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CristΓ­n Leach

@cristinleach.bsky.social

Irish Writer. Art Critic. Author, art/divorce memoir Negative Space; RHA From Ten Till Dusk. Fiction, non-fiction, journalism: RTΓ‰ Culture, Irish Arts Review, Winter Papers. Hybrid texts, collaborations. 20yrs ✍🏻 Sunday Times. https://linktr.ee/cristinleach

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It’s been very cool to be one of the collaborators on this short-story and craft of short fiction book with @lindzmcleod.bsky.social and gang. Can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy. Available to order now 🎁

02.12.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A turquoise cassette in a turquoise shell on a matching Peruvian window sill.

A turquoise cassette in a turquoise shell on a matching Peruvian window sill.

The other side of the tape, this time not in its case

The other side of the tape, this time not in its case

Side perspective the j card saying

can you hear the interim with clare archibald/applicable tenses below

Side perspective the j card saying can you hear the interim with clare archibald/applicable tenses below

On Monday I released a limited edition tape, can you hear the interim. The first side is the sound to my 2020 artist film of the same name and is mastered by @room40.bsky.social. I explain at idiosyncratic length in the link below

27.11.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I went to the JardΓ­n BotΓ‘nico in Trujillo yesterday to choose the trees and test the volume and range etc using audio from 2021 contributors. The Peruvian iteration of 'if trees were lone women what would they sound like' is happening this Sunday as part of the Munanqui Festival de Mujeres Artistas

26.11.2025 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

A snippet of my Forest Memories, β€œI am walking on moss…” here at the start.

26.11.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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experimental trash: the podcast for #noise #ambient #foundsounds #fieldrecording #noise.

field notes and a replay of episode 063.
a conversation with @billorcutt.bsky.social Steve Shelley @silvercurrent.bsky.social. New @gregnieuws.bsky.social / Anton Perfetto, @katesattler.bsky.social, Brian Leach, @sarnmusic.bsky.social.
only on @campradio.bsky.social
experimentaltrash.com

29.11.2025 00:34 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Excellent, honest thread on the reality of being a writer today.

27.11.2025 07:31 β€” πŸ‘ 83    πŸ” 34    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

A snippet of my Forest Memories, β€œI am walking on moss…” here at the start.

26.11.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you are in Trujillo, Peru, please go and listen! πŸ”Š How wonderful to hear my voice with others among the leaves 6,000 miles from home πŸ’š

26.11.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I've had some great contributions from PerΓΊ and think it's all going to sound so good together. One of the things I especially love is the pieces interacting with each other, as here with @cristinleach.bsky.social and unidentified others from 2021 (there are too many for me to remember at random)

26.11.2025 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

I got to be part of this incredible, truly magical project and am thrilled to see it grow. Here's more info
sanctuarylab.org/artists-2021...

24.11.2025 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed! Me too 🀍

26.11.2025 09:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep, that’s there. There’s no lack of public engagement or craft sharing. The CV is very long πŸ˜„

25.11.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for sharing @janesuit.bsky.social πŸ™

25.11.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! I’m looking for analysis of how or why I wrote what I wrote - as opposed to being cited as a reference that a show was reviewed with these words (if that makes sense). Writing about my practice as a practice!

25.11.2025 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for sharing @gronya.bsky.social and @ronanhession.bsky.social ☺️

25.11.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Meant to tag you too @ellenmcwilliams.bsky.social. Looking for academic writing by others about my work. See first and second post. All pointers appreciated. πŸ™

25.11.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Any pointers @niamhroisin.bsky.social ? πŸ™

25.11.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Referring here to my cnf, essays, memoir but -relevant to Ch1- also including my art criticism or any of my radio, tv, digital or other outputs as a journalist, which analyse my work as writing or as criticism (rather than use a quote from a review to illustrate, as context or as a ref). Any help πŸ˜‡

25.11.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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You'll read marvelous stories, then conversations between @lindzmcleod.bsky.social & her co-authors discussing how they collaborated to create something from whole cloth. There's never been a craft writing book like this!

STILL ON PRE-ORDER SALE!
NOW SHIPPING!

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25.11.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Help πŸ™ I’m moving into Ch2 of my PhD by PP, which focuses on the shift in practice embodied by my memoir Negative Space. If you know of any academic writing which references my work, I’d be very grateful to be pointed in its direction. @lilydunn.bsky.social @minxmarple.bsky.social please share? #phd

25.11.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Eeee! I'm in this #Writing craft book along with AMAZING authors like The Handmaid's Tale screenwriter Lynn Renee Maxcy, Sunday Times bestseller Thomas D. Lee, and Nebula/WFA finalist Eugenia Triantafyllou, order here!

24.11.2025 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you're a writer, I'd go so far as to say it's essential reading to develop your craft, to dig deep into your characters and their emotions (as well as your own), and to go eyeball-close with your line edits!

