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Eoghan Egan Writer

@eoghanegan

Sales Manager by day. Crime writer at night.

 Ireland
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Joined July 2012
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Hamnet

Hamnet

England, 1580: The Black Death creeps across the land, an ever-present threat, infecting the healthy, the sick, the old and the young alike. The end of days is near, but life always goes on. A young...

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Not Simon & Schuster: Deconstructing an impersonation scam writerunboxed.com/?s=Not+Sim…
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Journalist and critic Walter Marsh wrote a book about theft and deception. Now AI scams are flooding his inbox. theguardian.com/books/commen…

I wrote a book about theft and deception – and now AI scams are flooding my inbox | Walter Marsh

Authors like me are being targeted by AI-powered accounts promising exposure and fake reviews

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Common mistakes new writers make... and how to fix them. writerunboxed.com/2026/02/23…

Common Mistakes New Writers Make and How to Fix Them

For the last few years, I’ve worked as a developmental editor for a small publishing house as well as with creative writing students who want to improve their skills. More recently, I took on the r…

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#FridayFunny See? You leave your toys all over the floor and now Mummy can't watch her favourite programme.
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lithub.com/why-everyone-yes-… Why everyone - yes, everyone - should join a book club.

Why Everyone—Yes, Everyone—Should Join a Book Club

“Books are something social—a writer speaking to a reader—so I think making the reading of a book the center of a social event, the meeting of a book club, is a brilliant idea.” –Yann Martel * Our …

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crimereads.com/the-pull-of-g… Author Will Dean on the pull of gritty, authentic crime fiction in the era of AI slop.
The Pull of Gritty, Authentic Crime Fiction in the Era of AI Slop

The Pull of Gritty, Authentic Crime Fiction in the Era of AI Slop

More than ever before, we crave authenticity. In a world of filters, algorithms, and deepfakes, we seek out honesty and integrity. Fortunately, crime fiction can satisfy that craving. What is real …

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Where do writers find inspiration? Jennifer van der Kleut on finding inspiration in Reddit's "Am I The A$$hole" forum. crimereads.com/jennifer-van-…
Jennifer van der Kleut On Finding Inspiration in Reddit’s “Am I The A$$hole” Forum

Jennifer van der Kleut On Finding Inspiration in Reddit’s “Am I The A$$hole” Forum

We all use fiction as an escape from the stress and grind of our everyday lives. But what about the times real life is crazier than a song, wackier than any fiction? That can be just as good—as lon…

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lithub.com/writing-the-books… Virginia Pye on why she keeps writing what excites her, regardless of genre.
Writing the Books We Want to Write

Writing the Books We Want to Write

On a rainy winter evening in Somerville, a group of women authors were eating pizza and bowling candlepins at Sacco lanes when the topic of branding came up. That is, how a writer can feel pegged o…

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lithub.com/the-origins-of-on… Super Mario Bros. The origins of one of the most beloved video games of all time.
The Origins of One of the Most Beloved Video Games of All Time

The Origins of One of the Most Beloved Video Games of All Time

I wonder if Shigeru Miyamoto had any inkling that his early doodles of a mustachioed guy in a cap and overalls would become one of the most recognizable characters in the world. At the time Donkey …

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impakter.com/how-publishing-… How the publishing industry addresses the carbon footprint of books.
How the Publishing Industry Addresses the Carbon Footprint of Books - Impakter

How the Publishing Industry Addresses the Carbon Footprint of Books - Impakter

Books are ever-present in our lives: we look through picture books when we are children, study textbooks in school and at university, and, if we discover

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androidpolice.com/spotify-is… Spotify is quietly developing a game-changing feature for book lovers.
Spotify is quietly developing a game-changing feature for book lovers

Spotify is quietly developing a game-changing feature for book lovers

It could change how you switch between reading and listening

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publishingperspectives.com/2… Publishers move to join copyright lawsuit over Google’s Gemini AI product.
Publishers Move to Join Copyright Lawsuit Over Google’s Gemini AI Product

Publishers Move to Join Copyright Lawsuit Over Google’s Gemini AI Product

“This case will address a fundamental question of the AI era: what responsibility do AI companies have to copyright owners whose works they’ve stolen to build their trillion-dollar businesses?” By...

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axios.com/2026/01/16/chatgpt… ChatGPT ads are coming, and they'll be influenced by your conversations.
ChatGPT ads are coming, and they'll be influenced by your conversations

ChatGPT ads are coming, and they'll be influenced by your conversations

OpenAI will begin testing advertising on its free and Go tiers in the U.S. in the coming weeks.

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theconversation.com/a-global… A global publishing scam assisted by AI has targeted Australia. Here are 5 tips to avoid scammers.
A global publishing scam assisted by AI has targeted Australia. Here are 5 tips to avoid scammers

A global publishing scam assisted by AI has targeted Australia. Here are 5 tips to avoid scammers

Aspiring authors in Australia are among those who have been scammed by a network of publishing houses using cloned websites and AI tools.

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The hardcover of my novel From Dark to Light is now available in 2025 revised story edition is on Amazon. Linktree in bio. amazon.com/Dark-Light-Wonder…
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#FridayFunny It's hard to believe you've never put up wallpaper before.
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Six writers on the most surprising parts of their writing routines. lithub.com/six-writers-on-th…
Six Writers on the Most Surprising Parts of Their Writing Routines

Six Writers on the Most Surprising Parts of Their Writing Routines

This first appeared in Lit Hub’s Craft of Writing newsletter—sign up here. Shelby Van Pelt I listen to music while I write. I find it hard to focus while in total silence. And my old-school wired e…

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Making a killing on Wall Street: Why the corporate world is perfect for thrillers. crimereads.com/wall-street-t…
Making a Killing on Wall Street: Why the Corporate World Is Perfect for Thrillers

Making a Killing on Wall Street: Why the Corporate World Is Perfect for Thrillers

Five minutes before a crucial presentation, an executive twice my age and three times as confident pulled me aside. He didn’t offer me guidance or wish me luck. Instead, he said, “Kristine, g…

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Alia Hanna Habib offers a guide to finding a literary agent. lithub.com/Alia-Hanna-Habib-…
Alia Hanna Habib Offers a Guide to Finding an Agent

Alia Hanna Habib Offers a Guide to Finding an Agent

This first appeared in Lit Hub’s Craft of Writing newsletter—sign up here. Go to a bookstore. No, we are not usually lurking in the aisles (though we might be), but we are reliably found in the ack…

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