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sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · 4d

If you’re in Barrie today, I’m signing books at the Indigo on Mapleview. Come say hello. 👋 #indieauthor

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Rabih Alameddine @rabihalameddine.bsky.social · 6d

Eyvind Earle - Moonlight.

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sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · 6d

This 👉"RTO mandates, as a workforce reduction tactic, often simply drains talent along with morale among remaining employees. At a time where employees are already disengaged at work, there’s something to be said for a business strategy that’s all stick—and no carrot."

sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · 7d

Just once, I'd love to see an article like this actually educate its intended reader about the various causes of declining earning power and living standards in post-Boomer generations.

sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · 7d

That's right, Gen Z. Y'all could've had single-family homes by now, but your burrito habits are *out of control*.

(This is the Globe, of course.)

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sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · 8d

Summary: Commuting in Toronto is about to get worse because top-down directives are forcing more people to flood the roads/transit systems.
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti... #topoli #RTO

TTC and Metrolinx planning service adjustments as data show commuting office workers face more gridlock

Both the TTC and Metrolinx say they are planning service adjustments to account for the fact that many workers are being required to comply with more stringent in-office policies, as the latest data s...

www.ctvnews.ca

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sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · 9d

Maybe the Globe's editorial board should start reading its own reporting? www.theglobeandmail.com/business/car...

Canadians face a worsening commute amid return-to-office mandates

Many moved farther from work as hybrid work took hold and real estate prices skyrocketed. Now, they face tough decisions as congestion increases

www.theglobeandmail.com

sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · 11d

Grateful for the friends, family, and new acquaintances who came out to support the launch of my book last night in Toronto. High-five to @laurairock.bsky.social for hosting.

You can learn more about the book and availability here: terminalsolstice.com

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sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · 12d

Such a passionate, thoughtful speaker and writer. RIP Manchán Magan.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Manchán Magan: Irish broadcaster dies aged 55

Mr Magan used books, documentaries and TV shows to explore the Irish language, culture and landscape.

www.bbc.com

sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · 12d

If you're in Toronto tonight, come out to Noonan's Pub and celebrate the launch of my debut novel. 👇

sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · Sep 11

Come have a pint and get a signed copy of my novel. I'll be chatting with Laura Rock Gaughan at Noonan's Pub on Thursday, Oct. 2. www.blogto.com/events/termi... #toronto #debutnovel

Terminal Solstice Book Launch

Join Sean Minogue as celebrates the launch of his debut novel, Terminal Solstice, on Thursday, October 2nd at 6:00 pm, at Noonan's Irish Pub (141 Danforth…

www.blogto.com

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Laura Rock Gaughan @laurairock.bsky.social · 19d

Toronto friends, come out to the launch of Sean's debut novel! Book talk, pub talk, cheer. (Oct 2nd @ 6pm) TERMINAL SOLSTICE is the (fantastic) title #fiction #CanBooks #TurnstonePress

sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · Sep 11

Come have a pint and get a signed copy of my novel. I'll be chatting with Laura Rock Gaughan at Noonan's Pub on Thursday, Oct. 2. www.blogto.com/events/termi... #toronto #debutnovel

Terminal Solstice Book Launch

Join Sean Minogue as celebrates the launch of his debut novel, Terminal Solstice, on Thursday, October 2nd at 6:00 pm, at Noonan's Irish Pub (141 Danforth…

www.blogto.com

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sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks for the review!

The Seaboard Review of Books 🇨🇦 📚 @theseaboardreview.ca · 20d

Here are the covers of the books reviewed in the Wednesday edition of The Seaboard Review of Books. You can find all the reviews here: www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/the-seaboa...

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Rebecca R Helm @rebeccarhelm.bsky.social · 20d

I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA

10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)

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sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · 20d

"The news has been met with mixed reactions from workers themselves, but the return-to-office (RTO) trend undeniably bodes well for commercial real estate."

Sure, 60K public servants + thousands of private employees are angry, but think about the real estate profits!🤑
storeys.com/return-to-of...

