@leonaoneill
Head of Undergraduate Journalism at Ulster University. Former Journalist, Northern Ireland. Field Producer, worldwide. Supernatural author. Literary Agent - Lisa Moylett. Founder of MediaStrong. PhD researcher. Newsroom Mental Wellbeing campaigner. Mum x 4
Part of my work with MediaStrong is making the public understand the challenges that journalists can face. One way I did this was through a TedTalk in Belfast. I did this while still wrestling with PTSD, my heart pounding and hands shaking. I hope you will take a look
youtu.be/ERIGYC0WzXg
If you’re interested in my work on journalist wellbeing, please do follow me over on my MediaStrong page 👇
Journalists often put up emotional barriers to protect themselves from the events and incidents they cover. It can help and hinder in equal measure #Journalism #MentalHealth
Great to see my friend, colleague and @mediastrong.bsky.social founder @leonaoneill.bsky.social has arrived. I can’t recommend her incredible book highly enough. It includes honest and raw accounts of the toll journalism can take on our mental health from some of the best names in the industry.
Thank you, sir! Great to see you on here!
Awk thanks Gerry! Was so lovely to see them. I was just heading for a coffee when I saw them all. Love seeing young people come in, so excited about their futures!
This BlueSky place is nice, isn’t it?
T’is! 😂😂
A big old Gothic book! Yes!
Same here, spent years building a community and taking all the hassle that comes with being a reporter and he ruins it all. Starting again over here. Best of luck with your own BlueSky adventure!
Thank you William! Good to see you over here!
Isn’t it beautiful? I will never tire of this view
Awh thank you Chris! Thanks so much!
My workplace serving some serious Hogwarts vibes today in the snow. Breathtaking on ordinary days, absolutely stunning today
Thank you so much Kristine, this site will take a little getting used to, but we’ll find a way!
Of course!
What a buzz, the author equivalent of seeing your name in lights. My book, Perdition Street, in the window of @waterstones.bsky.social
All the links to buy and press about the book are here - linktr.ee/leonaoneill
There wasn’t an option for that, no! I’ll figure it out!
Ok, tried to do that, think I’ve done it wrong, lol!
Cheers Amit, where do you find this Starter Pack? Can you search for it or does it just appear?
Umm, so is there a magic way to follow tons of people at once on here, or do you have to go on each profile and follow individually. If so, I’ll see you in a few weeks! So lovely to connect with so many though! This place is nice
I'll start. There have been SO MANY mad times. But the time that I wrote a newspaper column looking at K-Poppers, their passion and wild fanaticism and they mass reported me and a politician who commented on the status to the Met Police comes pretty close to the top
It feels like X has died a death. And as is the Irish way, we can all gather around for the wake, drink tea and talk about the good times, the mad times, the WTF times while mourning. So with that in mind, bring me your maddest Twitter/X moments.
Gorgeous lunchtime walk under blue skies #Ireland
I think we need more zines in the world! Now more than ever. Wondering if I can make some templates for those who might need help with designing... Anything to help others tap into that rebellious spirit 🤘
So I’ve heard! Fair play to them. I’ve interviewed them a few times for Vice News and Al Jaz, they are good craic
Sorry, but this is the funniest thread I have read in my entire life
Same, yeah. I haven’t seen Kneecap yet. Is it good? Have heard great reports
Yay!! Hello! It does seem a lot nicer than the ‘other place’. Hope you’re well
I was a journalist in Northern Ireland for 25 years. It was never easy. I used to read books to escape, now I write books folks can escape into and get lost. Here’s a link to my book - thecrowshoppe.com/products/per...
