Who is Catherine's favourite character in her newest novel? Which character started it all? Why is the number of chapters significant? What are her favourite books this year? Find out below: https://shaunagilliganwriter.com/2024/12/05/writers-chat-76-catherine-dunne-on-a-good-enough-mother-betimes-books-dublin-2024/?page_id=4932
Maeve, 1979
EXCERPT FROM A GOOD ENOUGH MOTHER She stepped away from me. ‘And now I’m going downstairs to make dinner. We’ll get you sorted tomorrow with clothes and whatever else you need. In the meantime,’ – she reached over to the dressing table and picked up something from a small glass dish – ‘you might want … Continue reading Maeve, 1979
book launch of Catherine Dunne’s new novel: A Good Enough Mother
EILEEN, 1960
EXCERPT FROM A GOOD ENOUGH MOTHER When the train pulls into Euston Station, I wake with a jerk. I wake in the same way now, all these decades later, after one of my bad dreams. They always start at the same place: seeing myself as I step out onto that platform, into the freezing, clattery … Continue reading EILEEN, 1960
MAEVE 1979
EXCERPT FROM A GOOD ENOUGH MOTHER Monaghan Joanie was barely fourteen. They had taken her baby from her while she slept. Sometime during the night, a couple of weeks earlier, they’d slipped into the nursery and taken him. One of the other girls, Grace, had awoken to the sound of their habits, shushing across the … Continue reading MAEVE 1979
PRESS RELEASE: Acclaimed Irish Novelist Catherine Dunne Releases New Book: A Good Enough Mother
‘This is a nerve-jangling, urgent, brilliantly-paced novel. I read it quickly - I had to. I had to know what was going to happen, and I had to admire the craft and flair that went into its writing.’ Roddy Doyle Dublin, Ireland – Betimes Books is thrilled to announce the launch of renowned author Catherine … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Acclaimed Irish Novelist Catherine Dunne Releases New Book: A Good Enough Mother
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