I first came across Cork writer Gráinne Murphy’s evocative writing thanks to the wonderful Madeleine D’Arcy and Danielle McLaughlin, who run Fiction at the Friary. It was the tail end of the lockdowns, and the Cork literary salon was being conducted online. Gráinne was interviewed about her second novel, The Ghostlights, which ties together a… Read More Winter People Q&A with Gráinne Murphy
Just a quick post to say that Cork’s wonderful literary salon Fiction at the Friary returns with an in-person event tomorrow (February 27). It has been sorely missed. This month is slightly different to the usual guest author format in that it will be a showcase of work from Cork Words 2. Edited by Patricia… Read More Fiction at the Friary Cork writers showcase
Dear reader, I hope your Christmas has been a happy, or at least restful one. Like so many others, my household has had a visit from the Covid fairy (the worst one), but we’re making the best of it even if the festive antigen tests are outnumbering the selection boxes. I almost didn’t bother doing… Read More A farewell to 2021
Anyone who reads this blog regularly will know that I’m a huge fan of Fiction at the Friary, a monthly literary salon that takes place here in Cork. It is hosted by award-winning writers Danielle McLaughlin and Madeleine D’Arcy, and features a different guest author each month talking about their work, along with an optional… Read More Fiction at the Friary Q&A with Madeleine D’Arcy
I have been invited to read my From the Well winning story at the Cork International Short Story Festival, which takes place September 13-16. What a privilege. It was only last year that I first attended it as an audience member, and was blown away by the guest speakers. Any suggestion that I would be… Read More There will be words
Last Sunday, I went along to a new literary endeavour in Cork. Set up by writers Danielle McLaughlin and Madeleine D’Arcy, Fiction at the Friary was an afternoon of readings, an optional writing exercise (though I think everyone was too giddy to take it very seriously) and an open mic for brave souls willing to share… Read More Fiction at The Friary
It’s that time of week again when I round up the most interesting articles on the literary block. So pop on the kettle, put your feet up and rest those weary typing fingers for a few minutes. Judging life On Thursday, Akhil Sharma was announced as the winner of the 2016 International Dublin Literary Award for… Read More The weekly herding: winning words and being judgemental
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