The Inspirations Behind The Godmothers
The question I’m most often asked about a new novel is ‘what inspired it?’ With The Godmothers, the seeds were planted by two family stories. One is from my childhood, the second…
Read MoreThe Godmothers coming soon
My new novel The Godmothers is on the way: 29/9/20 in Australia/NZ with Penguin Random House, 21/1/2021 in the UK/Ireland with Welbeck Publishing. I’ll be sharing plans of my in-person…
Read MoreTwo New Books On The Way
I am very happy to share this announcement from my Australian publisher Penguin Random House about my two forthcoming books. You can read the announcement as well as details and…
Read MoreBooktopia’s Australia’s Favourite Author poll 2019
I’m touched and delighted to say I’ve been voted in to the Top 10 of Booktopia’s Australia’s Favourite Author poll for 2019. Thank you all SO much for your votes,…
Read MoreCounting down to Perth Festival
I’m now counting down the days until I leave Dublin for the Perth Writers Festival, getting ready to swap my winter boots for sunscreen. I’m taking part in two events:…
Read MoreWrite With Love Podcast
My big thanks to fellow author Sarah Williams for inviting me on to her podcast series Write with Love, which is now available to listen to on-line. During our 20 minute…
Read MoreAt the Lissycasey Bookclub
My warmest thanks to the Lissycasey Bookclub in County Clare for giving me such a lovely welcome and brilliant night out last week. I was invited to join them to…
Read MoreMy books, inspiration and life: for Penguin Books Australia
“Recently, I’ve been thinking about what I’ve learned over the past 20 years of being a published writer.” I’ve written an article for the Penguin Books Australia website about my…
Read MoreOn The Book Stash Podcast
During my Australian book tour in July, I had the pleasure of doing a talk for Dymocks Camberwell at Infuse Cafe, where I also got to meet Steve de Niese,…
Read MoreMy writing superstitions
I am a very superstitious writer. I’m also a very messy one. That’s why I think it’s best I don’t share photos of my office, especially at the moment. I…
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