I’m delighted that my short story about Nora Barnacle, ‘Gooseen’, is shortlisted for Short Story of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards. You can read all of the stories at writing.ie and vote for your favourite there, or at the #APIBAS site, which also has all the shortlisted books.

Winners will be announced at the An Post Irish Book Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner on Tuesday 27th November in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin.

A lovely excuse for a nice frock and a great, fun night with friends in the Irish literary world. Can’t wait!