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Cathy Cole (Dumigan)

@cathycole.bsky.social

#AS/#BreastCancer survivor/Prize-winning #shortstory writer, #novelist, and - surprising even herself - a Pushcart Nominated #poet. Represented by @katiefulf.bsky.social Bell Lomax Moreton Website: https://cathycoleauthor.com/

141 Followers  |  121 Following  |  16 Posts  |  Joined: 20.11.2024  |  2.0491

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Finished reading 'Into the Fire' - part of the Helen Grace series of books, although this book can be read as a standalone. From the opening page to the very last chapter, I was hooked. A thoroughly enjoyable read. @m_j_arlidge @orionbooks #amreading #amreviewing #books #writingcommunity

24.11.2025 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Number one! My little free short story collection, Not A Drop To Drink is currently an Amazon.uk β€˜bestseller’ in the category for British and Irish anthologies! Strictly speaking it isn’t an …

Number one! patsycollins.co.uk/number-one/

23.11.2025 10:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much, Karen

23.11.2025 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, Patsy

23.11.2025 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you.

23.11.2025 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hubby wrapped up well against the cold.

Dull grey day, but nothing beats a walk along the shore to blow away the cobwebs. #amwriting #amthinking #writingcommunity

22.11.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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With a little help from my friends

Free entry writing competitions, and other opportunities for writers.

womagwriter.blogspot.com/2025/11/with...

22.11.2025 10:23 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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People have been asking where they can get my new book 'The Wedding.' It’s available to pre-order now on Amazon. Here’s the link: buff.ly/wu4ozgM @katiefulf.bsky.social @orionbooks.bsky.social @belllomaxmoreton.bsky.social #writingcommunity #reading #publishing

22.11.2025 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's all becoming real now. I can finally reveal the cover for The Wedding. Isn't it gorgeous! #reading #writing #publishing #happy

20.11.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kew Gardens – a quiet oasis amid the hustle and bustle of London. After a few hours among the greenery I have a full heart and very sore feet. 😊

19.11.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sign saying 'As a superhero I would be 'Typoman' The writer of wrongs.'

Sign saying 'As a superhero I would be 'Typoman' The writer of wrongs.'

18.11.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great meeting with my agent and publisher. How lucky are they to have a view like this! Watch out for a brief – and surprised - appearance from @katiefulf.bsky.social @clarasokhn near the end of the video. @charlottemursell @orionbooks.bsky.social

18.11.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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eBook - Disguised Murder and Community Spirit In Little Mallow Two murders, a party of disguised suspects, and a seaside village full of cake. Why send invitations to a party in a building which doesn't yet exist? Why plan and pay for it anonymously and insist g...

If your library membership gives you access to Overdrive, you can now read all my ebooks for free.

www.overdrive.com/media/123073...

14.11.2025 08:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I am so excited to have my first book published, "13 Short Horror Stories for Bedtime". Thank you for all of your support! Please give this post a share and review!
Amazon
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Barnes and Noble
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/13-short-h...
Enjoy the spooky season!

#tracyrayauthor #horrorfam

17.10.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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From today until Sunday, over 10,000 used books reduced to only €1 per book in our big autumn sale. We only do 3 big clearance sales on the website per year - the best books sell quickly so get going! #spΓ©irgorm

thebookshop.ie/october-1-bo...

16.10.2025 06:10 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
5 star review for "Unearthing theTruth" just saying 'a good read'.

5 star review for "Unearthing theTruth" just saying 'a good read'.

A good (and short) review - for a good (and short, and free) read. mybook.to/unearthing

15.10.2025 11:53 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Almost afraid to say it but… I think that’s the main bulk of editing done on Book 1! 😊 Now I can get back to #amwriting #amwritingfiction #authorlife

08.10.2025 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Do you enter writing competitions?

If so, you might like to take a look at my blog – I post details of at least one free to enter competition each week.

#writers #writingcommunity

22.08.2025 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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cartoony rather sad looking pink tiger face

We are preparing a new UK/RoI #queerpoetry anthology. Up//Roar: Poems of Queer Resistance.
call out is live until 1st Nov. arachnepress.submittable.com/submit/33689...
pls share with any #queerpoets you know
@hazardpressuk.bsky.social is editing with me
@mxfrankduffy.bsky.social is doing cover

19.09.2025 10:34 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 4
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Still a few tickets left for Flash Fiction in Crannagael House at the #foodandciderweekend25 - Don't miss out!
Thursday 4th September, 2025 at 7pm - Tickets Β£11
armagh-navancentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

29.08.2025 10:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of Disguised Murder and Community Spirit in Little Mallow, showing a red 'Sale 99p / 99c' sticker.

Cover of Disguised Murder and Community Spirit in Little Mallow, showing a red 'Sale 99p / 99c' sticker.

The first book in my cozy/ cosy crime series is 99c / 99p for the next few days. #Booksky

mybook.to/LittleMallow1

01.08.2025 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sign the petition: Give unpaid carers the right to a break Millions of unpaid carers need a legal right to a break. Sign our petition today and help carers get the support they deserve.

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22.07.2025 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm very new to bsky and this is a fabulous beginning! Please do join us

18.07.2025 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Minister Andrew Muir Please Revoke The Re-Gen Waste Licence We urge the  Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Mr Andrew Muir to listen to the fears and concerns of the community of Warrenpoint / Carlingford Lough, to call for Re Gen Wast...

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.actnowni.org/petitions/sa...

09.07.2025 08:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Alt text: a cartoon style image of a disabled stick figure laying in an adjustable bed with a laptop tray table over their lap. they are typing the words "no to cuts! welfare not warfare!" these words are also displayed in banner style text above the individual's bed

Alt text: a cartoon style image of a disabled stick figure laying in an adjustable bed with a laptop tray table over their lap. they are typing the words "no to cuts! welfare not warfare!" these words are also displayed in banner style text above the individual's bed

Protesting from bed today in a national day of action against disability benefit cuts by UK government.

The money could be raised by taxing the superrich - they will barely notice it has gone whereas reducing welfare benefits will hurt people needlessly.
#WelfareNotWarfare #disability
#CutsKill

26.03.2025 10:52 β€” πŸ‘ 114    πŸ” 55    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 5

Really excited for this! ✨

04.03.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Join me in conversation with Fiona O'Rourke for the Dublin launch of Barren
πŸ—“ Wednesday 14 May 2025
πŸ•‘ 6:30pm – 8:30pm
πŸ“ @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social Dublin
RSVP via link: irishwriterscentre.ie/whats-on/boo...
#BookLaunch #IrishWriters #DublinEvents #AmReading #WomenWriters #LiteraryNight

22.04.2025 12:58 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This. Please sign.

06.04.2025 07:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fun morning in Rostrevor Community Book Corner listening to Flo Heyhoe reading from her first poetry collection "Famished for the Light" #writing #poetry

29.03.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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