Seána Catherine Tinley
@seanatinley.bsky.social
Irish author
RITA® winner, Best Historical Romance
RoNA/HOLT winner 2021
RoNA winner 2022
https://lnk.bio/seanatinley
Coming soon:
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐞 (September)
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐝’𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞(November)
Chair @romanticnovelists.bsky.social
Rep: McIntosh & Otis
RITA® winner, Best Historical Romance
RoNA/HOLT winner 2021
RoNA winner 2022
https://lnk.bio/seanatinley
Coming soon:
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐞 (September)
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐝’𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞(November)
Chair @romanticnovelists.bsky.social
Rep: McIntosh & Otis
What would your desert island choices be?
I recently took part in Deborah Klee’s Castaway Books author podcast.
You can only have five books & one luxury item - and I didn’t go for a comfy bed, chocolate, OR a helicopter!
Here’s the link if you want to know what I chose!
youtu.be/8SPDts2eIP4
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I recently took part in Deborah Klee’s Castaway Books author podcast.
You can only have five books & one luxury item - and I didn’t go for a comfy bed, chocolate, OR a helicopter!
Here’s the link if you want to know what I chose!
youtu.be/8SPDts2eIP4
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Castaway books Seana Tinley
YouTube video by deborah klee
youtu.be
October 17, 2025 at 6:50 AM
What would your desert island choices be?
I recently took part in Deborah Klee’s Castaway Books author podcast.
You can only have five books & one luxury item - and I didn’t go for a comfy bed, chocolate, OR a helicopter!
Here’s the link if you want to know what I chose!
youtu.be/8SPDts2eIP4
.
I recently took part in Deborah Klee’s Castaway Books author podcast.
You can only have five books & one luxury item - and I didn’t go for a comfy bed, chocolate, OR a helicopter!
Here’s the link if you want to know what I chose!
youtu.be/8SPDts2eIP4
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Reposted by Seána Catherine Tinley
On the blog today is my book list of all the books I read in September 2025 💙📚 #booksky
#authors @jojakeman.bsky.social @barristersecret.bsky.social @seanatinley.bsky.social @susanbuchanan.bsky.social @carolinemcghie.bsky.social @ellygriffiths.bsky.social @harriethowebks.bsky.social
#authors @jojakeman.bsky.social @barristersecret.bsky.social @seanatinley.bsky.social @susanbuchanan.bsky.social @carolinemcghie.bsky.social @ellygriffiths.bsky.social @harriethowebks.bsky.social
Books I Have Read in September 2025
Left on the Shelf Book Blog Book Reviews Book Information Recommendations Writing Reading Books for Children Books for Adults Books for Teens Fiction
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September 30, 2025 at 8:37 AM
On the blog today is my book list of all the books I read in September 2025 💙📚 #booksky
#authors @jojakeman.bsky.social @barristersecret.bsky.social @seanatinley.bsky.social @susanbuchanan.bsky.social @carolinemcghie.bsky.social @ellygriffiths.bsky.social @harriethowebks.bsky.social
#authors @jojakeman.bsky.social @barristersecret.bsky.social @seanatinley.bsky.social @susanbuchanan.bsky.social @carolinemcghie.bsky.social @ellygriffiths.bsky.social @harriethowebks.bsky.social
Calling all Book Clubs!
In the back of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐞 you will find book club questions. The book covers under-explored aspects of women’s social history and provides an opportunity to discuss some of these topics alongside the plot, characters etc.
Why not consider it for your next read?
In the back of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐞 you will find book club questions. The book covers under-explored aspects of women’s social history and provides an opportunity to discuss some of these topics alongside the plot, characters etc.
Why not consider it for your next read?
September 19, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Calling all Book Clubs!
In the back of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐞 you will find book club questions. The book covers under-explored aspects of women’s social history and provides an opportunity to discuss some of these topics alongside the plot, characters etc.
Why not consider it for your next read?