How Return-To-Office Mandates Are Impacting Toronto's Office Market

In mid-August, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced more than 60,000 Ontario public service workers would return to a four-day in-office work week starting in October, before returning to the five-day ...

storeys.com

sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · 21d

Guess I’m fully fluent in Irish now. 😎

*watches TG4 without subtitles*

Wait, what? 🫨

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sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · 21d

Just over a week until dozens (!) of global dignitaries come together to help me launch my debut novel.

Okay … it’ll be friends, family and high-quality book aficionados. Join us!

sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · Sep 11

Come have a pint and get a signed copy of my novel. I'll be chatting with Laura Rock Gaughan at Noonan's Pub on Thursday, Oct. 2. www.blogto.com/events/termi... #toronto #debutnovel

Terminal Solstice Book Launch

Join Sean Minogue as celebrates the launch of his debut novel, Terminal Solstice, on Thursday, October 2nd at 6:00 pm, at Noonan's Irish Pub (141 Danforth…

www.blogto.com

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sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · 21d

Spotted at the Indigo near Yonge & Eg in Toronto. They’ve got ‘Terminal Solstice’ in stock at half a dozen locations across the city.

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sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · 22d

"Never doubt that a group of Hollywood actors and streaming service subscribers can extract a modicum of responsibility from a massive corporation; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."

-- Margaret Mead (probably)

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Erik Hane @erikhane.bsky.social · 22d

do we think it's good that entire economy is based on the same entities passing money back and forth on speculative investment without anyone making anything that someone outside the loop is buying

Unusual Whales @unusualwhales.bsky.social · 22d

BREAKING: Nvidia, $NVDA, to invest up to $100 billion dollars into OpenAI

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Wild Roof Journal @wildroofjournal.bsky.social · 23d

Check out our new batch of lit mag and small press listings, including @adroitjournal.bsky.social @reckonreview.bsky.social @fourwaybooks.bsky.social @passionfruitlit.bsky.social @abodepress.bsky.social @seanminogue.bsky.social @k-gray.bsky.social & more. wildroofjournal.substack.com/p/saturday-s...

Saturday Shout-Out ~ September 20, 2025

Share your recently published work with the WRJ community

wildroofjournal.substack.com

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sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · 23d

I doubt any of it has to do with their music. Their Coachella performance this summer has resulted in a lot of interest from the US/UK authorities.

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sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · 24d

This is a pretty good rundown, in case you’re a Canadian just hearing about Kneecap. www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

Canada has banned an Irish rap group. Who is Kneecap? | CBC News

The federal government banned Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap from entering the country Friday, forcing the popular group to cancel its October shows. The four gigs — two in Toronto and two in Vancouver — ...

www.cbc.ca

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sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · 29d

Sad to hear of @manchanmagan.bsky.social's cancer diagnosis. His books and talks (like this one: youtu.be/g8sFWz136LA) are such illuminating pathways into thinking about the Irish language. www.rte.ie/entertainmen...

Manchán Magan on cancer: 'I've no fear of death'

The writer and broadcaster Manchán Magan has said he has "no fear of death" as he discussed his cancer treatment on The Brendan O'Connor Show on RTÉ Radio 1.

www.rte.ie

sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · 29d

Gonna be, gonna be doubtful. (cuz kids)

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sean minogue @seanminogue.bsky.social · Sep 14

Damn, NYT… 😢

“After 50 years of publishing, Munsch told me, his ability to come up with new stories seems to have vanished. […] Plots used to just appear to him, all the time and almost fully formed, as if they were limitless. But now they don’t.”

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Sep 14

Robert Munsch wrote such beloved books as “The Paper Bag Princess” and “Love You Forever” by performing them to audiences of children. Now dementia is causing his tales to slip away. nyti.ms/4mc35tT

Robert Munsch, wearing round glasses and resting his head on his fingertips. A headline reads: "When Dementia Steals The Imagination of a Children's Book Writer" Photo by Haruka Sakaguchi for The New York Times