Louise Phillips's Blog, page 15

Adrian McKinty Wins Barry Award!!

At Bouchercon, the winners of the 2017 Barry Awards have been announced.
Congratulations to everyone involved, but special congrats to our very own Adrian Mc Kinty, who won Best Paperback Original for Rain Dogs!



A Great Reckoning, by Louise Penny (Minotaur) Best First Novel:
The Drifter, by Nicholas Petrie (Putnam)

Best Paperback Original:
Rain Dogs, by Adrian McKinty (Seventh Street)

Best Thriller:
Guilty Minds, by Joseph Finder (Dutton)

Upcoming Event....Macroom Library!

Tana French Murder Squad set for Television Series!!

A new murder-mystery series, based on the books of bestselling crime author Tana French, is coming to BBC One and will begin filming in Dublin. Tana French – Fans will see her characters on-screen next year… and Belfast in 2018.
The Dublin Murders will see French’s first two books, In the Woods and The Likeness, brought to screens in adaptations by Sarah Phelps, who has recently reimagined Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None, Witness for the Prosecution and Ordeal by Innocence for the BBC.Sarah Phelps’ adaptation of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None was a ratings hit for the BBC.
Each of French’s novels has a different member of her Dublin Murder Squad as a central character, with the BBC promising “a contemporary world of psychological mystery and darkness with roots deep in Ireland’s past” over eight episodes.
Former East Ender’s writer Phelps said she “couldn’t be more excited” to turn her attention to French’s work. “Tana’s compelling novels are both nail-biting thrillers, enquiries into the nature of evil and heart-breaking stories of human frailty, love and loss,” she said.
Casting details for The Dublin Murders have yet to be announced. Among the producers of the series is Dublin company Element Pictures, whose credits include Rebellion, Red Rock, and the Oscar-winning Room.

Time to curl up with a good book.....

Now that the days have a hint of Autumn/Winter about them, it's time to curl up with a good book, and what better place to start, than the host of recent Irish Crime Fiction releases and upcoming delights....

CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? by Karen Perry (August)

RAVENHILL by John Steele (August)
THE RELUCTANT CONTACT by Stephen Burke (September)

SLEEPING BEAUTIES by Jo Spain (September)
THERE WAS A CROOKED MAN by Cat Hogan (September)
THE WELL OF ICE by Andrea Carter (October 5)

THE GHOSTS OF GALWAY by Ken Bruen (November 2)

BLOOD TIDE by Claire McGowan (November 9)

UNDERTOW by Anthony J. Quinn (December 14) 

WOW - Publishers Weekly's Review of THE DOLL'S HOUSE - "Phillips’s fascinating follow-up.."

Thank you Publisher's Weekly for your wonderful review of THE DOLL'S HOUSE, which you can read HERE

Bray Literary Festival & Lady Killers!!

LADY KILLERS-CRIME FICTION EVENT-BRAY FESTIVAL

Bray Literary Festival, the brainchild of author Tanya Farrelly and David Butler will take place between the 22nd - 24th September. It promises to be a festival with a difference, with both established and emerging artists - 'One for the many, not for the few...'




In an interview with the Irish Times, Tanya said -  'We are both natural organisers who are passionate about literature and offering support to fellow writers. I noticed the same names were cropping up in Irish literary festivals – and that many talented writers seem unable to break through that wall. Festivals certainly need headliners to attract an audience but we want to offer a broader spectrum. We’re planning a range of events from well-known writers to published writers who get fewer opportunities, to emerging writers who have yet to have their debut published.'





FOR ALL YOU CRIME FICTION LOVERS....I'll be taking part in 'LADY KILLERS' at the festival with the fabulous Arlene Hunt and Sam Blake, on Sunday the 24th September @ 2 p.m. in Bray Town Hall.






Arlene Hunt is the author of eight novels and numerous short stories. She is the co-owner of Portnoy Publishing and a regular contributor and reviewer for RTE’s culture show, Arena. She lives in Dublin and is currently working on her ninth novel. When not working she spends a lot of time running long distance with her GSD, Archer.



Sam Blake is a pseudonym for Vanessa Fox O'Loughlin. She has been writing fiction since 1999 when her husband went sailing across the Atlantic for 8 weeks and she had an idea for a book. Her debut novel, Little Bones, spent eight weeks in the top 10 Irish Times Bestseller list. Vanessa is also the founder of The Inkwell Group publishing consultancy and the Irish national writing resources website Writing.ie. She is a leading literary scout who has assisted many award winning and bestselling authors to publication. 



Louise Phillips, is the author of four bestselling crime novels. She is the winner of numerous literary awards, including Best Irish Crime Novel of the Year. Last year, she was longlisted for the CWA Dagger in the Library, and is the recipient of both art bursaries and residencies for literature. A judge for the EU Literary Award, her debut novel, RED RIBBONS, was published to critical acclaim in the US in 2016. She is currently working on her fifth novel.


FOR FULL LIST OF EVENTS & ALL DETAILS OF THE FESTIVAL VISIT HERE TO DOWNLOAD A FULL PROGRAMME CLICK  HERE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT !!!

50% Discount during 24 Hour Flash Sale!!! Writing Authentic Crime Fiction!!!

50% DISCOUNT for the next 24 hours....so grab the last few places....or phone the Irish Writers Centre early tomorrow (01) 8721302

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That fine balance between the dramatic, the fictional and the realistic can be hard to strike.But with Louise Phillips and former police detective Tom Doyle on the job, the budding crime writer will be encouraged to delve into the nitty gritty.Starting next week! On sale now as part of our 24hr flash sale! >>> http://bit.ly/2uEnhPG

Cracking the Kindle Top 100!!!

Well this was a lovely tweet to see yesterday, RED RIBBONS in the TOP KINDLE 100 Books, and even better, it's still there today at number 47!!!

Thanks all!

Free Audio downloads....The Doll's House!!

To CELEBRATE the publication of THE DOLL's HOUSE Audiobook, I have 3 free downloads to give away!!

To be in with a chance to win, answer this simple question!!

Who is the criminal psychologist featured in this series of books??

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For fans of Tana French and Patricia Cornwell!!!

Coughs lightly......."The Doll's House by Louise Phillips...perfect for fans of Tana French and Patricia Cornwall..." 

THE DOLL'S HOUSE Goodreads giveaway for all US readers...See link below......

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