In the back of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐞 you will find book club questions. The book covers under-explored aspects of women’s social history and provides an opportunity to discuss some of these topics alongside the plot, characters etc.
Why not consider it for your next read?
Reposted by Seána Catherine Tinley
Today is my stop on the blog tour with The Irish Midwife by #author @seanatinley.bsky.social and I've a book review 📚💙
@rararesources.bsky.social @hodderfiction.bsky.social
@rararesources.bsky.social @hodderfiction.bsky.social
The Irish Midwife by Seana Tinley - #bookreview #blogtour
Left on the Shelf Book Blog Book Reviews Book Information Recommendations Writing Reading Books for Children Books for Adults Books for Teens Fiction
leftontheshelfbookblog.blogspot.com
September 16, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Today is my stop on the blog tour with The Irish Midwife by #author @seanatinley.bsky.social and I've a book review 📚💙
@rararesources.bsky.social @hodderfiction.bsky.social
@rararesources.bsky.social @hodderfiction.bsky.social
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The Broken Vow is only 99c/99p on #Kindle. Travel back to 1915 with this powerful story of a spoiled socialite forced to confront the realities of war. A heartfelt journey of personal growth, resilience, and friendship for fans of #DowntonAbbey. #historicalfiction geni.us/332-al-aut-am
September 11, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The Broken Vow is only 99c/99p on #Kindle. Travel back to 1915 with this powerful story of a spoiled socialite forced to confront the realities of war. A heartfelt journey of personal growth, resilience, and friendship for fans of #DowntonAbbey. #historicalfiction geni.us/332-al-aut-am
Reposted by Seána Catherine Tinley
I did, very much ☺️
September 10, 2025 at 7:08 AM
I did, very much ☺️
Reposted by Seána Catherine Tinley
Blog Tour - The Irish Midwife by Seana Tinley @seanatinley.bsky.social @rararesources #BlogTour #BookReview #BetweenTheWars #TheIrishMidwife bookescapes.home.blog/2025/09/10/b... @bookescapesblog.bsky.social
Blog Tour – The Irish Midwife by Seana Tinley @seanatinley.bsky.social @rararesources #BlogTour #BookReview #BetweenTheWars #TheIrishMidwife
Seana Tinley, more famously, writes Regency Romances under the pen name of Catherine Tinley, and I’ve been a loyal reviewer since discovering her writing. This is the first book written under the n…
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September 10, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Blog Tour - The Irish Midwife by Seana Tinley @seanatinley.bsky.social @rararesources #BlogTour #BookReview #BetweenTheWars #TheIrishMidwife bookescapes.home.blog/2025/09/10/b... @bookescapesblog.bsky.social
Reposted by Seána Catherine Tinley
I’m helping to launch the Blog Tour for The Irish Midwife by Seana Tinley @seanatinley.bsky.social @rararesources.bsky.social #BlogTour #BookReview #BetweenTheWars #TheIrishMidwife bookescapes.home.blog/2025/09/10/b...
Blog Tour – The Irish Midwife by Seana Tinley @seanatinley.bsky.social @rararesources #BlogTour #BookReview #BetweenTheWars #TheIrishMidwife
Seana Tinley, more famously, writes Regency Romances under the pen name of Catherine Tinley, and I’ve been a loyal reviewer since discovering her writing. This is the first book written under the n…
bookescapes.home.blog
September 10, 2025 at 8:04 AM
I’m helping to launch the Blog Tour for The Irish Midwife by Seana Tinley @seanatinley.bsky.social @rararesources.bsky.social #BlogTour #BookReview #BetweenTheWars #TheIrishMidwife bookescapes.home.blog/2025/09/10/b...
