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International Writers Network – 18/01/2022

admin January 24, 2022

We are joined this evening by two amazing Poets. Listen to their outstanding writing journey, celebrate their achievements and pure determination to write for a greater purpose. Don’t miss it! Special Guests: Paul Wickham Poet/ Author Csilla Toldy Poet/Author/Lecturer Themes Prison/Music

International Writers Network – 28th of October

admin October 29, 2020

Tuesday 28th October 2020 We are honoured to have two outstanding international Writers unleash their wisdom, talents, humour unfolding their journey in creative writing, poetry and music. SPECIAL GUESTS WRITERS 1.Nengi Bestowe Writer/Gospel Singer 2.Daveyinthevalley Writer/Artist/Singer 3.Theme: Radical

International Writers Network – with guests Elizabeth Akinwande and Eva Creely

admin October 27, 2020

Two awesome female writers, sharing their wisdom and gift for creative writing and poetry. Taking us through their writing journeys, we gain insight discovering their writing adventures. Not a dull moment! 1.Elizabeth Akinwande Writer/ Poet 2.Eva Creely Creative Writer 3.Theme: Race

Sarah Maria Griffin talks about ‘Stand in Awe of All Mná’ at the Dublin Book Festival 2017

admin November 2, 2017

Novelist Sarah Maria Griffin is taking part in the Stand in Awe of All Mná event as part of the Dublin Book Festival 2017 on November 4th. Norma Burke chatted to her ahead of the event. Check out the Dublin Book Festival…

Bookworm with Maurice Newman

admin August 11, 2016

Maurice talks about the detectives that we all know and love, from Sherlock Holmes to Robert Langdon. He also gives some tips on how to write your very own bestseller. Music is from Paris in the 1930s.

Bookworm: Should You See The Film First? With Maurice Newman

admin June 13, 2016

The greatest debate on the most pressing issue facing Western civilization today: Should you see the film first, or read the book? Maurice Newman on the Bookworm show on Near 90.3 FM helps you to make the decision.

Bookworms and History Novels (and sci fi!)

admin May 16, 2016

Listen to Maurice Newman discuss the works of Mark Twain, James Clavell, and Douglass Galbraith and get some tips on how to write your next historical (or science fiction novel) at the same time.

Paddy Duffy, A Writer and Broadcaster speaks

admin December 7, 2015

Listen to writer PADDY DUFFY talking to Noel McGuinness about his life and the experiences that led him to writing.

Lunchtime Miscellany

admin November 16, 2015

Maurice Newman talks books with debut author EDEL CUSHNAHAN and Dublin Book Festival director JULIANNE MOONEY. He also talks about his long-time relationship with science fiction.

Lunchtime miscellany – Friday

admin November 9, 2015

Maurice Newman’s Friday show looks at books and writing. This week he talks to NOELLE AMEIJENDA from the Malahide Library Writers’ Group about poetry, novels, and self publishing, and gives some tips on ‘maguffins’ to aspiring authors.