Of interest to all fans and writers of crime fiction:
On Thursday next December 15th at 8pm the National Library of Ireland will host ‘Insights of the Female Crime Writer’, the final event of the current Library Late series on the theme of Crime Writing. In discussion with RTÉ broadcaster John Murray, a panel of writers including Alex Barclay author of Blood Runs Cold, Arlene Hunt author of recently published The Chosen and Declan Burke author of the recently published Absolute Zero Cool will focus on the topic of how women address the crime narrative in a different way to men.
National Library of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2.
Admission €5 per person.
For information and bookings see www.nli.ie
*Please note that Eoin is not speaking at this event but obviously has in own interests in crime writing – “Plugged”!
NIGHT TERRORS
Vanquishes all dreams of future happiness and Rainbow Coloured Flying Ponies. Larger doses will induce visions of French Teachers and Orthodontists.
Contains sweets and “Night Terrors” by Eoin Colfer, a specially commissioned short story suitable for ages 9+ and exclusive to Hoxton Street Monster Supplies.
Brand new Tinned Fear for children now available to buy from the Monster Supply Shop in Hoxton (London) or online at their brand new online shop at www.monstersupplies.org – priced £8 each
Range also includes tins containing brand new short stories by Jeremy Strong, Charlie Higson, Meg Rosoff and Andy Stanton
Keep up to date with all the latest gruesome updates at the Monster Supply Shop at twitter.com/monstersupplies
The Independent Booksellers Book Prize is unique amongst book prizes as it is the only award chosen by independent booksellers in the UKand their customers, giving publishers a prime opportunity to promote key independent titles into the independent sector.
Atlantis Complex
A shortlist of ten adult and twelve children’s books were selected by a judging panel of independent booksellers from nominations put forward by publishers. Participating bookshops showcased the short-listed titles in special promotions that ran throughout Independent Booksellers Week (18th-25th June), with voting taking place from May until the end of August. Winners were selected by independent bookshop customers who cast postcard or email votes for their favourite books.
Eoin Colfer, winner of the Children’s category, said: “It means a huge amount to me to receive an award from independent booksellers, as these are the people who really foster a love of reading in our young people. Their expertise and passion keep books alive and thriving in a competitive time, so to be honoured by these guys is to be honoured by people who really know what they are talking about, which makes the award mean so much more. A huge thank you to everyone involved in IBW.”
Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl, recalls a madcap Christmas nativity he was in charge of during his career as a teacher – as he delights the audience at the 2011 Telegraph Bath Festival Of Children’s Literature.
“The long-awaited crime caper so outlandish, so maniacal, so wickedly funny, it could have only come from the mind that brought you Artemis Fowl.”
So says the blurb for the new book, Plugged, an adult crime novel set in New Jersey.
Eoin Colfer "Plugged" (USA) Cover
………those details flesh out the fascinating characterization of Daniel McEvoy, and Colfer has the deftest of touches, so he underplays them at every opportunity, which makes the reader care all the more.
“Plugged” packs a powerful dramatic wallop for such a slim volume, like a flyweight with a knockout punch.
Yes you read that right. THE Forbes Magazine has featured our favourite teenage schemer in it’s Fictional 15 Rich list. So how much is Artemis worth, well put it this way, he could buy Wayne Manor and the Batmobile and have change left over!
Click the link below to see how Artemis ranks with the likes of Gordon Gekko, Bruce Wayne, Tony Stark, Richie Rich and C Montgomery Burns amongst others.