Reposted by Seána Catherine Tinley
Blog Tour - The Irish Midwife by Seana Tinley @seanatinley.bsky.social @rararesources #BlogTour #BookReview #BetweenTheWars #TheIrishMidwife bookescapes.home.blog/2025/09/10/b... via @bookescapesblog.bsky.social
Blog Tour – The Irish Midwife by Seana Tinley @seanatinley.bsky.social @rararesources #BlogTour #BookReview #BetweenTheWars #TheIrishMidwife
Seana Tinley, more famously, writes Regency Romances under the pen name of Catherine Tinley, and I’ve been a loyal reviewer since discovering her writing. This is the first book written under the n…
bookescapes.home.blog
September 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Blog Tour - The Irish Midwife by Seana Tinley @seanatinley.bsky.social @rararesources #BlogTour #BookReview #BetweenTheWars #TheIrishMidwife bookescapes.home.blog/2025/09/10/b... via @bookescapesblog.bsky.social
A lovely day in Dublin!
Tour of the bookshops!!
Tour of the bookshops!!
September 8, 2025 at 6:24 AM
A lovely day in Dublin!
Tour of the bookshops!!
Tour of the bookshops!!
Reposted by Seána Catherine Tinley
Today is #InternationalReadABookDay, and I've just started reading The Irish Midwife by Seana Tinley. What are you reading today? @seanatinley.bsky.social #historicalfiction #saga #amreading
September 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Today is #InternationalReadABookDay, and I've just started reading The Irish Midwife by Seana Tinley. What are you reading today? @seanatinley.bsky.social #historicalfiction #saga #amreading
Reposted by Seána Catherine Tinley
On the blog today is my book list of 10 exciting new release books coming in September 💙📚
#authors @jojakeman.bsky.social @jengilroy.bsky.social @clairehustonauthor.bsky.social @susanbuchanan.bsky.social @seanatinley.bsky.social and more
leftontheshelfbookblog.blogspot.com/2025/08/10-t...
#authors @jojakeman.bsky.social @jengilroy.bsky.social @clairehustonauthor.bsky.social @susanbuchanan.bsky.social @seanatinley.bsky.social and more
leftontheshelfbookblog.blogspot.com/2025/08/10-t...
10 Ten New Releases in September 2025
Left on the Shelf Book Blog Book Reviews Book Information Recommendations Writing Reading Books for Children Books for Adults Books for Teens Fiction
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August 15, 2025 at 8:53 AM
On the blog today is my book list of 10 exciting new release books coming in September 💙📚
#authors @jojakeman.bsky.social @jengilroy.bsky.social @clairehustonauthor.bsky.social @susanbuchanan.bsky.social @seanatinley.bsky.social and more
leftontheshelfbookblog.blogspot.com/2025/08/10-t...
#authors @jojakeman.bsky.social @jengilroy.bsky.social @clairehustonauthor.bsky.social @susanbuchanan.bsky.social @seanatinley.bsky.social and more
leftontheshelfbookblog.blogspot.com/2025/08/10-t...
So you want to write a romance novel?
My latest substack article has top tips for new writers:
elysiumlifestyle.substack.com/p/so-you-wan...
My latest substack article has top tips for new writers:
elysiumlifestyle.substack.com/p/so-you-wan...
So you want to write a romance novel?
Award-winning author Seána Tinley shares her top tips to help you get started.
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July 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
So you want to write a romance novel?
My latest substack article has top tips for new writers:
elysiumlifestyle.substack.com/p/so-you-wan...
My latest substack article has top tips for new writers:
elysiumlifestyle.substack.com/p/so-you-wan...
COVER REVEAL!!!
Here it is, the cover for my new book!
Book One of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 series, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗱’𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 features Marguerite, who has had to work as a servant since her father’s death. It is all the fault of the Earl of Linford, and Marguerite wants revenge!
#regencyromance 🤫
Here it is, the cover for my new book!
Book One of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 series, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗱’𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 features Marguerite, who has had to work as a servant since her father’s death. It is all the fault of the Earl of Linford, and Marguerite wants revenge!
#regencyromance 🤫
July 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
COVER REVEAL!!!
