There’s probably no better teacher of creative writing – specially the crime genre – than an author who is also a medical doctor who has performed over 200 autopsies, some forensic in nature. Meet Bradley Harper – poet, short story writer, essayist and novelist who has landed a two-book deal with Seventh Street Books, part of Prometheus Books, which resides within the Penguin Random House umbrella – whom ‘Ireland Writing Retreat’ is proud to announce is among the tutors at t

As Spring officially arrives on our doorstep after the long winter, a short note to let you know that it’s not too late to treat yourself to the holiday of a lifetime - an exciting cultural and creative writing trip to intriguing Romania and Bulgaria in May. There are still some places left for our Black Sea Writing Retreat If your work/travel schedules don’t permit you to do so, you might be interested in visiting on another occasion. We’re thrilled to announce the official

While we make ready to warmly welcome participants to the Autumn Session of Ireland Writing Retreat, between September 25th and October 1st (a few places are still available for those interested to REGISTER) – we have also now finalized the dates for the 2018 Summer Writing Retreat. Following the success earlier this year, we have now added two added special activities as part of the Gold Package – a ‘Magical Mystery’ Welcome and a Personalized Lunch at the traditional home o

What a joy last week’s summer retreat turned out to be. A stunning castle at the end of a lough in a national park, a charming traditional thatched cottage, an island boat trip, live music concerts, a whiskey tasting evening, daily writing workshops, practical assignments critiqued by published authors… and a lovely group of warm-hearted, talented and hard-working writers from places as diverse as Alaska, Wyoming, California, Virginia, Arizona, Michigan, Newfoundland, Ohio, B

I’m now enjoying the satisfaction of a successful official launch last night in Dublin, designated European City of Literature, of ‘Pretty Ugly,’ a novel I‘ve been working on for a number of years that links Donegal and Belfast with the US and Romania. Richard Moat, CEO of national telecoms company, eir I’m even more delighted that the celebratory event, taking place at The Gutter Bookshop, brought together diverse leaders in business, arts and diplomacy including Tony Canava

An integral element of ‘Ireland Writing Retreat’ is immersing participants in the unique charm and age-less beauty of the local landscape, allowing it to play the role of the inspirational muse, testing, tempting, teasing out the best of creative writing talent lying within. Below is a vivid descriptive piece – both delightful and enticing in its philosophical nuances - written by New Hampshire-based Susan Bartlett, a participant at this year’s writing retreat, following a bo