Sean Watkin

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Chris Bridges’ debut novel has been shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award 2025 along with Black Water Rising and 4 other fantastic writers whose novels I can’t wait to read. Here’s my mini review of Sick to Death.

This was a lovely surprise to come home to @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social #TheakstonOldPeculierCrimeWritingFestival #McDermidDebutAward. ❤️

A clue to what’s coming…

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Something is coming…

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Learn more about Black Water Rising

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Such an interesting article from @kingsley-pearson.bsky.social, an amazing new voice in crime fiction. Check it out!

Beyond excited to say I’ve been shortlisted for this year’s McDermid Debut Award alongside some great writers. #TheakstonsAwards #TheakstonsCrime

language, power, and the patriarcHy LANGUAGE, POWER, AND THE PATRIARCHY: How the open use of misogynistic language in the gay community erodes LGBTQ+ credibility by Sean Watkin Misogynistic language within pockets of the gay communit…

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Check out my new article “Language, Power, and the Patriarchy: How the open use of misogynistic language in the gay community erodes LGBTQ+ credibility” now. Link in the comments.

Yikes #TheHandmaidsTale season six has been dreadful. Slow, uneventful. The finale felt like a moody 90s music video from VH1 in parts. All June has done this season is walk around and say things. After a three year wait, this is the best they could do?

Well this is nice! Hope to see some of you there next week.

This is going to be THRILLING! Get your tickets now

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Thrilled to be in conversation with Sarah Mellor and @simonmccleave.bsky.social hosted by Louise Cullen at @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social tomorrow. Do you have your tickets? Check the comments for the link to buy one!

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newquay and the seekers Author note: If you’ve ever lost someone you loved, you’ll know how painful it can be; how even thinking about them can bring tears to your eyes. When I was in my first year at universi…

“Newquay and the Seekers” is a deeply personal story about my grandparents. You can check it out here seanwatkin.co.uk/newquay-and-...

It's PODCAST day - tune in for a chat with @ellygriffiths.bsky.social and we introduce you to debut author
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Now look I know… I know how BLACK WATER RISING ended. I’m sorry, I can’t share anything with you until book two is out in January 2026. BUT, here’s a look at the title and cover. 😉

Don’t say I don’t spoil you.

So excited to be part of this. Check it out wherever you listen to your podcasts this Friday!

Have you read #BlackWaterRising yet? What’re you waiting for? It’s out now!

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Cover of Black Water Rising, a novel by Sean Watkin

'Peter Pan & #BlackWaterRising explore themes of loss, the fear of the unknown, and the even worse fear of the things we do know: the dark things that lurk in our minds & tell us we’re terrible, awful people'- @sewa85.bsky.social

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An Evening with Crime Writers Sean Watkin, Sarah Mellor and Simon McCleave | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about An Evening with Crime Writers Sean Watkin, Sarah Mellor and Simon McCleave today.

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