Brónagh McAtasney grew up in Newry, Co Down, just inside the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic. Her schooldays were also some of the most fraught days of the "Troubles", but like any other teenager of the time, Brónagh was obsessed with music, fashion and just having fun. She kept a diary, which was probably her first venture into writing. Her latest work has been published in a new book of border based authors.. and that 1980's diary.. well you'd never believe who makes an appearance!