Novelists Guard and O’Sullivan to discuss writing at O’Mahony’s

Two novelists with strong Limerick connections will speak about the realities of becoming a creative writer at O’Mahony’s Booksellers on Thursday 19 November.

Event details

The conversation, titled “Becoming A Creative Writer”, will feature Sharon Guard and June O’Sullivan in dialogue with Limerick writer Eoin Devereux. It begins at 7 pm on O’Connell Street and will include readings from the authors’ latest novels.

Both Guard and O’Sullivan hold UL Masters in Creative Writing degrees. O’Sullivan, born in County Limerick, will discuss her new novel “The Sky Is Not Enough”, which explores the life of pioneering aviator Sophie Pierce. Guard will talk about her recent work “The Silence of October”, set in Janesboro.

In advance of the event, O’Sullivan described the joy of writing as “true escapism”, while Guard said she is happiest when talking about books and writing, noting the satisfaction of workshops and literary events.

Early booking through Eventbrite is recommended.

Source: Limerick Post. Photo: Tuur Tisseghem / Pexels.