ink & peat

Our chat on this episode of ink & peat is with Ingrid Kincaid, a writer, teacher, wise counselor who lives fully and freely, following ancient wisdom as offered through the reading of runes, through silence, through questioning and through living flat out. Ingrid teaches writing as a means of tapping into one’s creativity and urges those she teaches to step into the center of their lives and embrace the practice of writing daily.

Erin Donley talks about how her ghostwriting career evolved through years of reviewing books, how she loves the collaborative book writing process, and how memoir can be viewed as a legacy. Erin is the author of Don’t Tell Me to Calm Down -- Face Your Power and Find Your Peace;  she speaks passionately and with authority about book writing and publishing. 

In this episode of ink & peat ~ which we refer to as a session for reasons that will become clear ~ we have a chat with Andrew Gillespie, box player, singer, folk music advocate, consummate musician, and generous soul. Andrew is a leading figure in the Killala Bay Folk Club and music scene. He joins us for a chat about playing the box, what makes for a memorable session, and how traditional music is alive and well in Ireland today. Listen in to get a sense of what great craic you can expect if you’re lucky enough to share a session or an evening with Andrew and friends.

Denis Quinn is our guest on this ink & peat episode. A Failte Ireland-approved local marine and countryside guide, Denis is the founder of Wild Atlantic Cultural Tours. He holds an Honours degree in Heritage Studies; that he received the Award for Academic Excellence comes as no surprise. Denis is a walking guidebook for natural and built heritage, folklore, flora & fauna, and archaeology. He is easy going and class to be around -- whether walking the wild Irish landscape, exploring ancient ruins, or raising a pint.  

Many aspects of writing demand courage -- overcoming resistance and feelings of inadequacy are two that top my list. Add to these the vulnerability we often subject ourselves to, especially when writing memoir, and we can find ourselves paralyzed, staring into an abyss of unstarted or unfinished projects, or both. Projects, when shared, can be transformative for both writer and reader...meaning, they deserve to see the light of day.

Working with editor Helen Falconer gives you the tools to slay monsters lurking around your keyboard or notebook. With a lifetime of experience writing and editing -- from poems as a four-year-old to an editing career at the Guardian to crafting five of her own novels to date -- Helen guides people and builds courage in those bold enough to attempt to write.

This episode holds vintage nuggets of Helen’s wisdom about writing, editing, memoir, and the benefits of surrounding yourself with other writers.

Kate Kerrigan, New York Times bestselling author, is second-generation Irishwoman, born and raised in London, who returned to her beloved Irish family roots in the 90’s, settling in Killala to be near her Mother and their family home in Ballina, a short distance away. 

Kate prides herself on being a Writing Evangelist ~ she teaches writing at the National University Ireland Galway.

With at least 11 books to her credit, Recipes for a Perfect Marriage was shortlisted for the Romantic Novel of the Year in 2006 and The Ellis Island Trilogy became a New York Times Bestseller. To read more about Kate’s career, visit her website: www.katekerrigan.org

We are thrilled she will be joining us on the Memoir Tour for an evening of reading, sharing writer’s tools of the trade, and for some good Irish craic.

This episode features a conversation with Carol Raphael, writer, editor and ghostwriter. Carol talks about writing, memoir, what mentoring/ghostwriting memoir means to her, and the value of making time to bring a fresh perspective to one's life.

Psychotherapist and dream advocate, Kathleen Duffy. Kathleen is the author of Awaken to the Wisdom of Your Dreams: Mirrors in the River. Kathleen is an expert on dreams and how they can be used to inform our waking hours. Listening to her is inspiring and helps us mine the psyche for great insights, which in turn is useful for bringing context to writing.