Books in the Media
Our brilliant authors have received lots of great press recently!
For Diva Magazine, Fiona McPhillips has written a piece about power dynamics and sexuality in 1980s Dublin - the background in which she sets her debut novel, WHEN WE WERE SILENT.
The Times have named WHEN WE WERE SILENT as one of their May best thrillers.
The Irish Examiner have published an interview with Fiona McPhillips. They call her debut novel “Absolutely brilliant. Tender, yet chilling, and ultimately devastating.”
Fiona was interviewed about WHEN WE WERE SILENT in the Sunday Independent.
The Irish Times featured WHEN WE WERE SILENT in their crime fiction round-up.
The Irish Independent has published an interview with Fiona McPhillips about writing her debut novel. They’ve also published this piece on their website.
CrimeReads have included WHEN WE WERE SILENT as one of their top psychological thrillers of May 2024. Molly Odintz writes, “McPhillips infuses her story with deep sensitivity and righteous fury, for a compelling and thought-provoking read.”
WHEN WE WERE SILENT was chosen for the Woman’s Own Book Club. They call Fiona’s debut a “powerful exploration of corruption, wealth and redemption.”
United By Pop has published an article by Fiona McPhillips about her top five contemporary Irish writers.
THE NIGHTINGALE’S CASTLE by Sonia Velton was reviewed by the Sunday Times who call it “an absorbing work of fiction”.
Cosmopolitan have run an extract of Carmella Lowkis’ SPITTING GOLD in their online magazine.
The Guardian included THE HUNGRY DARK by Jen Williams in their round-up of the best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror. Their review says: “Atmospheric and suspenseful, a well-plotted blend of supernatural and crime.”
Elle Magazine included FAEBOUND by Saara El-Arifi in their round-up of the best SFF books of the year so far. “This is a passionate and intriguing—but accessible—beginning to a planned Sapphic romantasy trilogy.”
Sunday Express have included THE HOUSEHOLD by Stacey Halls in their ‘best books’ feature.
SUNBRINGER by Hannah Kaner was included in a round-up from Elle Magazine. They write: “Brilliant mythology-inspired world-building paves the foundation for Kaner’s fantasy adventure, but it’s the fully realized ensemble cast that, ultimately, makes the series so memorable.”
The Observer has published an interview and extract of Sally Abé's explosive new memoir, A WOMAN’S PLACE IS IN THE KITCHEN.
