Tag Archives: New Island

Interview with Catherine Dunne (3rd May 2022)

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Lia Mills

This interview marks the publication of a new edition of Catherine Dunne’s second novel, A Name for Himself (first published in 1998) as part of the Arlen Classic Literature series. The new edition features a Foreword by Mia Gallagher. Because … Continue reading →

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THE GLASS SHORE: Short Stories by Women Writers from the North of Ireland (Launches)

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Lia Mills

The Glass Shore: Short Stories by Women Writers from the North of Ireland has been thoroughly launched – first in Belfast, then in Dublin (take a bow, New Island). The Belfast launch was held in a packed and buzzing Ulster … Continue reading →

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Worth Less? Some thoughts on the devaluation of writing by women

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Lia Mills

This piece was first broadcast on Arena (RTÉ Radio One) on 27th October 2015 * Recently I asked a friend what she thinks about anthologies of writing by women. Wouldn’t they be worth less than other anthologies? was her – … Continue reading →

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Interview with Mary O’Donnell

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Lia Mills

Mary O’Donnell’s new novel WHERE THEY LIE (New Island) will be launched on 15th May, 2014 Is there more than one meaning in the title, Where They Lie?  I suspect there is. I found the novel difficult to name for quite … Continue reading →

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