Here it is, the cover for my new book!
Book One of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 series, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗱’𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 features Marguerite, who has had to work as a servant since her father’s death. It is all the fault of the Earl of Linford, and Marguerite wants revenge!
#regencyromance 🤫
Here it is, the cover for my new book!
Book One of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 series, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗱’𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 features Marguerite, who has had to work as a servant since her father’s death. It is all the fault of the Earl of Linford, and Marguerite wants revenge!
#regencyromance 🤫
Calling all bookbloggers!
The blogtour for 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙬𝙞𝙛𝙚 is now open for bookings.
Spaces are limited - first come first served!
Sign up link:
www.rachelsrandomresources.com/blog-tours/t...
#bookblog #romancebooks
@rararesources.bsky.social
The blogtour for 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙬𝙞𝙛𝙚 is now open for bookings.
Spaces are limited - first come first served!
Sign up link:
www.rachelsrandomresources.com/blog-tours/t...
#bookblog #romancebooks
@rararesources.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Calling all bookbloggers!
The blogtour for 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙬𝙞𝙛𝙚 is now open for bookings.
Spaces are limited - first come first served!
Sign up link:
www.rachelsrandomresources.com/blog-tours/t...
#bookblog #romancebooks
@rararesources.bsky.social
The blogtour for 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙬𝙞𝙛𝙚 is now open for bookings.
Spaces are limited - first come first served!
Sign up link:
www.rachelsrandomresources.com/blog-tours/t...
#bookblog #romancebooks
@rararesources.bsky.social
Reposted by Seána Catherine Tinley
Hey, so while you were all sad recently about the state of historical romance in publishing, 18 (!) Unusual Historicals dropped in June. Turn that frown upside down and read all about them over at the Bat Cave wendythesuperlibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/06/so-m... #RomBkBlog #Romancelandia
June 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Hey, so while you were all sad recently about the state of historical romance in publishing, 18 (!) Unusual Historicals dropped in June. Turn that frown upside down and read all about them over at the Bat Cave wendythesuperlibrarian.blogspot.com/2025/06/so-m... #RomBkBlog #Romancelandia
An exciting task today!
I dropped off an advance copy of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐞 to the lovely team at WHSmith in Belfast City Airport. We’re hoping to arrange a book signing for September when the book is officially launched.
#theirishmidwife #romancebooks #seanatinley #writingcommunity #saga
I dropped off an advance copy of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐞 to the lovely team at WHSmith in Belfast City Airport. We’re hoping to arrange a book signing for September when the book is officially launched.
#theirishmidwife #romancebooks #seanatinley #writingcommunity #saga
June 23, 2025 at 12:36 PM
An exciting task today!
I dropped off an advance copy of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐞 to the lovely team at WHSmith in Belfast City Airport. We’re hoping to arrange a book signing for September when the book is officially launched.
#theirishmidwife #romancebooks #seanatinley #writingcommunity #saga
I dropped off an advance copy of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐞 to the lovely team at WHSmith in Belfast City Airport. We’re hoping to arrange a book signing for September when the book is officially launched.
#theirishmidwife #romancebooks #seanatinley #writingcommunity #saga
June 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Had to be said!
#RespectRomFic
#RespectRomFic
“We read romance because it’s well-written, engaging, and—most importantly—uplifting. And in today’s world we all need a wee glow now and again.”
June 9, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Had to be said!
#RespectRomFic
#RespectRomFic
Reposted by Seána Catherine Tinley
“We read romance because it’s well-written, engaging, and—most importantly—uplifting. And in today’s world we all need a wee glow now and again.”
June 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
“We read romance because it’s well-written, engaging, and—most importantly—uplifting. And in today’s world we all need a wee glow now and again.”
I've written for Elysium Lifestyle Magazine about the sneering that romance books often get, and outlined responses to some of the key criticisms we hear. Have I missed any?
