The spring term of Creative Writing classes are getting underway and it's always such a pleasure to welcome new and aspiring writers. Our groups are privileged to be the first to hear a story and to be able to share creative ideas. It's always inspiring, and I'm no exception. I am duly inspired to knuckle down and get that novel finished!
Yesterday I...
I'm current Chairman of the Irish Writers' Union and sit on the Board of Directors of the Irish Copyright Licensing Agency. I teach creative writing with the ETB and I'm a Professional Mentor at the Irish Writers' Centre. In 2012 I was among the Irish authors who set a Guinness World Record for the number of continuous readings from their published books.
