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David Callinan is Anglo-Irish, born into a family from Limerick in the west of Ireland who grew up in the UK. After a spell at art school, early years saw a host of jobs from telegraphist to salesman – before discovering music. After busking all over Europe he rediscovered Irish music and formed The Spalpeens playing all over the UK, Europe and Ireland touring with The Dubliners, Sweeney's Men, The Chieftains and many others.

He appeared in films such as The Lion In Winter (Peter O'Toole, Katherine Hepburn) and Sinful Davey (John Hurt) and scores of television advertisements (was even directed by the late, great John Huston).

Later, he formed Urban Clearway, touring and performing with artists such as Elton John, Billy Connolly, Rod Stewart a ...more

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	One False Move (Mike Delaney Thriller #1.1) 3.59 avg rating — 227 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Knife Edge (The Dark Power of Three #1) 3.72 avg rating — 72 ratings — published 2006 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Immortality Plot (Mike Delaney Thriller #1) 4.57 avg rating — 47 ratings — published 2011 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Exterminator 4.45 avg rating — 42 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Torn Apart (Mike Delaney Thriller #2) 4.86 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2017 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Captured (Mike Delaney Thriller #1.2) 3.44 avg rating — 27 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bodyswitch really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2011 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	An Angel On My Shoulder 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2011 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Fortress Manhattan it was ok 2.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 1995 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Should I write as a six-foot five inch woman with a moustache?

When I trawl through the listings of literary agents to check out what they are looking for (and, to be fair, they don’t always know), I am surprised at the number of (mainly female) agents that specify a preference for female authors.

Not that they’ll reject a male author’s query, it’s just that they must think that there is a bigger market out there for female authors. And there may be.

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I am hoping that in creating this group I can help writers find someone to proof read their book. All books will be accepted.

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message 12: by BooksNerd14

Jul 29, 2013 08:13AM

Thanks for friending me David!!!!

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message 11: by C.J.

Jun 07, 2013 04:38PM

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Hello David,

It's such a pleasure having you as a friend. Thank you and best wishes!

My warmest regards,
CJ

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message 10: by Christine

Apr 10, 2012 12:26PM

thanks for being my friend

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message 9: by Douglas

Mar 18, 2012 03:32PM

David, thanks for friending me on Goodreads!
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message 8: by Bridget

Mar 02, 2012 02:11PM

Thanks for the friend request, David.

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message 7: by Katherine

Mar 02, 2012 11:52AM

So glad to meet you here, David. I'm always happy to add children's authors and then your musical career!

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message 6: by Carole

Mar 02, 2012 05:27AM

Hi David, thanks so much for the add.

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Feb 20, 2012 12:20PM

nice to meet you David :)

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Thanks for seeking me out, David.

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Jan 16, 2012 03:49PM

Thanks for the add, David!

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message 2: by Martin

Jan 15, 2012 11:59AM

Hi David, thanks for the friend request, I have added your novel Bodyswitch to my to-read list, sounds really good! Best regards, Martin.

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message 1: by Lorraine

Jan 15, 2012 02:40AM

Hi David, nice meeting you. I am a first time author.My novel The Secret of Green Hills was recently released. Plse find me on amazon kindle or books and barnes 7 noble. I'd be greatful for a mention of my novel. Thanks and cheers. Lorraine

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