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…
Read MoreSweet 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…
Read MoreVideo: Booktopia interview
I enjoyed this conversation with Caroline Baum about writing The House of Memories:
Read MoreNavan 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…
Read MoreWaterford 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…
Read MoreMy 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
Read MoreCollect magazine Q&A
Thanks to Annie MacRae of South Australia’s Collect magazine for this interview: Collect magazine Q&A
Read MoreLola’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…
Read MoreLola’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.
Read MoreThe 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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