I am a writer, editor and writing coach. I write books and I help other people to write their books. My strength is in helping people figure out what they really want to write about, and helping them find the courage to do it.

As a coach

I offer one-to-one coaching sessions via Zoom. For more, go to Coaching.

As a writer

My first novel, The Amendments, will be published by Picador in April 2024. It’s a multi-generational family saga set in a changing Ireland. Other writers have said some wonderful things about it, you can read that here. And you can pre-order it here (Ireland) and here (UK).

My short story collection, Hearts and Bones: Love Songs for Late Youth, was published in June 2022. It’s a about youth, growing up, love and heartache. You can buy it here (Ireland), here (UK) and here (US). It was shortlisted for the John McGahern Prize.

I’ve been published in The Stinging Fly, Banshee, Southword, the Irish Times, the Bookseller and Unherd.

Other things

I run a mindfulness-inspired creative writing class called Present and Noticing. The first set of classes is coming to an end, but you can still buy a drop-in ticket for the last two sessions here. I’ll be running the classes again in the New Year. Find out more here.

I work part-time for the London Writers Salon as a coach. I highly recommend the Salon to any writer or artist: it has been transformative for so many writers I know. It’s also affordable and uniquely welcoming. And you don’t have to be in London; the Salon works with writers from all over the world.

I run courses in How to Edit Fiction for Publishing Ireland. Keep an eye on their website or join their mailing list for information on the next one.