Ireland's female crime writers in conversation: ‘I think male authors are taken more seriously’

Michelle McDonagh, Andrea Mara and Amanda Cassidy are three former journalists who have moved into Ireland's crime space, a genre which has become increasingly dominated by Irish women. Here, they chat about inspiration, social media and making fiction writing a career 

L-R: Michelle McDonagh, Amanda Cassidy and Andrea Mara at the St Helen's Raddison Hotel, Stillorgan, Dublin. Photo: Gareth Chaney

Michelle McDonagh, Andrea Mara and Amanda Cassidy have more in common than being acclaimed crime writers. 

As well as crafting dark domestic dramas for a living, they are former journalists and mothers, and each author brings a unique perspective to the increasingly popular genre.