The Loop

Great play on BBC Radio 4 today. Should be of interest to writers. Pick it up on the iPlayer.

Kevin Barry

I'm reading the Limerick writer's collection of short stories, There are Kingdoms on the advice of my tutor.

Mighty!

Workshop on one of my short stories

Experienced a first last night in having one of my short stories, 'Dealing with Jeff' discussed at a workshop in Birkbeck. Much positive criticism, which I found very helpful.

Colum McCann

Interesting review of Colum McCann's new book, Let the Great World Spin in the Guardian.

Hilary Mantel

I see the Booker Prize winner, Hilary Mantel is giving the 'George Orwell Lecture' on November 17 in my college, Birkbeck. I got a ticket. I am a great fan of Hialry Mantel and the late Mr Orwell. I loved 'Fludd' and 'Beyond Black'. They have a unique darkness and morbidity. I feel there is no point in listing the late Mr Orwell's achievements, other than to state that I wish he were around now.

Sally Gardens

A gentle refrain from Korea - words by William Butler Yeats.

Start of - "Incident in Havana"

“So what is this?”

“It’s just a key-fob torch*

“I will warn you once. Do not be insubordinate with me, this is a very serious matter”

(The short story is currently being edited)

©David O'Rourke 2009