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Rutholearywriter
@ruthwriter.bsky.social
Irish Times bestselling author of The Weekend Break, A Week To Remember and The Last Week of Him. Published by Poolbeg and represented by Kate Nash Agent. I live in Dublin, Ireland, and write a travel blog on my website www. rutholearywriter.com.
Plenty of copies of my latest novel The Last Week of Him available in all bookshops and in ebook and audio format, perfect bank holiday reading. #booksky
April 4, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Full moon tonight, 01 April. No, it's not a prank it will actually be there although it may feel like a prank if you live in Dublin because it's so cloudy that we probably will not see it. But happy Pink Moon to all who celebrate. It symbolises renewal blossoming and stepping into growth. 🌕
April 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Morning all and it's another exciting week at #womenwritersnet. Tomorrow (Thursday 3 April), we're delighted to be interviewing @ruthwriter.bsky.social and will find out more about her latest title #TheLastWeekOfHim. Do join us!
April 1, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Hi everyone I hope you’re enjoying your weekend. My latest Rambling Ruth Travel blog can be found on my website www.rutholearywriter.com
This is not my usual blog post as it covers my two book launches one in Dublin and one in Belmullet Co Mayo for my latest novel and Irish Times bestseller. +
Ruth O'Leary Writer
Welcome to Ruth O'Leary Writer, where you can explore original fiction and discover her debut novel.
www.rutholearywriter.com
March 29, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Thank you for this lovely review 🙏
March 29, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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A tender exploration of love, grief, friendships and relationships, an endearing and heart-warming novel.

The Last Week of Him by @ruthwriter.bsky.social www.swirlandthread.com/the-last-wee...

#BookReview #booksky
The Last Week of Him by Ruth O'Leary | Review
The Last Week of Him by Ruth O'Leary (Poolbeg 2026) is a story of 'friendship, betrayal and secrets that refuse to stay buried.'
www.swirlandthread.com
March 25, 2026 at 12:31 PM
I'm looking forward to this. Join me next Thursday and bring your questions!
Don't miss our upcoming #WomenWritersNet #AuthorInterview on Thursday 2 April! It's with the wonderful @ruthwriter.bsky.social! A great chance to pose her your own questions! #booksky #womenwriters
March 29, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Mayo people! My Mayo book launch is in Belmullet on Saturday 14 March. All welcome!
March 3, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Dublin people! My book launch is Friday the 6th in Eason Stephens Green Shopping Centre at 6.30. All welcome 🤗
March 3, 2026 at 11:26 AM
My new novel The Last Week of Him is out tomorrow! Available in all Irish bookshops or to order online. Also available as an audio book.
March 3, 2026 at 11:24 AM
The paperback edition of my debut novel is out next week with a beautiful new cover. You can preorder here: www.easons.com/the-weekend-...
May 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Hi everyone,
I am running a short story competition with Reedsy USA. The details are below but the deadline is Friday 16 May by midnight and the word count is 1000-3000 words. The theme is LOST IN TRANSLATION. Entry fee is $5, winning story gets $250! Good luck 😀✍️

blog.reedsy.com/creative-wri...
Lost in Translation with Ruth O’Leary - A Weekly Writing Contest
Enter our weekly Writing Prompts Contest for the chance to win $250 and publication on our blog!
blog.reedsy.com
May 11, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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I have arrived on Substack ! And I didn’t lose my mind setting it up. 😂
Come and say hi 👋 so that I can figure out how it works 😂🤷‍♀️
I've arrived on Substack!
Welcome to my writing and travel Substack page.
open.substack.com
April 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Both my books are in the top ten !!🕺🏻🕺🏻
April 15, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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#BookReview

#AWeekToRemember by @ruthwriter.bsky.social 💙📚

A journey of self-discovery on the Camino

A gorgeous cast of characters
A stunning setting
A captivating story

"Buen Camino"

Pub w/ Poolbeg Books

www.swirlandthread.com/a-week-to-re...
#booksky #travel
March 26, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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"With a gorgeous cast of characters, a stunning setting and a captivating story A Week to Remember is a really beautiful read"

#BookReview of #AWeekToRemember by Ruth Writer via @maireadhearne.bsky.social

@ruthwriter.bsky.social | #PoolbegBooks | #BookSky
A Week to Remember by Ruth O'Leary | Review
A Week to Remember by Ruth O'Leary (Poolbeg Press) is described as 'a story of healing, betrayal, and finding courage on the Camino'.
www.swirlandthread.com
March 26, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Mullingar! Three of the characters in my new novel are from Mullingar. I signed copies of A WEEK TO REMEMBER in Bookstation, Eason’s and Just Books 📚
March 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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This is the way to spend Lá Féile Pádraig - reading an Irish writer! Ruth O’Leary was in this morning signing copies of her latest book - A Week To Remember 🥂💕 @ruthwriter.bsky.social
March 15, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Thank you Chapters for these great photos!
March 15, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Here’s an article I wrote for Writing.ie about walking the Camino for my new book A Week To Remember 🙏
March 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM