October 4th- Fabulous Book Launch!

A short story collection:
Thirty and Fabulous- celebrating thirty years of Poolbeg


Will be launched on:
Wednesday October 4th, at 7pm in Hughes and Hughes St Stephen's Green
Many of the writers from the writeon site (Poolbeg writers past and present) are involved, so we hope to see loads of you there on the night to support us!

(Author royalties from the collection are going to Woman's Aid)





Poolbeg Press Release
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Poolbeg Press, Ireland’s leading publisher of fiction by women for women, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. To mark this occasion, Poolbeg will publish Thirty and Fabulous, a collection of thirty short stories, celebrating 30 years of Poolbeg, which will be available from all leading bookstores from 1st October 2006. Published in conjunction with the charity Women’s Aid, all authors’ royalties from the sales of the book will go directly to the charity.

Poolbeg has nurtured some of Ireland’s best-loved authors including Marian Keyes, Maeve Binchy, Patricia Scanlan, Cathy Kelly and Sheila O’Flanagan. Set up in 1976, Poolbeg began by publishing non-fiction, progressing to more commercial female focused fiction in the 1990’s. Poolbeg is synonymous with women’s popular fiction in Ireland and abroad. Over the last decade, Poolbeg has supported and developed young talent in this genre and continues to be instrumental in the growth and success of female fiction.

Commenting on Thirty and Fabulous and Poolbeg’s 30th anniversary, Publisher Paula Campbell, said

‘ We strive to maintain the highest possible standard in good writing and enjoyable storytelling and we hope that our readers enjoy this special collection from our writers old and new.

In celebration of its anniversary, Poolbeg approached thirty of its past and present leading authors to pen a short story. The foreword to Thirty and Fabulous is written by Marian Keyes, with stories from leading authors including, Maeve Binchy, Melissa Hill, Martina Reilly, Sharon Owens, Martina Devlin, Suzanne Higgins, and Anna McPartlin. The short stories range in topic from the hilarious to the harrowing, appealing to women of all ages, from 18 to 90.


Thirty and Fabulous, is on sale 1st October 2006 priced €14.99 ISBN: 1-842-232-665

October 12th- It's a crime!!

Irish Pen presents:
Thursday October 12th, 8pm
The United Arts Club,3 Upper Fitzwilliam st,Dublin 2

Paul Carson: number one bestselling author of 'Betrayal', 'Scalpel'.
Julie Parsons: Best- selling author of 'The Hour Glass', 'Mary, Mary'.
Two of Ireland's most popular crime writers talk about their work and read from their latest books as we delve into the mystery of the thriller.

Booking essential.
irishpen@ireland.com
tel: 087 9660770

Reading for life Sat 30th Sept 2006

A Reader and Writers’ Day
Guest speaker: No 1 bestselling author, Patricia Scanlan

Programme of the Day

If you love books, this day is for you. Listen to some of Ireland’s top women writers talk about their writing lives and their work. Find out what makes a book sell – is it the cover or the publicity? And hear how best selling author and ex librarian, Patricia Scanlan got her first break.
Book early to avoid disappointment. And best of all, it’s free!

Saturday 30th September 2006
Crown Plaza Hotel, Santry
Free admission
Booking details - 01 8906237 or artsoffice@fingalcoco.ie

10.00 Welcome
Assumpta Hickey, Librarian and Sarah Webb, Author

10.00 - 10.45 My Favourite Books for Readers and Writers

Denise Deegan
Clare Dowling
Jacinta McDevitt (to be confirmed)
Followed by favourite books from the floor - your chance to share your personal favourites.

10.45 - 11.30 Getting Personal: How much ‘real life’ goes into novels?

Sarah Webb
Anita Notaro
Claudia Carroll (to be confirmed)
Kate Thompson (to be confirmed)

11.30 to 12.00
Coffee and Bookshop with thanks to Dubray Books
Your chance to meet and get a book signed by one of your favourite authors

12.00 - 12.45
This Writer’s Life: Patricia Scanlan in conversation
One of Ireland’s most popular authors talks frankly about her life and work

12.45 - 1.45
Lunch and Bookshop - with thanks to Dubray Books
Your chance to meet and get a book signed by one of your favourite authors

1.45 - 2.15 Writing Short Stories
Authors, including Hennessy short story award winner, Martina Devlin and Clare Dowling talk about the art of writing short stories.

2.15 to 2.45 Poolbeg, Past, Present and Future: 30 years of Poolbeg
Paula Campbell, Publisher at Poolbeg and some of her authors, past and present talk about this successful local publisher

2.45 - 3.00 Coffee and Bookshop

3.00 to 4.00 What Lies Beneath: The Marketing and Promotion of a New Novel

How Can I Help Sell My Book?: What publishers expect from their authors
Marisa Mackle, Dodder Books, and a representative from Poolbeg Press

Dealing with the Press – An experienced book pr tells us about her job, dealing with journalists, and the truth about getting reviewed

The Importance of Covers – Booksellers talk about the power of the cover

Marketing Your Own Book - 5 practical things any author can do
Tina Reilly and Denise Deegan give other authors some practical advice

Setting up and maintaining your own website - Catherine Daly

Questions from the floor