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A Few of My Favourite Children's Books
Author and Culture NI critic Claire Savage recalls the stories which enchanted her early years ahead of the launch of her own first novel for young readers -
The Seven Last Words
Responding to Haydn's 18th century composition hasn't been easy for author Jan Carson, yet the classical collaboration has still presented its own creative rewards -
Women Writers on Writing
As female wordsmiths celebrate International Women's Day, Lucy Caldwell and Lesley Allen share advice on putting pen to paper and overcoming rejection -
Josef Locke: Still Blazing Away
A century after his birth, a new biography and exhibition of artefacts will give a definitive account of the celebrated singer's life in show business -
Writers Respond to Refugee Images
Glenn Patterson, Jan Carson and Colin Dardis imagine life as displaced people around the world, as part of Oxfam Ireland exhibition touring NI libraries -
Six Books for Christmas
Give the gift of reading as Damian Smyth selects some of the best works published by local writers over the past 12 months -
Garbhan Downey's One-off Christmas Present
Derry writer produces new limited-edition novelette in the space of a month, making for a perfect last-minute stocking filler -
Michael McLaverty Short Story Award
Linen Hall Library names Cork writer Kevin Doyle as biennial competition winner with runners up Ciarán Folan and Sinéad Slattery -
Christmas Ghost Stories
Claire Savage traces the chilling roots of a largely forgotten festive tradition, from Shakespearean theatre to Victorian séances -
Do Authors Need to be Bloggers?
A worthless distraction or a necessary means of interaction? Five local wordsmiths share their views on the lot of the modern writer
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