Steph E Barry

Editor/Writer. MFA CW (1st); Words Ire mentee; Arts Council Agility Award 21/22; StingingFly New Writer SL 23. Jericho bursary SL 23. CNP LLL 24.#disability

[Steph E Barry @stephyebee]

#posterpit 94k words.
DEATH’S CHALICE
POWERLESS meets STRANGER THINGS
A disappearing world. A girl losing herself. A boy already lost.
Hunter & hunted, must survive deadly trials before they vanish from each other’s memories and the world vanishes with them. #no AI

[Steph E Barry @stephyebee]

@testamentshulu Fantastic storytelling and acting @MargaretAtwood is a true inspiration 💕

[Steph E Barry @stephyebee]

@vickyweberbooks The Book of Lost Hours by Hayley Gelfuso. 💕💕

[Steph E Barry @stephyebee]

@saraduranauthor Fossil-based magic, yes please.

[Steph E Barry @stephyebee]

@GemmaCisWriting @sadisticaurthor Congratulations 💕

[Olivia Emerick (open to queries!) @oliviamemerick]

Thought I'd share some info on how specifics in your query letter can really make your query stand out!

[Jason Corcoran @jason_corcoran]

Popped into @DubrayBooks in Swords Pavilion and delighted to see Leaving Russia is keeping some nice company.
● Kind manager insisted I sign their remaining 8 copies and said I just missed an enthusiastic buyer of the book. @quartetbooks

[Colleen Coble @colleencoble]

I don't get upset about much, but there's an issue going on in the publishing world that's very distressing. I keep seeing people tell writers not to use em dashes or ellipses because people will think their book was written by AI.

Here's the truth--54 of my books were stolen to train AI. Stolen books happened to most authors I know. We used those em dashes and ellipses FIRST. They are OUR tools and don't belong to AI. Authors, use all the tools at your disposal and fight back!

I use Grok to research medical stuff, especially about my husband's cancer. I ask it things (anything you search on a search engine uses AI) but it never writes anything for me. Every em dash and ellipse in my books are put there by me and they will stay there.

There's a frenzy of AI accusations out there, but as readers, please don't join in on the witch hunt. Most of us are just using the writing tools they've always used.

[Jason Corcoran @jason_corcoran]

Full video of my interview y'day with @IrelandAMVMTV about my book Leaving Russia is now up on YouTube. Thanks to Muireann, Tommy and tue producers for having me on and the excellent questions.
https://t.co/SqznCdvGRA

[Jason Corcoran @jason_corcoran]

Thanks to @bookstationeire chain for flagging Leaving Russia as a bestseller after our launch and media blitz last week.
@quartetbooks

[Sara Cox @saranaidinecox]

About me #cheshirenovelprize2026

[SnDMedia @SnDMediaNews]

Gardaí Appeal as Concerns Grow Over Missing Cavan Schoolgirl

An Garda Síochána has issued a public appeal for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Egle Tktekutyt, who was reported missing from Kingscourt on Thursday, 30 April 2026.

Egle was last seen getting off a bus in Navan on Wednesday, 29 April, shortly before 11 a.m. She is described as 5 ft 1 in (155 cm) tall, of slim build, with dark blonde hair and blue eyes. At the time she was wearing grey leggings, a black jumper, white long socks, white runners and carrying a black backpack.

Gardaí and Egle’s family have expressed concern for her wellbeing and are urging anyone who may have seen her or has information on her current location to come forward immediately.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bailieboro Garda Station on [phone], the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

[Steph E Barry @stephyebee]

@jason_corcoran @Billbrowder @edwardlucas @cjcmichel Congratulations Jason. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #writingcommunity can’t wait to read.

[Jason Corcoran @jason_corcoran]

It's finally here. Just cracked open the first advance copies of Leaving Russia by @quartetbooks
● Many thanks to all of you for the crucial pre-orders ahead of its release on April 30. More updates here: https://t.co/0cQk1t9Vq2

[Steph E Barry @stephyebee]

@vickyweberbooks My two dogs ate a chapter of mine a while ago when they were puppies. Everyone’s a critic lol. I ended up rewriting it - they were spot on. 😂

[Sara Cox @saranaidinecox]

We are shaking things up @Cheshirenovelprize 2026👇👇👇

[Susie Lindau @SusieLindau]

WE USED TO LIVE HERE x THE REVENANT

An editor and #AgentsGuide for The Deadline.

Writing in a remote location would be romantic if you didn't have to fight to survive.

#QuestPit #H #A #Q

[Rachel J is querying @RachelJB6]

Here's my updated #questpit #agentsguide for THE DREAM ARCHITECT, my #YA / crossover fantasy novel about an anxious student who must travel to her friends nightmares in order to save them.

Sometimes, dreams can be devastating. #Q #S
Art by eburnsillustrations

[Steph E Barry @stephyebee]

@RachelJB6 @LaneyLAuthor Love this! 🙌🙌 you had me at Inception.

[Hannah Nagle @hannahgnagle]

Presenting my #agentguide for SUCH A FICKLE FATE, my 75k grounded fantasy featuring:

🤍Celtic mythology
🤍Seer FMC/Demigod MMC
🤍intertwined destinies
🤍anxiety & depression rep
🤍slow burn
🤍female friends/found fam
🤍real-world setting

#questpit #NA #YA #Q #F

[Rebecca Leigh is querying AD INFERNUM @rebleighauthor]

NINTH HOUSE x THE SECRET HISTORY

When five students find their names at the scene of a murder, they must work together to solve it before the shadows of the university swallow them whole.

➤• Endometriosis FMC
➤• Multi POV
➤• Secret Societies

#questpit #YA #Q #T #S