I had the most enjoyable conversation with Donal Ryan on my podcast. We discussed the sensitive nature of writers and how to overcome rejection.
Here is a clip of him speaking about why he writes.
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The 2021 shortlist for Novel of the Year at #DalkeyLiteraryAwards #AnneEnright #ColumMcCann #DonalRyan Hilary Fannin #MaggieOFarrell #RoddyDoyle
What you bring from @woodbinebooksireland as a gift to @libreriarinascita Italy to represent the best of Irish, local and bookshop favourites 🤓📚📖 #donalryan Annie Ryan
Absolutely delighted to be published in the Limerick Post. It feels surreal to see my name in print. If you fancy reading my profile piece about the brilliant #DonalRyan , click the link below. If you’re in Limerick County, grab yourself a copy of the Post 🗞
Here's a portrait I did yesterday of renowned Irish author Donal Ryan at the Irish Workhouse Centre Portumna for Shorelines Arts Fest. It took two hours and was in front of a live audience. I think everyone enjoyed it!
Thanks to all who travelled to see the show!
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UL Creative Writing Winter School 2022 has started! #DonalRyan , @smoorefitz @ProfDevereux Sheila Killian Cat Hogan Fíona Scarlett Justine Carbery #emreapy #donalminihane Roisin Meaney 🇺🇦🇵🇸🇸🇾🇦🇫 #nofadas Donal McConnon Storyline Editing Hotel Doolin
Congrats to Sally Rooney Anna Burns and #DonalRyan ... great to see 3 Irish writers on the #ManBooker2018 longlist
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#strangeflowers a book so exquisite in its language it pushes me to want to write better. Out in August you will love the quiet world of Paddy & Kit Gladney and all it is their daughter Moll brings to their door. Beautiful. #donalryan Penguin Books Ireland Penguin Random House 🐧🏠📚 Fiona Murphy
I know I say this a lot - but every single one of these 8 books is an absolute cracker. Very proud of our Eason Autumn Must Read selection
Sarah Crossan @elainefeeney16 Niamh Fitzpatrick Hazel Gaynor Caitlin Moran PatrickFreyne #tiffanymcdaniel #donalryan
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This exquisite novel by #DonalRyan is one of the most compassionate I’ve read in a LONG time. Each page is a pleasure. To write like this really is a gift. #bookreview #StrangeFlowers Doubleday
To celebrate the new The Bookshop Band song inspired by #DonalRyan 's #TheSpinningHeart , we're offering The Spinning Heart for €11, including postage within Ireland. Available on our website to 31 July. And many thanks to Nenagh Arts Centre for an inspired idea! sheelaghnagig.com/buy-the-spinni…
The #bbcnssa is open for entries until 9am on 15th March. #Authors , check out these great tips from 2021 judge #fionamozley .
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James Runcie Di Speirs #derekowusu #donalryan
Fab day at #ULCWFEST Nuggets & gems on #writing from @[email protected] Sarah Moore Fitzgerald @KennedyLoulou & Danielle McLaughlin. Wouldn't have been half the craic without Cat Hogan Well done University Of Limerick Creative Writing Program @ProfDevereux #JosephOConnor #DonalRyan et al
Donal Ryan. Another national treasure, who is so generous with his support of other writers. So grateful.
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We're delighted to announce an evening of readings from our award-winning University Of Limerick writers on Thurs 27th July @ 8pm. Joining #DonalRyan are Helena Close 🇵🇸🇮🇪 , William Keohane , Sheila Killian , Lia Mills , & #LaurenPreston . Looking forward to this one!! English@UL Annie Ryan