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Lorraine Levis

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πŸ“šHead of Sales for Bloomsbury in Ireland πŸ“š Author of β€˜Once Upon A Reader: Raising your Children with a Love of Books' πŸ“š Big Ol’ Nerd

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It’s a rabbit out of a hat: On magick, fantasy and pretty much everything else, with Alan Moore In October of this year, I spent a balmy evening talking with Alan Moore on the week that he had twoβ€Šβ€”β€Šcount ’em!β€” new books on the…

In October, I had a very long chat with Alan Moore. On magick, sci-fi, the perils of ecological doomerism, the joy of occultist pranks, the psychogeography of Stoke Newington, the invention of the taser - and much more!

As a Christmas treat here it is IN FULL.

seamas.medium.com/its-a-rabbit...

23.12.2024 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1157    πŸ” 364    πŸ’¬ 36    πŸ“Œ 26
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They speak a lot about 'disruping' the trad publishing scene but it looks more like a quicker Print on Demand service (which already exists) with them charging for AI services which are available elsewhere.
Serious self-pub authors (many of whom are bestsellers) will see through this.

25.11.2024 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'd love to know what's happening behind the scenes to justify the waste of sending so many of the same leaflet?
These all arrived in for my parents - one addressed to each of them and one for the Household. Do none of their families share?!
(Not you @socialdemocrats.bsky.social you're doing great)

25.11.2024 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’š Intro Pin! πŸ’š
I'm Lorraine (she/her), Head of Sales for Ireland at Bloomsbury and author of Once Upon a Reader πŸ“š
Other interests include gaming (cosy), cosplay πŸͺ‘and dnd 🎲

18.11.2024 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

AHHHHH delighted for you Dave!!! Can't wait to read it!!

18.11.2024 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A bookshelf featuring Pablo and Splash by Sheena Dempsey with other books slightly in frame

A bookshelf featuring Pablo and Splash by Sheena Dempsey with other books slightly in frame

A bookshelf featuring Be Wild Little One by Olivia Hope with other books slightly in frame

A bookshelf featuring Be Wild Little One by Olivia Hope with other books slightly in frame

Spotted some friends in Dublin Zoo this evening ❀️
@sheenadempsey.bsky.social
@oliviahopewriter.bsky.social

15.11.2024 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I got one and am now taking a well deserved break...

14.11.2024 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🀣🀣🀣

13.11.2024 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He just wants to be an influencer πŸ˜…

13.11.2024 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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He thinks he's helping...

13.11.2024 10:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The 'follow all' function is very handy!! Thank you for the list ❀️

12.11.2024 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Of course I wish Held had won (biased πŸ˜…) but a shorter sci-fi novel?? Could this be a Booker winner that's up my street?!

12.11.2024 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I am thank you 😊 we must run into each other IRL again soon!!!

25.10.2023 09:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A proof copy of the book American Mother by Colum McCann with Diane Foley

A proof copy of the book American Mother by Colum McCann with Diane Foley

I read American Mother from start to finish on Sunday and WOW what a heart-wrenching story.
Not what I was expecting when I picked up a Colum McCann book at all but he writes Diane’s story so vividly that it’s all-consuming.
I’m really excited to see what readers make of it in February! πŸ“–

24.10.2023 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Basking in the glow of the epicness - huge congratulations πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

24.10.2023 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great to see you guys! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰ looking forward to seeing ye soon 😊

24.10.2023 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Karina!! The nerves are real now πŸ˜‚

23.10.2023 08:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much! πŸ’™

22.10.2023 20:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Starting the new job tomorrow so shiny new slate in loads of ways - hi everyone! It already seems less stressful over here πŸ˜‚

22.10.2023 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0