Books are my business: Crime writing festival director Bert Wright

Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin and Bert founded the Murder One festival in 2018: 'The fun part is getting your favourite writers together and thinking of a theme to discuss'

Bert Wright: 'I have always loved interacting with authors, especially the ones I admire.'

Bert Wright is festival director of the Murder One crime writing festival. He has previously curated festivals including Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival, Dublin Festival of History, and the Bram Stoker Festival. He lives in Dalkey, Co Dublin.

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