Retain, Extend and Expand Ireland's Basic Income for the Arts Pilot - Sign the Petition! chng.it/J2y9dT7KmG via Change.org

Many thanks to the The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon for the funding they have awarded me to continue work on my second novel over the coming autumn and winter 🙏

Devastating US election result. A Trump win spells disaster on so many fronts. For Ukraine, for Gaza, for Climate. For women’s rights, for migrant rights and for Europe. The US has made a choice - now the impact will be felt worldwide. Grim prospects ahead.

After being raped by dozens of men over a decade, Gisèle Pelicot is defending all women in a historic trial. Sign with me to make shame change sides! action.wemove.eu/signup/2024-09…

how punctuation changed the game !

March, April and May bookings open now. There are also a few dates between now and mid Feb, so send us a message and lets get your retreat booked for some Spring writing. #WritingCommunity #writinglife #retreatspace #writersoftwitter

America, wake up. Words like 'evil' and 'stupid' are irrelevant: the man is mad. Out of his mind. Deranged. Seeing things that aren't there. He needs to be in psychiatric care. Who among you is going to admit this and take charge of the situation?

Spring and Summer diary now open for the Half Door. When are you going to get away to a quiet haven to concentrate on your writing? Our door will be open and the kettle on for your writing retreat #WritingCommunity #WritingSupport #WritingHelp

A safe space, a cosy cottage for all writers to get away on their own to concentrate on their creative projects. Get in touch to arrange your retreat #WomenEmpowerment #womenwriters #WomensArt

Step away from the noise, immerse yourself in creativity, and let your words find their true rhythm. A writers' retreat isn’t just an escape—it’s a homecoming for your imagination. The door is open. Come on in .... #writersontwitter #retreat #WritingCommmunity

If you watch one thing today make it this remarkable speech by an independent French senator. It captures the moment Claude Malhuret

Just had a cancellation for first two weeks in April. Please get in touch if you want these dates or part of them for your retreat. #WritingCommunity #WritingPractice

Sun dancing low above The Half Door … waiting to inspire your words #WritingCommunity #writing

Need a peaceful retreat to finish your writing project? ✍️✨ A last-minute opening just became available: April 8-22! Stay for the full two weeks or just part of it. 🏡 DM me for details.#WritingCommunity #writerslife #writers

Today’s NY Times Connections is wrong. The word should be bread not bred and then it’s possible to complete the game. The New York Times

Taking bookings for August/September - so get in touch if you need some away time to work on your creative practice during late summer, early autumn. #writerslift #writerscommunity #WritingCommunity