created at @paulcarroll.bsky.social workshop of comic writing. They are a bazillion euro each and you can get these one of a kind original art pieces at Paul's trade table.

#comics #indiecomics #originalArt

Example of comics created at Paul Carroll's writing workshop at Octocon 2025.

Mark Kielty @kieltface.bsky.social · 1d

Just after attending a great panel entitled Small Press, Big Books. Thanks @csharpwords.bsky.social , @lunapress.bsky.social , @khanwong.bsky.social and @cherylmorgan.bsky.social for putting on a great panel.

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #SmallPress #Fantasy #SciFi #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity

Online panel entitled Small Press, Big Books with Catherine Sharp, Francesca T Barbini, Cheryl Morgan and Khan Wong.

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Mark Kielty @kieltface.bsky.social · 2d

You can check out my review of Cut Off at the Throat by Oisín McGann here, which is available at #Octocon:

markkieltywriter.com/2025/02/05/b...

#YADystopian #YA #BookSky

Book Review: Cut Off at the Throat by Oisín McGann

Book review of Cut off at the Throat by Oisín McGann about a group of privileged teens who are stranded on an island with no food or communication with the outside world.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 2d

Interesting talk on Writing Comics 101 by @paulcarroll.bsky.social from @limitbreakcomics.bsky.social at #Octocon2025

#Octocon #Comics #AmWriting #IndieComics

Paul Carroll explaining writing comics at Octocon next to a flip chart.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 3d

One more sleep to #Octocon2025. Octo is looking forward to seeing you all online and in-person. We are excited to share with you our talks, workshops, panels and more!

https://2025.octocon.com/

#Octocon #fantasy #scifi #fandom #scificonvention #cosplay #comics #readingcommunity #writingcommunity

Image states: Time to get excited! One more sleep to Octocon 2025! www.octocon.com. Image includes our mascot, Octo the Octopus.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 4d

There'll be lots of goodies for sale at #Octococn2025. Check out our fabulous traders and what they have in store!

https://2025.octocon.com/octocon-trade-hall/

#SciFi #Fantasy #Fandom #Crafts #Trade #Traders #GeekCulture

Our mascot Octo with various books, comics and boxes around them along with Judge Octo comics and merchandise. They're holding a book - the programme of events.

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Liz Bourke @hawkwinglb.bsky.social · 4d

I will be selling books @octocon.bsky.social on Saturday. (Provided the van shows up.) Four hundred volumes, used but like new or very good, €1 per paperback, €2 per hardback, buy five get one free. Card payment accepted, exact change for cash. #octocon

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 5d

Who will you find at #Octocon2025 ? All our wonderful guests of course. Check out who's coming to #Octocon this year!

https://2025.octocon.com/octocon-guests/

#SciFi #Fantasy #Fandom #ReadingCommunity #Cosplay #Comics #WritingCommunity

Octo the Octopus dressed as a reporting wearing a hat that says Press and holding a microphone.

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Mark Kielty @kieltface.bsky.social · 6d

I'm lucky to review books for @childrensbooksireland.ie. You can check out my reviews here:

childrensbooksireland.ie/reviewer/mar...

#KidLit #MiddleGrade #YA #BookSky #ReadingCommunity #YAFantasy #Fantasy #IrishBookBlogger #BookReviews

Mark Kielty | Childrens Books Ireland

childrensbooksireland.ie

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 7d

We love to dress up for #Octocon – and so does Octo! – and we’re delighted that our Cosplay Parade is returning for the fourth year.

https://2025.octocon.com/programme-highlights-cosplay/

#Cosplay #Octocon2025 #Cosplayers #Fantasy #SciFi #Fandom #SciFiConvention

Our mascot, Octo the octopus dressed as Captain America while also holding Thor's hammer.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 8d

Less than a week to #Octocon2025 and it's still not too late to get your membership. Be sure not to miss out and book yours now!

https://2025.octocon.com/join-us/

#Octocon #Scifi #Fantasy #Fandom #Cosplay #scificonvention #readingcommunity

Image states: Time to get excited! One week to go to Octocon 2025. www.octocon.com. Image includes our Mascot, Octo the Octopus.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 9d

This year, Octocon is running a full programme online on both days of the convention (Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2025), and we need volunteers to help us!

https://2025.octocon.com/online-volunteers-needed/

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #Volunteers #Scifi #Fantasy #Fandom

Our mascot Octo the pink Octopus holding various devices such as a mobile phone, tablet, laptop, and there's a computer screen behind them.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 8d

We’ve got a great line-up of workshops and talks for you again this year! Whether you’re a writer or worldbuilder or crafter or just curious, we have something for you!

https://prog.octocon.com/

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #Fantasy #Workshops #Comics #ScifiConvention #Fandom

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 10d

Looking forward to seeing you there @rflong.bsky.social

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #Fantasy #Fandom #ReadingCommunity #Scifi #ScifiConvention #BookSky

Ruth Frances Long / Jessica Thorne @rflong.bsky.social · 10d

Next weekend it's @octocon.bsky.social and here's what I'm going to be doing...

yes... that is a bookbinding workshop...

