By Dan Walsh Mary Cotter’s latest publication, and her debut novel SPIKE is gaining traction on the local literary scene and is fast becoming one of the best reads of 2021. Like so many authors who have been denied the launch and subsequent publicity due to the Covid-19 lockdown Mary Cotter is beginning to attractContinue reading “New novel from Wexford author”
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Wexford author signs trilogy book deal
By Dan Walsh To have one book published is an outstanding achievement, to be signed up for a trilogy is amazing, but that is the excitement that is unfolding in the literary life of Anne McLoughlin from Peppardscastle, near Kilmuckridge. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com Anne McLoughlin made her announcement; “After many years working at the keyboard,Continue reading “Wexford author signs trilogy book deal”
Maria’s novel in the shadow of Covid-19
By Dan Walsh A new novel from Maria Nolan entitled The Shadow of the Hill was launched on World Book Day, but due to Covid-19 restrictions there was no place for a conventional launch and faced with difficulty in marketing the work, but the book is published and should be readily available in paperback shortly.Continue reading “Maria’s novel in the shadow of Covid-19”
The past year in Kilmore
By Dan Walsh The 49th annual Kilmore Parish Journal was ‘ghost launched’ this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions and quickly found itself being swept off the shelves and into the homes of Kilmore people at home and abroad. Christmas would not be the same in Kilmore without the Journal which has a legionContinue reading “The past year in Kilmore”
Wexford Book Fair goes ahead ‘virtually’
By Dan Walsh The annual Wexford Book Fair is taking place this weekend as a virtual online event. Due to Covid 19, over thirty Irish book fairs were cancelled this year with Wexford being the first and only fair taking to the internet. Organisers say they have some incredibly rare books on offer including a firstContinue reading “Wexford Book Fair goes ahead ‘virtually’”
‘Rosslare in History’ is released
By Dan Walsh Exciting plans for the planned launch of the new book, Rosslare in History No 7, published by Rosslare Historical Society by Cllr Ger Carthy, Chairman of Wexford County Council and Tom Enright, Chief Executive Officer, was postponed as the Covid-19 restrictions went to Level 5, however, the good news is that theContinue reading “‘Rosslare in History’ is released”
New Wexford publishing house launches first book
Dan Walsh A new publishing house based in Wexford town launched its first book on Friday night. Dan Finn’s Every Second Second is the first publication from Red Books Press, based out of Red Books bookshop in St Peter’s Square. “The book is a metaphysical thriller using the Mandela Effect as its plot device,” MrContinue reading “New Wexford publishing house launches first book”
Write to fight mental illness
A new Irish publishing label located in Wexford town has launched a campaign to find new novelists on World Suicide Prevention Day. Red Books Press based out of Red Books Bookshop in Wexford town is offering to publish a new book in conjunction with NaNoWriMo this year. National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, is anContinue reading “Write to fight mental illness”
Writers working together in Wexford
A new publishing house has launched in Wexford promising to promote the production of literature in the county, discover new authors and publish close to twenty Wexford titles by the end of 2021. Red Books Press will be a co-operative of writers according to co-ordinator and owner of Red Books bookshop Wally O Neill. “EssentiallyContinue reading “Writers working together in Wexford”
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