The month of March has been given over to the Irish Short story at Mel Ulm’s The Reading Life blog. Mel is a great supporter of writers from all over the globe and his site gets roughly 100, ooo hits every month. This is the third year he has focused on Ireland and Irish writers, and I’m excited to be included this year among others such as Eileen Casey, Gerard Beirne, Nuala Ní Chonchúir, Ethel Rohan and Fred Johnston.
Mel has posted a commentary on my new story The Shawl here, and also on my story New Amsterdam which was featured in the Galway Review in November 2012.
I was delighted to take part in a Q and A session also, and you can check that out here.
Please also look back at the previous postings 0f stories and poems by Mel of Irish writers living and dead, and also at the Q and A’s. And do keep an eye on The Reading Life throughout the month of March where there will be plenty more on the Irish short story.
Well done, Brian. The Shawl is a great story—really enjoyed reading it.
Thanks David!