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Don Booker - The Writing Life and Other Absurdities,
Trim, Co Meath, Ireland - Friday, August 20, 2010

Gerry is Don Booker’s Author In The Zone with an interview on Don’s literary blog about her writing career and the forthcoming publication of her novel, Belfast Girls’, (hopefully available in October 2010).


The Seanachie podcast - Gerry McCullough: - August 19th, 2010

McCafferty’s Prize Pig , (read by Gerry McCullough),
the 4th story in the ‘The Seanachie - Tales of Old Seamus’ series of (29) Irish stories.

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Ye what?, Belfast - 2010-08-09

David Todd’s Ye what? literary blog now contains an article by Gerry regarding the forthcoming publication of her novel, Belfast Girls’, which will probably be available in October 2010.



Night Publishing, UK - 2010-10-18

Gerry’s success on Authonomy.com created quite a bit of interest in Belfast Girls among other publishers, including some offers of publishing deals. After thinking it through, Gerry has decided to go with Night Publishing, an 'Indie' Publishing House founded by two business men who are themselves writers, Tim Roux and Bruce Essar.

Night Publishing produces hard copy paperback books, selling mainly through the Internet. Statistics show that over the past number of years, more books have been sold in this way, online, than over the counter in bookshops. Like indie music, with the emergence of iTunes, indie publishers are taking off in a big way. Belfast Girls should be coming out in September or October, and will be available on Amazon.com, but we'll let you know more details nearer the time.



The Stinging Fly, Dublin - 2010-08-06

The Stinging Fly anthology edited by Philip O’’Ceallaigh, Sharp Sticks, Driven Nails, (a quotation from Book of Ecclesiastes, 12:11), containing Gerry’s story, Giving Up’, will be published in October, and can be ordered in advance from The Stinging Fly Press.


July, 2010

Authonomy.com: logo ‘Belfast Girls’ reviewed by HarperCollins (Publishers),
on Authonomy.com


Gerry’s novel, ‘Belfast Girls’ has now been reviewed by HarperCollins. On the basis of the first ten thousand words their reader said:

"This is a character-driven story about the three women, their relationships with men and each other, and how they became who they are today. The setting is unusual but intriguing to American audiences, who might not know much about the political situation in Ireland.

"The writing flows smoothly, although the scenes are often short and take place over a number of years. The prologue is fast paced and full of action, bringing the reader right into the story. But the main strength of the writing is the care and detail that is taken with the female characters’ lives, Sheila in particular. The trajectory of her ascending life contrasts nicely with that of her friend Phil, who does not seem to have made the best choices. While Mary seems like a less-developed character at the moment, it sounds like she has the potential to become a good foil to the other two."

The Reader went on to say, however, that the author needed to decide if she wanted the book marketed as women’s fiction or as thriller/suspense, and make some adjustments accordingly. As a fellow writer said, "It’s a good review, they’re just not sure which box the novel should be put in!"

It seems a pity that these days, books are expected to be so genre specific. Meanwhile, several other publishers are showing an interest, so there should be developments soon. Watch this space!

You can still read the Prologue and first 12 chapters of the book on the Authonomy site.


July, 2010
Speech Therapy: logo

Gerry’s poem, ‘The Ravager’, published in ‘Speech Therapy’, Issue 5 (2.1)
online poetry magazine, produced by Colin Dardis, in Belfast.


July 16th, 2010
Ireland's Own: logo

28th Old Seamus story, ‘Letter to Rosie’,
published in ‘Ireland’s Own’ magazine, based in Wexford.



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