New writers Pat McDonnell, Jennifer Matthews and Ruth Quinlan spoke to Evelyn O'Rourke at 'Over The Edge' (a monthly event designed to encourage developing writers)
American author Rachel Kushner, Canadian author Patrick deWitt and Irish author Eimear McBride chat about their award-winning novels
coming up on Friday's show....Eoin Colfer turns his hand to musical theatre with "Noel", Margaret Atwood found inspiration in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' for her latest novel "Hag Seed", which is reviewed today and Christmas albums from Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood, Frankie Valli, R Kelly and Pentatonix
Maria Doyle Kennedy chats about her new album 'Maria Live' (live performance not available as a podcast)