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Brigid Carrick is a retired nurse and midwife who was born and raised in Dublin before emigrating to Melbourne in the early 1970s. Drawing on her own experiences of working in Ireland during a time of enormous social change, she has turned to creative writing later in life. After publishing several short stories, Brigid has now released her debut novel, The Belfast Express, a powerful historical n...

Anne Frehill is a Meath-based author of historical fiction whose novels shine a light on ordinary women living through extraordinary times. A former social worker with a lifelong passion for history and storytelling, Anne's work draws on meticulous research, Irish heritage and compelling characters. She is the author of Reapers of Justice, When Silence Hurts and The Shadows of Betrayal, with theme...

Michelle Jackson is an Irish bestselling author and travel writer whose novels are inspired by her travels around the world. Known for books including One Kiss in Havana, Three Nights in New York and Journey to the Heartland, her writing blends romance, adventure and Irish storytelling with glamorous international settings. Michelle is also a regular travel contributor across Irish media and share...

Yvonne's guest this week is Ciaran Casey and we discuss his new book, 'Leadership in Tune', a fresh and deeply human approach to leadership in today’s complex world. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience, Ciaran explores why connection, trust and emotional intelligence matter more than hierarchy and control. In this conversation, he shares insights from his Conscious Relational Impact Model™...

Gerry Creighton is an Irish Global Elephant & Animal Care Consultant and an author. His memoir Raised by the Zoo tells the remarkable story of growing up in Dublin Zoo, where his father worked as a zookeeper. Part childhood memoir and part social history, the book offers a vivid and often humorous look at an unconventional upbringing in Dublin surrounded by animals, alongside a deeply personal...

Siobhan Maher is a Dublin-based writer, poet and photographer whose work combines nature, reflection and wellbeing. Originally trained as a scientist, she moved into creative work later, developing a distinctive style that blends her own photography with poetry - photopoetry. Her books, including Journeying and Dawning, are all about slowing down, noticing more and finding a bit of calm and clarit...

Domhnall O'Donoghue is an actor, author and travel journalist whose work appears regularly in titles like The Irish Times, The Sunday Times and the Belfast Telegraph. He’s received multiple awards for his travel writing. Alongside his journalism, he writes dark comedy novels - including Colin and the Concubine, Crazy for You and The Wonderful Life of Connie Maguire. His de...

Maria Colgan is an Irish author and creator of the Just for Today affirmation series, a collection of empowering, easy-to-digest books designed to support self-worth, resilience, and emotional well-being. Through simple daily messages like “I will be brave” and “I will love myself,” Maria’s work focuses on helping people reconnect with themselves in a gentle, practical way. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Ruth O'Leary is an Irish Times bestselling author of contemporary women’s fiction. Based in Dublin, her debut novel The Weekend Break (2024) quickly entered the Irish Times bestseller list and launched a three-book deal with Poolbeg Books. Her follow-up novel A Week to Remember (2025) continues her focus on stories of friendship, self-discovery and life’s unexpected turning points. Her third...

In this episode, Yvonne chats with Jane Buckley, author of the 'Stones Corner' series and founder of the new publishing press, Oakleaf Press. Jane writes fiction inspired by her own lived experience of The Troubles, bringing heart, honesty and depth to her storytelling. Through Oakleaf Press, she’s creating space for voices that might otherwise go unheard - combining real industry know-how with ge...

In this episode,Yvonne speaks with Rosita Sweetman, author of Girl with a Fork in a World of Soup. From childhood trauma and personal loss to activism and resilience, Rosita shares her raw, honest and unforgettable life story while also chatting about everyday life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yvonne talks to Irish author Ger Moane about her novel 'Keeper of Stones', a fictional story about Newgrange, and a book that 'imagines an idyllic time of peace and harmony with the earth.' https://germoane.com/keeper-of-stones/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.