In between coughs, snuffles and sneezes, this week we started out talking about the importance of book covers. Then Kate, in her usual philosophical manner, posed us a beardstroker about the muse, and we thrash out what we think it means and if we’ve ever experienced it. Returning to more practical issues, we talk about where we write, in cafes, pubs, or at home, and how distracted we are in those places. Kate adds an addendum to our discussion on genres in Episode 10, with a proper definition of science fiction and fantasy, and we all promise to do our homework better in future (with our fingers crossed).
Presented and produced by Cathy Clarke, Kate Mulholland and Máire Brophy.
Music by Gavin Mulhall

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Behind the scenes of three writers becoming authors

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We're back for one last hurrah. A long rambling conversation about YA, bookshops and the books we're currently reading. 
Thanks for the listens.
Announcements:
The Dublin Writers Conference (21-23 June) have a special offer for listeners - pay for the Saturday and get one of the other days for free.
WorldCon is happening in Dublin from 15-19th August. 
Máire's book is still available in paperback and ebook.
We won't be podcasting but we're not gone too far. Maire and Cathy are both on twitter.

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This week Máire talks to author of historical fiction Catherine Kullmann. Catherine talks about why she's drawn to the regency period she writes about and how its still relevant to today, and gives some great advice to other writers.
You can find more information about Catherine on her website CatherineKullmann.com and you buy her books on amazon.
You can find out more info about our podcast on Irishwriterspodcast.com and we're on twitter and facebook.
Máire is also trying to get people to buy her fantasy novella! You can get it here.
 
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This episode was presented and produced by Máire Brophy

54. Interview with Catherine Kullmann

Máire met with fellow fantasy author JM Coombs for a chat in the rare Dublin sunshine to talk fantasy, fan fiction and writing full time. James' book Richard Struggle: Evacuate the Masquerade is out now. And you can find more updates on his writing on his website JMCoombs.com.
The launch event for Máíre's book After the World is in Dublin on 1st August, and you can get tickets here.

53. Interview with JM Coombs

Máire caught up with writers Ann Richardson and Jacky Dahlhaus when they were in Dublin for the Dublin Writers Conference. Ann talks about her non-fiction writing and Jacky talks about her vampire trilogy.
Máire's book is available to buy and if you're in Dublin on 1 August you can sign up to her launch event.

52. Interviews with Ann Richardson and Jacky Dahlhaus

Cathy & Máire chat (with baby Willow) chat about the Dublin Writers Conference. They talk through the experience of the conference and the topics that came up there.
Some relevant links: David Gaughran is a digital marketing guru. And though Máire couldn't remember the name, it was Amy Collins at New Shelves that gave amazing advice on Amazon profiles. You might also be interest in the Society of Authors, the London Writers Club and the Irish Writers Union.
The Dublin Writers Conference have already set dates for 2019 - so you might want to keep the time free.
We also announce the date and venue for Máire's Book launch event on 1st August. You can sign up for tickets here. 
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