Mike Philpott

Best one I ever saw was about an Indian restaurant owner who was crazy about Star Trek. “To Balti go where no naan has gone before.” 😂

@junec.bsky.social Hi June, just got the email containing your Personal Anthology. I’ve read a few (such as Bullet in the Brain and Fox 8) but thanks for introducing me to the others.

Self portrait of Colin Davidson advertising event on Dec 2 at 7.30pm.

I’ll be in conversation with Mark Carruthers and Colin Davidson on Dec 2, courtesy of @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social
Really looking forward to this very special event. Tickets are selling fast. Get yours at
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...

We had a wonderful evening with #IrishBookWeek ambassador @sheilawriter.bsky.social last night. Sheila chatted openly and warmly with @mikephilpott.bsky.social
and spent time signing and posing for photos with her army of fans! It was just lovely to be in her company ♥️

Tomorrow evening, an actual legend of Irish fiction will be in Dromore! Join us for an evening with @sheilawriter.bsky.social chatting with @mikephilpott.bsky.social. Plus, I've just remembered that tomorrow is my birthday so you absolutely must come along!
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Can we take a moment to talk about our event with @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social...

Everyone was absolutely enthralled and could have sat until morning listening to Wendy chat to @mikephilpott.bsky.social about her work, her influences, and what's next. When I grow up, I want to be as cool as Wendy!

Woman autographing book at table.

Woman standing beside popup stand advertising Bridge Books.

What a magnificent evening’s conversation with the wonderful @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social organised by @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social One of those guests you just feel lucky to have met.

@ronanhession.bsky.social Hi Rónán, just watched the first three episodes of Leonard and Hungry Paul. What beautiful, slow-paced, heartfelt television. Nothing will ever top the book, but they’ve certainly done it justice.

So sorry to read this, Guy. As you say, I hope they find each other in the heavens.

Thank you, Iain. Lovely to see you again.

I will again say that my favourite way of telling someone to fuck off in French (often chanted to opposition crowds at football games) is rentre chez toi, ta mère a fait des gaufres. It means "go back home, your mother made you waffles"

Newspaper preview of TV adaptation of Louise Kennedy’s Trespasses.

Watch out for this in a couple of months’ time. One of the Guardian’s autumn TV highlights. @louisekennedy.bsky.social

Another autumn event added! On Mon 6th Oct, it will be a real pleasure to welcomeStephen Travers (Miami Showband)to Dromore to chat with @mikephilpott.bsky.social about his new book, The Bass Player. This will be one not to be missed!
Tickets 👇
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Title page of Apollo 13 book, signed by Jim Lovell.

My most treasured possession. It was extremely rare for him to sign an autograph in case they were sold on eBay.

So sorry to learn of the death of Commander Jim Lovell, one of the bravest of the brave. Had the honour of meeting him in 2004, when he told me he was sorry the Apollo 13 story overshadowed the achievements of Apollo 8, the first time humans had reached the moon.

Text of poem by Robert Hershon about his relationship with his son.

Thought for the day.

i saw this man tie a damsel to the train tracks while wearing a top hat

Say hello to the ✨LIMITED EDITION✨ #BooksAreMyBag tote for #BookshopDay (11 Oct)! Designed by Ashwin Chacko, this one is a beauty! £15.99 — BUT you can pre-order now for just £12.99!
Perfect for books, snacks, or a small cat -it's your choice.
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Donald Sutherland

Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (1978)

#OnePerfectShot

This is the last thing the BBC needs

Text of Tweet in which John Simpson says he got Freddie Forsyth sacked from the BBC.

Not sure this is something I’d be crowing about.

Thanks, Iain. Lovely to meet you.

Thanks, Fidelma!

I’ll be in Dromore Cathedral as part of the #DromoreBookFestival tomorrow evening to mark the launch of The One You Least Suspect at 7.30pm with the brilliant Stuart Neville and
@bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social Tickets available here:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/co-...

This should be a fascinating event at #DromoreBookFestival with two former BBC colleagues! Tickets available here 👇 @mikephilpott.bsky.social
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...

Got to pick a sister event, which the code will also work with.

Sarah Gilmartin, Caoilinn Hughes and @garrettcarr.bsky.social in conversation with @mikephilpott.bsky.social will be a very special evening.

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Two weeks today 😱
The nerves have really started to kick in. If you want to help settle them, you could book a ticket...
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Photo of Annie MacManus, Michael Magee, Maria Kelly and Kit de Waal

I'll be at the Irish Literary Salon in London tomorrow evening with Annie Macmanus and Michael Magee.

There will also be music from Maria Kelly.

Click below for tickets 🎟️

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The accidental Shrimper: American student becomes Southend fan after boarding wrong boat A 21-year-old student from Arizona accidentally became a Southend United supporter on Saturday after boarding the wrong boat in London

A timeline cleanser. Lovely. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

On a plane from LA to New York. First class, of course. Had to be in NYC by a certain time and it was the only flight I could get.