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THE ART OF THE SHORT STORY
Join 4 acclaimed short story writers as they examine the form from both a
writer’s and reader’s perspective.
Jan Carson has published numerous novels and short stories. Her latest
collection, Postcard Stories, is published by Emma Press.
June Caldwell’s Room Little Darker, was published in 2017. SOMAT was
published in The Long Gaze Back and was The Sunday
Times ‘favourite’.
Oisín Fagan won the inaugural Penny Dreadful Novella Prize for
The Hierophants and his first collection Hostages was published to
widespread acclaim.
Nuala O’Connor’s fifth short story collection Joyride to Jupiter is due
for release in 2017, whilst her third novel, Miss Emily, is currently
longlisted for the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award.
6.30PM // £7 | £4 // CRESCENT ARTS
LAGAN ONLINE PRESENTS
12NOW: NEW ORIGINAL WRITERS
Lagan Online’s 12NOW series showcases the best up-and-coming
poets and prose writers within Northern Ireland. Over two nights,
the Book Festival will provide a platform for an airing of stunning
and stirring literature. This event sees Tory Campbell, Jamie
Guiney, Anne Harris, Paula Matthews, Matthew Rice, and Ross
Thompson showcasing their work.
Be sure to catch these writers at the start of their promising careers.
8PM // £6 | £4 // CRESCENT ARTS
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