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David Looby

@DLooby1977

Writing. Books. Great food. Travel. Tennis. Communications Executive. Opinions my own.

 Wexford
Joined September 2010
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Really looking forward to speaking at Electric Avenue run by the fantabulous @RedBooksWexford, with wonderful author @TinaACallaghan this Friday. Hope to see you there for a talk about the themes of my debut novel, my writing process and a whole lot more.
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Thrilled to have the opportunity to discuss 'A Billion Sharp Pieces' on The Book Show on Spain's largest English speaking station, Talk Radio Europe. Discussed character develpment, my writing process, research, journalism: talkradioeurope.com/clients/… Ybernia
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Ybernia@ybernia_booksApr 28
Beautiful piece by David Looby in Books Ireland Magazine. His love for literature shines through with every answer. David is also the author of A Billion Sharp Pieces. booksirelandmagazine.com/it-… #books #fiction #interview
‘It was such a kind gift, it pulled me out of my grief’—David Looby - Books Ireland

‘It was such a kind gift, it pulled me out of my grief’—David Looby - Books Ireland

'It was such a generous, kind gift of a book, as it pulled me out of my grief '—David Looby talks about the books in his life for our Q&A A Billion Sharp Pieces by David Looby (Ybernia) is a sinuous...

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Here's a link to today's 'I Remember' show on @SouthEastRadio in which I discuss my debut novel, career, life and times (Jesus am I this old!) #Wexford southeastradio.ie/podcasts/i…
Saturday 15th April 2026 - I Remember

Saturday 15th April 2026 - I Remember

I Remember with Michael Doyle

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Surreal moment to kick off the weekend-to read this article in The Echo-a Cork publishing institution and paper I've known all my life-including during my time at UCC in the Nineties! Here's the link: echolive.ie/corklives/ar... amazon.co.uk/Billion-Shar... @ybernia @echolive
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#Kerry woman Breda enjoying 'A Billion Sharp Pieces' off Antarctica: 'A great read and kept me guessing til the end.'
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A Billion sharp pieces

A Billion sharp pieces

On a sun-drenched beach in northern Spain, Todd McCarthy sees an old college friend – a friend with whom he shares a troubled past. The life he has forged for himself – with his partner Jade – is...

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Made the local paper and feeling on top of the world! Thanks New Ross Standard reporter Jessica O'Connor for the excellent coverage of my book launch. amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GFFBF2B1 #newauthor @ybernia_books
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Thanks to everyone who attended the launch of my debut novel 'A Billion Sharp Pieces' at New Ross Library. It was fantastic to have such a great crowd and to have family and friends there as we discussed the book - a psychological thriller and love story Ybernia
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Thanks @kclr96fm for having me on for the Friday Panel today. (Listen in to the final 40 minutes of this excellent show 👇) Great to meet comedian Sophie Wren also. player.autopod.xyz/1195881?f…… @ybernia_books
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Man missing from #Wexford 👇 independent.ie/regionals/wex…
Missing Wexford man has been found safe and well

Missing Wexford man has been found safe and well

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Thanks so much to Cathy for spotlighting my debut novel on her fantastic blog: WhatCathyReadNext.
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An excerpt from A Billion Sharp Pieces by David Looby #books #thriller #excerpt @bernia_books @DLooby1977 whatcathyreadnext.co.uk/2026… via @Cathy_A_J
An excerpt from A Billion Sharp Pieces by David Looby @bernia_books @DLooby1977

An excerpt from A Billion Sharp Pieces by David Looby @bernia_books @DLooby1977

My guest today on What Cathy Read Next is author David Looby. David’s debut novel A Billion Sharp Pieces was published in paperback by Ybernia on 22nd December 2025. David describes A Billion…

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Thanks so much to the @WaterfordNS for this article. waterford-news.ie/news/forme…
Former Waterford resident to launch debut novel - News - Waterford News & Star

Former Waterford resident to launch debut novel - News - Waterford News & Star

The story is a sinuous and exciting take on the psychological thriller genre

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Podcast about my debut novel 'A Billion Sharp Pieces'. Thanks Enda and Maria of @ybernia_books #Wexford #Kerry #psychologicalthriller
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Author David Looby joined us on the podcast to talk about an identity that straddles the Atlantic, his former life as a journalist, and his new book, A Billion Sharp Pieces. audioboom.com/posts/8847410-… #BookLovers #BookTwitter #release #February
David Looby talks about his debut novel: A Billion Sharp Pieces

David Looby talks about his debut novel: A Billion Sharp Pieces

David Looby has travelled extensively, worked as a journalist and has a perspective that straddles both sides of the Atlantic. He talks about all this, as well as his debut novel.

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'A BILLION SHARP PIECES' is now available to buy on Amazon Uk: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GFFBF2B1
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Thrilled to announce 'A Billion Sharp Pieces' is now available to buy here: ybernia.com/shop/p/a-billion… A psychological thriller - set in Spain and Ireland - explores themes of toxic relationships, bullying, love, hate, with humour too. Thanks to @ybernia_books for all their support
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Book cover reveal. Excited to announce my debut novel 'A Billion Sharp Pieces' is being released on Monday, December 22nd to buy via publiisher Ybernia's website and will be available on Amazon and in some local and Spanish bookshops shortly afterwards. #ybernia
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Doomsday fun at #drstrangelove #dublin Bravo Steve Coogan 👏
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Igoli is out now! The first #book of the #romantasy Draconangelus series is packed with action, romance and incredible creatures... another world is about to be revealed. Discover it now at ybernia.com/shop/p/igoli-1-e… #dragons #angels #christmas #presents #booktrailer #romantic #love
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Beyond thrilled to sign a contract for my first novel, a psychological thriller set in #Spain and #Ireland with Madrid based publishers @ybernia_books. 2025 let's be having ya!
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