When Hallie Rubenhold’s book took a different view on the infamous killings, she wasn’t expecting the backlash that followed, writes Marjorie Brennan.

Irish author Kevin Barry has been longlisted for the Booker Prize for his third novel Night Boat to Tangier.

As investigative journalist and Irish author Tim MacGabhann reported on the drug cartels in Mexico, he was also supporting them through his own drug use. The experience helped inspire his debut novel, writes Marjorie Brennan

Dublin-born author Sarah Crossan is the current Laureate na nÓg(Ireland’s Children’s Literature Laureate).

Popular author and broadcaster Gareth O’Callaghan is busy writing his next book and is staying positive despite being diagnosed with a rare life-changing and incurable disease.

Author Danielle McLaughlin plans to immerse herself in writing after winning one of the world’s most lucrative literary awards.

The husband of the late award-winning author Emma Hannigan has said he is “excited but sad” her final book is now ready to hit the bookshops.

Cork solicitor Catherine Kirwan is the latest legal eagle to turn her hand to writing novels. The two trades to well together, she tells Colette Sheridan.

Bestselling author Caroline Foran has plenty to look forward to in 2019. Not only did she get married recently, but the author of Owning It and The Confidence Kit has secured a US publishing deal.

Jodi Picoult’s status as the queen of ethical fiction hasn’t stopped the death threats over her latest novel on abortion, writes Hannah Stephenson

Cork author and former lawyer Danielle McLaughlin has edited a collection of stories by people from the legal profession, writes Colette Sheridan.

Marjorie Brennan talks to US author Ingrid Fetell Lee about simple ways to brighten our lives, from painting our homes in uplifting colours to harnessing the power of nature.

Author Rosita Sweetman today failed in her bid to have a High Court decision to dismiss her case against Coillte over the alleged spraying of a pesticide near her home overturned.

Author Emma Hannigan's final novel, written in the final months of her life prior to her death last March, is to be published next year.

I always knew that I wanted to write.

When the recession hit, Cork-born solicitor Dervla McTiernan moved to Australia and started a writing career. It was the best decision she ever made, reports Marjorie Brennan.

Her debut novel, ‘Promising Young Women’, has received rave reviews. Now, author Caroline O'Donoghue just has to return to her native Cork to promote it...

Caitlin Moran tells Hannah Stephenson about the film adaptation of one of her novels, and her latest tale of a young journalist battling against revenge porn.

Annie Grace became addicted to alcohol. Then wrote the book on how to give up the demon drink. She talks to Carl Dixon

The husband of Emma Hannigan, one of the country’s much-loved authors, paid tribute to his “soul mate” who passed away on Saturday.

Twenty years since the debut of JK Rowling’s ‘Harry Potter’ series, William A Gleason says it’s difficult to recall a day when audiences weren’t spellbound by the young wizard.

With an acclaimed new Irish short-story writer cropping up seemingly every other day, it can be difficult to stand out.

Being a writer is mostly a question of typing.

One of the first works of fiction to feature murder-suicide and its aftermath has just been published.

Novelist Sebastian Barry has won the prestigious Walter Scott literary prize for a second time.

As the final instalment of her Ruby Redfort series is released, Lauren Child reflects on the quirky kids and teen detectives that have made her so popular, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Growing up, there were no books at home. Only the Bible and The News of the World. We were poor and university was never mentioned as an option. I went to grammar school and enjoyed writing but didn’t enjoy reading. Being a writer was never on my list of things to do.

Colette Sheridan talks to the author of a new book who wants you search for contentment in everyday things.

Irish authors Sebastian Barry and Maggie O’Farrell have been shortlisted for the 2016 Costa Novel Award

Bestselling author Lucinda Reilly plans on spending less time in airports and more time at her West Cork hideaway, writes Ellie O’Byrne

The partner of missing novelist Helen Bailey has been charged with her murder.