Jackie Mallon, author of Silk for the Feed Dogs It was a copy of The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy. A certain someone knew I'd appreciate the paperback's many idiosyncrasies: the title, so goofy and slapstick-sounding, in direct contrast to the elegant Hitchcockian blond stretched out nude on the cover in an image by Erwin Blumenfeld, a fashion photographer … Continue reading Christmas nostalgia : Our authors about the best book gift they have ever received (Part 1)
Christmas Prize Draw!
Vote for your favourite Betimes Books cover for a chance to win a print copy of one of our books! The Prize Draw is open to people aged 18 and over who provide their email address by voting for their favourite cover and would be happy to provide their postal address if they win. Please … Continue reading Christmas Prize Draw!
Interview with Sean Moncrieff
Sean Moncrieff interviewed by Vincent P Bartley of IrishInterest.ie in the Irish Writers' Centre about his novel The Angel of the Streetlamps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FY9MpR7R7s
From “The Angel of the Streetlamps” by Sean Moncrieff
30 - Michael Bourke I opt to meet her in the office, not the house. The church had to be re-opened anyway: outrageously selfish of me to have kept it closed. I also hope to project a more officious nature, surrounded by the trappings of ecclesiastical power. Not to impress the journalist – she … Continue reading From “The Angel of the Streetlamps” by Sean Moncrieff
Sean Moncrieff interviewed on RTE Radio 1
If you want to learn more about THE ANGEL OF THE STREETLAMPS from the author himself, listen to Seán Moncrieff's interview on RTE Radio 1 after the release of the first edition of his novel: http://www.rte.ie/radio1/arena/programmes/2013/0104/361338-arena-friday-4-january-2013/?clipid=981681 *** “There is mystery, death and love in The Angel of the Streetlamps; there are wolves and there are … Continue reading Sean Moncrieff interviewed on RTE Radio 1
Check out our Pinterest “collection” of angels in street art
We've used a street art image by Eelus for the cover of Sean Moncrieff's novel THE ANGEL OF THE STREETLAMPS and come across more great works featuring angels. Here is a selection, from all over the world: https://www.pinterest.com/betimesbooks/angels-in-street-art/
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