From Novel to TV Series: Colin O’Sullivan recounts the memorable firsthand experience of seeing Sunny come to life

In 2018 Betimes Books published my third novel, The Dark Manual, a futuristic, Japan-set story of an Irishwoman battling against AI forces, her foe in particular a home robot which causes her endless frustration. Themes of nature versus technology, grief and isolation for an alienated foreigner captured the imagination of TV executives who have brought … Continue reading From Novel to TV Series: Colin O’Sullivan recounts the memorable firsthand experience of seeing Sunny come to life

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

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