#respectromfic #romancebooks
elysiumlifestylemagazine.com/but-its-so-u...
#respectromfic #romancebooks
elysiumlifestylemagazine.com/but-its-so-u...
June 9, 2025 at 7:19 AM
I've written for Elysium Lifestyle Magazine about the sneering that romance books often get, and outlined responses to some of the key criticisms we hear. Have I missed any?
#respectromfic #romancebooks
elysiumlifestylemagazine.com/but-its-so-u...
#respectromfic #romancebooks
elysiumlifestylemagazine.com/but-its-so-u...
Reposted by Seána Catherine Tinley
Day 29 - #HistFicMay
I don’t have a specific time for writing but for the first draft of my sixth novel, The Stolen Sister, I found that getting up and starting writing on the computer by 7am each morning kept me immersed in the story.
I don’t have a specific time for writing but for the first draft of my sixth novel, The Stolen Sister, I found that getting up and starting writing on the computer by 7am each morning kept me immersed in the story.
May 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Day 29 - #HistFicMay
I don’t have a specific time for writing but for the first draft of my sixth novel, The Stolen Sister, I found that getting up and starting writing on the computer by 7am each morning kept me immersed in the story.
I don’t have a specific time for writing but for the first draft of my sixth novel, The Stolen Sister, I found that getting up and starting writing on the computer by 7am each morning kept me immersed in the story.
Day 31 #HistFicMay
My next histfic book is a follow up to Peggy’s story, featuring her friend Kathleen who is a Belfast handywoman (uncertified midwife).
But it’s 1941 and the Belfast Blitz is about to happen…
Currently editing this one and am really pleased with it!
#theirishmidwife
My next histfic book is a follow up to Peggy’s story, featuring her friend Kathleen who is a Belfast handywoman (uncertified midwife).
But it’s 1941 and the Belfast Blitz is about to happen…
Currently editing this one and am really pleased with it!
#theirishmidwife
May 31, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Day 31 #HistFicMay
My next histfic book is a follow up to Peggy’s story, featuring her friend Kathleen who is a Belfast handywoman (uncertified midwife).
But it’s 1941 and the Belfast Blitz is about to happen…
Currently editing this one and am really pleased with it!
#theirishmidwife
My next histfic book is a follow up to Peggy’s story, featuring her friend Kathleen who is a Belfast handywoman (uncertified midwife).
But it’s 1941 and the Belfast Blitz is about to happen…
Currently editing this one and am really pleased with it!
#theirishmidwife
Some exciting news from me today - you can now request to read 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙬𝙞𝙛𝙚 ahead of publication on NetGalley! I can't wait to hear what you think of the book - early reader reviews are so helpful to us writers.
You can request to read it here: www.netgalley.co.uk/publisher/ti...
You can request to read it here: www.netgalley.co.uk/publisher/ti...
May 30, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Some exciting news from me today - you can now request to read 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙬𝙞𝙛𝙚 ahead of publication on NetGalley! I can't wait to hear what you think of the book - early reader reviews are so helpful to us writers.
You can request to read it here: www.netgalley.co.uk/publisher/ti...
You can request to read it here: www.netgalley.co.uk/publisher/ti...
Reposted by Seána Catherine Tinley
Look at this gorgeous cover! We're so excited to be publishing The Irish Midwife on 11th September, and you can pre-order it here: amz.cx/3SP9
Here it is - the gorgeous cover for 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐞!
I absolutely love it! Peggy is right there, looking gorgeous, we can see the red-brick streets of Belfast and the fancy neo-classical buildings of Dublin. If you look closely you’ll even see the bicycle!
I absolutely love it! Peggy is right there, looking gorgeous, we can see the red-brick streets of Belfast and the fancy neo-classical buildings of Dublin. If you look closely you’ll even see the bicycle!
May 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Look at this gorgeous cover! We're so excited to be publishing The Irish Midwife on 11th September, and you can pre-order it here: amz.cx/3SP9