Monthly Archives: October 2007

And there was much rejoicing*: Declan Burke gets a US deal

Posted on October 30, 2007 by Eoin Purcell

From the the horse’s mouth Declan Burke has gotten a US deal for his excellent The Big O: it has come to pass that the lovely people at Harcourt have in their infinite wisdom decided that THE BIG O is … Continue reading →

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Anne Enright, the Booker and booksales

Posted on October 24, 2007 by Eoin Purcell

Eoin Purcell UPDATE: ANOTHER 5,198 COPIES IN THE WEEK TO 27th OCTOBER!!! Well Done Anne Here is an interesting one. Despite the negative vibes that have been put out about the Booker not driving sales and how the Booker chooses … Continue reading →

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Seymour Hersh – Live Webcast in RTÉ

Posted on October 24, 2007 by Eoin Purcell

RIGHT NOW HERE For the Annual Amnesty Ireland Lecture.

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Easons upgraded website

Posted on October 24, 2007 by Eoin Purcell

Eoin Purcell credit where it is due Easons have upgraded their website in time for Christmas. The search function is better (though still not great) and browsing is a lot better. They even offer a review feature which makes a … Continue reading →

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Brenda Ní Shúilleabháin nominated for the GlenDimplex New Writers

Posted on October 24, 2007 by Eoin Purcell

Eoin Purcell I may have mentioned some time ago That I was at the launch of Bibeanna: Memories from a Corner of Ireland pretty soon after I joined Mercier. Well, now we have just heard some absolutely great news. Brenda … Continue reading →

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