New Travel Writing
In between working on a new novel and a collection of travel writing, I had the pleasure this year to write for two new travel books about some of my favourite places in Spain (and writing a little on Portugal and Morocco as well). I recently authored the new Lonely Planet Mallorca book (July 2023) and was a co-author on Lonely Planet Spain. Continue reading New Travel Writing
Dublin Book Festival – Talking LENNY
Delighted to be taking part in Dublin Book Festival (8 – 13th November) and talking all things LENNY. Details of the brilliant festival programme which celebrates Irish writing and publishing here. Continue reading Dublin Book Festival – Talking LENNY
Irish Independent: You Must Read This – Writing about The Little Prince
Writing in the Irish Independent about the classic tale, The Little Prince. Article here. Continue reading Irish Independent: You Must Read This – Writing about The Little Prince
Aspects Festival – LENNY
Upcoming literary festival event discussing LENNY on Saturday 1 October as part of Aspects Festival, in a celebration of Irish writing. Continue reading Aspects Festival – LENNY
LENNY – Palma Book launch
Many thanks to all who came to celebrate the book launch for LENNY in the beautiful setting of La Salina international bookshop in Santa Catalina, Palma. Continue reading LENNY – Palma Book launch
LENNY – Book Launch and Signings
On travel in writing, and travel writing
With travel and story we journey to places new and undiscovered. Having travelled widely over the years, and with a passion for travel writing that tells a story, alongside my love of the role of place within fiction, I am currently working on a collection of travel writing. Here is a piece I’ve written for the Irish Times on the art of travel writing, and … Continue reading On travel in writing, and travel writing
‘Lenny…a hero for our times’
Lovely review of Lenny in the Irish Independent. ”This beautiful, imaginative novel enthrals with its message of kindness and love, and its unforgettable hero, Lenny. A David and Goliath story for the times we live in.” Continue reading ‘Lenny…a hero for our times’
LENNY – Audio Book
Delighted to share news that Lenny will also be published as an audiobook by Nordic publisher Saga Egmont. ”A magical tale of family, loss and the healing power of the imagination and hope… a modern reimagining of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, perfect for fans of Christy Leftheri, Khaled Hosseini and Markus Zusak.” – Saga Egmont The audiobook of LENNY, narrated by John … Continue reading LENNY – Audio Book
LENNY – March 2022
Lenny can now be bought through all good book retailers and online, or via New Island Books. Advance Press Praise for Lenny “Author Laura McVeigh exemplifies the breadth of talent that’s emerging… Lenny pulls on our heart strings… nuanced…impressive…unexpected… it shapeshifts and time warps, bringing into question our understanding of narrative, space, time.” – Irish Times ”This beautiful, imaginative novel enthrals with its message of … Continue reading LENNY – March 2022
LENNY – Cover Design
Sharing the beautiful cover design and artwork for Lenny today. Created by the talented Anna Morrison and the fantastic team at New Island Books … capturing the spirit of the story perfectly. For more information and to pre-order visit New Island Books. To see more of Anna’s design work: http://www.AnnaMorrison.com Continue reading LENNY – Cover Design
LENNY – Irish Times – Books to look out for in 2022
Lovely to get a mention for LENNY (New Island, March 2022) in the Irish Times Books to look out for in 2022 and great to see so much new fantastic Irish and Northern Irish fiction and writing. Continue reading LENNY – Irish Times – Books to look out for in 2022
Finalist – Hollywood’s The Tracking Board LaunchPad 2020
Delighted to feature as a finalist in Launch Pad 2020 from Hollywood’s The Tracking Board – for a new story called LENNY. LENNY is the story of one young boy’s struggle to hold together his family and save his home from destruction – helped by The Little Prince and an ability to bend time. Set between the Great Sand Sea in Libya and the Bayou … Continue reading Finalist – Hollywood’s The Tracking Board LaunchPad 2020
Paperback Edition in German Out Now
The paperback edition of the novel, titled Als die Träume in den Himmel stiegen is now also available. Many thanks to all the German readers. Continue reading Paperback Edition in German Out Now
Screencraft Cinematic Book Contest
Delighted to feature on the shortlist for the Screencraft Cinematic Book Contest with a new story I’ve written. Details on http://www.screencraft.org – love how they work to support and encourage writers. Fantastic resource for anyone interested in screenwriting and storytelling. Continue reading Screencraft Cinematic Book Contest
Now available: Spanish audio version
Ahora en audio libro en español, interpretado por Jane Santos, La Casa del Almendro. Spanish audio version now available. Continue reading Now available: Spanish audio version
Published today in France: Sous les étoiles silencieuses
Le roman est publié aujourd’hui en France. The novel is published today in France as Sous les étoiles silencieuses. More info here. Translation by Julie Sibony. CITATIONS DE PRESSE « Réflexion sur la guerre, la perte, l’espoir… Sous les étoiles silencieuses est aussi indispensable qu’intemporel… Une lecture essentielle. »Irish Independent « Un premier roman magnifique, chaleureux, qui reste en vous une fois sa lecture achevée. … Continue reading Published today in France: Sous les étoiles silencieuses
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