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Bryan J Mason - Crime Writer

@bryanjmason.bsky.social

Black comedy crime writer. An Old Tin Can is the first in a new series set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. I also write regular theatre reviews. Member of Crime Writers Association www.bryanjmason.com #crime #author #books

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FREE Kindle book all week. tinyurl.com/mspk4875

10.11.2025 09:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Harry & The Squad are back! tinyurl.com/452nu7a4

08.11.2025 08:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Publication day with a FREE kindle of the 1st book in the series #crimefiction

05.11.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Read why I set my black comedy crime series in Northern Ireland during the Troubles

04.11.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“•Dead On by @bryanjmason.bsky.social πŸ“•

Here we are again in West Belfast with Harry Burnard & The Squad. I love this series; yes, it is crime fiction with a realistic historical backdrop, but it also has huge dollops of black humour & pathos. Enjoy!

Review tinyurl.com/wyzd2y86

#BookSkyπŸ’™πŸ“š

26.10.2025 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Deb!

29.10.2025 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Big news! My next book β€˜Dead On’ is on preorder for just 99p. Murder, Identity and … biscuits. tinyurl.com/4vu9abwh?fbc...

03.10.2025 06:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Look out for the cover reveal for the second In my black comedy crime series. #crimeFiction #book #northernIreland

14.09.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The second part of my Harry & The Squad black comedy crime series set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles is out soon. Sparks will fly on 5th November

02.09.2025 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m appearing as part of the inaugural Warminster Book Festival on 7 June. Workshops, readings, discussion and of course biscuits. πŸͺ don’t be put off by the image of a precariously balanced cup of coffee on a book warminsterbookfestival.co.uk

21.05.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review, Playfight, The Weston Studio, Bristol Old Vic – β€˜A funny, brutal and important play that earned its standing ovation’ Nina Cassells, Sophie Cox and Lucy Mangan star in Julia Grogan’s award-winning play

My latest theatre review of a powerful and funny play for @bristol247.bsky.social www.bristol247.com/culture/thea...

20.03.2025 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Satire is dead

26.02.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An Old Tin Can - a black comedy crime thriller based in Belfast during the Troubles. amzn.eu/d/6LkzJHH

17.02.2025 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: Cabin Fever, Alma Tavern & Theatre – 'A show that passes with flying colours: no excess baggage and a happy landing’ It’s high-octane two hander comedy from Fresh !nk Theatre Company

My review of a show at the Alma Tavern tonight. www.bristol247.com/culture/thea...

27.01.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: Home Ground, The Weston Studio, Bristol Old Vic – β€˜A vibrant and energising hour of pure theatre’ With a β€˜football, friendship and community’ theme, it’s the latest devised show from Young Company

My latest theatre review for @bristol. A vibrant Bristol Old Viv youth theatre production www.bristol247.com/culture/thea...

19.01.2025 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: & JULIET at Bristol Hippodrome - StageTalk Magazine This is definitely a show for today, with a laudably rich diversity, the right to be different, the overall message captured in the song I Want It That Way. β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†

My first review of musical theatre this year for @stagetalkmag.bsky.social I was sceptical about this one but loved it. stagetalkmagazine.com/p/35173

16.01.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gorgeous frosty days in the Cotswolds. Back to work on second draft of my next novel Dead On tomorrow

13.01.2025 23:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: Varna International Ballet, Swan Lake, Bristol Hippodrome – β€˜Who can resist the amazing technique from the young performers?’ It’s the concluding night in a trio of different ballet performances from the company

My first theatre review of the year. For @bristol247.bsky.social It’s ballet - and a good one! www.bristol247.com/culture/danc...

10.01.2025 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For the first time in my working life I’m pleased to be back at work after the Christmas holidays. It’s not always easy but being a full time writer is the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done.

02.01.2025 09:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m delighted to take two more steps on my writing journey. I’ve completed the first draft of my next novel β€˜Dead On’ … and signed a film/TV option for β€˜An Old Tin Can’ Thanks to SpellBound Books Ltd for their support and Lucy Hay
and Bang2write for introducing screenplay writers. πŸ“‘ πŸ“šπŸŽ¬πŸ“Ί

16.12.2024 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Only 99p on Kindle this week β€˜Deadly funny’ -Irish News #crimefiction #books

02.12.2024 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A very happy Thanksgiving to all my USA friends and readers. And thanks to the BookNook and Suburban Times for this profile thesubtimes.com/2024/11/27/i...

28.11.2024 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’d like to be included as a crime author. See my profile and www.bryanjmason.com

26.11.2024 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don’t you love libraries? Thanks to library volunteers who organised the Clifton LitFest last week. I enjoyed being on a panel with the talented @emilykoch.bsky.social and @gillymacmillan.bsky.social Bristol libraries have bought a copy of my new book An Old Tin Can and I’ve donated a further two.

22.11.2024 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exciting news (for me at least) coming soon…

20.11.2024 08:09 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER at Arnos Vale Cemetery - StageTalk Magazine Masterfully acted in a magnificently monstrous setting. What more could you want on a chilly winter’s eve? β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

My latest review. Definite 5* performances and production Red Rope Theatre stagetalkmagazine.com/p/34697

16.11.2024 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry Val - but it’s never too late to write a book πŸ“•

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What I Write by Bryan Mason I am pleased my friend and fellow author took time to visit the blog today to tell me all about his new book, An Old Tin Can. The book was published this year by SpellBound Books Ltd. Thank you for yo...

Many thanks to Val Penny for an opportunity to contribute to her blog. It sounds a bit Ernie Wise, but read about the books wot I wrote πŸ˜† www.valpenny.com/post/what-i-...

16.11.2024 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
THE SCENE OF THE CRIME WITH: EMILY KOCH, BRYAN J MASON & GILLY MACMILLAN Eventbrite - CLIFTON LITFEST 24 - (FOCCAL) presents THE SCENE OF THE CRIME WITH: EMILY KOCH, BRYAN J MASON & GILLY MACMILLAN - Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Clifton High School, Clifton, England. Find ...

I’m appearing at the prestigious Clifton LitFest this Sunday. Tickets are still available to hear me, @emilykoch.bsky.social and Gilly MacMillan along with moderator Jade Chandler. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-scene-.... foccal.com/litfest-even...

15.11.2024 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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