Self reflection, going sober and writing up a storm
I feel a bit of self-reflection coming on. This can only mean one thing. I’m in between books and I have a bit of time on my hands! Actually, I am in between books at […]
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Insights launch, spoken word and finding happiness in our PJs
It’s not often I come home from somewhere and want to jump on the laptop to blog about it. But, after a one night stay in London, I wanted to record the trip, so I […]
Here’s fifteen books I read recently
When I’m writing I tend not to read fiction. Mostly I’m afraid of absorbing the voice of the author I’m reading or having an existential crisis along the lines of THIS AUTHOR IS SO AMAZING, […]
ANNOUNCING: New book deal, spoken word slot and the Irish Blog Awards
It’s been all go over here at LadyNicci HQ. One minute you’re changing nappies, roaring at your kids to stop weeing on things and wondering if you could slip unnoticed into an airport queue back […]
Hello lovely Autumn – we’re ready for you
Hello. How are you? What is the craic? Any news? No news here. Ok well there is some, but I’m not allowed say yet. IT IS NOT BABY NEWS. It’s been a long time since […]
Historical Fiction: 20 words and phrases that sound old but aren’t
I always thought historical fiction was a pretty mainstream genre. It was all I read when I was a kid, and growing up as an Enid Blyton fan, I associated books with everything ancient and […]
LadyNicci shortlisted in two Irish Blog Awards
It’s always a good day when you get shortlisted for anything. Shortlists are so sweet. You’ve made it past the longlist. You’ve been judged. You’re part of the selected. There is hope you’ll make it […]
How’s the writing going? Grand thanks.
In a way, I’d love to be one of those people who finds exercise to be their saviour. My husband is like that. He joined the gym for something to do when I left to […]
Book Review – Lyrebird by Cecelia Ahern
I’d never ready any Cecelia Ahern before picking up Lyrebird – her newest book and her fourteenth to hit the shelves. The book was sent to me for review by Harper Collins and I was […]
How I Write – Cormac James
Cormac James was born in Cork, Ireland. He has published short fiction in Guernica, AGNI, Phoenix Best Irish Short Stories, and The Dublin Review. He is author most recently of the novel The Surfacing. He […]
Bord Gais Energy Irish Book Awards – Behind the scenes and sitting on Graham Norton’s lap
“I’m going to go to the Irish book awards this year,” I proudly told one of my closest friends @supasambo back at the start of the year. “Let’s go together, it’ll be fun.” I presumed […]
Dowth Point to Point – an ancient Irish race track
If you’ve been following this blog you’ll know that I’m fascinated by a beautiful area in Co. Meath called Dowth. This scenic setting is the backdrop to a novel I’ve written called December Girl which […]
Bord Gais Energy Irish Books Awards Shortlist – author interviews
This time last year I was looking to start something new. I’d just sent off an entry to the Greenbean Novel Fair and I was in the form for writing. Or talking about writing. Or […]
How I Write – Caroline Busher
Caroline Busher is an award-winning author who teaches creating writing courses. She graduated with a First Class Honours MA in Creative Writing and is a curator for Wexford Literary Festival. Her debut novel The Ghosts […]