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Derry crime writer McGilloway hoping to steal a march on rivals for top book prize

Derry crime writer, Brian McGilloway dropped into the city's Waterstones branch hoping to steal his way to a top national literary prize. McGilloway, is one of 18 authors longlisted for this year’s Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, ...

24 May 2022 at 13:33

Derry News

NI woman writes debut novel that brings Derry's Guildhall and other NI landmarks to life

A Belfast woman has fulfilled her dream of writing a book as she is set to launch her debut novel; a magical tale of mystery that brings landmarks across the country, including Derry, to life. Margaret McMahon’s novel 'Crescent Witches' is set ...

17 Mar 2023 at 14:33

Sir Walter Scott’s Rob Roy manuscript going on show at National Library

Hidden from all but a few scholars and saved from being sold off at auction, Sir Walter Scott’s manuscript of his novel Rob Roy is set to go on show to the public for the first time in at least 100 years. Written in the hand of one of the ...

03 Jan 2023 at 11:00

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Derry author shortlisted for a Romantic Novel Award 2023

Derry's Niamh Hargan, author of 'Twelve Days in May' has been shortlisted for a Romantic Novel Award 2023. 'Twelve Days in May' centres on Lizzy and Ciaran who were best friends twelve years ago, but haven’t spoken since. Now, both ...

02 Feb 2023 at 13:33

Local News

Malachy Sweeney’s debut novel captures the innocence of childhood adventures

A Donegal writer has just released his debut novel, following two previous books which helped document much about life in Donegal. Malachy Sweeney’s book Those Precious Years captures life in 1960s Donegal through the eyes of its ...

15 Nov 2022 at 18:33

Life

One Day author David Nicholls: I still get 4am terrors and worry about my work

It’s 20 years since his debut novel Starter For Ten launched David Nicholls’ hugely successful career as a bestselling novelist and screenwriter, followed by top romantic tales including One Day and Us, which were adapted for ...

23 Apr 2024 at 09:53

Life

Carol Kirkwood: Age doesn’t interfere with anything I do

The outlook is looking decidedly sunny for BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood following her engagement in May – although the happy couple haven’t got around to planning the big day yet. “It was a complete surprise,” she ...

19 Jul 2022 at 09:15

Scotland

Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction shortlist announced

The six-book shortlist for this year’s Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction has been revealed, with the winner due to be announced at the Borders Book Festival in Melrose on June 13. This year’s shortlist features ...

01 May 2024 at 09:00

Arts & Entertainment

Malcolm McDowell Woods' new novel celebrates Donegal’s beauty and warmth

Malcolm McDowell Woods is a longtime journalist, editor and writer and has announced the publication of his first novel, fictionally based in Donegal. What the Tide Leaves Behind, published by Dunnybegs Press, is a ...

05 May 2024 at 13:33

Books

Author TSJ Smith's second novel inspired 'in the hills of Donegal'

Donegal-based author TSJ Smith is about to release his highly anticipated second novel. The married father of three, 39, who lives at He lives in Ardeskin, Donegal Town, has followed up his successful debut novel, ...

06 Aug 2024 at 06:33

What's On

Author Estelle Birdy set to launch of her debut novel in Dundalk's Roe River Books

Estelle Birdy will be in Roe River Books for the Dundalk launch of her debut novel Ravelling this evenig, Friday June 14th at 7pm. Estelle, who grew up in Blackrock, Co. Louth and attended St. Vincent’s Secondary ...

14 Jun 2024 at 12:33

Novelist Hollinghurst ‘thrilled’ to be knighted by the King

A “thrilled” Alan Hollinghurst was knighted by the King and said “it is lovely” that the art of novel writing is getting such attention. The 70-year-old writer, who was honoured for his services to literature, ...

25 Mar 2025 at 17:01

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