21.11.2025 12:42 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of the book. Mostly rusty orange ish with text only: AN HONOUR & A PRIVILEGE
A CRAFT OF WRITING
COLLABORATION
with Lindz McLeod

Cover of the book. Mostly rusty orange ish with text only: AN HONOUR & A PRIVILEGE A CRAFT OF WRITING COLLABORATION with Lindz McLeod

Contents page:

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Lindz McLeod
Foreword
Dr. Graham Robert Scott
Say Their Names with Sara Hills
The Son Ablaze, the Sun Buried with E.A. Petricone
The Darkness System for Young Birds with Sage Tyrtle
Fishfinger
with Thomas D. Lee
The Hunter's Blind with CristΓ­n Leach
Time Flies Like a Banana with Eugenia Triantafyllou
By Which Flesh Is Crost with Jonathan Duckworth
A Body Unclouded with Lynn Maxcy
Trees in Voice with Pegah Ouji
Content First with Melissa Ren
Devil Take the Hindmost with Z. K. Abraham

Contents page: TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Lindz McLeod Foreword Dr. Graham Robert Scott Say Their Names with Sara Hills The Son Ablaze, the Sun Buried with E.A. Petricone The Darkness System for Young Birds with Sage Tyrtle Fishfinger with Thomas D. Lee The Hunter's Blind with CristΓ­n Leach Time Flies Like a Banana with Eugenia Triantafyllou By Which Flesh Is Crost with Jonathan Duckworth A Body Unclouded with Lynn Maxcy Trees in Voice with Pegah Ouji Content First with Melissa Ren Devil Take the Hindmost with Z. K. Abraham

Back of book with description and endorsements:

A CRAFT WRITING BOOK UNLIKE ANY OTHER
In collaboration with eleven writers, including The Handmaid's Tale screenwriter Lynn Renee Maxcy, Sunday Times bestseller Thomas D! Lee, and Nebula/WFA finalist Eugenia Triantafyllou. award-winning author Lindz McLeod delivers original works of fiction and accompanying pieces of non-fiction, demystifying the craft techniques used in each story, as well as discussing the many facets of collaborative work.
"Equal parts engaging and instructive, An Honour & A Privilege presents a theory and practice of collaborative fictiΓ³n writing that will inspire deeper craft and community in your own work.
A must read for any writer interested in the creative process."
- Michael Wheaton, publisher of Autofocus Books
The best way to think of An Honour & A Privilege may be to regard it as a genre all its own, one which depends significantly on its many interconnections, one which marks both an occasion and an invitation, one which offers us both a testimony as to what can be done together and a guide on how to do it."
- Dr. Graham Robert Scott
STANCHION
/ BOOKS
StanchionZine.com

Back of book with description and endorsements: A CRAFT WRITING BOOK UNLIKE ANY OTHER In collaboration with eleven writers, including The Handmaid's Tale screenwriter Lynn Renee Maxcy, Sunday Times bestseller Thomas D! Lee, and Nebula/WFA finalist Eugenia Triantafyllou. award-winning author Lindz McLeod delivers original works of fiction and accompanying pieces of non-fiction, demystifying the craft techniques used in each story, as well as discussing the many facets of collaborative work. "Equal parts engaging and instructive, An Honour & A Privilege presents a theory and practice of collaborative fictiΓ³n writing that will inspire deeper craft and community in your own work. A must read for any writer interested in the creative process." - Michael Wheaton, publisher of Autofocus Books The best way to think of An Honour & A Privilege may be to regard it as a genre all its own, one which depends significantly on its many interconnections, one which marks both an occasion and an invitation, one which offers us both a testimony as to what can be done together and a guide on how to do it." - Dr. Graham Robert Scott STANCHION / BOOKS StanchionZine.com

β€œI would have KILLED for a book like this at university!” Lynn Renee Maxcy

Order now from @stanchion.bsky.social

www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...

21.11.2025 07:35 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

β€œThe best way to think of An Honour & A Privilege may be to regard it as a genre all its own… one which marks both an occasion and an invitation, one which offers us both a testimony as to what can be done together and a guide on how to do it." Dr. Graham Robert Scott #writing #collaboration

21.11.2025 07:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

"Equal parts engaging and instructive, An Honour & A Privilege presents a theory and practice of collaborative fiction writing that will inspire deeper craft and community in your own work. A must read for any writer interested in the creative process." Michael Wheaton, publisher of Autofocus Books

21.11.2025 07:31 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œA craft writing book unlike any other. In collaboration with 11 writers, including The Handmaid's Tale screenwriter @lynnreneemaxcy.bsky.social, author @lindzmcleod.bsky.social delivers original works of fiction and accompanying non-fiction, demystifying the craft techniques used in each story.”

21.11.2025 07:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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An Honour & A Privilege | Stanchion In collaboration with eleven writers, including The Handmaid's Tale screenwriter Lynn Renee Maxcy, Sunday Times bestseller Thomas D. Lee, and Nebula/WFA finalist Eugenia Triantafyllou, award-winning a...

One of the best collaboration projects I’ve been involved in is now a BRILLIANT BOOK. For anyone interested in the craft of #writing, what we learn from #collaboration, or who just wants to read some damn good #shortstories! I’m 1 of 11 writers. Order now for πŸŽ„ www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...

21.11.2025 07:27 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes that’s what I read! No fee then.

17.11.2025 08:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Can’t see a publication fee/rate on the website Liz?

17.11.2025 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This is out on 2 December. Pre-orders are open now @stanchion.bsky.social

16.11.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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