Presented by Sean Rocks
Barbara Taylor Bradford
Barbara Taylor Bradford is one of the world's most successful writers. Her latest novel 'Letter from a Stranger' is her 27th. The Publishers are Harper Collins.
Barbara Taylor Bradford joins Sean Rocks.
Author Rights Agency Competition
Over the past few weeks the Author Rights Agency has been running a competition to win a place on it's novel writing course. The shortlist of 5 has now been decided - Natalie Ryan from Dublin, Emma Purcell from Sligo, John Martin from Kildare, Clare Tuttlebee from Dublin and Clodagh O'Brien from Dublin. The winner will be announced on Thursday September 15th - www.authorrightsagency.ie.
Kevin Reynolds reads from 'Mr. Smith' by John Martin which is one of the shortlisted stories.
Absolut Fringe Festival
'The Yellow Wallpaper' will be performed at this year's Absolut Fringe Festival. The Production will be staged by the 'Then This' Theatre Company. The website for further information is www.fringefest.com.
Aoife Spillane-Hinks, Director of the 'Then This' Theatre Company joins Sean Rocks.
Exhibition - ‘Dublin Writers. Born here, lived here, wished we were here’
The exhibition ‘Dublin Writers. Born here, lived here, wished we were here’ is at the Nicholas Of Myra Parish Centre, Carmans Hall just off Francis Street in Dublin.
Book Review
Tonight's book review is 'The Cat's Table' by Michael Ondaatje. The Publishers are Jonathan Cape.
Sinead Gleeson and Declan Burke review 'The Cat's Table' with Sean Rocks.
Absolut Fringe Festival
As well as the many Irish shows at this year's Absolut Fringe Festival, the organisers have decided to include an Australian season. The website is www.fringefest.com.