Book launch & writer’s workshops from author
LOUTH author Emer G.M.
Lawless will hold a launch, recital and signing of her book ‘Our Diligent Soul’ in
The Barbican in Drogheda on Friday July 13th between
7-9pm, and all are welcome to attend.
She will read extracts from her first book, which examines the term ‘relationship’ through a collective of committed friends, their respective workmates and families in Dublin’s inner city.
Emer Geraldine Majella
Lawless was born in Dundalk in 1969, and even in her teens, she wrote a number of plays that were staged in the
Dundalk Town Hall and went on to work as writer in residence to a local theatre company, and the Patrick Kavanagh Centre in neighbouring Inniskeen.
Emer travelled continuously for seven years, starting out in New York, exploring most of Europe and living in India for a year, before befriending a collective of first and second-generation hippies and moving to Dublin for six years!
She is presently engaged in writing short stories as a mental health advocate. Emer completed a degree in business management via Dkit, and outside of the publication of Our Diligent Soul, she also publishing a collection of lyrical poetry called Love, Honour & Negotiate.
Emer will also host a writer’s workshop in The Market House in Dunleer 28th of July- 10.00am – 5.00pm
The workshops are suitable for all ages, for budding writers at any stage of the process. The focus is on novel and short-story, but it is guaranteed to inspire anyone with an inclination or genuine interest in writing.
Topics covered will include creating memorable and distinctive characters, the use of subterfuge, aversion and story reconciliation and approaching the publishers, end synopsis, letter of introduction, copyright laws and author’s contracts
To book, contact Emer on 085 2279190. Course fees for full day are €65 paid in advance, booking essential, register early as there are limited places available.