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catherinemccarthy.bsky.social
Welsh author of dark fiction and roamer of ancient paths. Words in Haven Spec, Dark Matter, Gamut Mag and other strange places. Find me @ https://cmccarthywriter.substack.com/
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Got this beauty by @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social in the mail yesterday. Gonna dive in soon! I know Chester and I will get along swimmingly. Outcasts unite!❀️‍πŸ”₯

πŸ“•πŸ€‘ New Review! πŸ€‘πŸ“• Death of a Clown by @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social "It’s impossible not to be deeply moved by the journey of self-discovery of Chester Brown the conflicted clown. McCarthy’s foray into dark fantasy has only reinforced her label as a rising star of British speculative fiction."

Happy belated pub day to @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social and Death of a Clown (5/27)! Haven't picked this up yet? Now's your chance!! www.ericarobynreads.com/death-of-a-c...

It's rare that a review gives me shivers, but this one did.πŸ–€πŸ‘‡ I'm lost for words, @sobelobooks.bsky.social!☺️

Nothing better than seeing your book in a reader's hands!😍 Thank you so much, Dana! x

Can't tell you how excited I am to share a TOC with all these super human beans!😊

Hey! Have you listened to this week’s episode with the one and only @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social ? We talk about her new book DEATH OF A CLOWN published by the clowns at @sobelobooks.bsky.social. This book hit shelves last week. Learn what inspired her to tell this beautifully inspirational story.

Such an enjoyable read!🧑 Next up, I'm juggling three indie books at the same time!πŸ€ͺ

Sometimes, when I despair of humanity (as I did this morning), I need to remind myself of moments of calm I've experienced along the way.

ICYMI!

2025 has been a hard year so far for Apex. In the interest of transparency, we want to share what happened, the current state of things, and how you can help. We're determined to keep publishing great stories for many years to come, and your support is what will make that possible. πŸ–€πŸ‘½

Honoured to be a guest here. Please listen when you get chance.πŸ‘‡πŸ’™

A strange abandoned world where faith is a disease and help is light-years away. The Owl Men of Shanidar, my sci-fi weird tale, is 99 cents at Kobo & Amazon!

My copy arrives Thursday! x

My clown baby launched a week ago today!🀑 Sincere thanks to all who have picked it up.πŸ™ If you enjoy a genre blend of literary fiction and dark fantasy, please take a look at Death of a Clown. πŸ‘‡ Link: mybook.to/DeathofaClown

DEATH OF A CLOWN hit the streets a week ago and the response has been amazing! Thanks to everyone who bought a copy, shared the news, and left a review. Keep β€˜em coming, friends. You fill our hearts. Order your book at www.SobeloBooks.com πŸ™πŸ–€ @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social

It's #MustRead horror day! πŸ‘» @whatsleepsbeneath.com study the effect of horror cinema on college students' pop culture references, The Lineup highlight 7 feminist horror movies from the seventies courtesy of @gwendolynkiste.bsky.social, @horrortree.com look at the development of a trope ... 1/2

So touched by some of the messages I've received regarding this book that explain how it's affected them on a personal level. πŸ™πŸ–€

Find out why Chester took a hard right to Florence in @catherinemccarthy.bsky.social β€˜s DEATH OF A CLOWN, published by @sobelobooks.bsky.social

Seriously considering deleting my FBook author page entirely. The only interaction I get is from scammers and nut jobs.πŸ™„

Loving this German candle I found in an antique market. Paid Β£5.πŸ˜€

Got a handful of new subscribers! Thank you! I hope to make my newsletter worth your time!

❛ You learn for yourself, not for others, not to show off, not to put the other one down. Learning is your secret. It is all you have. It is the only thing you can call your own. Nobody can take it away. Louise Bourgeois, who died #OTD in 2010.

I second this, and must add @coyhall.bsky.social, @markpeters.bsky.social and @craigwallwork.bsky.social. Several others too, I apologize if I missed mentioning you.πŸ™

Planned on starting a new novel today, but the guilty weight of my WIPs forced me to revisit a half written short instead.πŸ˜… #writerslife

Talking all things 'Death of a Clown' with the wonderful @lcmarino.bsky.social πŸ‘‡ Please give it a listen!πŸ‘‚ youtu.be/nOWfOu9dvxY

From our current Human Experience-themed issue, James R. Robinson's article "Empathy & Sympathy", exploring what they are, how they differ and how they interrelate. (link in comments, artwork by Miles Walker.) #philosophy #emotion #empathy #sympathy

Just added this beauty to my Goodreads TBR, and I suggest you do, too. Stunning, @beverleylee.bsky.social!πŸ–€