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# author - Sunday 9 June, 2013
Author Iain Banks dies months after revealing cancer battle
The author of books including the Wasp Factory had announced in April that he had advanced cancer.
# author - Friday 3 May, 2013
Dublin author Mary McCarthy dies following cancer battle
The author of five novels passed away last night following a year-long cancer battle which she wrote about for TheJournal.ie last year.
# author - Wednesday 3 April, 2013
Author Iain Banks has late stage cancer, says he has less than a year to live
The Scottish novelist said that he did not expect to live beyond a year.
# author - Tuesday 12 March, 2013
Fifty Shades of Grey author to publish how-to guide on… writing
‘Fifty Shades of Grey: Inner Goddess (A Journal)’ will offer readers advice on the art of writing and will have a soft leather cover that will be, er, ‘bonded’.
# author - Sunday 23 December, 2012
David Walsh: You had people in the sport who were always complicit in the cover-up
The journalist and author spoke about his pursuit of cyclist Lance Armstrong and his book Seven Deadly Sins.
# author - Thursday 8 November, 2012
Maeve Binchy’s final book tops Amazon’s pre-order list
Binchy’s long-term agent Christine Green said it was a bittersweet day because “we want to celebrate the book but we want her to be here too”.
# author - Sunday 14 October, 2012
Column: I wrote a book about terminal cancer. Then, I was told I had it
Author Mary McCarthy describes the moment she learned she had cancer, and her feelings about death.
# author - Sunday 26 August, 2012
Interview: ‘Citizenship I learnt from my father’: Robert Ballagh on life & politics
Irish artist Robert Ballagh explains when his interest in politics began and why he calls himself a socialist.
# author - Wednesday 22 August, 2012
Carrie’s War author Nina Bawden dies
The book has been on the Junior Certificate syllabus for many years.
# author - Saturday 4 August, 2012
Read Me: Why we shouldn’t harp on our health troubles, by Maeve Binchy
Let’s not endlessly discuss our health worries, wrote Maeve Binchy in 2008 – we should focus on enjoying life instead.
# author - Friday 3 August, 2012
Funeral of Maeve Binchy to be streamed on internet this morning
Fans of the much-loved writer from Dalkey will be able to watch a livestream of service on RTÉ.ie
# author - Wednesday 1 August, 2012
Funeral of Maeve Binchy to take place on Friday
The celebrated Irish author will be cremated on Friday following a funeral mass in Dalkey.
Celebrated US author Gore Vidal dies aged 86
The author, playwright, politician and commentator whose vast and sharpened range of published works and public remarks were stamped by his immodest wit and unconventional wisdom, died in Los Angeles.
# author - Tuesday 31 July, 2012
Open thread: What Maeve Binchy book do you recommend?
Readers of the late, great Irish author have been reminiscing on the Binchy novel that touched them – which one would you give to a friend who had never read her work?
# author - Saturday 28 July, 2012
New grandchild for Bertie as Cecelia welcomes baby boy
But what has she decided to call him?
# author - Thursday 5 July, 2012
Pudsey says ‘woof!’ to a book deal
The canine winner of Britain’s Got Talent has put his paw print on a publishing contract for Pudsey: My Autobiography.
# author - Wednesday 6 June, 2012
Author Ray Bradbury passes away aged 91
The Fahrenheit 451 writer sometimes surprised even himself with the sheer volume of work he managed to produce throughout his 70-year career.
# author - Friday 13 April, 2012
JK Rowling’s adult book: What’s it all about?
It may lack wizard, witches and spells but the new title has booksellers excited.
# author - Wednesday 7 December, 2011
Prepare to cringe: US author wins the Bad Sex in Fiction Award – and it’s bad
How bad can sex writing be? Pretty bad, judging by this year’s entries to the Bad Sex in Fiction Award.
# author - Monday 28 November, 2011
Pippa Middleton nets six-figure party hostess book deal – report
The sister of the Duchess of Cambridge has reportedly got the big bucks for a book to be published next year.
# author - Sunday 27 November, 2011
In pics: World of Irish Mods explored in new book
A new book explores the world of Irish mods – and features interviews with the scene’s luminaries including David Holmes, Bob Manton (Purple Hearts) and Eddie Pillar (Acid Jazz).
# author - Tuesday 15 November, 2011
Salman Rushdie vs Facebook
The author found himself up against Facebook when the social networking giant tried to make him use his birth name, Ahmed, on the site.
# author - Monday 19 September, 2011
Edna O’Brien wins prestigious short story award
The renowned author was named the recipient of the Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award for her collection, Saints and Sinners.
# author - Saturday 17 September, 2011
Here comes trouble! Michael Moore gets set for Irish visit
The controversial author and filmmaker will unleash his new stand up show live in Dublin next month. Plus: five of his most controversial appearances.
# author - Tuesday 13 September, 2011
Campaign to save Roald Dahl’s ‘little nest’ writing hut
Push to preserve the shed where author Roald Dahl wrote his most famous works has sparked a backlash from people who think royalties should cover the costs.
# author - Tuesday 26 July, 2011
Sebastian Barry makes Man Booker longlist
Irish author makes list of 13 authors vying for prestigious literary prize for his novel On Canaan’s Side.
# author - Thursday 23 June, 2011
Watch: JK Rowling announces the further adventures of Harry Potter
Harry Potter author says thank you to fans with special announcement about “Pottermore”.
# author - Friday 4 March, 2011
The 9 at 9: Friday
Nine things you really need to know by 9am.
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