April 12, 2012

Lola’s Secret shortlisted for Australian Book Industry Award

I’m delighted to say that Lola’s Secret has been shortlisted for General Fiction Book of the Year in the 2012 Australian Book Industry Awards. My big thanks to all the…

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March 17, 2012

Sweet Charity: Behind the Scenes in Charity Shops

My name is Monica McInerney and I am an addict. My drug of choice? Charity shops. As I push open the door, my fingers start to tingle. My eyes start…

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March 17, 2012

Video: Booktopia interview

I enjoyed this conversation with Caroline Baum about writing The House of Memories:

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March 12, 2012

Navan Library Talk, 15 March

I’m giving a talk in the Navan Library, County Meath on Thursday 15 March, 7.30 pm, as part of the Navan Shamrock Festival. Details here or phone 046-9021134. All welcome…

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February 16, 2012

Waterford Writers’ Weekend, March 24 & 25, 2012

I’m taking part in three events at the Waterford Writers’ Weekend in late March: a Commercial Fiction Workshop on Sat 24th March, 2-5 pm; the Women’s Fiction panel discussion with…

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February 13, 2012

My Favourite Novel

My article from the Weekend Australian newspaper on My Favourite Novel: Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle – Weekend Australian My Favourite Novel

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February 8, 2012

Collect magazine Q&A

Thanks to Annie MacRae of South Australia’s Collect magazine for this interview: Collect magazine Q&A

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January 30, 2012

Lola’s Secret audio edition

I’m happy to let you know the audio edition of Lola’s Secret, produced by Bolinda in Australia, is now available. My big thanks to actor Catie Milte (also from the…

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January 26, 2012

Lola’s Secret review

In perfect timing for Australia Day today, here’s a review of Lola’s Secret from the Australian books and reading website.

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November 17, 2011

The Technological Times are A-Changing

I have a confession to make. At 46 years of age, I’m behind the technological times – not with the younger generation, but the older. I use a bulky desk…

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