Monthly Archives: September 2023

Longlisted for the An Post writing.ie Short Story of the Year Award 2023

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I was delighted to learn I’ve been longlisted for the An Post writing.ie Short Story of the Year Award 2023

An Post Writing.ie Short Story of the Year 2023 Longlist
The shortlist will be announced in October, with the award being given out as part of the An Post Irish Book Awards in November.

While I’m not looking past the longlist, it’s always hugely pleasing to have your work recognised in any way at all.

Vigilantia now available to pre-order

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I was extremely proud to be asked to contribute to this anthology.

“Vigilantia: what happens when artists and writers pay attention to Mogwai”, published by Chroma Editions.

Having loved the music of Mogwai for many, many years, this was a project I was extremely eager to be involved in, and my piece “Hugh Dallas” is now included, alongside some utterly brilliant work by other writers and artists.

For those who might not be aware, Hugh Dallas was a football referee in Scotland, possibly an unlikely inspiration for a song, but in the hands of Mogwai (known for their often cryptic song titles, many of which are essentially in-jokes), it becomes, to my mind anyway, one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever committed to record,
I urge everyone who can to buy the anthology, and please be aware it is a very limited edition, so get your copy now!

Everyone participating did so free of charge, and all profits from the anthology will go to the Glasgow refugee charity Refuweegee.

Available to order here:

https://chromaeditions.bandcamp.com/merch/pre-order-vigilantia-what-happens-when-artists-and-writers-pay-attention-to-mogwai