Writers for Repeal
It’s been quite a week in Ireland. After a sometimes divisive campaign, we voted, overwhelmingly to repeal the eighth, and put an end to years of sadness for Irish women, forced to leave their country to […]
Residency at Cill Rialaig
Many thanks to the Irish Writer’s Centre and the Arts Council for choosing me as one of the seven writers to have a 10 day residency at Cill Rialaig in wildest Kerry in November. I gather […]
Wexford Literary Festival
Many thanks to author Carmel Harrington (pictured,) for inviting me to take part in the Reader’s Day at the Wexford Literary Festival this year. I talked about ghostwriting to an amazingly receptive audience, who showed enormous […]
Ghostwriting Masterclass in Wexford
Have you ever wondered how ghost-writing works? Do you have a story to tell, but feel that you need some help to write it? Are you a writer who would like to collaborate with someone, and […]
Feature Writing at The Irish Writer’s Centre.
For anyone who wants to break into journalism, I’m giving a six week course in Feature Writing at the Irish Writers Centre. We’ll be talking about how to get ideas, how to pitch etc, but concentrating […]
Zadie Smith and Nick Laird in Bantry
I’m just back from my eighth visit to the West Cork Literary Festival; and it was one of the best ever. Zadie Smith and Nick Laird were amazing interviewees on Saturday night. Nick had the audience […]
Emma Donoghue gets Oscar Nomination
It’s great to see Ireland celebrate Emma Donoghue; who has been nominated for an Oscar for the Screenplay adaptation of her novel, ‘Room.’ f Certain sections of the media were once less than supportive, as my […]
The Death of Father Gerry Reynolds.
I was saddened to hear of the death, yesterday, of the great peacemaker, Father Gerry Reynolds. I interviewed him for Reality magazine back in 2009. This article, below, has been quoted, in the BBC amongst other […]
Event with Cecelia Ahern
It’s always a pleasure to meet Cecelia Ahern. From the time we first met, after the publication of Ps I Love You, through various other interviews and book events over the years, I have always adored […]
Book Launch. Alan Walsh
I love book launches. They’re a great way to celebrate books, meet friends, and chat with like minded people. Then there’s the wine…. We had a memorable night on 5th November, when I did the honours […]
Ghostwriting Workshops at Dalkey Creates
Have you always wanted to write a book? Do you want to write your memoir, or tell someone else’s story? Then come along to the Dalkey Creates Festival on 17th and 18th October, where I’ll be […]
Whispering Hope Number One Non-Fiction
My latest ghosting, Whispering Hope, telling the true story of five Magdalene Women has gone straight into the bestseller lists at number one in paperback non-fiction in Ireland. it is selling well in England too. Brilliantly […]