Come and join us - 2025.octocon.com

Saturday 11 October 2025
13:00 Avoiding Interesting Research: Escaping the Rabbit Hole Shannon 2 + Alpha Stream,Duration: 60 mins

16:00 Build a Book with Ruth Frances Long Arena,Duration: 60 mins

17:30 Historical Myths and How to (Not) Use Them Shannon 2 + Alpha Stream,Duration: 50 mins

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Ruth Frances Long / Jessica Thorne @rflong.bsky.social · 10d

Next weekend it's @octocon.bsky.social and here's what I'm going to be doing...

yes... that is a bookbinding workshop...

Come and join us - 2025.octocon.com

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Mark Kielty @kieltface.bsky.social · 11d

If anyone is interested in the types of stories I write, you can check out some of my short stories (both comics and prose) here:

markkieltywriter.com/tag/short-st...

#Comics #IndieComics #ShortStories #ReadingCommunity #AmWriting #WIP #IrishComics #IrishStories #WritingCommunity

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Mark Kielty @kieltface.bsky.social · 11d

I don't get to talk about my own work too often, but I was glad to see a few copies of Turning Roads, a comic anthology I contributed to, at Forbidden Planet, Dublin.

Since then, I've learned a lot about #IrishFolklore and #IrishMythology, which has inspired the novel I'm finishing.

#AmWriting #YA

A copy of Turning Roads, Irish Folklore Stories at Forbidden Planet in Dublin City. Cover is of a green fairy Fort with a stream of magic travelling into the night sky.

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Mark Kielty @kieltface.bsky.social · 11d

No worries, Darren. I'm the middle of a very intense Grop Tourney at the moment, but I'll be sure to report about it in my next review. 😉

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Mark Kielty @kieltface.bsky.social · 12d

It's been a while since l did a book review due to life being so hectic, but I'm delighted to have reviewed Archibald Lox by @darrenshan.com. Excellent read for fans of #PortalFantasy

markkieltywriter.com/2025/09/30/b...

#Fantasy #ReadingCommunity #BookSky #Octocon #Octobooks #YA #MiddleGrade

Book Review: Archibald Lox – The Missing Princess by Darren Shan

Archibald Lox is one of those gems that deserves much more attention than it gets. I love finding these books, ones which fly under the radar but when you give them a chance, you count your lucky s…

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 13d

Want to know how to get to the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght, for #Octcon2025? Make sure you check out our video on how to get there with tips on public transport and directions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7OGizdQ5XA

#octocon #fantasy #scifi #scificonvention #readingcommunity #Fandom

How to get to the Octocon 2025 venue

A short video showing the location of Octocon's 2025 in-person venue at the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght, Dublin, and how to get there by public transport and by ...

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 15d

Remember, we are collecting #LGBTQ+ books for our charity partner @outhousedublin.bsky.social. See below for more information.

#Octocon #Scifi #Fantasy #Fandom #Octocon2025 #Charity #Cosplay

Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 25d

Wanted: Your LGBTQ+ Books for our charity partner @outhousedublin.bsky.social. Make sure you find your old books a new loving home.

https://2025.octocon.com/wanted-your-lgbtq-books-for-outhouse/

#LGBTQ #Octocon #SciFi #Fantasy #Fandom #Charity #Cosplay #Octocon2025

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Catherine Sharp @csharpwords.bsky.social · 16d

It's out! Looking forward to a fantastic programme - lots and lots of things online on both Sat 11th and Sun 12th October as well as some excellent stuff in-person on the Saturday. Check out our guest line-up too! 2025.octocon.com/octocon-gues... #Octocon2025

Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 16d

Our programme is now live! Check out what we have in store both in-person and online. You now have permission to get excited!

https://prog.octocon.com/

#octocon #octocon2025 #Fantasy #SciFi #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity #SciFiConvention #Fandom #Cosplay #Cosplayers #Comics #indiecomics

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Liz Bourke @hawkwinglb.bsky.social · 16d

I'm moderating a panel at 1300 on Saturday. (I will also be selling off some of my books in the trade area, assuming that I can manage to transport them.)

Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 16d

Our programme is now live! Check out what we have in store both in-person and online. You now have permission to get excited!

https://prog.octocon.com/

#octocon #octocon2025 #Fantasy #SciFi #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity #SciFiConvention #Fandom #Cosplay #Cosplayers #Comics #indiecomics

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Mark Kielty @kieltface.bsky.social · 16d

Really looking forward to #Octocon this year! There's an action packed programme both in-person and online this year. Remember, you can attend from anywhere in the world so get involved with Ireland's coziest convention!

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #SciFi #Fantasy #Fandom #Comics #ReadingCommunity

Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 16d

Our programme is now live! Check out what we have in store both in-person and online. You now have permission to get excited!

https://prog.octocon.com/

#octocon #octocon2025 #Fantasy #SciFi #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity #SciFiConvention #Fandom #Cosplay #Cosplayers #Comics #indiecomics

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