Book Review: ‘Leonard and Hungry Paul’ by Rónán Hession
Read time: < 1 min I found Leonard and Hungry Paul delightful, the characters are superbly individual, and the story is softly charming and powerfully insightful at the same time. Leonard and Hungry Paul are friends who live and work in a small town in Ireland. Leonard writes contributions for children’s encyclopaedias and Hungry Paul is a postman. In their…
Interview with Michael Forester
Read time: 15 mins Having published books on a wide range of subjects, including business strategy, epic fantasy poetry and spiritual inspiration, writer Michael Forester, describes his writing life. He passes on his tips for new writers and finishes by reading a short extract from his recently published Forest Pathways (2023). Click to start the video and turn CC…
Book Review: ‘Small Things Like These’ by Claire Keegan
Read time: < 1 min Claire Keegan sets Small Things Like These in 1985 where Bill Furlong, a loving husband and caring father, with five daughters, delivers fuel in County Wexford, Ireland. One of his customers is a convent on the outskirts of New Ross. One day, he notices that there is a poor girl seemingly living in the coal…
Book Review: ‘Foster’ by Claire Keegan
Read time: 2 mins This is a wholehearted recommendation. I enjoy novellas, they are quick to read compared to a novel, but have the scope to be more involving than a short story. Having finished a novella, I often think about the characters for a long time, mulling over the story and careful wordcraft of the author. One excellent…
Beginning, Middle and End
Read time: 4 mins Stories have been an integral part of human culture for centuries. From ancient myths to modern-day novels, stories have entertained, educated and inspired people across time and place. A key element of a good story is its structure, which typically includes a beginning, a middle and an end. I would argue that, for a compelling…
Book Review: ‘The Map of Leaves’ by Yarrow Townsend
Read time: 2 mins At the front of the YA title, A Map of Leaves by Yarrow Townsend (published by Chicken House) is a delightful map, with places like Roaring Weir and Dead Elm Strand. The inclusion of a map often promises an adventurous journey, and that is the case here. Plants matter We soon meet twelve-year-old Orla Carson,…
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