DiscoverIn Writing with Hattie CrisellS6 Ep54: Donal Ryan, novelist
S6 Ep54: Donal Ryan, novelist

S6 Ep54: Donal Ryan, novelist

Update: 2024-10-11
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This week, meet Donal Ryan, who has since 2012 published seven bestselling novels and a collection of short stories. Based in County Limerick, Ireland – where he teaches creative writing at the University of Limerick – he writes heartfelt stories inspired by the kinds of people he's lived among all his life. His latest novel, Heart, Be At Peace, is a sequel to his debut, The Spinning Heart, which won the Guardian First Book Award and Irish Book of the Decade, among other plaudits. We sat down in London in August and talked about the self-doubt that delayed the start of his writing career; the characters he loves so much that he can't stop writing them into new stories; and his wife Anne-Marie's important role in his work.



Browse and buy Donal's books here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/donal-ryan-novelist



Pre-order my book, In Writing (thank you!): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Writing-Conversations-Inspiration-Perspiration-Desperation/dp/1803510633



This season of In Writing is sponsored by Curtis Brown Creative – the renowned writing school run by the literary and talent agency. Use code INWRITING20 for £20 off your first online writing course – eligible courses can be found here: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk



Here are the details of my book tour: https://www.instagram.com/p/DA5bYGqIqYN/



Buy tickets for my online masterclass in writing with emotional honesty (discounts are available for various groups including those on low income): https://www.arvon.org/writing-courses/courses-retreats/masterclass-how-to-improve-the-authenticity-of-your-writing/
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S6 Ep54: Donal Ryan, novelist

S6 Ep54: Donal Ryan, novelist

Hattie Crisell