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Doing Justice to Valberg
Author and solicitor Desmond Doherty on the lauded crime series, and adapting to the big screen, ahead of the launch of its third instalment -
Sure, Why Would Ye Not? and Other Irish Turns of Phrase
Fermanagh writer Rodney Edwards gives a flavour of his debut book with ten of the uniquely indigenous expressions that pepper its dialogue -
Read an Extract from The Faerie Thorn
The title story from debut author Jane Talbot's collection of dark fairy tales is the perfect mood setter for Halloween -
An Affirming Flame
Gerald Dawe looks at the life of soldier and poet Francis Ledwidge, one of the inspirations behind his new book on Irish writing and wartime -
Aspects Festival Preview
The Irish literary feast's 24th edition reaches out to new corners of Bangor with boundary-pushing events celebrating the written word -
John McAllister Does Things By the Book
The Armagh author on how early writing habits and working life during the Troubles continues to shape his acclaimed crime novels -
Belfast Literature - August 2015
Round-up of the best literary events, readings and festivals taking place throughout the next month -
Hewitt Finds His Rightful Home
Ulster Museum hosts the returning exhibition recognising the literary legacy of its most celebrated alumni -
Read a New Poem by Michael Longley
'The Snowdrops' is taken from the award-winning Belfast poet's new illustrated collection Sea Asters -
Five Tips For Getting Published
The Irish Writers Centre offer advice on how to see your work in print before bringing Publishing Day to the Belfast Book Festival -
Elaine Gaston
The Ballycastle poet on launching her debut collection on Doire Press and using language to confront the everyday complexities of North Coast life -
Humdinger! Children's Story Festival 2015
The celebrated festival returns to Derry with illustrator Nick Sharratt, comedian David O'Doherty and more hosting fun family events from March 23 - 28 -
Guildhall Press Inspired Festival
One-day literary celebration encourages aspiring writers of all ages in Derry -
Top events to check out at Aspects Irish Literature Festival
Heather McGarrigle does her best to narrow down ten highlights from this year's huge programme, not just for book lovers, from September 20 - October 6 in Bangor -
'Like moon dust dropped on Armagh': the rapid rise of the John O'Connor arts festival
In just two years, the event has gone from an unknown prospect to one which lights up the city with four days of literary magic -
Why there's no right way to becoming a writer
Authors Myra Zepf and Claire Savage reflect on their different routes to publication and share tips for aspiring scribes to carve their own path -
Larne-based storyteller gives voice to timeless children's tales
Since moving to Northern Ireland Vicky McFarland has turned her lifelong love of books into a business of audio-sensory magic – listen to a recording from her recent collection -
Read an excerpt from the hilarious Belfast version of A Christmas Carol
Stephen Large's tragicomic take on Dickens' festive tale comes to the Amazon bookstore after a successful debut on stage last year -
Jennifer Johnston: 'What do I do with my life if I can't write?'
The revered author contemplates her creative well running dry after an almost 50 year career - and much more - ahead of her appearance at Seamus Heaney HomePlace -
One Year Into My 'Dream Job' at Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Cathy Brown reflects on the 'challenge, honour and privilege' of being Arts Programmer at Bellaghy's dedicated centre on its first anniversary
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