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Reviews for The Pensive Quill. New novella 'Soineanta Maskirovka' out now. Also author of 'A Vortex of Securocrats' and 'Dethrone God' Buy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0BT865QJL/allbooks

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Christopher Owens @mrowens212.bsky.social · Nov 14

Praise for the works of Christopher Owens:

"Belfast Noir par fheabhas." Brandon Sullivan (The Pensive Quill)

"...if you don't read this book you deserve to be beaten...with...copies of the Sacred Heart Messenger." Patrick McCabe (The Butcher Boy)

Available now:
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Not a bother. A brilliant read.

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Ian Hoey @ianjhoey.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks to Christopher Owens for taking the time to write this review of my book. 👍

Christopher Owens @mrowens212.bsky.social · 2d

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My thoughts on @ianjhoey.bsky.social's 'I'm Eighteen And School's Out' looking at a crucial period of the Alice Cooper band. As ever thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.

#FridayFeeling #BookReview #glamrock #metal #frankzappa #booksky

I'm Eighteen And School's Out

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Christopher Owens @mrowens212.bsky.social · 2d

I'm Eighteen And School's Out

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Christopher Owens @mrowens212.bsky.social · 7d

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#lestweforget

Ed Moloney, award winning journalist, passes at 77.

Edmund “Ed” Moloney passed away on October 17, 2025 at the age of 77 in New York City after a brief illness. Moloney was an award-winning Irish journalist, author and film-maker best kn…

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My thoughts on Benzo Monroe's new collection of poetry 'A Condescending Wound'. As ever thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.

#booksky #bookreview #FridayThoughts #poetrysky

A Condescending Wound

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Christopher Owens @mrowens212.bsky.social · 25d

A thing of beauty.

#PsychicTV #GenesisBryerPOrridge #Godstar

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Cruel Nature Records @cruelnaturerecs.bsky.social · 28d

Thank you @mrowens212.bsky.social for the @ddrome.bsky.social review

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Album out now

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Christopher Owens @mrowens212.bsky.social · Sep 26

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The new #Predominance column looking at new releases from @marissanadler.bsky.social and @cruelnaturerecs.bsky.social as well as biggies from #BadBrains #Hexis #NomadicRituals and #ParanoidVisions.
Thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.

Predominance 55

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Christopher Owens @mrowens212.bsky.social · Sep 24

Word!

Available at the usual outlets.

#booksliterature #IndieAuthor #irishwriting #booksky

Christopher Owens @mrowens212.bsky.social · Sep 20

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My thoughts on 'The Point is to Change It'. A product of its time but as the beginning of what became Spiked it’s key to understanding the shift that took place in the 90’s among some. As ever thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.

#books

The Point Is To Change It

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Christopher Owens @mrowens212.bsky.social · Sep 15

Monday night motivation. #belfasthour #autumnvibes #nowlistening

Christopher Owens @mrowens212.bsky.social · Sep 12

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My thoughts on 'Arrested Development: Pop Culture And The Erosion of Adulthood' by Andrew Calcutt. As ever thanks to
@anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.

#FridayThoughts #BookReview #PopCulture #CurrentConditions #politicalculture

Arrested Development 📚 Pop Culture And The Erosion of Adulthood

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Christopher Owens @mrowens212.bsky.social · Sep 6

A few trusted readers as you can be blind to faults.

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Christopher Owens @mrowens212.bsky.social · Sep 6

Wrapping up the first draft of Soviet Hotel Dressing Gown and now it's time to kick back. #nowreading #NowPlaying #saturdayfun #Belfast #soviethoteldressinggown

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Christopher Owens @mrowens212.bsky.social · Sep 5

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My thoughts on Eoin McNamee's recently published novel 'The Bureau'. As ever, thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.

#FridayThoughts #BookReview #IrishFiction #CrimeFiction #RecentHistory #booksky

The Bureau

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Christopher Owens @mrowens212.bsky.social · Aug 30

No bother at all.

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Cruel Nature Records @cruelnaturerecs.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thank you @mrowens212.bsky.social for the Volk Soup review

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New single ‘Professionalism Debunked’ is available to stream now

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Christopher Owens @mrowens212.bsky.social · Aug 23

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My thoughts on Airless Spaces by #ShulamithFirestone. Reissued this year, it reminds us to say no to processed progress as being poor and mentally ill isn’t a recipe for progression. Thanks to @anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.
#bookreview #novel

Airless Spaces

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Christopher Owens @mrowens212.bsky.social · Aug 22

Have you ever wondered what were the books that inspired me when I was working on my own?

Well wonder no more.

#readinglist #books #indieauthor #indiepublishing #irishwriters #irishbooks #belfastauthor #downbylawbooks #soineantamaskirovka #dethronegod #avortexofsecurocrats #soviethoteldressinggown

Christopher Owens @mrowens212.bsky.social · Aug 21

The celebrity endorsements are coming thick/fast! Soviet Hotel Dressing Gown due 28/02/26.
After having their flights diverted Jake and Roibeard ponder on their past traumas, how they reacted to them and what's next for them once they reach Belfast.
#booksbooksbooks #indieauthor #indiepublishing

Christopher Owens @mrowens212.bsky.social · Aug 19

Thanks for the support Tay-Tay! Soviet Hotel Dressing Gown, due out 28/02/26. After having their flights diverted to Dublin Airport, Jake and Roibeard ponder on their past traumas, how they reacted to them and what's next for them once they reach Belfast.
#Irishnovel #Belfast #IndieAuthor #IndieBook

Christopher Owens @mrowens212.bsky.social · Aug 18

Soviet Hotel Dressing Gown, due out 28/02/26 on Down by Law Books. After having their flights diverted to Dublin Airport Jake and Roibeard ponder on their past traumas, how they reacted to them and what's next for them once they reach Belfast.
#ComingSoon #IndieBook #Irishnovel #Belfast #IndieAuthor

Christopher Owens @mrowens212.bsky.social · Aug 18

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#OTD 11 years ago Runnin' Riot front man Colin died on tour. This piece written a few years ago is my attempt to honour the man and the legacy of the band. As ever thanks to
@anthonymcintyre.bsky.social for the platform.

#InMemory #Oi #Skinhead #Belfast

Runnin Riot

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Christopher Owens @mrowens212.bsky.social · Aug 16

Another Saturday night indulging in the mathematics of chaos. #comicsof2025 #nowspinning #saturdaynight #belfast #summer2025

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