Michael Dervan speaks to six composers about themes of grief, nature and lamentation

Pieces of Me: The writer and poet enjoys the peace of her creative space

Gilligan’s ‘literary fiction’ debut inventively connects up Ireland’s Jewish narratives

A seafaring jaunt buoyed with plenty of humour has an unusual take on history

Dublin Shakespeare Society; Kevin Curran reading; All-Ireland Poetry Day; Trinity talk on Derry authors; hunger strike talk at UCD

Nuala O’Connor has found a novel way into the life of the reclusive poet

There are myriad outlets, but how does a novice author get signed after the final draft?

Fighting Words seeks volunteers, Nuala Ní Chonchúir and Paula McGrath launch new novels, and celebrities and authors read at Dubray Books

Round-up: Digital publishers have been quick to spot the potential in brief reads that help shorten journeys

Irish Women Writers: ‘Ní Chonchúir doesn’t shrink from tackling life’s pain, compromises and savagery, but her rich, original imagery captures its sensual delights also’

This month’s Irish Times Book Club choice is a moving, beautifully written portrait of love, grief and motherhood

Thirty-four authors have made the longlist for the inaugural Laureate for Irish Fiction

Review: Nuala Ní Chonchúir’s second novel doesn’t flinch when tackling the dark truths of human behaviour

‘I think reading has helped me to develop empathy. I love trying on other lives’