Polly Samson and why she loves writing short stories

Polly Samson loves to write, but hates sitting at her desk. She tells Colette Sheridan why she finds the short story to be the ideal form.

ACCOMPLISHED writer Polly Samson is allergic to sitting at the desk in front of a sheet of paper. Instead, the author of two novels and two short story collections, as well as lyrics for her husband, David Gilmour of Pink Floyd fame, likes to compose her work while walking.

She will be reading at the Cork International Short Story Festival, with Gilmour accompanying her, on a flying visit to the city.